Sley House Presents
Episodes
Episode #108: Interview with Meredith Katz
04 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Trevor talks with author and RPG writer Meredith Katz about their unique blend of speculative romance fiction. They talk about repres...
Episode #107: Ghost Station with S.A. Barnes
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode #106: Interview with Jennifer Thorne
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Trevor is joined by author Jennifer Thorne, author of Lute, Night Music, and together with Lee Kelly, The Antiquity Affair. They disc...
Episode #105: Catching Up with Robert Ottone
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode #104: Interview with Gwendolyn Kiste
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Trevor sits down to talk with Gwendolyn Kiste, the multi-time Bram Stoker Award winning author of Reluctant Immortals and The Hauntin...
Episode #103: Interview with S.E. Porter
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode #102: How We Think About Love (feat. Alexis Dubon)
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode #101: Interview with Sunny Moraine
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Trevor speaks with Sunny Moraine, the author of Your Shadow Half Remains, a novella published by Tor Nightfire on February 6, 2024. T...
Episode #100: Interview with Emily Ruth Verona
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Trevor sits down to talk to Emily Ruth Verona, the author of Midnight on Beacon Street, a novel now available from Harper Perennial. Emily ...
Episode #99: Interview with Amy Avery
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Trevor joins with Amy Avery to discuss her novel The Longest Autumn, available January 2024 from Flatiron Books. They talk about curr...
Episode #98: Interview with Jenny Kiefer
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Trevor sits down for a talk with author and business owner Jenny Kiefer, whose new novel This Wretched Valley is available from Quirk...
Episode #97: Interview with Ally Malinenko
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Trevor sits down with Ally Malinenko, author of the middle-grade horror books Ghost Girl andThis Appearing House. Together, they talk...
Episode #96: Reflection on 2023
30 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katelyn and Trevor sit down to reflect on their 2023. They engage together on a critical reflection on the year, both summing up thei...
Episode #95: Candy Cain Kills with Brian McAuley
23 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Trevor visits with WGA screen writer and author Brian McAuley about his latest novel from Shortwave books, Candy Cain Kills. They tal...
Episode #94: Interview with Jacob Steven Mohr
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Trevor visits with author and editor Jacob Steven Mohr about the collection of epistolary fiction he edited called Dead Letters, now ...
Episode #93: Interview with JB McLaurin
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Trevor welcomes Jeremy back to the studio as they interview author JB McLaurin about his debut novel, Black Echoes, published by Sley House...
And Now for Something Completely Different, Part Two: Unveiling the new theme song
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey everyone! Jeremy here. I am so proud to bring to you our new theme song. We hope you enjoy it, and that when you hear it, you think Sley House. Le...
Episode #92: Interview with Christa Carmen
11 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christa Carmen joins to talk about her upcoming novel, The Daughters of Block Island, out December 1, 2023 from Thomas & Mercer. ...
Episode #91: Interview with Nat Cassidy
28 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Trevor sits down with Nat Cassidy, author of Mary and Nestlings, both available from Tor Nightfire. Nat talks about his love for art ...
Episode #90: Spooky Season Media with Katrina Carruth
22 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Trevor meets with friend of the show and author Katrina Carruth to talk about their favorite Spooky Season media, from books to film and television, a...
Episode #89: Interview with Angela Sylvaine
07 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join in this week as Trevor sits down with author Angela Sylvaine to talk about her debut horror novel, Frost Bite. They talk about tiger kings, nosta...
Episode 88: Interview with Erika T Wurth
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this episode as we speak with author Erika T. Wurth about her debut horror novel, White Horse. We talk about definitions of New Wave horror...
Episode 87: Interview with Lora Senf
17 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Trevor sits down with Lora Senf, author of the Blight Harbor series of middle grade horror, to talk about her latest novel, Th...
Episode 86: Interview with Alex Ebenstein
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Trevor sits down with Alex Ebenstein to talk about his latest novella, Melonhead Mayhem. They talk about cryptids, urban legen...
Episode 85: Interview with Scott Leeds
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Trevor sits down with author Scott Leeds, whose new novel Schrader's Chord releases September 5 from Tor Nightfire. Scott and Trevor talk a...
Episode 84: (Uncut and Uncensored) Interview with Desirée Niccoli
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sley House's host Katelyn sits down for a lengthy, unfiltered interview with author Desirée Niccoli, reacting to her writing journey and the power an...
Dramatic Reading: The Hanged Woman by JR Billingsley, published originally in Postcard Shorts in October 2013
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
While this piece of flash fiction might remind listeners of Mike Flanagan's HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE, Billingsley actually published this piece while in...
Episode 83: Interview with Laura Parnum
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Trevor sits down with middle grade author Laura Parnum to talk about her new book, Peril at Price Manor. They cover topics lik...
Episode 82: Interview with Katrina Monroe
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Trevor visits with Katrina Monroe, author of They Drown Our Daughters and Graveyard of Lost Children, to talk about her energy-conscious ghost, the ma...
Episode 81: Interview with Katherine Silva
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hosts Trevor and Eva talk to Katherine Silva about her series The Wild Oblivion. They talk about emotive horror, Katherine's literary...
Episode 80: Interview with Ness Brown
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Trevor sits down with astrophysicist and author Ness Brown, whose debut novella The Scourge Between Stars released from Nightf...
Episode 79: Interview w/ KC Jones
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Trevor sits down with Stoker Award-nominated author KC Jones about his debut novel, Black Tide, available everywhere from Tor Nightfi...
Episode 78: Interview with Philip Fracassi
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Trevor and Eva sit down with Bram Stoker Award-nominated author Philip Fracassi about his novel Boys in the Valley, coming Jul...
Episode 77: Interview w/ Liz Kerin
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Trevor interviews Liz Kerin, author of Night's Edge from Tor Nightfire (out June 20, 2023). They talk about her upcoming novel and it...
Episode 76: Interview w/ Daniel Kraus
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Trevor and Sley House's summer podcast assistant Eva Weege interview multi-award winning author Daniel Kraus about his upcoming novel...
Trailer for Dramatic Reading: Edgar Allan Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart"
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Please enjoy this free preview of Sley House Presents dramatic reading of Edgar Allan Poe's classic story, "The Tell-Tale Heart." If you like what you...
Trailer for Dramatic Reading: Edith Nesbit's "John Charrington's Wedding"
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Please enjoy this free preview of Sley House Presents dramatic reading of Edith Nesbit's classic ghost story, "John Charrington's Wedding." If you lik...
Episode 75: A Psalm for the Wild-Built
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kate and Trevor talk about upcoming books, some brief news surrounding AI in art, and discuss Becky Chambers' novella A Psalm for the...
Episode 74: The Cybernetic Tea Shop
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katelyn and Trevor catch up on their recent reads and discuss "The Cybernetic Tea Shop," a cozy, queer novella from Meredith Katz. Ho...
Episode 73: Interview with Bethany Cole
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Trevor is joined by artist and designer Collin Williamson in a conversation with physical media artist, translator, and academic Beth...
Episode 72: Interview with William Sterling
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Trevor interviews William Sterling, podcasting host of Killer Mediums (available everywhere you get your podcasts) and author of Killer Be ...
Episode 71: Heartstopper Vol 2
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Trevor and Katelyn join together to share news, talk recent reads, and discuss Heartstopper Vol. 2 by Alice Oseman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...
Episode 70: Interview with RA Busby
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Trevor is joined by Shirley Jackson Award-winning author R.A. Busby in a conversation about her novella Corporate Body, published through C...
Episode 69: Interview with KC Grifant
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Trevor speaks with award-winning author KC Grifant about her latest novel, Melinda West: Monster Gunslinger. Hosted on Acast. See aca...
Episode 68: Suspiria (2018)
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Katelyn presents Trevor with a birthday surprise, talks TBR lists and whether or not multiple books read at a time hurts overall retention and TBR com...
Episode 67: Interview with Rachel Harrison
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Trevor and Kate sit down with Rachel Harrison, author of Such Sharp Teeth, Black Sheep, Cackle, and The Return to discuss her stories, what...
Episode 66: Heartstoppers Volume One
11 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Trevor and Kate are back this week to discuss their gargantuan first date, new imprint Bramble's coming titles, the books they're looking forward to, ...
Edith Nesbit's "From the Dead"
25 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another hour of horror and mystery. Welcome to Sley House Presents.This week, we are proud to introduce you to Arthur, a young man in love ...
Episode 65: An Interview with Laurel Hightower
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jeremy returns to join Trevor in their interview with author Laurel Hightower. They talk about her upcoming collection of short stories out...
Episode 64: Eric LaRocca's THINGS HAVE GOTTEN WORSE SINCE WE LAST SPOKE
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Trevor and Kate take an in-depth look at Eric LaRocca's novella, Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke. Kate reveals the latest in s...
Episode 63: A Look at Agustina Bazterrica's TENDER IS THE FLESH
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Trevor and Katelyn look at a recent novel by Agustina Bazterrica: horror novel Tender is the Flesh. They discuss what worked for them, what...
Episode 62: And Now For Something Different...
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this very special episode, Trevor takes a few minutes to introduce you to his new cohost: his partner in life, his best friend, his significant oth...
Episode 61: A Marvel Send Off
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's very special episode, your host from the beginning -- Jeremy -- is stepping down to focus on his duties as editor-in-chief of Sley House Pu...
Episode 60: Sley House Looks Ahead to 2023
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
So many things are in the works at Sley House for 2023, this week the guys take a breather to talk about their upcoming projects, appearances, and pla...
Episode 59: 2022 Year in Review
07 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Despite Jeremy's already tired and very juvenile joke ("Year in Review" not "Urine Review"), the guys take the rest of the episode seriously as they c...
Episode 58: Craft -- Figurative Language
17 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this final episode on our initial series on craft, Jeremy and Trevor give a thorough overview of the elements of figurative language, and how it ca...
Episode 57: Craft -- Setting
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Jeremy and Trevor turn their discussion on craft to another important element: setting. They talk about the importance of setting ...
Episode 56: Craft -- Dialogue
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the guys dive back into craft after a wonderful discussion with author Tracy Cross, continuing the discussion on dialogue and its component...
Episode 55: Tracy Cross and ROOTWORK
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jeremy and Trevor welcome author Tracy Cross on the show. Taking a quick break on their series on craft, the guys welcome Tracy to the stud...
Episode 54: Craft -- Character and Narration
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing their series on craft, in this episode, Jeremy and Trevor discuss characters and narration. They talk about what makes compelling character...
Episode 53: Craft--Narrative Structure
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the guys look at narrative structure with regards to craft. They talk about several key terms and give some amazing contemporary examples. ...
Episode 52: Craft--a Look at Theme and Literary Conventions
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy has an MFA in creative writing, is a published author, and a teacher of creative writing at the graduate and undergraduate level. He wears thes...
TM Morgan's "Telethon"
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's 1982, and middle-aged Tommy Liplet has been the comedian in residence for Pittsburgh's WPXT, channel 20, hosting the local telethon for years. Th...
Episode 51: Looking at the connection between horror and comedy
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Trevor and Jeremy, spurred on by an audience question asked at a panel Jeremy had recently been featured on, the guys weigh the question an...
Episode 50: An Interview with Cina Pelayo
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jeremy sits down with author Cina Pelayo to discuss the breadth of her work. They discuss how writing true crime can take an emotional toll...
Episode 49: Universal Horror's 1941 classic -- The Wolfman
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Trevor and Jeremy discuss the Universal Horror classic monster film, 1941's The Wolfman, starring Lon Chaney Jr., Claude Rains, Bela Lugosi...
Episode 48: Interview with Leanna Renee Hieber and Andrea Janes
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Trevor welcomes new intern Lillian onto the show as Jeremy is out of town and they welcome the co-authors of the new nonfiction book A Haun...
Episode 47: Universal Horror's The Invisible Man
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy and Trevor break down the Invisible Man, the genre-bending direction of James Whale, and the impact of this film on both science-fiction and ho...
Episode 46: Universal Horror's The Mummy
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, Jeremy and Trevor talk about the Mummy, the recurrence of actor Edward Van Sloane, and the issue of British Colonialism in light of a wo...
Episode 45: Some Book Recommendations
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the guys take a break from the Universal Horror Monsters to bring you some absolutely terrific reads for SPOOKY SEASON. Join us as we take ...
Episode 44: Universal Horror's Bride of Frankenstein
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Trevor and Jeremy practice rolling their R's -- no wait, that's not the main focus. The main focus is to make fun of the actor who played L...
Episode 43: Universal Horror Monsters FRANKENSTEIN
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing the Summer of Universal Horror, the guys take a look at the 1931 classic FRANKENSTEIN, starring Boris Karloff, Collin Clive, Mae Clark, and...
Episode 42: Interview with Brian McAuley
12 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Author Brian McAuley has been writing screenplays for years, and his first novel, Curse of the Reaper, is about to be released. An avid horror fan, Br...
Episode 41: Star Wars Update 1996
31 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are in the midst of the SUMMER OF UNIVERSAL HORROR! But to take a quick break, this week we catch up with Trevor as he's finished this round of Sta...
Episode 40: Universal Studios Horror Classic--DRACULA
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Just when you thought you were done hearing about the vampire, this week Jeremy and Curtis kick off the Summer of Universal Horror by discussing the 1...
KC Grifant's "U-Train"
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Sley House's first ever scripted drama, we are proud to present to you KC Grifant's short story, "U-Train." Sley House is proud to bring you this s...
Episode 39: Marina Lostetter Roundtable -- "Open House on Haunted Hill" by John Wiswell.
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we welcome our guests for one more short episode discussing recent Nebula Award winner for short fiction, "Open House on Haunted Hill" by J...
Episode 38: An Interview with Author Marina Lostetter
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the guys interview author Marina Lostetter, and talk about representation, the importance of research and portraying characters accur...
Episode 37: A Celebration of Pride Month
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 p...
Episode 36: Prelude to the SUMMER OF UNIVERSAL MONSTERS
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jeremy and Curtis discuss two silent movies that served as precursors to the phenomenon that was the Universal Monster shared universe. Lon...
Episode 35: 2022 Spring Movie Review
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the guys dissect the movies that came to theaters this past spring. From movies like The Batman to Everything Everywhere All At Once (which...
Episode 34: An Introduction to the Victorian Ghost Story
05 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the guys are joined by guest host Michael Kellermeyer, editor and owner of Old Style Tales Press. In this episode, they want to introduce r...
Episode 33: Our Adventure to StokerCon 2022
28 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the guys rehash their recent road trip through Kansas on their way to Denver, Colorado for 2022's StokerCon. They talk about books they bou...
Episode 32: Interview with Old Style Tales Press Owner and Editor Michael Kellermeyer
22 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the guys sit down with editor, writer, and owner of Old Style Tales Press Michael Kellermeyer. If you haven't checked out Old Style Tales, ...
Episode 31: SA Barnes Interview
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Just in time for StokerCon 2022, we interview SA Barnes about her new novel, Dead Silence. We talk about the importance of literacy, and how to engage...
Episode 30: Dialogue Code-switching and the Maltese Falcon
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are few things that are truly American. Blues, Jazz, McCarthyism, and the hard-boiled detective novel define 20th Century America, all born and ...
Episode 29: Fairies, Mummies, and Ghosts: The Weird Fiction of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, the guys take on Doyle's weird fiction. Best known as the author of Sherlock Holmes, Doyle frequently dabbled in the supernatu...
Ep 28: A Look at Ray Bradbury
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the guys are joined by KM West as they discuss Ray Bradbury. A science fiction and horror author, Bradbury was an influential author in the...
Ep 27: Interview with K.M. West
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jeremy, Trevor, and Curtis meet with artist and author K.M. West to discuss her latest novel, Wild Things Will Roam. Hosted on Acast....
Ep 26: Interview with Alma Katsu
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the guys have the pleasure of sitting down with best-selling and award-winning novelist Alma Katsu, author of The Hunger, The Deep, Red Wid...
Episode 25 Winter 2021/2022 Movie Review
03 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 24: Interview with Rich Handley
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Trevor, Jeremy, and Curtis interview comics historian, writer and editor Rich Handley. Handley is the editor of Eaglemoss's Star Trek Graph...
Season Two Premier: Episode 23 -- 20th Century’s Goya For Ghouls: Charles Addams and the Addams Family
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
They're creepy and they're spooky, and they and their creator are the subject of our season two premier. Come learn about the man who created the cree...
Episode 22: Vampire Wrap Up -- Part Five of our Stoker Dracula Series
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the first season finale of Sley House Publishing Presents Lit Bits, the guys bring it all home in their discussion of the lasting legacy of Stoker'...
Episode 21: You’re Going to Stick that Where?! The Life and Times of Vlad Dracula
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger Warning: This episode contains graphic depictions of people being put to death in gruesome ways. If this kind of thing bothers you, please do ...
Episode 20: The Lyceum, Death Masks, Strokes, and Syphilis -- The Life of Bram Stoker Part Two
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the boys finish up the life of Bram Stoker, from the publication of his novel Dracula to the sale of the Lyceum, the deaths of some importa...
Episode Nineteen: The Petty Clerk on the Flying Trapeze: Part One of the Life of Bram Stoker
15 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the boys continue their deep dive into vampires and the novel, Dracula, by starting their examination of Bram Stoker's life. Here they cove...
Episode 18: Bram Stoker’s Dracula, Part One. Vampires Everywhere!
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Part One of our multi-episode season finale, the boys, in beginning their discussion on one of the most influential horror authors, take a look at ...
Episode Seventeen: 2021 Year in Review
31 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate the end of 2021 and the beginning of 2022, the guys take a moment to reflect on their first year as a publisher and a podcast, talk about...
Episode Sixteen: It’s a Sley House Christmas 2021
24 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the boy's celebrate the season by taking a look at Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol and talk about what Christmas means to them. Join Je...