Talk Your Lit Podcast

Nailah King
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Talk Your Lit podcast is for the ghouls next door who love dark fiction. Join Nailah King, an indie, crime & horror author, as she hosts interviews in-depth round table discussions, genre deep dives, and a behind-the-scenes looks at her own writing, all delivered with her signature unserious vibe. Each episode highlights our creativity in an industry that often excludes us. Tune in weekly for conversations with BIPOC authors and celebrate their stories as we collectively build our own table.

  1. Sep 28 ·  Bonus

    Writing Recap: Burnout, Publishing Realities, and New Wins

    A solo episode where I take you behind the scenes of my writing over the past few months. Topics discussed During the episode, I discuss: General updatesMy challengesMy winsLessons learnedAudience Q&ASupport the podcast Contribute to the Ko-FiSend a messageSupport Nailah Buy Dead PrettyRead my column

    Writing Recap: Burnout, Publishing Realities, and New Wins

  2. Sep 28

    Human Monsters and Writing Horror Outside the Box with Michael J. Seidlinger

    Michael J. Seidlinger joins the show to discuss using vampire lore to satirize capitalism, inequality and more, in his latest book, Brokeula. About guest Michael J. Seidlinger is the Filipino-American author of Brokeula, Anybody Home?, and other books. His writing has appeared in Wired, BuzzFeed, The Believer, and Publishers Weekly. He works as a project manager at the Authors Guild. As a game developer, he's hard at work on a psychological horror title set for release in 2028. Topics discussed Content warning: This episode contains mature themes. Listener discretion is advised. During the show, we discuss: Capitalism through the lens of vampirismLoneliness and individualismBalancing satire and horrorExperimental fiction and structureFinding homes for your workConnect with Michael InstagramBuy His Books His full catalogueSupport the podcast Contribute to the Ko-Fi Send a messageSupport Nailah Buy Dead PrettyRead my column

    Human Monsters and Writing Horror Outside the Box with Michael J. Seidlinger

  3. Sep 28

    Billionaires, AI, and the End of Offline with Felix I.D. Dimaro

    Felix I.D. Dimaro joins the show to discuss billionaire hypocrisy, blurred reality, validation and loneliness in his latest book, Brain Dead Girls About guest Felix I.D. Dimaro was born in Nigeria, the youngest of five children. He moved to Canada at four years old, and was raised in Toronto, Ontario, in neighbourhoods that were considered to be “at risk”. In those neighbourhoods, Dimaro learned hard lessons at a young age, about things like discrimination, desperation and death, but also about strength, survival and passion. A graduate of the University of Toronto with a BA in Psychology, his upbringing and interest in the human mind factor into the dark allegorical stories Dimaro writes. Stories that usually center around human monsters, morality, mental health, societal conditions, the environment, or the real-life issues he has experienced. He has released eleven books to date, including the eco-thriller, “Black Bloom: A Story of Survival,” the extreme horror novel, “Humane Sacrifice: The Story of the Aztec Killer," and the tale of cat cloning gone wrong, "In the Darkness, Eyes and Teeth.” When not writing, Dimaro is usually reading, watching professional wrestling, or running even though no one is chasing him. Topics discussed Content warning: This episode contains mature themes. Listener discretion is advised. During the show, we discuss: Brain Dead GirlsOutsourcing emotionsReality vs virtual collapseAccountability onlineThe apocalypseThe billionaire classConnect with Felix SubstackBuy His Books Book ShopSupport Felix Contribute to his Patreon Support the podcast Contribute to the Ko-FiSend a messageSupport Nailah Buy Dead PrettyRead my column

    Billionaires, AI, and the End of Offline with Felix I.D. Dimaro

  4. Sep 28

    Humor, Heartache, and Revenge with Celine Saintclare

    Celine Saintclare joins the show to grief, heartache, and hijinks in her latest novel, The Feminine Art of Revenge. About guest Celine Saintclare, described as ‘one to watch’ by Publisher’s Weekly, is a London based author of English and Caribbean descent. She is motivated to write as a way of exploring the complexities of her own identity and to tell stories about society’s transgressors. She has written for VOGUE magazine and her debut novel ‘Sugar,Baby’ has been featured in VOGUE, Harper’s Bazaar, NPR, Interview Magazine, ELLE magazine, gal-dem, and reviewed in Publisher’s Weekly and Kirkus Reviews. Her second novel, ‘The Feminine Art of Revenge’ was released in September 2025 by Corvus, Atlantic. She has short fiction published in the recent Winter 25/26 edition of Ploughshares. Topics discussed Content warning: This episode contains mature themes. Listener discretion is advised. During the show, we discuss: Caribbean Folklore and GhostsRace and impossible standardsAbsurdity and humourThe Feminine Art of RevengeSugar, BabyConnect with Celine InstagramTikTokBuy Her Books The Feminine Art of Revenge (UK only)Sugar, Baby (US) | UKSupport the podcast Contribute to the Ko-FiSend a messageSupport Nailah Buy Dead PrettyRead my column

    Humor, Heartache, and Revenge with Celine Saintclare

  5. Sep 28

    Urban Gothic and Cycling Breaking with Tamika Thompson

    Tamika Thompson joins the show to discuss using vampire lore to satirize capitalism, inequality and more, in his latest book, The Curse of Hester Gardens. About guest Tamika is author of The Curse of Hester Gardens (Erewhon/Kensington), Unshod, Cackling, and Naked (Unnerving Books), which is the 2024 Next Generation Indie Book Awards WINNER for Horror, and which Publishers Weekly calls “powerful,” “unsettling,” and “terrifying,” as well as author of Salamander Justice (Madness Heart Press). She served as fiction editor for Foreword INDIES Award-winning anthology, Graffiti. Her work has appeared or is forthcoming in several speculative fiction anthologies as well as in Andromeda Spaceways Magazine, Interzone, Prairie Schooner, and The New York Times, among others. Topics discussed Content warning: This episode contains mature themes. Listener discretion is advised. During the show, we discuss: Violence as possessionThe urban gothicMasculinity as a curseCycle breakingFaith and redemptionSystemic violenceConnect with Tamika InstagramThreadsTikTokBuy Her Books The Curse of Hester GardensUnshod, Cackling, and NakedSalamander JusticeGraffitiSupport the podcast Contribute to the Ko-FiSend a messageSupport Nailah Buy Dead PrettyRead my column

    Urban Gothic and Cycling Breaking with Tamika Thompson

  6. Sep 28

    Revamping Vampires and Black Western Horror with Jalen Tellis

    Jalen Tellis joins the show to talk, fangs, faith and fiction in their latest novel, West of Damnation. About guest Jalen Tellis is an Amazon Bestselling and three-time award-nominated novelist whose work blends horror, speculative fiction, fantasy, science fiction, and psychological suspense into unforgettable stories driven by compelling characters and high-stakes conflict. Tellis writes stories that explore resilience, morality, fear, and the unknown. His work combines cinematic pacing with emotionally resonant storytelling, creating immersive worlds that stay with readers long after the final page. Topics discussed Content warning: This episode contains mature themes. Listener discretion is advised. Please note since recording, No Dead Man Walking's release has been pushed back. During the show, we discuss: West of DamnationInspiration and researchVampirism as a systemRemixing vampire loreNo Dead Man WalkingBIPOC Vampire DayConnect with Jalen Tellis InstagramThreadsBuy His Book West of DamnationSupport the podcast Contribute to the Ko-FiSend a messageSupport Nailah Buy Dead PrettyRead my column

    Revamping Vampires and Black Western Horror with Jalen Tellis

  7. Sep 4

    Displacement as Parasite with Briana N Cox

    Briana N Cox joins the show to discuss social horror in their debut novel, Indigent. About guest Briana N Cox (she/they) is the oldest of seven children and a first-generation academic. She holds a BA in cognitive science from Swarthmore College and an MS in speech-language pathology from Purdue University. Briana has been a writing Fellow through The TN Playwright’s Studio, Stowe Story Labs, Bend Base Camp Feature Lab, Stage 32 Feature Competition, and the Moonshot Initiative Feature Accelerator. She has won Best Script at the San Francisco Independent Film Festival and Best Tennessee Writer at the Nashville Film Festival. They have additionally been featured in Variety magazine, the 2024 Next List of screenwriters to watch for, Reactor magazine, and FIYAH Magazine of Black Speculative Fiction. Briana writes genre stories from the margins, illuminating the experiences of overlooked demographics with authenticity, dignity, and dark humor. Topics discussed Content warning: This episode contains mature themes. Listener discretion is advised. During the show, we discuss: Medical trauma and stigmaCommunity and reciprocityCannibalismGentrificationSurveillanceBIPOC Vampire DayConnect with Briana N Cox InstagramThreadsSupport Contribute on Ko-fiBuy IndigentSupport the podcast Contribute to the Ko-FiSend a messageSupport the host Buy Dead PrettyRead my column

    Displacement as Parasite with Briana N Cox

  8. Sep 4

    The Morally Grey Witch with Savannah Stephens

    Savannah Stephens joins the show to discuss Black witches, family pressure, and love triangles in her debut novel, Witch Queen Rising. About guest Savannah Stephens is a dark fantasy author who proudly creates the representation she lacked growing up. Her complex protagonists are warriors, queens, assassins, witches, and monsters who all embody Black Girl Magic. Her goal is not only to give readers fantastical worlds to escape into, but lessons and tools to survive the real one when the pages stop turning. Her southern gothic fantasy debut, Witch Queen Rising, was an Amazon Editors’ Pick for Best Sci-Fi & Fantasy (April 2026). Topics discussed Content warning: This episode contains mature themes. Listener discretion is advised. During the show, we discuss: Southern GothicDifficult family dynamicsFamily LegaciesDouble standardsLove trianglesConnect with Savannah InstagramTikTokFacebookBuy her book Witch Queen RisingSupport the podcast Contribute to the Ko-FiSend a messageSupport Nailah Buy Dead PrettyRead my column

    The Morally Grey Witch with Savannah Stephens
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Talk Your Lit podcast is for the ghouls next door who love dark fiction. Join Nailah King, an indie, crime & horror author, as she hosts interviews in-depth round table discussions, genre deep dives, and a behind-the-scenes looks at her own writing, all delivered with her signature unserious vibe. Each episode highlights our creativity in an industry that often excludes us. Tune in weekly for conversations with BIPOC authors and celebrate their stories as we collectively build our own table.

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  • Creator
    Nailah King
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Nailah King
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    Talk Your Lit Podcast