Best sleyhousepublishing Podcasts (2024)

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Episode #117: Interview with Lor Gislason and Shelley Lavigne 51:57

2d ago51:57

51:57

In this episode, Trevor sits down with Lor Gislason and Shelley Lavigne, the authors of The Flesh of the Sea, a novella of pirate adventure and goopy monsters, now available from Hedone Books. Together, they talk about writing a novella in tandem, about their love of queer and goopy horror and monsters, about Trevor's peculiar reading habits, and a…

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Episode #116: Interview with Ally Russell 34:45

10d ago34:45

34:45

In this week's conversation, Trevor is joined by author Ally Russell, whose latest middle grade novel It Came from the Trees is full summer scares and trips into the woods. They talk about writing for younger audiences, about trusting in the wisdom of young readers, and about discernment in horror readership among other topics. It Came from the Tre…

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Episode #115: Interview with Cynthia Gómez 1:03:22

16d ago1:03:22

1:03:22

Trevor visits with author Cynthia Gómez to talk about her new collection of short stories, The Nightmare Box and Other Stories. Together, they explore some of the deeper ideas embedded within Gómez's anti-capitalist fiction, alongside what it means to write anti-capitalist art in an age of ever-present capitalist ideology, and the importance of mai…

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Episode #114: Interview with Paulette Kennedy 59:28

1M ago59:28

59:28

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

2M ago1:01:08

1:01:08

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

2M 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

3M 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

3M ago52:09

52:09

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

3M ago55:38

55:38

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

3M 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

4M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M ago40:17

40:17

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

6M 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

6M 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

6M ago1:01:12

1:01:12

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

7M ago39:27

39:27

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

7M 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

7M 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

7M 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

8M 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

8M 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

8M ago40:18

40:18

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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Episode #93: Interview with JB McLaurin 55:59

8M 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

8M 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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Episode #92: Interview with Christa Carmen 53:28

9M 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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Episode #91: Interview with Nat Cassidy 1:12:24

10M 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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Episode #90: Spooky Season Media with Katrina Carruth 1:17:22

10M ago1:17:22

1:17:22

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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Episode #89: Interview with Angela Sylvaine 46:18

10M 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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Episode 88: Interview with Erika T Wurth 49:28

11M ago49:28

49:28

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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Episode 87: Interview with Lora Senf 50:45

11M ago50:45

50:45

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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Episode 86: Interview with Alex Ebenstein 54:18

11M ago54:18

54:18

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

12M ago1:10:34

1:10:34

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

12M ago1:50:55

1:50:55

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

1y ago2:31

2:31

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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Episode 83: Interview with Laura Parnum 45:33

1y ago45:33

45:33

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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Episode 82: Interview with Katrina Monroe 47:52

1y ago47:52

47:52

Trevor visits with Katrina Monroe, author of They Drown Our Daughters and Graveyard of Lost Children, to talk about her energy-conscious ghost, the major themes of her latest novel, and her creative process for creating terrifying fiction. They also explore themes of motherhood, authority and autonomy, and the importance of literature addressing th…

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Episode 81: Interview with Katherine Silva 1:00:02

1y ago1:00:02

1:00:02

In this episode, hosts Trevor and Eva talk to Katherine Silva about her series The Wild Oblivion. They talk about emotive horror, Katherine's literary and media influences, and explore some of the deeper thematic content and lore of her upcoming novel, The Wild Fall. More about Katherine Silva and her work can be found www.katherinesilvaauthor.com.…

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Episode 80: Interview with Ness Brown 49:06

1y ago49:06

49:06

In this week's episode, Trevor sits down with astrophysicist and author Ness Brown, whose debut novella The Scourge Between Stars released from Nightfire in April 2023. Together, they talk about Brown's vision for humans in the cosmos, the importance of considering how we use our resources, how we treat and consider emerging technologies, the impet…

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Episode 79: Interview w/ KC Jones 45:51

1y ago45:51

45:51

In this episode, Trevor sits down with Stoker Award-nominated author KC Jones about his debut novel, Black Tide, available everywhere from Tor Nightfire. They talk about the origins of the novel as anecdote and screenplay, some of KC's creative process, and the importance of hope and community in facing the end of the world. You can find more about…

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Episode 78: Interview with Philip Fracassi 53:53

1y ago53:53

53:53

In this week's episode, Trevor and Eva sit down with Bram Stoker Award-nominated author Philip Fracassi about his novel Boys in the Valley, coming July 2023 from Nightfire. He speaks about his experience as a writer, the craft decisions he made in creating Boys in the Valley, and his artistic goals as a writer and storyteller. You can find more inf…

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Episode 77: Interview w/ Liz Kerin 41:15

1y ago41:15

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In this episode, Trevor interviews Liz Kerin, author of Night's Edge from Tor Nightfire (out June 20, 2023). They talk about her upcoming novel and its sequel, vampires and trauma, dog naming conventions, and having to grow up fast under unfair circumstances. Please note that this episode does contain very light spoilers about Night's Edge and a br…

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Episode 76: Interview w/ Daniel Kraus 44:58

1y ago44:58

44:58

In this episode, Trevor and Sley House's summer podcast assistant Eva Weege interview multi-award winning author Daniel Kraus about his upcoming novel, Whalefall. They ask Daniel about his artistic process, some of the challenges that went into crafting the book, and some of his thoughts on the availability and necessity of awe in art. Become a mem…

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Trailer for Dramatic Reading: Edgar Allan Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart" 3:13

1y ago3:13

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Please enjoy this free preview of Sley House Presents dramatic reading of Edgar Allan Poe's classic story, "The Tell-Tale Heart." If you like what you hear, please visit our Patreon or our Acast Subscription service below and sign up on either service. You can access all dramatic readings and radio dramas via our Acast subscription service for $3.0…

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Trailer for Dramatic Reading: Edith Nesbit's "John Charrington's Wedding" 4:00

1y ago4:00

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Please enjoy this free preview of Sley House Presents dramatic reading of Edith Nesbit's classic ghost story, "John Charrington's Wedding." If you like what you hear, please visit our Patreon or our Acast Subscription service below and sign up on either service. You can access all dramatic readings and radio dramas via our Acast subscription servic…

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Episode 75: A Psalm for the Wild-Built 1:20:46

1y ago1:20:46

1:20:46

In this episode, Kate and Trevor talk about upcoming books, some brief news surrounding AI in art, and discuss Becky Chambers' novella A Psalm for the Wild-Built. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/sley-house-publishing-presents-litbits. https://plus.acast.com/s/sley-house-publishing-presents-litbits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…

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Episode 74: The Cybernetic Tea Shop 1:26:35

1y ago1:26:35

1:26:35

In this episode, Katelyn and Trevor catch up on their recent reads and discuss "The Cybernetic Tea Shop," a cozy, queer novella from Meredith Katz. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/sley-house-publishing-presents-litbits. https://plus.acast.com/s/sley-house-publishing-presents-litbits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor…

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Episode 73: Interview with Bethany Cole 57:17

1+ y ago57:17

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In this episode, Trevor is joined by artist and designer Collin Williamson in a conversation with physical media artist, translator, and academic Bethany Cole about her book The Wanderer: a New Translation for Middle-Earth Readers. You can help support Cole and her artistic endeavors by buying the book exclusively at Barnes and Noble's website usin…

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Episode 72: Interview with William Sterling 1:02:09

1+ y ago1:02:09

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This week, Trevor interviews William Sterling, podcasting host of Killer Mediums (available everywhere you get your podcasts) and author of Killer Be Killed and the forthcoming Killer Be Killed: Homewrecker and String Them Up. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/sley-house-publishing-presents-litbits. https://plus.acast.com/s/sley-house-pub…

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