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A monthly reading and conversation with the New Yorker fiction editor Deborah Treisman. Share your thoughts on The New Yorker Fiction Podcast. As a token of our appreciation, you will be eligible to enter a prize drawing up to $1,000 after you complete the survey. https://selfserve.decipherinc.com/survey/selfserve/222b/76152?pin=1&uBRANDLINK=4&uCHANNELLINK=2
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A podcast to help fiction writers work through self-doubt and learn the craft of writing a novel.
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Your favourite fiction authors share the story behind their latest books.
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With 25+ years in theatre, media, and coaching, I’ve honed the art of storytelling. Now, I’m thrilled to share that expertise with you on “Master Fiction Writing.” Whether you’re crafting memorable characters or building gripping plots, each episode is backed by examples from literary pros. Recognised as a top book coach, my mission is to help your stories shine. Ready to master the craft? Subscribe today!
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Brought to you by http://skinner.fm, Flash Pulp is an experiment in broadcasting fresh pulp stories in the modern age - five to ten minutes of fiction brought to you Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays. A recurring cast of characters appear in both one off and serial tales, - classically styled weird, fantasy and adventure stories, for your eyes or podcast feed.
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College-level conversations about sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and weird fiction with writer G.L. McDorman.
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Drunken Book Club is a podcast where we have a few drinks and discuss books we read as kids, read adventure books and just have a generally jovial time.
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Bestselling and award-winning science fiction authors talk about their new books and much more in candid conversations with host Rob Wolf. Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/science-fiction
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Interview with Writers of Historical Fiction about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/historical-fiction
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A podcast where we discuss the comic world of Batman past ,present and future.
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Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & Poetry
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Luke Burrage reads a science fiction novel and reviews it when he's done. Then he reads another.
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Celebrate the world of the comics by listening to the Brotherhood of Batman Podcast! Join three unique brothers as we explore Batman comics and the greater comic universe.
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Entertaining, actionable advice on craft, productivity and creativity for writers in all genres, hosted by Jessica Lahey (freelancer, essayist and NYT best-selling author of "The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Children Can Succeed", KJ Dell'Antonia (NYT contributor and former editor; her novel, The Chicken Sisters, debuts in June 2020, How to Be a Happier Parent is available now) and Sarina Bowen (USA today best-selling author of more than 30 romance novels).
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“The Bookish Introverts Podcast” delves into the quiet joys of books with hosts Amazon Best-Selling Christian Fiction Author Brett Nelson and avid reader Melanie Dyer. Together, they explore the profound impact of fiction on introverted souls as they unravel tales, share insights, interact with authors, and maybe even bring a few “special guest readers” along the way. Quiet minds, big bookshelves. You don’t want to miss it.
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Writers write. Professional writers write a lot. The StoryADay May challenge exists to help you learn how much you're capable of writing in a month. The Write Every Day, Not "Some Day" podcast helps you figure out how to keep that commitment up for the rest of your life. Each 10-15 minute episode tackles a particular topic and gives you a writing assignment to complete before the next episode. Music credit: Alan McPike (http://standardstrax.com)
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Host Lucas Cantor discusses a new book each week with a distinguished guest.
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Welcome to Book Wise, where we explore leadership through books. Books are “uniquely portable magic” (Stephen King) and “mirrors of the soul” (Virginia Woolf). From BookClub.com, host Britt Brewer (with guest host appearances from CEO Jonathan Munk) helps you find the next book that stops you in your tracks… and just might shape your life and career.
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We’re Ashley and Liz, two real-life besties who’ve loved books since we first learned to read, so naturally, we started a podcast! We would say the rest is history but in actuality, it's just the beginning. So come join us in the next chapter of our lives as we introduce ourselves, and laugh our way through the world of books with a focus on Fantasy, Romantasy, and Dark Romance. Of course we have love for all book genres, but those are our absolute favorites! Don't be shy, subscribe! New Pod ...
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Discussions of young adult and new adult books, series, authors and voice actors that are full of spoilers.
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On the Pencils&Lipstick podcast Kat talks to authors, editors and other professionals in the writing and publishing field to learn more about the craft of writing. If you're a writer or just love listening to author interviews about writing, Pencils&Lipstick is about to be your newest favorite podcast.
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Join us as we dive into the world of comics including news and reviews for the Batman Universe
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Read along with the Sword and Laser book club! From classic science fiction to the latest gritty fantasy, we cover it. Subscribe for book discussions, author interviews, hot releases, and news from the genre fiction world!
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This show is inspired by the writings of H.P. Lovecraft and his Cthulhu Mythos. You will hear readings of his works, and horror or ghost stories by other authors. The Lovecraft "period" is primarily the 1920's and you will also hear history and music from that period. The aim is to provide anything appropriate to that time frame. However anything "Lovecraft" like or spooky is likely to appear on this show. You are invited to contribute your stories!
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Using a podcast to create works of art, study works of art, review works of art, and interview artists. Interviews/reviews can be found under "unknown season" in iTunes. Follow Zero Point Fiction on Instagram @zero_point_fiction.
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SFF Addicts is a weekly sci-fi, fantasy and writing craft podcast co-hosted by authors Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn, bringing you interviews and masterclasses with your favorite SFF authors. The full episode archive, as well as book reviews and essays, can be found at https://fanfiaddict.com. You can also subscribe to the FanFiAddict YouTube channel or follow us on Spotify, where all episodes are available in full video.
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Currently Reading is a podcast dedicated to the love of books and reading. Two bookish friends discuss what’s on their nightstands, in their earbuds, and on their Kindles right now, in addition to books they’ve loved forever, and a variety of other readerly topics. Looking for your next great book? You'll find tons of book recommendations every week.
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The Fantasy Fiction Podcast
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Founded in 2017, The Losers’ Club® is an award-winning weekly series that chronologically digs through the work of Stephen King with humor, irreverence, and a critical eye. Each episode, the Losers gather together to read between the iconic pages and share the latest in King’s Dominion, whether it’s the author’s oft-controversial tweets, the boldest Hollywood headlines, or his endless forthcoming projects. The series also regularly features special guests. In the past, the Losers have spoken ...
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Discussion, debate, even a little dispute – expect it all on The Book Club Review. Every month hosts Kate and Laura bring you a new episode. That could be Book Club where we chat about the book read most recently by one of our book clubs. It could be Bookshelf, an episode dedicated to the books we’re reading outside of book club – the ones we get to pick and choose. Or it could be an interview with a book club, bookshop or book lover. Whatever the topic, every episode features lively and fra ...
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A podcast between two avid readers in which the topics are chosen from the book jar! Episodes are released every two weeks. Send us your topics to have them added to the jar.
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Interviews with fiction writers, teachers, and members of Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers (RMFW). Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization dedicated to supporting, encouraging, and educating writers seeking publication in commercial fiction.
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The award-winning podcast (also a TV show & book series) about dark historical tales. Each episode explores the mysterious creatures, tragic events, and unusual places that fill the pages of history. Because sometimes the truth is more frightening than fiction.
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Strange Stories, By Strange Authors, for Strange Listeners
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SFF Yeah! is a biweekly show dedicated to the latest happenings and our favorite recommendations from the worlds of science fiction and fantasy.
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How do I write a book? How do I create compelling characters that readers will love? How do I build a believable world for my story? What does it even mean to write a story that works? Do you have any writing tips? These are just some of the big questions that developmental editor and book coach, Savannah Gilbo, digs into on the Fiction Writing Made Easy Podcast. Each week, Savannah shares actionable tools, tips, and strategies that will help you write, edit, and publish your book. So, wheth ...
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Join Evan and Chad as they delve deep into the world of Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and Horror Novels.
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Interviews, book chat and everything about the short stories and graphic fiction from all around the world appearing in Fictionable Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Explore the best of sci-fi with Brent and Cody. Each episode dives into a single book or series in the sci-fi cannon. Author interviews, reviews and analysis, and related book recommendations. Happy reading y'all!
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A bi-weekly book podcast dedicated to the deliciously disturbing world of horror fiction
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The Sound of Horror
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Aryeh Cohen-Wade speaks with a variety of guests about culture, politics, and American society in general. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jim (Father) and Zach (Son) talk about their ideas and perspectives on fantasy fiction, starting with Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series but straying in various other directions as well. The generational difference in how they view what they read will become obvious (and entertaining, they hope!). Come enjoy our debates and explorations over what all these books mean, and see who you agree with.
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Each week, Matt and Chris get one attempt each at an interactive fiction book until they read every single ending. Will they ever choose every adventure? Will anyone listen?! Join them on their descent into a madness of their own design.
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The Mythology & Fiction Explained podcast is a weekly show that aims to cover all sorts of Mythological tales and crazy fiction. Many of these episodes have come from the popular Youtube channel Mythology & Fiction Explained.
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A virtual bookclub where we pair a beverage with the book of choice, then rate, review, rant and rave about it all. Spoilers are a given! Join us to drink and spill about the highs and the lows of whichever (fun and fiction) book catches our fancy.
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A weekly conversation about books and life, not necessarily in that order.
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Find your next great read. Book recommendations, book news and guests, including top authors and other book enthusiasts who discuss what’s happening in the world of books with a focus on frontlist and backlist fiction including literary fiction, suspense, historical, memoir and nonfiction.
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Random Bookish Discussions and Getting to Know Podcast Hosts; Bookish Introverts Podcast
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We hope you enjoy a this episode with a different theme. Brett and Melanie share their personal reading and writing journeys, discussing the books that shaped their early years and the challenges they face as writers. They reflect on their favorite authors, the impact of feedback on their writing, and the importance of exploring different genres. T…
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David Kroening Seitz, "A Different Trek: Radical Geographies of Deep Space Nine" (U Nebraska Press, 2023)
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A different kind of Star Trek television series debuted in 1993. Deep Space Nine was set not on a starship but a space station near a postcolonial planet still reeling from a genocidal occupation. The crew was led by a reluctant Black American commander and an extraterrestrial first officer who had until recently been an anticolonial revolutionary.…
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Peter Rose, "The Good War of Consul Reeves" (Blacksmith Books, 2024)
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Macau was supposed to be a sleepy post for John Reeves, the British consul for the Portuguese colony on China’s southern coast. He arrived, alone, in June 1941, his wife and daughter left behind in China. Seven months later, Japan had bombed Pearl Harbor, invaded Hong Kong, and made Reeves the last remaining British diplomat for hundreds of miles, …
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Horror for Weenies with Emily C. Hughes
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Weenies Rejoice! Your girl, Emily Hughes and I are talking you through and giving you readalikes for five horror movies this episode. Not only that, we are talking Horror for Weenies the book, our horror origins/scarring moments, classic sitcoms, the importance of brat summer and more! Movies mentioned: Cuckoo (2024) The First Omen (2024) When Evil…
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SFBRP #551 – Joe Haldeman – The Forever War – Forever War #1
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Luke re-reads The Forever War by Joe Haldeman to see if it could make it onto the SFBRP Must-Read List, but discovers there are more versions of the novel than he knew, and he read a version that didn’t win the Hugo or Nebula awards. Luke on Mastodon: @lukeburrage@masto.nu Juliane on Mastodon: @JuKuBerlin@mastodon.social Support Luke and Juliane fi…
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#157. 10 Surprising Lessons From My First Book Launch
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Earlier this year, I published my first book, The Story Grid Masterwork Analysis Guide to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone—and I learned soooo much about book marketing. Tune into this episode to hear the ten surprising lessons I learned from my first book launch, including things like: [03:10] What I learned about asking for Amazon reviews—an…
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Ep. 78: The Man Who Fell to Earth by Walter Tevis
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Alcoholic aliens plus a little David Bowie. Support the network and gain access to over fifty bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon. Want more science fiction in your life? Check out The Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast. Love Neil Gaiman? Join us on Hanging Out With the Dream King: A Neil Gaiman Podcast. Lovecraft? Poe? Check out Elder S…
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Top 10 Best Fantasy Novels: 2000-2009 (A Journey Thru Time Series)
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Dive into the enchanting world of fantasy literature with our countdown of the Top 10 Fantasy Novels from 2000 to 2009! 📚✨ In this episode, we explore must-read books that have captivated readers and shaped the genre, featuring epic tales of adventure, magic, and unforgettable characters. From groundbreaking debuts to beloved sequels, we’ll discuss…
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Top 10 Best Fantasy Novels: 1990-1999 (A Journey Thru Time Series)
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Come along on this exploration of literature as we dig into the Best Fantasy Novels of the 90's. In this episode, Jim will take you on an epic adventure through the most captivating and influential fantasy novels of another iconic decade. From spellbinding tales of magic and mythical creatures to unforgettable characters and imaginative worlds, the…
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Author Roni Loren on Writing Romance and Questioning "The SHOULDS"
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Today, I chat with romance author Roni Loren, a two-time Rita Award winner and Gallup® Certified Strengths Coach with the Better Faster Academy. The discussion dives into the controversial advice about editing as you go and how each writer's process is unique. Roni shares her journey, her struggles with self-doubt, and how she overcame burnout. Wit…
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Stephen King is no stranger to murderous cars. From Christine and From a Buick 8 to the malevolent Goblin truck haunting the roads of Maximum Overdrive, the master of horror knows his way around gory gear shifts, sinister steering wheels, and dangerous drivers. In 2014, he released Mr. Mercedes, a crime novel pitting Bill Hodges, a retired detectiv…
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Top 10 Best Fantasy Novels: 1980-1989 (A Journey Thru Time Series)
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Dive into the enchanting world of fantasy literature with our latest episode covering the best fantasy of each decade, now up to the '80's! Join Jim as he explores the most iconic and beloved fantasy novels from the 1980s that shaped a generation of readers and inspired countless imaginations. From epic quests to magical realms, discover timeless c…
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Top 10 Best Fantasy Novels: 1970-1979 (A Journey Thru Time Series)
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Dive into the enchanting world of fantasy literature with our latest episode, featuring the Top 10 Fantasy Novels of the 1970's. In this captivating journey, Jim explores the most influential and beloved fantasy novels that defined a generation. From epic quests to magical realms, these stories have shaped the genre and inspired countless authors. …
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Felt Nothing…Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince | Book 6 | Bonus Minisode
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Send us a text It’s week 6 over here in our Besties & the Books Harry Potter Mini Episode Marathon! Today we’re discussing the second to last book! The finale eve, if you will. And truly… we felt nothing. So we need to know. Is it just us and our hollow tin chests? 😂 Or did you need to be 12 to get attached to these characters?! Join Ashley and Liz…
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On this episode of Drunken Book Club we read the Give Yourself Goosebumps book Return to the Carnival of Horrors. After narrowly escaping last time we’re forced to return once more and try to escape with our lives intact. Follow the linktree here and find where you can listen to us and follow us!https://linktr.ee/drunkenbookclubSupport us on Patreo…
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Dr. James R Gregory and I discuss Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine as well as his advertising and branding career
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Dr. James R. Gregory is the founder of NYLAQ Advisors. He is also chairman emeritus of Tenet Partners, a global brand innovation and marketing firm based in New York, NY. One of the key secrets to his success was his passion for writing. Over the next four decades, he wrote a series of business books that helped build not only our business brand bu…
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414: Episode 414: Your Questions, Answered
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Hello #AmWriters! This week, I’m answering a bunch of questions we received via amwritingpodcast@gmail.com and our #AmWriting Facebook group. Here’s to flattened learning curves! 1. I just got my first speaking inquiry. How do I know how much to ask for? 2. Someone asked me to provide video content for a conference/summit/virtual event. What should…
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Sad news followed by recommendations from Parade Magazine! And The Booker Short List. Plus, do you hate it when a series isn't continuing the story directly? And we check in on our September read of Some Desperate Glory by Emily Tesh.By Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont
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Ok seriously this time—this week, Matt finally feels like an actual god, Chris goes somewhere he’s been wanting to go since he started the book, and the Brothers Doctors Hollywood are in! https://archive.org/download/296-final/296%20final.mp3 Also, Chris challenges Matt to a User-generated round of Interactive Fiction Unnecessarily-Named Character …
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Come Together by Emily Nagoski: 3 Keys to Reignite Your Sex Life
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On this, *errr,* rather *steamy* episode of Book Wise, host Britt Brewer AKA Dr. Books takes on the topic of intimacy in long term relationships. Citing well-researched and thoughtful insights from author and renowned sex educator Emily Nagoski’s latest book, "Come Together: The Science (and Art!) of Creating Lasting Sexual Connections," Dr. Books …
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Literary Terms 101 With Marissa | Metaphor, Similes, Character Foils & More
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It's time to go back to school! And, what better way to celebrate school than with a test? In this episode, Marissa and Megan review literary terms. Or rather, Marissa quizzes Megan on this terminology while putting her friendship at risk. From metaphor and simile to allusions and character foils, Marissa puts on her teaching hat to share the top l…
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Gotham by Geeks ep 241 The Caped Crusader ep 4-6
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We continue over coverage of Batman the Caped Crusader developed by Bruce Timm, and produced by Bad Robot Productions, 6th & Idaho Motion Picture Company, Warner Bros. Animation, and DC Studios. "The Night of the Hunters", "The Stress of Her Regard" and "Night Ride" https://www.patreon.com/Taylor_Network https://www.instagram.com/gothambygeeks/…
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Top 10 Best Fantasy Novels: 1960-1969 (A Journey Thru Time Series)
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Join us on an enchanting journey through time as we explore the best fantasy novels of the 1960s! This decade was a golden era for imaginative storytelling, introducing readers to captivating worlds filled with magic, adventure, and unforgettable characters. In this episode, we’ll delve into iconic works from legendary authors and uncover hidden ge…
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Revisiting THE NEVERENDING STORY With the Book Riot Podcast
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Let's take a break from the usual SFF Yeah format to share the Book Riot podcast's Book Nerd Movie Club talking about The Neverending Story! Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more SF/F news and recs, sign up for our Swords and Spaceships newsletter! Join Book Riot's editorial staff and expert guest writers at…
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"In life, you get to choose what you believe in…" In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about legally distinct busters of paranormal entities, anonymous ominous warnings, and realizing they're old nerds in their discussion of Ghost Roast by Shawnelle Gibbs, Shawneé Gibbs and Emily Cannon.…
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Top 10 Best Fantasy Novels: 1950-1959 (A Journey Thru Time Series)
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Welcome to this exciting exploration of the Top 10 Best Fantasy Novels of each Decade, starting here with the 1950s! In this first part of our series, we will dive into the magical worlds and imaginative stories that defined a foundational decade rich in fantasy literature from 1950 to 1959. Join Jim as he highlights iconic authors and their ground…
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With Salinger's Soul: His Personal & Religious Odyssey (Post Hill Press), author and retired journalist/editor Stephen B. Shepard explores the life of JD Salinger and the hidden core of an author who became famous for avoiding fame. We get into why Stephen decided to chase this elusive ghost, why Salinger didn't make it into his previous book about…
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Author : Samir Sirk Morató Narrator : Amanda Ching Host : Matt Dovey Audio Producer : Devin Martin Discuss on Forums PodCastle 857: Ecdysis is a PodCastle original. Content warning for ableism (including ableist language) and scenes of a sexual nature Rated R Ecdysis by Samir Sirk Morató My husband never got over being […] The post PodCastle 857: E…
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Ep 28 Going Deep into Split or Swallow by Lindsay Straube
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Send us a text Did you hear?! A couple of weeks ago we did our very first author interview with Lindsay Straube | @oxfordlemon and talked to her all about her new Amazon bestselling debut love triangle romance book, Split or Swallow. So what are we doing today? We’re taking our deep dive into the plot, so this one if for all the girlies who’ve read…
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Ep. 122: T. R. Napper talks The Escher Man, Cyberpunk, Memory & More
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Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they chat with award-winning author T. R. Napper about his new novel The Escher Man, living abroad and cultural immersion, balancing parenting and writing, cyberpunk and Australia, memory and technology, the creative process and philosophy, writing in the Aliens universe, trunked novels, unreliable na…
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#159. A Week in the Life: 7 Days Behind the Scenes with Savannah (September 2024)
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Want a peek behind the scenes into my work week? 👀 In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes and sharing what I do as a developmental editor and book coach. I’ll talk through the projects I’m working on, what I’m excited (or not excited) about, what’s coming up in the next few weeks, what I learn from the writers I work with, and basically …
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This week, on episode 131, I speak with the incredibly creative and talented Janice Hallett about her latest novel, The Examiner. We discuss how she goes about crafting her novels and she shares some of her favorite reads. Guest Author Recommendation: Caroline Woods, author of The Mesmerist recommends The Divorcees by Rowan Beaird. Get your Books A…
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Greetings Cultists, In todays podcast we start a new story, "The Living Mummy" by Edgar Rice Burroughs, and continue with "Through South Africa". Download the podcastBy noreply@blogger.com (Felbrigg)
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The other day, I heard Mark Hurwitz say that "the beginning of the book (exposition is the literary term) is a bit like a social contract between the reader and the writer. This got me thinking about the different critique groups and contests that we have that focus solely on the beginning phrases of our books. Are they helpful? I’m of the opinion …
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Season 7, Episode 7: Bookish Fitness + How To Fit In Books When We Don't Want To
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On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: How books will always be there for us and how ratings easily influence reading Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading lately Deep Dive: answering the question “How do you handle reading a book you’re not going to e…
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Emily Strand and Amy H. Sturgis, "Star Trek: Essays Exploring the Final Frontier" (Vernon Press, 2023)
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n this special Star Trek Day episode on the New Books Network, hosted by Dessy Vassileva from Vernon Press, we celebrate over 55 years of Star Trek with a deep dive into the book Star Trek: Essays Exploring the Final Frontier (Vernon Press, 2023). Co-editors Emily Strand and Amy H. Sturgis join the discussion to explore how Star Trek has shaped sci…
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Legends 36: Strike It Rich Few human characteristics generate more legends than our greed and corruption. So it should be no surprise that entire towns built on those principles are often filled with ghosts. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson, and research by Alex Robinson and Cassandra de Alba. ————————— Sponsors:…
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Richard Osman has followed up his bestselling crime series The Thursday Murder Club with a new series, the first instalment is We Solve Murders. Plus Iranian-American poet Kaveh Akbar explains how dreams are woven into his novel Martyr! and Dylin Hardcastle on their novel that began with the idea of a kiss. Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club …
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Blackmail & Deception!: A Crown of Swords Deep Dive, Part 4 (Ch. 9-10)
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Jim and Zach get together for another couple of chapters of A Crown of Swords (9 & 10), diving deep again into more of The Wheel of Time. Great for first time readers (we don't spoil anything beyond these chapters), but we give plenty of hints and highlight foreshadowing making this great for frequent flyers. #FantasyForTheAges #TheWheelOfTime #Whe…
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Which Epic Fantasy Series Reigns Supreme? (Malazan vs Wheel of Time)
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Join Jim as he dives into the epic battle of fantasy titans in our latest episode: "Which Epic Fantasy Series Reigns Supreme? (Malazan vs Wheel of Time)." In this strongly contested challenge, Jim pits two of the most beloved and complex fantasy series against each other—Steven Erikson's Malazan Book of the Fallen and Robert Jordan's The Wheel of T…
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TBU Comic Podcast: Season 16 Episode 17
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Steph and Theo are back with Season 16 episode 17 of The Batman Universe Comic Podcast. This episode we review Batman #152 and Batman and Robin #13, the last issue of the Joshua Williamson run. Does Bane cross the line in his quest for revenge against? Does Joshua Williamson end his run in a way that leave fans happy. Listen in and find out our tho…
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How to Write Suspense and Tension in Your Fiction Novel
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In this episode, we dive deep into the concepts of suspense and tension in storytelling. We clarify the differences between these often-confused terms and explain how both are essential for a compelling narrative. Learn through examining popular works of fiction how long-term and short-term suspense work together to keep readers engaged. This episo…
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How to write realistic, fascinating characters that readers adore...and what it can teach you about BEING a writer... LINKS One Story Challenge: https://storyaday.org/one-story-signupBy Julie Duffy
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The Stormlight Archive #1 The Way Of Kings (Interlude I-1 to End of Part 2)
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Join Evan, Jaysen, and Zoranne for a recap and discussion of The Way Of Kings! Chasmfiends, Shardplate, and knobweed galore. Discussion begins at exactly 30 minutes in! Support BRK: https://www.patreon.com/bookreviewskill BRK Discord: https://discord.gg/RnzHyt5gpv Zoranne IG: @zoranne_ Jaysen IG: @ezeekat…
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Episode 62 : Sun Wukong - A Detailed Summary of Journey to the West
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Today we take a look at Journey to the West a true classic of Chinese literature. An epic pilgrimage that features everyone's favorite shapeshifting trickster Sun Wukong the Monkey King. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Marios Christou
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The Order of the Phoenix (and the triangle) | Harry Potter Book 5 | Bonus Minisode
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Send us a text It’s week 5 over here in this crazy Harry Potter whirlwind of a miniseries! Join Ashley and Liz as they read the entire HP series for the first time as full grown adults! Do you want our commentary? How about our thoughts on whether or not it’s controversial enough for our parents to BAN us from reading it as kids? We give you all of…
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Here's a spooky Friday the 13th treat: Randall and Mel’s Halloween Hell, the Losers’ Club's Patreon-exclusive annual series in which Randall and Mel watch a horror movie every day in October and talk about it. They'll be back with a fourth iteration this year, but to whet your appetite, they're unlocking last year's third entry which saw the two Lo…
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“Sea Curse” was originally published in Weird Tales, May 1928 The Soul Cages And some return by the failing light And some in the waking dream. For she hears the heels of the dripping ghosts That ride the rough roofbeam. —Kipling THEY were the brawlers and braggarts, the loud boasters and hard drinkers, of Faring town, John Kulrek and his crony Lie…
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Reading on the Go! How to Keep Up with Books While Busy
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Are you struggling to find time to read amidst your busy schedule? In this episode, "Reading on the Go! How to Keep Up with Books While Busy," we share practical tips and strategies that will help you incorporate reading into your daily routine. Discover how to maximize your time, whether it's during your commute, while waiting in line, or during b…
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