Sley House Presents

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 Matter Ink. They talk about writing sequels, the economy of storytelling, and dive into the significance of what's real in fiction.You can find more about Angela Sylvaine at her website, angelasylvaine.com, and you can get both novels in the Frost Bite series now direct from Dark Matter Ink or through your favorite online book retailer.

New York Times best-selling author Adam Christopher visits to talk about his new novel Crawlspace, available now from Tor Nightfire. With Trevor, he talks about his origins as a sci-fi writer, the shape of horror in his new novel, and what is compelling to him about dread and the unknown in his fiction.You can find more about Adam Christopher online at www.adamchristopher.me, and you can get Crawlspace at your local library or your favorite book retailer today.

Disclaimer: This episode does contain conversation about violence of a nature that may not be suitable for all listeners. Discretion is advised.Trevor is joined by award-winning writer Hache Pueyo to talk about her new novella Cabaret in Flames, now available from Tordotcom. They talk about the reason for writing about dark things in fiction, about how violence impacts people and characters alike, and the importance of asking hard questions no matter your ability to answer them.You can find more of Hache Pueyo's work at hachepueyo.com, and you can get her novellas from Tordotcom now at your local library or your favorite book retailer.

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.

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.

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.