Best KENNEDY BARNES Podcasts (2024)

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Episode #114: Interview with Paulette Kennedy 59:28

6d ago59:28

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In this episode, Trevor sits down with Paulette Kennedy, the bestselling author of Parting the Veil, The Witch of Tin Mountain, and the recently-released The Devil and Mrs. Davenport. Together, they explore the importance of the Gothic and how The Devil and Mrs. Davenport responds to both midcentury Gothics and contemporary politics. They talk abou…

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Episode #113: Interview with Ananda Lima 1:01:08

21d ago1:01:08

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In this episode, Trevor is joined by writer and poet Ananda Lima to talk about her debut collection of short stories, Craft: Stories I Wrote for the Devil. They talk about the significance of art as a reader and an artist, about the meaning of craft in both fiction and as applied to meaning-making in life, about the source of the Devil's wisdom in …

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Episode #112: Interview with Constance Fay 44:35

28d ago44:35

44:35

Trevor is joined by author Constance Fay, whose novels Calamity and Fiasco are now available from Bramble. They talk about space adventure and romance, about constructing heroines that exist within and outside of traditional romance tropes, and about building believable narrative tension between strong heroines and their romantic counterparts. You …

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Episode #111: Reanimated Rex with Alex Ebenstein 57:04

2M ago57:04

57:04

Dinosaurs on the loose! Come join with Alex Ebenstein as he talks about his latest novella, Reanimated Rex, published May 14, 2024. We talk about dinosaurs, about rediscovering wonder and joy through literature, and about why that recovery matters. Alex Ebenstein can be found at alexebenstein.com, where you can also order your copy of Reanimated Re…

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Episode #110: Interview with L.P. Hernandez 52:09

2M ago52:09

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Join in with L.P. Hernandez as he explores some of the bigger themes and ideas of his latest novella In the Valley of the Headless Men. Alongside Trevor, he talks about the loss of frontiers and concepts of self, how art impacts life and meaning making, and about his show Dog-eared Nightmares. You can find more information about L.P. Hernandez at l…

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Episode #109: Talking First Light with Liz Kerin 55:38

2M ago55:38

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Liz Kerin returns to talk about her latest novel, First Light, the sequel to Night's Edge. Together with Trevor, she talks about how the book approaches complex issues of guilt and grief, about how it handles its revenge arc, and about the way the book reflects on empathy and radicalization over trauma. You can find more from Liz Kerin at her websi…

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Episode #108: Interview with Meredith Katz 52:30

2M ago52:30

52:30

In this episode, Trevor talks with author and RPG writer Meredith Katz about their unique blend of speculative romance fiction. They talk about representation of queer communities, the problems with and capabilities of using metaphor to write about real-world issues, and how Meredith incorporates community through collaborative, interactive writing…

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Episode #107: Ghost Station with S.A. Barnes 54:50

3M ago54:50

54:50

S.A. Barnes returns to the show to talk about her latest novel, Ghost Station, available April 9, 2024 from Nightfire. Alongside Trevor, she explores themes of capitalism in horror set in space, about character conflict--both exterior and interior--and the purpose and function of art in human lives. She also shares a whole lot about Ghost Station a…

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Episode #106: Interview with Jennifer Thorne 42:42

4M ago42:42

42:42

In this episode, Trevor is joined by author Jennifer Thorne, author of Lute, Night Music, and together with Lee Kelly, The Antiquity Affair. They discuss her new novel Diavola, available from Tor Nightfire on March 26, 2024. Jennifer explores some of the ideas behind the book, including identity construction, people's resistance to change, and how …

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Episode #105: Catching Up with Robert Ottone 51:22

4M ago51:22

51:22

In this episode, Trevor is joined by Stoker Award-winning author Robert Ottone as they talk about bagels, Blue Beetle and Booster Gold, the importance of building community and attending StokerCon, as well as some writerly advice from Robert about dialogue, filling the well, and maintaining momentum as an author. Sit back, enjoy an intimate convers…

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Episode #104: Interview with Gwendolyn Kiste 40:17

4M ago40:17

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In this episode, Trevor sits down to talk with Gwendolyn Kiste, the multi-time Bram Stoker Award winning author of Reluctant Immortals and The Haunting of Velkwood. Gwendolyn shares some of the inspiration behind her latest book, The Haunting of Velkwood, and delves into the way art and media has the potential to help communicate healthy ways of es…

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Episode #103: Interview with S.E. Porter 52:36

5M ago52:36

52:36

In this episode, Trevor talks with S.E. Porter, the author of Projections, now available from Tor. They talk about the book's origins in a story that explores toxic masculinity, its transformation over several revisions, the influence of Spiritualists on the book's many drafts, and how the book addresses issues of toxic masculinity and feminism fro…

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Episode #102: How We Think About Love (feat. Alexis Dubon) 1:32:51

5M ago1:32:51

1:32:51

In this episode, Alexis Dubon joins Trevor to talk about love, its representation in media, and how we miss what we should be celebrating by focusing too much on the wrong kind of intimacy. They also discuss how love and its representation shows up in her own fiction and art, like in her limited-edition chapbook Nineteen Little Stab Wounds. For a s…

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Episode #101: Interview with Sunny Moraine 1:01:12

5M ago1:01:12

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In this episode, Trevor speaks with Sunny Moraine, the author of Your Shadow Half Remains, a novella published by Tor Nightfire on February 6, 2024. Together, they talk about how the book tackles dystopian psychological horror, reflecting on how the pandemic continues to shape generational headspaces, why dystopias seem so common with readers, the …

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Episode #100: Interview with Emily Ruth Verona 39:27

6M ago39:27

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This week, Trevor sits down to talk to Emily Ruth Verona, the author of Midnight on Beacon Street, a novel now available from Harper Perennial. Emily shares about her experience with anxiety and OCD and how that experience reflects on the characters in the book, as well as what compels her about character-driven fiction. Trevor and Emily both talk …

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Episode #99: Interview with Amy Avery 47:15

6M ago47:15

47:15

In this episode, Trevor joins with Amy Avery to discuss her novel The Longest Autumn, available January 2024 from Flatiron Books. They talk about current tropes in the fantasy genre, distinctions between literary fantasy and other forms of popular fantasy, and the way her book addresses delicate issues of identity-making central to its character-dr…

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Episode #98: Interview with Jenny Kiefer 55:28

6M ago55:28

55:28

In this episode, Trevor sits down for a talk with author and business owner Jenny Kiefer, whose new novel This Wretched Valley is available from Quirk books on January 16, 2024. They talk about graduate education in writing, the technical aspects of rock climbing, and the origin story of some of the most horrifying elements of This Wretched Valley.…

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Episode #97: Interview with Ally Malinenko 54:18

6M ago54:18

54:18

In this episode, Trevor sits down with Ally Malinenko, author of the middle-grade horror books Ghost Girl andThis Appearing House. Together, they talk about developing trends in middle-grade fiction, problems of discoverability in an increasingly corporatized literary market, and content challenges facing middle grade authors in school and public l…

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Episode #96: Reflection on 2023 1:37:05

7M ago1:37:05

1:37:05

In this episode, Katelyn and Trevor sit down to reflect on their 2023. They engage together on a critical reflection on the year, both summing up their complicated feelings about how the year has framed their personal lives and also how it shapes their feelings about another coming year. They also talk about their favorite reads of 2023--a Top 10 l…

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Episode #95: Candy Cain Kills with Brian McAuley 47:35

7M ago47:35

47:35

In this episode, Trevor visits with WGA screen writer and author Brian McAuley about his latest novel from Shortwave books, Candy Cain Kills. They talk about Brian's process for creating a holiday slasher, how his work evolved from his previous book, Curse of the Reaper, and the various character tropes and elements that inspire this blood-soaked h…

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Episode #94: Interview with Jacob Steven Mohr 40:18

7M ago40:18

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In this episode, Trevor visits with author and editor Jacob Steven Mohr about the collection of epistolary fiction he edited called Dead Letters, now available from Crystal Lake Publishing. They talk about art, the aura of physical media in a digital world, and how epistolary fiction functions as effective storytelling. They also visit some of the …

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Lessons From the HER Living Room 35:12

7M ago35:12

35:12

Y’all. This is the last episode of HER with Amena Brown and I’m in my feelings. Tune in to hear what I’ve learned in our living room, what’s next for me and my BIG THANK YOU to all of the listeners. To stay up to date on my creative work, subscribe to my Substack, follow me on Instagram, or check out my website amenabrown.com. To get transcripts, l…

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Episode #93: Interview with JB McLaurin 55:59

7M ago55:59

55:59

This week, Trevor welcomes Jeremy back to the studio as they interview author JB McLaurin about his debut novel, Black Echoes, published by Sley House earlier this year. McLaurin talks about the musical and personal influences that inspired his novel about addiction, fathers and sons, and how crime thrillers, horror, and metal coalesced into this a…

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And Now for Something Completely Different, Part Two: Unveiling the new theme song 2:32

7M ago2:32

2:32

Hey everyone! Jeremy here. I am so proud to bring to you our new theme song. We hope you enjoy it, and that when you hear it, you think Sley House. Let me set the scene: Mount Sequoyah is an artist community housed in a collection of historic buildings atop the tallest peak in Fayetteville. Depending on the chosen vantage point, one might look out …

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Best of 2023 TV (featuring Kelundra Smith) 1:09:15

7M ago1:09:15

1:09:15

Y’all know what time it is! It’s that time of year for playwright and journalist, Kelundra Smith and I to talk about our favorite TV happenings of 2023. Tune in to hear about the shows we’ll miss, the drama we loved, and the documentaries we loved and loved to hate. To stay connected to Kelundra’s work, please visit https://kelundra.com/. To get tr…

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HER LIVE (featuring Rose Scott) 56:29

8M ago56:29

56:29

Y’all it’s my first LIVE episode of #HERwithAmena recorded in Atlanta at WABE studios and I was so excited to interview Emmy award winning journalist, host of NPR/WABE radio show A Closer Look, Rose Scott. Listen in as Rose and I talk hip hop, barbecue, knowing your voice, and how she navigates the tough times our world is in. To stay connected to …

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Ask Amena Anything 31:28

8M ago31:28

31:28

Y’all asked me anything and I answered! Listen in as I answer YOUR questions about jumpsuits, sandwiches, God, and the creative process. To get transcripts, links, and details from each episode, check out the show notes. To continue your support of the podcast and my work, become a member of my Patreon community where you can get access to archived…

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Episode #92: Interview with Christa Carmen 53:28

8M ago53:28

53:28

In this episode, Christa Carmen joins to talk about her upcoming novel, The Daughters of Block Island, out December 1, 2023 from Thomas & Mercer. Together with host Trevor, Christa talks about the Gothic influences of her book, her love for Gothic storytelling, and what keeps the Gothic alive and relevant as literature for a modern reader. You can …

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Musical Firsts (featuring Chantae Cann) 51:05

8M ago51:05

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We are talking musical firsts with my friend and one of my favorite music artists, Chantae Cann. Listen in as jazz and soul artist, Chantae, shares about the CD she couldn’t believe her dad bought for her, the process of making an album, and her new album and documentary debuting in 2024. To stay connected to Chantae’s music, please visit https://w…

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Bras and Tig Ole Biddies 52:53

9M ago52:53

52:53

Yep. As promised this episode is about bras. Listen in for my bra journey and how I’m learning to find ways to be at home in my body. To get transcripts, links, and details from each episode, check out the show notes. To continue your support of the podcast and my work, become a member of my Patreon community where you can get access to archived ep…

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Episode #91: Interview with Nat Cassidy 1:12:24

9M ago1:12:24

1:12:24

In this episode, Trevor sits down with Nat Cassidy, author of Mary and Nestlings, both available from Tor Nightfire. Nat talks about his love for art and literature, his origins as a screenplay writer and actor, the connections he has to art and craft, and the symbolic and religious resonance of his latest novel, Nestlings. Nestlings is available e…

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Winter’s Gifts and How to Opt Out of Holidays (featuring Kaitlin Curtice) 45:08

9M ago45:08

45:08

Yep, it’s getting to be that time of year. For some people, it’s a time of excitement, for other people, fall transitioning into winter can bring up a sense of dread. Both feelings are valid. Listen in as my friend, Kaitlin Curtice and I talk about her new children’s book Winter’s Gifts, and how she shifted her approach to commemorating the winter …

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Episode #90: Spooky Season Media with Katrina Carruth 1:17:22

9M ago1:17:22

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Trevor meets with friend of the show and author Katrina Carruth to talk about their favorite Spooky Season media, from books to film and television, as well as trip down some memory lanes to talk about their respective relationships to Halloween. It's a fun conversation between friends, and will hopefully help fill your trick-or-treat bucket with f…

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Cake, Joy and Sacred Self-Care (featuring Dr. Chanequa Walker-Barnes) 56:03

9M ago56:03

56:03

So excited to welcome my friend Dr. Chanequa Walker-Barnes to the HER living room! We discuss the importance of cake, joy, how to cultivate self-compassion, and Dr. Chanequa’s new book, Sacred Self-Care: Daily Practices for Nurturing Our Whole Selves. Find out more about Dr. Chanequa’s work at http://drchanequa.com. To get transcripts, links, and d…

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126: Navigating Non-profit Work for Women of Color (featuring Tjada D’Oyen McKenna) 46:18

9M ago46:18

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Many women of color have experienced the double-edged sword of being first and/or only. This week, listen in on an enlightening conversation with CEO of Mercy Corps and the only African American woman at the help of a major international aid and development organization, Tjada D’Oyen McKenna. Tjada and I talk about snacks (obviously!), tips for wom…

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Episode #89: Interview with Angela Sylvaine 46:18

9M ago46:18

46:18

Join in this week as Trevor sits down with author Angela Sylvaine to talk about her debut horror novel, Frost Bite. They talk about tiger kings, nostalgia for the '90s, nostalgia in literature and art, comedy with horror, and killer prairie dogs. Frost Bite is available from Dark Matter INK on October 10, 2023, and can be ordered virtually anywhere…

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HER Favorite Things (featuring Kennedy Ryan) 39:37

10M ago39:37

39:37

This week we are back with a NEW episode and I’m excited to welcome bestselling author Kennedy Ryan into the HER living room! Listen in as Kennedy and I discuss favorite snacks, her favorite place to write, favorite cuss words, and Kennedy’s journey to becoming a romance author. For more info about Kennedy’s work visit: https://kennedyryanwrites.co…

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Episode 88: Interview with Erika T Wurth 49:28

10M ago49:28

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Join us in this episode as we speak with author Erika T. Wurth about her debut horror novel, White Horse. We talk about definitions of New Wave horror, the function and shape of a good story, and the difficulty of writing a story authentic to the self in an age demanding specific types of performance. You can find more about Erika T. Wurth at her w…

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HER Replay: Return Home to Yourself (featuring Dr. Thema Bryant) 36:07

10M ago36:07

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This week I’m excited to talk with licensed psychologist, professor, poet, and author of Homecoming: Overcome Fear and Trauma to Reclaim Your Whole Authentic Self. Dr. Thema shares her favorite snacks, how poetry informs her work, tips for those considering therapy and the inspiration behind her new book. For more information about Dr. Thema, visit…

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HER Replay: Behind the Poetry: Start With Your Roots 31:17

10M ago31:17

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This week I’m taking y’all behind the poetry and digging into my poem “Start With Your Roots.” Listen in as I share how Outkast’s album Aquemini and my own southern upbringing inspired this poem. Please enjoy this episode from the HER Archives. To get transcripts, links, and details from each episode, check out the show notes. To continue your supp…

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Episode 87: Interview with Lora Senf 50:45

10M ago50:45

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In this week's episode, Trevor sits down with Lora Senf, author of the Blight Harbor series of middle grade horror, to talk about her latest novel, The Nighthouse Keeper. They talk about Lora's sources of inspiration, the importance of libraries when growing up, and about building a passion for literature with young readers to encourage lifelong li…

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HER Replay: Underwear That Covers My Booty Cheeks 29:27

10M ago29:27

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Yep, you read that right! This week I’m talking about UNDERWEAR and why I need coverage for both of my booty cheeks! Listen in for ways to navigate the various categories of underwear and why comfortable underwear is a great thing. Please enjoy this episode from the HER Archives. To get transcripts, links, and details from each episode, check out t…

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Episode 86: Interview with Alex Ebenstein 54:18

10M ago54:18

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In this week's episode, Trevor sits down with Alex Ebenstein to talk about his latest novella, Melonhead Mayhem. They talk about cryptids, urban legends, spooky '80s and '90s film, the power and danger of nostalgia, and owning your identity as a writer. They also talk about the recent closure of Dread Stone Press and the future for the Split Scream…

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HER Replay: Everyone Needs That Friend Part 2 32:16

11M ago32:16

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This week we are talking about FRIEEENNDDS!!! I discuss the importance of hobbies and hobby friends, why you need a friend who doesn’t care if your house is clean, and how to navigate new friendships. Plus, the most helpful text messages to send (and receive) when friends are going through a hard time! Please enjoy this episode from the HER Archive…

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Episode 85: Interview with Scott Leeds 1:10:34

11M ago1:10:34

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This week, Trevor sits down with author Scott Leeds, whose new novel Schrader's Chord releases September 5 from Tor Nightfire. Scott and Trevor talk about their passions, the importance of passion and art in relationships, about grief and its place in life (and in Schrader's Chord), and the literature that influenced his book of music that summons …

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HER Replay: Everyone Needs That Friend 31:58

11M ago31:58

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This week in the #HERwithAmena living room we are talking about the friends WE NEED: the cussing friend, the curator friend, the foodie friend, and the fashion friend! Listen in for why these friends are so valuable and to find out which of these you might be to your friends! Please enjoy this episode from the HER Archives. To get transcripts, link…

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Episode 84: (Uncut and Uncensored) Interview with Desirée Niccoli 1:50:55

11M ago1:50:55

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Sley House's host Katelyn sits down for a lengthy, unfiltered interview with author Desirée Niccoli, reacting to her writing journey and the power and importance of amorous-yet-carnivorous mermaids in dark romance fiction. Desirée shares her thoughts about social media, about her continuing adventures with the Haven Cove series, and she and Kate gu…

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Dramatic Reading: The Hanged Woman by JR Billingsley, published originally in Postcard Shorts in October 2013 2:31

11M ago2:31

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While this piece of flash fiction might remind listeners of Mike Flanagan's HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE, Billingsley actually published this piece while in grad school some five years earlier. We hope you enjoy this short introduction to author JR Billingsley reading from his own published work. Future stories will only be available on our Acast+ premiu…

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HER Replay: How to Survive a Creative Block 42:33

11M ago42:33

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At the recording of this episode, it was the start of a new year but if you’re anything like me you may not be feeling as productive as you thought you would no matter what time of year it is. In this episode, I’m talking about how to enter the new year mindfully and gently and how to navigate a creative block. Let’s gather in the HER Living Room a…

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Episode 83: Interview with Laura Parnum 45:33

11M ago45:33

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In this week's episode, Trevor sits down with middle grade author Laura Parnum to talk about her new book, Peril at Price Manor. They cover topics like helicopter parenting and the importance of spooky fiction for kids, as well as Laura's authorial origin story and her father's cooky collection of horror film memorabilia. Laura's new book is availa…

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