Nicola Griffith, Menewood

Join Patricia Murphy, host of KUOW’s Seattle Now, as she sits down with Frannie James, the author of "The Sylvan Hotel," a captivating novel set in 90s Seattle. Dive into the world of Joann, a young woman navigating her path amidst the vibrant grunge scene and the intricate dynamics of the Sylvan Hotel. Discover the inspirations behind Frannie's storytelling, the cultural backdrop of Seattle, and the universal themes of belonging and self-discovery. Don't miss this engaging conversation that explores the intersection of personal history and fiction.

For your last episode of the season we discuss Three Alarm Fire, by our author Juan Carlos Reyes. Hinton Cast is a podcast where the Publishers of Hinton Publishing talk with storytellers charting a pathway of creative disruption to the publishing industry. Support Hinton monthly. Buy our books. Mentioned in the episode: Thirteen Loops: Race, Violence, and the Last Lynching in America Author José Saramago of Blindness. Hernan Diaz's craft essay. Danielle Evans' craft essay.

Join us in our conversation with the one and only Nicola Griffith. We discuss her book Menewood which is the squeal of Hild. Nicola has also authored Spear, Slow River, So Lucky, and many other titles. Hinton Cast is a podcast where the Publishers of Hinton Publishing talk with storytellers charting a pathway of creative disruption to the publishing industry. Support Hinton monthly. Buy our books. Mentioned in the episode: #CripLit Whitby Abbey Ecclesiastical History of the English People Caedmon's Hymn

Because it's been a year since we recorded Hinton Cast, we're offering every author to have a follow up conversation with us. We want to catch you up on what they have been up to, and chat with these delightful people one more time! These episodes come with minimal editing, so we can record them and then quickly turn around and put them on our feeds.   In this engaging episode, we reconnect with the brilliant Nisi Shawl, exploring their latest literary projects and creative inspirations. Nisi shares insights into their recent works, including the intriguing "Day and Night Books of Mardu Fox" and the interstellar narrative "Making Amends." We delve into the world of Afrofuturism, self-publishing challenges, and the power of storytelling. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation that highlights Nisi's unique voice and vision in the literary landscape.

It was our honor to speak to Nisi Shawl, and know you will benefit from their wisdom and visionary storytelling. We discussed their book Kinning, the sequel to Everfair. They also wrote Speculation, Our Fruiting Bodies, and as contributed to many anthologies. They were a contemporary of Octavia Butler and has penned introductions to her books and edited a collection of her books. Hinton Cast is a podcast where the Publishers of Hinton Publishing talk with storytellers charting a pathway of creative disruption to the publishing industry. Support Hinton monthly. Buy our books. Mentioned in the episode: King Leopold’s Ghost New China, by Lu Shi'e Engine Summer by John Crowley  

Get ready to laugh your way through an episode, internet phenomenon Xiran Jay Zhao is a true delight. We discuss their book Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor, they also authored Iron Widow & Heavenly Tyrant. Hinton Cast is a podcast where the Publishers of Hinton Publishing talk with storytellers charting a pathway of creative disruption to the publishing industry. Support Hinton monthly. Buy our books. Mentioned in the episode: Alphasmart 3000

This week we were enchanted by the hilarious and clever Elsa Sjunneson, author of Being Seen: One Deafblind Woman's Fight to end Ableism, Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Sword of the White Horse, Marvel Comics including Daredevil, many nonfiction essays, and short stories. Hinton Cast is a podcast where the Publishers of Hinton Publishing talk with storytellers charting a pathway of creative disruption to the publishing industry. Support Hinton monthly. Buy our books. Mentioned in episode: Author Connie Willis, of Doomsday and Bellwether Author Tamora Pierce Author Tara Westover of Educated

This week our authors Reagan E J Jackson and Juan Carlos Reyes interview each other about their books, Still True: The Evolution of an Unexpected Journalist & Three Alarm Fire respectively. Hinton Cast is a podcast where the Publishers of Hinton Publishing talk with storytellers charting a pathway of creative disruption to the publishing industry. Support Hinton monthly. Buy our books. Mentioned in the episode: Seattle City of Literature The Deep End Friends podcast

This week we interview the brilliant and biting Omar El Akkad author of What Strange Paradise, One Day Everyone Will Have Alyways Been Against This, American War, as well as contributions to many anthologies and a wealth of journalism. Hinton Cast is a podcast where the Publishers of Hinton Publishing talk with storytellers charting a pathway of creative disruption to the publishing industry. Support Hinton monthly. Buy our books. Mentioned in the episode: Peter Pan An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge, Short story by Ambrose Bierce “poem for brad who wants me to write about the pyramids,” by Marwa Helal. In the book Invasive Species Big Pimpin by Jay Z Sampes Khusara Khusara by Hossam Ramzy Hello I Want to Die Please Fix Me: Depression in the First Person

Because it's been a year since we recorded Hinton Cast, we're offering every author to have a follow up conversation with us. We want to catch you up on what they have been up to, and chat with these delightful people one more time! These episodes come with minimal editing, so we can record them and then quickly turn around and put them on our feeds. In this compelling episode, Omar El Akkad shares his deeply personal reflections on the ongoing events in Gaza. He discusses the profound impact these events have on his life and writing, emphasizing the importance of speaking out and taking action, no matter how small. Join us as Omar delves into the complexities of global issues, the role of personal responsibility, and the power of the written word in advocating for change."