Step into the world of dark fairy tales, haunted coal mines, and unforgettable characters with award-winning author Ursula Vernon — who many readers also know as T. Kingfisher.In this episode, we dive into her two newest releases:Hemlock & Silver (Aug 19, 2025) — a chilling, witty retelling of Snow White that asks what happens when a poison healer is summoned to save a princess trapped between worlds.What Stalks the Deep (Sept 30, 2025) — the third installment of the Sworn Soldier novellas, where Alex Easton ventures into a haunted West Virginia coal mine in search of a missing cousin.We also talk about Ursula’s inspiration, her process of writing for both kids and adults, and how her art continues to shape the way she tells stories. If you love fairy tales with teeth, horror with heart, and characters you’ll never forget, this conversation is for you.🔗 Learn more about Ursula Vernon / T. Kingfisher:Website: https://www.redwombatstudio.comT. Kingfisher’s Books: https://tkingfisher.com🌑 Dark Fairy-Tale Retellings by T. KingfisherThe Seventh Bride (2014) – BluebeardBryony and Roses (2015) – Beauty and the BeastThe Raven & the Reindeer (2016) – The Snow QueenThornhedge (2023) – Sleeping BeautyA Sorceress Comes to Call (2024) – The Goose GirlHemlock & Silver (2025) – Snow White⚠️ Footnote for AccuracyCorrection: In this episode, I mistakenly referred to Alex Easton (the protagonist of the Sworn Soldier series) as “she.” Alex’s pronouns are they/them.