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Edited by bestselling anthologist John Joseph Adams, LIGHTSPEED is a Hugo Award-winning, critically-acclaimed digital magazine. In its pages, you'll find science fiction from near-future stories and sociological SF to far-future, star-spanning SF. Plus there's fantasy from epic sword-and-sorcery and contemporary urban tales to magical realism, science-fantasy, and folk tales. Each month, LIGHTSPEED brings you a mix of original short stories and flash fiction featuring a variety of authors, f ...
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Get ready for an otherworldly adventure with Makeshift Stories! A sci-fi, fantasy, and speculative fiction podcast for anyone who craves the thrill of the unknown and unexpected. Twice a month, buckle up for an epic journey through possible futures, space, alternate realities, and beyond. Are you ready to explore uncharted territories and discover the unimaginable? Tune in and let your imagination soar!
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Step into the Award-winning Fun, Fictional, Fantasy Folklore of Dr. Apples! A wizard on the hunt to find his mother! 🍎Listen to the Dr. Apples Variety show in four exciting ways: 📚 'Folklore': Immerse yourself in our main fictional narrative. 📚 📜 'Storytime': Listen to comedic, tales of Dr. Apples' explorations. 📜 👩‍🏫 'Interview': Explore the intriguing themes embedded within our tale. 👩‍🏫 🎮 'Game Time': Enjoy zany shenanigans with the intergalactic crew. 🎮 🍎Join us in finding his mother!🍎 N ...
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We are a member-to-member community dedicated to helping each other maximize their DVC memberships by learning about other members' perspectives, experiences, and personal preferences. We all do Disney differently. We're a positive show with a healthy dose of realism. We are not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or their subsidaries.
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Big Night in Byzantium is the story of Solomon Blue and Kerry McSaws, two itinerant musicians on a raw journey through an emotional landscape of magical realism and relentless hope. It is a landscape populated by Jolene, Zero, The Judge, Velvet, The Face, The Pool Hall, The Blue Hotel and The Lone Taxi. On the run from a crime they didn’t commit, Solly and Kerry take you on an odyssey to a mystical place called Byzantium, where a strong wind is blowing the tumbleweed through town and a big n ...
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"I should be writing" is what people say, but they rarely do it. This podcast is designed to help you get past those blocks, whether it's what your teacher told you when you were a kid, to being totally sure you'll never be as good as (FAV AUTHOR) so you might as well quit.
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SYGNYL

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SYGNYL: A General Mystification Vol. 1 Mystic Elegy, Orphic Yarn, or Dire Warning? The varied texts of SYGNYL have at times been lost, found, translated, forged or otherwise mishandled. Listener discern. File under: magical realism, participatory arts, immersive nonfiction, esoteric wisdom, new vessel. Begin with the Prologue, and listen for cameo appearances by: H.R. of Bad Brains, Wavy Gravy, Pamela De Barres, Marky Ramone, Jason Segel, Lonnie Anderson, Dougie Fresh, Cherie Currie, Money B ...
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In Nawashi, Brian Stanford discovered the world is filled with mages who use sexual magic to achieve their goals - whether freedom or repression. Drawn into the struggle is his wife, Bec, captured by the Mauls, soldiers of the Wrinkled Man. Bec is taken into the dark underworld of New York's sex trade, to be used as a pawn against her husband. But the Wrinkled Man has not accounted for her own strength, and even as she is drawn further into the ordeal path Bec fights her own battles against ...
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Ten year old friends Alex and Sapphire discover something strange on the city bus map – a street that existed for only one year. As they set out to solve the mystery, they encounter the possibility of another world, another dimension perhaps, lurking in a vacant lot, but they are not the only ones on the trail. Who will discover the truth, and who will pay the price required by the witchcraft of positive thinking?
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It’s 1921. Maude starts writing in a diary, but her life is abysmally boring and she has nothing to talk about. A life of meaning feels far away. One afternoon, in an unusual pawn shop, she finds a tiny fragment of china with nothing on it but a bright blue eye. Maude takes the china eye home with her, not realizing she has cursed herself - straight into an underground world of paranormal speakeasies, plague mask thingies, magic doorways, unsolved murders - and an extraordinary life. https:/ ...
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What if Heaven wasn't all it's cracked up to be? Friends Kate and Daniel find that after their untimely deaths, Heaven leaves them dissatisfied and itching for something... else. So they're off, with a passport to discover more afterlifes, heroes and gods. During their adventures, they find out that their travel isn't a journey taken on a whim, but may be orchestrated, or even prophesied.
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Middle school will bury you. Or at least that’s how it feels to 13-year-old Noa—a shy and witty misfit who endures the horrors of living in an affluent New England town with a dark side. It's the first day of eighth grade, and The Olivias are already icing her out. The weird kid who calls himself God publicly proclaims his love for her and then punches the guy Noa kinda sorta (definitely doesn’t!) have a crush on. Desperate to get God to leave her alone, Noa teams up with a secret club and t ...
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ZheroPod

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Hi! I’m Joe ZherO. 💀😎 I am a fiction writer and multimedia creator of Fairytale Horror Magical Realism! I work with a team at Ocian Studios to bring our latest creative projects into the world. This Podcast is all about the ups and downs—the struggles and successes—the journey. Join me here for the next episode of ZheroPod! Also check out JoeZhero.com, and all social media @JoeZherO!
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The Big Sendoff

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After more than 25,000 downloads of the popular podiobook "The Gnome And Mrs. Meyers" and numerous fan requests for more, "The Big Sendoff" has arrived. In this prequel story, we find out that some gnomes didn't like the idea of the Gnome Homestay program--and did everything they could behind the scenes to try and stop it...
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After gaining the rule of Heaven and Hell, with all the power that promised, Kate and Daniel should be set for eternity, right? Well, sure, as soon as they get used to their god-like powers. And then they need to remake the Earth. And there's the matter of the major and minor deities who are not pleased with their ascension. Even now, the afterlife still isn't easy.
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Are you a fan of Joseph Campbell and Carl Jung? Do you like digging deeper into the psyche and learning more about yourself? Thistle and Seed explores Archetypes through short, original folktales written by Chani Petro. Many involve tales of transformation, fantasy, and magical realism. If you're a fan of Hayao Miyazaki, Neil Gaimen, or Christian Anderson, you'll be delighted as you delve into these tales of symbolism and inner knowledge.
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Kate and Daniel are reunited at last, but they have to return to their duties in traveling the afterlife. There are stolen souls suffering without cause in Hell, and only they can help. Kate is back in her corporeal body, but keeping memories of her time as pure soul energy, recently touched by the divine. Daniel carries the magic of an old god and the sword of a death goddess, as well a grudge against the deity who tricked him into losing nearly everything. As they search for the missing so ...
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Colored Pages Book Club

Colored Pages Book Club

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Join longtime friends Marci and Ako for their bi-weekly podcast where they discuss fiction, fantasy, and magical realism written by writers from colorful and diverse backgrounds! Come for the honest discussions, stay for the complete and utter tomfoolery. Also, no worries if you haven't read the books, we've got you covered!
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Moving On

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Molly has always had trouble facing the harsh realities of life, so when her partner of seven years, Jake, suddenly walks out on her, Molly’s subconscious gives her a unique coping tool in the guise of a larger than life imaginary version of Jake who won't leave her alone. With the help of her best friends Delilah and Zack - both with problems of their own - Molly has to face the hard fact that she has been dumped and find a way to to regain her sense of self if she has any hope of getting r ...
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LAST STOP ON THE Z TRAIN is a 23 episode podcast miniseries. LAST STOP ON THE Z TRAIN spans genres: space opera, tragedy, magical realism, comedy... and it all exists in one world, the New York City subway system! Twenty-three stories, 23 subway lines. And, like the MTA, all the stories are interconnected. www.storbakken.org/z-train
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Teachers would call it 'lively,' scholars would call it 'unorthodox,' and I'd call it 'honest'...I re-interpret Virgil's Aeneid with a dash of realism and all the underlying sarcastic comments necessary, reminding everyone that the classics are for all of us, always. (ps. in Rome, the plebs were the ordinary people. You and me. This is Classics, for Us). Bonus points: if you're studying Classics right now, I made sure to include all those important bits that'll definitely come up in your exa ...
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Edited by Christie Yant and Arley Sorg, FANTASY is a digital magazine focusing exclusively on the fantasy genre. In its pages, you will find all types of fantasy—dark fantasy, contemporary urban tales, surrealism, magical realism, science fantasy, high fantasy, folktales…and anything and everything in between. Fantasy is entertainment for the intelligent genre reader—we publish stories of the fantastic that make us think, and tell us what it is to be human. Every month FANTASY will bring you ...
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The Nocturnists is an award-winning medical storytelling podcast, hosted by physician Emily Silverman. We feature personal stories from frontline clinicians, conversations with healthcare-related authors and art-makers, and special podcast documentary series such as “Post-Roe America,” “Shame in Medicine,” “Black Voices in Healthcare,” and “Stories from a Pandemic.” In 2024, we’ll be bringing you Season 6 of "Stories from the World of Medicine" and more "Conversations," as well as commencing ...
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The DODcast features a wide range of interesting guests from every walk of life. It previews the stories of ordinary people who have done extra-ordinary things in an effort to allow the listener to recognise their own true potential in life. Major themes include: - Health Promotion - Personal Development - Human Endeavour - Optimistic Realism Its time for ~The DODcast
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Intelligent, original, and unsettling, this new take on the radio drama features stories from diverse artists that will have listeners on the edge of their seats. Twisted up in paranoia, magical realism, ghosts, monsters, sibling rivalry, and even earth death, Listen With The Lights Off takes listeners to wholly unexpected worlds – sometimes funny, sometimes disturbing, but always memorable, and eerily plausible. These fictional short plays, adapted from So Say We All’s literary horror antho ...
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Arna was just a humble pearl diver living in a straw hut with her father, Her life turned upside down one day when she discovered an enormous pearl. But it led to more trouble than she imagined and she took up a life of piracy on the tropical seas. Arna and the Pirates is a saga for children aged 6 and above. There is magic, there is adventure, there is realism. With strong female characters, these stories were written for my own daughter and now I share them with you, too. Be warned: while ...
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1412 Wrestling is an off-the-wall, action-packed, and surreal professional wrestling show that blends elements of fantasy, comedy, and nostalgia. Set in an arena decked out with 90s-themed decorations, VHS tapes, and vintage CRT televisions playing old commercials, the show features an eclectic roster of characters from various pop culture realms. These include fictional heroes and villains, real-life personalities, and even bizarre entities like the Sentient Dumpster and Magikarp. The match ...
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Breaking the Curtain

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The musical theatre podcast where two best friends interview their theatre idols and break down the history behind all of your favourite musicals! Breaking the Curtain is a podcast that features everything from Musical Theatre Show History episodes, Interviews with Broadway and West End creatives and the latest theatre news around the globe!
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The Bookshop Podcast

Mandy Jackson-Beverly

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Mandy Jackson-Beverly is a confessed bibliophile who believes independent bookshops are the gems of communities and authors are the rock stars of the literary world. As an author and book reviewer for the New York Journal of Books, Mandy profoundly understands and appreciates what it takes to write a book and present it to readers. She is instinctively curious and enjoys connecting with her guests. Learn more at mandyjacksonbeverly.com and thebookshoppodcast.com. And remember to subscribe to ...
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This podcast gives the listener an opportunity to hear conversations with people from the field of systemic psychotherapy. Host Sezer and Julie, two systemic and family psychotherapists, discuss a wide range of topics, theories, practices and experiences with their guests, giving the listener an insight into this disciplines contribution to social change. Artwork by Arai Drake Creative: http://www.araidrake.com/portfolio/thesystemicway/Music by Rena Paid We are now being supported by the Ass ...
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The Dandelion Effect

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The Dandelion Effect podcast is a space for organic conversation about the magic of living a connected life. Just like the natural world around us, we are all linked through an intricate web, a never-ending ripple that spans across the globe. Here, we explore the ideas that our guests carry through the world, remember who and what inspired them along the way, and uncover the seeds that helped them blossom into their unique version of this human experience.
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Genre Breaker

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Genre Breaker is a weekly discussion podcast where author and editor Hayden Pickens invites other writers and editors to help explore different kinds of storytelling. Each episode encompasses a different genre and the stories and features that set it apart, as well as the kinds of stories that break the mold of that genre and help show off what all kinds of writers can learn from it.
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Today’s episode features Devon Delmar, Jason Jacobs, and their feature film, “Carissa”, which just enjoyed its premiere at the Venice International Film Festival and was nominated for the Venice Horizon’s Award for Best Film. They are also joined by Producer Deidré Jantjies. Past inspirations include Benh Zeitlin’s ’Beasts of the Southern Wild’. Th…
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Send us a text Melissa Wiesner is mixing love and a touch of magic in "Wish I Were Here". It's a story of wishing you didn't have to be the one to take care of everything for everyone, then discover your govenment identity suddenly vanishes. Of course, our type A heroine has to deal with a free spirit (who is also hot) on her journey to fix the pro…
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In this episode, I chat with Anamely Salgado Reyes about her debut novel, My Mother Cursed My Name, and the intricacies of writing magical realism. We explore the differences between magical realism and fantasy, the significance of family stories, and the emotional journey of getting published. The post [ISBW] Writing Family Stories and Magical Rea…
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Zohreh Ghahremani writes for both adults and children. Her debut picture book, Memory Garden, illustrated by her daughter, Susie, was published by Godwin Books/Macmillan in 2024, with another picture book about Norooz/Persian New Year to follow in 2026. She published her first novel, Sky of Red Poppies, in 2010. Her sophomore novel, The Moon Daught…
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Happy Halloween! Sam's joining us once again for our spookiest episode of the year, and this time we're giving you book recommendations based on your favorite horror movies! Books Mentioned During This Episode 2024 Reading Challenge Gibson's Merch on our Bonfire Shop! OTHER LINKS Gibson's Bookstore Website Purchase Gift Certificates! Browse our Web…
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In this episode of Conversations, we sit down with Dr. Sara Walker, an astrobiologist and theoretical physicist who is reshaping the way we think about life. From her work on the origins of life to her innovative assembly theory, Sara takes us on a journey through the possibilities of discovering alien life and challenges some of the core tenets of…
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In our latest podcast episode, we embark on a magical journey through the Disney Vacation Club (DVC) lounges, focusing on the inviting spaces at Disney Springs. This episode is packed with firsthand experiences, insights, and practical tips for anyone considering joining the DVC or simply looking to explore the hidden gems within the Disney univers…
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Mumbai-based director Subhadra Mahajan discusses her debut feature film ‘Second Chance’ which just had its Hollywood premiere at AFI, following a World premiere at Karlovy Vary earlier this year. Past inspirations include her love for the Iranian New Wave and Andrea Arnold’s ‘Fish Tank’. She speaks on her filmmaking journey, influenced by classic H…
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Send us a text Heather Walter has the perfect book to fill the fall vibes you're craving. "The Crimson Crown" is a sapphic and witchy origin story for Snow White's Evil Queen. This conversation explores how she approached the classic story and steered clear of Disney drama. FOLLOW HEATHER BUY THE BOOKS Bookshop: The Crimson Crown Malice Misrule Ama…
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Join me in welcoming author, community builder, former SFWA president, and all around awesome person Cat Rambo. We dive into Cat’s writing journey, discussing their latest series featuring intelligent spaceships and former mercenaries turned restaurateurs. Cat shares their unique approach to starting a story, the importance of accountability, and h…
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Join me in welcoming author, community builder, former SFWA president, and all around awesome person Cat Rambo. We dive into Cat’s writing journey, discussing their latest series featuring intelligent spaceships and former mercenaries turned restaurateurs. Cat shares their unique approach to starting a story, the importance of accountability, and h…
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An excerpt from the unfinished memoirs of Sullivan Kingsley. Text was dictated to and recorded by a Kvasir ScrivenerTM. Any poetic editorializing can be assumed in accordance with the spirit of Mr. Kingsley’s intentions, as interpreted by a conjured instance of the severed hand of Kvasir, Norse god of poetry, peacemaking, and beverage production. |…
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S20 Ep29: In Which Mur and Cat Rambo Discuss Writing, Accountability, and Intelligent Spaceships "I think that right now there are so many very interesting and original voices that can never be replicated." - Cat Rambo Join me in welcoming author, community builder, former SFWA president, and all around awesome person Cat Rambo. We dive into Cat’s …
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Send us a text In this episode, I'm in conversation with Martijn Meerts, the co-director of the American Book Center in Amsterdam. Martijn's anthropology background subtly colors his approach to this role, and he shares how it adds a unique perspective to his daily work. We also uncover the enchanting history of the American Book Center, originally…
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In this episode with speak with Dr Dwight Turner who shares his thoughts, ideas and reflections on his two books Intersections of privilege and otherness in counselling and psychotherapy: Mockingbird (2021) and The Psychology of Supremacy: Imperium (2023). Dwight shares his personal stories around his early life, career and training as a psychother…
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We’re thrilled to introduce you to Lemonada Media’s newest podcast, Hildy the Barback and the Lake of Fire. In this fantastical fictional tale for grownups, Melissa McCarthy stars as Hildy, an unlikely hero from the land of Golgorath who must embark on an epic quest with an unlikely team of warriors to save the world. From the creative minds of Mel…
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We're setting up Sarah Dees, a professor of religious history and cultures who has researched and published widely on appropriation of Native American medicine and art. She also is deeply interested, personally and academically, in Dolly Parton. She is late to watching Ted Lasso but is super into its portrayal of masculinity. Her dream vaca is Scan…
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In this enchanting episode of the MyDVCPoints podcast, we are invited into the magical world of Disney through the eyes of Melissa, a devoted member of the Disney Vacation Club (DVC). Her story is a testament to Disney's transformative power, turning a simple honeymoon dream into a lifelong adventure filled with cherished memories and strategic ins…
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When should a reporter turn around a leave? At what point do should they say "I won't report on these people. They need their space, not a stranger with a microphone." Jay Nathan faced that exact situation some years ago reporting on a man who was dying of cancer and the friend taking care of him. But, instead of turning around and leaving, Jay sta…
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Ever wonder what happens when you lose a sock in the laundry? Get ready for spin cycle shenanigans with Dr. Apples as he investigates "The Lost Laundry Legend and the Shoe Syndicate's Sinister Scheme!" When his favorite sock pulls him into a portal, he lands in the lint trap of the universe, battling a shoe syndicate with more twists than a pretzel…
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It's another updates episode! Your Broadway Besties are back to answer your Q&A questions, discuss the latest Broadway news (another Dirty Dancing stage adaptation? Suffs closing?!), controversies, Solea & John joining Moulin Rouge, the shows we're most looking forward to this season, our funny Swept Away story and so much more!…
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In this episode, Mur welcomes the award-winning author Sarah Pinsker to discuss her latest book, Haunt Sweet Home. They dive into the fascinating world of reality TV shows and how Sarah's unique idea of a haunted house fixer-upper series evolved from a joke to a novella. The post [ISBW] Unveiling Haunt Sweet Home with Sarah Pinsker! appeared first …
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In this episode, Mur welcomes the award-winning author Sarah Pinsker to discuss her latest book, Haunt Sweet Home. They dive into the fascinating world of reality TV shows and how Sarah's unique idea of a haunted house fixer-upper series evolved from a joke to a novella. The post [ISBW] Unveiling Haunt Sweet Home with Sarah Pinsker! appeared first …
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S20 Ep28: In Which Mur and Sarah Pinsker Discuss Reality Shows, Workshops, and Writing Patience "I love the bingo card measure of success rather than the ladder of success." - Sarah Pinsker (This post went live for supporters on October 11 2024. If you want early, ad-free, and sometimes expanded episodes, support at Patreon or Substack!) In this ep…
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We’re beyond thrilled to be joined by the wonderful Jennie Harney - Fleming who is currently starring as Lil Hardin in A Wonderful World - The Louis Armstrong Musical on Broadway. We chat with Jennie about the incredible Lil Hardin, the process of tech and previews on Broadway, along with what she hopes audiences take away from A Wonderful World. A…
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Ivan Petrenko has spent his entire life chasing one goal: proving his family’s abduction by extraterrestrials during a 1960 camping trip. When he is contacted by Marie, the daughter of a former researcher involved in the Cold War's top-secret MK Ultra project, he agrees to a meeting. However, Marie reveals a dark truth that upends Ivan’s long-held …
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In the latest episode of the podcast, “Navigating the Disney Vacation Club Resale Market: Insider Tips and Hurricane Preparedness Insights,” hosts Chad Pennycup and Sue from DVC Resale Market dive deep into the complexities of the Disney Vacation Club (DVC) resale market. Whether you're a seasoned DVC member or simply curious about the resale dynam…
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All you dancing queens better put on your go-go boots for this episode because we're joined by Sophie Sheridan herself, Alisa Melendez! We chat with Alisa all about touring around as Sophie Sheridan in Mamma Mia, the joy this musical brings to so many, who Alisa thinks is Sophie's biological dad, let's hear it for the aunties, our love of Almost Fa…
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Vojtĕch Strakatý, director of ‘After Party’, which just premiered at the Venice Film Festival, speaks on how real-life experiences can inspire unique storytelling. His past cinema inspirations include the Brazilian films ‘Neighboring Sounds’ and ‘Aquarius’, by Kleber Mendonça Filho. He discusses the emotional core of his film, inspired by real-life…
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Send us a text What would you do if a heart with the same defect as your missing child's turned up in an exhibit? That's what we find out in "The Specimen" by Jaima Fixsen. This wild book is part mystery, part historical fiction, part rage, and it is fascinating. Check out this conversation to find out the real cases that inspired Jaima's latest no…
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Gallam didn’t look at the clothes the family provided until he had already prepared the body. “Prepared” was putting it mildly: the man was covered in wounds—blade wounds? Bite wounds? Gouges, rips, punctures, slices. | © 2024 by Kenneth Schneyer. Narrated by Stefan Rudnicki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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In this episode, I chat with Anamely Salgado Reyes about her debut novel, My Mother Cursed My Name, and the intricacies of writing magical realism. We explore the differences between magical realism and fantasy, the significance of family stories, and the emotional journey of getting published. The post [ISBW] Writing Family Stories and Magical Rea…
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S20 Ep27: In Which Mur and Anamely Salgado Reyes Discuss Magical Realism and Writing Journeys "I write about what I know, and what I know is family." - Anamely Salgado Reyes In this episode, I chat with Anamely Salgado Reyes about her debut novel, My Mother Cursed My Name, and the intricacies of writing magical realism. We explore the differences b…
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Send us a text What drives a paralegal to switch gears and pen a rom-com novel? Discover the inspiring journey of Danica Nava, an enrolled citizen of the Chickasaw Nation, as she shares her transition from the corporate world to the literary scene. We delve into her academic achievements, the barriers she overcame as a first-generation college grad…
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Moderator, Perie Longo, Santa Barbara Poet Laureate, 2007-2009, has published 4 books of poetry, the latest Baggage Claim (2014) and poems in numerous literary journals. This June will be her 40th year teaching poetry at the Santa Barbara Writers Conference. She’s thrilled and awed to be still poeting and standing. Melinda Palacio, current Santa Ba…
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Send us a text Sean Gunn is best known for his acting in "Gilmore GIrls" and "Guardians of the Galaxy", but now he's also adding author to his title. Sean announced plans to publish a graphic novel called "Shepherds", so I caught up with him at Fan Expo Chicago to talk about it and get some early details! I'll keep you posted when it's available to…
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Welcome to Tulsa, 1967! In this episode, we explore the journey of The Outsiders from S.E. Hinton’s groundbreaking novel to its powerful film adaptation, and how its timeless themes inspired a Tony Award Winning Best Musical on Broadway! We discuss the original workshop productions, the La Jolla pre-Broadway run, major changes made from book to sta…
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Family medicine physician Zed Zha persuades her reluctant parents, visiting from China, to indulge in the treat of ice cream. Zed performed this story live at the Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theatre at Symphony Space in New York in November 2023, for an event on the theme of "Taking Care" which The Nocturnists co-produced with the Bellevue Literary Review…
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This month's Lightspeed Science Fiction Short Shots episode features "The Life You've Given Me, Rusty" by P.A. Cornell (© 2024 by P.A. Cornell), narrated by Stefan Rudnicki, and "Hot Hearts" by Lyndsie Manusos (© 2024 by Lyndsie Manusos), narrated by Janina Edwards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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In this episode of Ditch Diggers, Mur Lafferty and Ursula Vernon dive into the gritty realities of the writing world. From the anxiety of upcoming surgeries to the chaos of travel and illness, they share their personal and professional struggles. The post [DD] Elephants in the Room: NaNoWriMo, Burnout, and More appeared first on The Murverse Mother…
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