Best Avid Fantasy Reader Podcasts (2025)

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A Brand New Page | What's Next for The Book Jar Podcast 27:54

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8h ago27:54

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The Book Jar is back, and we're turning over a new page. In this episode, we're catching you up on what's new around The Book Jar, as well as introducing you to two new(ish) hosts that you'll be seeing, or rather hearing, a lot more from! Enjoy! Have a question you want us to discuss? Send us an email or message our Instagram account with your ques…

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The Historical Jesus and the Mythical Christ 1:07:37

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The source provides an extensive overview of Gerald Massey's controversial 1883 work, "The Historical Jesus and the Mythical Christ," which argues that the Christian narrative is not based on a singular historical figure but is rather a typological evolution of ancient Egyptian and astronomical myths. The central thesis posits a distinction between…

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Stolen Legacy: George G.M. James’s 1954 Challenge to Western Intellectual History 41:23

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The episode offers an extensive overview of George G.M. James's controversial 1954 book, "Stolen Legacy: The Greeks Were Not the Authors of Greek Philosophy," detailing its central argument and historical impact. James's core thesis is that Greek philosophy was essentially plagiarized from the ancient Egyptian Mystery System, positioning figures li…

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Season 2: Chapter 17 1:05:49

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Welcome to Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time. Readers and writers alike are invited to take a look behind the veil as YA author Megan O’Russell creates her newest series, Laureldale, one episode at a time. This week, we join Ella and Jason as they compete for first and second place in the challenge course, during which an old wound reopen…

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Book Review - The Proving Ground by Michael Connelly 36:14

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The source provides an extensive positive review of Michael Connelly’s 2025 novel, The Proving Ground, celebrating it as a significant and ambitious standalone thriller. The book marks a return for the investigative journalist character Jack McEvoy, who attempts to uncover the truth behind the disappearance of a software engineer named Maya Chen fr…

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10 Books That Feel Like a Y2K Sleepover 26:44

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The source provides an overview of ten books that capture the spirit and aesthetic of the Y2K sleepover era, generally spanning from 1998 to 2003. This cultural period is described as a blend of pop culture obsession, early internet experiences, and unfiltered teenage energy. The author introduces the nostalgic elements of a typical Y2K sleepover, …

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Season 2: Chapter 16 57:13

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Welcome to Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time. Readers and writers alike are invited to take a look behind the veil as YA author Megan O’Russell creates her newest series, Laureldale, one episode at a time. This week, we join Ella at the starting line for the Field Day challenge course. And we share a story about how Megan misplaced a neck…

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Season 2: Chapter 15 49:12

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Welcome to Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time. Readers and writers alike are invited to take a look behind the veil as YA author Megan O’Russell creates her newest series, Laureldale, one episode at a time. This week, we join Ella on the battlegrounds/football field as the Field Day competitions begin. But there’s trouble brewing beneath t…

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Season 2: Chapter 14 52:15

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Welcome to Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time. Readers and writers alike are invited to take a look behind the veil as YA author Megan O’Russell creates her newest series, Laureldale, one episode at a time. This week, we join Ella as she emerges from her Noah vision into a potentially much worse reality. Visit my Facebook Page to see the p…

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Wild Card by Elsie Silver - A Fiery Finale to the Rose Hill Saga 31:15

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The episode provides an extensive analysis and comparison of two popular romance novels by author Elsie Silver: "Wild Card," the final installment of her Rose Hill series, and "Flawless," the debut of her Chestnut Springs series. The overview details the plot, character dynamics, and themes of "Wild Card," focusing on its forbidden age-gap romance …

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Season 2: Chapter 13 1:03:34

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Welcome to Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time. Readers and writers alike are invited to take a look behind the veil as YA author Megan O’Russell creates her newest series, Laureldale, one episode at a time. This week, Ella leaves the vault and makes her way back to Kate’s with Jason and Paige. On their way back to school for Field Day, Jas…

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Episode 7: We're Back! And Book 4 is Coming! 16:56

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We are back from summer break and we have some exciting updates for you! Join us as we talk about Nikki's upcoming book, "The Stone Immortal" and find out when it will be released. Get a look behind the scenes and find out why this one might just be her favorite yet. Hosts: Mina Witte and Nikki Willcome Produced on Podbean Music generated by PowerD…

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Season 2: Chapter 12 55:07

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Welcome to Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time. Readers and writers alike are invited to take a look behind the veil as YA author Megan O’Russell creates her newest series, Laureldale, one episode at a time. This week, we join Ella in the vault with Caleb and Violet. Having finally secured a few moments alone with her aitherion friends, Ell…

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The Secret of Secrets - Dan Brown's Return to Form or Relic of a Bygone Thriller Era? 20:03

1M ago20:03

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The episode is an extended review and analysis of Dan Brown's newest novel, "The Secret of Secrets," the sixth installment in the Robert Langdon series, published in 2025. This analysis discusses Brown's enduring legacy in modern thriller fiction, specifically focusing on the cultural impact of "The Da Vinci Code" and the formula that made his book…

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Season 2: Chapter 11 59:03

2M ago59:03

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Welcome to Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time. Readers and writers alike are invited to take a look behind the veil as YA author Megan O’Russell creates her newest series, Laureldale, one episode at a time. This week, we join Ella as she puts plan Dumbass Move, Ella into play. Will she be able to escape her human shackles and reunite with …

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The Housemaid by Freida McFadden - A Gripping Psychological Thriller with Twists and Tensions 22:25

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The episode offers an overview of Freida McFadden’s bestselling psychological thriller, "The Housemaid." It details the novel's plot, following a former inmate who takes a job with a wealthy family and uncovers unsettling secrets. The analysis explores key themes such as class disparity and psychological abuse, while also examining the book's chara…

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Season 2: Chapter 10 48:23

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Welcome to Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time. Readers and writers alike are invited to take a look behind the veil as YA author Megan O’Russell creates her newest series, Laureldale, one episode at a time. A special hello to our new Dragon Con friends! If you don’t love spoilers and would like to start the Laureldale Series from the begin…

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Season 2: Chapter 9 52:55

2M ago52:55

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Welcome to Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time. Readers and writers alike are invited to take a look behind the veil as YA author Megan O’Russell creates her newest series, Laureldale, one episode at a time. This week, we listen in as Ella has a hard conversation with Evan before heading to her Principal Harrison-ordered therapy session, wh…

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Season 2: Chapter 8 1:10:17

2M ago1:10:17

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Welcome to Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time. Readers and writers alike are invited to take a look behind the veil as YA author Megan O’Russell creates her newest series, Laureldale, one episode at a time. This week, we head to Principal Harrison’s office. But first, Ella shares with us the nightmares that haunted her childhood, and why o…

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Season 2: Chapter 7 56:17

3M ago56:17

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Welcome to Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time. Readers and writers alike are invited to take a look behind the veil as YA author Megan O’Russell creates her newest series, Laureldale, one episode at a time. This week, we join Ella as she prioritizes her to-do list, including how to keep Paige from being expelled, what to do about Hailey an…

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Season 2: Chapter 6 57:35

3M ago57:35

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Welcome to Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time. Readers and writers alike are invited to take a look behind the veil as YA author Megan O’Russell creates her newest series, Laureldale, one episode at a time. This week, we head back to Laureldale High School. Ella races to her locker in hopes of finding a particular werewolf and fae but inst…

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Season 2: Chapter 5 1:14:02

3M ago1:14:02

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Welcome to Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time. Readers and writers alike are invited to take a look behind the veil as YA author Megan O’Russell creates her newest series, Laureldale, one episode at a time. This week, Ella heads back to the Blackwood house, Paige and Jason in tow. Join us as we explore the time gap between Ella’s kidnappin…

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Season 2: Chapter 4 59:51

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Welcome to Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time. Readers and writers alike are invited to take a look behind the veil as YA author Megan O’Russell creates her newest series, Laureldale, one episode at a time. This week, we revisit a familiar scene from a slightly different point of view. We also take a (brief) break from our usual shenanigan…

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Season 2: Chapter 3 1:09:47

4M ago1:09:47

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Welcome to Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time. Readers and writers alike are invited to take a look behind the veil as YA author Megan O’Russell creates her newest novel, Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer, one episode at a time. This week, we join Ella as she comes back to reality with the help of her friends, only to realize the vision that fo…

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Season 2: Chapter 2 1:06:03

4M ago1:06:03

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Welcome to Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time. Readers and writers alike are invited to take a look behind the veil as YA author Megan O’Russell creates her newest novel, Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer, one episode at a time. This week, we’re hungry. So we head back to the Laureldale food truck fest as Ella and her “guards” load up on deligh…

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Season 2: Chapter 1 59:42

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Welcome to Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time. Readers and writers alike are invited to take a look behind the veil as YA author Megan O’Russell creates her newest novel, Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer, one episode at a time. This week, we travel back to Laureldale for the food truck fest, complete with a watchful guardian, a handsy date, an…

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Welcome Back to Laureldale! 1:05:25

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Welcome to Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time. Readers and writers alike are invited to take a look behind the veil as YA author Megan O’Russell creates her newest series, Laureldale, one episode at a time. Welcome back to Laureldale! In this episode, we revisit some of our favorite moments from season one (including an ENORMOUS hint in re…

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And Other Words for Fun 1:10:15

5M ago1:10:15

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Welcome to Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time. Readers and writers alike are invited to take a look behind the veil as YA author Megan O’Russell creates her newest novel, Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer, one episode at a time. This week, we end our foray into Laurie’s Story…for now. Join us as we step into The Thirteenth Door, an underground …

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Season 1.5 Episode 4 50:45

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Welcome to Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time. Readers and writers alike are invited to take a look behind the veil as YA author Megan O’Russell creates her newest novel, Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer, one episode at a time. This week, we get to meet Nick, the corporeal specter Laurie has been…ahem…seeing―an erebite with the ability to open…

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Season 1.5 Episode 3 40:21

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Welcome to Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time. Readers and writers alike are invited to take a look behind the veil as YA author Megan O’Russell creates her newest novel, Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer, one episode at a time. This week, we revisit Styx and the events that follow Laurie’s unanswered knock on the private room door, leading to …

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Season 1.5 Episode 2 46:29

5M ago46:29

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Welcome to Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time. Readers and writers alike are invited to take a look behind the veil as YA author Megan O’Russell creates her newest novel, Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer, one episode at a time. This week, we follow Laurie to a cross-over human/supernatural bar in New York City, complete with Marrow Martinis, B…

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Season 1.5 Episode 1 1:01:35

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Welcome to Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time. Readers and writers alike are invited to take a look behind the veil as YA author Megan O’Russell creates her newest novel, Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer, one episode at a time. We’re back, as promised! This week, we visit the distant past―2006. Join us as we learn more about Ella’s mom, Laurie…

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Season One Wrap Up! 1:18:51

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Welcome to Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time. Readers and writers alike are invited to take a look behind the veil as YA author Megan O’Russell creates her newest novel, Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer, one episode at a time. That’s a wrap! In this week’s episode, we talk through the lessons learned on this crazy journey of Page by Page and …

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Chapter 38 1:01:10

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Welcome to Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time. Readers and writers alike are invited to take a look behind the veil as YA author Megan O’Russell creates her newest novel, Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer, one episode at a time. In this week’s episode, we read chapter thirty-eight, the final chapter in Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer! In place of …

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Episode 6: Mythical Creatures 41:31

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From fire-breathing dragons to elusive cryptids, mythical creatures have shaped stories across cultures for centuries. But which ones inspired the creatures from An Empyrian Odyssey, and which are our personal favorites? In this episode of Behind the Quill, we dive into the mythical beings that roam the pages of the books, discuss a St. Patrick's D…

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Chapter 37 1:23:35

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Welcome to Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time. Readers and writers alike are invited to take a look behind the veil as YA author Megan O’Russell creates her newest novel, Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer, one episode at a time. In this week’s episode, we read chapter thirty-seven. Ella whittles her way to the core of her kidnapper, but not bef…

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Chapter 36 1:14:14

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Welcome to Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time. Readers and writers alike are invited to take a look behind the veil as YA author Megan O’Russell creates her newest novel, Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer, one episode at a time. In this week’s episode, we read chapter thirty-six. Join us as Ella awakens in a strange place, bound to a metal chai…

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Chapter 35 56:37

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Welcome to Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time. Readers and writers alike are invited to take a look behind the veil as YA author Megan O’Russell creates her newest novel, Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer, one episode at a time. In this week’s episode, we read chapter thirty-five. Ella climbs out of the fissure and into a fiery argument with th…

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Chapter 34 - Part Two 37:27

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Welcome to Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time. Readers and writers alike are invited to take a look behind the veil as YA author Megan O’Russell creates her newest novel, Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer, one episode at a time. Quick note about this week’s chapter. Our podcast platform is glitching for some reason and won’t allow us to upload …

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Chapter 34 - Part One 40:42

7M ago40:42

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Welcome to Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time. Readers and writers alike are invited to take a look behind the veil as YA author Megan O’Russell creates her newest novel, Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer, one episode at a time. Quick note about this week’s chapter. Our podcast platform is glitching for some reason and won’t allow us to upload …

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Chapter 33 1:08:07

7M ago1:08:07

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Welcome to Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time. Readers and writers alike are invited to take a look behind the veil as YA author Megan O’Russell creates her newest novel, Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer, one episode at a time. In this week’s episode, we read chapter thirty-three. The day has arrived. Argo rolls and cappuccino in tow, Ella and…

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The Final Countdown...With Beer! 1:16:03

7M ago1:16:03

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Welcome to Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time. Readers and writers alike are invited to take a look behind the veil as Young Adult author Megan O’Russell creates her newest paranormal mystery, Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer, one episode at a time. Hop(s) into this in-between-isode where we revisit Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer through beer go…

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The Winds of Winter - A Review of the Unseen Epic 11:44

8M ago11:44

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Fans have eagerly awaited George R. R. Martin's The Winds of Winter, the sixth book in his acclaimed A Song of Ice and Fire series, since 2011. This lengthy anticipation has become a significant cultural phenomenon, amplified by the Game of Thrones HBO adaptation and Martin's intermittent updates. The provided text examines the development of this …

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Chapter 32 1:09:49

8M ago1:09:49

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Welcome to Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time. Readers and writers alike are invited to take a look behind the veil as YA author Megan O’Russell creates her newest novel, Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer, one episode at a time. In this week’s episode, we read chapter thirty-two. Ella returns home after an intense confrontation with Violet and …

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Sunrise on the Reaping Novel by Suzanne Collins 9:18

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Suzanne Collins' upcoming novel, Sunrise on the Reaping, revisits the world of Panem, focusing on Haymitch Abernathy's experience in the 50th Hunger Games, also known as the Second Quarter Quell. This fifth book in the Hunger Games series will explore Haymitch's unexpected victory and the severe personal cost he endured as a consequence of defying …

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Episode 5: Mythology! 41:17

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In the fifth episode of Behind the Quill, we pull back the curtain on the intricate mythology woven into An Empyrian Odyssey. Discover the legends, deities, and cultural roots that breathe life into this fantastical world. Join us as we explore how these myths shape characters, conflicts, and the very fabric of the story, offering listeners an excl…

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Think and Grow Rich - Chapter 3 Faith Review 16:10

8M ago16:10

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The provided episode from Think and Grow Rich chapter three, "Faith Visualization of, and Belief in Attainment of Desire," posits that faith is a crucial mental state for achieving wealth. It argues that faith, combined with positive emotions like love and sex, can influence the subconscious mind and connect with "Infinite Intelligence". The chapte…

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Think and Grow Rich - The Power of Desire 26:17

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The provided episode from "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill emphasizes that a burning desire is the essential starting point for all achievement, illustrating this principle through anecdotes like Edwin C. Barnes' relentless pursuit of a partnership with Thomas Edison. The text further explains that this intense desire must be coupled with a d…

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Closing the Doors to Your Past for Wealth and Peace 19:02

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This episode from Think and Grow Rich emphasizes the crucial practice of releasing past misfortunes and negative thoughts to cultivate future success and peace of mind. It argues that perceived failures often contain the seeds of future benefits, urging readers to adopt a forward-looking perspective. The author illustrates this with personal anecdo…

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Think and Grow Rich - Know Your Own Mind, Live Your Own Life 24:01

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Napoleon Hill's Think and Grow Rich, specifically Chapter 1, emphasizes the crucial first step towards success: understanding and controlling one's own mind. The text argues that individuals possess significant potential that can be unlocked by living authentically and directing their thoughts towards chosen goals. Hill illustrates this principle t…