Podcasts about black water sister

Liv and Trevor return with their beloved GG No Reread series, this time looking at the 2022 action-adventure game GHOSTWIRE: TOKYO and Zen Cho's 2021 novel BLACK WATER SISTER. Ghosts, possession, emotion, family, and secrets through games and literature, a genuine joy for host and audience!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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Sólo hay algo peor que tener al fantasma de tu abuela sobre los hombros (junto al resto de tu no descarnada familia), diciéndote lo que debes hacer, y es que te hayan puesto en manos de una diosa local malaya con ansias de venganza. Zen Cho dibuja un fresco sobre su país de origen, donde se mezclan el terror, el humor negro y el peso de la tradición sobre una chica que sólo quiere encontrar su lugar en el mundo. Con Jose Ceballos y Sergio Valencia Edita Yocasta Lara Hazte con él en: https://www.planetadelibros.com/libro-black-water-sister/341397 ¿Quieres anunciarte en este podcast? Hazlo con advoices.com/podcast/ivoox/647387 Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

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The Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary was finally enough to bring the Mums back out into the light and getting the wine flowing.   Movies: Everything Everywhere All At Once, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Evangelion 3.0 + 1.0: Thrice Upon A Time TV: Avataro Sentai Donbrothers, Atlanta, Pachinko, Ranking of Kings, Heartcatch PreCure, Afterparty, Do Not Say Mystery, Bridgerton Season 2 Games: Horison Forbidden West, Triangle Strategy, Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin, Destiny 2: The Witch Queen, Return to Dark Tower, Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel, Teabat, Tunic, Kentucky Route Zero Books: TMNT, The Expanse, Black Water Sister, Girl, Woman, Other   Follow Us! Email: winemumspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/WineMumsPod Twitter: twitter.com/WineMumsPod Website: winemumspodcast.libsyn.com

This episode we're talking about Contemporary Fantasy! We discuss drunk mermaids, elderly ghosts, assholes magicians, and hot gargoyles! You can download the podcast directly, find it on Libsyn, or get it through Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or your favourite podcast delivery system. In this episode Anna Ferri | Meghan Whyte | Matthew Murray | RJ Edwards Things We Read (or tried to…) Thirsty Mermaids by Kat Leyh Black Water Sister by Zen Cho Dragons in a Bag by Zetta Elliott Storm and Fury by Jennifer L. Armentrout The Magicians by Lev Grossman The Magicians (American TV series) (Wikipedia) Ghosts of Vancouver - Gabriola House The Cruel Prince by Holly Black Other Media We Mentioned Twilight by Stephenie Meyer Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman The Newford Stories by Charles de Lint Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer Supercakes by Kat Leyh Lumberjanes (Wikipedia) The Forbidden Library by Django Wexler The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black Tithe by Holly Black The Curse Workers: White Cat; Red Glove; Black Heart by Holly Black The Coldest Girl in Coldtown by Holly Black On the Edge by Ilona Andrews October Daye by Seanan McGuire Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews Links, Articles, and Things Podcasters Panel: A Glimpse Behind the Microphone (recorded at the 2022 OLA Super Conference)  Podcast Bingo Version 1 Version 2 Episode 014 - Historical Fantasy Dracula (Marvel Comics) (Wikipedia) Isekai (Wikipedia) Episode 016 - Supernatural and Paranormal Non-fiction (mermaids!) 20 Contemporary Fantasy books by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, & People of Colour) Authors Every month Book Club for Masochists: A Readers' Advisory Podcasts chooses a genre at random and we read and discuss books from that genre. We also put together book lists for each episode/genre that feature works by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, & People of Colour) authors. All of the lists can be found here. This Poison Heart by Kalynn Bayron The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina by Zoraida Córdova Black Water Sister by Zen Cho Legendborn by Tracy Deonn Wings of Ebony by J. Elle Lobizona by Romina Garber Elemental by Whitney Hill A Snake Falls to Earth by Darcie Little Badger A Blade So Black by LL McKinney Certain Dark Things by Silvia Moreno-Garcia A Song Below Water by Bethany C. Morrow Akata Witch by Nnedi Okorafor Half-Resurrection Blues by Daniel José Older Cameron Battle and the Hidden Kingdoms by Jamar J. Perry Trail of Lightning by Rebecca Roanhorse The Root by Na'amen Gobert Tilahun Blood Like Magic by Liselle Sambury Fire Boy by Sami Shah A Comb of Wishes by Lisa Stringfellow Kojiki by Keith Yatsuhashi Give us feedback! Fill out the form to ask for a recommendation or suggest a genre or title for us to read! Check out our Tumblr, follow us on Twitter or Instagram, join our Facebook Group, or send us an email! Join us again on Tuesday, April 19th when we'll be doing one of our occasional Media Consumption episodes! Then on Tuesday, May 3rd we'll be discussing Astronomy & Space non-fiction!

Alternate title: Anito Ako, Umiibig Sayo In this episode, we talk about not just one, not two, but the multitude of gods our Filipino ancestors worshipped: the Anito. Find out just who these ancestral spirits are, how to summon just the right one to grant a wish and if (or how) you can be one in the afterlife. We learn about the incredibly specific anitos invoked for incredibly specific needs — whether you are growing bananas, looking for lost things, or wanting to resell your car at a good price! And just for fun, we also try to think of what anitos we would actually need to help with our modern day woes: an anito for fake news? One to help with cramps and migraines? Or maybe one to stop your impulse shopping? — Notes: Some spoilers for the book Black Water Sister by Zen Cho Corrections: The lead actress for Esmeralda was not Thalia but Leticia Calderon, and there were 23 Ifugao weaving anitos, not 24 List of Gods: Ipamahandi - Bukidnon goddess of accidents Makatalubhay - Tagalog god of bananas Kalasakas - Sambal god of early ripening of rice stalks Kalasokus - Sambal god of turning grain yellow and dry Bingsol - Tagalog god of ploughmen Pilay - Isnag spirit of the rice; a ritual is offered to Pilay to ensure that children don't go hungry Kapapu-an - Karay-a ancestral spirits from whom the supernatural powers of shamans originated; with their help, specific types of shamans can cause water to gush from rocks, create oil shields, leap far distances, pass through solid matter, or become invisible Lakambini / Lakandaytan - Tagalog god of attachment Matanda - Tagalog god of merchants and second-hand dealers Lakapati - Tagalog fertility deity; deity of vagrants and waifs Tigbas - Bukidnon god of good government Anagolay - Tagalog goddess of lost things Mahinhin - Kapampangan goddess of modesty; married a mortal Inikadowa - Maranao a tonong (benign spirit) double or guardian of a person, who is with the person from the moment the baby is born Loos Klagan - Blaan most feared deity; uttering his name is considered a curse Apila - Manobo god of wrestling and sports Magrakad - Tagbanwa god found on the other side of the sun at exactly noontime; gives the warmth which sustains life and carries away sickness when people are ill Maguimba - Batak god in the remotest times; lived among the people; provided all the necessities of life and cures for all illnesses; able to bring the dead back to life Kapiso Pabalita - Tagalog news-giving protector of travelers Balungbunganin - Batak spirit of the almaciga trees Fu Dalu - T'boli goddess of the abaca plant; speaks to weavers in their dreams and guides them in creating patterns and designs Mamiyo & Monlolot – 2 of 23 Ifugao weaving deities — The Gods Must Be Crazy is a podcast on Philippine Mythology hosted by friends Anama Dimapilis and Ice Lacsamana, avid mythology nerds, and semi-professional gossips. Follow us over at @godsmustbecrazy.pod on Instagram and Facebook for more good stuff. We welcome any suggestions on future topics or episodes. You can also find us on Youtube – Gods Must Be Crazy Podcast channel, where we post some of our episodes and interviews. For other inquiries, please email us at godsmustbecrazy.pod@gmail.com The intro and outro music is by Brian O'Reilly (@dendriform on Instagram). --- SOURCES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anito https://hunterswoodsph.com/philippine-mythology-gods/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/godsmustbecrazypod/message

I value the gift of books and hope you'll use my recommendations to fill the stockings of your science fiction and fantasy loving friends and family members.Before I give you my short list of recommendations, I want to tell you that the links below help support my podcast through Amazon.com's affiliate program. As I've mentioned on my podcast several times, I'd always rather you get your books at independent or local bookstores. However, if you're using Amazon, I'd appreciate it if you'd use my link. My number one pick for the holiday season is Zen Cho's Black Water Sister, an urban fantasy set in Malaysia. I thought Zen's book was a great mix family drama, fantasy, lore, and eastern myth. Not only is her writing good, but she interviews very well also. Listen to episode 52 to see what I mean. Get a copy of Black Water Sister and enjoy the read.Number 2 on my list goes to C. Robert Cargill's Day Zero, which I read in about three days this year and cried at the end. I believe it's his best work. It is the prequel to his previous novel, Sea of Rust, which I also read this year and enjoyed. We discussed both of those books on Episode 51. Rounding out my top three is Xueting Christine Ni's anthology called Sinopticon 2021. Xueting joined me on a very informative podcast episode to talk about putting together this translated anthology. Enjoy that episode and then pick up a copy of the book to read different perspectives on future tech and culture.All Systems Red, by Martha Wells, is number 4 on my list. Unfortunately, I didn't get to have Martha on the show, but I'm hoping to have her on in the future. All Systems Red comes with a really good price and I think you'll enjoy the story about a cyborg who wants to be more than she is.Honorable mention goes to Andy Weir, celebrated author of The Martian and most recently, Project Hail Mary. Andy joined my show for episode 50, and Andy was just a real treat. I really enjoyed Project Hail Mary, and I think you will too.Recommendations for those wanting to start a series:1. Derek Kunsken's Quantum Evolution series, starting with Quantum Magician. I've said it before and I'll keep saying it: Derek Kunsken is a great writer and an even better person. I've always been a fan of his writing. Quantum Magician will get you on his fan list too. You get an Oceans' 11 feel in space with galactic-level stakes. Listen to episode 20 to learn more about his series. Get a copy of Quantum Magician and enjoy the heist!2. Michael Mammay wrote a trio of great books about an old warrior who is too tired to care what people think about him and too stubborn to let something go when he thinks he's onto something. I enjoyed all three books immensely. I think you will too. Get book one, Planetside, and see for yourself! Oh, and once you've got the book, listen to the most recent podcast episode where we talk about the whole series!That's it for this year. For sure these aren't the only books I enjoyed, nor are they the only books you should consider. But for me personally, these are my top picks. Enjoy!

The rare modern contemporary wizards vs lesbians novel, set here and now.  It's about a young woman of Malaysian Chinese descent who returns to Penang under difficult circumstances and has to deal, among other things, with the ghost of her grandmother.  An extremely solid piece of work: If you have any litfic snobs in your circle, this is the one to break 'em in with.

Fantasy month continues with Black Water Sister by Zen Cho. This book is a great adventure through deities and spirits and gets us chatting about overbearing families!  Show: Supernatural Songs: What You Want - Evanescence I'm Not A Woman I'm A God - Halsey

For this episode, Corene, Fiona, Liz, Sadie, and Virginia have to read a book with a colour in the title. Did everyone pick a title that corresponds to their favourite colour? Books mentioned in this episode: The Secret Lives of Colour by Kassia St Clair, Red Fox Road by Frances Greenslade, Black Mad Wheel by Josh Malerman, Black Water Sister by Zen Cho, and Devil in a Blue Dress by Walter Mosley. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keepitfictional/message

Cohosts Lisa, Danielle, and Annika discuss Black Water Sister, a contemporary ghost story set in Malaysia, by Zen Cho. Topics covered include dealing with familial expectations, asserting control of your own life, and the curious parallels between ghosts and queerness. There are minor spoilers in this episode. CW: Violence, sexual assault Rep: Malaysian lesbian MC, Malaysian cast Black Water Sister is available in hardcover, paperback, and audiobook. If you're interested in reading it after listening to this episode, consider borrowing it from your local library or purchasing it from a local bookstore! Public library locator (USA): https://bit.ly/3FudXPV Independent bookstores (USA and Canada): https://bit.ly/3FifJ6u

This month we read Zen Cho's Black Water Sister and we have a lot of thoughts about vengeful gods, family drama, and possession! We also ask the age-old question: who would you confide in if you were haunted by a God? Find this months and every other book club read at www.bookshop.org/shop/wearedoingfine and get reading!

This week: Lisa takes a quiz, Robbie is excited for the return of the #PSL, we discuss magic the gathering, labor day traditions, the new miracle cure, the most recent episode of "...What If?", and much more! Join us for book club, our selection for August is Black Water Sister by Zen Cho! Find it on our bookshop at https://bookshop.org/shop/wearedoingfine. Have questions, suggestions, want a postcard or just need to write someone? Email us at wearedoingfine@gmail.com

I first learned about Zen Cho when Amazon (always the faithful recommender of things to read! - lol) suggested I might like Black Water Sister. Well, Amazon isn't the king because they get things wrong. Indeed, I found the cover art for her novel to be extremely attractive and, once I'd read it, loved Black Water Sister. So much so, in fact, that I immediately asked Zen Cho, via her literary agent, to come on the show. I'm so grateful we got to chat. I think you'll enjoy it a lot as well. Zen and I talked about writing about different ethnic backgrounds without being cliche, how worldbuilding works when writing in a contemporary setting, and how she mixed different religious backgrounds into her story, among other things. To learn more about Zen, click HERE to go to her website, HERE to go to her Twitter feed, and HERE for Facebook. Finally, pick up a copy of Black Water Sister HERE. Like the podcast episode? You can "Buy me a Coffee" as a thank you! I'll even give you a free short story to show my gratitude. Thank you!Finally, please consider subscribing to the Coffee in Space newsletter so you can stay up to date on all podcast episodes and news about the interviews! * Links in these show notes may be affiliate links. I may make a small percentage from your purchase. I would always want you to buy from a local, independent store, but if you are looking to use Amazon, I would appreciate you considering my links. Thank you!

This week: We forget to do our special episode idea, Robbie is in isolation, Lisa goes through some of her options in the recall election, we discuss zodiac signs, lesbian bars, global politics, and much more! Join us for book club, our selection for August is Black Water Sister by Zen Cho! Find it on our bookshop at https://bookshop.org/shop/wearedoingfine. Have questions, suggestions, want a postcard or just need to write someone? Email us at wearedoingfine@gmail.com

This week: Robbie got his second jab, Lisa went to a game night, we discuss mail, post-freedom day Scotland, climate change, MEN, Scottish insults, Marvel's What If..., and much more! Join us for book club, our selection for August is Black Water Sister by Zen Cho! Find it on our bookshop at https://bookshop.org/shop/wearedoingfine. Have questions, suggestions, want a postcard or just need to write someone? Email us at wearedoingfine@gmail.com

This week: Lisa is still unpacking, Robbie is a sniffly boy, we give updates on COVID protocols and life in general, discuss the state of the American education system, and much more! Join us for book club, our selection for August is Black Water Sister by Zen Cho! Find it on our bookshop at https://bookshop.org/shop/wearedoingfine. Have questions, suggestions, want a postcard or just need to write someone? Email us at wearedoingfine@gmail.com

This week: Lisa is moving to a new city, Robbie is learning how to drive, we discuss which floor is the first one, the loosening of COVID restrictions in the UK, female characters, Taco Bell, our very own vaccine incentive, and much more! Join us for book club, our selection for August is Black Water Sister by Zen Cho! Find it on our bookshop at https://bookshop.org/shop/wearedoingfine. Have questions, suggestions, want a postcard or just need to write someone? Email us at wearedoingfine@gmail.com

This month we discuss Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club and discuss everything from romance to heart ache to Lisa's terrible accents! Listen now to hear our thoughts, and join us next month for Black Water Sister by Zen Cho! Send us your suggestions and thoughts at wearedoingfine@gmail.com and find all our previous book club choices at www.bookshop.org/shop/wearedoingfine

How much sport is too much sport? Let's find out. In this week's podcast, Jen is trying to compress Wimbledon, the Euros and the Olympics into one Jenny Off The Blocks and it's a valiant effort, if we do say so ourselves. She's also been chatting to author Zen Cho about representations of Malaysia, haunting grannies, and her new book Black Water Sister. Cinemas need bums on seats, so Hannah's been on the Zoom with our favourite film fan, Yosra Osman, to talk about what new flicks are absolutely crying out for a big-screen viewing. Mickey's got all the news about soldiers in stilettos in Sexism of the Week and we ponder a maskless world and that Bill Cosby ruling in BT. And John Singleton's debut film, 1991's Boyz N The Hood gets the Rated or Dated treatment. That sounds like a lot. It is a lot. You're welcome. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/standardissuespodcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Charlie and Zen Cho (Black Water Sister) discuss traditional Chinese beliefs, smashing up shrines, and Jane Austen. Some podcast apps do not show description links properly unless the listener subscribes to the podcast. If you can't click the links below and don't wish to subscribe, copy and paste the following address into your browser to access the episode's page on my blog: http://wormhole.carnelianvalley.com/podcast/episode-40-zen-cho Jean DeBernardi's The Way That Lives In The Heart Podchaser website Question Index 08:13 Was the book always going to be comedic? 08:29 Why did you choose to make Jess American? 10:21 Can you tell us about your research in terms of what inspired Black Water Sister herself? 13:02 Are there any gods in the book that are true to the folklore and religion? 16:08 Did you ever consider extending the fantastical aspect? 17:53 You have the smashing up of a shrine - was that difficult to include? 18:31 How much are the characters, other than Jess, Ah Ma, and Black Water Sister, a device to keep Jess' development going? 19:31 You start and end the book on Jess' sexuality - why was it important to do that? 22:27 How much are Jess, Ah Ma, and the Black Water Sister the same person? 24:36 Was it always the plan to have Manglish phrasing without translations? 26:06 Favourite Jane Austen novel? 26:40 Did you ever consider having Sharanya there in person? 28:02 Is Shering's life going to be more above board going forward? Purchase Links Black Water Sister: Amazon UK Amazon US Amazon Canada Waterstones Hive Barnes & Noble IndieBound Chapters Indigo Spirits Abroad: Amazon UK Amazon US Amazon Canada Barnes & Noble IndieBound Chapters Indigo I am an IndieBound affiliate and earn a small commission on qualifying purchases. Photograph used with the permission of EDPR. Credit: Darren Johnson.

We've got answers, but if you're looking for questions… Well, you're going to have to ask Deep Thought. We take a trip through life, the universe and everything as we celebrate The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy. Which is the definitive version of Douglas Adams' masterpiece? The radio series hit airwaves in 1978, the first novel followed in 1979, there's a much-loved 1980s TV series and oft-maligned 2005 movie, with videogames, comics and stageplays appearing along the way. Saturated with Adams unique voice, the story is infinitely quotable and hugely influential. Join us as we spend an evening celebrating its humour, sci-fi credentials and memorable characters. We take our trip to the planet Magrathea in the company of writer, editor, book reviewer and Doctor Who superfan Rhian Drinkwater, who'll be a familiar name to followers of SFX magazine and the Arthur C Clarke Award. Shhh… Don't tell anyone but we've seen A Quiet Place Part II. Is it worth shouting about? We've also caught Loki on Disney+ and post-apocalyptic fairytale Sweet Tooth and new episodes of Lucifer on Netflix. As usual, we take a wry look at the latest sci-fi announcements too. Jupiter's Legacy has been cancelled, Sandman casting has ruffled fan feathers, and Hugh Jackman dazzles in the trailer for high-concept film Reminiscence. There's all this, plus Pushing Daisies, Marvel movie news, a bleeped-out bad word, and a proposed Disneyland trip, in Robby The Robot's Waiting, the podcast that's mostly harmless. #VoteRobby Please vote for us in the Listeners' Choice Award, supported by BBC Sounds! Head to https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/vote and type Robby The Robot's Waiting in the search box, enter your details and hit Submit. Thank you! Episode highlights: 00:00:38 – What we're watching: Loki, Sweet Tooth, A Quiet Place II, Lucifer 00:27:32 – Meet guest Rhian Drinkwater (plus: Star Wars and Marvel rewatch, Black Water Sister by Zen Cho, Inside Number 9) 00:33:06 – The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy, in all its glorious forms. 01:04:57 – News: Jupiter's Legacy, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Kraven The Hunter, JJ Abrams, Sandman, Reminiscence Bipedal ape descendants: Tanavi Patel: entertainment reporter for SFX magazine and Digital Spy, panel moderator for MCM, FanExpo and more. https://twitter.com/tanavip Dave Bradley: writer, gamer, book reviewer and a former editor of SFX. https://twitter.com/BoxDaveB Richard Edwards: film and TV journalist and another former editor of SFX. https://twitter.com/RichDEdwards SPECIAL GUEST! Rhian Drinkwater is a writer, editor, awards judge, Doctor Who expert and regular contributor to SFX magazine. https://twitter.com/rhian82 We have a website now! Please bookmark www.robbyscifi.com immediately.

Welcome to episode 12 of Season 12 of The Coode Street Podcast. This week Jonathan and Gary are joined by the remarkable Zen Cho, whose new novel Black Water Sister will be followed later this summer by an expanded version of her Crawford Award-winning collection Spirits Abroad from Small Beer Press. We touch upon issues of Malaysian identity both in the new books and in her popular duology Sorcerer to the Crown and The True Queen, the stylistic and thematic challenges of writing for diverse audiences and writing humor in fantasy (with early influences including Terry Pratchett and P.G. Wodehouse), and the wonderfully inventive dragons in her short fiction, including the Hugo-winning ‘If At First You Don't Succeed, Try, Try Again." As always, our thanks to Zen for making the time to talk to us. We hope you enjoy the episode!

In this episode, I talk with Zen Cho, author of BLACK WATER SISTER. In this Malaysia-set urban fantasy, out-of-work college grad Jessamyn joins her struggling immigrant parents as they return to their home country. But for Jess, who's been an American most of her life and hides her long-distance girlfriend from her parents, reintegrating with overbearing family and unfamiliar customs is highly stressful. Made all the worse when Jess's recently deceased grandmother, Ah Ma, takes up residence in her mind. As Ah Ma begins domineering her body, Jess is pulled into a supernatural conflict between her grandmother's patron deity—the Black Water Sister—and a dangerous gang boss. Jess fights to reclaim control of her destiny while seeking retribution for her grandmother, but failure could spell doom from a number of directions, including Ah Ma's own mysterious god. BLACK WATER SISTER is available now from ACE Books: Amazon » Bookshop » Barnes & Noble Books-a-Million IndieBound » Some of these are affiliate links. Using them supports the channel, at no additional cost to you! Whenever possible, though, I encourage you to purchase from your local bookstores.  About Zen Cho Zen Cho is the author of the Sorcerer to the Crown novels, the novella The Order of the Pure Moon Reflected in Water and a short story collection, Spirits Abroad. Her newest novel is Black Water Sister, a contemporary fantasy set in Malaysia. Zen is a Hugo, Crawford and British Fantasy Award winner, and a finalist for the Lambda, Locus and Astounding Awards. She was born and raised in Malaysia, resides in the UK, and lives in a notional space between the two. Follow Zen Cho Website Twitter Instagram Amazon Profile » Goodreads About BLACK WATER SISTER A reluctant medium discovers the ties that bind can unleash a dangerous power in this compelling Malaysian-set contemporary fantasy. When Jessamyn Teoh starts hearing a voice in her head, she chalks it up to stress. Closeted, broke and jobless, she's moving back to Malaysia with her parents – a country she last saw when she was a toddler. She soon learns the new voice isn't even hers, it's the ghost of her estranged grandmother. In life, Ah Ma was a spirit medium, avatar of a mysterious deity called the Black Water Sister. Now she's determined to settle a score against a business magnate who has offended the god—and she's decided Jess is going to help her do it, whether Jess wants to or not. Drawn into a world of gods, ghosts, and family secrets, Jess finds that making deals with capricious spirits is a dangerous business, but dealing with her grandmother is just as complicated. Especially when Ah Ma tries to spy on her personal life, threatens to spill her secrets to her family and uses her body to commit felonies. As Jess fights for retribution for Ah Ma, she'll also need to regain control of her body and destiny – or the Black Water Sister may finish her off for good.

Bookmark This! Ep 22: Lurkers and lingering spirits in Sandi Tan and Zen Cho's new novels 17:38 mins Synopsis: A monthly literary podcast by The Straits Times featuring titles in the headlines and sizzling reads. In the latest episode of this literary podcast, The Straits Times journalists Olivia Ho and Toh Wen Li look at two new genre-bending novels that mix horror and humour, Lurkers by Singapore-born film-maker Sandi Tan and Black Water Sister by Malaysian author Zen Cho. Listen at: 1. Lurkers by Sandi Tan (0:35) 2. Black Water Sister by Zen Cho (9:42) Produced by: Olivia Ho, Toh Wen Li and Fa'izah Sani Edited by: Fa'izah Sani Subscribe to Bookmark This! Podcast series and rate us on your favourite audio apps: Channel: https://str.sg/JWas Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWae Spotify: https://str.sg/JWan Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/Ju4n   Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Read Olivia Ho's stories: https://str.sg/JbhW Follow Olivia Ho on Instagram: @ohomatopoeia Contact Olivia Ho: oliviaho@sph.com.sg Read Toh Wen Li's stories: https://str.sg/Jbhm Contact Toh Wen Li: tohwenli@sph.com.sg --- Discover more ST podcast series: Asian Insider Podcast: https://str.sg/JWa7 Green Pulse Podcast: https://str.sg/JWaf Health Check Podcast: https://str.sg/JWaN ST Sports Talk Podcast: https://str.sg/JWRE Life Weekend Picks Podcast: https://str.sg/JWa2 #PopVultures Podcast: https://str.sg/JWad Lunch With Sumiko Podcast: https://str.sg/J6hQ Discover BT Podcasts: https://bt.sg/pcPL Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bookmark This! Ep 22: Lurkers and lingering spirits in Sandi Tan and Zen Cho's new novels 17:38 mins Synopsis: A monthly literary podcast by The Straits Times featuring titles in the headlines and sizzling reads. In the latest episode of this literary podcast, The Straits Times journalists Olivia Ho and Toh Wen Li look at two new genre-bending novels that mix horror and humour, Lurkers by Singapore-born film-maker Sandi Tan and Black Water Sister by Malaysian author Zen Cho. Listen at: 1. Lurkers by Sandi Tan (0:35) 2. Black Water Sister by Zen Cho (9:42) Produced by: Olivia Ho, Toh Wen Li and Fa'izah Sani Edited by: Fa'izah Sani Subscribe to Bookmark This! Podcast series and rate us on your favourite audio apps: Channel: https://str.sg/JWas Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWae Spotify: https://str.sg/JWan Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/Ju4n   Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Read Olivia Ho's stories: https://str.sg/JbhW Follow Olivia Ho on Instagram: @ohomatopoeia Contact Olivia Ho: oliviaho@sph.com.sg Read Toh Wen Li's stories: https://str.sg/Jbhm Contact Toh Wen Li: tohwenli@sph.com.sg --- Discover more ST podcast series: Asian Insider Podcast: https://str.sg/JWa7 Green Pulse Podcast: https://str.sg/JWaf Health Check Podcast: https://str.sg/JWaN ST Sports Talk Podcast: https://str.sg/JWRE Life Weekend Picks Podcast: https://str.sg/JWa2 #PopVultures Podcast: https://str.sg/JWad Lunch With Sumiko Podcast: https://str.sg/J6hQ Discover BT Podcasts: https://bt.sg/pcPL Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bookmark This! Ep 22: Lurkers and lingering spirits in Sandi Tan and Zen Cho's new novels 17:38 mins Synopsis: A monthly literary podcast by The Straits Times featuring titles in the headlines and sizzling reads. In the latest episode of this literary podcast, The Straits Times journalists Olivia Ho and Toh Wen Li look at two new genre-bending novels that mix horror and humour, Lurkers by Singapore-born film-maker Sandi Tan and Black Water Sister by Malaysian author Zen Cho. Listen at: 1. Lurkers by Sandi Tan (0:35) 2. Black Water Sister by Zen Cho (9:42) Produced by: Olivia Ho, Toh Wen Li and Fa'izah Sani Edited by: Fa'izah Sani Subscribe to Bookmark This! Podcast series and rate us on your favourite audio apps: Channel: https://str.sg/JWas Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWae Spotify: https://str.sg/JWan Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/Ju4n   Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Read Olivia Ho's stories: https://str.sg/JbhW Follow Olivia Ho on Instagram: @ohomatopoeia Read Toh Wen Li's stories: https://str.sg/Jbhm --- Discover more ST podcast series: Asian Insider Podcast: https://str.sg/JWa7 Green Pulse Podcast: https://str.sg/JWaf Health Check Podcast: https://str.sg/JWaN ST Sports Talk Podcast: https://str.sg/JWRE Life Weekend Picks Podcast: https://str.sg/JWa2 #PopVultures Podcast: https://str.sg/JWad Lunch With Sumiko Podcast: https://str.sg/J6hQ Discover BT Podcasts:  http://bt.sg/podcasts Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.