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183. Episode #183: The Haunting of Moscow House with Olesya Salnikova Gilmore
51:42||Ep. 183Trevor is joined by author Olesya Salnikova Gilmore to talk about her second novel, The Haunting of Moscow House, now available in paperback from Berkley. Together, they talk about the book's origins, its reflection on Russian history, and how the book presents Gothic imagery while also dealing with real-world problems like historic erasure.You can find Olesya Salnikova Gilmore at olesyagilmore.com and the book at your favorite book retailer or at your local library.
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182. Episode #182: Honeyeater with Kathleen Jennings
47:27||Ep. 182Author and illustrator Kathleen Jennings joins the show to talk about her latest novel Honeyeater, now available from Tor Books. She breaks down the Australian Gothic, the craft of creative observation, and reflects on what makes literature so fascinating and contemplative from her artistic perspective.You can find more about Kathleen Jennings at kathleenjennings.com, and you can get Honeyeater now from your favorite book retailer or your local library.
181. Episode #181: The Haunting of Bellington Cottage with Laura Parnum
37:57||Ep. 181Author 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 importance of middle grade literature in conveying important ideas about conflict, identity-building, and communication. You can find more from Laura Parnum at www.lauraparnum.com, and you can get The Haunting of Bellington Cottage now from your local library or favorite book retailer.
180. Episode #180: Sacrificial Animals with Kailee Pedersen
52:42||Ep. 180Celebrating the release of her novel Sacrificial Animals in paperback, author and opera singer Kailee Pedersen joins the podcast to discuss the book's roots in the rural Midwest, how the book deals with toxic masculinity and racism, and more.You can find more of Kailee Pedersen at kaileepedersen.com, and you can get Sacrificial Animals now in paperback or hardcover from your favorite book retailer or your local library.
179. Episode #179: Psychopomp & Circumstance with Eden Royce
52:22||Ep. 179Eden Royce joins the podcast for a discussion of her latest novella, Psychopomp & Circumstance (now available from Tordotcom). She talks with host Trevor about the book's historic fantasy backdrop, about living with and promoting dignity for one another, and more.You can find more of Eden Royce's projects at edenroyce.com, and you can get Psychopomp & Circumstance today at your favorite book retailer or your local library.
178. Episode #178: Daedalus Is Dead with Seamus Sullivan
56:41||Ep. 178Seamus Sullivan joins Trevor to talk about his debut novel Daedalus Is Dead, available now from Tordotcom. Seamus breaks down his love for Greek mythology, and then explores with Trevor the importance of not being a jerk and how Daedalus fits into his thoughts on dark fantasy and mythology.You can get Daedalus Is Dead today from your favorite book retailer or from your local library.
177. Episode #177: The Hong Kong Widow with Kristen Loesch
47:37||Ep. 177Kristen 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 ideas, like hauntings, meaning-making, and fate without destiny.You can find Kirsten Loesch online at kristenloesch.com, and you can get The Hong Kong Widow today from Berkley Publishing at your favorite book retailer or your local library.