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The Creepypasta Book Club is a podcast about reading, analyzing and discussing significant creepypastas, nosleeps, and web horror flash fiction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Sword and Laser

Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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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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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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Book Fight

Mike Ingram and Tom McAllister

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A podcast where writers talk honestly about books, writing, and the literary world. Hosted by Mike Ingram and Tom McAllister, authors and long-time editors for Barrelhouse, a nonprofit literary magazine and book publisher. New episodes every other week, with bonus episodes for Patreon subscribers.
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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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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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The Book Club Review

The Book Club Review

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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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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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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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Brotherhood of Batman

Jake, Ben, and Aaron

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Celebrate the world of the Caped Crusader by listening to the Brotherhood of Batman Podcast! Join three unique brothers on a journey to explore Batman comics and the expanded Bat-verse. Themed drinks and general shenanigans accompany each book and episode. Listen now.
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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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Reading Glasses

Brea Grant and Mallory O'Meara

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Want to learn how to make the most of your reading life? Join Brea Grant and Mallory O’Meara every week as they discuss tips and tricks for reading better! Listeners will learn how to vanquish their To-Be-Read piles, get pointers on organizing their bookshelves and hear reviews on the newest reading gadgets. Brea and Mallory also offer advice on bookish problems. How do you climb out of a reading slump? How do you support authors while still getting books on the cheap? Where do you hide the ...
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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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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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We're not just book nerds. We're professional book nerds! We are staff librarians who work at OverDrive, the leading app for eBooks and audiobooks from public libraries and schools. It's our job to discuss books all day long so we thought, "Why not share the conversation!" Hear about the best books we've read, get recommendations, and learn about the hottest books coming out that we can't wait to dive into. Titles discussed are available to borrow through public libraries. Get started readin ...
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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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Books Are My People

Jennifer Caloyeras

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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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Finish It!

Matt and Chris Yule

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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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Lore

Aaron Mahnke

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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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Big Gay Fiction Podcast

Jeff Adams & Will Knauss

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The Big Gay Fiction Podcast is for avid readers and passionate fans of queer romance fiction. Each week we bring you exclusive author interviews, book recommendations and explore the latest in queer pop culture.
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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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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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The Book Jar Podcast

Marissa Trarback, Megan Breitenbach

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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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Step into a world of knights, castles, and epic adventures and immerse yourself in exciting stories, filled with chivalry, honor, and timeless wisdom. From the enchanting realms of Camelot to the treacherous battles of the Crusades, we explore literary masterpieces that transport you to a bygone era. Whether you're a history buff or simply love a good story this is your gateway to all things medieval literature. Grab a cup of mead, cozy up in your favorite spot and let's journey through the ...
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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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Strange and Beautiful Book Club

Strange and Beautiful Network

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Long time partners, Rachel and Matt, bring their unique blend of wit and weirdness to the worlds of sci-fi, horror, and fantasy. From quirky movie reviews to lively book discussions, they keep you entertained and informed with their mature humor and infectious enthusiasm. Join them as they chase their little nerd hearts through the genres they love.
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Today’s guest Chilean poet, performance artist, visual artist, activist, and filmmaker Cecilia Vicuña, joins us to discuss her latest work, Deer Book, or Libro Venado. A bilingual collection, with translations by the acclaimed poet and translator Daniel Borzutsky, Deer Book brings together nearly forty years of Vicuña’s poetry and drawings surround…
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It’s wizards versus lesbians in Ink Blood Sister Scribe by Emma Törzs, but Luke is ultimately disappointed in a book that kept promising more than it ever delivered. Luke on Mastodon: @lukeburrage@masto.nu Juliane on Mastodon: @JuKuBerlin@mastodon.social Support Luke and Juliane financially via Patreon.com/lukeburrage Discuss this book at Goodreads…
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High fantasy in an imaginary southeast Asia. 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 Sign: A…
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For years, fans have been clamoring for novels about the Horus Heresy - the bloody civil war that set Space Marine against Space Marine and nearly spelled the end of mankind at the hands of the traitor Horus. False Gods takes the epic story onwards as Horus struggles to keep his armies in line and the seeds of his downfall are sown. Join us as we s…
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In Anti-Blackness and Human Monstrosity in Black American Horror Fiction (Ohio State UP, 2024), Jerry Rafiki Jenkins examines four types of human monsters that frequently appear in Black American horror fiction--the monsters of White rage, respectability, not-ness, and serial killing. Arguing that such monsters represent specific ideologies of Amer…
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“Never wonder if readers will love your story again.” This is exactly what Theodora Taylor teaches you how to do in her book 7 FIGURE FICTION: How to Use Universal Fantasy to SELL Your Books to ANYONE. Despite writing fiction in a niche genre (interracial romance), Theodora Taylor has grown a fanbase of rabid readers and fans through the power of s…
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Joanna Lowell is known for her witty historical romances set in late Victorian England, a period both undergoing and resisting dramatic social change. Her previous novels in this series pair a young artist from the East End with her tortured muse, a duke; a runaway duchess with an admirably calm young man convinced she is a plant lover like himself…
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Author, publicist and partially involved narrator Robert Pranzatelli joins the show to celebrate his amazing new book, PILOBOLUS: A Story of Dance and Life (University Press of Florida). We talk about the origins of the legendary Pilobolus dance company, his transformational first experience seeing them in 1997, the workshops he took with them and …
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Back again today with more of my Top 100 Fantasy Books as of 2024, this time books 41-60. We’re rising higher, and so is the quality of these books! Let’s see what else you might find to agree with, disagree with, or just add to the TBR Missed Parts 1 or 2? Find it here: https://youtu.be/UQi8fkktXXo https://youtu.be/fOI65WPLuX0 Want to purchase boo…
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Authors : Anna Mikhalevskaya and Elvira Rizaeva Narrator : Yaroslav Barsukov Host : Matt Dovey Audio Producer : Devin Martin Discuss on Forums PodCastle 846: Against All Odds is a PodCastle original. Content warnings for war, death, injury, and child endangerment Rated PG-13 Against All Odds By Anna Mikhalevskaya Translated by Elvira Rizaeva Time […
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The Talisman, Part 3 by Sir Walter Scott Set during the Third Crusade, the story follows the journey of a young Scottish knight named Sir Kenneth, who travels to the Holy Land to serve King Richard the Lionheart. Along the way, he encounters a diverse cast of characters, including the Muslim leader Saladin, and forms an unlikely friendship with him…
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Editors’ Intro: Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas Short Fiction: "Signs of Life" by Sarah Pinsker, as read by Erika Ensign Poetry: "In Dreams, I Cannot Read or Hope" by Terese Mason Pierre, as read by Matt Peters Interview: Lynne M. Thomas Interviews Sarah Pinsker Want to join the Space Unicorn Ranger Corps? You can find new science fiction…
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Antagonists can make or break a story—both for the writer and the reader. Writers who don’t spend time developing their antagonists tend to write drafts that fall apart in the middle. Anyone who reads a story with a weak or unconvincing protagonist is unlikely to finish it. So, how do we go about making our antagonists just as compelling as our pro…
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Spurred by an experience this weekend, Jim shares a random revelation about cats. Enjoy this odd little humorous piece.Ways to connect with us:Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Fol…
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Jim’s taken the time to rank his top 100 fantasy books. Here in Part 2 of 5, Jim is revealing 61-80 of the list. So hard to choose the order, so many great books. Perhaps your TBR will grow a bit more here…Missed Part 1? Find it here:https://youtu.be/UQi8fkktXXo Want to purchase books/media mentioned in this video?11/22/63: https://www.amazon.com/1…
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Jim’s taken the time to rank his top 100 fantasy books he’s read over the years. Here’s 81-100 of the list. What gems will you discover?Want to purchase books/media mentioned in this video?Academ’s Fury: https://www.amazon.com/Academs-Fury-Jim-Butcher/dp/0441013406 Antrax: https://www.amazon.com/Antrax-Voyage-Jerle-Shannara-Brooks/dp/0345397673Curs…
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Nathan Englander joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss “Every Night for a Thousand Years,” by Chris Adrian, which was published in The New Yorker in 1997. Englander is the author of five books of fiction, including the novel “kaddish.com” and the story collection “What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank,” which was a finalist for the …
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Kicking off the episode, Jeff highlights a new Kickstarter from Lee Wind, and recommends "Cats: The Jellicle Ball" on stage at PAC NYC, and baseball romance "The Prospects" by KT Hoffman. Then, Xio Axelrod is in conversation with Jeff at an event that was recorded live at Wild Sisters Book Company in Sacramento. Xio talks about her latest book, "Gi…
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Some of the most fascinating—and terrifying—folklore out there is related to healing. But be careful: these aren’t your grandmother’s fairy tales. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Alex Robinson, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode So…
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Australian writers Bri Lee and Liam Pieper's latest novels expose the unholy connection between money, art and power. Bri Lee is the author of the bestselling 2018 memoir Eggshell Skull and she's the author of two other works of non-fiction, Who Gets to Be Smart and Beauty. Her debut novel The Work is about two characters who represent old and new …
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This time on the podcast we talk with writer Kirk Rafferty about his experiences in the querying trenches as he looks to find an agent for his novel, The Cosmonaut and The Fisherman. Kirk Rafferty is a native Coloradan who has lived in many places worldwide but has always managed to return home. Kirk writes historical fiction and fantasy and is sti…
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Delve into the intricacies of writing for middle-grade readers with award-winning author and book coach Janet Fox and host Stacy Frazer. Janet shares her journey from writing for her dyslexic son to becoming a mentor for aspiring writers, offering invaluable insights into the importance of understanding your audience and creating resonant character…
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Today we are joined by the incredible falconer Krista Hong Edwards. Krista was kind enough to take our hosts out with her falcons, and we had the most amazing time! Krista sat down with us to talk about falcons, literature, and much more. Check out our liner notes (below) for all of the texts we reference! Thing of the Week: Cher Ami and Major Whit…
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“Beach Head” was published in On Spec (longtime Canadian sci-fi/horror magazine) – 2008 & The Best Horror of the Year Volume 1 – 2009 CW: Drug use, problematic language “Are you still alive over there?” Alvy’s voice sounded weak, but it retained the bong-huffing tonality that had been his hallmark since he hit puberty. It grated at me almost as bad…
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Here’s Jim’s spoiler-lite review of Blade of Tyshalle, book 2 of The Acts of Caine by Matthew Stover. Heck of a book - Jim’s got some really positive things to say. Negative? WAFO Want to purchase books/media mentioned in this video? The Acts of Caine: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+acts+of+caine+by+matthew+stover&gad_ The Living Dead: https://www.…
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In Jerusalem, as World War II was coming to an end, an extraordinary circle of friends began to meet at the bar of the King David Hotel. This group of aspiring artists, writers, and intellectuals—among them Wolfgang Hildesheimer, Jabra Ibrahim Jabra, Sally Kassab, Walid Khalidi, and Rasha Salam, some of whom would go on to become acclaimed authors,…
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Jaymee, Theo (@BatmanFan_4Life), and Ian (@ibmmiller), bring you Season 16 Episode 12 of The Batman Universe Comic Podcast! Reviews: Batman #149 and Detective Comics #1086. Greater Gotham covers Nightwing #115, World’s Finest #28, Wonder Woman #10 backup only, Catwoman #66, Harley Quinn #41, The Brave and the Bold #14, The Penguin #11, Wayne Family…
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Soon to begin the final two books of Malazan Book of the Fallen, Jim is bringing his questions today, the things still hanging out there that he is hoping get resolved in this epic conclusion. Full spoil through Book 8, but NO SPOIL for 9 or 10. He knows nothing about these, and so it shall stay until he reads! Want to purchase books/media mentione…
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