Podcast appearances and mentions of alison goodman

Alison Goodman, Deputy CEO of Noah's Ark Children's Hospice in the UK, recently spoke with Mark Longbottom on the Purposely Podcast about her career and the work of the charity.Alison grew up in a community-focused family. Her father, a GP, helped set up a children's hospice in Manchester, and her mother was awarded an MBE for her services to the community. These experiences influenced Alison's decision to become a teacher. She worked as a primary school teacher and a special educational needs coordinator before moving into the charity sector.Her first role in fundraising was at the Terrence Higgins Trust, where she started as a temporary community fundraiser. She stayed for 11 years, taking on different roles and eventually becoming head of major giving and celebrity manager. During this time, she worked to challenge the stigma around HIV and AIDS, collaborating with well-known supporters such as Stephen Fry.In 2006, Alison joined Noah's Ark Children's Hospice as fundraising director, responsible for securing funds to support its services. One of the charity's major projects was the development of a hospice building, which opened in 2019. Named the Arc, it provides care and support for children with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions and their families.Noah's Ark offers practical, emotional, and clinical support, working with children, their siblings, and carers. The Arc complements the hospice-at-home service, giving families the option to receive care in different settings.During the COVID-19 pandemic, the charity adapted quickly to provide end-of-life care for children leaving hospital. It also launched “Noah's Ark on Holiday,” a scheme offering families a week's break in fully adapted lodges, giving them time together in a different environment.Currently, Noah's Ark supports around 350 children and their families and hopes to reach more. The charity focuses on improving the quality of life for children, however short that life may be, and ensuring they receive compassionate end-of-life care.Alison's career has taken her from teaching to leading in the charity sector, always with a focus on supporting others. Under her leadership, Noah's Ark Children's Hospice continues to provide essential care for families facing difficult circumstances.Credit: A big thank you to sound editors Jon Duval and Connor Duzzi

It's the first of our holiday episodes, and my guests are…all of you! Members of the podcast Patreon have signed up in record numbers to do interviews, so in the coming weeks, we'll have recommendations, wishes, and bad jokes galore from folks all over the world.There is still time to sign up – head over to Patreon and you'll find the link.This week, we're headed to South Africa, Washington DC, Taiwan, and Connecticut to talk to Dani, Katie, Sneezy, and Lisa.We also mentioned the following:Theme to CyberSixA Foxy AffairGirls Who Don't DnD (podcast)D&D Stamps from USPS! The Disabled Tyrant's Beloved Pet Fish My interview with author Alison GoodmanMusic: purple-planet.com Join our Patreon for complete mayhem, shenanigans, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the first of our holiday episodes, and my guests are…all of you! Members of the podcast Patreon have signed up in record numbers to do interviews, so in the coming weeks, we'll have recommendations, wishes, and bad jokes galore from folks all over the world.There is still time to sign up – head over to Patreon and you'll find the link.This week, we're headed to South Africa, Washington DC, Taiwan, and Connecticut to talk to Dani, Katie, Sneezy, and Lisa.We also mentioned the following:Theme to CyberSixA Foxy AffairGirls Who Don't DnD (podcast)D&D Stamps from USPS! The Disabled Tyrant's Beloved Pet Fish My interview with author Alison GoodmanMusic: purple-planet.com Join our Patreon for complete mayhem, shenanigans, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz and Sarah talk to the fabulous podcast hosts, Kristen Meinzer and Jolenta Greenberg, about the new season of How To Be Fine, which dives into the loneliness epidemic and the sometimes fraught nature of friendship. What advice to they have for making friends as an adult? Do they ascribe to the idea of having a friend for “a reason, a season, or a lifetime?” In The Mailroom, Liz and Sarah answer a question about how to stay excited about material that may be put out into the world months (or even years) after you're done working on it. This week's Hollywood Hack comes from friend of the pod, TV writer Bill Krebs: keep a folder of encouraging words to look at when you're feeling down. Finally, Sarah has a summer reading recommendation — The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies by Alison Goodman.  Get in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraft Get in touch on Threads: @Sfain & @LizCraft Visit our website: https://happierinhollywood.com Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/ Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,' a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Happier with Gretchen Rubin, and Side Hustle School . If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends! LINKS: How to Be Fine: The Loneliness EpidemicHow to Be Fine · June 13, 2024 The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies: The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladiesalisongoodman.com.au To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Disclosure: We are part of the Amazon Affiliate/LTK Creator programs. We will receive a small commission at no cost if you purchase a book. This post may contain links to purchase books.Today we are chatting with author, Alison Goodman. In this episode, she discusses her writing journey, her transition from filmmaking to writing, and her knack for crafting compelling female protagonists across diverse genres. Her latest book is "The Benevolent Society of Ill-Manered Ladies." She also shares her latest book's humorous portrayal of the Regency era, her favorite books from varied genres, and recommends must-reads for bibliophiles.VISIT OUR BOOK BLOGhttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunnyLicense code: 0RDRBKGH6NGQCAXR

Kristen Atherton's excellent use of accents, inflection, and tempo brings Alison Goodman's characters to life in a lively feminist Regency adventure. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile's Michele Cobb discuss a story of single 42-year-old twin sisters, Augusta and Julia, who are way ahead of their time. They may be considered “on the shelf” by some, but others know them as determined deliverers of women and girls in calamitous situations. Atherton's animated performance captures all the aristocratic and dastardly characters in three interlocking stories that will delight fans of Regency fare. Read the full review of the audiobook on AudioFile's website. Published by Penguin Audio. Find more audiobook recommendations at audiofilemagazine.com Support for AudioFile's Behind the Mic comes from A Soul of Ash and Blood. #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout revisits Poppy and Casteel's epic love story in the next installment of the Blood and Ash series. Learn more at Audible.com/ASoulOfAshAndBlood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Explore some favourite tropes of ours in this episode: found families, secret magic, unreliable narrators, and fake dating. Books mentioned on this episode: The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna, The Dark Days Club by Alison Goodman, Too Much Like Lightning by Ada Palmer, True Love at the Lonely Hearts Bookshop by Annie Darling, and Frankly in Love by David Yoon. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keepitfictional/message

Alison Goodman's new book, The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies is out this week, and you are definitely going to want to read this book - and listen to this episode! We talk about her book, of course, and about writing female-forward action scenes featuring “old maids.”We also talk about her recently completed doctorate, which was in historical fiction research methodology. So come for the Regency spinsters, and stay for the deep dive into research. This is a very fun conversation, which is fitting because it's about a very fun book.A special thank you to Yazmine Hassan for setting up this interview!Music:Purple-Planet.com Join our Patreon for complete mayhem, shenanigans, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alison Goodman's new book, The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies is out this week, and you are definitely going to want to read this book - and listen to this episode! We talk about her book, of course, and about writing female-forward action scenes featuring “old maids.”We also talk about her recently completed doctorate, which was in historical fiction research methodology. So come for the Regency spinsters, and stay for the deep dive into research. This is a very fun conversation, which is fitting because it's about a very fun book.A special thank you to Yazmine Hassan for setting up this interview!Music:Purple-Planet.com Join our Patreon for complete mayhem, shenanigans, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I have Alison Goodman on the show to chat about her regency adventure and mystery novel, “The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies.” We discuss how she flips gothic tropes to tell a new kind of story, how she writes agency into this book about middle aged women in a time with they had so little of it, and how she portrayed diversity in a historical London setting. This book was such a good time, and you can order it through my online bookshop, which helps support both the podcast as well as independent bookstores nationwide. That's at bookshop.org/shop/sheworeblack. You can also help out the show by following me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, and leaving me a review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for joining me today. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sheworeblack/message

Join Jordy in an exciting episode of Feminist Book Club: The Podcast as she explores the captivating world of The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies with author Alison Goodman. Immerse yourself in a Regency Era filled with mystery, adventure, and romance, as twin "spinster" sisters take center stage. Alison's masterful storytelling will keep you on the edge of your seat while evoking laughter throughout. Gain insights into Alison's extensive background in creative writing and historical research, and discover the inspiration behind these fierce vigilante spinsters. Prepare for an engaging conversation that unravels the depths of female agency, historical intrigue, and the power of women's stories. Don't miss this extraordinary episode that brings together the past and present in a feminist literary adventure! TW: This conversation includes discussion about abuse and mental illness.  If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, you are not alone. Help is available. Reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline at  800-799-7233. Your safety and well-being matter.  Get a copy of The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies by Alison Goodman Here Support our hosts & guests: Follow Alison Goodman: Instagram // Author Website // Twitter // Facebook  Follow Jordy: Instagram   Beyond the Box: Our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday Check out our online community here!  This episode was edited by Niba and produced by Renee Powers on the ancestral land of the Dakota people. Original music by @iam.onyxrose Learn more about Feminist Book Club on our website, sign up for our emails, shop our Bookshop.org recommendations, and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Facebook, Pinterest.  

Barbara Peters in conversation with Alison Goodman and CS Harris

Following his time in University, Melbourne native Garth Nix worked for the Australian government and was a soldier in the Australian army. But his time as a bookseller in a small independent book shop fueled his love of books which would ultimately result in his creation of The Old Kingdom, a six-part fantasy adventure series that sold millions of copies worldwide and was translated in more than 40 languages. First published in 1995, the first installment, Sabriel, introduces readers to a young girl named Sabriel who must take on a powerful foe to rescue her father in the Old Kingdom, a land where magical creatures run free and the dead don't always stay that way. A feminist milestone, Sabriel was one of the first fantasy books to present a female hero. Now, more than 25 years after the first novel, Garth Nix presents Terciel & Elinor, the long-awaited prequel which tells the exciting back-story of Sabriel's parents. Globally best-selling celebrity authors such as Cassandra Clare, Scott Westerfield, Holly Black, Alison Goodman, and Veronica Roth have mentioned The Old Kingdom series as an inspiration for their own work. Speak with Garth Nix to find out what served as his inspiration to create the unforgettable characters who have captured the imagination of millions of readers worldwide, and what they can expect from the new novel, Terciel & Elinor. Garth can further discuss his decision to introduce a female action hero, far before it was fashionable to do so, as well how the fantasy genre has changed since he first began writing The Old Kingdom series in light of properties such as Game of Thrones and Lord of the Rings.

Following his time in University, Melbourne native Garth Nix worked for the Australian government and was a soldier in the Australian army. But his time as a bookseller in a small independent book shop fueled his love of books which would ultimately result in his creation of The Old Kingdom, a six-part fantasy adventure series that sold millions of copies worldwide and was translated in more than 40 languages.First published in 1995, the first installment, Sabriel, introduces readers to a young girl named Sabriel who must take on a powerful foe to rescue her father in the Old Kingdom, a land where magical creatures run free and the dead don't always stay that way. A feminist milestone, Sabriel was one of the first fantasy books to present a female hero. Now, more than 25 years after the first novel, Garth Nix presents Terciel & Elinor, the long-awaited prequel which tells the exciting back-story of Sabriel's parents.Globally best-selling celebrity authors such as Cassandra Clare, Scott Westerfield, Holly Black, Alison Goodman, and Veronica Roth have mentioned The Old Kingdom series as an inspiration for their own work. Speak with Garth Nix to find out what served as his inspiration to create the unforgettable characters who have captured the imagination of millions of readers worldwide, and what they can expect from the new novel, Terciel & Elinor. Garth can further discuss his decision to introduce a female action hero, far before it was fashionable to do so, as well how the fantasy genre has changed since he first began writing The Old Kingdom series in light of properties such as Game of Thrones and Lord of the Rings.

Following his time in University, Melbourne native Garth Nix worked for the Australian government and was a soldier in the Australian army. But his time as a bookseller in a small independent book shop fueled his love of books which would ultimately result in his creation of The Old Kingdom, a six-part fantasy adventure series that sold millions of copies worldwide and was translated in more than 40 languages. First published in 1995, the first installment, Sabriel, introduces readers to a young girl named Sabriel who must take on a powerful foe to rescue her father in the Old Kingdom, a land where magical creatures run free and the dead don't always stay that way. A feminist milestone, Sabriel was one of the first fantasy books to present a female hero. Now, more than 25 years after the first novel, Garth Nix presents Terciel & Elinor, the long-awaited prequel which tells the exciting back-story of Sabriel's parents. Globally best-selling celebrity authors such as Cassandra Clare, Scott Westerfield, Holly Black, Alison Goodman, and Veronica Roth have mentioned The Old Kingdom series as an inspiration for their own work. Speak with Garth Nix to find out what served as his inspiration to create the unforgettable characters who have captured the imagination of millions of readers worldwide, and what they can expect from the new novel, Terciel & Elinor. Garth can further discuss his decision to introduce a female action hero, far before it was fashionable to do so, as well how the fantasy genre has changed since he first began writing The Old Kingdom series in light of properties such as Game of Thrones and Lord of the Rings.

Following his time in University, Melbourne native Garth Nix worked for the Australian government and was a soldier in the Australian army. But his time as a bookseller in a small independent book shop fueled his love of books which would ultimately result in his creation of The Old Kingdom, a six-part fantasy adventure series that sold millions of copies worldwide and was translated in more than 40 languages. First published in 1995, the first installment, Sabriel, introduces readers to a young girl named Sabriel who must take on a powerful foe to rescue her father in the Old Kingdom, a land where magical creatures run free and the dead don't always stay that way. A feminist milestone, Sabriel was one of the first fantasy books to present a female hero. Now, more than 25 years after the first novel, Garth Nix presents Terciel & Elinor, the long-awaited prequel which tells the exciting back-story of Sabriel's parents. Globally best-selling celebrity authors such as Cassandra Clare, Scott Westerfield, Holly Black, Alison Goodman, and Veronica Roth have mentioned The Old Kingdom series as an inspiration for their own work. Speak with Garth Nix to find out what served as his inspiration to create the unforgettable characters who have captured the imagination of millions of readers worldwide, and what they can expect from the new novel, Terciel & Elinor. Garth can further discuss his decision to introduce a female action hero, far before it was fashionable to do so, as well how the fantasy genre has changed since he first began writing The Old Kingdom series in light of properties such as Game of Thrones and Lord of the Rings.

In this episode, we interview Alison Goodman, bestselling author of the Lady Helen trilogy! The books are called The Dark Days Club, The Dark Days Pact, and The Dark Days Deceit. They are an incredible mix of historical fiction, slow (SLOW) burn romance, and some hard-core fantasy. If you haven't read this series yet, we couldn't recommend it enough. The first part is Spoiler-free, so you can listen to this author talk about her writing process, and then we let you know ahead of time for our spoiler section! Don't forget to check out the first book's recap episode! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/celine0310/support

Books talked about in this episode: Girl, Serpent, Thorn by Melissa Bashardoust Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake Crown Duel by Sherwood Smith Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo Caraval by Stephanie Garber The Girl From the Other Side (manga) by Nagabe The Crown's Game by Evelyn Skye Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard Furyborn by Clarie Legrand A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Bridgd Kemmerer Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi The Bone Houses by Emily Lloyd-Jones Throne of Glass by Sara J. Maas Descendent of the Crane by Joan He The Cruel Prince by Holly Black Firstlife by Gena Showalter The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner Set Fire to the Gods by Sara Raasch and Kristen Simmons The Brilliant Death by Amy Rose Capetta Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor   Additional books mentioned: Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir, Truthwitch by Susan Dennard, Graceling by Kristin Cashore, The Girl of Fire and Thorns by Rae Carson, Falling Kingdoms by Morgan Rhodes, Legacy of Kings by Eleanor Herman, Sword and Verse by Kathy MacMillan, Court of Fives by Kate Elliott, Nameless Queen by Rebecca McLaughlin, Eon by Alison Goodman, Memory Thief by Lauren Mansey, Seven Realms series by Cinda Williams Chima, Dance of Thieves by Mary E. Pearson, and Blood of Gods and Royals series by Eleanor Herman

The answer definitely isn’t to avoid familiar storylines completely—sometimes a path is well-trodden for a reason. So let's get into the difference between a cliché (something we’ve seen over and over) and a trope (a familiar storyline or story element) and talk about how tropes might actually serve you.  You can find a transcript of this episode at my website, where you can also subscribe to my newsletter, get behind-the-scenes peeks at how I write, and any other news about new books, events or the podcast. You can also submit a question for the podcast on my website. For more on my book recommendation for this month, Lady Helen and the Dark Days Club, check out author Alison Goodman's website. You can find me on Twitter or Instagram. 

Imagining the Past’s new season features live recorded sessions from the 2019 HNSA conference brought to you by our host, Greg Johnston. Our eighth episode explores Regency madness and inspiration.  The Regency period lasted a mere nine years while Prince Regent George ruled as his temporarily mad father’s proxy. The glamour and charm of the era has lasted far longer with a plethora of novels set in in those times first made popular by Georgette Heyer in the 1920s. Alison Goodman, Anne Gracie and Anna Campbell chat with Elizabeth Jane Corbett about their inspirational sources, their own passion for the period, and how they have played with the tradition of Regency romance.

Our final episode for this season features a queen of historical fantasy, Alison Goodman, author of seven novels including her award-winning Lady Helen Regency supernatural trilogy. Alison talks with host Kelly Gardiner about combining fantasy elements in a meticulously researched historical story.

Rachel and Melody discuss their latest steampunk reads, as well as two TV and film adaptations based on graphic novels! Check out what we talked about: "Soulless" by Gail Carriger with readalike "The Dark Days Club" by Alison Goodman. "Mortal Engines" by Philip Reeve with his other works including the Fever Crumb series and "Night Flights" as well as readalike "Worldshaker" by Richard Harland. Also, the 2018 film "Mortal Engines." "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman with readalike series The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis. The Battle Angel Alita series by Yukito Kishiro as well as the 2019 film "Alita: Battle Angel." TV show "The Umbrella Academy" based on The Umbrella Academy series by Gerard Way. Interested in Steampunk? Try this booklist: https://oakcreeklibrary.org/adult-booklists/#tableid=98. Check out books, movies, and and other materials through the Milwaukee County Federated Library System: https://countycat.mcfls.org/ https://www.hoopladigital.com/ https://wplc.overdrive.com/ https://oakcreeklibrary.org/

This is Book Plate's discussion of Forever Young Adult's April 2018 book club pick, The Dark Days Club by Alison Goodman. Spoilers. Some swears. Recorded in Oakland. Music is Another Dance by Dario Marianelli & Performed by Jean-Yves Thibaudet --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fya-book-plate/support

We let you know our favorite boys this summer, beginning with Erin's picks: Elias Veturius from A Reaper at the Gates by Sabaa Tahir and Alex Quinn from The Traitor’s Ruin by Erin Beatty. Kassiah is up next with her faves: Cedric from Finding Himself by Minisinoo (Harry Potter Fanfiction) and Jesse from Only a Breath Apart by Katie McGarry. Jaime shocks us all by narrowing down to just four five boys: Donovan from Fame, Fate and the First Kiss by Kasie West, Max from A Spark of White Fire by Sangu Mandanna, Peter and Asher from The Fixer by Jenn Lynn Barnes, and Jamie Aldridge from Invisible Ghosts by Robyn Schneider. Meg surprises us a little bit with one of her selections: Jase from Dance of Thieves by Mary E. Pearson (where we get off on a slight Jase tangent), and she keeps it 100 with Gabe from 9 Days and 9 Nights by Katie Cotugno. We follow up our favorite boys of summer with our favorite HOTTIES of the MONTH: Jaime's Man Ham: LIAM from Boy Toy by Sarina Bowen and Tanya Eby, Kassiah's Pick: Colin Fitzgerald (aka Fitzy) from The Chase by Elle Kennedy, Erin's Hotties: Cardan from The Wicked King by Holly Black and Lord Carlston from The Dark Days Deceit by Alison Goodman, and Meg's Catch: Peter K from To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han. Let's be real. We dish all things Peter K for awhile. And why wouldn't we? We finish up with our Honorable Mentions.

We speak to two writers on Jane Austen's impact on storytelling and on writers in the two hundred years since her death.

Willkommen bei bücherreich, unserem Bücher-Podcast! Heute haben wir eine Fantasy-Autorin als Interview-Partnerin: Farina de Waard. In ihrem Buch „Zähmung - Das Vermächtnis der Wölfe“ geht es um Sina, die sich auf einmal in einer mittelalterlichen Parallelwelt voller Magie wiederfindet und einige Abenteuer bestehen muss. Es handelt sich um den ersten Teil einer geplanten Sextalogie. Farina ist es besonders wichtig, dass auch die Hintergründe der „Bösewichte“ beleuchtet werden, weshalb ihr Roman auch teilweise die Perspektive der „bösen“ Ratken einnimmt. Farina hat als letztes die Bücher „Drachentochter“ und „Das letzte Drachenauge“ aus der „Eona“-Reihe von Alison Goodman beendet. Was ihr auch gut gefallen hat, war die „Ayla“-Reihe von Jean M. Auel. Ihr Lieblingsleseort ist der Wald. Besucht uns auf unserer FACEBOOK-Seite http://www.facebook.de/Podcastbuecherreich. Eure Ilana und Elena P.S.: Dies ist ein privater Buch-Podcast, in dem ausschließlich unsere private Meinung kundgetan wird. Entschuldigt bitte, dass die Tonqualität leider nicht auf unserem üblichen Niveau ist, da das Interview via Skype geführt und aufgenommen wurde.

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Recorded back before Continuum 8 in June but still fresh as the proverbial daisy, this episode of The Writer and the Critic sees your hosts, Kirstyn McDermott and Ian Mond, joined by editor and fellow podcaster Jonathan Strahan. The trio try not to ramble too much about a variety of topics, from off-the-cuff commentary and its resultant fallout, to gender and science fiction, to the role of gatekeepers, to some possibly self-indulgent behind the scenes snippets from the world of podcasting. The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction, Galactic Suburbia, Last Short Story and, of course, the Notes from Coode Street podcast are all mentioned. At around the 28:40 point, Kirstyn then manages to herd them onwards to the novel Galveston by Sean Stewart, which Jonathan recommended for all of them to read. Galveston was a joint winner (along with Declare by Tim Powers) in 2001  of  the World Fantasy Award, a year in which Jonathan served on the relevant awards jury. That's how much he loves this book. They then move on to the official novels for the podcast, Akata Witch by Nnedi Okorafor (beginning at 54:55) and The Drowning Girl by Caitlín R. Kiernan (around the 1:22:00 mark). Ian confesses to having watched the marvellous trailer for The Drowning Girl around thirty times while reading the book and thinks you should watch it at least once or twice! In a tangential discussion about semi-autobiographical fiction, the title of the pertinent Catherynne M. Valente story that Kirstyn fails to remember is "Thirteen Ways of Looking at Space/Time". Listeners might also like to check out the recent Notes from Coode Street episode in which Caitlín R. Kiernan is interviewed and talks about The Drowning Girl, as well as previous Writer and Critic episodes in which Who Fears Death by Nnedi Okorafor and The Red Tree by Caitlín R. Kiernan were featured. Don't forget to tune back in to this episode at 2:13:45 for some very brief closing remarks! Next month will bring another pre-record from June, with very special joined-at-the-brain guests Angela Slatter and Lisa L. Hannett. As with their previous double-barrelled guest podcast with Alison Goodman and Kelly Link, Ian and Kirstyn decline to nominate books of their own to talk about and instead will focus on the two recommendations from their guests: Voice of the Fire by Alan Moore and Galore by Michael Crummey. Read ahead and join in the spoilerific fun!

This episode of The Writer and the Critic is recorded LIVE in front of an actual audience at Continuum 8, the National SF Convention, with two very, very special guests: authors extraordinaire Alison Goodman and Kelly Link. Your hosts, Kirstyn McDermott and Ian Mond, talk with Alison about her new project, a dark supernatural Regency trilogy which may or may not involve gowns, bonnets and a large bloody knife. Kelly reaffirms her love of short fiction -- recommending "The New Mother" by Lucy Clifford along the way -- while reluctantly confessing that she might be considering writing a novel of her own. Certainly, if Holly Black has anything to do with it! Because  reviewing four books in a single podcast would be an act of no small madness, Kirstyn and Ian wisely decide to leave the recommendations for this month to their guests. Alison has chosen The Crystal Singer by Anne McCaffrey (discussion begins at 17:50) while Kelly has brought along The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater (48:20). Inspired by the online exploits of Jim C. Hines, Ian attempts to reconstruct the pose illustrated on the cover of The Crystal Singer. He does rather a marvellous job: If you've skipped ahead to avoid spoilers, please tune back in around 1:16:50 for final remarks. Kelly would also like to make two additional recommendations that listeners might enjoy, The Hearts of Horses by Molly Gloss and the Flora Segunda series of books by Ysabeau Wilce. (photo: Art Bébé Promotions) Next month's episode features yet another special guest, editor and fellow podcaster, Jonathan Strahan, who has recommended Galveston by Sean Stewart for Ian and Kirstyn to read. Ian has picked Akata Witch by Nnedi Okorafor while Kirstyn has chosen The Drowning Girl by Caitlin R. Kiernan. It will possibly be their longest podcast ever. Okay, okay, it's already been recorded and, yes, it is definitely their longest podcast ever. Make sure you bring along a comfy chair! *** BREAKING NEWS! You are now listening to a multi-award-winning podcast -- a fact which Kirstyn and Ian did not yet know while recording this episode. Because this episode was in fact recorded before the awards were announced. We're not living that much in the future! But Ian would explode if he had to wait until the next recording to announce that The Writer and the Critic has won both Chronos and Ditmar Awards for Best Fan Publication. Ian and Kirstyn are ever so chuffed, and would like to thank all their listeners as well as everyone who voted for them. (They would also like to apologise to Galactic Suburbia for being so shocked and overwhelmed that they failed to notice the GS standing ovation in the back row. They promise to ovate in an upright posture the next time GS wins an award so they too can be blissfully ignored. It's only fair.) But yes, awards! Look! Proof! Plus a random monkey!

This month on The Writer and the Critic, Kirstyn McDermott and Ian Mond spend some time discussing the results of the recently announced Aurealis Awards. Ian valiantly attempts to pry a little out-of-school talk from Kirstyn, who convened the Horror judging panel, but Kirstyn just as valiantly resists the spilling of any beans. Well, mostly. You know how persistent Mondy can be. And from the Department of Filthy Lucre, Kirstyn and Ian are pleased to announce the opening of a brand spanking new Writer and Critic Zazzle Store from which their loyal listeners can purchase all kinds of yummy merch! Okay, there's just one design available right now, but it's very classy. Inspired by last episode's conversation about stick figures, which was in turn inspired by listener feedback from Mark Webb, Kirstyn has designed a female stick figure logo which is now splashed across shirts, badges, stickers, mugs and a whole heap of other swag. Why is the stick figure female? The more important question is, why is it male? Go on, you know you want one. Around the 26:20 mark, discussion turns to the first of the two books for the podcast, Bad Power by Deborah Biancotti, which Ian recommended. Ishtar, an anthology from Gilgamesh Press which includes a novella by Deb, is tangentially mentioned and garners a bonus mini-review from Kirstyn. At 45:00 they switch over to Sea Hearts by Margo Lanagan (also known as The Brides of Rollrock Island outside of Australia), which was Kirstyn's pick. Ian mentions this review of the book by Abigail Nussbaum and, for listeners wanting to know more about the writing of the novel, Kirstyn suggests watching this interview with Margo. Sea Hearts was expanded from a highly acclaimed novella of the same name, which can be found in the X6 anthology from Coeur de Lion Publishing. If you've skipped ahead to avoid spoilers, please check back in at 1:25:10 for final remarks and some exciting -- and exhausting! -- announcements about future episodes. Kirstyn and Ian would also like to thank the wonderful Charles Tan for creating a Pinterest board of all the books they have review on the podcast so far. There's really quite a lot of them! Next month, The Writer and the Critic hits the road once more to record its second live podcast in front of an audience at the Continuum 8: the National Science Fiction convention in Melbourne. Their very, very special guests will be Alison Goodman and Kelly Link, who have recommended The Crystal Singer by Anne McCaffrey and The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater respectively. (Ian and Kirstyn have wisely decided not to choose books of their own because, well, four people talking about four books in less than two hours would be a frantic kind of madness.) Read ahead and join in the fun!