Sley House Presents

This week, we welcome author Marina Lostetter and Kate Williamson (Trevor is her partner) into the studio as we recognize Pride Month. Sley House is proud to consider itself an ally to diverse voices, so we wanted to take a moment to champion those voices and give a platform to the LGBTQ+ community. In this episode, we discuss shifting viewpoints and perceptions not just of the LGBTQ+ community, but also how other minority groups have been impacted and how we can continue to be allies to everyone, promoting inclusivity and equality for all. Join us today for this very special episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this review of the 21/22 movie season, the guys talk about everything from the Foo Fighters to meta slashers to the Prosperity Gospel, they try out a few impressions, and break down what they liked and didn't like in recent new releases. They even throw in a couple of movies that were worth mentioning despite the fact that none of them saw said movie and finally preview some new music from Wayne Howard Studio.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this pilot episode of LitBits, Trevor and Jeremy review the new movie, OLD, by M. Night Shyamalan. They also introduce Sley House Publishing to the world, talk about some upcoming projects, and tell you where to find us online. Never taking themselves too seriously, Trevor and Jeremy of Sley House Publishing are always eager to talk about writing and genre work, praise the things done well, and poke fun at the things that aren't. (HINT: Mid-Size Sedan) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Award-winning author Olivia Waite joins the show to talk about her latest novella in the Dorothy Gentleman series, Nobody's Baby. She breaks down her brand of cozy sci-fi mystery, gives Trevor some romance reading starting points, and discusses how politics features in her work and the importance of story in civichood. You can find Olivia Waite online at www.oliviawaite.com, and you can get the Dorothy Gentleman series now from Tordotcom wherever you buy your books or at your local library. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paulette Kennedy, award-winning author, returns to the show to talk about her latest book, The Two Deaths of Lillian Carmichael, available now from Lake Union Press. She talks with Trevor about the book's setting in Charleston, performative activism and real activism, and the historical relevance of the book's major themes.You can find more about Paulette Kennedy at paulettekennedy.com, and you can find more about her new business, Gothic Dreams, at gothicdreamsbookbox.com. The Two Deaths of Lillian Carmichael is available March 10, 2026 in your local library or your favorite book retailer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celebrating the rerelease of his hit novel Between Two Fires, Christopher Buehlman joins hosts Trevor and Collin to dive into the book, its major themes like redemption and the place of violence, as well as philosophize about the importance of living an examined life.You can find more about Christopher Buehlman at his website, christopherbuehlmanauthor.com, and you can get the rerelease of Between Two Fires in beautiful hardback from Tor Nightfire on March 3, 2026 at your favorite book retailer or track the book down at your local library. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Award-winning author and bestseller Stephen Graham Jones joins the show to talk about the rerelease of Night of the Mannequins, his 2020 novella now available from Tor Nightfire. With Trevor, he talks about decentering canons, focusing on the stories and conflicts of working class people in their own epic right, pop art as pulse, fear and love and a lot more.You can find Stephen Graham Jones at www.stephengrahamjones.com and you can find his work at your local library or your favorite book retailer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author and actor Leanna Renee Hieber joins the show for a second time, this time to talk about her novel The Eterna Files and her work as a Gothic historian in America's Most Gothic. She breaks down what is most important to her in her work, how the Gothic shapes our perception of history, and why it's important to remember the spiritual alongside the modern in history and literature both.You can find Leanna at her website www.leannareneehieber.com, and you can get her novels at your local library or your favorite book retailer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Award-winning author Bethany C. Morrow joins Trevor to talk about her new book The Body. Along the way, they talk about what fiction can address, why it is important to diversify your reading and expose yourself to new perspectives and media, and how media literacy contributes to the way we are able to address wrongs and deprogram away from the corruptive influences that trap us in cycles of violence (plus much, much more).You can find more from Bethany C. Morrow at her website, www.bethanycmorrow.com, and you can find The Body available now from Tor Nightfire at your local library or your favorite book retailer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author Saratoga Schaefer is back on the show to talk about their sophomore novel, Trad Wife (now available from Crooked Lane Press in the U.S.). With host Trevor, they talk about the novel, about trad wifing as a social media trend, about cognitive mapping, and how social media contributes or detracts from our happiness.You can find more about Saratoga Schaefer at their website, saratogaschaefer.com, and you can get Trad Wife from Crooked Lane Press on February 10 from your local library or your favorite book retailer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this interview, author L.M. Chilton joins with show host Trevor to talk about his new novel, Everyone in the Group Chat Dies, available now from Gallery/Scout Press. They talk about classical detection novels, about how Everyone in the Group Chat Dies addresses new digital spaces and how they can fit into traditional detective novels, as well as broader issues of how to discern the fidelity of information in a digital world and how novels of detection accentuate our need for a connection to and relationship with the truth.You can find L.M. Chilton at lmchilton.com, and you can get Everyone in the Group Chat Dies and his other work at your favorite book retailer or your local library. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Johnny Compton, Bram Stoker award-winning author of The Spite House and Devils Kill Devils, visits the show to talk about his new book Dead First, available February 10, 2026 from Putnam. Alongside host Trevor, he talks about Texas lore, about private investigators and code-switching, about the need for cultural literacy, and a whole lot more.You can catch more from Johnny at his website, johnnycompton.com. Dead First is available for pre-order or for purchase from your favorite book retailer, or you can request a copy at your local library. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author C.J. Cooke joins the show to talk about her latest novel, The Last Witch, available now from publisher Berkley. With Trevor, she talks about the origins of her novel in the 15th century, about authenticity in writing fiction, and about how fiction serves to assist us in clarifying the historic record while preserving what remains important to the context of its moment and ours. You can find more about C.J. Cooke online at carolynjesscooke.com, and you can find her novels at your local library or at your favorite book retailer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, best-selling author Simone St. James comes to talk about her new book, A Box Full of Darkness, available January 20 in the US through publisher Berkley. She talks with Trevor about her Gothic stories, about writing complicated characters, and the effect of trauma on personal relationships.You can find more Simone St. James at simonestjames.com, and you can find A Box Full of Darkness and her other novels at your local library or your favorite book retailer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, author Ryan James Black visits to talk about his book The Dark Times of Nimble Nottingham, which is now available in the U.S. and other countries. Together with Trevor, he talks about the craft of hope in fiction for children, and about the craft of hope as an exercise in looking at the world.You can find more about Ryan James Black at ryanjamesblack.com and you can get his novel at your favorite book retailer or your local library. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author P. Djèlí Clark visits to celebrate the paperback release of Ring Shout, now available from Tor Nightfire. He breaks down the importance of the Shout to culture and Black heritage, the evolution and importance of media and its messaging for good and for bad, and the natures of hate and justice.You can find more from P. Djèlí Clark at his website, pdjeliclark.com, and you can find Ring Shout and his other fictions at your local library or your favorite book retailer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trevor is joined by writer and book reviewer Amanda Bernat, the owner of Her Infinite Archive, to discuss their 2025 superlative fiction.For more information about Amanda Bernat, you can follow her on socials @ohtinybibliophile or at her blog https://herinfinitearchive.blogspot.com/.Our 2025 Superlatives:Most Gripping(Amanda) TILT by Emma Pattee(Trevor) VOLATILE MEMORY by Seth HaddonMost Unique(Amanda) HOW TO FAKE A HAUNTING by Christa Carmen(Trevor) CATHEDRAL OF THE DROWNED by Nathan BallingrudMost Visceral(Amanda) CARRION CROW by Heather Parry(Trevor) THE LIBRARY AT HELLEBORE by Cassandra KhawMost Resonant(Amanda) THE HOUNDING by Xenobe Purvis(Trevor) THE INCANDESCENT by Emily TeshMost Unforgettable(Amanda) THE REDEMPTION OF MORGAN BRIGHT by Chris Panatier(Trevor) DAEDALUS IS DEAD by Seamus SullivanMost Uplifting(Amanda) DEATH OF A CLOWN by Catherine McCarthy(Trevor) LUCKY DAY by Chuck TingleMost Satisfying(Amanda) WHY I LOVE HORROR ed. by Becky Siegel Spratford(Trevor) COLD ETERNITY by S.A. BarnesMost Cathartic(Amanda) ON SUNDAYS SHE PICKED FLOWERS by Yah Yah Scholfield(Trevor) SALTCROP by Yume KitaseiMost Awe-Inspiring(Amanda) YOU DID NOTHING WRONG by CG Drews(Trevor) ANGEL DOWN by Daniel KrausBest Reading Experience(Amanda) NOS4A2 by Joe Hill(Trevor) MYSTERY JAMES DIGS HER OWN GRAVE by Ally Russell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this exclusive audio production, Sley House presents "Fishing for Charlie," a short ghost story by author David Corse. David Corse is a weird horror and dark fantasy writer from Ohio. You can find more of his work at his website, davidcorseauthor.com, and you can find him on TikTok, Instagram, and Threads @itsmedavidcorse, and on Bluesky @itsmedavidcorse.bsky.social.Today's audio production was narrated and produced by Trevor Williamson through Sley House Presents. Background music was sourced from human creators at Pixabay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Veteran sci-fi and fantasy author Kate Elliott visits the show to talk about her latest novel duology, The Witch Roads. Along with Trevor, she explores the story's origins for her, the power and place of art in her life, and how writing is about embodying feeling and processing thought. You can find more about Kate Elliott at imakeupworlds.com, and you can get The Witch Roads at your favorite bookseller or your local library, available from Tor today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author Rebecca Thorne returns to the show to talk about This Gilded Abyss, her art deco horror fantasy novel recently re-released by Tor books. Alongside host Amelia Hirsch, Rebecca discusses the book's origins for her, what appeals to her about characters in dire straits, and more about the book's deeper thematic issues.You can find Rebecca Thorne online at rebeccathorne.net, and you can get This Gilded Abyss or the Tomes & Tea series at your favorite book retailer or your local library. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.