Episodes
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In this episode, Trevor sits down with Angela Sylvaine to talk about Chopping Spree, her newly updated and re-released novella from Dark Matter Ink. Together, they explore the need for horror and comedy and community, and they reflect on how personal growth can reflect on one's art and one's reaction to art. Above all, they explore their friendship and reiterate its importance in what feels like a difficult time.
You can find more from Angela Sylvaine at her website, angelasylvaine.com, and you can find her novella (and novel!) from Dark Matter Ink at your favorite retailer or online directly at darkmattermagazine.shop.
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In this episode, Trevor talks with author Sarah Henning about her latest novels, Monster Camp (a nominee for the Bram Stoker Award) and The Lies We Conjure, available in bookstores now from Tor Teen. Together, they talk about the meaning of art to young audiences, the thrill of writing for youth and teens, the challenges of writing for younger audiences in today's publishing climate, and a whole lot more about Sarah's passion for storytelling across multiple genres and categories.
For more information about Sarah Henning, you can visit her website at www.sarahhenningwrites.com. You can also find her books, including Monster Camp and The Lies We Conjure at your favorite bookseller or from your local library.
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Join in with award-winning author A.C. Wise as we discuss her novella Out of the Drowning Deep, published by Titan Books on September 3, 2024. In this episode, we discuss what it means to seek truth in a world of divergent perceptions, talk about deity and divinity and how these systems interact with human civilizations, and contemplate the performativity of self in acts like prayer--alongside many other topics!
You can find more from A.C. Wise at acwise.net and find her novella Out of the Drowning Deep at your local library or wherever books are sold.
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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.
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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 is available through the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 998. Please take care of yourself by seeking professional help in times of crisis.
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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 about all of her upcoming fiction.
Content Warning: This episode does deal with some heavy subjects including psychological trauma and mental illness. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental illness, please consider calling a professional for help.
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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.
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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 media (@shelleysghoul), and you can find their book The Flesh of the Sea through the direct link below:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CW1BCSC3?ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_AM6M31HM3W6TQ71K12WV&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_AM6M31HM3W6TQ71K12WV&social_share=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_AM6M31HM3W6TQ71K12WV
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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/.
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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 Morsels Press and can be purchased online wherever you like to buy books, and can also be requested at your local library.
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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 paulettekennedy.com and find books like The Devil and Mrs. Davenport at your favorite booksellers or your local library.
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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 purchase your books. You can also find more about Ananda Lima at her website, anandalima.com.
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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 wherever you enjoy your books.
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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.
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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 Headless Men is available now from Cemetery Gates Media.
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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.
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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.
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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 from your favorite book retailer.
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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 March 26, 2024.
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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 Transgressions--now available from Horrotica Publications.
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