Most apocalyptic fiction makes it very clear that it's the end of the world. But 'Bird Box' hasn't convinced me of that. Is 'Bird Box' instead a suburban neurotic nightmare? I don't think so. But it's fun to consider. Josh Malerman apocalypticbirdbox share on social
I do know that I love placing my stories in Michigan because, if you collect all the ideas, it turns the whole state into one kaleidoscopic, frightening place. Michigan as house of horrors. Josh Malerman collectfrightenhorror Change image and share on social
You can't even look outside because everything's so crazy, especially in America. And I live in Detroit! There's the economy, and the fact you can't even open your door any more without going nuts. Josh Malerman americacrazydetroit Change image and share on social
I can't imagine writing a novel without some sound. When you're facing a few hundred blank pages, silence can be cold. Josh Malerman blankcoldface Change image and share on social
I think some horror authors are trying to scare you, but with me, I'm as scared as the reader is of the story. I've always been that way, since watching the 'Twilight Zone' movie - watching 'Firestarter' when my parents were out, or sneaking out to watch 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' at a friend's house because I couldn't watch it at my house. Josh Malerman authorelmfirestarter share on social
Truth is, I love all the horror guys and girls: Gord Rollo, Shirley Jackson, Harlan Ellison, Ramsey Campbell, Dan Simmons, Thomas Ligotti. Each one of them brings something wonderfully different and, because I love the genre, I love those who love the genre, too. And I hope the genre ends up loving me back. Josh Malerman backbringcampbell share on social
So what did influence 'Bird Box?' Well, I've had a crush on Medusa since about 1985. Maybe the book is an ode to her. Josh Malerman birdbookbox Change image and share on social
I wrote my first book in fifth grade. It was about a dog that goes to outer space and is an ambassador for Earth. Josh Malerman ambassadorbookdog Change image and share on social