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 find The Daughters of Block Island exclusively through Amazon Prime Reading during the month of November 2023, and then wherever you find your boo...
Nov 11, 2023•53 min•Ep. 92
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 everywhere on Halloween 2023, and you can find more information about Nat at natcassidy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...
Oct 28, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 91
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 fantastic spooky recommendations. You can find more about Katrina Carruth at katrinacarruth.com or on her social media accounts. She's amazing. Hosted ...
Oct 22, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 90
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 you buy your books. You can find more from Angela Sylvaine at angelasylvaine.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 07, 2023•46 min•Ep. 89
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 website, https://erikatwurth.com, and find White Horse wherever you find books! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 29, 2023•49 min•Ep. 88
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 literacy skills. The Nighthouse Keeper comes out October 17, 2023, and you can find more information about Lora at lorasenf.com. Hosted on Acast. See ac...
Sep 17, 2023•51 min•Ep. 87
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 Series as they transition to Tenebrous Press. You can find more of Alex Ebenstein's work at alexebenstein.com, and you can find his novellas Curse C...
Sep 08, 2023•54 min•Ep. 86
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 the dead. You can find Schrader's Chord anywhere you find your books on September 5, 2023, and you can find more of Scott on Instagram. Hosted on Aca...
Aug 25, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 85
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 gush about their adoration of monster lovers in fiction. They talk about their frustrations with romance tropes and publishing, and Kate shares some of ...
Aug 18, 2023•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 84
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+ premium membership or through our Patreon. Acast subscriptions to our channel are just $3, and our Patreon features tiers for all price points, each tier fe...
Aug 15, 2023•3 min
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 available through Harper Children's, and she can be found online at lauraparnumbooks.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 08, 2023•46 min•Ep. 83
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 the heavy themes. You can find out more about Katrina Monroe and her upcoming projects at katrinamonroe.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
Jul 28, 2023•48 min•Ep. 82
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 21, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 81
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 impetus of diverse representation of people in speculative literature, and above all the need for hope in a trying era. For more information about Ness Bro...
Jul 07, 2023•49 min•Ep. 80
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 KC Jones and his future projects at kcjonespnw.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 30, 2023•46 min•Ep. 79
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 information about Philip Fracassi at his website, pfracassi.com, and order his book wherever books are sold. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
Jun 16, 2023•54 min•Ep. 78
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 brief preview for the sequel, First Light. You can find more information about Liz's novel at tornightfire.com, and follow her on Instagram @lizkerin or...
Jun 09, 2023•41 min•Ep. 77
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 02, 2023•45 min•Ep. 76
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 $3.00 a month, or on our lowest Patreon tier, with higher tiers providing exclusive Sley House Publishing merchandise. As always, we thank you for our pat...
May 26, 2023•3 min
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 service for $3.00 a month, or on our lowest Patreon tier, with higher tiers providing exclusive Sley House Publishing merchandise. As always, we thank you f...
May 26, 2023•4 min
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 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 26, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 75
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 19, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 74
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 using the hyperlink. You can also support her by following her Instagram: @elfshine.cottage.art Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...
May 05, 2023•57 min•Ep. 73
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 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 28, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 72
Trevor and Katelyn join together to share news, talk recent reads, and discuss Heartstopper Vol. 2 by Alice Oseman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 14, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 71
This week, Trevor is joined by Shirley Jackson Award-winning author R.A. Busby in a conversation about her novella Corporate Body , published through Cemetery Gates Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 07, 2023•54 min•Ep. 70
In this episode, Trevor speaks with award-winning author KC Grifant about her latest novel, Melinda West: Monster Gunslinger. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 31, 2023•48 min•Ep. 69
Katelyn presents Trevor with a birthday surprise, talks TBR lists and whether or not multiple books read at a time hurts overall retention and TBR completion, and then strikes up a conversation about her favorite horror film of all time: Suspiria (2018) . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 24, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 68
This week, Trevor and Kate sit down with Rachel Harrison, author of Such Sharp Teeth , Black Sheep, Cackle, and The Return to discuss her stories, what she puts into a story, and where you can find her next. Come enjoy this chat with an up and coming author on Sley House Presents: An Interview with Rachel Harrison. www.sleyhouse.com patreon.com/sleyhousepublishing https://www.instagram.com/waynehowardmedia/ https://www.instagram.com/waynehowardstudios/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
Mar 21, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Trevor and Kate are back this week to discuss their gargantuan first date, new imprint Bramble's coming titles, the books they're looking forward to, and more Sley House news, before diving into the queer, coming of age romance graphic novel HEARTSTOPPERS by Alice Oseman. Sit back and enjoy! www.sleyhouse.com patreon.com/sleyhousepublishing https://www.instagram.com/waynehowardstudios/ https://www.instagram.com/waynehowardmedia/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 11, 2023•1 hr 16 min
