Prickly Pens Podcast

This week, we talk about the first book of Amish Tripathi's 'Shiva Trilogy'.Shiva TrilogySocial Media:Aria Bancroft IGGabby's IGJulia's IG Stay Prickly~

This week, we talk about "The Stolen Wealth of Slavery: A Case for Reparations" by David Montero and African Europeans: An Untold Story by Olivette Otele.Stay Prickly~

This week, we talk about Dune: Part 2.Stay Prickly~

This week, we talk about the growing popularity of the romantasy sub-genre. Stay Prickly~

This week, we talk about found footage films.Stay Prickly~

This week, we talk about romantic comedies through the decades and Valentine's Day.Stay Prickly~

This week, we talk about Hank Green's "An Absolutely Remarkable Thing" book 1 of the Carl Saga.An Absolutely Remarkable ThingCheck out VlogbrothersProject For AwesomePartners For HealthStay Prickly~

Happy 2024! This week, we talk about tropes, themes, and plot point we hope disappear in 2024.Stay Prickly~

This week, we talk about our thoughts on 2023 and talk about our favorite books, films, and tv shows.Stay Prickly~

This week, we talk about the holiday movies we watched this year and some holiday traditions from around the world.Stay Prickly~

This week, we talk about action adventure stories and why we love the genre.Stay Prickly~

This week, we gush over Mike Flanagan's The Fall of the House of Usher.Stay Prickly~

This week, we talk about the biopic A Million Miles Away based on Mexican-American astronaut Jose M. Hernandez's autobiography 'Reaching for the Stars.'Stay Prickly~

This week, we discuss cosmic horror and all of the elements that are now in modern horror.Stay Prickly~

This week, we discuss The Ritual, the book by Adam Nevill and the 2017 film adaptation.Stay Prickly~

This week, we talk about classic literature and whether they are still relevant.Stay Prickly~

This week, we talk about some movies & books we enjoyed: Annihilation, Jack Reacher, and Red, White, & Royal Blue.Stay Prickly~

This week, we talk about our favorite underrated books, films, TV shows, and video games.Underrated Favorites:The World's EndStonehearst Asylum Oldboy Miracle WorkersSeveranceAlice in Borderland Prey (video game) A Discovery of Witches The EightStay Prickly~

This week, we talk about realty TV, how it came about and its impact on TV and society today.Stay Prickly~

This week, we talk about time travel stories.Stay Prickly~

This week, we discuss the HBO series, True Blood.Stay Prickly~

This week, we are joined by fantasy author L.L. Stephens, discussing her 3rd book in the Triempery Series, "The Second Stone."To Connect with L.L. Stephens:WebsiteFacebookTwitterInstagramStay Prickly~

This week, we explore police procedural and talk about some of our favorite shows.Stay Prickly~

This week, we talk about what we've been talking about over our hiatus and our recommendations.Stay Prickly~

This week, we're back from our hiatus. Listen to our recap and plans going forward for the podcast.To Connect with Prickly Pens:InstagramFacebookEmail: thatjoyfulspark@gmail.comStay Prickly~

This week, we discussed fantasy book "The Elven" by Bernhard Hennen & James A. Sullivan, translated by Edwin Miles. We loved it!We also make a big announcement! Happy New Year!Buy "The Elven" on  AmazonTo Connect with Prickly Pens:TwitterInstagramFacebookEmail: thatjoyfulspark@gmail.comStay Prickly~

This week, we chat about the holiday movies we watched this year and our recommendations.To Connect with Prickly Pens:TwitterInstagramFacebookEmail: thatjoyfulspark@gmail.comStay Prickly~

This week, we talk about the found family plot device/trope in storytelling. We also chat about some of our favorite stories with found family.To Connect with Prickly Pens:TwitterInstagramFacebookEmail: thatjoyfulspark@gmail.comStay Prickly~

This week, we talk about Sherlock Holmes and the many adaptations.To Connect with Prickly Pens:TwitterInstagramFacebookEmail: thatjoyfulspark@gmail.comStay Prickly~

This week, we talk about dragons and similar reptilian monsters in storytelling. We discuss dragons in folklore and their transition as folk monsters to prominent prominent antagonists in fantasy stories.To Connect with Prickly Pens:TwitterInstagramFacebookEmail: thatjoyfulspark@gmail.comStay Prickly~

This week, we talk about the Man vs. Nature plot. We discuss why man vs. nature stories are so popular, analyze the theme, and their development into the disaster movie.To Connect with Prickly Pens:TwitterInstagramFacebookEmail: thatjoyfulspark@gmail.comStay Prickly~

This week, we discuss spiders in folklore, literature, and storytelling overall. We talk about why they're used so much in stories, our generally negative perspective, and what it means in our storytelling.To Connect with Prickly Pens:TwitterInstagramFacebookEmail: thatjoyfulspark@gmail.comStay Prickly~Stay Prickly~

This week, we talk about "Big Chicas Don't Cry" by Annette Chavez Macias. The story focuses on four cousins , Mari, Erica, Selena, and Gracie, where they navigate love, loss, and the meaning of family in a heartfelt family drama. We discuss our opinions on the story and what we enjoyed about it. If you want to pick up Big Chicas Don't Cry:AmazonBarnes & NobleAudibleTo Connect with Prickly Pens:TwitterInstagramFacebookEmail: thatjoyfulspark@gmail.comStay Prickly~

This week, we are joined by fantasy author L. L. MacRae and audiobook narrator/voice actor  RJ Bayley. We discuss MacRae's The Iron Crown, Book1 of the Dragon Spirits series. We also discuss the audiobook of The Iron Crown narrated by RJ Bayley.The Iron Crown & the audiobook is available now >> HereTo Connect with L. L. MacRae:WebsiteTwitterInstagramFacebookAmazonTo Connect with R J Bayley:WebsiteTwitterInstagramFacebook Bayley's Bookshelf PodcastTo Connect with Prickly Pens:TwitterInstagramFacebookEmail: thatjoyfulspark@gmail.comStay Prickly~

This week, we discuss what makes Us so scared when watching/reading a horror story. We talk about the art of writing fear and how some monsters stay so memorable. We also chat about our favorite horror movies, shows, and games. Happy Halloween!To Connect with Prickly Pens:TwitterInstagramFacebookEmail: thatjoyfulspark@gmail.comStay Prickly~

This week, we talk about fairies in folklore and literature. We discuss the history and origins of fairies in worldwide human folklore and how it developed into being part of so many modern stories.To Connect with Prickly Pens:TwitterInstagramFacebookEmail: thatjoyfulspark@gmail.comStay Prickly~

This week,  we discuss the damaging history of book banning and burnings. We also talk about the cultural impact of book banning, the destruction of other art overall, and today's new wave of book banning as a means of control.To Connect with Prickly Pens:TwitterInstagramFacebookEmail: thatjoyfulspark@gmail.comStay Prickly~

This week, we are joined by intuitive and spiritual mentor and coach Allison Sutter. We discuss Sutter's book "Accelerate Your Mojo," changing your perceptive, and accepting one's self.To connect with Allison Sutter:WebsiteFacebookInstagramYoutubeTo Connect with Prickly Pens:TwitterInstagramFacebookEmail: thatjoyfulspark@gmail.comStay Prickly~

This week, we are joined by authors Astrid V. J., Joan T. Seko, and M. J. Krause-Chivers. We discuss their contributions to the "Children of War" anthology.In the "Children of War" anthology, a diverse group of authors from around the globe bring you a multi-genre collection of short stories about children trapped in war. Includes literary fiction, fantasy, historical fiction and memoir.The stories in this collection have been crafted to honor those affected by the Russia-Ukraine conflict and support their healing in the future. To read "Children of War":Children of War - Available on AmazonAll proceeds of this anthology will be donated in perpetuity to Voices of Children Foundation in Ukraine or another similar charity.  Donate here:Voices of Children FoundationTo connect with the authors we chatted with:Astrid V. J.WebsiteFacebookInstagramJoan T. SekoWebsiteFacebookM. J. Krause-ChiversWebsiteFacebookTwitterInstagramElena ShelestWebsiteTwitterInstagramTo connect with Prickly Pens Podcast:TwitterInstagramFacebookEmail: thatjoyfulspark@gmail.com Stay Prickly~

This week, we are joined by L. L. Stephens. We discuss Stephens' beautifully written, epic, age fantasy "Sordaneon," Book1 of 'The Triempery Revelations' series, diving int, story development,  world building, lore, themes, and future plans of the awesome series.Book 2 - The Kheld King is now available on AmazonTo Connect with L. L. Stephens:WebsiteFacebookTwitterAmazonTo connect with Prickly Pens Podcast:TwitterInstagramFacebookEmail: thatjoyfulspark@gmail.com Stay Prickly~

This week, we are joined by A.M. Scott, author of the Folding Space series, starting with "Lightwave: Clock," & military veteran romance under Anne M. Scott. We chat about Scott's space operas, military veteran romance, love of science fiction, career as an US Air Force Operator, hobbies, inspirations and charity work with Team Rubicon. To connect with A.M. Scott:WebsiteFacebookTwitterInstagramAmazonBookBubMerchandise - Folding Space SeriesEmail: am@amscottwrites.comCheck out Team Rubicon: nonprofit led by military veterans with first responders to rapidly deploy emergency response teams and immediate relief across the United States and around the world to provide to those impacted by disasters and humanitarian crises.Charity Book Series: Shock Point Series, Book 1: Ruptured*****To connect with Prickly Pens Podcast:TwitterInstagramFacebookEmail: thatjoyfulspark@gmail.com Stay Prickly~

This week, we talk about aquatic monsters and myths, Mermaids, Nymphs, Selkies, and Harpies.To connect Prickly Pens Podcast:TwitterInstagramFacebookEmail: thatjoyfulspark@gmail.com Stay Prickly~

Happy 1 Year Anniversary!This week, we talk about our love and defense of the 'Hero' in literature. We discuss why true and good heroes are still important, complex, and still worth exploring in contemporary stories.Thanks for listening!To connect Prickly Pens Podcast:TwitterInstagramFacebookEmail: thatjoyfulspark@gmail.com Stay Prickly~

This week, we talk about sea monster stories centered around the kraken and leviathan. We discuss the differences of the the kraken and leviathan,  how creepy the open ocean can be, and the great stories that can grow from it.Stay Prickly~

This week, we chat about the dystopian setting, how they're used in storytelling and how they're almost a character of their own. We also discuss how science fiction settings in stories show how different eras fantasized the idea of "futuristic" technology.To connect Prickly Pens Podcast:TwitterInstagramFacebookEmail: thatjoyfulspark@gmail.com Stay Prickly~

This week, we chat with award-winning podcaster and creative entrepreneur,  Joanna Penn, who writes non-fiction for authors. Joanna is also an award-nominated, New York Times and USA Today bestselling thriller author as J.F.Penn. We discuss Joanna's career, the early days of self publishing, and the growth of the self publishing industry.To connect with Joanna Penn:The Creative Penn = Non-FictionJ. F. Penn = FictionThe Creative Pen PodcastTwitterInstagramFacebookAmazonTo connect Prickly Pens Podcast:TwitterInstagramFacebookEmail: thatjoyfulspark@gmail.com Stay Prickly~

This week, we talk about the man vs. science/tech' themes and stories in science fiction. We discuss the points the stories try to get across, how it reflects society, and how it has become a compelling and popular plot device.First photos of the James Webb Space Telescope >>> NASATo connect Prickly Pens Podcast:TwitterInstagramFacebookEmail: thatjoyfulspark@gmail.com Stay Prickly~

This week, we are joined by women's fiction, romance, and mystery fiction author Patricia McLinn. We discuss McLinn's writing journey, the methods of plotting and story development, and her inspiration for writing. Latest releases: "Proof of Innocence," of the Innocence Trilogy  & "Cross Talk" part of the Caught Dead in Wyoming seriesTo connect with Patricia McLinn:Website: https://www.patriciamclinn.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/PatriciaMcLinnFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PatriciaMcLinnInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/patriciamclinnauthor/Amazon: https://amzn.to/3BjVKohPodcast: https://authorslovereaders.libsyn.com*****Contact Prickly Pens PodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/PricklyPensPod/Instagram: https://instagram.com/thatjoyfulspark/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PricklyPensPodcast/Email: thatjoyfulspark@gmail.com Stay Prickly~

This week, we are joined by award-winning  historical fiction and  young adult writer Eileen Charbonneau, discussing heritage, exploring family stories, and past and writing projects.To connect with Eileen Charbonneau:Website: https://eileencharbonneau.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/EileenCharbonneauAuthorTwitter: https://twitter.com/eileenc1988Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ziSIPMEmail: eileencharbonneau@gmail.com*****Contact Prickly Pens PodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/PricklyPensPod/Instagram: https://instagram.com/thatjoyfulspark/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PricklyPensPodcast/Email: thatjoyfulspark@gmail.com Stay Prickly~

This week, we chat about what makes Man vs. Beast stories so compelling. From 'The Birds' to 'Jaws' to 'Alien' to 'Jurassic Park' we chat about why these themes keep us so enthralled in the story.Stay Prickly~

This week, we continue our International Book List with Rebecca Roanhorse's "Trail of Lightning," discussing how much we enjoyed the story and our inability to put it down.Rebecca Roanhorse's "Trail of Lightning": https://amzn.to/3At7HHOStay Prickly~