Trigger Warning: This episode contains graphic depictions of people being put to death in gruesome ways. If this kind of thing bothers you, please do not listen.  This week, the boys dive into the life and times of Vlad Dracula. Aka Vlad the Impaler; Vlad III, Vlad Tepes, and Vlad the Butch. Known as a Christian crusader against the encroaching Ottoman empire, this historical figure used guerrilla warfare and gruesome practices to strike fear in his enemies. Though his reign was short, his reputation stretched across Europe and across the centuries to influence Bram Stoker as he crafted his most famous novel. 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 21: You’re Going to Stick that Where?! The Life and Times of Vlad Dracula

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Liz Kerin returns to talk about her latest novel, First Light, the sequel to Night's Edge. Together with Trevor, she talks about how the book approaches complex issues of guilt and grief, about how it handles its revenge arc, and about the way the book reflects on empathy and radicalization over trauma. 
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Episode #109: Talking First Light with Liz Kerin

In this episode, Trevor talks with author and RPG writer Meredith Katz about their unique blend of speculative romance fiction. They talk about representation of queer communities, the problems with and capabilities of using metaphor to write about real-world issues, and how Meredith incorporates community through collaborative, interactive writing activities every year.
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Episode #108: Interview with Meredith Katz

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).
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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.
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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. 
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Episode 21: You’re Going to Stick that Where?! The Life and Times of Vlad Dracula

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