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In the heat of summer, I pause at the crossroads,lighting a candle in the sacred cauldron of my heart.I listen to the whispers of my soul,as dreams coalesce and possibilities take form.I stand in the center of my own life,where I extend my hands to touch the infinite fieldthat carries and holds me in each moment.I breathe in the ordinarygifts of life,the bright sky above me, the solid earth beneath me,the squirrel's dance, the fox's crossing,the falling star's blazing message.Grant me the courage to show up,the willingness to notice and see,to love the ordinary and trust itas my pathway to the sacred.In this living practice of presence,magic, mystery, and meaningcoalesce. Happy June and welcome to this week's Rituals of Returning newsletter with our allies for summer! We also have some delicate “Prairie Rose” goddesses in the shop. This week's magic:18 minute mini ritual video: Back to the Roots: Tara, White Willow & Clear Quartzscroll all the way down to the bottom for your free companion card set!Back to the Roots kit with free printables!and, Back to the Roots collection with more free resources unfolding throughout the month.New essay on Feminism and Religion: EarthprayerJune's practice update for #30DaysofGoddess!We've started a new newsletter for Gaea Goddess Gathering! Coming up in September right here in Missouri.Back to the Roots!Back to the Roots is underway FREE for everyone as part of the Goddess Magic Mystery School, I'm so pleased to offer this Back to the Roots series in celebration of our 2000th day of #30DaysofGoddess. If you're brand new to daily practice, this is for you—you are here on the 2000th day and it is a perfect day to begin! If you have been here since the beginning, this is for you—lets celebrate the life-changing power of daily practice and how devotion has changed, inspired, and nurtured you! If you have been here for any days in between, this is for you—I'm so glad you've shared your days with this community!Make sure to check out the collection where all of the free posts will be unfolding throughout the month.And, grab your welcome kit with beautiful journals and customizable covers.During this series, we are revisiting the roots and purpose of #30DaysofGoddess and daily practice and we will also explore 7 days of guided practices, all with a roots-related theme. Our primary celebration will take place June 17-24, but I have background support resources sprinkled throughout the entire month as well.To date:welcome kitkickoff replaydaily practice essentials kitspiritual practices while travelingreminders for daily practicebuilding a daily practiceroot and reach yoga class (guest offering from Kimberly Pollack) Life's Bits and Pieces:Go back to the roots,sliding past performanceand pleasingand back into center,into what holds and nourishes you. From this place of power,contemplate your choices,learning what isessential and true.reading: (to self) Ordinary Mysticism—I absolutely love this book! I started it in the airport on the way home and it is perfect for me. (to kids) Into Battle, book five in the Seventh Tower series—I took a break from reading while we were gone to Nevada and so we've just started this one. I'm a little disappointed that they are now prepping for this big battle and solving the problems of their unraveling society and worldview with a fight. (listening to with Tanner): How to Trap a Tiger—a story about a girl and her mother and sister who go to live with their grandmother in a small town and there is a mysterious, elusive tiger that she keeps glimpsing. Rooted in Korean folklore, but set in modern times.(listening to by self): Mila 2.0—contemporary YA fiction about an android girl who doesn't originally know she is an android super solider and is now on the run from the government.Finished the Saint of Steel (Paladin) series by T. Kingfisher and they were all so good. Loved them. My favorite series this year! I also finished reading The Magic of Us. Note: I am on Fable if you want to follow along with what I read there!Resource Reminders:Intro audio about the Goddess Magic Mystery SchoolI've started to add our monthly activation replay videos for this year's #30DaysofGoddess practice to the homepage! Scroll past the “2026 Practice Updates” section to access the videos. Note: Live monthly activations are available to any member of the Goddess Magic Mystery School Patreon community free and paid both!FREE class:forty week Intro to Goddess Studies class!Gift a Goddess Magic membership to a friend!Tara, White Willow, and Clear Quartz: June's AlliesHappy June!Willow and Linden are our herbal allies for June—rooted, wise, and healing.Welcome to our June and our allies for this month! This month we journey into the heat of summer, creativity, and the energy of Litha (the summer solstice) guided by Goddess Tara, White Willow, Linden, Clear Quartz, and the Mouse as our animal ally.Thank you for being here! May you go back to your roots, let your feelings move like water, and welcome a clear, joyful reset this summer season.Reminder: I do create monthly handbooks for members of our Goddess Magic Mystery School community and June's handbook is available here.Expanded post available here.Questions to explore:What would it feel like to let yourself be surrounded by love—right now, as you are?Can you have a feeling without putting it into words?What is stagnant in your life right now?Where in your life are you repeating the same emotional script instead of letting it move?Do you feel yanked hither and yon by the pull of your feelings or by other people's needs?What would it look like to let emotions flow through you and then go, rather than damming them up?If you could return one aspect of your life to the “factory settings,” what would it be?What are your own deep roots right now—what actually nourishes you?When you go back to the roots, what do you discover you truly want to keep, and what is ready to be released?Where in your life are you choosing what is convenient or comfortable over what might be deeply true or needed?Affirmations:I listen to the child within.I am surrounded by love.I nourish wholeness by going within.I dance with what life has to offer.I create my life with joy.I dip my feet into the current of the sacred.My emotions flow through me with ease.I listen to the ways of water.I stay open to what is.I stay open to what's unfolding.I welcome a clear, loving reset in my life.I return to my roots and open to new possibilities.A gift to be here…I treasure my place on this earth, the power of connection, the roots of inspiration, the softness of settling in, the certainty and grace of belonging. It is a gift to be here, watching it all spin.Sending love to all of you.Keep living your magic, Molly, Mark, + Family This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit goddessmagic.substack.com/subscribe
Send us Fan MailSo, here's the thing… Today we're bringing you a spoiler free, homework free, judgement free (kinda) episode where we ruin fantasy books for you by being naysayers. We're bringing light to what we're calling “Fantasy Probs,” aka those things in our favorite books that pull us right out of the story because… well, they're just not realistic. And hey, if you like this go check out our first ruining fantasy episode for more! Believe us, we know this sounds completely insane when we have no problems accepting hidden realms, magical creatures, and hidden powers. But there are just certain things we can't deny that stand out as simply unbelievable. Like, shadow daddies almost never eat… anything other than you know what… or the fact that no one has a day job, inns with one bed exist around every remote corner, and everyone's wielding swords after slashing their palms left and right. Things are just not adding up. We've got spicy time with no showers, MMCs winking and giving us the icks, medieval settings with modern names and phrases, and the undeniable fantasy urge to trust a person in their teens or early twenties to literally save the planet. We're bringing you all of this, plus a weekly fave and fail about a lost diamond and “going into the woods…” and a smash or pass “petty reasons why I dnf-ed a book” edition. Don't be shy, subscribe! New Podcasts every Tuesday!! (And sometimes Friday!…)Shop our Merch line | * https://besties-and-the-books-shop.fourthwall.comCheck out these narrator interviews? ⬇️Anthony Palmini gives us the lowdown on what it's like to voice act Rhysand, Kingfisher, AND Slade Ravinger! https://youtu.be/zcCyrlZ5Jcc?si=2k7ULbRPgZl_5pUJCheck out these author interviews? ⬇️Penn Cole talks with us about Strong Female Characters, Feminist Themes, and her debut bestselling Spark of the Everflame Series! https://youtu.be/7ukNImyoObw?si=7C3Y9kOUMN4hfcKbWe interviewed Callie Hart all about her NYT Bestseller Quicksilver! Watch it here! https://youtu.be/CED5s7qDBdQ?si=8xtIRO1IzX6Rsld4Check the official Follow Up Author Interview with Lindsay Straube of the Split or Swallow Universe all about Between Two Kings! https://youtu.be/OW1cxXTVcTc?si=oOxVIzbIheET_bNENikki St. Crowe, the queen of spicy fairy tale retellings chats with us about diving into the land of Oz with West of Wicked! https://youtu.be/wwFYSDKcbtE?si=X6iNmUVAE6Xhmv7B____Shop Bookish Merch we are wearing:Ashley is wearing a Bryce Starborn Crescent City Shirt from @caffeineandCurses | https://caffeineandcurses.com/collections/crescent-city-merch/products/bryce-quinlan-t-shirt-crescent-city?variant=43137855357128Liz is wearing our Besties Pullover Color Anti Social Crow Design | https://besties-and-the-books-shop.fourthwall.com/products/pullover-hoodie-besties-color-anti-social-crowAny link with an * is an affiliate link through the service Magic Links and is eligible for a commission to us with no extra cost to you. Thank you for helping support our podcast!Support the showYouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Podcast Platforms@BestiesandtheBooksPodcast Besties and the Book Club on Fable!https://fable.co/bestiesandthebookclub-474863489358Liz Instagram | TikTok@TheRealLifeVeganWife AshleyInstagram | TikTok@AshleyEllix
June 9, 2026 - Today Al answers a question from a long-time listener/first-time questioner about turtle nesting habits, talks about Kingfisher sightings, and sheds some light on quicksand in Minnesota.
The European Academy of Childhood-onset Disability Annual Congres is taking place in Galway this week with exhibitions in adapted surfing, frame running, wheelchair céilí dancing, accessible climbing and much more. Connacht Rugby host an Inclusion Festival on Saturday (6th June), while at University of Galway's Kingfisher, a Wheelchair Hurling Exhibition takes place featuring players from Connacht and Munster. The exhibition begins at the Kingfisher from 1pm with a juvenile game, before the adult match at 2.30pm. And a Come & Try session takes place after that. Connacht Development Officer David Cunningham joined Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly on 'Over The Line' to tells us more. == The draw, featuring prizes like the All-Ireland Hurling Final stand tickets, and the Galway camogie signed jersey, takes place on Galway Bay FM on 'Saturday Sport' just after 5pm.
Send us Fan MailDid you see that we got to interview Nikki St. Crowe?! When the Queen of spicy fairytale reimaginings calls, you answer and promptly cover her new book West of Wicked! We thought we'd made it out of the Oz universe alive and *relatively* unscathed but “spoiler alert* we got sucked right back in. Are we happy about it? Listen on to find out. West of Wicked is book one in the Great and Terrible Land trilogy, with book one out now, and book two East of Envy scheduled to release on November third of this year! So buckle up for a whole new take on Dorothy, the witches, and her most beloved companions. Oz is creepier and dark, Dorothy is an older and more powerful badass, the Scarecrow is tall, dark and handsome, the Tin Man is a mercenary with a bionic arm, and the Lion and Wizard… you'll just have to read to see. Stick around for our spoiler free reviews, spice ratings, deep dive summary (brought to you by Ashley this time!) and a lovely side tangent where Liz plays “the cups.” We apologize in advance for the chaos. But listen, we're not in Kansas anymore.
Cultists 2024's Abigail isn't a "Remake" of Dracula's Daughter. To call it a "Reimagining" would even feel like a stretch. Instead it takes just the core concept of Dracula having a daughter and builds a blood splattered "Monster In The House" action comedy from it. Please join us for the Dissection Dissection Topic https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27489557/?ref_=ext_shr https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0CZ618FWW/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r Unholy Sacrament Ocean Man - Baltic Porter, Block 15 Brewing Company https://untp.beer/7nJxB Vault Of Darkness The Saint Of Steel series by T. Kingfisher https://redwombatstudio.com/fantasy-romance/ Carmilla by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu Listen to Carmilla by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu on Audible. https://www.audible.com/pd/B015RJL1Z6?source_code=ASSORAP0511160007 #abigail, #abigailthemovie, #mattbettinelliolpin, #tylergillett, #melissabarrera, #alishaweir, #danstevens, #kathrynnewton, #willcatlett, #kevindurand, #anguscloud, #giancarloesposito, #matthewgoode, #draculasdaughter, #renfield, #thelastvoyageofthedemeter, #universalmonsters, #universalhorror, #darkuniverse, #bitemakers,
En este programa, Vanesa Figal visita La Nave para charlar de su obra y compartir con nosotras una tertulia sobre heroínas de fantasía. Hablamos de nuestras obras y heroínas favoritas y sobre todo, aumentar nuestra pila de pendientes. Obras mencionadas durante la tertulia: Vencer al dragón de Barbara Hambly, La ladrona de tomates de Ursula Vernon, La rueca resquebajada de Alix E. Harrow, La tumba sellada de Tasmyn Muir, Tarantella de Enerio Dima, la obra de Andrea Prieto, la obra de Catriona Ward, Manual de panadería mágica para usar en caso de ataque y la saga de los paladines de T. Kingfisher, La canción de Penélope de Claire North, Fullmetal Alchemist de Hiromu Arakawa, Yona la princesa del amanecer de Mizuho Kusanagi, Ms. Marvel (Kamala Khan) con guion de G. Willow Wilson, Atelier of Witch Hat de Kamome Shirahama, Tragones y mazmorras de Ryōko Kui, Frieren de Kanehito Yamada, La tierra yerma de Carla Berrocal, Cosmos y Waterfall de Cris G. Represa, Tigress Queen de Allison Shaw, Wyonan Earp, Agentes de SHIELD, WandaVision, Agatha All Along y Witchy Life Story. Participan: Laura Morán, Darkor y Vanesa Figal como invitada especial.
MSD's Ian Wagner speaks with Kingfisher Metals President and CEO Dustin Perry at Deutsche Goldmesse in Frankfurt. Perry outlines Kingfisher's large Golden Triangle land package in British Columbia, where the company is following up a new copper-gold porphyry discovery at Williams and advancing the Hank epithermal system. With about $30 million in the bank, Kingfisher plans roughly 15,000 meters of drilling, plus regional geophysics across its district-scale holdings. Perry says the goal is to prove scale, continuity, and higher-grade zones. Kingfisher trades on the TSX-V under KFR.
This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.If you loved YA but drifted away — or if you're a YA fan wondering where to start in adult fiction — this episode is your permission slip to do both. School librarian and book lover Kelly Mayfield joins Laura to talk about the YA authors crossing over into adult fiction, and why the YA genre has been ahead of the curve on diversity, representation, and storytelling for years.From Rainbow Rowell's slow-burn adult romances to Jesse Q. Sutanto's cozy mysteries with unforgettable ensemble casts, Kelly shares four authors you'll want on your radar — whether you're coming from YA or discovering them fresh. It's also National Library Week, so we're talking about why school libraries matter more than ever and the real-world impact they have on literacy and access.
Send us Fan MailRites of the Starling, Rites of the Starling, Rites of the Starling…if you say it three times, does The Guardian appear?
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This episode of The Currently Reading Podcast is a great place to jump in if you love honest book recommendations and spoiler-free bookish conversation. Meredith and Kaytee help two listeners take control of their overflowing TBR piles with personalized picks. They also get into everything they have been reading lately, from literary fiction like Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar to the cozy fantasy of T. Kingfisher, and they talk honestly about how to keep your reading life calm instead of overwhelming. On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: needing some reading sanity and two Kindles? Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: Kaytee and Meredith boss some listeners' TBRs Before We Go: our new segment featuring a bookish friend post and Meredith brings a book she may DNF Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . . 1:23 - Bookish Moments of the Week 3:16 - The Reimagining of Thornwood House by Jaleigh Johnson (pre-order, releases June 9, 2026) 5:56 - Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar 10:53 - Current Reads 11:14 - The Bookseller by Tim Sullivan (Meredith) 17:03 - The Better Mother by Jennifer van der Kleut (Kaytee) 21:30 - Strangers by Belle Berden (Meredith) 24:06 - Awake by Jen Hatmaker 28:49 - Nine Goblins by T. Kingfisher (Kaytee) 29:36 - A Sorceress Comes To Call by T. Kingfisher 32:40 - What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher 32:41 - Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher 32:42 - Swordheart by T. Kingfisher 34:56 - The Red Winter by Cameron Sullivan (Meredith) 36:42 - An Unlikely Story 38:25 - Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell by Susanne Clarke 39:26 - The Bright Sword by Lev Grossman 40:13 - Isola by Allegra Goodman (Kaytee) 45:35 - Deep Dive: Boss My TBR From Carrie: 47:19 - Lady Tremine by Rachel Hochhauser 47:20 - How to Kill A Guy In Ten Dates by Shailee Thompson 47:24 - Five by Ilona Bannister 47:27 - Isabella Nagg and the Pot of Basil by Oliver Darkshire 47:57 - romance.io 48:02 - This Summer will be Different by Carley Fortune 50:38 - Every Summer After by Carley Fortune From Gianna: 52:26 - The Boomerang by Robert Bailey 52:28 - Down with the Shipmans by Meg Mitchell Moore 52:31 - For Whom the Belle Tolls by Jaysea Lynn 52:34 - Good People by Patmeena Sabit 52:37 - Lady Tremine by Rachel Hochhauser 57:23 - Before We Go Kaytee highlights a bookish friend post Meredith brings a book she might DNF and why 59:43 - Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zang by Kylie Lee Baker Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. May's IPL is brought to us from a new to us bookstore, Book & Books in Coral Gables, Florida Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads | Substack | Youtube The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!
This week Shannon, Robin, Shan, and Stacy catch you up on some of what they've been reading and loving. Titles mentioned include:Kathryn Stockett, The Calamity ClubAllison King, The Phoenix Pencil CompanyChad Lutzke, Of Foster Homes And FliesMorgan Ryan, A Resistance Of WitchesSara Novic, Mother TongueT. Kingfisher, What Moves The Dead (Sworn Soldier #1)Heather Webber, At The Coffee Shop Of CuriositiesKate Clayborn, The Paris MatchBrynn Greenwood, Nobody Knows You're HereKJ Charles, All Of Us MurderersAshlyn Kane & Morgan James, Winging It (Hockey Ever After #1)Elizabeth Hunter, A Hidden Fire (Elemental Mysteries #1)You can always contact the Book Bistro team by searching @BookBistroPodcast on facebook, or visiting:https://www.facebook.com/BookBistroPodcast/You can also send an email to:TheBookBistroPodcast@gmail.comFor more information on the podcast and the team behind it, please visit:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/book-bistro
Send us Fan MailSo what happened in Shield of Sparrows? Well, we will tell ya! We're not sure about you, but we know that when we love a book… like five star love… infinity star obsession-level love… we forget absolutely everything that happened. It's a black out phenomenon that cannot be explained. Which is exactly what we both experienced last year when we read Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry for the first time. Go check out our live Besties & the Book Club playback (linked below) and our ongoing Fable chats for even more SOS content!So here we are almost a year later after a full reread, and this time we're prepared! Because we want to help all of you recap this amazing book in preparation for our deep dive into the second installment (out now!) Rites of the Starling, which drops in just one week! And eventually we'll need to look back when book three comes out next year… boy are these NOT the books to go into without thorough recaps!Today we'll give our spoiler free star and spice ratings and then get into a full spoiler-y recap, notable characters, creatures, places, lore, and Easter eggs so you have an easy go-to guide to prepare. Then of course we dive into tropes, characters, reviews, the audiobook, and even fancasting! Because, why not? It's becoming a movie after all! We're bringing you all of this, plus a weekly fave and fail and a bear related smash or pass!Don't be shy, subscribe! New Podcasts every Tuesday!! (And sometimes Friday!…)Shop our Merch line | * https://besties-and-the-books-shop.fourthwall.comCheck out these narrator interviews? ⬇️Anthony Palmini gives us the lowdown on what it's like to voice act Rhysand, Kingfisher, AND Slade Ravinger! https://youtu.be/zcCyrlZ5Jcc?si=2k7ULbRPgZl_5pUJCheck out these author interviews? ⬇️We interviewed Callie Hart all about her NYT Bestseller Quicksilver! Watch it here! https://youtu.be/CED5s7qDBdQ?si=8xtIRO1IzX6Rsld4Check the official Follow Up Author Interview with Lindsay Straube of the Split or Swallow Universe all about Between Two Kings! https://youtu.be/OW1cxXTVcTc?si=oOxVIzbIheET_bNE____Shop Bookish Merch we are wearing:Ashley is wearing a tye dye Skelton Peace Sign Hoodie from @Etsy | * https://go.magik.ly/ml/3rhwa/Liz is wearing a light grey “WIFE”? sweaterAny link with an * is an affiliate link through the service Magic Links and is eligible for a commission to us with no extra cost to you. Thank you for helping support our podcast!Support the showYouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Podcast Platforms@BestiesandtheBooksPodcast Besties and the Book Club on Fable!https://fable.co/bestiesandthebookclub-474863489358Liz Instagram | TikTok@TheRealLifeVeganWife AshleyInstagram | TikTok@AshleyEllix
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Send us Fan MailToday's episode is all spoiler free and fun vibes filled with unpopular opinions, hot takes, and even a bookish AITA! We're doing our first book influencer interview and collab episode with none other than bestie of the pod: Kat over @littleblondebooks! We're sure that you know her from her excellent book recommendations, impeccable taste in music, and her vegan advocacy over @littleblondevegan! Grab an Alani and join the party!Today she's here to talk a little bit about herself, the book community she's built, and her favorite books and authors, but we think the best way to get to know someone is just by inviting them to a hang and chill sesh, so that's what we did. And guys… turns out Kat has now been hired as our third cohost because we couldn't stop the yapping! (We joke… but honestly, if we did want a third cohost (or to start a band), Kat, you'd be her.
Shopify posted its strongest quarter in four years and the stock fell 7%. Rick walks through why Wall Street wasn't impressed, what the LVMH signing actually means for the "Shopify is only for startups" narrative, and the credit-loss line item that's quietly getting bigger.Also this week:Amazon Q1: three numbers Wall Street missed, including a $150B grocery run rate and free cash flow down 95%The Watson Weekly is sponsored by Avalara—the agentic AI platform automating global tax and compliance for leading eCommerce brands. Go to avalaratax.watsonweekly.com for more details.Alphabet's Universal Commerce Protocol, now signed by Kingfisher, Target, and WayfairGameStop's $55.5B bid for eBay, with Ryan Cohen pitching it as "Chewy on steroids"Investor Minute: PayPal restructure, Recharge buys Skio for $105M, Cognizant grabs Astreya for $600M, Lipton takes a $245M CVC investment, District raises $14.7M seed
May is abloom thanks to these books with flowers on the cover, our latest prompt from the Spring Books & Bites Bingo reading challenge.This prompt is more versatile than you might think, with plenty of options beyond gardening books. (Yes, there's even horror, as Michael shows!)Our PicksWolf Worm by T. Kingfisher paired with North Carolina Style Pulled PorkInciting Joy by Ross Gay paired with Lemon Balm and Mint TeaPowerless by Lauren Roberts paired with Lemon Tarts
Squad 13 receives some unexpected company on their voyage to the Echo Crowns.
Dustin Perry, Founder and CEO of Kingfisher Metals Corp. (TSXV:KFR) (OTCQB:KGFMF) (FSE:970), joins us to outline the upcoming 15,000 Metres drill program in a three-pronged approach to various copper-gold targets in the Hank-Mary district of the Hwy 37 Project, in the Golden Triangle, British Columbia. Diamond Drilling – 15,000 Metres (Three-Pronged Approach) The 2026 drilling program is fully-funded and will be supported by three diamond drills, targeting three spatially distinct regions at the Hank-Mary District: Hank Porphyry Cu-Au Discovery – Expansion and Delineation The Hank porphyry Cu-Au discovery represents a well-defined, large-scale copper-gold target supported by multiple converging lines of geological and geophysical evidence: Discovery hole HW-25-011: 425 m at 0.15% Cu, 0.21 g/t Au and 2.2 g/t Ag (0.40% CuEq)¹,² is a broad and high-quality intercept affirming system scale despite intersecting flanking alteration. Kilometre-scale geophysical anomalies: IP geophysics, magnetics, and magnetotellurics (MMT) anomalies all converging on the same broad target³. Compelling emplacement timing: Porphyry mineralization at Hank, Williams & Mary (~190–186 Ma) overlaps in time with the nearby Mitchell deposit (~196–189 Ma)⁴ the largest undeveloped Cu-Au deposit in Canada. Hank Au Targets – Bulk Tonnage Gold Targets At-surface bulk-tonnage gold targets proximal to the Hank Porphyry Target offer significant opportunities for expansion with untested wide-spaced gaps (up to 500 m) between historical drill holes despite evidence of strong gold endowment in historical drilling. Historical results include: 55.8 m of 1.38 g/t Au (DDH84-4) 42.0 m of 2.52 g/t Au (DDH85-32) 63.0 m of 1.86 g/t Au (DDH85-45) Several historical holes terminate in mineralization including DDH88-16 with 74 m of 0.43 g/t Au including 0.92 g/t in the last assay. Structural High-Grade Au Targets Updated LiDAR, geological interpretation, and 3D modelling are being used to identify higher-grade structural gold zones. Previous workers explored with a single NW-SE azimuth to drill holes, this created a strong bias on ore geometry. New interpretations indicate multiple and complex structural patterns would have been poorly tested by previous holes. Revised interpretations will test projections of identified structures and ore shoot concepts as well. Historical intercepts demonstrate the high-grade and structural-hosted potential of the system: 0.8 m of 133.3 g/t Au and 263.0 g/t Ag (HNK-17-008) 24.8 m of 5.6 g/t Au and 45.9 g/t Ag (HNK-17-009) 20.0 m of 11.63 g/t Au and 13.8 g/t Ag (HNK-18-010) New Discovery Drilling – Turquoise, Rainbow, & Regional Porphyry Targets Beyond the Hank Porphyry Target, the Company will conduct first-pass discovery drilling at the Turquoise and Rainbow targets, along with additional regional prospects. This initiative is focused on identifying large-tonnage porphyry systems across the full breadth of the Company's multi-district-scale land package — providing multiple opportunities for new discovery. If you have questions for Dustin regarding Kingfisher Metals, then please email us at either Fleck@kereport.com or Shad@kereport.com. For more market commentary & interview summaries, subscribe to our Substacks: The KE Report: https://kereport.substack.com/ Shad's resource market commentary: https://excelsiorprosperity.substack.com/ Investment disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, an offer, or a solicitation to buy or sell any security. Investing in equities and commodities involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Guests and hosts may own shares in companies mentioned, and companies profiled may be sponsors of the KE Report.
Kingfisher Metals is launching a fully funded 15,000-meter drill campaign across its projects in British Columbia's Golden Triangle, with a major focus on expanding the Hank porphyry discovery. CEO Dustin Perry outlines a flexible, multi-rig exploration strategy designed to aggressively test the scale potential of the copper-gold system while also advancing several large gold and porphyry targets across the district. The company is also leveraging advanced core scanning technology, detailed 3D modeling, and regional geophysics to rapidly vector drilling decisions and unlock new discovery opportunities across its massive land package. With strong momentum in the share price and growing investor attention on Golden Triangle copper-gold stories, Kingfisher is positioning itself for a transformative exploration season in 2026.
How many goblins does it take to solve a mystery during a fantasy war behind enemy lines? Turns out it's nine! Plus an veterinarian elf and some magical creatures and maybe even a wizard or two! This month we read 'Nine Goblins' by T. Kingfisher, a 2013 novella about goblin antics. (Discussion begins around 26:30). But before that, we check in on what we've been playing, reading, and watching.Playing:Divinity: Original Sin II (PC)Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream (Switch)Reading:'Gulp' by Mary RoachWatching:LOL: Last One Laughing UK (Amazon Prime)Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @NovelGamingPodSend us an e-mail: novelgamingpodcast@gmail.comLogo by: Katie!Theme song: "Bit Bossa" by Azureflux
What if 45% of India's entire economy is black money? The ED has filed nearly 6,000 money laundering cases in 10 years and secured just 15 convictions. Digital arrest scams have stolen over ₹120 crore from ordinary Indians. And elections may be the single largest consumer of black money in this country.In this episode of xMonks Drive, Gaurav Arora sits down with Abhishek Bali — CEO & Co-Founder of ZIGRAM and one of India's foremost experts on financial crime, money laundering, and regulatory technology — for one of the most wide-ranging and honest conversations ever had on this subject on an Indian podcast.From the Nirav Modi PNB scandal to Vijay Mallya's Kingfisher collapse, from hawala networks to digital arrest scams targeting your parents — Abhishek breaks down exactly how black money moves, who it hurts, and what is being built to stop it.What we cover in this episode:
Send us Fan MailRemember two years ago (almost to the day!) when this new dragon book came onto the Romantasy scene called When The Moon Hatched, we voted for it as a Besties & the Book Club read (going in completely blind), and it took us all by storm?! Well, we do! We're here today to officially deep dive When the Moon Hatched by the amazing Sarah A. Parker to finally do one of our favorite dragon books of all time justice. Hey… it might even be our most favorite dragon book to date. Just sayin'… The world building is insane, the magic system complex, the writing immaculate, and the CHARACTERS?! Don't even get us started on Raeve and Kaan… they are unmatched.However, we understand that this isn't necessarily a book that everyone can digest easily. This was a reread for both of us and as we took notes, looked over the index, and mapped this episode out for you it became increasingly clear exactly how much vital info. we missed the first time. So today is all about recapping, talking our faves and fails dragon edition, sharing lore, speculations, and Easter eggs with you in preparation of the release of book two in the Moonfall Series: The Ballad of Falling Dragons out on May 19th!If you've already read it and you need a refresher, we hope this helps! If you're new to Moonfall and you want our spoiler free reviews at the top of the episode, we've got you! And don't forget to jump into our free Fable book club chat for When the Moon Hatched (book two coming soon!) if you need to debrief and check out our initial reactions to book one at the beginning of episode 11! YES, ELEVEN. Linked below. Don't be shy, subscribe! New Podcasts every Tuesday!! (And sometimes Friday!…)Shop our Merch line | * https://besties-and-the-books-shop.fourthwall.comCheck out these narrator interviews? ⬇️Anthony Palmini gives us the lowdown on what it's like to voice act Rhysand, Kingfisher, AND Slade Ravinger! https://youtu.be/zcCyrlZ5Jcc?si=2k7ULbRPgZl_5pUJCheck out these author interviews? ⬇️Penn Cole talks with us about Strong Female Characters, Feminist Themes, and her debut bestselling Spark of the Everflame Series! https://youtu.be/7ukNImyoObw?si=7C3Y9kOUMN4hfcKbWe interviewed Callie Hart all about her NYT Bestseller Quicksilver! Watch it here! https://youtu.be/CED5s7qDBdQ?si=8xtIRO1IzX6Rsld4____Shop Bookish Merch we are wearing:Ashley is wearing a Fly or Die Dragon T-shirt from @CaffeineandCurses | https://caffeineandcurses.comLiz is wearing “I'm a Book Dragon” Clash of Tides tee from the Author Alivia Maar @livesbookshelf (gifted in PR)Any link with an * is an affiliate link through the service Magic Links and is eligible for a commission to us with no extra cost to you. Thank you for helping support our podcast!Support the showYouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Podcast Platforms@BestiesandtheBooksPodcast Besties and the Book Club on Fable!https://fable.co/bestiesandthebookclub-474863489358Liz Instagram | TikTok@TheRealLifeVeganWife AshleyInstagram | TikTok@AshleyEllix
Send us Fan MailOur 2026 Classics Series is coming to a close with today's very special episode covering not only the 1868 novel Little Women by Louisa May Alcott, but also the 1994 and 2019 film adaptations. We deep dive, rate and review, and rank them all. Was the book our favorite this time around? Or did Christian Bale's hair or Greta Gerwig's feminist-leaning script steal our hearts? This episode is our response to the many things that so many female authors across centuries have been using literature to say. Women's lives are important when examining the simple mundanity of their day to day experiences, as well as their extraordinary contributions and achievements. Not just because we are people, but because to exist in society as a woman is to understand that our personal lives are never separate from politics, religion, gender constructs, economics and all the other systemic influences that determine one's position. All three iterations of this amazing story hold such important lessons and criticisms, not unlike the other two novels we previously covered: Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights and Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. We hope that you enjoyed our reading guides as well as our deep dive coverage into these classic novels because we plan to cover more next year!ANNNND… Stick around till' the end for some fun Little Women lore and our very first announcement of what HIGHLY REQUESTED and POPULAR dystopian science fiction series we'll be covering this summer, beginning in July! We're switching gears and we hope you'll join us.Don't be shy, subscribe! New Podcasts every Tuesday!! (And sometimes Friday!…)Shop our Merch line | * https://besties-and-the-books-shop.fourthwall.comCheck out these narrator interviews? ⬇️Anthony Palmini gives us the lowdown on what it's like to voice act Rhysand, Kingfisher, AND Slade Ravinger! https://youtu.be/zcCyrlZ5Jcc?si=2k7ULbRPgZl_5pUJ____Shop Bookish Merch we are wearing:Ashley is wearing: A Troop Beverly Hills Sweater from @Etsy | * https://go.magik.ly/ml/2g6nn/ Liz is wearing : An Impressive Wingspan Crop Tee by @downthebondofficial | https://www.downthebond.com/product-page/impressive-wingspan-baby-tee | Code: BESTIESANDTHEBOOKSAny link with an * is an affiliate link through the service Magic Links and is eligible for a commission to us with no extra cost to you. Thank you for helping support our podcast!Support the showYouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Podcast Platforms@BestiesandtheBooksPodcast Besties and the Book Club on Fable!https://fable.co/bestiesandthebookclub-474863489358Liz Instagram | TikTok@TheRealLifeVeganWife AshleyInstagram | TikTok@AshleyEllix
In this Omni Talk Retail interview, recorded live from World Retail Congress 2026 in Berlin, Chris Walton sits down with Romain Roulleau, Group Digital & Ecommerce Director at Kingfisher, to unpack how one of Europe's largest home improvement retailers plans to grow ecommerce from 21% to 30% of total sales. Romain explains why stores sit at the center of Kingfisher's digital strategy, how marketplaces are transforming DIY retail, and why AI in home improvement requires a very different approach than categories like grocery or apparel. The conversation also dives into omnichannel fulfillment, click-and-collect innovation, retail media, and why project-based shopping changes everything for ecommerce and AI personalization. Plus, why Kingfisher is prioritizing customer journey support over AI-powered checkout and what retailers still misunderstand about the future of agentic commerce. Key Topics Covered: • Kingfisher's strategy to grow ecommerce to 30% • Why stores are central to modern digital retail • How click-and-collect is evolving in marketplace ecommerce • Integrating third-party marketplace products into in-store shopping • Why DIY retail is uniquely complex for AI and personalization • The future of AI agents in home improvement retail • How retail media differs between 1P and 3P marketplace sellers • Why Kingfisher sees stores as a competitive advantage vs. pure-play ecommerce • The operational challenges behind large-scale omnichannel retail • Why AI-powered checkout may still be years away Thank you to Vusion for supporting Omni Talk Retail's live coverage from World Retail Congress 2026 in Berlin. #WRC2026 #WorldRetailCongress #OmniTalkRetail #Kingfisher #Ecommerce #RetailMedia #AIinRetail #Marketplace #DIYRetail #Omnichannel #RetailInnovation
En el episodio de esta semana, nos sumergimos en una joya de la fantasía contemporánea que demuestra que no hace falta ser el mago más poderoso del mundo para ser el héroe que tu comunidad necesita. Analizamos "Mago Menor" de T. Kingfisher.Oliver es un niño de 12 años con un problema muy real: es un mago, pero "menor". Sus habilidades se limitan a manipular alergias y poco más. Sin embargo, cuando una sequía extrema amenaza con destruir su aldea, la presión de los adultos recae sobre sus hombros. Acompañado por su sarcástico y maravilloso familiar (un armadillo), Oliver emprende un viaje para "traer la lluvia"."A veces, la valentía no es no tener miedo, sino ser el único que se mueve mientras los demás están paralizados por la sequía."Mago Menor - T. KingfisherSíguenos en nuestras redes sociales
Author T. Kingfisher joins LIVE at Norwescon 2026 to discuss her novel WHAT MOVES THE DEAD, how to write retellings, and how she feels about adaptations. In episode 379, Luke Elliott & James host their second live recording, this time in front of a live room full of Ursula Vernon fans while adding to their "Creative Conversations" series. Topics include why she chose to retell Edgar Allen Poe's "The Fall of the House of Usher," how she decided to deal with each character's original fate, what to do about fungus hares, how she developed Alex's neopronouns, and which of her books have received interest from Hollywood. Pickup What Moves the Dead or any of the novels they've covered at the Ink to Film Bookshop! https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Support Ink to Film on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Ink to Film's Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com T. Kingfisher Website: https://redwombatstudio.com/ Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/tkingfisher.com Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Social Media: https://www.lukeelliottauthor.com/social Writing: https://www.lukeelliottauthor.com/publications James Bailey Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jamebail.bsky.social IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/ Music Credit "The Hunt" by Marc van der Meulen Official Website: http://www.marcvdmeulen.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLBu1pSrzSQ
Uganda is entering the final stretch toward its first oil, with government and industry leaders emphasising readiness, partnerships, and long-term value.Officials say significant progress has been made on key projects, including Tilenga, Kingfisher, and the East African Crude Oil Pipeline, all critical to unlocking production.But beyond infrastructure, Gloria Sebikari, Public Relations Officer at the Petroluem Authority of Uganda, says the focus is now shifting to institutional readiness—ensuring the country has the skills, regulatory frameworks, and private sector capacity to manage oil production sustainably.
Dustin Perry, Founder and CEO of Kingfisher Metals Corp. (TSXV:KFR) (OTCQB:KGFMF) (FSE:970), joins us for an official introduction to the company, the Hwy 37 Project, the key targets getting focus for the 2026 exploration season, the management team and board, company financials, key stakeholders, and key newsflow on tap for this year. Kingfisher Metals is focused on copper-gold exploration across a very large district-scale property in the Golden Triangle, British Columbia. The Company has quickly consolidated one of the largest land positions in the Golden Triangle region with the 933 km2 HWY 37 Project and 202 km2 Forrest Kerr Project. Kingfisher also owns (100%) two district-scale orogenic gold projects in British Columbia that total 641 km2. We started off discussing the prior year's exploration work at the Hank, Mary, Williams, Rainbow, Hickman, Grizzly, Northmore, and Turquoise target areas, setting up a substantial pipeline of compelling targets to test. 2026 Exploration Program Highlights: The fully-funded 2026 exploration program will include around 15,000 meters of diamond drilling within the Hank-Mary District Deeper drill holes will test the copper-gold porphyry targets at Hank, while more shallow holes will test the gold-silver epithermal overprint closer to surface There will be regional exploration programs across the HWY 37 and Forrest Kerr Projects including some drilling, at targets like Turquoise and Rainbow, as well as mapping, sampling, and surveys to further refine other future drill targets. Exploration program details will be finalized and announced here in Q2, and ground mobilization and drilling should begin in June. Dustin shares his background in the industry, as well as the strong technical bench strength and experience of their management team, board, and technical advisors. The company's shares are over 50% institutionally held, and the top 20 shareholders control ~58% of the shares, the company just raised CAD$30Million in March, and all the warrants are currently in the money. If you have questions for Dustin regarding Kingfisher Metals, then please email us at either Fleck@kereport.com or Shad@kereport.com. Click here to follow the latest news from Kingfisher Metals For more market commentary & interview summaries, subscribe to our Substacks: The KE Report: https://kereport.substack.com/ Shad's resource market commentary: https://excelsiorprosperity.substack.com/ Investment disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, an offer, or a solicitation to buy or sell any security. Investing in equities and commodities involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Guests and hosts may own shares in companies mentioned, and companies profiled may be sponsors of the KE Report.
Hey — let's talk Gothic. If you loved the Wuthering Heights episode but aren't sure what “Gothic” means, here's a friendly, no‑pressure rundown: it's a literary vibe that exploded in the late 1700s and early 1800s (part of Romanticism) and stuck around because people couldn't get enough of spooky mystery, big feelings, and weird houses. At its core Gothic mixes suspense and the supernatural with secrets from the past: ghosts (or things that feel like ghosts), hidden diaries or cursed heirlooms, murmured scandals, and the sense that history is still very much alive — and maybe angry. Stories often leave the door open between a rational explanation and the uncanny, so you're always wondering what's real. The setting matters: remote, isolated places—windy moors, stormy cliffs, spooky woods, and usually a grand but slightly crumbling manor. That atmosphere of beauty plus decay is basically Gothic's aesthetic fingerprint. Protagonists are frequently women, which made these books especially thrilling for female readers back when options for adventurous stories were limited. Other common threads: intense emotion over reason, troubled or doomed romances, the ever‑present shadow of death, and objects that carry memory or menace. Short stories work great as an intro (hello, Poe), and novellas are perfect if you want a quick, delicious chill. Gothic isn't one thing — it splinters into cool subgenres. Southern Gothic, for example, folds in religious hypocrisy, the legacy of violence, and heavy landscape feeling. Contemporary takes like Mexican Gothic (Silvia Moreno‑Garcia) remix classic Gothic tropes—isolated mansions, family secrets—with new cultures, histories, and anxieties. Other great touchstones: Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights, Rebecca, The Turn of the Screw (Bly Manor), Shirley Jackson's Hill House, Daphne du Maurier, Edgar Allan Poe, and even films like Crimson Peak that lean into the look and mood. Gothic also shows up in real cultural practices and local histories: think of rituals that try to heal a place's memory or reckon with past violence. Those real world echoes are part of what keeps the genre alive and relevant — it's not just spooky houses, it's how communities remember and reckon with what happened there. If you want to dive in, try a Poe short story, a classic like Jane Eyre, or a modern pick like Mexican Gothic or a T. Kingfisher novella. And hey — if you've got favorites, tell us. I want to know what weird, moody books give you chills.
T. Kingfisher's retelling of "The Fall of the House of Usher" was a commercial and critical success, but was it an adaptation? In episode 378, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they explore the "sporror" subgenre, appreciate some truly unsettling hares, and explore how this version of the classic tale shifts the thematic meanings of Poe's classic into a different place entirely. Join them next week when they interview T. Kingfisher herself for a Creative Conversation at Norwescon 2026! Join our Discord channel https://discord.gg/yQpgu9jYB2 Pickup What Moves the Dead or any of the books they've covered at the Ink to Film Bookshop https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Support Ink to Film on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Ink to Film's Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Music Credit "The Hunt" by Marc van der Meulen Official Website: http://www.marcvdmeulen.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLBu1pSrzSQ Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Social Media: https://www.lukeelliottauthor.com/social Writing: https://www.lukeelliottauthor.com/publications James Bailey Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jamebail.bsky.social IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/
Scorpio Gold has returned 2.09 g/t gold over 22.25 metres near surface along the Zanzibar Trend at its Manhattan District Project in Nevada. Argenta Silver has reported high-grade silver intercepts from step-out and infill drilling at the Yaxtché Deposit at its El Quevar Project in Salta Province, Argentina. Kingfisher Metals has outlined a new porphyry copper-gold drill target at its Turquoise area within the HWY 37 Project in British Columbia's Golden Triangle. Tiger Gold has reported strong porphyry-style gold mineralization at the Tesorito deposit of its Quinchía Gold Project in Colombia. Americas Gold and Silver posted record quarterly silver production of 787,000 ounces in Q1 2026, a 76% increase year over year. Omai Gold Mines has significantly expanded the resource base at its Omai Gold Project in Guyana, with combined indicated resources now at 2.5 million ounces at 2.04 g/t gold and inferred at 5.5 million ounces at 1.59 g/t gold. Avino Silver & Gold Mines has published its first-ever consolidated mineral reserve estimate, a significant milestone for the Mexico-focused silver producer. Kirkland Lake Discoveries has confirmed a broad, continuous gold system at its Mirado property in Ontario, returning 103 metres of continuous gold mineralization in the first drill hole at the South Zone. Blue Moon Metals has completed a feasibility study for its Nussir copper-gold-silver project in northern Norway.The Mining Stock Daily morning briefing is produced by Clear Commodity Network. It is distributed throughout the world through your podcast network of choice, and at Clear Commodity Network.The information presented should not be considered investment advice. Mining Stock Daily and its affiliates are not responsible for any loss arising from any investment decision in connection with the material presented herein. Please do your own research or speak with a licensed financial representative before making any investment decisions.This episode of Mining Stock Daily is brought to you by... Integra is a growing precious metals producer in the Great Basin of the Western United States. Integra is focused on demonstrating profitability and operational excellence at its principal operating asset, the Florida Canyon Mine, located in Nevada. In addition, Integra is committed to advancing its flagship development-stage heap leach projects: the past producing DeLamar Project located in southwestern Idaho, and the Nevada North Project located in western Nevada. Learn more about the business and their high industry standards over at integraresources.comVizsla Silver is focused on becoming one of the world's largest single-asset silver producers through the exploration and development of the 100% owned Panuco-Copala silver-gold district in Sinaloa, Mexico. The company consolidated this historic district in 2019 and has now completed over 375,000 meters of drilling. The company has the world's largest, undeveloped high-grade silver resource. Learn more at https://vizslasilvercorp.com/Equinox Gold is a growth-focused gold producer operating mines across the Americas. With cornerstone assets like the Greenstone Mine in Ontario and the Valentine Gold Project in Newfoundland & Labrador, Equinox is advancing a new generation of large-scale, long-life gold operations. Learn more about their portfolio and development pipeline at equinoxgold.com.Revival Gold is one of the largest pure gold mine developer operating in the United States. The Company is advancing the Mercur Gold Project in Utah and mine permitting preparations and ongoing exploration at the Beartrack-Arnett Gold Project located in Idaho. Revival Gold is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the ticker symbol “RVG” and trades on the OTCQX Market under the ticker symbol “RVLGF”. Learn more about the company at revival-dash-gold.comMining Stock Daily is produced by:www.clearcreekdigital.comwww.investmentresearchdynamics.com (Mining Stock Journal)
Tonight we're chatting with C. J. Dotson, author of the new book THESE FAMILIAR WALLS, out from St. Martin's Press in April. THESE FAMILAR WALLS is a suburban horror novel about a woman who inherits her childhood home after her parents are murdered there, only to find it haunted by past trauma and a menacing presence, forcing her to confront dark secrets from her youth, including a troubled friendship and a mysterious fire. The story uses a dual timeline, flashing back to 1998 and forward to 2020, and is described as a chilling, twist-filled tale perfect for fans of authors like T. Kingfisher and Catriona Ward.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/castle-of-horror-podcast--4268760/support.
A recap of my weekend at the Jack Williamson Lectureship, including great conversations with Connie Willis and T. Kingfisher. I'm sharing some nuggets from our panels on leveling up craft, why we write retellings, what a pastiche really is, and a bit on fan fiction and filing off the serial numbers.$3, $4, $5 audiobooks here!Indie Booksellers! You can buy my indie books direct from me at discount!! Submit a Request for an order hereNew Releases ~Love, Lies, and Ley LinesMAGIC REBORNNever The RosesPreorder ~Among The ThornsBlades, Books, and the BanditSocials ~ @jeffe_kennedy on all platforms :)Upcoming Events ~Tuscon Festival of Books is March 14th-15th this year! See you there! https://tucsonfestivalofbooks.orgFollow me on Amazon or BookBubThe posture correcting sports bra I love almost more than life itself can be found hereThank you for listening! You all take care. Support the show
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WE'RE BACK! We had a crazy year, but we are back in the groove!! Maggie brings the delightful, hilarious, and surprisingly topical novel A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking by T. Kingfisher. Jillian did what simply had to be done, finally delving in the the raucous world of Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman.The girls spend some time workshopping their audiobook narrator impressions, make more jokes that make each other groan, and use extremely descriptive phrases like "soooo funny" more often than then would like to admit.Leave us a review! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @apodcastofsmutanddragonsMaggie: @themargaretlibraryJillian: @jillian.reads.smut (instagram)@jilliankiechlinart (tiktok)Business inquiries and/or say hi: apodcastofsmutanddragons@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Send us Fan MailWe read Little Women and we want you to too! Even if after all is said and done we feel the unrelenting urge to store this beloved text in the freezer instead of on the bookshelf. IYKYK… and if you don't, you will soon. We promise. Welcome to our newest bonus series where we're taking deep dives into some of the most beloved classics of our time. We kicked it off with Wuthering Heights, followed it up with Pride & Prejudice, and today we're moving on to the final book in this classic series journey with our “Phone a Friend' mini reading guide covering Little Women by Louisa May Alcott.We decided that rather than attempt to become overnight experts we would send an SOS signal out into the universe and rope a friend in to assist! So today Nicole @neuroticallybookish is here to flex her teaching skills and give us a little help with Little Women, providing us with the tips and tricks we need to really understand this novel. Nicole expertly breaks down the three character categories, the genre and themes, gives us some background on Louisa May Alcott herself, contextualizes the time period and relevant history, and gives us all her advice on how to truly immerse yourself in this story, and get the most out of it. We hope that you enjoy this bonus mini episode, and will join us for our future deep dive into the novel and movies! And don't forget to go follow @neuroticallybookish for some more amazing bookish content! Don't be shy, subscribe! New Podcasts every Tuesday!! (And sometimes Friday!…)Shop our Merch line | * https://besties-and-the-books-shop.fourthwall.comCheck out these narrator interviews? ⬇️Anthony Palmini gives us the lowdown on what it's like to voice act Rhysand, Kingfisher, AND Slade Ravinger! https://youtu.be/zcCyrlZ5Jcc?si=2k7ULbRPgZl_5pUJCheck out these author interviews? ⬇️We interviewed Callie Hart all about her NYT Bestseller Quicksilver! Watch it here! https://youtu.be/CED5s7qDBdQ?si=8xtIRO1IzX6Rsld4Check the official Follow Up Author Interview with Lindsay Straube of the Split or Swallow Universe all about Between Two Kings! https://youtu.be/OW1cxXTVcTc?si=oOxVIzbIheET_bNE____Shop Bookish Merch we are wearing:Ashley is wearing: A Anne of Green Gables T-shirt from Amazon | *https://amzn.to/41eXnA2Liz is wearing : A “So Lorcan Did” Tank by @swoonandspineshop | swoonandspine.shopAny link with an * is an affiliate link through the service Magic Links and is eligible for a commission to us with no extra cost to you. Thank you for helping support our podcast!Finding Fantasy ReadsFully narrated fantasy stories to help you find your next favorite fantasy author!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showYouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Podcast Platforms@BestiesandtheBooksPodcast Besties and the Book Club on Fable!https://fable.co/bestiesandthebookclub-474863489358Liz Instagram | TikTok@TheRealLifeVeganWife AshleyInstagram | TikTok@AshleyEllix
We have new drill results this morning from i-80 Gold, Newcore Gold and Hot Chili. OR Royalties reported their quarterly GEO deliveries. Tocvan is adding a second rig. Kingfisher adds an important professional to its boad. This episode of Mining Stock Daily is brought to you by... Revival Gold is one of the largest pure gold mine developer operating in the United States. The Company is advancing the Mercur Gold Project in Utah and mine permitting preparations and ongoing exploration at the Beartrack-Arnett Gold Project located in Idaho. Revival Gold is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the ticker symbol “RVG” and trades on the OTCQX Market under the ticker symbol “RVLGF”. Learn more about the company at revival-dash-gold.comVizsla Silver is focused on becoming one of the world's largest single-asset silver producers through the exploration and development of the 100% owned Panuco-Copala silver-gold district in Sinaloa, Mexico. The company consolidated this historic district in 2019 and has now completed over 325,000 meters of drilling. The company has the world's largest, undeveloped high-grade silver resource. Learn more at https://vizslasilvercorp.com/Equinox has recently completed the business combination with Calibre Mining to create an Americas-focused diversified gold producer with a portfolio of mines in five countries, anchored by two high-profile, long-life Canadian gold mines, Greenstone and Valentine. Learn more about the business and its operations at equinoxgold.com Integra Resources is a growing precious metals producer in the Great Basin of the Western United States. Integra is focused on demonstrating profitability and operational excellence at its principal operating asset, the Florida Canyon Mine, located in Nevada. In addition, Integra is committed to advancing its flagship development-stage heap leach projects: the past producing DeLamar Project located in southwestern Idaho, and the Nevada North Project located in western Nevada. Learn more about the business and their high industry standards over at integraresources.com
Send us Fan MailWell, we've laughed, we've cried; we've gasped and screamed and waited with breath that was bated… and now here we are, at book six: Goldfinch, the final installment and official conclusion to the Plated Prisoner Series by Raven Kennedy. What an incredible journey this has been. So today, to commemorate the ending of our coverage, we're bringing you our final deep dive AND our official book ranking, our rating of the series as a whole, our thoughts on the ending, and our premonitions for the future! We discuss our favorite and least favorite parts, characters, and tropes, but also get into deeper themes, feminist and societal issues addressed, and why this Romantasy series is particularly important (and one of our favorites of all time). We also talk audiobook deets, Goodreads reviews, and potential openings for a spin off series. And… we introduce a new tool in the Besties workshop: the Cryometer™.Yes, it's a gauge designed to track and quantify how many tears Raven Kennedy collected from us during this 706 page rip-your-heart out finale. Tune in for all that, our recent Disney trip fave and fails and a smash or pass, rapid fire Plated Prisoner edition.Don't be shy, subscribe! New Podcasts every Tuesday!! (And sometimes Friday!…)Check out these narrator & author interviews? ⬇️Anthony Palmini gives us the lowdown on what it's like to voice act Rhysand, Kingfisher, AND Slade Ravinger! https://youtu.be/zcCyrlZ5Jcc?si=2k7ULbRPgZl_5pUJWe interviewed Callie Hart all about her NYT Bestseller Quicksilver! Watch it here! https://youtu.be/CED5s7qDBdQ?si=8xtIRO1IzX6Rsld4+ so many more!____Shop Bookish Merch we are wearing:Ashley is wearing: A Custom FireHeart Cropped Tee from @DownTheBondofficial | Use Code: BestiesandtheBooks for 15% | https://www.downthebond.com Liz is wearing : The Female Gaze Petrifies the Men Crop Tank by @feralreaderco | https://feralreaderco.comAny link with an * is an affiliate link through the service Magic Links and is eligible for a commission to us with no extra cost to you. Thank you for helping support our podcast!Finding Fantasy ReadsFully narrated fantasy stories to help you find your next favorite fantasy author!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showYouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Podcast Platforms@BestiesandtheBooksPodcast Besties and the Book Club on Fable!https://fable.co/bestiesandthebookclub-474863489358Liz Instagram | TikTok@TheRealLifeVeganWife AshleyInstagram | TikTok@AshleyEllix
In this episode, Dustin Perry, CEO of Kingfisher Metals, discusses the latest geophysical data from the Highway 37 project, revealing a significantly larger porphyry copper-gold system than initially thought at Hank. He explains the technical details of the surveys, the implications for future drilling, and the company's strategic approach to exploration this season.
Jim Wilson, Cork-based author, broadcaster and wildlife photographer, has captured striking Kingfisher images at Cuskinny Marsh, Co. Cork. On the programme he explains how careful planning, close observation and a dedicated hide made these stunning shots possible...
Send us Fan MailCrow fam… we need to talk. We read our very first Jane Austen novel ever: Pride & Prejudice, and we may have some unpopular opinions. Will the fandom (and possibly you, our dear listeners) be upset with us? I guess you'll have to listen on to find out what us two gals had to say about this beloved classic, going in blind, with only ourselves and the crows to guide us. Just kidding! We also brought in a guide to help us through it. Sarah over @sarahsliteraryworld, our go to gal and “phone a friend” mini episode guest helped kick off book two in this classics series with our last bonus episode: “Pride & Prejudice for Dummies.” She goes over the basics like themes, characters, Jane Austen's life, which movie adaptations are best, and any tips and tricks to make a first time read that much easier. So go check that out if, just like us, you feel like you might be missing something. Or a lot of things. Today we rate the book, the 2005 movie adaptation, discuss which we liked better, and discuss if it's possible to respect an author and novel for its groundbreaking work and social commentary while also… possibly not loving it. We talk faves and least faves, tropes, themes, characters, and… what exactly was Jane Austen trying to say through this 1813 satire? And does it translate in 2026? We hope that you enjoy this bonus mini episode, and will join us for our future coverage of book 3 in the series: Little Women by Louisa May Alcott.Don't be shy, subscribe! New Podcasts every Tuesday!! (And sometimes Friday!…)Shop our Merch line | * https://besties-and-the-books-shop.fourthwall.comCheck out these narrator interviews? ⬇️Anthony Palmini gives us the lowdown on what it's like to voice act Rhysand, Kingfisher, AND Slade Ravinger! https://youtu.be/zcCyrlZ5Jcc?si=2k7ULbRPgZl_5pUJCheck out these author interviews? ⬇️We interviewed Callie Hart all about her NYT Bestseller Quicksilver! Watch it here! https://youtu.be/CED5s7qDBdQ?si=8xtIRO1IzX6Rsld4Need more Halloween reads in your life? Find out if “Halloweentown for adults” with Gilmore Girls vibes might be for you with our Haven Ever After Hazel Mack Interview! https://youtu.be/-kDxchCTysw?si=KpEbcsCHAniU-JTS____Shop Bookish Merch we are wearing:Ashley is wearing: “Once Upon a Broken Heart” sweater from @thebeanworkshop | BOOKBESTIES10 to save! | * https://www.thFinding Fantasy ReadsFully narrated fantasy stories to help you find your next favorite fantasy author!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showYouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Podcast Platforms@BestiesandtheBooksPodcast Besties and the Book Club on Fable!https://fable.co/bestiesandthebookclub-474863489358Liz Instagram | TikTok@TheRealLifeVeganWife AshleyInstagram | TikTok@AshleyEllix
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Send us Fan MailToday we're taking a deep dive right into book five in The Plated Prisoner Series by Raven Kennedy: Gold. This is the book in the series where the tone completely changes, our main characters are forced to evolve individually,while “side” characters get their legs, and breaking generational curses, healing trauma, and revolution are at the forefront. It's the setup for the epic conclusion, and definitely reads as a “part one…” so how do we feel about that? We give you our spoiler free star and spice ratings and faves and fails, then dive into the five sentence summary (multi POV style), the tea on the audiobook and all our unfiltered thoughts, and then discuss themes, quotes, and why this book might be more difficult for some but is absolutely necessary to build character arcs, and pivotal overall to the series. Did we find Easter eggs? (Yes. Liz found two
Send us Fan MailWell, we finally read our first Jane Austen Novel… and OF COURSE it had to be Pride and Prejudice! We needed to know what the hype was about, and why this book is such a pivotal piece of the romance canon. What is that hand flex all about??!!Welcome to our newest bonus series where we're taking deep dives into some of the most beloved classics of our time. We kicked it off with Wuthering Heights, and today we're moving on to our Jane Austen journey with a cutie little crash course into Pride and Prejudice.We decided that rather than attempt to become overnight experts we would phone a friend! And today Sarah @sarahsliteraryworld is here to give us a little help with Pride and Prejudice as first time readers and helps provide us with the tips and tricks we need to really understand this novel. Sarah breaks down the Bennett family dynamics, the setting and timeline, gives us some background on Jane Austen herself, outlines central themes, and gives us all her advice on how to truly immerse yourself in this story. We hope that you enjoy this bonus mini episode, and will join us for our future deep dive into the novel and movies! And don't forget to go follow @Sarahsliteraryworld | https://www.instagram.com/sarahsliteraryworld/ for some more amazing bookish content! Don't be shy, subscribe! New Podcasts every Tuesday!! (And sometimes Friday!…)Shop our Merch line | * https://besties-and-the-books-shop.fourthwall.comCheck out these narrator interviews? ⬇️Anthony Palmini gives us the lowdown on what it's like to voice act Rhysand, Kingfisher, AND Slade Ravinger! https://youtu.be/zcCyrlZ5Jcc?si=2k7ULbRPgZl_5pUJCheck out these author interviews? ⬇️Penn Cole talks with us about Strong Female Characters, Feminist Themes, and her debut bestselling Spark of the Everflame Series! https://youtu.be/7ukNImyoObw?si=7C3Y9kOUMN4hfcKbWe interviewed Callie Hart all about her NYT Bestseller Quicksilver! Watch it here! https://youtu.be/CED5s7qDBdQ?si=8xtIRO1IzX6Rsld4Check the official Follow Up Author Interview with Lindsay Straube of the Split or Swallow Universe all about Between Two Kings! https://youtu.be/OW1cxXTVcTc?si=oOxVIzbIheET_bNE____Shop Bookish Merch we are wearing:Ashley is wearing our merch: Black Crop Besties Hoodie Liz is wearing our merch: Grey Full Zip Besties HoodieShop the collection: https://besties-and-the-books-shop.fourthwall.comAny link with an * is an affiliate link through the service Magic Links and is eligible for a commission to us with no exSupport the showYouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Podcast Platforms@BestiesandtheBooksPodcast Besties and the Book Club on Fable!https://fable.co/bestiesandthebookclub-474863489358Liz Instagram | TikTok@TheRealLifeVeganWife AshleyInstagram | TikTok@AshleyEllix
“The dead don't walk. Except, sometimes, when they do.” In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about poking mushrooms with a stick, encouraging the house to fall down because it's had enough of your shenanigans, unrepentantly loving grammar, and rewriting The Fall of the House of Usher Fictional Hangover-style in their discussion of What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher.
Our March episode has been delayed. To mark International Women’s Day 2026, here's a bonus episode in which Ben passes on recommendations of women to read if you like Terry Pratchett – mostly from listeners like you! You can find all the authors and podcasts mentioned in this episode below. The official home of International Women's Day is unwomen.org – don't let Google etc tell you otherwise. (00:02:41) The Grab Bag – authors recommended by one listener, in alphabetical order Charlie Jane Anders Margaret Atwood Lauren Buekes Kaliane Bradley Lois McMaster Bujold Stephanie Burgis C. J. Cherryh Robin Hobb India Holton Gabby Hutchinson Crouch Eleanor Janega N. K. Jemisin Karen Joy Fowler Tanith Lee R. A. MacAvoy C. L. Moore Audrey Niffenegger Andre Norton Rebecca Roanhorse Kristine Kathryn Rusch K. B. Spangler J. A. Stevens Sue Townsend Catherine Webb (00:20:05) Liz's Picks in no particular order – and note you can also read Liz's own writing! Agatha Christie (we’ll try and find the previous episode Ben mentions with the Christie recommendation, though it might be a bonus subscriber-only episode) Shirley Jackson Diana Wynne Jones (00:23:32) Pratchat Guests – also in alphabetical order Stephanie Convery (#Pratchat2, #Pratchat42, #Pratchat80) Claire G. Coleman (#Pratchat25) Karen K Carlisle (#Pratchat79) Kat Clay (#Pratchat92) Dr Kat Day (#Pratchat59) Freya Daly Sadgrove (#Pratchat76) Amy Gray (#Pratchat15) Amie Kaufman (#Pratchat9, #Pratchat66) Gabrielle Kent (#Pratchat74) – Ben forgot to include Gabrielle! Dr Laura Jean McKay (#Pratchat81) Marlee Jane Ward (#Pratchat13) Dr Tansy Rayner Roberts (#PratchatNA7, #Pratchat79, #Pratchat83) Rhianna Pratchett (#Pratchat74) Lili Wilkinson (#Pratchat20) Cal Wilson (#Pratchat1, #Pratchat3, #Pratchat50) (00:25:32) Ben's Picks – ones also recommended by listeners first Naomi Novik Susannah Clarke C. M. Waggoner Tamsyn Muir (00:31:25) The Big Ones – authors recommended by multiple listeners, in ascending order of how many recommendations we got for them Emily Tesh Anne McCaffery Arkady Martine Jessica Townsend Mary Robinette Kowal Theodora Goss Ursula Le Guin Becky Chambers Seanan Maguire Martha Wells T. Kingfisher (00:44:38) Other Book Podcasts as sources of further recommendations PsuedoPod (and, though Ben didn't mention them, its Escape Artists stablemates: Escape Pod for sci-fi; PodCastle for fantasy; and Cast of Wonders for YA speculative fiction) Fiction Fans Trash or Treasure The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret (and Joanna Hagan's own books) What Would Danbury Do? We'll be back in April with #Pratchat93, our episode about The Folklore of Discworld – get your questions in now if you haven’t already! Want to help us get to the end of our six(ish) year mission and read every Pratchett book – and more? You can support us with a tip, or a subscription for as little as $2 a month, and that's cuttin' our own throats! See our Support Us page for details.