Jenny Kiefer returns to the show to talk about her latest novel, Crafting for Sinners, available October 7, 2025 from Quirk Books. With Trevor, she talks about her thoughts on religious cults and the catharsis of horror, and more.

You can find more from Jenny Kiefer at jennykiefer.carrd.co, and you can get Crafting for Sinners now from your favorite book retailer or at your local library.

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Christa Carmen is back for the third time to talk about her latest book How to Fake a Haunting. With Trevor, she talks about the book's take on the haunted house, about gaslighting the villain for a change, and about the power of serial killer confidence.

You can find more Christa Carmen at www.christacarmen.com and you can get her new book from Thomas & Mercer on October 7 at your favorite book retailer or through your local library.

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Philip Fracassi, author of The Autumn Springs Retirement Home Massacre, returns to the show to talk about his latest book with Trevor. He also dives into some contemplation about the kinds of stories he likes to write, about the trials of the market, and about what makes for an exciting story using or transgressing against popular tropes.

You can find more Philip Fracassi at pfracassi.com, and you can find his latest book The Autumn Springs Retirement Home Massacre from Tor Nightfire at your favorite book retailer or your local library.

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Yume Kitasei sits down to share about her latest novel, Saltcrop, available September 30, 2025 from Flatiron Books. With Trevor, she talks about near-future science fiction, the importance of looking at the near future to understand the now, sisterhood and identity, and helps him properly turn the show into a Millennial podcast.

You can find Yume Kitasei online at www.yumekitasei.com, and you can get Saltcrop and her other novels at your favorite book retailer or from your local library today.

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Author Michael Wehunt comes on to talk about his debut novel, The October Film Haunt (out September 30, 2025 from St. Martin's Press). With Trevor, he dives into his complicated relationship with fandom, his disdain for online spaces turned into propaganda, and how art and community can be sometimes wonderful and sometimes terrifying.

You can find more from Michael Wehunt at michaelwehunt.com, and you can get the book at your favorite book retailer or your local library September 2025.

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Lindsay King-Miller, author of This Is My Body (now available from Quirk Books), comes on to talk with Trevor about the book, religious trauma, the struggle to be enough for one's self and one's family, about conviction and values, and a whole lot more.

You can find more about Lindsay King-Miller at www.lindsaykingmiller.com and you can get the book at your favorite book retailer or your local library!

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Ally Russell, author of It Came from the Trees, is back to talk about her newest book, Mystery James Digs Her Own Grave. She breaks down the book's origins in New England cemeteries, and talks with host Trevor about the book's big themes, including how horror helps address the worst scenarios in our heads and can contribute to making sense and community out of difficult situations.

You can find more from Ally Russell at allyrussellbooks.com, and you should get Mystery James Digs Her Own Grave (available now from Delacorte) from your favorite bookseller or your local library.

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Alma Katsu, award-winning and best-selling writer, is back to talk about her latest novel Fiend. She and Trevor break into the book's big ideas, spoil parts of it to dive into how it frames evil and complicity, talk about the book as metaphor for power, and talk all about the book's central monsters (who maybe aren't who you expect).

You can find Alma Katsu online at almakatsubooks.com, and you can get Fiend at your local library or through your favorite book retailer.

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Keith Rosson, author of Fever House and The Devil By Name, joins with Trevor to talk about his latest novel, Coffin Moon. Together, they talk about vampirism, horror noir, and the emotional complexity of the novel.

You can find Keith Rosson online at www.keithrosson.com, and you can get Coffin Moon from your favorite book retailer or your local library on September 9, 2025.

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Brian McAuley, slasher writer extraordinaire (and film professor), returns to talk about his latest book Breathe In, Bleed Out, now available from Poisoned Pen Press. Alongside Trevor, he breaks down the book's ideas about wellness culture, cultural appropriation, and more, plus reflects on the place and purpose of the slasher in our literary diets.

You can find more Brian McAuley at www.brianmcwriter.com and get your copy of Breathe In, Bleed Out at your favorite book retailer or your local library.

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