An anthology fiction podcast of Dark Fantasy and the Odd, presented in the grand tradition of 20th Century horror hosts.
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Gothic Science Fiction Podcasts
Welcome to Melancholy Mentor where classic literature meets the vibrant world of radio plays.
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Interviews and discussion about science fiction, fantasy and horror in television and film, plus coverage of comics, indie features, and more
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Science Fiction and Fantasy Romance novel addicts and writers, Emma Jackson and Jessica Haines, bringing you all the book chat about the genre we love.
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Speaking of Gothic... is the podcast where we discuss Gothic Horror and the tropes associated with it! We will dive deep into Gothic Horror and Gothic Romance movies, streaming shows, and some books. Let's rock it, the Gothic way! If you are so inclined, please subscribe to this show, check out my author website, and leave a review wherever you listen! You can also send me an email: [email protected]
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Paperback Warrior is an American content creator that specializes in critiquing vintage fiction. The creator's flagship is it's eponymous blog that contains over 2,000 comprehensive posts about vintage and contemporary fiction including media such as comic books, graphic novels, pulps, action-adventure magazines, digests, black and white magazines, comic strips, and movie and television tie-in content. Additionally, the brand's owner, Christopher Eric Compton, hosts the Paperback Warrior Pod ...
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Original Audio Theater from DarkerProjects.com. Imagine if the world as you know it... was nothing more than an illusion. What if creatures like elves, dragons, vampire, zombies and werewolves walk amongst you every day... But you never see them. This is the world I walk in. I am called Byron and these are my chronicles.
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A precursor to gothic literature and science fiction genres, Frankenstein is a novel fuming with imagination as it depicts a well known horror story. Shellyâs gothic fiction is written in epistolary form as a means of correspondence between the failed writer Robert Walton and his sister, while he is away on a dangerous expedition in search of fame. Some major themes explored in the gothic classic are the fallibility of ambition and knowledge, revenge, prejudice, isolation, and the imperfecti ...
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Welcome to Connective Tissue, your gateway to a universe of horror and science fiction. Dive into a world where fear meets the unknown, and each tale unveils a fragment of a larger, interconnected universe. This collection of one-off and short stories will immerse you in eerie encounters, cosmic mysteries, and chilling adventures, all woven into the rich tapestry of our multi-show world. Join us as we explore the threads that bind our realities together, one story at a time.
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Whether youâre polishing your first draft or chasing down a book deal, the award-winning Writing Break will keep you informed, inspired, and ready to write.
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Quick journey? Need a short respite from the everyday? Take a listen to stories from the far future to the distant past, with gothic landscapes, dystopia, dark fantasy, myths and space opera, pure science fiction and fantasy. These Fantastic Worlds features new weekly short stories by Jake Jackson.
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Join us to discuss all things Fantastika (Fantasy, Science Fiction, etc).The information and ideas in these podcasts are the property of the speakers. Fantastika Journal operates under the Creative Commons Licence CCBY-NC. This allows for the reproduction or transcription of podcasts for non-commercial uses, only with the appropriate citation information. All rights belong to the author.The views expressed in these podcasts do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Fantastika Journal and it ...
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An examination of the historical significance and cultural contexts of film adaptations of books.
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Words To That Effect: Stories of the Fiction that Shapes Popular Culture. WTTE is a narrative storytelling show, hosted and produced by Conor Reid, that explores the intriguing places where fiction, history, science, and popular culture intersect and inspire. From the Victorian past to utopian futures, dinosaurs to detectives, zombies to mummies, how does literature shape our understanding of popular culture? Find out more at https://wttepodcast.com. WTTE is a part of the HeadStuff Podcast N ...
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Cell U.R. - A Sci-fi Musical Comedy Radiodrama audiobook of Vampires and Human Cellphones
Mark Plimsoll
Vampires dance with Goths around campfires far from the rainy Metroplex- as the Central Computer says in Cell U.R. "Most entertainment consists of beautiful people on sexy adventures without kids, because real life is the opposite." Imagine a near future, when nanotechnology allows doctors to install speakerphones on the inside of everyone's ears, a microphone in their throat, and scanners that record through the eyes. All citizens enjoy a permanent connection to the internet. One human cell ...
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All episodes of Dark Fantasy, the supernatural anthology radio series that ran for only 31 episodes during 1941-1942. Created by Scott Bishop (a pseudonym for writer and director Scott Dyche), the series was produced in Oklahoma City and featured eerie tales of the supernatural, psychological terror, and the macabre. Every story in the series explored the mysteries of the unknown. Bishop, known for his work on The Mysterious Traveler and The Sealed Book, expertly merged the supernatural with ...
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Writing Fantasy, Part I: Epic Worlds, High Realms & Grand-Scale Subgenres
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18:01In Part I of this three-episode Fantasy Subgenre Series, we dive into the grand-scale branches of fantasy: Epic Fantasy, High Fantasy, Low Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery, Historical Fantasy, Alternate History, Mythic Fantasy, Indigenous/Mythic-Region Fantasy, Portal Fantasy, Science Fantasy, Steampunk, and Gaslamp Fantasy. đď¸ Overthinking Couch Topics: WâŚ
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Pour yourself something spiced and settle in as we revisit writing tips from this seasonâs genre deep dives. đď¸ The Biggest Mistake Writers Make - Writing Break 7 Literary Conflicts Explained (Clip Show #11) - Writing Break Free Style Sheet Templates Free Writing Tips Music licensed from Storyblocks.âŚ
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âThe Art and Making of Frankensteinâ: Sheila OâMalley on documenting a gothic classic
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47:47Writer, editor and film critic Sheila O'Malley has written The Art and Making of Frankenstein from Insight Editions, a coffee table reference book for the new Netflix feature Frankenstein, written and directed by Guillermo del Toro.
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Pick a Lane: The Key to Reaching the Right Readers
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11:00If your book is âfor everyone,â itâs actually for no one. In this sharp yet encouraging episode, we tackle one of the biggest hurdles for new authors: not wanting to be boxed in by genre. đď¸ Overthinking Couch Topics: Identify your bookâs genre and emotional promise. Avoid the âgenre blenderâ mistake that confuses readers. Use genre conventions as âŚ
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âWitchy Waysâ: Jane Clark explores redemption, grief, and magic
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50:21Director and writer Jane Clark talks about her supernatural queer romance, Witchy Ways, an indie feature that dives into relationships, found family, redemption and magic.
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Ep. 23: Stephen King's Killer 2025: 'The Running Man,' A New Luke Skywalker and Beyond
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1:34:43In this special mega episode of Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast, Nate and Chris discuss the famed horror author Stephen King and his titles that were adapted to film this year, including 'The Monkey,' 'The Life of Chuck,' 'The Long Walk' and 'The Running Man.' Expect discussion about why King has been popular for so many decades, what these sâŚ
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Ep. 22.5: Follow Up on 'Frankenstein': Everything is Gothic since 1764
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21:38In this episode of 'Lighting Round,' Nate and Chris discuss gothic storytelling, its origins and how that led to popular stories from 2025 such as Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein' and Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners.' UP NEXT: 'The Running Man' and Stephen King's 2025. Follow us on social media: Twitter/X (@AdaptPod) Instagram (@adaptation_pod) Nate's LâŚ
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In this monthâs installment of Guide to Gothics, Paperback Warrior teams up once again with Nick Anderson of The Book Graveyard to unearth a paperback relic: Dorothy Danielâs The Tormented, a 1969 gothic suspense novel from Paperback Library. The book was successful enough to warrant two printings, one in 1971 and another in 1974. Since then, this âŚ
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Marvel Age of Comics: Chris Ryall explores âDaredevil: Born Againâ
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41:20Comics writer, editor and historian Chris Ryall talks about his new book, "Daredevil: Born Again: An Exploration", part of Bloomsbury Academic's new Marvel Age of Comics series featuring deep dives into historical eras, origins, and epic storylines from 85 years of Marvel Comics.
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Ep. 22: 'Frankenstein': Guillermo del Toro, Mary Shelley and more Tell a Monster of a Tale
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1:01:07In this episode of 'Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast,' Nate and Chris discuss 'Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus' by Mary Shelley -- one of the most formative texts ever written, especially regarding science fiction, horror, women authors and gothic literature. Additionally, they discuss the various film adaptations, including Guillermo âŚ
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Memoir & Creative Nonfiction: Truth as Narrative
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15:01Your life is a story, but not every moment needs to be shared. In this episode of Writing Break, weâre exploring memoir and creative nonfiction, the genres where truth becomes art. Learn how to shape your real experiences into stories that captivate readers, how to handle the tricky business of writing about other people, and how to balance honestyâŚ
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âWar Wolfâ: Steve Orlando on the power in truth and lies
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38:37Comics writer Steve Orlando talks about WAR WOLF, his new pulp sci-fi limited series project with artist Marco Perugini from Mad Cave Studios.
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Legendary writer John Shirley blasts into Paperback Warrior to talk crime, cyberpunk, and chaos. From his hard-boiled new novel The Silver Revolver to the upcoming streaming revival of his â80s action series The Specialist, Shirley pulls no punches. He opens up about writing for Blue Ăyster Cult, collaborating with Todd McFarlane on Spawn, penning âŚ
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Marvel Age of Comics: Stuart Moore examines early âDoctor Strangeâ
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43:01Writer and comics editor Stuart Moore talks about his new book, "Doctor Strange: A Decade of Dark Magic", part of Bloomsbury Academic's new Marvel Age of Comics series featuring deep dives into historical eras, origins, and epic storylines from 85 years of Marvel Comics.
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Ep. 21.5: Lightning Round: Follow-Up on 'Caught Stealing' and 'Deliver Me from Nowhere'
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11:56In this special, first episode of 'Lighting Round,' Nate and Chris offer follow-up on previous episodes. Listeners of episode 18 may recall that Chris sent 'Caught Stealing' author Charlie Huston an email to ask about what characters readers are meant to feel sympathy for -- and Mr. Huston responded! Listen to hear how his short-but-sweet email shiâŚ
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Writing Literary Fiction: Finding Truth in Everyday Life
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12:09In this episode, weâll unravel what âliterary fictionâ actually means, what readers expect when they open a literary novel, and how you, as a writer, can approach it without falling into the trap of pretension. We'll also look at how to build your portfolio, no matter what genre you're writing. đď¸ Overthinking Couch Topics: Why every sentence matteâŚ
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âThe Space Between the Treesâ: Norm Konyu on bending space and time
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35:45Graphic novel writer and artist Norm Konyu talks about his newest standalone story, THE SPACE BETWEEN THE TREES, available now from Titan Comics.
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Ep. 21: Bruce Springsteen: 'Deliver Me from Nowhere' and Storytelling Through Songwriting
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1:10:38In this episode of Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast, Nate and Chris discuss 'Deliver Me from Nowhere,' the story of Bruce Springsteen creating his iconic album 'Nebraska.' Nate and Chris break down why they feel disappointed by this story despite being superfans of The Boss and what could have been done to make it a better experience. Expect tâŚ
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Writing Horror: Fear, Gore, and the Monsters Within
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14:53Just in time for Halloween, this episode explores the expectations and pitfalls of writing horror and how to write fear in any genre. đď¸ Overthinking Couch Topics: Fear in any genre The core of horror Tension as the backbone Themes and monsters Horror subgenres Global horror Pitfalls to avoid Next week, weâll leave the monsters behind and step intoâŚ
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Welcome to our second episode of Season 11, when we will be hosting monthly author panels! In this episode we spoke to â Angela J Ford, CM Rosens and Jennifer Kennedy â about why they think the gothic endures with new audiences century after century, their favourite gothic tropes and of course, their fantastic books! We'd love to hear from you, whetâŚ
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Writing Gothic Fiction: Where Beauty Meets Terror
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12:16Gothic fiction is where beauty meets terror. In this episode, we explore how to write Gothic stories that grip readers with atmosphere, ambiguity, and desire: đď¸ Overthinking Couch Topics: Setting as character The uncanny and the supernatural Romance entwined with ruin Gothic subgenres and global traditions Pitfalls to avoid The Biggest Mistake WriâŚ
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A single room, a lighter, and a wager that feels too good to be trueâRoald Dahlâs Man From The South still lands like a dare whispered in your ear. We unpack the storyâs enduring power, from its razorâclean setup to the way audio turns each click into a countdown. Along the way, we connect Dahlâs menace to the lineage of Alfred Hitchcock Presents aâŚ
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The Brooding Lake â A Gothic Gem Resurrected In this episode of Paperback Warrior: Conversations, our host joins forces with Nick Anderson of YouTubeâs Book Graveyard to unearth a haunting treasure from 1953 â The Brooding Lake by Dorothy Eden. Originally published twice by Dell, this classic gothic novel drips with atmosphere, mystery, and psycholâŚ
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âStrange Cargo: The Doom of The Demeterâ: Horror on stage in Chicago
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35:47Playwright Tim Griffin talks about Strange Cargo: the Doom of the Demeter, a new horror stage production at CityLit in Chicago, performances from October 18-November 23, 2025.
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We are interrupting our regularly scheduled entertainment to bring you news!As of today, the recipes for all the cocktails we have discussed during our six degrees of separation seasons are now available in a fun little book!This bitesize recipe book matches delicious cocktails with sci-fi and fantasy romance titles as featured on the SFFRomCast - âŚ
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Ep. 20: 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' Weaves Webs Between Books & Movies
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1:11:36In this episode of Adaptation: the Book to Movie Podcast, Nate and Chris discuss 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' written by Manuel Puig, as well as its 1985 film adaptation directed by Hector Babenco and the 2025 screen adaptation of the Broadway musical, directed by Bill Condon and starring Jennifer Lopez. Expect conversations about the intricate conneâŚ
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Writing Historical Fiction: Living in Another Time
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11:19Good historical fiction makes the past feel as alive as the present. In this episode, we explore how to write immersive, character-driven stories that honor history without feeling like a textbook. First, we talk about the importance of writing contests. đď¸ Overthinking Couch Topics: Research as foundation, story as focus Characters as people, not âŚ
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A hidden structure on the lunar surface. A chill that says youâre being watched. We dive into John Wyndhamâs The Moon and use its eerie pull to explore how vintage radio drama survivesâsometimes crystal clear in sound, sometimes blurred where the credits should be. We share why this story sits within Wyndhamâs fixâup novel The Outward Urge, how theâŚ
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âBeast of Warâ: Kiah Roache-Turner takes on sharks during wartime
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37:31Writer-director Kiah Roache-Turner talks about Beast of War, and since he's always wanted to make a shark movie, he went with one in a historical World War II setting.
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Writing Science Fiction: The âOne Big Leapâ and Beyond
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18:53Science fiction bends natural laws with speculation grounded in possibility. In this episode, we explore the foundations of sci-fi storytelling. Plus: publishing news on new imprints, prize controversies, AI audiobooks, and why indie presses are thriving. đď¸ Overthinking Couch Topics: The âone big lieâ principle. Science as a lens to ask bigger queâŚ
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Spock Would Handle Time Slowdown⌠Logically, Right?
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12:41By Fran & Evan
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âHorrorâs New Waveâ: Dave Schilling talks about the history of Blumhouse
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53:02Journalist and author Dave Schilling talks about the new book Horror's New Wave: 15 Years of Blumhouse, celebrating the impact Blumhouse has had on horror entertainment with now-iconic franchises, and sometimes unconventional storytelling.
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Ep. 19: A Clockwork Orange Carries Complexities on Pages Screens and Behind the Scenes
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1:15:50In this episode of 'Adaptation: The Book to Movie Podcast,' Nate and Chris discuss 'A Clockwork Orange,' originally written by Anthony Burgess, before being adapted for the screen by the one and only Stanley Kubrick, the legendary filmmaker behind 'The Shining,' '2001: A Space Odyssey' and many more. They discuss how Burgess created his own vernacuâŚ
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Writing Fantasy: Building Worlds That Breathe
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18:08This week, we journey into the realm of fantasy and uncover how to build worlds that feel alive without overwhelming your readers with exposition. Tune in for writing advice, publishing insights, and a well-deserved writing break. đď¸ Overthinking Couch Topics: Roddy Doyleâs blunt remarks about weak submissions, fonts, and page counts The role of ruâŚ
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âInfinite Summerâ: Director Miguel LlansĂł looks at transcendence through technology
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A contagious case of laughter on the Enterprise opens a surprising door to legacy, language, and the power of audio storytelling. We unpack a littleâknown Star Trek radio adventure from 1975ââTo Starve a Fleverââand trace how a playful premise with Kirk and Spock can lead to a bigger conversation about performance, sound design, and the intimacy ofâŚ
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Writing for YA and Adult Audiences in SFF Romance
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56:41Welcome to our very first episode of Season 11, when we will be hosting monthly author panels! In this episode we spoke to Brigid Kemmerer, Kalynn Bayron, Ruth Frances Long and Sarah Raughley about how the romantasy boom has (or has not) changed the YA fantasy landscape, as well as how they tackle themes and world-building for either audience and oâŚ
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âChain Reactionsâ: Alexandre O. Philippe on the impact of âTexas Chain Sawâ
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37:43Writer-director Alexandre O. Philippe talks about his newest documentary, CHAIN REACTIONS, a series of interviews of artists whose careers were impacted in different ways by Tobe Hooper's THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE.
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Writing Romance and 9 Lessons from a Debut Author
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13:21In this episode, weâll explore the chemistry, conflict, and tropes that make romance irresistible, plus hear nine hard-won lessons from debut author Esther Walker. Even if youâre not writing romance, these insights will make you a stronger storyteller and a more resilient writer. đď¸ Overthinking Couch Topics: The default response from agents and puâŚ
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