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
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
I wonder if some artists determine their entire identity through that which they create. How dangerous! Imagine if they were to stop creating! Josh Malerman artistcreatedangerous Change image and share on social
I'm okay with the path that I'm on, but it's fascinating to think, 'I could've been a gay guy in Key West. I could be working at an insurance company in Lansing. But somehow, this is what's happening.' Josh Malerman companyfascinategay share on social
The only real failure to me is if you don't finish something. Josh Malerman failurefinishreal Change image and share on social
I was seven years old when 'Creepshow' came out, and I'm guessing I was around 10 when I saw it for the first time on VHS. The opening theme reminds me that there are five stories to be told, all so different, and the process of telling a scary story is a dark, glorious trip. Josh Malerman creepshowdarkglorious share on social
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
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 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
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