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Welcome to The Fairy Tellers podcast! We explore what myths, legends, folklore, fables, and fairy tales say about cultures both then and now. So grab a hot cup of cocoa and a comfy seat while we retell you a thing.
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Welcome to Fairy Tale Fix! A podcast for the modern maiden, clever lad, evil witch, frog prince, mischievous faerie, or what have you. Tune in every other Tuesday for fanciful tales between two friends.
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A podcast by story tellers for story lovers. Join Morgan and Maren as they discuss all mediums of story, and talk about every genre and topic they can get their hands on.
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Join two amateur Grimmologists round the fire to read and discuss the tales of the Brothers Grimm.
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Giving back the fairy tales we listen to as kids, but with the twist of Darkness.
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This is a rescue mission to safeguard the wisdom in the Classics before it is lost forever. Join me, Sir Bradley Hasse, a teller of borrowed tales, as I guide you on a journey filled with courage, adventure, and wonder based on The Junior Classics, an iconic collection of timeless fairy tales, legends, and histories rooted in what is good, beautiful, and true. My goal is to inspire children and families with a love of good reading and a real and lasting interest in Western history, literatur ...
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We are the story tellers, the keepers of those ancient wisdoms that are shared through inspiration and meditation in those most sacred of places. Britain has always been considered a magical place, steeped in history and mythology that goes back to before written records were kept. This country has always been known for its link to those other domains that are shrouded in mist and sorcery, never easily found but always felt and known about. The Isle of Wight is the home of the ancient gods, ...
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We are three friends discussing fraud on Fridays. We take a few news stories, talk about lessons learned and try to educate people that fraud can happen to anyone. Kelly Paxton is the Pink Collar Crime guru. Look it up. It’s not what you think. Jo Erven is the culture queen. She addresses cultural issues in organizations. Robert Berry is the process guy. He helps you clean up broken processes. Join us for a fun fraud experience. Is that an oxymoron? Reach out to us... Kelly Paxton https://ke ...
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#103 Pourquoi Tales: Ancestorial Wisdom
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In this episode that Geoff and Katrina recorded back in March, they delve into one of the "why"s of Pourquoi tales, the passing on of Ancestorial Wisdom. Whether it is the knowledge of where their people came from or how best to behave in the environment, these tales are found throughout the world. Katrina and Geoff tell tales from Australia, south…
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PATREON PREVIEW Bonus Episode 12: Good For Him
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The Brave Little Tailor, Children of Famine, & The Ungrateful Son In this special Patreon preview, Abbie & Kelsey pick a couple of random fairy tales to read, and boy do these stories deliver! Kelsey discovers an incredible tale about an unreasonably confident man who has ALL the audacity in The Brave Little Tailor. Abbie brings the mood way down w…
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Semi-Final Results + Grand Final Launch
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Find out which four stories survived the group round and made it to the finals! Voting for the final is live right now. Cast your vote here: https://forms.gle/xkvy8aVEd9EH4qkT9 Or visit www.grimmreading.wordpress.com/final In the episode, we also read out voters' comments with their reasoning for their choices. And we launch a final Special Awards …
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Episode 53: Mischief in Pixie Hollow (Fairies in Media)
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Join us this week as we discuss our favorite fairy-themed books and movies. We also reminisce on the nostalgia of the online Pixie Hollow game. Movies Mentioned: Tinker Bell (2008), Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure (2009), Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue (2010), Secret of the Wings (2012), The Pirate Fairy (2014), Tinker Bell and the Legend…
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The time has arrived to finish off the Grimms’ Children’s Legends, and in this episode we hear the four remaining stories: The Twelve Apostles, Poverty And Humility Lead to Heaven, The Heavenly Wedding, and The Hazel Branch. We again do our best to parse the piety and manage the misery, and rate them out of 10. Still one day left to vote in Semi-Fi…
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Surprise Live: Nepal Youth Foundation in honor of Olga Murray
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Olga Murray, who founded the Nepal Youth Foundation, passed away at the age of 98 in February of this year. Founder's Day, an annual celebration of the creation of this nonprofit, will be held on May 30th. While this event will include a celebration of life for Olga Murray and all she was able to do in her life, it will also be a time to look forwa…
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The Mermaid’s Vengeance It’s the end of MerMay, and wow, do we have one helluva story to end it with! Abbie cold reads a Cornish folk tale, The Mermaid’s Vengeance, and it’s a slow burn – you’ll just have to trust the process. We’re leaving on summer vacation for our #GretaGremlinSummer, but we’ll be back in August. See you soon, Fairy Tale Fixers!…
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Episode 52: Mr. Bennet's #1 Dad Award (Pride and Prejudice)
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Join us this week as we discuss Pride and Prejudice, its screen adaptations, and of course, the fabulous Mr. Darcy. Books Mentioned: PRIDE AND PREJUDICE by Jane Austen, FAHRENHEIT 451 by Ray Bradbury, WALDEN by Henry David Thoreau, EMMA by Jane Austen Movies Mentioned: PRIDE & PREJUDICE (2005), PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES (2016), THE HUNGER GAM…
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It's the second (and last) of the Semi-Finals. Re-discover the sweeping and strange histories of the four competing stories and then cast your vote! Semi-Final 2 voting link: https://forms.gle/TjJnhyuZ3uVKEvrRA Battling it out are the tales: The Two Brothers The Valiant Little Tailor The Fisherman And His Wife The Elves And The Shoemaker The top tw…
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The Lady of Gollerus & About A Puri Enchantment Mermaids Ahoy! Kelsey kicks off MerMay 2024 with the Irish tale of Fish Fitzgerald…err…the Lady of Gollerus – about an unlucky merrow whose story was definitely written by a weird old man. Abbie follows up with the true Bangladeshi story of a Puri Enchantment, and we hope everyone’s doing ok. Make sur…
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It's the first of the two Grimmbledon Semi-Finals, where four of the stories that survived the Group Stage are battling it out for a place in the Grand Final... Semi-Final 1 voting poll link: https://forms.gle/DeeZ9bpmxsMUFDJ86 After recapping the stories in the Group Stage, this episode we delve a little deeper into some background information, AT…
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Episode 51: Pomegranate Stans (Hades and Persephone Retellings)
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Join us this week as we talk about Hades and Persephone retellings and their enduring popularity across mediums. *Spoiler alert for the ending of Nancy Drew Labyrinth of Lies* Books Mentioned: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve, A DEAL WITH THE ELF KING by Elise Kova, A Court of Thorns and Roses Series by Sarah J. Maas, …
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The Castle of Murder, The Carpenter and the Turner & The Cat and Rooster Join us this week as Abbie cold reads a couple of obscure Brothers Grimm fairy tales, including The Castle of Murder and The Carpenter & The Turner. Kelsey cold reads a tale that a listener sent specifically for Kelsey to read to Abbie. Can you guess where this is going? That’…
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Twenty Grimm stories have fought it out in the Group Stages, but only eight have made it through to the Semi-Finals... Find out which tales got the most public votes and secured their spot! Twitter Facebook Instagram Patreon grimmreadingpodcast@gmail.com Theme music: Bicycle Waltz by Goodbye Kumiko Other Music: Beethoven's Sonata No. 8 in C Minor P…
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Episode 50: All's Fair In Love and Poetry (Dissecting The Tortured Poets Department)
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Join us this week as we talk about Taylor Swift’s new album, The Tortured Poets Department, from both the Swiftie and non-Swiftie perspective, and how music serves as a mechanism for storytelling. We share our favorite songs and lyrics from the album, and what they mean for us. Artists Mentioned: Taylor Swift, Paris Paloma, Hayley Williams, My Chem…
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Why Mosquitoes Buzz In People’s Ears & The Princess in the Iron Tower This week we finally learn the term “cold reading” thanks to our amazing Faerie Overlord and good friend, Giselle! Kelsey reads from a book discovered in her Little Free Library, posing the timeless question: Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears. Meanwhile, Abbie treats us to a c…
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This time we take on the Grimms’ Children’s Legends, including the stories: The Three Green Twigs, God’s Food, The Aged Woman, and The Rose. We do our best to make sense of the misery and rate them out of 10. Still one day left to vote in Group D. Link here: https://forms.gle/BJSvF6SVVkYGdHcF8 Twitter Facebook Instagram Patreon grimmreadingpodcast@…
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Episode 49: He Said, She Says (POV and Tense)
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Join us this week as we talk about points of view and tense—and how it affects our writing and the stories we love. We also share some of our cringiest middle school shenanigans. Trigger Warning: Mention of a Holocaust-focused movie Books Mentioned: A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas, Throne of Glass Series by Sarah J Maas, Crescent City S…
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Little Red Robin Hood & Nursery Rhymes & The Heavenly Wedding This week we’re joined by our longtime friend Caroline Donham! Caroline tells us her Red Riding Hood fix that she rewrote when she was little, and it’s just as cute as you’d imagine. Then she tells us some effed up nursery rhymes, and Abbie reads an even more effed up Brother’s Grimm tal…
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The initial Group Stage of the tournament concludes with Group D. Group D voting poll link: https://forms.gle/BJSvF6SVVkYGdHcF8 We’re pitting our highest-scoring Brothers Grimm tales against each other to decide their ultimate story. We open the episode with a recap of the five Grimm stories in the group: The Valiant Little Tailor Rapunzel Gambling…
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Episode 48: Feminine Whimsy (Our Favorite Female Main Characters)
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Join us this week as we celebrate Women’s History month and chat about our favorite female characters! Morgan also tries to educate Maren on the Dune lore. Books Mentioned: SWORD CATCHER by Cassandra Clare; The Mortal Instruments Series by Cassandra Clare; THE CRUEL PRINCE by Holly Black; THE STOLEN HEIR by Holly Black; TIDELANDS by Philippa Gregor…
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The tournament continues with Group C. Group C voting poll link: https://forms.gle/gv5os8j1gEdaNd7L7 We’re pitting our highest-scoring Brothers Grimm tales against each other to decide their ultimate story. We open the episode with a recap of the five Grimm stories in the group: Cinderella The Two Brothers The Juniper Tree The Wishing-Table, The Go…
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Episode 47: It's Feminine Rage Time! (Historical Women)
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Join us this week as we discuss our favorite female historical figures in celebration of Women’s History Month. Books Mentioned: The Josephine B. Trilogy by Sandra Gulland, THE ROSE OF MARTINIQUE: A LIFE OF NAPOLEON’S JOSEPHINE by Andrea Stuart, BECOMING MARIE ANTOINETTE by Juliet Grey, Media Mentioned: NAPOLEON (2023), Obsessed with Brooke Averick…
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The Harp of Dagda & Hudden Dudden and Donal O’Leary We’re into some 100% real faerie stuff for Irish Fairy Tale Month with Abbie tackling the Harp of Dagda and attempting to coherently describe the Tuatha De Danann. Then Kelsey brings it home with a story that left our jaws on the FLOOR MULTIPLE TIMES: Hudden, Dudden, and Donal O’Leary. Make sure t…
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Episode 46: It's the Unknown! (Willy Wonka Adaptations)
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Joi us this week as we talk about Charlie and the Chocolate Factory renditions and retellings, devise our own theories, and dive into the Glasgow Willy Wonka Immersive Experience. Please note this episode includes Wonka (2023) spoiler alerts. Books Mentioned: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY by Roald Dahl, “The Landlady” by Roald Dahl Media Mentio…
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The tournament continues! We’re pitting our highest-scoring Brothers Grimm tales against each other to decide their ultimate story. This episode: Group B. Group B voting poll link: https://forms.gle/cZwGF7YTY4UDi31eA We open the episode with a recap of the five Grimm stories in the group: Little Red Riding Hood The Three Little Men In The Wood Slee…
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Episode 45: Roll for Initiative! (Tabletop RPG Storytelling)
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Join us this week as Morgan gives Maren the 101 on Tabletop Roleplaying Games and how they influence storytelling. Tabletop Games Mentioned: Dungeons and Dragons, Call of Cthulhu, Dimension 20 Fantasy High, Dimension 20 A Court of Fey and Flowers Video Games Mentioned: Baldur’s Gate 3, Disney Dreamlight Valley, Stardew Valley, Haunted Chocolatier, …
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83: Classic Cross-Species Mpreg Situation ft. The Fairy Tellers
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The Doom & The Legend of Ballytowtas Castle For our first episode of Irish fairy tale month, we’re joined by some incredibly special guests… Katrina and Geoff from The Fairy Tellers podcast! Strap in for this super-sized and hilarious episode where Geoff puts the fear of God into us with The Doom, and then Katrina takes us for a wild ride that lite…
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#102 The Brave Little Tailor/Dyjhycon the Coward Hero
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In this episode, Katrina and Geoff retell a tale from Armenia that was recommended to them by one of our wonderful Patreon patrons! The tale of "Dyjhycon the Coward Hero" has many similarities to the tale of "The Brave Little Tailor" found in western Europe except for some vast personality differences between the two protagonists. The cultural diff…
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The tournament begins! We’re pitting our highest-scoring Brothers Grimm tales against each other to decide their ultimate story. First up, we have Group A. Group A voting poll link: https://forms.gle/JVeBVQaomVTNToXx7 We open the episode with a recap of the five Grimm stories in the group: Puss In Boots Hansel And Gretel The Fisherman And His Wife …
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Episode 44: Just a Number? (Fictional Age Gaps)
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Join us today as we talk all about fictional age gaps—and if age is really just a number. We also go on several tangents and share lots of giggles over our favorite “older” celeb crushes. Books Mentioned: A Court of Thorns and Roses Series by Sarah J Maas, DRACULA by Bram Stoker, The Luxe Series by Anna Godbersen, A CHRISTMAS CAROL by Charles Dicke…
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Lonna And Cat Woman & Little Saddle Slut This one is for the #VillainSympathizers out there so…us basically! Kelsey retells the African American folktale Lonna And Cat Woman (we’ll let you guess who we’re rooting for here), and Abbie relates the story of Greek Cinderella – the most unreliable narrator of all time. Make sure to subscribe on Apple, S…
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Episode 43: How Could I Refuse? (Barbie Movie Storytelling)
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Join us this week as we dive into the Barbie Cinematic Universe and how it’s influenced our storytelling. We chat about our fave Barbie villains (shoutout to Preminger), animal sidekicks (Tika is the worst), and everything in between. Media Mentioned: Barbie in the Nutcracker (2001), Barbie as Rapunzel (2002), Barbie of Swan Lake (2003), Barbie as …
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Katrina and Geoff are back at it again with a new series to kick off the next 100 episodes of the podcast! Even though Geoffrey joked that the last episode we would ever do would be an episode on "Pourquoi Tales", we've decided to use it as a jumping off point for more fun. In this episode, Katrina starts off the series by telling us what Pourquoi …
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Grimmbledon Playoff Draw (The Tournament Begins...)
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Welcome to Grimmbledon! We've finished Volume 1 of the Grimms' fairy tales and it's time to decide once and for all which was the best story we read. 20 tales will be battling it out to earn the crown of the best story. In this episode, we announce the contenders and put them into 5 different groups by drawing lots. Twitter Facebook Instagram Patre…
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Episode 42: Love is In the Air (Our Favorite Bookish Couples)
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Join us this week as we celebrate Valentine’s Day, and chat about our favorite couples and love stories of all time! Outlander spoiler from 4:04 to 4:30. SOMETHING IN THE HEIR spoiler from 15:11 to 15:40. Books Mentioned: OUTLANDER by Diana Gabaldon, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: THE ONLY ONE …
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Episode 41: That's What She Said (Writing Romance Scenes)
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Join us this week as we kick off our month of romance! In honor of Valentine’s Day coming up, we chat all about writing love scenes—from witty banter to steamy moments. Books Mentioned: DIVINE RIVALS by Rebecca Ross Instagram: @theliterariespodcast. TikTok: @theliterariespodcast. Intro music by Justyna Kryscio.…
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81: #NotMyIvan: The Darkest Timeline
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What Happened to Ivan & Niassa and the Ogre We’re back with another of Abbie & Kelsey’s favorites – it’s random reading time! Abbie continues our journey into the Ivanverse with the worst Ivan yet in What Happened To Ivan by Ruth Manning-Sanders, and Kelsey reads a fun dog-saves-the-day story with RMS’s Niassa and the Ogre. Make sure to subscribe o…
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Episode 40: New Year, Still Vibing (2024 Writing Goals)
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Join us this week as we discuss our writing goals for the year, from querying to drafting new projects and everything in between! We also talk about writing sequels, how to know what project to write next, and our favorite parts of the writing process. Media Mentioned: @daniellevalentinebooks on TikTok Instagram: @theliterariespodcast. TikTok: @the…
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Episode 39: Comfy and Cozy (Winter Books)
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Join us this week and get cozy with a cup of tea/a warm blanket as we share our favorite wintry titles, perfect for the season! Books Mentioned: THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE by C.S. Lewis; CARAVAL Series by Stephanie Garber; THE GREAT ALONE by Kristin Hannah; WILLIWAW by Tom Bodett; THE SELECTION Series by Kiera C…
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80: The Snow Queen Pt. 2: Needs More Snow Queen
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Kelsey and Abbie finish part two of The Snow Queen, Hans Christian Andersen’s timeless tale of friendship, childhood innocence, the darkness of the human heart, epic quests, strange side drama, and the enduring power of love. There’s just one problem; where the heck is the Snow Queen!?
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88. The Princess And The Pea (World Exclusive)
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We're proud to present The Princess And The Pea by the Brothers Grimm for the first time ever in the English language! Hidden in the Grimms' 5th edition of fairy tales, their version was never translated into English - until now! A crack team of translators has helped us to bring this episode to life, we can't thank you enough. After the story, we …
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Join us this week as we talk all about food, from writing historical dishes to highlighting the books that get it right. We also chat about our favorite restaurants because we had to have a foodie moment. Books Mentioned: A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE Series by George R. R. Martin, SWORDCATCHER by Cassandra Clare, THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE LION, THE W…
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Episode 37: Is the Cat Okay? (Our Favorite Craft Books)
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Join us this week as we share our favorite writing craft books, and how we use them while working on our stories! Books Mentioned: THE EMOTION THESAURUS by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi, WRITING HISTORICAL FICTION by Celia Brayfield and Duncan Sprott, WRITE YOUR NOVEL FROM THE MIDDLE by James Scott Bell, SHOW, DON’T TELL by Sandra Gerth, ROMANC…
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79: The Snow Queen Pt. 1: Right In The Gut
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We just can’t get enough of Hans Christian Andersen on this show and it’s freaking COLD out there anyway, so bundle up in your finest faux fur blankets, clutch a mug of something warm, and harken to this winter tale. That’s right, Abbie and Kelsey are finally tackling The Snow Queen.
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Episode 36: Let Her Shine Her Light (In Defense of the Pregnancy Trope)
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Join us this week for our first episode of 2024 where we talk about one of our hottest takes: the pregnancy trope. We chat about the books that do it well and share our own tips for writing it. Trigger Warnings: Discussion of traumatic birth Books Mentioned: SMALL FAVORS, HOUSE OF SALT AND SORROWS, HOUSE OF ROOTS AND RUIN by Erin A. Craig; THE OTHE…
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We present our Christmas Livestream in audio form! Expect a quiz, a cake, crackers, listener chats, and a very unusual story. You can watch the full event on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/live/Np24YiGQG0U?si=bK-Kvdvzxa8Fhj4HBy Adam Field & Matt Hughes
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Episode 35: Our Favorite Reads (2023 Wrap Up)
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Join us this week for our last episode of 2023 as we share our favorite books of the year! *Dracula Spoiler Alert from 24:05-25:02* Books Mentioned: -Every Duke Has His Day by Suzanne Enoch -House of Roots and Ruin by Erin A. Craig -The Women of Troy by Pat Barker -The Traitor’s Wife by Allison Pataki -The Second Mrs. Astor by Shana Abe -Dracula by…
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78: That’s The Moral, There Is None
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year: Sad Victorian Bisexual Boy Christmas! Kelsey and Abbie regale each other with the traditional Hans Christian Andersen double feature with Kelsey reading The Red Shoes, and Abbie reading the Beetle. CW: These stories come with strong undertones of religious trauma and narcissistic behavior, but would it even…
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Happy 100th Episode from Geoff and Katrina to you! This year had a ton of milestones and we're excited to send off 2023 with our 100th episode. We've had a blast the last 4 years podcasting about myths, legends, folklore, and fables. To celebrate we had another installment of Cinderella tales but this one comes with a Snow White twist. This tale fr…
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