In this episode of the show, Trevor sits down with Brenda Peynado, the award-winning author of The Rock Eaters andTime's Agent, her new novella available from Tor Dot Com. They talk about writing near-future science fiction, about daring to have hope, about navigating the cooption of art and academia for other purposes, and much more.

You can find more from Brenda Peynado at her website, brendapeynado.com, and you can find Time's Agent wherever you buy or borrow your books.

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In this episode, Trevor talks with Katrina Monroe about her latest novel, Through the Midnight Door. They talk about dealing with its heavy themes, about writing characters with authenticity, and also about Katrina's forthcoming writing projects and the joy they bring to her creative process.

Content Warning: This episode contains a frank discussion about dealing with depression and self-harm, and may not be suitable for all listeners.

If you are dealing with depression or ideations of self-harm, help is available through the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 998. Please take care of yourself by seeking professional help in times of crisis.

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Join Trevor this week as he talks to Emma E. Murray, the author of recent books When the Devil and Crushing Snails, both available from Shortwave Books and Apocalypse Party (respectively). Together, they talk about Emma's psychologically complex characters and themes, the exercise of empathy in horror fiction, about chasing utopian longings through disturbing media, and how transformative simple kindnesses and love can be.

For more from Emma, you can check out emmaemurray.com, where you can find news about all of her upcoming fiction.

Content Warning: This episode does deal with some heavy subjects including psychological trauma and mental illness. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental illness, please consider calling a professional for help.

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