Sley House Presents

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 about the book's unique take on fat-phobic media, dealing with depictions of weight and its relationship to self-esteem, and how we begin to dissect our own sense of self-worth by looking at the systems that feed us for good and bad.You can find more about Luke Dumas at his website, www.lukedumas.com, and you can get Nothing Tastes As Good at your local library or your favorite book retailer today.

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.

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.

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 available from Tor Nightfire. With Trevor, he talks about decentering canons, focusing on the stories and conflicts of working class people in their own epic right, pop art as pulse, fear and love and a lot more.You can find Stephen Graham Jones at www.stephengrahamjones.com and you can find his work at your local library or your favorite book retailer.

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 historian in America's Most Gothic. She breaks down what is most important to her in her work, how the Gothic shapes our perception of history, and why it's important to remember the spiritual alongside the modern in history and literature both.You can find Leanna at her website www.leannareneehieber.com, and you can get her novels at your local library or your favorite book retailer.