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Friday Conversation | Ep 118: w/ Cara Lopez Lee & Layla Goushey - The Power of Cultural Lenses in Storytelling
The conversation with Cara Lopez Lee and Layla Goushey explores the themes of multiculturalism, identity, trauma, and the power of storytelling. Cara discusses her upcoming novel, Candlelight Bridge, which is inspired by her Mexican Chinese grandmother"s stories and her own mixed-race heritage. She shares how she combi
Note: I realized I forgot to upload this one at the time of recording so I"m uploading it now. This will be out of order on the podcast list. My apologies. Our reading group discusses the first four chapters of The Judging Eye, exploring themes of prophecy, lineage, and character development. They delve into the comple
Friday Conversation | Ep 117: Kirsten Weiss - Creating an Interactive Reading Experience
In this conversation, Kirsten Weiss, a writer of mystery novels, discusses her journey as a writer and her latest book, "Legacy of the Witch." She talks about how her experiences working overseas influenced her storytelling and the inspiration she drew from folklore and the people she met. Kirsten also explains the con
The White-Luck Warrior Chapters 10 & 11: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Gods and Damnation
In this discussion of chapters 10 and 11 of The White Luck Warrior, the participants explore various themes and character developments. They discuss the relationship between Sorwheel and Serwa, questioning whether she is intentionally manipulating him. They also delve into Kellhus" conversations with Proyas, pondering
Friday Conversation | Ep 116: J.V. Hilliard - The Importance of Realism in Fantasy Novels
JV Hilliard is an epic fantasy and dark fantasy author, known for his series called The Warminster Saga. He explores themes of struggle, redemption, unrequited love, and the hero"s journey in his work. He draws inspiration from comics like The Dark Knight Batman series and the realistic approach of Game of Thrones. Hil
The White-Luck Warrior Chapters 7 - 9 by R. Scott Bakker: Epic Battle Scenes and the Shrank
Join us on an immersive journey into the heart of R. Scott Bakker"s epic fantasy world as we delve deep into the latest installment, "The White Luck Warrior." In this riveting episode, our hosts Carl and Varsha lead a captivating discussion on the awe-inspiring battle scenes of chapters 7-9, marveling at the scale and