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Hinton CastPatricia Murphy’s The Sylvan Hotel Book TalkJoin 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.
2026-01-061h 01Hinton CastJuan Carlos Reyes, Three Alarm FireFor 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.
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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.
2025-09-1157 minHinton CastNicola Griffith, MenewoodJoin 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.
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Mentioned in the episode:
#CripLit
Whitby Abbey
Ecclesiastical History of the English People
2025-09-041h 08Hinton CastBite Sized Follow Up: Nisi ShawlBecause 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!
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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 "D...
2025-09-0128 minHinton CastNisi Shawl, KinningIt 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.
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2025-08-2856 minHinton CastXiran Jay Zhao, Zachary Ying and the Dragon EmperorGet 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.
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Mentioned in the episode:
Alphasmart 3000
2025-08-2151 minHinton CastElsa Sjunneson, Being SeenThis 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.
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Mentioned in episode:
Author Connie Willis, of Doomsday and Bellwether
Author Tamora Pierce
Author Tara Westover...
2025-08-161h 02Hinton CastReagan E J Jackson & Juan Carlos Reyes, Hinton's 1st two authorsThis 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.
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Mentioned in the episode:
Seattle City of Literature
The Deep End Friends podcast
2025-08-1458 minHinton CastOmar El Akkad, What Strange ParadiseThis 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.
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Mentioned in the episode:
Peter Pan
An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge, Short story by Ambrose Bierce
“poem fo...
2025-08-051h 04Hinton CastBite size follow up: Omar El AkkadBecause 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...
2025-08-041h 00Hinton CastAiden Thomas, Cemetery Boys & The Sunbearer TrailsThis week we chat with the truly delightful Aiden Thomas author of The Sunbearer Trails, Celestial Monsters, Cemetery Boys, and the forthcoming Espíritu.
Hinton Cast is a podcast where the Publishers of Hinton Publishing talk with storytellers charting a pathway of creative disruption to the publishing industry.
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Mentioned in the episode:
Howl's Moving Castle
So Let Them Burn
Six of Crows
Blood Like Magic
Save the Cat! Writes a Novel
Save the Cat! Writes a...
2025-07-241h 02Hinton CastBite sized follow up: Reagan E J JacksonBecause 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 episode, we dive into the complexities of resilience, joy, and the narratives we create around strength. Join Maggie Block as they interview the incredible Reagan Jackson and...
2025-07-2141 minHinton CastReagan E J Jackson, Still True: The Evolution of an Unexpected JournalistFor our debut episode the Hinton team interviews our debut Author, Reagan E J Jackson about her book Still True: The Evolution of an Unexpected Journalist.
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.
2025-07-1742 minHinton CastTrailerHinton Cast is a podcast where the Publishers of Hinton Publishing talk with storytellers charting a pathway of creative disruption to the publishing industry.
Join us next week as we interview our debut Author, Reagan E J Jackson about her book Still True: The Evolution of an Unexpected Journalist.
Support Hinton monthly. Buy our books.
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