Dean Koontz Interview: The House at the End of the World and Odd Thomas (This Is Horror Podcast 481)

The video version of This Is Horror Podcast episode 481.
In this podcast, Dean Koontz talks about The House at the End of the World, Odd Thomas, spiritual experiences, and much more.
These are the timestamps for the audio version. Deduct around 3 minutes 50 seconds for the video version timestamp.
[3:50] Early life lessons.
[13:33] Seeing the divine through animals/A Big Little Life.
[18:37] Impactful spiritual experiences.
[20:41] Winning The Atlantic Monthly competition.
[27:32] Self-doubt.
[24:18] The shift and change in Dean's work ethic.
[31:01] Dean's relationship with his father during his later years.
[42:50] Initial reaction to Odd Thomas from publishers and editors.
[56:05] Logistics of researching for novels.
[49:27] The House at the End of the World.
[1:06:33] Pacing in Dean's work and tips for writers.
[1:13:22] Chapter titles.
[1:18:05] Luke, via Patreon, asks if Dean has ever had an idea that felt too horrific to write.
[1:21:28] Jon Shank, via Patreon, asks if Dean will re-release How To Write Bestselling Fiction.
[1:22:17] Larry Torre, via Patreon, asks which of Dean’s books are his favourites.
[1:24:54] Daz Eek, via Patreon asks about writers who have enchanted Dean with their use of the English language.
[1:28:51] Final thoughts.
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[@MeggyLynn]

Dean koontz has changed my life !! Helped me so much, makes me smile 😃

[@Auntigenjen]

I love how Mr Koontz always brings us back to the light.

[@jewelmathews1408]

He's my favorite author!!!!

[@kit888]

The photographer story at 24:40 is incredible.

[@betzib8021]

I love a dean koontz book.

[@martinowings3597]

Dean is also my favorite author with SK a close second. I just got House at the End of The World and looking forward to reading it. There is something primal about great characters representing good vs evil that Dean does so well. He is a national treasure.

[@115foxron8]

Just finished this book. The book, like all of his books that I have read, starts out giving details about the setting and characters a visual image within my mind. About halfway through the real action begins and with 100 pages to go, it goes into high gear and continually accelerates until the intense crescendo with only 7 pages to go. Those last 7 pages turn out to be real tear-jerkers Now about Dean. I personally knew him for the first two or three years he began work as a writer. To say he was driven was a huge understatement. Why would I say that? I serviced his IBM Selectric Typewriter in their apartment. I also serviced Gerda's IBM Selectric at her place of business. I remember Dean saying exactly what he said today when interviewed, about working 12+ hours per day except Sundays. He takes a break on Sundays by only working 8 hours that day. Even though we talked as I serviced his Selectric Typewriter, I always felt guilty if I hung around after I was done because I did NOT want to be the cause of him not getting his writing done. I simply can not put into words how happy I am for Dean and Gerda to see the dream realized. They were truly very nice people. One thing he did was to give me a hardcover copy of his second published book, "After the Last Race". The one thing I'm so sorry I did not ask was for him to sign it. I did think of it when he handed it to me but I did not because I felt too self-conscious to do so. I just appreciated the gesture. Again, I am SO HAPPY to see they done good. BTW: Dragon Tears is one of my favorites that he wrote.

[@lorenheard2561]

Wow!! Wonderful! 👍😎💯🌟🌟🌟🌟Thank you for relating your story❤🤗✨🕊️☘️🦁✝️

[@Thicketworks]

What a lovely conversation. Thank you so much for bringing it to us.

[@thisishorrorpodcast]

Thank you so much for tuning in. Glad you enjoyed it. Have a great day.

[@hallielam]

Thank you for sharing

[@kimberlykile2343]

I'm about halfway through House at the end of the World. Oh my,this is such an awesome book I'm totally hooked once again. Thank you for your awesome work.😊

[@sarahschueler321]

Love, love, love Dean Koontz! I will be checking out more of your Podcasts, thank you!

[@thisishorrorpodcast]

We love Dean Koontz, too. What a gentleman and a wonderful writer. Such a joy to chat with him and we’ll-fingers crossed-do it again for the following book. In the audio version of the podcast, I made a number of episode recommendations for new listeners but if you tell me a little about your favourite authors and taste, I can make personal recommendations. Almost 500 episodes available in audio form and we’ll be putting much more video out going forward. Thank you for listening! MDW

[@SLAYGOTH]

This was a great episode! And now I know you're here on KZbin, which is great as well!!

[@thisishorrorpodcast]

We just started putting out video versions of This Is Horror Podcast this year. This won't be for every episode and the videos will be a little rougher than the audio versions but expect a lot more videos on this channel. Thank you for your continued support. Don't forget to subscribe to the channel, folks! MDW

[@joane1776]

This is so informative and enjoyable, thank you!

[@lorenheard2561]

Loved this interview!!📚📖📝⌨️Thank you for posting!!🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟💯🤗

[@thisishorrorpodcast]

Absolutely. We loved chatting with Dean. There are another two conversations with Dean on our channel that may be of interest, and in the next week or so, a fourth conversation is on its way, so do please watch if of interest. Have a great day!

[@lorenheard2561]

@@thisishorrorpodcast Thank you for the update!! 💯%!!😎👍🦁🕊️

[@ottooldenhardt]

I really enjoyed watching Freddie Mercury interview Dean Koontz in this video

[@rabid_mongrel]

🤗

[@RickEstridge]

I'm reading the house at the end of the world. So Katie moved to a remote island home for peace and tranquility...it's not working,,,a good book though!

[@mstone9364]

He looks very frail. I hope he’s ok

[@Swan-rb4yg]

I was kind of disappointed to get the impression that he is in favor of assault weapons. Don't think I'll read him anymore.

[@lorenheard2561]

Really...?🧐Maybe you need to think of how you or others who are decent will fight off terrorists!!! Also all the other criminals our corrupt DAs let out along w/ some other people "running" the court systems and our country.🤔!!! Not everyone who has that type of gun,is a vicious crimminal- though just owning one seems to make brain washed people think so.