Best Meyer Chronicles Podcasts (2024)

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195 Wires and Nerves Vol 1 Chapter 4 (The Lunar Chronicles) 45:23

6h ago45:23

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Announcements and dilemmas. Iko, Thorn and Cress visit an escort shop in Los Angeles, AKA Historic Hollywood, to find replacement parts for Iko's injuries. Cinder meets with her cabinet leaders on Luna to discuss dissolving the monarchy and turning Luna into a Republic. This podcast is hosted and produced by Bethanie Finger with Special Guest Ash. …

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016 | Chronicling My Descent To Soul w/ Evan Meyer 1:07:24

11d ago1:07:24

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Sharing a little bit around the last few years of my life and my personal descent to soul. Men's Community → https://www.thirteenpines.com/thelodge Newsletter → https://letters.evanmeyer.co/ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/iamevanmeyer Twitter → https://twitter.com/iamevanmeyer Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, and SHARE.…

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Romance, Family Dynamics, & Disability Rep with Anna Sortino - On the Bright Side 38:52

1h ago38:52

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Marissa chats with Anna Sortino about her latest YA romance, ON THE BRIGHT SIDE. Also discussed in this episode: who is the ‘real’ audience we write for, deciding on a single vs dual POV and where the points of view intersect, leaving space in outlines for exploration, layering in character traits and details during revision, writing family dynamic…

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7 Tips for Balancing Multiple Writing Projects with Marissa Meyer 41:02

9d ago41:02

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In this bonus craft episode, Marissa shares her seven best tips and strategies for balancing multiple writing projects. Discussed in this practical episode: how many projects she works on at any given time and what stage in the process they are at, how she prioritizes, what she does in the times when she isn’t or can’t be drafting, and so much more…

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195 Wires and Nerves Vol 1 Chapter 3 (The Lunar Chronicles) 29:42

13d ago29:42

29:42

Back on Earth, Thorne and Cress arrive to rescue Iko, but while Cress has a party to prepare for, Thorne is attempting pull a disappearing act. Cress is able to locate Iko's hover, and in the meantime she should probably get fixed up. Meanwhile, Alpha Steele starts recruiting other Wolf Mutants to aide in his goal of capturing one of the new queen'…

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Owning Your Writing Career with Tomi Adeyemi - Children of Anguish and Anarchy - The Legacy of Orisha 54:22

19d ago54:22

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Marissa chats with award-winning author of CHILDREN OF BLOOD AND BONE, Tomi Adeyemi, about her new third book in the Legacy of Orisha series, CHILDREN OF ANGUISH AND ANARCHY. Also discussed in this episode: the inspiration for Tomi creating The Writer’s Roadmap courses for writers, feeling like you’re finally a career writer, transitioning from a l…

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Why We Love Heists and the Benefits of Co-Writing - Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka - Heiress Takes All 46:26

26d ago46:26

46:26

Marissa chats with the husband-and-wife writing team of Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka about their latest YA adventure heist novel, HEIRESS TAKES ALL. Also discussed in this episode: the process of cowriting and the division of labor that resembles a marriage, carefully and consciously casting a heist book’s ensemble of characters, bene…

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194 Wires and Nerves Vol 1 Chapter 2 (The Lunar Chronicles) 39:45

29d ago39:45

39:45

As Iko calls on Thorne and Cress for help, she contemplates how she got into this mess in the first place! Turns out: it was her idea! Nearly 6 months after the end of the Lunar Revolution, rogue soldiers were refusing to come back to Luna, refusing to listen to their new queen. With Thorne, Cress, Wolf and Scarlet delivering the antidote across th…

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Ask Me Anything! Marissa Meyer Talks Writing, Books, Life, and More for our 200th Episode Celebration! 1:06:37

1M ago1:06:37

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In this 200th (!) episode of The Happy Writer Podcast, Marissa (with some help from Joanne) answers many of your burning questions. Topics discussed: dealing with burnout, crafting three-dimensional characters, writing to trends, co-writing, balancing writing with parenting, and so much more. Also included: much-anticipated updates on TLC productio…

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Contemporary Challenges and "Unlikeable" Protagonists - Alexene Farol Follmuth - Twelfth Knight 44:05

1M ago44:05

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Marissa chats with Alexene Farol Follmuth about her latest contemporary coming-of-age YA romance, TWELFTH KNIGHT. Also discussed: some of the differences between self and traditional publishing and how the two can come together in a career, crafting the ‘unlikeable female character’, using Shakespeare for source material, structuring a romance diff…

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193 Wires and Nerve Vol 1 Chapter 1 (The Lunar Chronicles) 50:53

1M ago50:53

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Wires and Nerves Vol 1 Chapter 1 (The Lunar Chronicles) We start the graphic novels spin off to The Lunar Chronicles about 7 months after the end of Winter. Wolf and Scarlet have retired to their farm, Cress and Thorne are delivering the antidote around the world, Jacin and Winter have become Lunar Ambassadors, and Cinder and Kai are ruling their r…

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Co-Writing Fantasy and Having Fun With It - Tessa Gratton - Chaos & Flame / Blood & Fury Duology 44:29

2M ago44:29

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Marissa chats with Tessa Gratton about her new YA fantasy, BLOOD & FURY, the sequel to CHAOS & FLAME, co-written with Justina Ireland. Also discussed: building social justice and important topics into fantasy while also making a book fun, how working on different projects concurrently can be both challenging and inspiring, creating inspiration list…

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Outline Your Novel! Tips, Tricks, and Encouragement with Save the Cat! Writes a Novel's Jessica Brody 55:00

2M ago55:00

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Marissa chats again with Jessica Brody, author of Save the Cat! Writes a Novel and Save the Cat! Writes a Young Adult Novel about her popular craft books and how she adapted the original Save the Cat screenplay book’s components for novel-writing. Also discussed in this craft-focused episode: how even pantsers can benefit from outlining tips, how h…

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192 Disney’s Snow White 1:27:06

2M ago1:27:06

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Join Ash and Bethanie for live commentary on Disney's Animated Classic Snow White! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Bethanie Finger

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Arthurian Legend and Graphic Novel Retellings with Isabel Greenberg - Young Hag and the Witches' Quest 48:43

2M ago48:43

48:43

Marissa chats with Isabel Greenberg about her new Arthurian fantasy graphic novel, YOUNG HAG AND THE WITCHES’ QUEST. Also discussed in this episode: the freedom of creating a first project without the expectation that it will be read, the challenges and allure of retellings and Arthurian legends, the process of creating and revising a graphic novel…

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015 | Stop Banging On Closed Doors w/ Dr. Robert Glover 1:42:26

2M ago1:42:26

1:42:26

Dr. Robert Glover is a relationship specialist, writer, coach, and public speaker with over 40 years of professional experience. For the last 20 years, Dr. Glover has primarily worked with men, helping them build healthy relationships and live up to their full potential. The author of the groundbreaking, No More Mr. Nice Guy and the best-selling Da…

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Time Travel Plotlines and How We Get Ideas with Kekla Magoon - The Secret Library 49:40

2M ago49:40

49:40

Marissa chats with Kekla Magoon about her new middle grade time travel fantasy, THE SECRET LIBRARY. Also discussed in this episode: How secrets can take many forms (goats!), writing stories non-linearly, how creating a timeline can help catch inconsistencies and track continuity, how sometimes you need to write the whole book to feel confident enou…

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191 Bonus Episode Cinder’s Wedding Spoilers 1:24:17

2M ago1:24:17

1:24:17

While the podcast is on hiatus from starting a new book, I still want to release fun bonus episodes! This week Leah from YA Book Chat joins me to discuss Cinder's Wedding Adventure with SPOILERS! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Bethanie Finger

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10 Tips for Better Writing-Life Balance with Marissa Meyer 42:11

3M ago42:11

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Marissa shares her top 10 tips for improving your work-life balance. From starting with a focused to-do list, to reframing goal time frames, to the best way to approach multitasking, and so much more, you’re sure to find something helpful in this practical episode. Note: For more writing-specific productivity tips, you can also check out episode 14…

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Unique Magic Systems & Endearingly Flawed Protagonists - Ana Ellickson - The Vanishing Station 47:15

3M ago47:15

47:15

Marissa chats with Ana Ellickson about her debut YA urban fantasy, THE VANISHING STATION. Also discussed: having the courage to leave an agent even before selling a book, developing complex magic systems and how helpful editors can be for ensuring they work, using locations—known and unknown—as settings for urban fantasy, creating three-dimensional…

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A Fantasy Quest Rooted in Polynesian Culture with Makiia Lucier - Dragonfruit 45:37

3M ago45:37

45:37

Marissa chats with Makiia Lucier about her new romantic YA fantasy inspired by Pacific Island mythology, DRAGONFRUIT. Also discussed in this episode: writing by hand in notebooks, what it’s like to revise and resubmit to an agent, the advantage of keeping early writing a secret, the joy of research and using it to build lush worlds and believable f…

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014 | Becoming Uncivilized w/ Traver Boehm 1:30:40

3M ago1:30:40

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Traver is the the founder of the UNcivilized Men’s Movement and the author of two books - Today I Rise, and Man UNcivilized as well as a two-time TEDx speaker, men’s coach and podcaster. Drawing upon an eclectic background ranging from professional bodyguard and Mixed Martial Arts to a Master’s Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine and meditation,…

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Answering Your Publishing Questions: From Query to Book Deal to Publication 1:12:41

3M ago1:12:41

1:12:41

Marissa and Joanne get together to answer listener-submitted questions about publishing, getting into nitty gritty details of what it’s like to be a published author. Also covered in this jam-packed episode: word count guidelines, what happens after signing with an agent, the submission process, what it’s like to break up with an agent, advances an…

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190 Cresswell Ship Bonus Episode 1:08:41

3M ago1:08:41

1:08:41

While the podcast is on hiatus from starting a new book, I still want to release fun bonus episodes! This week Leah from YA Book Chat joins me to discuss the love story of Thorne and Cress! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Bethanie Finger

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A YA Theater Romance with Adib Khorram: The Breakup Lists 49:20

4M ago49:20

49:20

Marissa chats with Adib Khorram about his new YA romantic comedy, THE BREAKUP LISTS. Also discussed in the episode: the challenges of pandemic books and virtual launches, the positive influence of We Need Diverse Books, having fun mining your own experiences for fiction, showcasing the people who work behind-the-scenes in theater, identifying and c…

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Talking Book Bans and Zine-Style YA Memoir with Stephanie Kuehnert: Pieces of a Girl 44:08

4M ago44:08

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In this week’s episode, Marissa chats with Stephanie Kuehnert about her new YA zine-style memoir, PIECES OF A GIRL, that includes journal entries, original illustrations, and pages from her actual diaries and zines. Discussed in this episode: how a book can take the time it needs to take, how even a memoir can be a challenge to structure and know w…

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Pro Book Marketing Tips for Amazon and Beyond with Franklin Goldberg of Amplify Marketers 49:40

4M ago49:40

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In this week’s special episode sponsored by Amplify Marketing, Marissa has a fascinating chat with company founder, Franklin Goldberg, about getting books into the hands and hearts of readers. Discussed in this jam-packed episode about marketing: how every book needs to be looked at individually depending on a complex set of variables, the most eff…

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189 Jacinter Ship Bonus Episode 44:35

4M ago44:35

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While the podcast is on hiatus from starting a new book, I still want to release fun bonus episodes! This week Leah from YA Book Chat joins me to discuss the love story of Jacin and Winter! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Bethanie Finger

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MG Novel-in-Verse and Fictionalized Memoir with John Schu: Louder Than Hunger 46:00

4M ago46:00

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In this week’s episode Marissa chats with John Schu about his semi-autobiographical novel in verse, LOUDER THAN HUNGER. Also discussed: the difficulty in determining an age label for a book, writing a fictionalized account of your own experiences instead of a memoir and deciding when and how much to fictionalize, the healing power of writing from a…

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013 | Cultivating a Bronze-Age Mindset w/ Kristian Bell 1:23:24

5M ago1:23:24

1:23:24

Kristian Bell is the author of "The Psychology of Slaying Dragons." He creates content on YouTube, leads men’s groups, and is a mentor for creatives and young people all over the world. He lives in Durango, CO, where he pursues his passions for martial arts, philosophy, and building brotherhood. Kristian's Website: www.kristianbell.com Kristian's B…

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Quick Series Releases and YA Fantasy with Bethanie Finger: More Than Life 48:41

4M ago48:41

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In this week’s episode Marissa chats with debut author and podcaster Bethanie Finger about her YA historical fantasy, MORE THAN LIFE. Also discussed in this episode: expedited series releases, being a pantser, even when worldbuilding, finding the magic in editing, short chapters, the effectiveness of writing exercises and sprints, the Prince Kai Fa…

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188 Kaider Ship Bonus Episode 40:06

4M ago40:06

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While the podcast is on hiatus from starting a new book, I still want to release fun bonus episodes! This week Leah from YA Book Chat joins me to discuss the love story of Kai and Cinder! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Bethanie Finger

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Query Advice from Literary Agent Lucinda Halpern: Get Signed: Find an Agent, Land a Book Deal, and Become a Published Author 51:29

5M ago51:29

51:29

In this week’s episode Marissa chats with literary agent, coach, and now author, Lucinda Halpern, about her new book, GET SIGNED: FIND AN AGENT, LAND A BOOK DEAL, AND BECOME A PUBLISHED AUTHOR. Also discussed in this jam-packed episode: the varied job of representing authors, why the query letter is the most important document a writer will ever cr…

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YA Fantasy, Heists, and Vampires with Hafsah Faizal: A Tempest of Tea 40:27

5M ago40:27

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In this week’s episode Marissa chats with Hafsah Faizal about her latest YA fantasy heist, the first of a new duology, A TEMPEST OF TEA. Also discussed in this episode: how a non-reader can turn into a reader and then a published author, planning out a heist when being mostly a pantser, struggling with doubts and imposter syndrome, planning out rom…

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187 Winter Chapter 97 Part Three (The Lunar Chronicles) 1:37:46

5M ago1:37:46

1:37:46

PART THREE The return of the tangents! Join me with the PKFP original co-hosts Ash and Becca as we catch up and come back together to discuss the final chapter of Winter! This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guests Ash and Becca. It is with a heavy heart that I make this hiatus announcement. After nearly five year…

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012 | Being Young, Rich, And Famous Is Meaningless w/ David Sutcliffe 1:42:26

5M ago1:42:26

1:42:26

David Sutcliffe is a Somatic Practitioner, Certified in Core Energetics, trained at the Radical Aliveness Institute of Southern California and Institute of Core Energetics in New York City, and former actor best known for his role in the TV series "Gilmore Girls." www.davidsutcliffe.com ASCENT Men's Retreat April 2024 → www.thirteenpines.com/ascent…

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A Postapocalyptic Treasure Island Retelling with Dinesh Thiru: Into the Sunken City 44:17

5M ago44:17

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In this week’s episode Marissa chats with Dinesh Thiru about his debut YA fantasy adventure, INTO THE SUNKEN CITY. Also discussed in this episode: how a gag project can inspire a writing career, retelling a literary classic (TREASURE ISLAND) in a postapocalyptic setting, how much of the source material to use, and creating a more modern diverse cas…

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The Audiobook Narrator and Comic Artist of With a Little Luck: feat. Chuck Gonzales and Stacy Carolan 1:03:14

5M ago1:03:14

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In this week’s episode, the first of the 2024 season, Marissa chats about her brand-new book, WITH A LITTLE LUCK, the companion to INSTANT KARMA. Featured in this episode are two special guests: Chuck Gonzales, the illustrator for the comic book pages inside WITH A LITTLE LUCK, and Stacy Carolan, the book’s audio edition narrator. Discussed in this…

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011 | Reclaiming Our Wild Nature w/ Daniel Vitalis 1:09:54

6M ago1:09:54

1:09:54

Daniel Vitalis is a Registered Maine Guide, writer, public speaker, interviewer, and lifestyle pioneer who’s especially interested in helping people reconnect with wildness, both inside and outside of themselves. For ten years Daniel lectured around North America and abroad, offering workshops that helped others lead healthier, more nature-integrat…

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010 | The Hoffman Process: How Forgiving Your Parents Will Set You Free w/ Evan Meyer 1:10:58

6M ago1:10:58

1:10:58

In this solo episode, I share about my recent experience at the Hoffman Process, a 10-day Vipassana meditation retreat, and the key lessons I learned after being targeted online by an internet troll. If you're new here, you may want to check out some of my interview episodes before listening to this solo deep-dive. Join our 4-month men's program EL…

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009 | The Taoist Art Of Masculine Sexual Mastery w/ Jonathan White 58:51

7M ago58:51

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Jonathan White is a certified instructor of Taoist internal arts under Michael Winn. He focuses specifically on helping men master their sexual energy so they can manifest their ideal life. Through his system of sexual kung-fu Jonathan has helped thousands of men improve improve their sex life, last longer in bed, experience multiple orgasms, and a…

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186 Bonus Holiday Episode: The Christmas Prince 1:42:33

7M ago1:42:33

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In this week’s episode, my sister Lindsey and I watch the Netflix holiday film A Christmas Prince and provide live commentary. Happy Holidays! When junior editor Amber (Rose McIver) is finally assigned a story of her own, it means she'll have to miss Christmas in New York City with her widowed father. She's sent abroad to get the inside scoop on da…

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185 Bonus Holiday Episode: The Princess Switch 1:42:39

7M ago1:42:39

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In this weeks episode, my sister Lindsey and I watch the Netflix holiday film Princess Switch and provide live commentary. Happy Holidays! Stacy, a type-A planner with a penchant for schedules, takes a spontaneous trip to the charming land of Belgravia at the suggestion of her sous chef and best friend, Kevin. While preparing for the Royal Christma…

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YA Holiday Rom-Com with Elle Gonzalez Rose - Caught in a Bad Fauxmance 45:16

8M ago45:16

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In this week’s episode, Marissa chats with Elle Gonzalez Rose about her queer YA rom-com, CAUGHT IN A BAD FAUXMANCE. Also discussed: How a career writing marketing copy for the screen is transferable to writing books and book marketing materials, the fun of writing favorite tropes in romance, bonding characters over cultural foods, the challenge of…

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184: Bonus Ever After Episode 1:35:09

7M ago1:35:09

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"And, while Cinderella and her prince *did* live happily ever after, the point, gentlemen, is that they lived," (Ever After, 1998). Join Becca and I for a special request episode where we discuss Becca's favorite Cinderella Retelling: Ever After! Synopsis: Andy Tennant directed this Cinderella variant. The Brothers Grimm arrive at the home of a wea…

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How to Write Genrebending YA Sci-Fi / Fantasy with Andrea Tang - Kingdom of Without 46:34

8M ago46:34

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In this week’s episode, Marissa chats with Andrea Tang about her latest sci-fi heist YA, KINGDOM OF WITHOUT. Also discussed, genre-bending in YA, on discovering who your character is during the writing process, how edit notes really can give perspective and sometimes, exactly what the book needs, leaning on experts to help ensure details are authen…

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183 Winter Chapter 97 Part Two (The Lunar Chronicles) 39:19

8M ago39:19

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PART TWO The return of the tangents! Join me with the PKFP original co-hosts Ash and Becca as we catch up and come back together to discuss the final chapter of Winter! This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guests Ash and Becca. Logo Art was created by Cosmic Nova Flare on Instagram. Get bonus content on Patreon Ho…

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008 | Monk Mode Or Marriage: Restoring The Integrity Of Modern Men w/ Jaguar Heart 1:39:37

8M ago1:39:37

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Jag is a holistic therapist and coach who has supported thousands of people in healing from trauma, self-limiting beliefs, and relational pain through his direct, pragmatic, and no-bullshit approach to confronting what is holding us back. I had been connecting with Jag over social media for a number of months before inviting him on the podcast, and…

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182: Thanksgiving FRIENDS Bonus Episode 1:30:55

8M ago1:30:55

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*Happy Thanksgiving* This week I am joined by one of the hosts of the Best of Friends Podcast, Erin Mallory Long. We discuss our favorite Thanksgiving episodes from the TV Show Friends! Season 4, Episode 8: The One with Chandler in a Box Season 6, Episode 9: The One Where Ross Got High Season 9, Episode 8: The One with Rachel's Other Sister This po…

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Writing Realistic Middle Grade with Jessica Vitalis - Coyote Queen 44:22

8M ago44:22

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In this week’s episode, Marissa chats with Jessica Vitalis about her latest contemporary middle grade, COYOTE QUEEN. Also discussed: how to pronounce ‘coyote’ (which is not as simple as one might think) and fascinating coyote facts, digging deep to put difficult emotions on the page and how much of a challenge that can be, mining lived experiences …

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