Sley House Presents

Follow Sley House Presents
Share on
Copy link to clipboard

Sley House Publishing is a book publisher focusing on the best in horror, sci-fi, fantasy, mysteries, and thrillers. In this podcast, our hosts will talk about authors, filmmakers, and creators who both exemplify genre work and those artists who could, perhaps, improve their game. They interview outstanding professionals in their respective fields, and bring to subscribers bonus content, including radio dramas for soon to be published new stories by up and comers and classic stories reimagined for today. 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 information.

sleyhousepublishing


    • Nov 13, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekdays NEW EPISODES
    • 55m AVG DURATION
    • 187 EPISODES


    Search for episodes from Sley House Presents with a specific topic:

    Latest episodes from Sley House Presents

    Episode #180: Sacrificial Animals with Kailee Pedersen

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 52:42


    Celebrating the release of her novel Sacrificial Animals in paperback, author and opera singer Kailee Pedersen joins the podcast to discuss the book's roots in the rural Midwest, how the book deals with toxic masculinity and racism, and more.You can find more of Kailee Pedersen at kaileepedersen.com, and you can get Sacrificial Animals now in paperback or hardcover from your favorite book retailer or your local library. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode #179: Psychopomp & Circumstance with Eden Royce

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 52:22


    Eden Royce joins the podcast for a discussion of her latest novella, Psychopomp & Circumstance (now available from Tordotcom). She talks with host Trevor about the book's historic fantasy backdrop, about living with and promoting dignity for one another, and more.You can find more of Eden Royce's projects at edenroyce.com, and you can get Psychopomp & Circumstance today at your favorite book retailer or your local library. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode #178: Daedalus Is Dead with Seamus Sullivan

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 56:41


    Seamus Sullivan joins Trevor to talk about his debut novel Daedalus Is Dead, available now from Tordotcom. Seamus breaks down his love for Greek mythology, and then explores with Trevor the importance of not being a jerk and how Daedalus fits into his thoughts on dark fantasy and mythology.You can get Daedalus Is Dead today from your favorite book retailer or from your local library. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode #177: The Hong Kong Widow with Kristen Loesch

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 47:37


    Kristen Loesch joins in the guest seat to talk about her latest novel, The Hong Kong Widow. With Trevor, she takes a deep dive into the book's major ideas, like hauntings, meaning-making, and fate without destiny.You can find Kirsten Loesch online at kristenloesch.com, and you can get The Hong Kong Widow today from Berkley Publishing at your favorite book retailer or your local library. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Special Episode: Halloween Friends and Memories

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 137:17


    In this very special episode, Trevor's friends visit to share their favorite Halloween rituals and memories. Come join in to hear stories from Katrina Carruth, William Sterling, Abby Vail, Brian McAuley, Jessika Grewe Glover, Katrina Monroe, Ally Russell, Anna Rose Reads, and Collin Williamson. It's a special episode full of treats, no tricks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode #175: Extremity with Nicholas Binge

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 44:52


    Nicholas Binge visits with Trevor to talk about his latest novella, Extremity, available now from Tordotcom. They talk about the craft of a book like Extremity, about its major ideas as regards the future and what we inherit, and who we are right now.You can find Nicholas Binge at www.nicholasbinge.com and you can get Extremity today from your local library or your favorite book retailer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode #174: The Brood with Rebecca Baum

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 44:12


    Author Rebecca Baum talks about her new book The Brood, available from Thomas & Mercer on October 28, 2025. With Trevor, she discusses cicadas, autonomy and the body, and confronting the hard parts of self to come to real truth.Find Rebecca Baum at www.rebeccabaum.com and read The Brood by ordering from Thomas & Mercer or your favorite bookstore. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode #173: Cathedral of the Drowned with Nathan Ballingrud

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 48:33


    Nathan Ballingrud returns to talk about Cathedral of the Drowned, the second novella of his Lunar Gothic trilogy. With Trevor, he talks about seeing hurt in the world, how he preserves hope, and the beauty of brutal characters, plus more.You can find Nathan at nathanballingrud.com and you can get Cathedral of the Drowned and the rest of the Lunar Gothic trilogy from your local library or your favorite book retailer from Tor Nightfire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode #172: When They Burned the Butterfly with Wen-yi Lee

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 50:27


    Trevor and Sley House intern Paige Thompson are joined by Wen-yi Lee to talk about her adult fantasy novel When They Burned the Butterfly, available now from Tor books. They talk about the book's exploration of nation-making, queer identity-building, and how the book explores destruction and reconstruction, plus a whole lot more.You can get the novel at your local library or your favorite book retailer, and you can check out Wen-yi Lee at www.wenyileewrites.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode #171: The Hunger We Pass Down with Jen Sookfong Lee

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 43:16


    Trevor is joined by author and editor Jen Sookfong Lee to talk about her new novel The Hunger We Pass Down. Jen talks with Trevor about immigrant families, about historical and personal traumas and how they affect our lives, and dealing with how trauma is held.You can find more about Jen Sookfong Lee at sookfong.com and you can get The Hunger We Pass Down now at your favorite book retailer or your local library. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode #170: Crafting for Sinners with Jenny Kiefer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 46:47


    Jenny Kiefer returns to the show to talk about her latest novel, Crafting for Sinners, available October 7, 2025 from Quirk Books. With Trevor, she talks about her thoughts on religious cults and the catharsis of horror, and more.You can find more from Jenny Kiefer at jennykiefer.carrd.co, and you can get Crafting for Sinners now from your favorite book retailer or at your local library. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode #169: How to Fake a Haunting with Christa Carmen

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 56:12


    Christa Carmen is back for the third time to talk about her latest book How to Fake a Haunting. With Trevor, she talks about the book's take on the haunted house, about gaslighting the villain for a change, and about the power of serial killer confidence.You can find more Christa Carmen at www.christacarmen.com and you can get her new book from Thomas & Mercer on October 7 at your favorite book retailer or through your local library. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode #168: The Autumn Springs Retirement Home Massacre with Philip Fracassi

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2025 67:17


    Philip Fracassi, author of The Autumn Springs Retirement Home Massacre, returns to the show to talk about his latest book with Trevor. He also dives into some contemplation about the kinds of stories he likes to write, about the trials of the market, and about what makes for an exciting story using or transgressing against popular tropes.You can find more Philip Fracassi at pfracassi.com, and you can find his latest book The Autumn Springs Retirement Home Massacre from Tor Nightfire at your favorite book retailer or your local library. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode #167: Saltcrop with Yume Kitasei

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 51:07


    Yume Kitasei sits down to share about her latest novel, Saltcrop, available September 30, 2025 from Flatiron Books. With Trevor, she talks about near-future science fiction, the importance of looking at the near future to understand the now, sisterhood and identity, and helps him properly turn the show into a Millennial podcast. You can find Yume Kitasei online at www.yumekitasei.com, and you can get Saltcrop and her other novels at your favorite book retailer or from your local library today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode #166: The October Film Haunt with Michael Wehunt

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 61:32


    Author Michael Wehunt comes on to talk about his debut novel, The October Film Haunt (out September 30, 2025 from St. Martin's Press). With Trevor, he dives into his complicated relationship with fandom, his disdain for online spaces turned into propaganda, and how art and community can be sometimes wonderful and sometimes terrifying.You can find more from Michael Wehunt at michaelwehunt.com, and you can get the book at your favorite book retailer or your local library September 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode #165: This Is My Body with Lindsay King-Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 50:57


    Lindsay King-Miller, author of This Is My Body (now available from Quirk Books), comes on to talk with Trevor about the book, religious trauma, the struggle to be enough for one's self and one's family, about conviction and values, and a whole lot more.You can find more about Lindsay King-Miller at www.lindsaykingmiller.com and you can get the book at your favorite book retailer or your local library! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    body acast quirk books this is my body
    Episode #164: Mystery James Digs Her Own Grave with Ally Russell

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 62:49


    Ally Russell, author of It Came from the Trees, is back to talk about her newest book, Mystery James Digs Her Own Grave. She breaks down the book's origins in New England cemeteries, and talks with host Trevor about the book's big themes, including how horror helps address the worst scenarios in our heads and can contribute to making sense and community out of difficult situations.You can find more from Ally Russell at allyrussellbooks.com, and you should get Mystery James Digs Her Own Grave (available now from Delacorte) from your favorite bookseller or your local library. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode #163: Fiend with Alma Katsu

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 57:12


    Alma Katsu, award-winning and best-selling writer, is back to talk about her latest novel Fiend. She and Trevor break into the book's big ideas, spoil parts of it to dive into how it frames evil and complicity, talk about the book as metaphor for power, and talk all about the book's central monsters (who maybe aren't who you expect).You can find Alma Katsu online at almakatsubooks.com, and you can get Fiend at your local library or through your favorite book retailer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode #162: Coffin Moon with Keith Rosson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 41:32


    Keith Rosson, author of Fever House and The Devil By Name, joins with Trevor to talk about his latest novel, Coffin Moon. Together, they talk about vampirism, horror noir, and the emotional complexity of the novel.You can find Keith Rosson online at www.keithrosson.com, and you can get Coffin Moon from your favorite book retailer or your local library on September 9, 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode #161: Breathe In, Bleed Out with Brian McAuley

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 50:42


    Brian McAuley, slasher writer extraordinaire (and film professor), returns to talk about his latest book Breathe In, Bleed Out, now available from Poisoned Pen Press. Alongside Trevor, he breaks down the book's ideas about wellness culture, cultural appropriation, and more, plus reflects on the place and purpose of the slasher in our literary diets.You can find more Brian McAuley at www.brianmcwriter.com and get your copy of Breathe In, Bleed Out at your favorite book retailer or your local library. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode #160: Lucky Day with Chuck Tingle

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 51:14


    Award-winning author Chuck Tingle comes on to talk about his new novel Lucky Day, available now from Tor Nightfire. With Trevor, he talks about love being real, about gratitude and its effect on living love, about the probabilities of anything happening and how we think about meaninglessness and meaningfulness in our lives, plus more.You can find more Chuck at chucktingle.com, and you can get Lucky Day today from your favorite book retailer or your local library. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode #159: The Possession of Alba Díaz with Isabel Cañas

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 51:27


    Trevor is joined by author Isabel Cañas to talk about her new novel The Possession of Alba Díaz, available on August 19 from Berkley. Cañas dives deep into the conception of the novel, its historical backdrop, and how her books deal with issues over women's independence and control over their bodies, as well as more about why she writes. You can find more from Isabel Cañas over at isabelcanas.com, and you can get The Possession of Alba Díaz at your local library or your favorite book retailer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode #158: The Bone Raiders with Jackson Ford

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2025 57:08


    Jackson Ford joins in to talk about his new fantasy novel The Bone Raiders, now available from Orbit Books. Alongside Trevor, he talks about his process for writing fantasy as a relative latecomer to the genre, the challenges of writing authentically to your voice and also of worldbuilding, and more.You can find more Jackson Ford at jacksonfordauthor.com, and you can get The Bone Raiders today from your local library or your favorite book retailer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode #157: House of Monstrous Women with Daphne Fama

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 52:03


    This week on the show, we welcome Daphne Fama, the author of House of Monstrous Women, her debut novel from Berkley. Alongside Trevor, Daphne explores metabolizing feelings through art, how her book handles generational expectations and conflict, the bearing of the history of the Philippines on her novel, issues of colonialism and self-determination, and the idea of monstrous women itself.You can find more of Daphne Fama at daphnefama.com, and you can get House of Monstrous Women at your favorite book retailer or your local library on August 12. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode #156: Interview with Lio Min

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 57:30


    Trevor is joined by author Lio Min to talk about their new novel The L.O.V.E. Club, available August 5, 2025 from Flatiron Books. Together, they dive into the novel-length metaphor of the book, talk about what it means for fiction to be properly representative of the core of another medium, about narrative-making and agency and choice in life and in fiction, and a whole lot more in video games and the novel.You can find Lio Min at liomin.com or as @emo__ocean online. You can support Lio and the show by ordering The L.O.V.E. Club from your favorite book retailer or requesting it at your local library. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode #155: Angel Down with Daniel Kraus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 54:57


    Award-winning and best-selling author Daniel Kraus is back to talk about his new novel Angel Down, out July 29, 2025 from Atria books. Alongside Trevor, he talks about the book's craft, its big and terrifying ideas, and about what it means to live for joy in a world of challenge and loss.You can find Daniel Kraus at danielkraus.com and get all of his novels from your favorite book retailer or your local library. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode #154: Interview with Cassandra Khaw

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 47:54


    Trevor is joined by award-winning author Cassandra Khaw to talk about their new book The Library at Hellebore, now available from Tor Nightfire. Together, they talk about the book's rage at institutions, about how it presents a bleak critique of the world and its many hungers, but also reflect on the importance of hope and how rageful art can still contribute to making the world better, one ripple at a time.You can find Cassandra Khaw online @casskhaw, and The Library at Hellebore is available now at your favorite bookseller or your local library. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode #153: Interview with Seth Haddon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 78:58


    Welcome to the show Seth Haddon, the author of Volatile Memory, out July 22 from Tordotcom, a book all about rage and empathy. Seth talks with Trevor about what prompted him to write the novella, about the poison of capitalism, about the limits of empathy, and goes wide and deep with Trevor about their most valiant hopes and their most frustrated setbacks.You can find more Seth Haddon online @sethhaddon, and you can get Volatile Memory at your favorite local bookseller and your favorite local library on July 22. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    acast haddon tordotcom
    Episode #152: Interview with Wendy N. Wagner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 52:39


    Wendy N. Wagner is here to talk about her latest book Girl in the Creek, available from Tor Nightfire on July 15, 2025. We talk about nature and horror, mycological fiction, the forest as memento mori, and a whole lot more.You can find more Wendy N. Wagner online at winniewoohoo.com or online @wendy.n.wagner. Find Girl in the Creek at your favorite book retailer or local library in July! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode #151: Interview with CJ Leede

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 47:16


    In this lost episode of the show, Trevor and Katelyn sit down to talk with author CJ Leede about her book American Rapture. Together, they explore religious trauma, how purity culture and religious teachings contribute to struggles with body image and sexuality, and more.You can find more about CJ Leede by following her @ceejthemoment on most social media platforms, and you can find American Rapture on bookshelves at your local library or your favorite book retailer.Content warning: This episode contains conversation about topics involving sexual violence and assault. Listener discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode #150: Crypt of the Moon Spider with Nathan Ballingrud

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 46:49


    Join in on this lost episode of the podcast, where Trevor interviews author Nathan Ballingrud about his book Crypt of the Moon Spider! Together, they talk about writing with authenticity, about building a voice in fiction that is reflective not of trends but of ideas, about the book's roots in pulp, and a whole lot more.You can find Nathan Ballingrud at his website nathanballingrud.com, and you can buy or borrow Crypt of the Moon Spider now from Tor Nightfire!Editor's Note: this podcast was originally recorded in 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode #149: Interview with Nicholas Belardes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 60:02


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode #148: Interview with Dennis Mahoney

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 48:42


    We welcome Dennis Mahoney, author of Our Winter Monster, to talk about the craft of characters. We talk about how he thinks of character, how he thinks about conflict, story, and plot, and why he writes to break archetypes in his fiction while still remaining authentic to the human messiness of art.You can find Dennis Mahoney online at www.equinoxsociety.com, and you can find Our Winter Monster at your local library or favorite book retailer now from Soho Press. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode #147: Interview with Hana Lee

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 53:46


    Hana Lee, author of the Magebike Courier duology, joins Trevor to talk about the two novels, Road to Ruin and Flight of the Fallen. Together, they talk about her worldbuilding, inspiration from Mad Max: Fury Road, and why fiction is useful in addressing real-world conflicts, plus a whole lot more.You can find Hana Lee online on most social media platforms, and you can get the Magebike Courier duology at your local library or your favorite bookstore, available now from Saga Press. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode #146: Interview with Patrick Barb

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 55:36


    In this interview, Trevor sits down with author Patrick Barb to talk about his novella Night of the Witch-Hunter, available now from Shortwave. They talk about the politics of horror, about writing characters with empathy, and about witches and witch hunters, plus a whole lot more.You can find Patrick Barb online at patrickbarb.com and you can find Night of the Witch-Hunter with exclusive swag from Shortwave Publishing at shortwavepublishing.com. 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 information.

    Episode #145: Interview with Sarah Pinborough

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 43:19


    This week, Trevor visits with New York Times and Sunday Times best-selling author Sarah Pinborough to talk about her latest novel, We Live Here Now, available now from Flatiron Books. Together, they talk about her book's Gothic roots, about why she writes psychological thrillers and their importance to women readership, and about her philosophies of human psychological nature, plus a whole lot more pertaining to the book.You can find more about Sarah Pinborough through her social media platforms @sarahpinboroughbooks, and you can find We Live Here Now in any of your favorite book retailers or your local library. 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 information.

    Episode #144: Interview with Matt Serafini

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 64:38


    Trevor visits with author Matt Serafini about his new book Feeders, available May 20 from Gallery Books. They talk candidly about their feelings on social media, about how the book presents horror, about transgressive literature and its ability to speak to real human issues, plus a whole lot more.You can find Matt Serafini at mattserafini.com and get Feeders from your local library or your favorite book retailer on May 20, 2025. 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 information.

    Episode #143: Interview with Emily Tesh

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 48:46


    Trevor is joined by author Emily Tesh to talk about her new book, The Incandescent. Listen in as they discuss the book, the origins of dark academia, how The Incandescent plays with familiar expectations, and how the book reflects on the craft, labor, and importance of teaching.You can find Emily Tesh at emilytesh.net and The Incandescent at your local library or book retailer on May 13 from Tor. 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 information.

    Episode #142: The Artist of Blackberry Grange with Paulette Kennedy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 60:34


    Gothic author extraordinaire Paulette Kennedy is back to talk about her latest book, The Artist of Blackberry Grange. Alongside Trevor, she talks about caretaking and dignity in aging, about history and the need for a dialogue with it, about how art shapes us and how we need to think about shaping art in the coming age, and a whole lot more.You can follow Paulette Kennedy at paulettekennedy.com and get The Artist of Blackberry Grange now from your local library or your favorite bookseller. 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 information.

    Episode #141: Interview with Collin Armstrong

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 44:12


    Trevor sits down with author and artist Collin Armstrong to discuss his debut novel Polybius, available April 29 from Gallery Books. Together, they talk about the origins of the novel in urban legend, about the nature of art and our aspirations for it, about the way we think about and confide in media as information, and more.You can find Collin Armstrong at collinarmstrong.com and get Polybius today from your favorite local bookseller or at your local library. 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 information.

    Episode #140: When the Wolf Comes Home with Nat Cassidy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 70:48


    Nat Cassidy is back, this time to talk about his novel When the Wolf Comes Home, published in April 2025 by Tor Nightfire. Alongside Trevor, he talks about chase novels and shapeshifting, about acting, masks, and improvisational meaning-making, about how we live by saying "yes, and" to life, and a whole lot more about the changing nature of fear and our reactions to it. You can find Nat Cassidy at his website natcassidy.com, and you can get When the Wolf Comes Home at your local library or from your favorite book retailer on April 22, 2025! 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 information.

    Episode #139: Interview with Ai Jiang

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 58:57


    In this episode, Trevor speaks with Ai Jiang, the award-winning author of novellas I Am AI and Linghun about her new novella A Palace Near the Wind. They converse about alternative futures, about the importance of science fantasy as a genre in addressing human problems, about the novella's concerns about the conflict between ecological preservation and industrial progress, and a whole lot more.You can follow along with Ai Jiang's literary career by following her at aijiang.ca, and you can find A Palace Near the Wind available April 15, 2025 from Titan Books at your favorite book retailer and your local library. 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 information.

    Episode #138: Cold Eternity with S.A. Barnes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 82:13


    Join in with S.A. Barnes as she explores all of the good, the weird, and the weirder in her latest book, Cold Eternity. Together with Trevor, she explores how the book frames a contemporary moment in life, power, and politics, as well as dives into all of the weird and wonderful elements fleshing out the novel's sci-fi horror worldbuilding.You can support S.A. Barnes by following her at staceykade.com and by reading Cold Eternity at your local library or your favorite book retailer, available April 8, 2025 from Tor Nightfire! 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 information.

    Episode #137: Christa Carmen and Beneath the Poet's House

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2025 63:50


    Trevor is joined by Stoker Award-winning author Christa Carmen to talk about Beneath the Poet's House, her recently released second novel. Together, they talk about the book, about the legacy of Sarah Helen Whitman and Edgar Allen Poe, how the book acts in conversation with established history and its residual hauntings, and a whole lot more.You can find Christa Carmen at christacarmen.com and you can get Beneath the Poet's House today from your local library or your favorite book retailer. 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 information.

    Episode #136: KC Jones and White Line Fever

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 41:10


    In this episode of the show, Trevor sits once again with author KC Jones, this time to talk about his new novel White Line Fever. They dive into what makes the book's terrifying road trip so fun, talk about the book's origins and its road to getting published, about the road trip as metaphor for life's journeys, confronting change and fear, and heaping praise on what is one of Trevor's favorite books to date this year.You can find more about KC Jones at his website kcjonespnw.com, and you can find White Line Fever available now from Tor Nightfire at your local library or your favorite book retailer. 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 information.

    Episode #135: Erika T. Wurth and The Haunting of Room 904

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 52:47


    Trevor is joined again by best-selling author Erika T. Wurth to talk about her new novel, The Haunting of Room 904, now available from Flatiron Books. Together, they talk about the book and its ideas regarding history, about indigenous futurism as a creative impulse, about the importance of craft and how craft is addressed within various fictions, and a whole lot more.You can support Erika by requesting The Haunting of Room 904 from your local library or finding the book from your favorite book retailer. 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 information.

    Episode #134: Interview with Saratoga Schaefer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 41:00


    Joining Trevor this episode is Saratoga Schaefer, the debut author of Serial Killer Support Group, available from Crooked Lane Books on March 18! Together, they talk about the book's serial killer surprises, about how the book posits ideas about the American justice system, about our cultural fascination with true crime and serial killers, and about who we tend to overlook in addressing instances of violent crime. You can help support Saratoga Schaefer by following them on saratogaschaefer.com and by borrowing Serial Killer Support Group from your local library or buying the novel from your favorite book retailer. 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 information.

    Episode #133: Interview with Leslie J. Anderson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 45:52


    In this episode, Trevor visits with Leslie J. Anderson, author of The Unmothers, which released from Quirk Books in August 2024. They talk about the book's major themes and ideas, including a dive into its anger and anxiety over issues pertaining to small towns, closed secrets, pregnancy, and parenthood. They also talk about the importance of demystifying the secrets everyone keeps surrounding birth and death, about building community and fighting back against the oppressive forces that continue to take away our rights, and a lot more.For more information about Leslie J. Anderson's literature, you can find her at lesliejanderson.com, and you can find The Unmothers at your local library or from your favorite bookseller. 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 information.

    acast quirk books leslie j anderson
    Episode #132: Interview with Rebecca Thorne

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025 45:15


    Trevor and Sley House intern Amelia Hirsch join in for a conversation with Rebecca Thorne, the author of the best-selling Tomes & Tea cozy romantasy series to talk about her novels and publishing goals. Together, they explore what makes a book cozy, how Rebecca transitioned from self-publishing to traditional publishing, how her books evolved from online criticism, and a preview of the conclusion of her Tomes & Tea series. You can find more about Rebecca Thorne at rebeccathorne.net, and you can find the Tomes & Tea series now available from Bramble at your local library or your favorite booksellers. 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 information.

    Episode #131: Interview with Amal El-Mohtar

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 80:30


    Trevor and Sley House intern Anna Bisbee are joined by author Amal El-Mohtar, whose new book The River Has Roots is available from Tordotcom on March 4, 2025. Together, they talk about the book, about its origins as an audio project and its relationship to music, about the structure and nature of art, about magic as mundane and wonderful, and a whole lot more.For more joyous things from Amal El-Mohtar, you can follow her at her website amalelmohtar.com, and you can find The River Has Roots at your local library or your favorite independent bookseller, available from Tordotcom. 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 information.

    Episode #130: Interview with Kerstin Hall

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2025 46:30


    In this episode, Trevor talks to Kerstin Hall about her latest novel, Asunder, published by TorDotCom in 2024. Kerstin shares her ideas about complex fantasy worldbuilding, about honesty and authenticity in telling the story you want to tell, and with Trevor explores how art as metaphor can address complex issues with nuance while remaining fun and engaging intellectually and creatively. You can (and should) support Kerstin Hall by finding her at kerstinhall.com (her newsletter is amazing) and by buying Asunder from your favorite local bookseller or by requesting it from your local library! 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 information.

    acast asunder tordotcom

    Claim Sley House Presents

    In order to claim this podcast we'll send an email to with a verification link. Simply click the link and you will be able to edit tags, request a refresh, and other features to take control of your podcast page!

    Claim Cancel