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TIH 620: Jon Bassoff on The Memory Ward, The Drive-Thru Crematorium, and Becoming a Writer

Author
Michael David Wilson and Bob Pastorella
Published
Fri 20 Jun 2025
Episode Link
https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-620-jon-bassoff-on-the-memory-ward-the-drive-thru-crematorium-and-becoming-a-writer/

In this podcast, Jon Bassoff talks about The Memory Ward, The Drive-Thru Crematorium, and becoming a writer.



[3:35] Conversation start and Jon’s first memory.

[4:50] Early life lessons.

[7:10] When did Jon know he wanted to become a writer?

[12:35] Publishing Corrosion.

[14:55] The film version of The Disassembled Man.

[24:40] Drive-Thru Crematorium.

[26:25] The Memory Ward.

[36:45] How much can you trust your own memory?

[40:30] Writing in between genres and marketing/selling logistics.

[1:00:05] How many projects does Jon have on the go at one time?

[1:02:20] Literary agents.

[1:04:40] Final pitch for The Memory Ward.

[1:06:30] Connect with Jon and final thoughts.



Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-620-jon-bassoff-on-the-memory-ward-the-drive-thru-crematorium-and-becoming-a-writer



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