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The Dead Tree Society Podcast
by Trevor Williamson
The Dead Tree Society Podcast is focused on speculative fiction in all varieties, with author interviews in science fiction, fantasy, horror, and other related speculative fiction genres and subgenres. The show also features occasional literature deep dives, conversations about popular culture, and original audio short fiction. Formerly Sley House Presents. Hosted by Trevor Williamson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Episode #263: When the Night Comes Knocking with Katherine Daniel
Debut author Katherine Daniel visits The Dead Tree Society to talk about When the Night Comes Knocking, her novel available October 20 from Berkley. She talks about cryptids, about Appalachian horror, and how we process and think about guilt and regret. You can find more about Katherine Daniel at...
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Episode #262: Witchcraft for Wayward Girls with Grady Hendrix
In this episode, best-selling author Grady Hendrix visits to talk about his novel Witchcraft for Wayward Girls. I could tell you all that's in this episode, but it's Grady Hendrix and maybe that's enough of an indication that it's worth the listen. You can find more from Grady Hendrix at...
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Episode #261: As You Wake, Break the Shell with Becky Chambers
Award-winning and best-selling author Becky Chambers visits to talk about her latest novel, As You Wake, Break the Shell, available now from Harper Voyager. Becky breaks down the book's origins, talks about the nature of hope, memory, and love, and reflects on what she hopes her art can address…
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Episode #260: The Woman of the House with Kate Mooney
Fresh off the debut line at Berkley, Kate Mooney visits to talk about her novel The Woman of the House, available on October 13, 2026. She talks about performativity in class, gender, and relationships, about how decisions can come to define and haunt us, and about how her craft serves propulsive...
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Episode #259: Your Beloved Remains with Quinn Connor
In this episode, writing duo Quinn Connor joins to talk about their new book, Your Beloved Remains, now available in the U.S. from Flatiron. They talk about their unique writing process, about dark academia and queerness, about Arkansan Southern Gothic, and a whole lot more. You can find Quinn...
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Episode #258: House Haunters with KC Jones
Author KC Jones returns for a third time to talk about his latest novel House Haunters, available October 6, 2026, from Tor Nightfire. He talks about the book and its relationship to passion, about the book's reflections on art, aura, creation, and passion, as well as the way AI misses the mark…
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Episode #257: Portrait of a Haunting with Madison Tyler Nelson
In this episode, author Madison Tyler Nelson talks about her debut novel Portrait of a Haunting, available October 6 from Berkley. She talks about the difficulty of being witnessed, of wanting intimacy, and the challenge of vulnerability and more. You can find more from Madison Tyler Nelson at…
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Episode #256: The House of Gardenias with Isabel Cañas
Author Isabel Cañas is back to talk about her debut YA novel, The House of Gardenias, now available at your local library or your favorite bookstore. She talks about transitioning to YA, what books in this demographic allow her to explore, and some of the book's bigger ideas and reflections on…
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Episode #255: Worry Box with Chris Panatier
Author and artist Chris Panatier visits the show to talk about his latest novel, Worry Box, now available from Angry Robot Press. He talks about his origins as an artist, about his thoughts on the craft of writing and its skillbuilding, about the book's major thematic concepts surrounding homes,...
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Episode #254: Newbourne Park with Jennifer Thorne
Author Jennifer Thorne is back to talk about her latest novel Newbourne Park, available September 29, 2026, from Putnam. She talks about the book's dynamics on class, her thoughts on writing provocative story, and how she's accidentally become a Goblin Queen. You can find more about Jennifer…
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Episode #253: The Henchperson's Guide to Unionizing with Marshall J. Moore
Author Marshall J. Moore visits to talk about his latest cozy horror novel The Henchperson's Guide to Unionizing, now available from Bantam. He talks about the book's cozy, humorous antics, about the way the book still manages to address systemic issues pertaining to labor and alienation, and…
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Episode #252: The Need with Megan Mostyn-Brown
Author and screenwriter Megan Mostyn-Brown joins the show to talk about her debut novel, The Need, available September 22, 2026, from Del Rey. She talks about the book's reflections on power, about our cultural interest in cannibalism, and what it is we crave. You can find The Need today at your...
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Episode #251: Incarnate with Alma Katsu
Award-winning and best-selling author Alma Katsu returns to the show to talk about her latest book Incarnate, available on September 22, 2026 from GP Putnam's Sons. She talks about her history as a tech futurist for lettered agencies, about her thoughts on the current age of influencers and…
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Episode #250: The Astronaut Among the Flowers with P.A. Cornell
Author P.A. Cornell joins the show to talk about her short story collection, The Astronaut Among the Flowers, now available from Stars and Sabers Press. She talks about the book's many inspirations, how its speculative futures assist us in understanding our present moment, and more. You can find...
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Episode #249: Kiss, Slay, Replay with Rachel Harrison
Best-selling author Rachel Harrison returns to the podcast to talk about her latest novel, Kiss, Slay, Replay, now available from Berkley. She talks about her frustration with time loop narratives, how the time loop acts as metaphor for anxiety and depression, and breaking out of the loop for...
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Episode #248: These Walls Remember with Del Sandeen
Author Del Sandeen visits to talk about her latest novel, These Walls Remember, available now in the U.S. from Berkley. She talks about her take on what makes a book Southern Gothic, about the presence of hate and hurt in life and how we deal with it, and the importance of learning from one…
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Episode #247: The Devil Knows Her Name with C.N. Vair
Author C.N. Vair visits the show to talk about her debut novel from Berkley, The Devil Knows Her Name. They talk about the book, about dangerous plants, prey, and magic, and how her book reflects on witchcraft as feminism and the importance of incorporating the elements of danger when talking…
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Episode #246: Dreamland with Olivie Blake
Best-selling author Olivie Blake visits to talk about her latest book, Dreamland, now available from Tor Books. She talks about writing difficult characters, about the importance of reading deeply and interrogatively, and how the unlikable characters serve important function in telling stories…
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Episode #245: The Minimalist with Kailee Pedersen
Listenership Discretion Warning: This episode contains frank discussion about difficult topics, including reference to assault and self-harm. Please listen responsibly and with discretion. Author Kailee Pedersen returns to talk about her latest novel The Minimalist, available now in the U.S. from...
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Episode #244: The Hill in the Dark Grove with Liam Higginson
Author Liam Higginson joins the show to talk about his novel The Hill in the Dark Grove, available on August 11 from Hogarth. He talks about the book's origins in folk story, about the way it digs into history and politics, about how it reflects on love and pride, and a lot more. You can find…
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Episode #243: The House That Eats the Dead with Max Doty
Author Max Doty talks about his novel The House That Eats the Dead, out on August 18 from Bantam. He breaks down the story's origins on Reddit's NoSleep forum, about the creative process that drove him to write, and about how the book tackles big existential questions with a lot of fun. You can...
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Episode #242: Saint Delilah with Isabelle Spotts
Author and podcaster Isabelle Spotts joins the show to talk about her debut novel Saint Delilah, available August 11 from Berkley publishing. She talks all about becoming an outspoken feminist, about how her book tackles issues of autonomy and violence against women, and much more. You can find...
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Episode #241: Summer's Never Over with Darby Bozeman
Author Darby Bozeman visits the show to talk about her debut novel Summer's Never Over, a summer camp thriller available now from Berkley. She talks about her experience with summer camps, about the process of growing up and the meaning of summer as a season of growth, about friendships and...
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Episode #240: The Girl in the Walls with Meg Eden Kuyatt
Award-winning author Meg Eden Kuyatt visits to talk about her middle grade horror novel, The Girl in the Walls, available now from Scholastic Press. She talks about neurodivergence in her art, about building emotional intelligence, her love for Fire Emblem, and more. You can find more about Meg...
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Episode #239: The Pumpkin Princess and the Forever Night with Steven Banbury
Best-selling author Steven Banbury joins the show to talk about his series of Pumpkin Princess novels, available now from Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. He talks about writing middle grade fiction, about the importance of escapism to him in fiction, and about how we find and demonstrate...
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Episode #238: The Demon Star with Jesse Aragon
Author Jesse Aragon visits to talk about her debut novel, The Demon Star, available on July 28, 2026 from DAW Books. She talks about science fantasy as a genre, about the complex questions of faith and power she explores in the book, and more. You can find more about Jesse Aragon at her website,...
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Episode #237: The Franchise with Thomas Elrod
Author Thomas Elrod visits to talk about his latest novel The Franchise. He talks about the book's thematic origins, about art and media in the age of content and commodification, and about the existential crisis of creating art in our current moment. You can find more about Thomas Elrod at...
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Episode #236: Misery's Wife with Joan Tierney
Author Joan Tierney visits to talk about her debut novel, Misery's Wife, available July 14, 2026 from Flatiron Books. She talks about the book's origins as a Portuguese folk tale, about bringing the folk tale to the 21st century, about finding family and the role of luck in our success and our...
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Episode #235: Mister Magic with Kiersten White
Award-winning and best-selling author Kiersten White visits the show to talk about Mister Magic, her 2023 novel that has recently been adapted as a graphic novel through Ten Speed Graphic with Scott Peterson. She talks about the magic of adaptation, but also about the book's way of dealing with...
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Episode #234: Dead Weight with Hildur Knútsdóttir
Award-winning author Hildur Knútsdóttir visits the show to talk about her latest translated novella, Dead Weight, available in the U.S. through Tor Nightfire. She talks about hiding bodies, writing about contemporary issues in Icelandic (and world) culture, and about the need for stories of women...
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Episode #233: Abyss with Nicholas Binge
Bestselling author Nicholas Binge is back to talk about his latest book, Abyss, now available from Tor Nightfire. He breaks down some of the book's allusions, its central conceits and their relationship to our feelings about the world and Capital, and a lot more. You can find Nicholas Binge at…
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Episode #232: Moss'd in Space with Rebecca Thorne
Rebecca Thorne is back to celebrate the release of her latest novel, Moss'd in Space, available June 30, 2026 from Bramble. She joins Trevor and Amelia in a conversation about the book, about neurodiverse characters and representation in the book, about the cozy sci-fi genre and its budding…
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Episode #231: Slasher Summer with E.L. Chen
Author E.L. Chen joins the show to talk about her newest novel, Slasher Summer, available on June 23, 2026 from Crown. She talks about her origin story with slashers, how the book takes on familiar tropes, and how she uses the slasher to explore issues of identity-making, and a whole lot more.…
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Episode #230: Make Me Better with Sarah Gailey
Best-selling author Sarah Gailey joins the show to talk about their latest novel Make Me Better, now available from Tor Books. They talk with Trevor about high-control groups, about the shape and scope of human hurt and how that relates to decisions and power, about facing flaws and hurts and...
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Episode #229: An Impossibility of Crows with Kirsten Kaschock
Award-winning author and poet Kirsten Kaschock joins the show to talk about her latest novel, An Impossibility of Crows, which is available now from University of Massachusetts Press. She talks about the book's Gothic concepts, about monstrous motherhood and other griefs, and about the space and...
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Episode #228: Summer of Sci-Fi and Fantasy Panel feat. the Murder Cabin Writing Group
In this episode of Sley House Presents' Summer of Sci-Fi and Fantasy, Trevor welcomes best-selling and award-winning authors Megan O'Keefe, Andrea Stewart, Marina Lostetter, Thomas K. Carpenter, Anthea Sharp, Annie Bellet, Jamie Thornton, and Jacquie Bartel for a panel on what sci-fi and fantasy...
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Episode #227: Dhampira with Amy Pennza
Author Amy Pennza joins host Amelia to talk about her upcoming novel, Dhampira, releasing June 16, 2026, from Ace Books. She discusses her love for crafting complex characters and all things romantasy, as well as shares her experience switching careers to become a full time writer and how she...
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Episode #226: Backstabbers with Eliza Jabore
Author Eliza Jabore is here to talk about her debut novel Backstabbers, now available from Bantam. She talks about the book's slasher roots and true crime backdrop, about how the book deals with messy characters and strained relationships, and more. You can find more about Eliza Jabore at...
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Episode #225: Sublimation with Isabel J. Kim
Award-winning author Isabel J. Kim visits to talk about her debut novel Sublimation, available June 2, 2026 from Tor. She talks about the book's major concepts, how they apply to the personal act of narrativization, empathy, how nostalgia colors our perceptions and decisions, and how we make…
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Episode #224: I'll Watch Your Baby with Neena Viel
Author Neena Viel visits the show to talk about her latest novel, I'll Watch Your Baby, available now from St. Martin's Griffin. She talks about the book's origins in America's most famous "welfare queen," how the book incorporates social commentary with its scares, the importance of humor in her...
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Episode #223: The Ghost in Cabin 13 with J.C. Phillipps
Author and illustrator J.C. Phillipps is her to talk about her middle grade graphic novel The Ghost in Cabin 13, available now from Penguin Workshop. She talks about visual composition, about developing her own style through composition, about what is too visually spooky for middle graders, and…
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Episode #222: A Spell for Saints and Sinners with Emily Carpenter
Author Emily Carpenter is here to talk about her latest novel, A Spell for Saints and Sinners, available now from Kensington. She talks about the book's roots in Georgia, about her take on the importance of the Southern Gothic, and about writing characters full of desire, structured around the...
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Episode #221: The Last Contract of Isako with Fonda Lee
Best-selling and award-winning author Fonda Lee joins the show to talk about samurai and her new book The Last Contract of Isako, now available from Orbit Books. She talks samurai, codes of honor, reflecting on why we crave speculative stories, and more. You can find Fonda Lee at her website,...
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Episode #220: Indigent with Briana Cox
Author Briana Cox visits the show to share her debut novel Indigent, currently self-published and available for purchase direct or through most online book retailers. She talks about the book's origins as inspired by problems of medical indigency, about writing authentic characters, how violence…
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Episode #219: The Girl with a Thousand Faces with Sunyi Dean
Best-selling author Sunyi Dean visits the show to dive into some of the themes and elements of her new book The Girl with a Thousand Faces, now available from Tor. She breaks down some of the book's origins, talks about generational and historic trauma, how we process those traumas, and how we…
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Episode #218: Death's Daughter with S.A. Barnes
Dying for a good read? You're in luck! S.A. Barnes returns to the show (for the fourth time!) to talk about her latest book, Death's Daughter. She talks about romance, romantic fantasy, the importance of reading romance, how romance engages readers emotionally, and a whole lot more! For more...
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Episode #217: Sisters of the Lizard with Jackson Ford
Best-selling author Jackson Ford returns to talk about his latest novel, Sisters of the Lizard, the sequel to The Bone Raiders. He dives into what he thinks as a craftsman, about writing stories with real heart and stakes, and why it matters that a story be bold enough to go deep, look inward…
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Episode #216: The Language of Liars with S.L. Huang
Award-winning author S.L. Huang visits the show to talk about their new book The Language of Liars, now available from Tordotcom. With host Trevor, Huang breaks down the book's big ideas about language and colonialism, how language is linked to identity for them and the book, its relationship to...
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Episode #215: Broken Dolls with Ally Malinenko
Welcoming back Stoker-Award winning author Ally Malinenko, Trevor and Ally break down her latest novel Broken Dolls, now available from all major book retailers. They break down the book's focus on grief, explore their own feelings about grief, about why we don't talk about grief, and the…
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Episode #214: The Photonic Effect with Mike Chen
Bestselling author Mike Chen is on the show to talk about his latest book The Photonic Effect, now available from Saga Press. He talks about the book's popular media influences in Mass Effect and Star Trek, about writing about hope and deliberation, and about the book's broader message about how…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Dead Tree Society Podcast is focused on speculative fiction in all varieties, with author interviews in science fiction, fantasy, horror, and other related speculative fiction genres and subgenres. The show also features occasional literature deep dives, conversations about popular culture, and original audio short fiction. Formerly Sley House Presents. Hosted by Trevor Williamson.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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