I didn't get a formal introduction to horror until right about the age of 12, when my uncle showed me 'Twilight Zone: The Movie.' When you're 12 years old, and you see that - oh, God. I devoured as many horror movies and novels as possible. Josh Malerman agedevourformal share on social
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
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 didn't sleep much in the summer of '98. Was getting ready to move to New York City. Start a band. That was a madman's summer. A summer of change. Josh Malerman bandchangecity Change image and share on social
It's refreshing, if you ask me, to have lengthy conversations with clear, brilliant minds about books, art, and what ought to happen next and how. I love it. Josh Malerman artbookbrilliant Change image and 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 have ten thousand memories of myself writing alone in basements, bizarre servant quarters, cemeteries, deserted fountains, the band van, and other awkward settings. Josh Malerman awkwardbandbasement Change image and share on social
