There are few things that are truly American. Blues, Jazz, McCarthyism, and the hard-boiled detective novel define 20th Century America, all born and evolving out of the Great Depression and the South and exploding globally. One of the defining figures of literature at that time, Dashiell Hammett, gave us the paragon of detective fiction and serves as an iconic figure of this era. Today, the guys examine the themes Dash Hammett tackles and the craft he manipulates so effortlessly through arguably his most recognizable novel: The Maltese Falcon.  Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/sley-house-publishing-presents-litbits. https://plus.acast.com/s/sley-house-publishing-presents-litbits.

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Episode 30: Dialogue Code-switching and the Maltese Falcon

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S.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. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/sley-house-publishing-presents-litbits. https://plus.acast.com/s/sley-house-publishing-presents-litbits.

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Episode #107: Ghost Station with S.A. Barnes

In this episode, Trevor is joined by author Jennifer Thorne, author of Lute, Night Music, and together with Lee Kelly, The Antiquity Affair. They discuss her new novel Diavola, available from Tor Nightfire on March 26, 2024. Jennifer explores some of the ideas behind the book, including identity construction, people's resistance to change, and how she feels about art as creator and reader.
You can find more from Jennifer Thorne at jenniferthorne.com and can find Diavola at your favorite bookseller on March 26, 2024. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/sley-house-publishing-presents-litbits. https://plus.acast.com/s/sley-house-publishing-presents-litbits.

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Episode #106: Interview with Jennifer Thorne

In this episode, Trevor is joined by Stoker Award-winning author Robert Ottone as they talk about bagels, Blue Beetle and Booster Gold, the importance of building community and attending StokerCon, as well as some writerly advice from Robert about dialogue, filling the well, and maintaining momentum as an author. 
Sit back, enjoy an intimate conversation with Robert, and don't forget to follow him at Spooky House Press, where you can find all news about Robert's newest, like his chapbook Transgressions--now available from Horrotica Publications. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/sley-house-publishing-presents-litbits. https://plus.acast.com/s/sley-house-publishing-presents-litbits.

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Episode #105: Catching Up with Robert Ottone

In this episode, Trevor sits down to talk with Gwendolyn Kiste, the multi-time Bram Stoker Award winning author of Reluctant Immortals and The Haunting of Velkwood. Gwendolyn shares some of the inspiration behind her latest book, The Haunting of Velkwood, and delves into the way art and media has the potential to help communicate healthy ways of escaping our hauntings. She also talks about bisexuality and its representation in literature, about bi-erasure, and the importance of art reflecting back our journeys toward identity-making and acceptance.
You can find more about Gwendolyn Kiste at gwendolynkiste.com, and find The Haunting of Velkwood available at your favorite booksellers on March 5, 2024.  Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/sley-house-publishing-presents-litbits. https://plus.acast.com/s/sley-house-publishing-presents-litbits.

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Episode #104: Interview with Gwendolyn Kiste

In this episode, Trevor talks with S.E. Porter, the author of Projections, now available from Tor. They talk about the book's origins in a story that explores toxic masculinity, its transformation over several revisions, the influence of Spiritualists on the book's many drafts, and how the book addresses issues of toxic masculinity and feminism from both contemporary and historic lenses.
You can find more from S.E. Porter by following her at her website (https://www.sarahporterbooks.com/). You can also visit her solo gallery of art at the Delight Factory website at https://www.delightfactorynyc.com/artsarahporter. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/sley-house-publishing-presents-litbits. https://plus.acast.com/s/sley-house-publishing-presents-litbits.

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Episode 30: Dialogue Code-switching and the Maltese Falcon

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