Sley House Presents
Episodes
Episode #223: The Ghost in Cabin 13 with J.C. Phillipps
26 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Author and illustrator J.C. Phillipps is her to talk about her middle grade graphic novel The Ghost in Cabin 13, available now from Penguin Workshop. ...
Episode #222: A Spell for Saints and Sinners with Emily Carpenter
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Author Emily Carpenter is here to talk about her latest novel, A Spell for Saints and Sinners, available now from Kensington. She talks about the book...
Episode #221: The Last Contract of Isako with Fonda Lee
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Best-selling and award-winning author Fonda Lee joins the show to talk about samurai and her new book The Last Contract of Isako, now available from O...
Episode #220: Indigent with Briana Cox
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Author Briana Cox visits the show to share her debut novel Indigent, currently self-published and available for purchase direct or through most online...
Episode #219: The Girl with a Thousand Faces with Sunyi Dean
10 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Best-selling author Sunyi Dean visits the show to dive into some of the themes and elements of her new book The Girl with a Thousand Faces, now availa...
Episode #218: Death's Daughter with S.A. Barnes
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dying for a good read? You're in luck! S.A. Barnes returns to the show (for the fourth time!) to talk about her latest book, Death's Daughter. She tal...
Episode #217: Sisters of the Lizard with Jackson Ford
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Best-selling author Jackson Ford returns to talk about his latest novel, Sisters of the Lizard, the sequel to The Bone Raiders. He dives into what he ...
Episode #216: The Language of Liars with S.L. Huang
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning author S.L. Huang visits the show to talk about their new book The Language of Liars, now available from Tordotcom. With host Trevor, Hu...
Episode #215: Broken Dolls with Ally Malinenko
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcoming back Stoker-Award winning author Ally Malinenko, Trevor and Ally break down her latest novel Broken Dolls, now available from all major book...
Episode #214: The Photonic Effect with Mike Chen
25 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Bestselling author Mike Chen is on the show to talk about his latest book The Photonic Effect, now available from Saga Press. He talks about the book'...
Episode #213: Invasive Species with Ellery Adams
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
New York Times Bestselling author Ellery Adams visits to talk about her debut horror novel, Invasive Species, now available from Hanover Square Press....
Episode #212: The Take with Kelly Yang
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Best-selling author and literary superstar Kelly Yang visits to talk about her latest novel The Take, available April 21, 2026, from Berkley. She talk...
Episode #211: The Haunted Houses She Calls Her Own with Gwendolyn Kiste
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Multiple award-winning author Gwendolyn Kiste comes back to the show to talk about her new collection The Haunted Houses She Calls Her Own, now availa...
Episode #210: Writhe with Abby Vail
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Author Abby Vail is here to talk about her new book Writhe, available now from Sobelo Books. She talks about writing unforgivable characters, acting w...
Episode #209: Morsel with Carter Keane
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Author Carter Keane comes on to talk about their debut novella Morsel, available April 14, 2026, from Tor Nightfire. With host Trevor, they talk about...
Episode #208: Dark Sisters with Kristi DeMeester
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Author Kristi DeMeester visits the show to talk about her latest novel, Dark Sisters, published in winter 2025. She talks about writing problematic ch...
Episode #207: The Subtle Art of Folding Space with John Chu
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning author John Chu talks about his new novel The Subtle Art of Folding Space, available April 7, 2026, from Tor. He talks quantum physics (...
Episode #206: The Fortune Tellers of Rue Daru with Olesya Salnikova Gilmore
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Author Olesya Salnikova Gilmore is back to talk about her new book The Fortune Tellers of Rue Daru, now available from Berkley. She talks about the hi...
Episode #205: Nothing Tastes As Good with Luke Dumas
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Luke Dumas, the author of The Paleontologist, is here to talk about his latest novel Nothing Tastes As Good, out March 31, 2026 from Atria. He talks a...
Episode #204: Cold Snap with Angela Sylvaine
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Bram Stoker Award-Nominated author Angela Sylvaine returns to talk about her new novel, Cold Snap, the sequel to Frost Bite now available from Dark Ma...
Episode #203: Crawlspace with Adam Christopher
21 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
New York Times best-selling author Adam Christopher visits to talk about his new novel Crawlspace, available now from Tor Nightfire. With Trevor, he t...
Episode #202: Cabaret in Flames with Hache Pueyo
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Disclaimer: This episode does contain conversation about violence of a nature that may not be suitable for all listeners. Discretion is advised.Trevor...
Episode #201: Nobody's Baby with Olivia Waite
15 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode #200: The Two Deaths of Lillian Carmichael with Paulette Kennedy
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Paulette Kennedy, award-winning author, returns to the show to talk about her latest book, The Two Deaths of Lillian Carmichael, available now from La...
Episode #199: Between Two Fires with Christopher Buehlman
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrating the rerelease of his hit novel Between Two Fires, Christopher Buehlman joins hosts Trevor and Collin to dive into the book, its major them...
Episode #198: Night of the Mannequins with Stephen Graham Jones
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Episode #197: The Eterna Files and Gothic Histories with Leanna Renee Hieber
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 his...
Episode #196: The Body with Bethany C. Morrow
14 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode #195: Trad Wife with Saratoga Schaefer
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode #194: Everyone in the Group Chat Dies with L.M. Chilton
07 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ga...
Episode #193: Dead First with Johnny Compton
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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, ava...
Episode #192: The Last Witch with C.J. Cooke
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Episode #191: A Box Full of Darkness with Simone St. James
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode #190: The Dark Times of Nimble Nottingham with Ryan James Black
17 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 oth...
Episode #189: Ring Shout with P. Djèlí Clark
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Author P. Djèlí Clark visits to celebrate the paperback release of Ring Shout, now available from Tor Nightfire. He breaks down the importance of th...
Episode #188: Year End Superlatives with Amanda Bernat (Her Infinite Archive)
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trevor is joined by writer and book reviewer Amanda Bernat, the owner of Her Infinite Archive, to discuss their 2025 superlative fiction.For more info...
Sley House Presents Christmas Eve Special: "Fishing for Charlie" by David Corse
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this exclusive audio production, Sley House presents "Fishing for Charlie," a short ghost story by author David Corse. David Corse is a weird horro...
Episode #186: The Witch Roads with Kate Elliott
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 explore...
Episode #185: This Gilded Abyss with Rebecca Thorne
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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. Alongs...
Episode #184: Daughter of No Worlds with Carissa Broadbent
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode #183: The Haunting of Moscow House with Olesya Salnikova Gilmore
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trevor is joined by author Olesya Salnikova Gilmore to talk about her second novel, The Haunting of Moscow House, now available in paperback from Berk...
Episode #182: Honeyeater with Kathleen Jennings
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Author and illustrator Kathleen Jennings joins the show to talk about her latest novel Honeyeater, now available from Tor Books. She breaks down the A...
Episode #181: The Haunting of Bellington Cottage with Laura Parnum
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode #180: Sacrificial Animals with Kailee Pedersen
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrating the release of her novel Sacrificial Animals in paperback, author and opera singer Kailee Pedersen joins the podcast to discuss the book's...
Episode #179: Psychopomp & Circumstance with Eden Royce
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eden Royce joins the podcast for a discussion of her latest novella, Psychopomp & Circumstance (now available from Tordotcom). She talks with host...
Episode #178: Daedalus Is Dead with Seamus Sullivan
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Seamus Sullivan joins Trevor to talk about his debut novel Daedalus Is Dead, available now from Tordotcom. Seamus breaks down his love for Greek mytho...
Episode #177: The Hong Kong Widow with Kristen Loesch
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
Special Episode: Halloween Friends and Memories
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode #175: Extremity with Nicholas Binge
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode #174: The Brood with Rebecca Baum
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Author Rebecca Baum talks about her new book The Brood, available from Thomas & Mercer on October 28, 2025. With Trevor, she discusses cicadas, au...
Episode #173: Cathedral of the Drowned with Nathan Ballingrud
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan Ballingrud returns to talk about Cathedral of the Drowned, the second novella of his Lunar Gothic trilogy. With Trevor, he talks about seeing h...
Episode #172: When They Burned the Butterfly with Wen-yi Lee
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 n...
Episode #171: The Hunger We Pass Down with Jen Sookfong Lee
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 fami...
Episode #170: Crafting for Sinners with Jenny Kiefer
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ta...
Episode #169: How to Fake a Haunting with Christa Carmen
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ha...
Episode #168: The Autumn Springs Retirement Home Massacre with Philip Fracassi
04 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
Episode #167: Saltcrop with Yume Kitasei
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yume Kitasei sits down to share about her latest novel, Saltcrop, available September 30, 2025 from Flatiron Books. With Trevor, she talks about near-...
Episode #166: The October Film Haunt with Michael Wehunt
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode #165: This Is My Body with Lindsay King-Miller
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 st...
Episode #164: Mystery James Digs Her Own Grave with Ally Russell
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 or...
Episode #163: Fiend with Alma Katsu
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode #162: Coffin Moon with Keith Rosson
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 va...
Episode #161: Breathe In, Bleed Out with Brian McAuley
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian McAuley, slasher writer extraordinaire (and film professor), returns to talk about his latest book Breathe In, Bleed Out, now available from Poi...
Episode #160: Lucky Day with Chuck Tingle
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
Episode #159: The Possession of Alba Díaz with Isabel Cañas
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 d...
Episode #158: The Bone Raiders with Jackson Ford
16 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 proce...
Episode #157: House of Monstrous Women with Daphne Fama
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode #156: Interview with Lio Min
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode #155: Angel Down with Daniel Kraus
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Trevo...
Episode #154: Interview with Cassandra Khaw
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trevor is joined by award-winning author Cassandra Khaw to talk about their new book The Library at Hellebore, now available from Tor Nightfire. Toget...
Episode #153: Interview with Seth Haddon
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode #152: Interview with Wendy N. Wagner
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 horro...
Episode #151: Interview with CJ Leede
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 rel...
Episode #150: Crypt of the Moon Spider with Nathan Ballingrud
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode #149: Interview with Nicholas Belardes
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Episode #148: Interview with Dennis Mahoney
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 think...
Episode #147: Interview with Hana Lee
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 tal...
Episode #146: Interview with Patrick Barb
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Episode #145: Interview with Sarah Pinborough
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, a...
Episode #144: Interview with Matt Serafini
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trevor visits with author Matt Serafini about his new book Feeders, available May 20 from Gallery Books. They talk candidly about their feelings on so...
Episode #143: Interview with Emily Tesh
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
Episode #142: The Artist of Blackberry Grange with Paulette Kennedy
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gothic author extraordinaire Paulette Kennedy is back to talk about her latest book, The Artist of Blackberry Grange. Alongside Trevor, she talks abou...
Episode #141: Interview with Collin Armstrong
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trevor sits down with author and artist Collin Armstrong to discuss his debut novel Polybius, available April 29 from Gallery Books. Together, they ta...
Episode #140: When the Wolf Comes Home with Nat Cassidy
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode #139: Interview with Ai Jiang
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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. T...
Episode #138: Cold Eternity with S.A. Barnes
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 expl...
Episode #137: Christa Carmen and Beneath the Poet's House
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trevor is joined by Stoker Award-winning author Christa Carmen to talk about Beneath the Poet's House, her recently released second novel. Together, t...
Episode #136: KC Jones and White Line Fever
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode #135: Erika T. Wurth and The Haunting of Room 904
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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....
Episode #134: Interview with Saratoga Schaefer
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Trevor this episode is Saratoga Schaefer, the debut author of Serial Killer Support Group, available from Crooked Lane Books on March 18! Toge...
Episode #133: Interview with Leslie J. Anderson
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
Episode #132: Interview with Rebecca Thorne
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trevor and Sley House intern Amelia Hirsch join in for a conversation with Rebecca Thorne, the author of the best-selling Tomes & Tea cozy romanta...
Episode #131: Interview with Amal El-Mohtar
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode #130: Interview with Kerstin Hall
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Trevor talks to Kerstin Hall about her latest novel, Asunder, published by TorDotCom in 2024. Kerstin shares her ideas about complex ...
Episode #129: Interview with Emily H. Wilson
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Trevor sits down with author Emily H. Wilson to talk about Inanna, the first novel in her Sumerians trilogy, published in 2023 and 20...
Episode #128: Interview with Clay McLeod Chapman
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Trevor sits down to talk with Clay McLeod Chapman about his new book, Wake Up and Open Your Eyes, available January 7, 2025 from Quir...
Episode #127: A Year of Reviews with Anna Dupre (Anna Rose Reads)
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this mega super long episode, Anna Dupre joins Trevor from fanfiaddict.com and her own YouTube channel Anna Rose Reads to talk about their favorite...
Episode #126: David Corse and Alex Ebenstein Talk Split Scream
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we host David Corse and Alex Ebenstein to talk about Corse's Mother Is Coming Home, a novellette featured in Split Scream Vol. 6, edi...
Episode #125: Lora Senf and the Loneliest Place
01 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lora Senf is back to talk about her novel The Loneliest Place, the conclusion of her Blight Harbor Trilogy. Together, they talk about awe, about neuro...
Episode #124: On a Chopping Spree with Angela Sylvaine
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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. T...