Sley House Presents

About Sley House Presents

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 (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

Trevor Williamson

Category

arts · fiction

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

10 Aug 2021

Latest episode

16 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

268 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Oct 2026

   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 for readers in an age of upheaval. You can find more about Becky Chambers at www.otherscribbles.com, and you can get the book today from your favorite book retailer or your local library. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

2. 

   13 Oct 2026

   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 plots and deep characterization. You can find more from Kate Mooney at www.katemooneyauthor.com, and you can get the book at your local library or your favorite book retailer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

3. 

   10 Oct 2026

   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 Connor at www.quinnconnorwrites.com, and you can get the book today from your local library or your favorite book retailer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Who has been a guest on Sley House Presents

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• CJ Leede
• Nathan Ballingrud
• Nicholas Belardes
• Dennis Mahoney
• Hana Lee

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

11 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 30 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

29

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

77

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Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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