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Blending comedy and thoughtful discussion, our hosts analyze genre fiction and movies for what works, what doesn't, and provide updates for what is going on at the publishing house.
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113. Episode #113: Interview with Ananda Lima
01:01:08In 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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112. Episode #112: Interview with Constance Fay
44:35Trevor 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.111. Episode #111: Reanimated Rex with Alex Ebenstein
57:04Dinosaurs 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.110. Episode #110: Interview with L.P. Hernandez
52:09Join 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.109. Episode #109: Talking First Light with Liz Kerin
55:38Liz 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.108. Episode #108: Interview with Meredith Katz
52:30In 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.107. Episode #107: Ghost Station with S.A. Barnes
54:50S.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.