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Sley House Presents

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Sley House Publishing is a book publisher focusing on the best in horror, sci-fi, fantasy, mysteries, and thrillers. In this podcast, our hosts talk with authors, filmmakers, and creators who both exemplify genre work and contribute unique perspectives to contemporary art. The Sley House mission is to feature outstanding writers and artists in their respective fields and their perspectives on human art. Occasionally, Sley House Presents produces audio fiction from contemporary and classical authors

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Episode #121: Interview with Brenda Peynado

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2024/09/22

In this episode of the show, Trevor sits down with Brenda Peynado, the award-winning author of The Rock Eaters andTime's Agent, her new novella available from Tor Dot Com. They talk about writing near-future science fiction, about daring to have hope, about navigating the cooption of art and academia for other purposes, and much more. You can find more from Brenda Peynado at her website, brendapeynado.com, and you can find Time's Agent wherever you buy or borrow your books. Become a member at

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Episode #120: Through the Midnight Door with Katrina...

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2024/09/09

In this episode, Trevor talks with Katrina Monroe about her latest novel, Through the Midnight Door. They talk about dealing with its heavy themes, about writing characters with authenticity, and also about Katrina's forthcoming writing projects and the joy they bring to her creative process.Content Warning: This episode contains a frank discussion about dealing with depression and self-harm, and may not be suitable for all listeners.If you are dealing with depression or ideations of self-harm, help

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Episode #119: Interview with Emma Murray

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2024/08/29

Join Trevor this week as he talks to Emma E. Murray, the author of recent books When the Devil and Crushing Snails, both available from Shortwave Books and Apocalypse Party (respectively). Together, they talk about Emma's psychologically complex characters and themes, the exercise of empathy in horror fiction, about chasing utopian longings through disturbing media, and how transformative simple kindnesses and love can be.For more from Emma, you can check out emmaemurray.com, where you can find news

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Episode #118: Interview with Matthew Lyons

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2024/08/18

In this week's episode, Trevor converses with author Matthew Lyons about his new book A Mask of Flies. They talk about the beauty and importance of awe in feral places, in what differentiates niceness versus kindness, and about giving a damn in fiction and in life. You can support Matthew Lyons by following him at matthewlyonsauthor.com or by reading or requesting A Mask of Flies, now available from Tor Nightfire at your local library or wherever books are sold. Become a member at

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51:57

Episode #117: Interview with Lor Gislason and Shelley...

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2024/08/11

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 about why horror remains so important to both Lor and Shelley as writers.You can find more from Lor Gislason at lormaggot.ca and Shelley Lavigne via social

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Episode #116: Interview with Ally Russell

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2024/08/05

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 Trees is now available wherever you buy your books, and you can find more from Ally Russell at https://allyoutthere.beehiiv.com/. Become a member at

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Episode #115: Interview with Cynthia Gómez

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2024/07/28

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 maintaining craft in service to the art as opposed to merely in service to the message. The Nightmare Box and Other Stories is available now from Cursed

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Episode #114: Interview with Paulette Kennedy

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2024/07/08

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 about women and agency, the importance of community, and using art for both entertainment and politics. You can find more from Paulette Kennedy at

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Episode #113: Interview with Ananda Lima

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2024/06/23

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 guiding the creation of story, and much more.Craft: Stories I Wrote for the Devil is available on June 18, 2024 from Tor, and can be found wherever you

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Episode #112: Interview with Constance Fay

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2024/06/16

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 can find more of Constance Fay's work at her website www.constancefay.com, and you can find Calamity and Fiasco (out June 4, 2024) from most booksellers

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Episode #111: Reanimated Rex with Alex Ebenstein

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2024/05/28

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 Rex. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/sley-house-publishing-presents-litbits. https://plus.acast.com/s/sley-house-publishing-presents-litbits.

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Episode #110: Interview with L.P. Hernandez

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2024/05/21

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 lphernandez.com and you can find Dog-eared Nightmares on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever else you enjoy finding podcasts. In the Valley of the

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Episode #109: Talking First Light with Liz Kerin

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2024/05/11

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 website, lizkerin.com, and you can get your copy of First Light from Tor Nightfire wherever you buy your books. Become a member at

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Episode #108: Interview with Meredith Katz

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2024/05/04

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 activities every year.You can find more from Meredith Katz at www.softcryptid.com, including all of their current and upcoming projects. Become a member

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

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2024/04/09

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 and some details about her next novel (it's top secret, don't tell).You can find more about S.A. Barnes at staceykade.com and find Ghost Station on April 9

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Episode #106: Interview with Jennifer Thorne

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2024/03/26

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 she feels about art as creator and reader.You can find more from Jennifer Thorne at jenniferthorne.com and can find Diavola at your favorite bookseller on

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Episode #105: Catching Up with Robert Ottone

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2024/03/19

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 conversation with Robert, and don't forget to follow him at Spooky House Press, where you can find all news about Robert's newest, like his chapbook

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Episode #104: Interview with Gwendolyn Kiste

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2024/03/06

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 escaping our hauntings. She also talks about bisexuality and its representation in literature, about bi-erasure, and the importance of art reflecting back

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Episode #103: Interview with S.E. Porter

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2024/02/27

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 from both contemporary and historic lenses.You can find more from S.E. Porter by following her at her website (https://www.sarahporterbooks.com/). You can

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Episode #102: How We Think About Love (feat. Alexis...

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2024/02/14

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 short time, you can find Alexis Dubon's collection of flash- and micro-fiction Nineteen Little Stab Wounds from Dread Stone Press. All proceeds from

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