Beyond the Page #5 | Alex Grass on Weird Horror, Writing Fear & Finding Humanity
About this episode
Steve interviews horror author Alex Grass about his work and the themes of fear and humanity in writing.
Welcome back to Beyond the Page , the Page Chewing interview series where we explore the stories behind the storytellers. In this episode, Steve sits down with horror author Alex Grass , whose latest collection, Infernal Tramps: Tales of Weird Terror , embraces cosmic horror, body horror, and the wonderfully strange corners of speculative fiction. The conversation begins with horror but quickly expands into a thoughtful discussion about creativity, publishing, addiction and recovery, classic literature, and the experiences that shape both writers and their stories. Together they discuss: Infernal Tramps: Tales of Weird Terror What defines weird fiction and cosmic horror Body horror and the influence of David Cronenberg and Clive Barker Writing short stories versus novels The changing world of publishing and independent authors Why reading widely makes better writers Favorite horror films and unforgettable book endings Balancing writing with family life Recovery, honesty, and finding purpose beyond addiction Why authentic human connection matters to both writers and readers Along the way, Alex shares stories from his unique career path—including time studying mortuary science and…
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