Sley House Presents

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 Th...

Author Carissa Broadbent joins host Trevor to talk about the re-release of her novel Daughter of No Worlds , now available from Bramble. She discusses her love of fantasy and what draws her in about dark themes in her stories, as well as talks about her love of reading widely and how it influences her craft decisions. You can find more about Carissa Broadbent at carissabroadbentbooks.com, and you...

Trevor is joined by author Olesya Salnikova Gilmore to talk about her second novel, The Haunting of Moscow House , now available in paperback from Berkley. Together, they talk about the book's origins, its reflection on Russian history, and how the book presents Gothic imagery while also dealing with real-world problems like historic erasure. You can find Olesya Salnikova Gilmore at olesyagilmore....

Author and illustrator Kathleen Jennings joins the show to talk about her latest novel Honeyeater , now available from Tor Books. She breaks down the Australian Gothic, the craft of creative observation, and reflects on what makes literature so fascinating and contemplative from her artistic perspective. You can find more about Kathleen Jennings at kathleenjennings.com, and you can get Honeyeater...

Author and editor Laura Parnum is back to talk about her latest middle grade novel, The Haunting of Bellington Cottage . She talks the book, about the importance of middle grade literature in conveying important ideas about conflict, identity-building, and communication. You can find more from Laura Parnum at www.lauraparnum.com, and you can get The Haunting of Bellington Cottage now from your loc...

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 retaile...

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 b...

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 A...

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 o...

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 inform...

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. Hoste...

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 fo...

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 fa...

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 re...

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 you...

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...

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 bo...

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 yo...

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...

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...

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 lib...

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...

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 c...

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...

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.brianmcw...