Best Abby Guy and Harrison Stewart Podcasts (2024)

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Abby's just lost a toe! — What If It's Us by Becky Albertalli & Adam Silvera 1:01:36

7h ago1:01:36

1:01:36

Welcome to #2 of the WineyWriters Book Club! This episode we review What If It's Us by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera. We describe this novel as a cutesy, coming-of-age, gay romance in New York about two boys who fall in love...for the time being. Join our honest conversation as we discuss the importance of own voice representation in novels, ch…

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the punks confuse me. — Genres We Don't Write 55:39

7d ago55:39

55:39

as writers, we are happily wedded to the romance and fantasy genres (with no divorce in sight), but this episode we take to the pod to discuss the genres we don't write: historical, sci-fi, crime, and literary.By Abby Guy and Harrison Stewart

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less of an overwhelming, steaming pile of shit. — Writing First Drafts 59:41

14d ago59:41

59:41

we are in the pits of writing hell, and so this episode we discuss what it's like to be writing our very first novels. We sat down to chat about the consumption of media whilst writing and how this impacts the words on the page -- but this quickly turns into a conversation about first drafts: the blocks we run into, the holes we fall through, and t…

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let me buy some new shoes, i'll stand corrected. — Currently Reading 56:59

23d ago56:59

56:59

we're a third of the way into 2024 (oh god), and so that calls for another reading wrap-up! this episode, we discuss the books we've read recently, what we're reading right now, and what we hope to read soon. These discussions include but are not limited to the following titles: Seducing My Brother-in-Law by Shae Michaels, the ACOTAR series by Sara…

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unfortunately, Virginia Woolf is dead. — The Romance Novel 53:37

30d ago53:37

53:37

this episode, we talk all things romance and romance novels. This includes conversations about twenty-first century dating culture, love languages, our favourite and least favourite romance tropes, and the romance novels that cause us to giggle and kick our feet.By Abby Guy and Harrison Stewart

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a metaphor for the roasting and murdering of coffee beans. — Book Pet Peeves 54:43

1M ago54:43

54:43

this episode we discuss our bookish pet peeves and the things that send a book straight to our DNF pile. From bad covers, to terrible tropes, to boring POVs — and characters releasing a breath they didn't know they were holding — we, as usual, have plenty to whine about.By Abby Guy and Harrison Stewart

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supernatural in the sense of dragons and goats — Fantasy Fiction 58:29

2M ago58:29

58:29

this episode we chat (...tangent) about our absolute favourite genre – fantasy. We discuss definitions of the genre, what we love and loath when reading a fantasy novel, and share some of the novels we read as kids that turned us into fantasy fanatics.By Abby Guy and Harrison Stewart

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no pickles being tickled here. — 1 Star Book Reviews 56:23

2M ago56:23

56:23

this episode, we read 1 star reviews of some of our favourite novels and discuss whether we agree or disagree with the review. Should The Fellowship of the Ring be called The Fellowship of the CockGobblers instead? Did The Song of Achilles really put Harry in a reading slump? And why does Abby have beef with Watership Down?…

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sorry, you don't have a dick — Toxic Masculinity and the Romance Novel 57:10

2M ago57:10

57:10

this episode, we put on our postgrad caps to discuss 'toxic' masculinity in the romance novel and how we feel about the depictions of men in popular romance. We talk about how romance novels are impacted by our current cultural context (such as an alpha male epidemic), masculinity in queer romance, and changes we'd like to see as we read masculinit…

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alright bitches, here's the knot — Bride by Ali Hazelwood 1:07:35

2M ago1:07:35

1:07:35

Welcome to WineyWriters first book club! This episode we review Ali Hazelwood's first step into new territory with her paranormal romance, Bride. Abby never thought she'd get Harry to read a novel with a marketing tactic built entirely on knotting, yet here we are. Join our honest conversation about Hazelwood's latest release as we discuss world bu…

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put on your cap and goggles and be prepared to swim. — Michael Hauge's Plot Structure 48:27

3M ago48:27

48:27

join us this episode as we put Michael Hauge's six stage plot structure to the test and create a romance novel full of mistaken identities, wannabe pilots, men who would definitely play Wonderwall to you on their guitar, and a pretty average ceramic artist. Is Michael Hauge's six plot structure a useful tool when writing a novel, or should you skip…

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we're not butter churning, we're sitting on TikTok. — Dealing with Distractions 50:06

3M ago50:06

50:06

this episode we chat about the distractions we face while trying to write, including food, music, social media, rabbit holes on the internet, and cats. We were hoping to discuss how we deal with these distractions and the methods we use to keep ourselves on task (which we do, for the most part) but instead we get, well, incredibly distracted.…

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have I missed my chance at success? — The Value of Youth 46:21

3M ago46:21

46:21

this episode we discuss an article written by R. F. Kuang for Time called 'Olivia Rodrigo and the Impossible Pressure to Stay a Prodigy'. There is a price and marketability attached to youth, whether that is in beauty, relationships, or careers, and even at 23 we wonder if we've moved past the peak in our lives without even realising. In this episo…

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if you know me professionally, no you don't. — Catch Up Episode 49:06

3M ago49:06

49:06

this episode, we return to recording after a short break and discuss what we've been up to in that time...namely reading books and drinking far too much wine.By Abby Guy and Harrison Stewart

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you're on OUR pod, bitch. — with Minty Hydrangea 49:29

3M ago49:29

49:29

this episode we are joined by local South Australian drag queen, Minty Hydrangea. While educating us on drag culture, performing, and how long it takes to look that good, we discuss life in the Arts, what it's like to jump off stages, how to fix windscreen wipers, and how tall Harry really is.By Abby Guy and Harrison Stewart

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well then, study up Harry -- 10 Ways to Beat Writer's Block 50:39

4M ago50:39

50:39

this episode, we address the fact that Harry doesn't believe in writer's block by consulting a Penguin Random House article called '10 Ways to Beat Writer's Block'. We judge the methods that are outlined in this article, and discuss whether we think they are useful solutions when we just can't get words on the page.…

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Harry Styles? he'd kill a victorian child -- Books That Would Take Out a Victorian Era Child 51:42

4M ago51:42

51:42

this episode, we add a literary twist to an old TikTok trend and discuss books that we think would take out a Victorian era child. What qualifies a book for the list, you may ask? On our list are talking lions who are also God, Bella Swan, cannibalism, overtly sexual content, and sentient rats that cook, among other things...…

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yo, alien, give me EVERYTHING -- with Payton Hogan 46:45

4M ago46:45

46:45

this episode we are joined by fellow academic, writer, and creative Payton Hogan to chat about her experience during part-time honours and the growth of her creative process. Somehow, this includes discussions about guillotines, soldering irons, alcoholic woody, and what it would be like to have the power to touch a book and absorb all its knowledg…

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he’s a smoking, wine drinking, fuckwit. -- Writing (Interesting) Characters 52:56

4M ago52:56

52:56

this episode, we reflect on some of the characters we've previously written and deep dive into how they could have been improved. We discuss what we've learnt so far as amateur writers working with character, and what we can do to write better characters moving forward.By Abby Guy and Harrison Stewart

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when there’s a killer on the loose, a sex toy is your number one priority -- Answering Our Rapid Fire Questions 48:34

5M ago48:34

48:34

this episode we ask ourselves the same rapid fire questions that we ask every guest - except we gave ourselves fifty minutes instead of five. We discuss our favourite books, books we DON'T recommend reading, our current work in writing, and whether we will be joined by the ghost of Abby next year...By Abby Guy and Harrison Stewart

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and that’s when I walked out of the cinema -- The Horror Genre with Tabby Knight 49:44

5M ago49:44

49:44

this episode we are joined by fellow PhD student and our resident expert in horror, Tabby Knight, to help us get into the festive Christmas spirit by discussing murderous clowns. We know Tabby as someone who reads and watches copious amounts of horror but, recently, she went to see a horror film in cinema that made her walk out halfway. We discuss …

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mucus milkshake -- Writing Prompts 49:57

5M ago49:57

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this episode we challenged each other to use writing prompts to create short pieces of romance fiction. Somehow, this lead us down the cereal aisle in the supermarket, through rivers of wine, and into restaurants with extremely questionable hygiene practices. We discuss our approach to writing prompts as emerging authors and whether they are a usef…

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if you can make me chuckle, you can get my pants off -- Characters We Would (Consensually) Sleep With 49:02

6M ago49:02

49:02

this episode, we discuss which characters we would, as Harry words it, 'do the dirty with' -- from Mr. Darcy, to Draco Malfoy, to Flynn Rider. For unhinged conversations about f*ckability qualities, like intelligence, humour, and plain old good looks, this is the episode for you.By Abby Guy and Harrison Stewart

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bit of roughage on your thighs -- Indie Publishing with Author Elizabeth Stevens 53:40

6M ago53:40

53:40

this episode we introduce our very first guest, author Elizabeth (Izzie) Stevens, to discuss indie publishing, her ridiculous publishing schedule, her latest release, and just how sexy those books can get. if you want to swoon about Vaughn as much as Izzie did while writing him, you can now purchase her latest release Prince of Thorns from all good…

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that’s not how dinosaurs looked, buddy. -- Characters that should be sent to Hell 45:02

6M ago45:02

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this episode, we talk (rage) about non-villain characters we think deserve Hell, why terrible men get excused in romance fiction, and the absolute blasphemy of bringing dinosaurs back to life and not even getting their appearance right in the process.By Abby Guy and Harrison Stewart

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just like wanting to kick a kid -- Our Writing Process 46:51

6M ago46:51

46:51

this episode we embrace the 'writers' part of winey writers and discuss our different approaches to writing -- whether flash fiction, short story, novel, or even which POV to take -- and Harry tries to explain why he thinks writer's block is a lie.By Abby Guy and Harrison Stewart

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my phd is soup and i’m a fork -- Juggling University, Work, and Social Lives 49:22

7M ago49:22

49:22

this episode we discuss our Honours degree and what it's like to juggle academia/education/university, work, social lives, and mental health when you're in your early twenties.By Abby Guy and Harrison Stewart

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you’re allowed to say penis -- Current Reads 50:07:14

7M ago50:07:14

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this episode, we talk about our current reads, non-committal relationships with books, fan fiction and ship culture, and gay pulp fiction.By Abby Guy and Harrison Stewart

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we’re gonna wine! -- On Undergraduate Degrees in Writing 49:28

7M ago49:28

49:28

Welcome to the very first episode of Winey Writers! This episode, hosts Harry and Abby introduce ourselves by talking about whether our undergraduate degrees in writing were really worth our time, and why we chose to pursue careers in writing at all -- but mostly we wine and whine, because winey writers is a podcast for chattin' shit.…

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Abby's just lost a toe! — What If It's Us by Becky Albertalli & Adam Silvera 1:01:36

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the punks confuse me. — Genres We Don't Write 55:39

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less of an overwhelming, steaming pile of shit. — Writing First Drafts 59:41

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let me buy some new shoes, i'll stand corrected. — Currently Reading 56:59

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unfortunately, Virginia Woolf is dead. — The Romance Novel 53:37

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a metaphor for the roasting and murdering of coffee beans. — Book Pet Peeves 54:43

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supernatural in the sense of dragons and goats — Fantasy Fiction 58:29

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no pickles being tickled here. — 1 Star Book Reviews 56:23

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sorry, you don't have a dick — Toxic Masculinity and the Romance Novel 57:10

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alright bitches, here's the knot — Bride by Ali Hazelwood 1:07:35

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put on your cap and goggles and be prepared to swim. — Michael Hauge's Plot Structure 48:27

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we're not butter churning, we're sitting on TikTok. — Dealing with Distractions 50:06

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have I missed my chance at success? — The Value of Youth 46:21

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if you know me professionally, no you don't. — Catch Up Episode 49:06

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you're on OUR pod, bitch. — with Minty Hydrangea 49:29

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well then, study up Harry -- 10 Ways to Beat Writer's Block 50:39

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Harry Styles? he'd kill a victorian child -- Books That Would Take Out a Victorian Era Child 51:42

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yo, alien, give me EVERYTHING -- with Payton Hogan 46:45

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he’s a smoking, wine drinking, fuckwit. -- Writing (Interesting) Characters 52:56

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when there’s a killer on the loose, a sex toy is your number one priority -- Answering Our Rapid Fire Questions 48:34

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and that’s when I walked out of the cinema -- The Horror Genre with Tabby Knight 49:44

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mucus milkshake -- Writing Prompts 49:57

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if you can make me chuckle, you can get my pants off -- Characters We Would (Consensually) Sleep With 49:02

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bit of roughage on your thighs -- Indie Publishing with Author Elizabeth Stevens 53:40

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that’s not how dinosaurs looked, buddy. -- Characters that should be sent to Hell 45:02

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just like wanting to kick a kid -- Our Writing Process 46:51

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my phd is soup and i’m a fork -- Juggling University, Work, and Social Lives 49:22

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you’re allowed to say penis -- Current Reads 50:07:14

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we’re gonna wine! -- On Undergraduate Degrees in Writing 49:28

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