Hinton Cast

Patricia Murphy’s The Sylvan Hotel Book Talk

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.

Juan Carlos Reyes, Three Alarm Fire

For your last episode of the season we discuss Three Alarm Fire [https://vertvolta-design-press.square.site/product/Three_Alarm_Fire/37?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=5], by our author Juan Carlos Reyes [https://www.jcreyeswriter.com/]. Hinton Cast is a podcast where the Publishers of Hinton Publishing [https://www.hintonpublishing.com/] talk with storytellers charting a pathway of creative disruption to the publishing industry. Support Hinton monthly [https://www.hintonpublishing.com/support-hinton]. Buy our books [https://www.hintonpublishing.com/our-books]. Mentioned in the episode: Thirteen Loops: Race, Violence, and the Last Lynching in America [https://www.thirdplacebooks.com/book/9780817317539] Author José Saramago [https://www.thirdplacebooks.com/search/site/Jos%25C3%25A9%2520Saramago] of Blindness. [https://www.thirdplacebooks.com/book/9780156007757] Hernan Diaz's craft essay. [https://yalereview.org/article/diaz-essay-heart-of-fiction] Danielle Evans' craft essay. [https://thesewaneereview.com/articles/long-chain]

Nicola Griffith, Menewood

Join us in our conversation with the one and only Nicola Griffith. We discuss her book Menewood [https://www.thirdplacebooks.com/book/9781250338198] which is the squeal of Hild [https://www.thirdplacebooks.com/book/9781250056092]. Nicola has also authored Spear [https://www.thirdplacebooks.com/book/9781250819321], Slow River [https://www.thirdplacebooks.com/book/9780345395375], So Lucky [https://www.thirdplacebooks.com/book/9780374265922], and many other titles. Hinton Cast is a podcast where the Publishers of Hinton Publishing [https://www.hintonpublishing.com/] talk with storytellers charting a pathway of creative disruption to the publishing industry. Support Hinton monthly [https://www.hintonpublishing.com/support-hinton]. Buy our books [https://www.hintonpublishing.com/our-books]. Mentioned in the episode: #CripLit [https://nicolagriffith.com/criplit/] Whitby Abbey [https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/whitby-abbey/] Ecclesiastical History of the English People [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ecclesiastical_History_of_the_English_People?wprov=sfti1] Caedmon's Hymn [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C%C3%A6dmon]

Bite Sized Follow Up: Nisi Shawl

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.

Nisi Shawl, Kinning

It was our honor to speak to Nisi Shawl [http://www.nisishawl.com/Index.html], and know you will benefit from their wisdom and visionary storytelling. We discussed their book Kinning [https://www.thirdplacebooks.com/book/9781250212696], the sequel to Everfair [https://www.thirdplacebooks.com/book/9781250212313]. They also wrote Speculation, [https://www.thirdplacebooks.com/book/9781620149591] Our Fruiting Bodies [https://www.thirdplacebooks.com/book/9781620149591], 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 [https://www.hintonpublishing.com/] talk with storytellers charting a pathway of creative disruption to the publishing industry. Support Hinton monthly [https://www.hintonpublishing.com/support-hinton]. Buy our books [https://www.hintonpublishing.com/our-books]. Mentioned in the episode: King Leopold’s Ghost [https://www.thirdplacebooks.com/book/9781509882205] New China [https://www.mfa.gov.cn/eng/zy/jj/zggcddwjw100ggs/gg/202406/t20240606_11377969.html#:~:text=In%201910%2C%20a%20young%20man,warlords%20or%20invaders%20in%20China], by Lu Shi'e [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xin_Zhongguo] Engine Summer by John Crowley [https://www.addall.com/New/NewCompare.cgi?&id=20250703172400240080&isbn=9780575082816&thetime=20250703172400&author=&title=]