Podcasts about The Lunar Chronicles

Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they're diving into a more personal topic - reflecting and rating every year of their 20s on a scale of one to ten. Plus they chat The Lunar Chronicles movie news, Divine Rivals, today in Taylor Swift, and Problematic Summer Romance by Ali Hazelwood.  Main discussion starts at: 36:02 Today in Fangirl Tea Time: Join Christine and Natasha for more stories about their recent life escapades. Support the pod by joining the Forking Fangirls Patreon community: http://patreon.com/thoseforkingfangirls  Follow the visual show on our Youtube: http://youtube.com/@thoseforkingfangirls   Preorder Christine's new book THIRTY, FLIRTY, & FOREVER ALONE: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1662532156 Add Thirty Flirty & Forever Alone on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/230393104-thirty-flirty-and-forever-alone Check out Natasha's sewing classes: https://www.natashapolis.com/ Join our patron to get 10 dollars off the classes! There's a Bridgerton Ball happening in Riverside, CA  https://riversidewc.wixsite.com/bridgerton The ball is a fundraiser for The Inland Empire Contemporary Ballet, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to providing professional-level ballet training and performances to underserved communities in the Inland Empire. This organization opens the world of dance to artists and audiences of all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels, so every ticket truly supports something meaningful. Look for the ticket giveaway on our socials! Come to Romance Con in Milwaukee Wisconsin: September 5-6, 2025! Use code FANGIRL to get 15% off your tickets: https://www.romance-con.com/ Come to Romance Con in Toledo, Ohio for free! November 8, 2025 toledolibrary.org/romance-con Get Christine's novel Attached at the Hip: https://a.co/d/grmPeVy  Check out the Selkie Collection and get 10% off your order with code TASHAPOLIS https://selkiecollection.com/collections/all Website: https://thoseforkingfangirls.com/  Email us feedback: thoseforkingfangirls@gmail.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thoseforkingfangirls/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/forkfangirlspod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoseforkingfangirls

Bethanie is joined by friend of the show Nat to discuss the first story from Stars Above, a Lunar Chronicles Anthology.    Quick Synopsis: A prequel to The Lunar Chronicles, showing a young Scarlet and how Princess Selene came into the care of Michelle Benoit.   This podcast is hosted and produced by the Three Sisters Podcast Network.  Logo Art created by Cosmic Nova Flare.  Intro/Outro music composed by Emma Pavvo.   

If you love audiobooks, you've probably heard her voice before—she's narrated so many incredible books, including The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer, Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber, and Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros. She's also lent her voice to animation, video games, and theater, bringing so many stories to life. Beyond her amazing career, she's also a mom, balancing creativity with motherhood—something we love talking about here! I can't wait for you to hear our conversation.https://www.rebeccasoler.com/https://www.instagram.com/rebeccasoler1Support the showFollow Moms Who Create:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/momswhocreatepodcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/momswhocreatepodcastMonthly Meeting Book Club - https://www.facebook.com/groups/momswhocreatebookclubWebsite - https://www.momswhocreate.com/

  To start off Women's History Month, we're going all the way back to the the animated feature film that started it all, Disney's Snow White from 1937. We're joined yet again by author and podcaster Bethanie Finger to talk one of her and Cullen's favorite fairy tales. Cullen finally gets to show off his two Snow White-themed mugs in all their color-changing glory, Hannah shocks everyone with news that she HAS seen this classic Disney film, and Bethanie reveals Evil Queen's grocery list for magic spell ingredients.   Check out Bethanie's Lunar Chronicles podcast, Prince Kai Fan Pod wherever you get your podcasts! Follow her podcast on Instagram (@PrinceKaiFanPod). You can also follow Bethanie on Instagram (@BethanieFingerAuthor) and go to her website, BethanieFingerAuthor.com, to get the latest news on her upcoming book tour! Be on the lookout for her other podcasts on the Three Sisters Podcast Network!   Research for this episode: Tolkein and Lewis and Snow White  Little Snow White by the Brothers Grimm  Wishing Wells  ATU Types  The Fairest of Them All by Maria Tatar    ====================================   Watch Us on YouTube!   Follow Our Adventures on Social Media:   @notmyfantasypod Instagram TikTok   Research & Writing by Cullen Callaghan.  This episode was edited by Hannah Sylvester.   Cover Art by William Callaghan Intro Music: "The Quest" by Scott Little.  

She might not be the fairest of them all but she a baddie (in the worse way). Today we are talking about Fairest by Marissa Meyer, the prequel to the Lunar Chronicles series. In this book we get a villian orgin story, lots of royals getting killed, and of course, brain control. Listen to hear why Levana is a victim turned very problematic villian. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support.

#1 New York Times bestselling author Marissa Meyer spoke with me about, cutting her teeth on fanfiction, working briefly in publishing, and THE HAPPY WRITER, a guide to writing with less stress and more JOY. Marissa Meyer is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Lunar Chronicles, Heartless, The Renegades Trilogy, and Instant Karma, as well as the graphic novel duology Wires and Nerve. Marissa also created and hosted a popular podcast, The Happy Writer, that inspired her debut writing guide, The Happy Writer: Get More Ideas, Write More Words, and Find More Joy from First Draft to Publication and Beyond. Described as, “Applicable to writers in all genres and disciplines—from screenwriters to novelists, journalists to picture book authors, aspiring to many-times published—The Happy Writer is a heartfelt and optimistic guide that will show you the way to a happier writing journey.” Marissa holds a BA in Creative Writing from Pacific Lutheran University and a MA in Publishing from Pace University. [Discover The Writer Files Extra: Get 'The Writer Files' Podcast Delivered Straight to Your Inbox at writerfiles.fm] [If you're a fan of The Writer Files, please click FOLLOW to automatically see new interviews. And drop us a rating or a review wherever you listen] In this file Marissa Meyer and I discussed: How an overactive imagination led to a lifetime of storytelling What she learned about the author/editor relationship early on  Why optimism has always been a part of her brand How to bring more joy to your writing “process” Embracing lifelong creativity And a lot more! Show Notes: marissameyer.com The Happy Writer: Get More Ideas, Write More Words, and Find More Joy from First Draft to Publication and Beyond By Marissa Meyer Marissa Meyer Amazon Author Page Save the Cat! Writes a Novel: The Last Book On Novel Writing You'll Ever Need by Jessica Brody (Amazon) Marissa Meyer on Facebook Marissa Meyer on Instagram Kelton Reid on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are talking about the 4th book in the Lunar Chronicles, Winter by Marissa Meyer. If you like teens overthrowing a monarchy, robots with the worst luck, girls who are okay with dating a guy with a snout, and finding out that maybe your birth mom is the real villian then this is the book for you!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support.

So much happens! We finally catch up with Wolf and Scarlet, living their happily ever after but Wolf is struggling with the monster within, holding him back from fully committing to Scarlet. Kai has opened a facility that researches and produces the bioelectrical chip designed by Lihn Garin. It is revealed that he is the only Earthen leader to install the chip but Winter is convinced his genuine affection for Cinder/Selene will encourage others. We also learn that Jacin has recently been applying to Earthen medical schools. Meanwhile, in a heated discussion with Keeney, Iko misreads the signals and feels  a spark between them. But her obsession with net dramas has given her a false expectation of romance. Behind the scenes, Alpha Steele and his minions are planning their next move! This podcast is hosted and produced by Bethanie Finger with Special Guest Elizabeth. Logo Art was created by Cosmic Nova Flare on Instagram. Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram.

Thorne reaches Cress just in time to find out she can handle a couple mutant wolf soldiers all on her own! But having a friendly face, a new medal, and a romantic moment helps. Just like in the net drams! Iko learns what Steele is really after, and why he doesn't trust Selene. Keeney arrives as Steele is unpersuaded to return to Luna and cuts Iko's optic sensors. Cress saves her eyesight and after a quick reboot they learn Steele's group of mutant wolves is much larger than they had anticipated, and they may not be prepared for the fight that awaits them.      This podcast is hosted and produced by Bethanie Finger with Special Guest Ayla. Logo Art was created by Cosmic Nova Flare on Instagram. Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram.

Iko steps in when Cress is too sick to be Thorne's date to a gala in LA celebrating his heroics! After a delightful family reunion, Thorne gives a touching and amusing speech, but when uninvited guests crash the party, Thorne's bravery is put to the test! This podcast is hosted and produced by Bethanie Finger with Special Guest Nat. Logo Art was created by Cosmic Nova Flare on Instagram. Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram. Get bonus content on Patreon  

Announcements and dilemmas.    Iko, Thorn and Cress visit an escort shop in Los Angeles, AKA Historic Hollywood, to find replacement parts for Iko's injuries.    Cinder meets with her cabinet leaders on Luna to discuss dissolving the monarchy and turning Luna into a Republic.   This podcast is hosted and produced by Bethanie Finger with Special Guest Ash. Logo Art was created by Cosmic Nova Flare on Instagram. Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram. Get bonus content on Patreon  

Back on Earth, Thorne and Cress arrive to rescue Iko, but while Cress has a party to prepare for, Thorne is attempting pull a disappearing act. Cress is able to locate Iko's hover, and in the meantime she should probably get fixed up. Meanwhile, Alpha Steele starts recruiting other Wolf Mutants to aide in his goal of capturing one of the new queen's friends. His plan: trade the hostage to Cinder in exchange for the promise of returning them to their human form.  - This podcast is hosted and produced by Bethanie Finger with Special Guest Olivia. Logo Art was created by Cosmic Nova Flare on Instagram. Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram. Get bonus content on Patreon

As Iko calls on Thorne and Cress for help, she contemplates how she got into this mess in the first place! Turns out: it was her idea! Nearly 6 months after the end of the Lunar Revolution, rogue soldiers were refusing to come back to Luna, refusing to listen to their new queen. With Thorne, Cress, Wolf and Scarlet delivering the antidote across the world, and Winter and Jacin being Lunar Ambassadors to Earth, only Cinder and Iko remained on Luna.  Who better to serve the new queen but her nearly indestructible sidekick bestie?!    Wires and Nerves Vol 1 Chapter 2 (The Lunar Chronicles) This podcast is hosted and produced by Bethanie Finger with Special Guest Sierra. Logo Art was created by Cosmic Nova Flare on Instagram. Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram. Get bonus content on Patreon

Wires and Nerves Vol 1 Chapter 1 (The Lunar Chronicles)   We start the graphic novels spin off to The Lunar Chronicles about 7 months after the end of Winter. Wolf and Scarlet have retired to their farm, Cress and Thorne are delivering the antidote around the world, Jacin and Winter have become Lunar Ambassadors, and Cinder and Kai are ruling their respective countries.   So...what's Iko up to?! - Special Guest Daurie. Logo Art was created by Cosmic Nova Flare on Instagram. Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram. Get bonus content on Patreon  

Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) board the Prometheus on a journey to meet God. Along the way they talk about the 2012 film coincidentally called Prometheus, aliens, and the motives of the android ai David. Also, Pace talks about their obsession with long-term nuclear waste disposal signs.  CW: racism, sexual assault, sexism, and abortion, all as depicted in the film  Media referenced in the episode:  -Cinder (Book One of the Lunar Chronicles) by Marissa Meyer  -Powers of Darkness: The Lost Version of Dracula by Bram Stoker and Valdimar Ásmundsson -Doctor Who: Scratchman by Tom Baker and James Goss -Yours Cruelly, Elvira: Memoirs of the Mistress of the Dark by Cassandra Peterson  -Leslie F*cking Jones by Leslie Jones -Neuroqueer Heresies: Notes on the Neurodiversity Paradigm, Autistic Empowerment, and Postnormal Possibilities by Nick Walker -Paradise Lost by John Milton  -Chariots of the Gods by Erich Von Daniken  -Superman vs. Aliens by Dan Jurgens and Kevin Nolan -Defy the Stars by Claudia Gray  -Is the Rectum a Grave? By Leo Bersani  -The Black Guy Dies First: Black Horror Cinema from Fodder to Oscar by Robin R. Means Coleman and Mark H. Harris -Frankenstein (or the Modern Prometheus) by Mary Shelley  -The Frankenstein Book of Prayer by Steve Case Support us on Patreon! Buy some merch! Subscribe to our newsletter! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for all the latest updates about upcoming films, news, and other announcements. If you would like to submit your own real life church horror story for a future minisode, follow this link (https://bit.ly/HNACMinisodes) or email us at horrornerdsatchurch@gmail.com And don't forget to comment, rate, and subscribe to us on your favorite podcast provider! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hnacpod/support

Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) are joined by Brooke McLain (she/her) on a journey to Ahch-To, Canto Bite, and beyond as we discuss the film Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi. We talk about the art of failure, hero worship, and the nature of hope. Also, is this the best Star Wars movie?  -Nerds at Church's Pentecost episode on the Holy Spirit  -Sigourney Weaver to appear in the Mandalorian film  -The Hundred Years' War on Palestine by Rashid Khalidi -Seasparrow: A Graceling Realm Novel by Kristin Cashore -Cinder: Book One of the Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer  -Animorphs series by K.A. Applegate  -Leia: Princess of Alderaan by Claudia Gray -The Last Jedi by Jason Fry -The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot -(Sometimes) Vol 35 by Stefanie Kaylor -The Spirit Bears its Teeth by Andrew Joseph White -Chlorine by Jade Song -Bad Cree by Jessica Johns -Hell Followed With Us by Andrew Joseph White -Learning to Walk in the Dark: Because Sometimes God Shows Up At Night by Barbara Brown Taylor -Wookiepedia article on Deities in the Star Wars universe  -Pilgrim at Tinker Creek by Annie Dillard (NOT Barbara Brown Taylor as Pace mistakenly said in the episode) Media Referenced: Support us on Patreon! Buy some merch! Subscribe to our newsletter! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for all the latest updates about upcoming films, news, and other announcements. If you would like to submit your own real life church horror story for a future minisode, follow this link (https://bit.ly/HNACMinisodes) or email us at horrornerdsatchurch@gmail.com And don't forget to comment, rate, and subscribe to us on your favorite podcast provider! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hnacpod/support

Long hair don't care, but a bad pixie cut is a catastrophe. We are talking about Cress by Marissa Meyers, the third in the Lunar Chronicles. This time we add Rapunzel to the mix, in the form of a teen who spent most of her life on a satellite but not in a cool way like Zenon, Girl of the 21st Century. Nothing is cooler than Zenon.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support.

Marissa shares her top 10 tips for improving your work-life balance. From starting with a focused to-do list, to reframing goal time frames, to the best way to approach multitasking, and so much more, you're sure to find something helpful in this practical episode. Note: For more writing-specific productivity tips, you can also check out episode 141 where Marissa and Joanne share their favorite productivity hacks. https://www.buzzsprout.com/950767/12094972168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think, Laura VanderKam https://bookshop.org/a/11756/9781591844105 Preorder your copy of The Happy Writer: Get More Ideas, Write More Words, and Find More Joy from First Draft to Publication and Beyond https://bookshop.org/a/11756/9781250362377 The Happy Writer at Bookshop.orgPurchasing your books through our webstore at Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores. Writing Mastery AcademyUse the code HAPPYWRITER at WritingMastery.com for $20 off your first year of unlimited access.Amplify MarketersOur mission is to help your message rise above the noise so it can be heard loud & clear.Red Herrings SocietyUse the code HappyWriter at RedHerringWriters.com to try the first month for free.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Find out more and follow The Happy Writer on social media: https://www.marissameyer.com/podcast/

Set before the events of Cinder, this 0.5 book is the villainous backstory of the Evil Queen: Levana. Explore how and why Levana has ended up how she has. But! The best time to read it is between Cress and Winter. Don't make the mistakes we did! Why? Well, let me tell you... Follow the Author: Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.marissameyer.com/⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/MarissaMeyerAuthor/⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/marissameyerauthor/⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/marissa_meyer⁠⁠⁠ GoodReads: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4684322.Marissa_Meyer⁠⁠⁠ Pinterest: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.pinterest.com/marissameyerauthor/⁠⁠⁠ 00:00 Intro 01:04 Background 03:03 Age Level & Content Warning 06:40 Judge a Book by It's Cover 09:21 Discussion 01:01:44 General Thoughts 01:02:32 One Question for the Author 01:05:26 Rating 01:06:50 Read Again 01:08:12 Favorite of the Series so Far 01:09:17 Outro TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/lunar_skulk⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lunar_skulk⁠⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ewm-bookclub/support

Episode Summary: In this episode, Alix and Kelly interview author Marissa Meyer.Guest Bio:Marissa Meyer is the host of The Happy Writer Podcast and the New York Times-bestselling author of The Lunar Chronicles, The Renegades Trilogy, Heartless, the Wires & Nerve graphic novels, Instant Karma, Gilded, and Cursed. She lives in Tacoma, WA, with her husband and twin daughters. Topics Discussed:[3:25] Book Tour[4:40] Becoming an Author[8:24] Writing Fairytale Retellings [15:14] Developing Characters[18:12] Marissa's Writing Process[25:18] Instant Karma Inspiration[29:28] Marissa's Favorite Series[30:32] Writing Different Genres[33:02] Marissa's Characters[36:35] Co-writing Let it Glow[40:38] The Happy Writer Podcast[43:14] Dream Home Location[45:28] Coffee with Marissa's Favorite Author[48:10] LitJoy Special Edition of HeartlessBooks Mentioned in This Episode by Marissa Meyer:Cinder by Marissa Meyer (The Lunar Chronicles, book 1) bookSailor Moon, Volume 1 written and illustrated by Naoko Takeuchi bookInstant Karma by Marissa Meyer bookGilded duology by Marissa Meyer bookThe Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer bookLet it Glow by Marissa Meyer and Joanne Levy bookPride and Prejudice by Jane Austen bookPersuasion by Jane Austen bookOther Books Mentioned in This Episode:Heartless by Marissa Meyer bookFairest by Marissa Meyer bookWith a Little Luck by Marissa Meyer bookSense and Sensibility by Jane Austen bookFollow Marissa!The Happy Writer Podcast@marissameyerauthorWhat's New at LitJoy?LitJoy x Marissa Meyer Heartless Annotated Special EditionUse the code PODCAST10 at litjoycrate.com/podcast for a 10% off discount! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode summary:In this "Fun Friday book recommendations" episode, Alix and Kelly talk with author Marissa Meyer about the five books that impacted her life.Guest Bio:Marissa Meyer is the host of The Happy Writer Podcast and the New York Times-bestselling author of The Lunar Chronicles, The Renegades Trilogy, Heartless, the Wires & Nerve graphic novels, Instant Karma, Gilded, and Cursed. She lives in Tacoma, WA, with her husband and twin daughters. Books Discussed in This Episode:1. Uglies by Scott Westerfeld (Uglies trilogy, book 1) audiobook2. Sailor Moon by Naoko Takeuchi (Sailor Moon series, volume 1) book3. The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings series by J.R.R. Tolkien The Hobbit Lord of the Rings4. Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen audiobook 5. Antique Fairy Tales Illustrated by Judy Mastrangelo bookFollow Marissa MeyerThe Happy Writer Podcast@marissameyerauthorFollow us!Make sure to RATE & REVIEW us!Subscribe to our email list at https://litjoycrate.com/podcast-emailJoin our Lunacorns private membership group at https://litjoycrate.com/podcast-lunacornsCheck out our officially licensed author collections!Follow us on Instagram @litjoycrateFollow us on TikTok @litjoycrateUse the code PODCAST10 at litjoycrate.com/podcast for a 10% off discount! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Logan and Mary share their favorite books of all time. From personal to professional, they share their top reads over the years and you might just find a new favorite to add to your reading list. SHOW NOTES: In no particular order, here are all the books/series that we mentioned: Mary's Reading List: 1. 2-second lean 2. Feeling Good 3. Harry Potter series 4. The Lunar Chronicles 5. Near Eat Alone 6. The Hiding Place 7. The First Time Manager 8. Never Split the Difference 9. Set Boundaries, Find Peace Treating People Well Logan's Reading List: 1. Profit First 2. 4-Hour Workweek 3. Harry Potter Series 4. Mysteries 1. Nancy Drew Series 2. Robert Galbraith (author) 3. Agatha Christie (author) 4. Jo Nesbo (author) 5. Richard Osman's Thursday Murder Club Series 5. 10% Happier by Dan Harris 6. The Defining Decade: Why your twenties matter and how to make the most of them 7. The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune 8. When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi 9. The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab 10. Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily & Amelia Naoski Rewatch the replays from the 2023 Better Events Conference: https://bettereventspod.com/conference Buy Us a Coffee Link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review! Leave us a rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/04ivq77TMgF5HhJHJOMe1V Leave us a review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-events/id1561944117 —— FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary)

PART THREE The return of the tangents! Join me with the PKFP original co-hosts Ash and Becca as wecatch up and come back together to discuss the final chapter of Winter! This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, withspecial guests Ash and Becca. It is with a heavy heart that I make this hiatus announcement. After nearly five years of podcasting consistently my schedule has become too difficult to manage. Thank you for spending five books and five years and countless bonus hours with me. At this time. I have opened the Patreon for free and everyone will have access to over one hundred bonus episodes! I am so grateful for the friendships I've made and I look forward to more new content in summer 2024! Logo Art was created by Cosmic Nova Flare on Instagram. Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram.  Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) are joined by Rev. Beth Wartick (she/her) to talk about The Empire Strikes Back. How weird is that kiss in the beginning? What does this film teach us about disability? And is this perhaps the best Star Wars film of all time? CW: discussions around disability, sexism, and incest as related to the film Media referenced:  -HNAC's Newsletter (on Substack) -How I Killed Pluto and Why it Had it Coming by Mike Brown -The Princess Diarist by Carrie Fisher -"Seagulls! (Stop It Now)" by Bad Lip Reading  -God's Holy Darkness by Sharei Green and Beckah Selnick, illustrated by Nikki Faison -Star Wars the High Republic: Light of the Jedi by Charles Soule (first in the series) -Cinder by Marissa Meyer (first in the Lunar Chronicles series)  -Nerdforge on YouTube -Beth Wartick on Living Lutheran, Working Preacher, and Resurrection Lutheran Support us on Patreon! Buy some merch! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for all the latest updates about upcoming films, news, and other announcements. If you would like to submit your own real life church horror story for a future minisode, follow this link (https://bit.ly/HNACMinisodes) or email us at horrornerdsatchurch@gmail.com And don't forget to comment, rate, and subscribe to us on your favorite podcast provider! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hnacpod/support

PART TWOThe return of the tangents!Join me with the PKFP original co-hosts Ash and Becca as we catch up and come back together to discuss the final chapter of Winter!This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guests Ash and Becca.Logo Art was created by Cosmic Nova Flare on Instagram. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*Chapter Discussion Start Time 33:00PART ONEThe return of the tangents! Join me with the PKFP original co-hosts Ash and Becca as we catch up and come back together to discuss the final chapter of Winter!This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guests Ash and Becca. Logo Art was created by Cosmic Nova Flare on Instagram.Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram. Fan Art Links: Cinder in gown: the_auntartistCinder and Kai: @haddoxx.art Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's chapters:PART TWOSummaryWinter is haunted by the ghost of Ryu while at the menagerie. After the animals were abandoned, she and some of the palace staff took it upon themselves to tend to the animals and space. Winter is wearing shock bracelets to help control her outbursts.Winter wants to be the test subject for Garan's anti-lunar device because Winter wants to be safe and happy and no longer afraid of her own mind.This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guests Cassie and Sierra.  Logo Art was created by Cosmic Nova Flare on Instagram.Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram. Audio clips from Rebecca Soler's rendition of Winter. Guest Link: Cassie: @cassie_directsSierra: @sierra_reyelts18 Fan Art Links: Cress and Thorne: @ShanlightyearWinter and Ryu: @melani_m.c Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*Chapter Discussion Start Time 18:21: listen for the musical interlude to know the time In this week's chapters:PART ONESummaryCress is pulled out of suspensions after recovering from her injuries during the final showdown with Levana. Though many have come to visit her, Thorne is not one of them and no one has given her updates about him. But when she arrives at her new suite, Thorne is the first person to knock on her door. A fresh haircut and clean jaw, he is starting to look like the Thorne from his cadet photos online. He comes to Cress, hat in hand, with an apology, a plan, and a hope for their future together. But it's up to Cress where she wants her life to go next. This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guests Cassie and Sierra.  Logo Art was created by Cosmic Nova Flare on Instagram.Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram. Audio clips from Rebecca Soler's rendition of Winter. Guest Links: Cassie: @cassie_directsSierra: @sierra_reyelts18 Fan Art Links: Cress and Thorne: @ShanlightyearWinter and Ryu: @melani_m.c   Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

178 Winter Chapters 93-94 Part Two (The Lunar Chronicles)In this week's chapters:PART TWO SummaryCinder is ready to sign the Treaty of Bremen, with Iko as her stylist, Keeney as her personal guard, and Kai and Torin as her advisors. Adri and Pearl are uncomfortable at the meeting until they find out the reason they were invited. After Cinder's big reveal she finally lets go of her former life and vows to never think of Adri or Pearl again. The meeting ends with a very special request from the new queen. This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guest Amanda from Fictional Hangover Podcast. Logo Art was created by Sunlit Tangles on Instagram.Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram. Audio clips from Rebecca Soler's rendition of Winter. Guest Link: Fictional Hangover Podcast: https://www.fictionalhangover.com/ Fan Art Links: Jacin and Winter: https://www.instagram.com/scottkeenanillo/?hl=enRampion Crew: https://www.instagram.com/the_auntartist/?hl=en Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

177 Winter Chapters 93-94 Part One (The Lunar Chronicles)Chapter Discussion Start Time: 26:33 *Listen for the musical interlude.In this week's chapters:PART ONESummaryJacin watches over a sleeping Winter, distraught from the nights of the battle and so overcome with grief that she has sedated and restrained. Too many years of neglecting her gift has left her vulnerable and the overuse strained her already fragile mind.As Jacin reflects on the revelations revealed after the battle, he allows himself to admit his true feelings for Winter. When he is finally ready to open up and bare his soul to hers, the girl of ice and snow returns.  This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guest Amanda from Fictional Hangover Podcast. Logo Art was created by Sunlit Tangles on Instagram.Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram. Audio clips from Rebecca Soler's rendition of Winter. Guest Link: Fictional Hangover Podcast: https://www.fictionalhangover.com/ Fan Art Links: Jacin and Winter: https://www.instagram.com/scottkeenanillo/?hl=enRampion Crew: https://www.instagram.com/the_auntartist/?hl=en Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chapter Discussion Starts at 39:50In this week's chapters:SummaryScarlet and Wolf catch up with Emilie, who has been tending the farm in Scarlet's absence.They finally admit their true feelings and establish a plan to return to Earth together. But the moment of bliss is ruined by an excited Iko announcing that Cinder is finally awake. Cinder wakes up to a mysterious doctor, a handsome emperor, and a brand new title!This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guest Leah from The YA Book Chat podcast.  Logo Art was created by Sunlit Tangles on Instagram.Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram.Fan artists: @peiskios  @ace-artemis-fanartist Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PART TWOIn this week's chapters:SummaryLevana has her villain tells all speech and reflects on growing up as the ugly princess of Artemisa. Cinder learns her mother, Channary, was responsible for Levana's tortured childhood and adolescence.Thorne's criminal mastermind escape plan is ruined by Cinder's quick reflexes and Cress and Scarlet join the fight only to be taken out by Wolf.Cinder and Levana end in stale mate, both reaching for the gun, both poised on the trigger. But does Levana care more about vanity than power, or is Cinder to quick to forgive? This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guest Soumaya. Logo Art was created by Sunlit Tangles on Instagram.Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram.Fan artists: Gremmlinn_ddraws , _captainhooks , nikkiraeart , Haddox art. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the second episode of our two part discussion on the Female Gaze. Since we laid some groundwork and gave some context in part one, this time around, we dive right in. In thinking through “the female gaze,” we ask questions of whom we presume is looking and who is being looked at. We also think about how the gaze becomes more complicated in our modern media context, especially when we move beyond binary, heteronormative understandings of gender and sexuality. We definitely recommend checking out "E31 The Female Gaze (Part 1): The Origins of the Gaze" before listening to this one. As two people who study, analyze, and have a literal podcast about media, we stand in solidarity with the WAG and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike–along with their counterparts in other industries/countries, who also deserve fair wages and labor protections– none of the works we discuss here or in other episodes would exist. Lit discussed this episode: Get Up EP by NewJeans, Spicy by Aespa, Her Private Life, See You in My 19th Life, My Love Story with Yamada-Kun at Level 999; The Song of the Lioness Quartet, The Immortals Quartet, The Lunar Chronicles, A League of Their Own (TV Series), Bonus reading (aka works cited & consulted): Bowers, Susan R. “Medusa and the Female Gaze.” NWSA Journal, vol. 2, no. 2, 1990, pp. 217-235.   Benson-Allott, Caetlin. “No Such Think Not Yet: Questioning Television's Female Gaze.” Film Quarterly, vol. 71, no. 2, 2017, pp. 65-71. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1525/FQ.2017.71.2.65. Forster, Stefani. “Yes, there's such a thing as a ‘female gaze.' But it's not what you think.” Medium. !2 Jun 2018. Accessed 13 February 2020. https://medium.com/truly-social/yes-theres-such-a-thing-as-a-female-gaze-but-it-s-not-what-you-think-d27be6fc2fed. Dyhouse, Carol. Heartthrobs: A History of Women and Desire. Oxford University Press, 2017. Hemmann, Kathryn. "Queering the Media Mix: The Female Gaze in Japanese Fan Comics." Transformative Works and Cultures, no 20, 2015. ⁠https://doi.org/10.3983/twc.2015.0628⁠. hooks, bell. "The Oppositional Gaze: Black Female Spectators." Black Looks: Race and Representation, Routledge, 2014. Mulvey, Laura. “Visual Pleasure and Narrative Cinema.” Visual and Other Pleasures, Indiana University Press, 1989. Phillips, Leah. Female Heroes in Young Adult Fantasy Fiction: Reframing Myths of Adolescent Girlhood. Bloomsbury Publishing, 2023. Wilton, Tamsin. Sexual (Dis)Orientation: Gender, Sex, Desire and Self-Fashioning, Palgrave Macmillian UK, 2004. Don't forget to subscribe to Sex. Love. Literature! You can find us on Instagram and Threads @SexLoveLit. The SLL Theme music is “Pluck It Up” by Dan Henig. What's Sparking Joy BGM is "Candy-Coloured Sky" by Catmosphere | https://soundcloud.com/ctmsphr; Released by Paper Crane Collective; Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com; Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License;  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Chapter Discussion Starts at 16:25(listen for the musical interlude to know the time)PART ONE In this week's chapters:SummaryCinder makes her way through the palace with the battle sounds growing fainter and fainter the closer she gets to the throne room.Queen Levana has lost her most prized possession: Her beauty. And without it, she is ruthless and on her last life.Thorne remains comedic, even in times of war, but is it just a cover for his true fears? He's forced to admit to Cinder that he doesn't know what happened to Cress, that he's been locked up with Levana for hours, and that she has him standing on the ledge as bait for Cinder. But just when the fight seems easy, Levana reveals more truths to Cinder than she was ready to accept. Tune in next week for PART TWO. This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guest Barbara from The Badass Literature Society podcast.  Logo Art was created by Sunlit Tangles on Instagram.Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram. Fan artists: Gremmlinn_ddraws , _captainhooks , nikkiraeart , Haddox art. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey there, writers!In this minisode, Karissa breaks down  popular duology Gilded by Myrissa Meyer, master of the YA fantasy genre and fairytale retellings in particular. Not only does this book carry the same tone and craft as Meyer's famous Lunar Chronicles books, but it delves into somewhat lesser-known fairytales for a refreshing spin on what has become a beloved genre. Rife with danger, ill-fated love, and impossible ultimatums (including spinning straw into gold), this duology promises a classic, high-stakes fantasy with an originality that only Meyer brings to the table.Join Karissa as she analyzes Gilded the duology, offering a review of what does and doesn't work from a writer's perspective!Keep writing, everyone, and we'll see you on the next page...Find us on social media @thescripturientsocietyCheck out our sister podcast That Pretentious Book Club for bookish comedy content!Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/storysirensstudio or check out merch and more at storysirensstudio.comSupport the show

In this week's episode, Marissa chats with S. Jae-Jones about THE GUARDIANS OF DAWN: ZHARA, her latest young adult fantasy, the first in a new series, pitched as Sailor Moon meets The Lunar Chronicles (!). Also discussed: how marketing can have a huge influence on a book's genre and placement, reminding yourself of why you decided to seek out publication in the first place when publishing gets frustrating, the joy in sharing stories and connecting with readers, writing fairytale retellings within a context of a larger, overarching series, determining magic systems, inserting Easter eggs for fans, and so much more!The Happy Writer at Bookshop.org Purchasing your books through our webstore at Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Find out more and follow The Happy Writer on social media: https://www.marissameyer.com/podcast/

172 Winter Chapters 86-87 (The Lunar Chronicles)(listen for the musical interlude to know the time) In this week's chapters:SummaryWinter and Jacin bring reinforcements to the battle at the Lunar Palace. But Winter is overwhelmed when she is faced with the carnage of war. A threat from Aimory to both Jacin and Scarlet forces Winter to use her gift for the first time in nearly six years. But has her gift been out of use so long it is now out of control?Winter fights off the delirium and panic as she tries to cope with what she did, or rather what she made Scarlet do, in the name of self-defense. But not even the love and support of Jacin can keep the howling wolves of guilt away. This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guest Barbara from The Badass Literature Society podcast.   Logo Art was created by Sunlit Tangles on Instagram.Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram. Audio clips from Rebecca Soler's rendition of Winter.LUNAR CHRONICLES AUDIODRAMA: https://youtu.be/ExfnhPLkTQY Guest Link: Badass Literature Society Podast: https://badassliteraturesociety.buzzsprout.com/ Fan Art Links: https://www.instagram.com/haddox.art/?hl=en Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us, Bethanie Finger of Prince Kai Fan Pod, and author, Abigail Spaggari to discuss The Lunar Chronicles' Scarlet and Wolf! In our first Lunar series, we discussed Cinder and Kai as well as Cress and Thorne...and so we were excited to travel back and give this worthy couple an episode! Do we ship it? Listen to find out! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weshipitpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weshipitpodcast/support

*Chapter Discussion Starts at 21:54* (listen for the musical interlude to know the time) In this week's chapters:SummaryAs Kai and the Earthen leaders attempt an escape, the Lunar aristocrats halt their progress. But when Kai presents an ultimatum, the Lunar families must choose between the safety they expect, and the circumstances of their reality. Cress has successfully uploaded the video and Levana's true self, and people are taking notice! As one guard distrusts here, and one technician praises her, she uses the opportunity to recruit for Selene's side!Scarlet and Wolf are once again reunited, and though his face has changed, his heart hasn't. Once an alpha, always an alpha…or something like that. Iko is disappointed that her android mind won't allow her to see Queen Levana's famed beauty, and she hates being left behind while Cinder fights the queen on her own. Good thing the handsome, though slightly annoying, guard Kenney is there for company. Iko and Kenney find Kai and the others and assist in their escape. Kai is beyond relief to learn of Cinder's safety, but their celebration is short lived as their need to evacuate intensifies with every passing moment. This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guest Cassie from Of Slippers and Spindles Podcast.  Logo Art was created by Sunlit Tangles on Instagram.Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram. Audio clips from Rebecca Soler's rendition of Winter. LUNAR CHRONICLES AUDIODRAMA: https://youtu.be/ExfnhPLkTQY Guest Link: Of Slippers and Spindles Podast: https://www.instagram.com/ofslippersandspindles/?hl=en Podcast Bestie Commercial: Literary Lushes podcast: https://www.litlushpodcast.com/ Fan Art Links: The two faces of levana: https://www.instagram.com/dooodlink/?hl=en Wolf and Scarlet: @courtmakes_art  Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*Chapter Discussion Starts at 34:00* (listen for the musical interlude to know the time) In this week's chapters:SummaryCinder, Iko, Strom, Scarlet, the mutant soldiers, and the Lunars are at the gates of Artemesia palace. But when the Queen uses Wolf as a distraction, Cinder realizes she can no longer rely on the lie detector function of her cyborg brain.  Cinder instructs her people to target the thaumaturges, hoping to prevent them from controlling Lunars and mutant soldiers. Iko steps in to rescue Cinder from Levana, But even though a video from Cress has weakened the Queen's resolve, they still have an epic battle ahead of themThis podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guest Rachel from Barely Bookish Podcast. Logo Art was created by Sunlit Tangles on Instagram.Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram. Audio clips from Rebecca Soler's rendition of Winter. Guest Link: https://www.instagram.com/barelybookish/?hl=enPodcast Bestie Commercial: https://www.instagram.com/fictionalhangover/?hl=en Fan Art Links: Iko: https://www.instagram.com/roxiejoy_art/?hl=en Wolf and Scarlet: https://www.instagram.com/the_auntartist/?hl=en  Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*Chapter Discussion Starts at 10:57* (listen for the musical interlude to know the time)In this week's chapters:SummaryKai has helped Cress in her secret mission to help Cinder, and though he is relieved he's alive, he wishes he could do more. Instead, he makes his way to coronate Levana, the Empress of the Eastern Common Wealth. Levana gives Kai an update on his friends and even brings one to the coronation, but Kai isn't sure they're still alliesAs Levana struggles to cope with her impending attack, Cinder prepares to siege the city with her supporters. Reunited with Iko at her side and the Wolf Soldiers ready to fight for her, Cinder is filled with anxiety and determination as the barricades open and the revolution battle begins.This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guests Beka and Olivia.Logo Art was created by Sunlit Tangles on Instagram.Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram. Audio clips from Rebecca Soler's rendition of Winter. Guest Link:https://www.instagram.com/oliviazellcrochet/?hl=enPodcast Bestie Commercial: https://www.instagram.com/thebooklifepodcast/?hl=enFan Art Links:Kai and Cinder: https://www.instagram.com/courtmakes_art/?hl=enWolf and Scarlet: https://www.instagram.com/mellendraws/?hl=en Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*Chapter Discussion Starts at 12:25* (listen for the musical interlude to know the time) In this week's chapters: Summary After getting separated from Thorne, Cress must sneak around the castle alone, searching for the control room. Though Earthen diplomatic tries to stall her mission, Emperor Kai and Torin come to her aid. As Kai creates a diversion for Cress, he extends his small power as Lunar King Consort, revealing how little respect the guards have for Earthen, even their leaders. Back in the lumber sector, Winter and Scarlet are returning to full health and though they mourn those who died of the plague, they continue to plan for their revolution. But Cinder has plans for Jacin he isn't willing to commit to, that is until a certain princess can convince him to join the Revolution.   This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guests Abigail and Sierra. Logo Art was created by Sunlit Tangles on Instagram. Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram. Audio clips from Rebecca Soler's rendition of Winter.  Guest Link: https://www.instagram.com/abigailspaggiari/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/sierra_reyelts18/?hl=en     Podcast Bestie Commercial: https://www.instagram.com/badasslitpod/?hl=en Fan Art Links: Thorne and Cress: https://www.instagram.com/hachandraws/?hl=en Emperor Kaito: https://www.instagram.com/cosmicnovaflare/?hl=en  

On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight web-sling through the Spider-Verse! In the Airlock (1:12), Jason and Rosie dive deep (deeep) into Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse the jaw-dropping masterpiece sequel to 2018's jaw-dropping masterpiece Into the Spider-Verse. In the Hive Mind (28:40) Jason and Rosie are joined by the film's co-director Kemp Powers, Oscar nominated writer of One Night in Miami and co-writer of Pixar's Soul, to discuss the Spider-Verse, his favorite comics, the visual splendor of the film, that Knicks joke in Soul, and more. Then in Nerd Out (1:13:13) a pitch from a listener on Marissa Meyer's YA series The Lunar Chronicles.Note: Imprecise timestamps are an unfortunate side effect of a new ads system. Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this issue.Tune in every Wednesday & Friday and don't forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button!Nerd Out Submission Instructions!Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to xray@crooked.com that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?' (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What's coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it? If you're sending a theory, feel free to send only a summary of your theory (no audio needed) for Jason and Rosie to react to on air.Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rkFollow Rosie: IG, Letterboxd, & newsletterJoin the X-Ray Vision DiscordFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmediaThe Listener's Guide to all things X-Ray Vision!Consider donating to the Entertainment Community Fund here.Persepolis (2007)

*Chapter Discussion Starts at 18:40* (listen for the musical interlude to know the time) In this week's chapters: SUMMARY Jacin and Cinder take the terrain speeder outside the domes and drive frantically to get the vaccine to Winter asap. Though Cinder doesn't enjoy Jacin's reckless driving, they do arrive just in time. Cinder reminds Jacin to first vaccinate himself, Scarlet and Cinder confirm their identities, and then Jacin and Winter are finally reunited. Winter and the sector are recovering from the plague, but Cinder is hard at work preparing for their march to Artemesia. Despite her plans for the revolution, Jacin is hesitant to leave Winter or put her in danger again and refuses to help. But a rousing speech from Winter convinces him to help, and the sector begins their revolution. This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with SPECIAL GUEST Ashleigh Tanner.   Logo Art was created by Sunlit Tangles on Instagram. Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram. Audio clips from Rebecca Soler's rendition of Winter.  Guest Link: @ash.smash.93   Podcast Bestie Commercial: https://www.fictionalhangover.com/  Fan Art Links: -Winter and Jacin: https://www.instagram.com/elo.s.art/?hl=en -Winter and Jacin (2): https://www.instagram.com/p/CGcun9Hn-NH/

*Chapter Discussion Starts at 21:10* (listen for the musical interlude to know the time) In this week's chapters: SUMMARY Cress and Thorne sneak into the palace where the aristocratic Lunars are oblivious to the war raging outside their city. Lunar attire is fascinatingly gaudy and one Lunar in particular notices Thorne. When Thorne reveals too much to a Lunar woman, Cress is frustrated by his lack of tact. A small fight ignites a huge flame, interrupted by an annoying palace guard. When the guards realize who Cress and Thorne are, they must flea to safety. This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with SPECIAL GUEST Cassie from Of Slippers and Spindles Podcast. Logo Art was created by Sunlit Tangles on Instagram. Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram. Audio clips from Rebecca Soler's rendition of Winter.  Guest Link: https://ofslippersandspindles.buzzsprout.com/ Fan Art Links: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ccy7hk4L3fT/ https://www.deviantart.com/meygi/art/Free-Week-4-728035875

*Chapter Discussion Starts at 38:06* In this week's chapters: SUMMARY Kai finally has his port screen, allowing him to communicate with his team on Earth and devise a plan that brings into question the Trolly Theory. Cress and Thorne plan to attend the celebrations in Artemesia while Jacin, Cinder, and Iko sneak into the medical labs to steal antidotes for Winter and the rest of the letumosis victims. But when they're almost caught one friend stays behind so the others can escape. This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with SPECIAL GUEST Morgan and Sam from Just One More Page Podcast. Logo Art was created by Sunlit Tangles on Instagram. Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram. Audio clips from Rebecca Soler's rendition of Winter.  Guest Link: https://justonemorepagepodcast.com/ Fan Art Links: https://www.instagram.com/p/BvHW1UahdWP/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/cosmicnovaflare/  

This week on The Literary Life podcast, we bring you another fun Literary Life of…episode. Angelina, Thomas, and Cindy's guest today is Lia Techand, our first international guest on the podcast. Lia, a German born in Kyrgyzstan, currently serving with her husband as a missionary in Australia, along with their two book-loving children. We start off the interview hearing Lia tell about her young life and how she started loving English literature. She talks about her parents and grandparents' reading lives and the legacy of loving books that they left for her. She also shares how literary analysis and symbolism teaching in high school and college challenged her enjoyment of literature. Lia tells about how she stopped reading in university because she was too busy but then started reading again once she became a mother. Lia and Angelina share some examples of crazy literary theory that is taught in university programs, and how that confused and discouraged Lia so much. She also tells the story of finding The Literary Life podcast and taking classes with Angelina. They wrap up the conversation with some encouragement for readers looking for the meaning in the stories they read.  Join us next time for a discussion of Plato's Ion, led by Mr. Banks! Register now for our 5th Annual Literary Life Online Conference coming up April 12-15, 2023, Shakespeare: The Bard for All and for All Time. Get all the details and sign up today at houseofhumaneletters.com. Commonplace Quotes: A story is a work of art. Its greatest use to the child is in the everlasting appeal of beauty by which the soul of man is constantly pricked to new hungers, quickened to new perceptions, and so given desire to grow… The storyteller…has, in short, accomplished the one greatest aim of story-telling,–to enlarge and enrich the child's spiritual experience, and stimulate healthy reaction upon it. Of course this result cannot be seen and proved as easily and early as can the apprehension of a fact. The most one can hope to recognize is its promise, and this is found in the tokens of that genuine pleasure which is itself the means of accomplishment. Sara Cone Bryant, from How to Tell Stories to Children Every thirty years a new race comes into the world–a youngster that knows nothing about anything, and after summarily devouring in all haste the results of human knowledge as they have been accumulated for thousands of years, aspires to be thought cleverer than the whole of the past. For this purpose he goes to the university, and takes to reading books–new books, as being of his own age and standing. Everything he reads must be briefly put, must be new, as he is new himself. Then he falls to and criticizes. Arthur Schopenhauer, “On Men of Learning” What has drawn the modern world into being is a strange, almost occult yearning for the future. The modern mind longs for the future as the medieval mind longed for heaven. Wendell Berry, from The Unsettling of America In these days, when Mr. Bernard Shaw is becoming gradually, amid general applause, the Grand Old Man of English letters, it is perhaps ungracious to record that he did once say there was nobody, with the possible exception of Homer, whose intellect he despised to so much as Shakespeare's. He has since said almost enough sensible things to outweigh even anything so silly as that. But I quote it because is exactly embodies the nineteenth-century notion of which I speak. Mr. Shaw had probably never read Home; and there were passages in his Shakespearean criticism that might well raise a doubt about whether he ever read Shakespeare. But the point was that he could not, in all sincerity, see what the world saw in Home and Shakespeare, because what the world saw was not what G. B. S. was then looking for. He was looking for that ghastly thing which Nonconformists call a Message. G. K. Chesterton, from The Soul of Wit: G. K. Chesterton on William Shakespeare Still ist de Nacht by Heinrich Heine Still is the night, and the streets are lone,      My darling dwelt in this house of yore; ‘Tis years since she from the city has flown,      Yet the house stands there as it did before. There, too, stands a man, and aloft stares he,      And for stress of anguish he wrings his hands; My blood runs cold when his face I see,      ‘Tis my own very self in the moonlight stands. Thou double! Thou fetch, with the livid face!      Why dust thou mimic my lovelorn mould, That was racked and rent in this very place      So many a night in the times of old? Books Mentioned: Brave New World by Aldous Huxley Astrid Lindgren Emil and the Detectives by Erich Kästner The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer Agatha Christie Gaudy Night by Dorothy L. Sayers Margery Allingham The Sorrows of Young Werther by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Formation of Character by Charlotte Mason (section on Goethe) Winnie-the-Pooh by A. A. Milne Beatrix Potter Cautionary Tales for Children by Hilaire Belloc Struwwelpeter in English Translation by Heinrich Hoffman Support The Literary Life: Become a patron of The Literary Life podcast as part of the “Friends and Fellows Community” on Patreon, and get some amazing bonus content! Thanks for your support! Connect with Us: You can find Angelina and Thomas at HouseofHumaneLetters.com, on Instagram @angelinastanford, and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ANGStanford/ Find Cindy at morningtimeformoms.com, on Instagram @cindyordoamoris and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/cindyrollins.net/. Check out Cindy's own Patreon page also! 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Do you feel like your enthusiasm for reading has gone into a downward spiral, creating an un-awesome urge to turn away from books? Don't worry - we get it! This week, Meg is joined by books and reading regular Katie Proctor who is here to help lift your spirits and show you how book-lovers can avoid the dreaded reading slump. So grab your favorite reading snack and journey with us down this literary rabbit hole of tips, tricks, and inspiration! This is the PERFECT time to become a Super Star Awesome! Earlier this month, Super Stars Live featured a Spicy Book Show & Tell and hilarity ensued. You can catch up with the video and audio replays PLUS get access to hundreds of hours of bonus material, an exclusive Facebook group, and the texting number to reach out to the Sorta Awesome team! It's a GREAT day to become a Super Star! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: *Prose: Take your FREE in-depth hair consultation and get 15% off your first order today! Go to prose.com/awesome! *Babbel: Get up to 55% off your subscription when you go to BABBEL.com/awesome SHOW NOTES: Katie's AotW: The Source of Self Regard by Toni Morrison Inciting Joy by Ross Gay One Day We'll All Be Dead and None of This Will Matter by Scaachi Koul Meg's AotW: AD Open Door Celebrity Home Tours on YouTube Liv Tyler's home tour BOOKS The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street by Karina Yan Glaser (whole series) Cinder by Marissa Meyer (whole Lunar Chronicles series) Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Schafer A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving The Salt Path by Raynor Winn AUDIOBOOKS Sign up for audiobooks.com using our link and get 3 audiobooks with a 30-day free trial! The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller Amazon | Audible Broken Horses by Brandi Carlile Amazon | Audible I Take My Coffee Black by Tyler Merritt Amazon | Audible Project Hail Mary, Andy Weir Amazon | Audible Lincoln in the Bardo, George Saunders Amazon | Audible Daisy Jones and the Six, Taylor Jenkins Reid Amazon | Audible MORE EPISODES FROM SORTA AWESOME: Ep. 408: The books that shaped who we are Ep. 385: Ten favorite middle grade reads Ep. 366: Best in books & reading in 2021! Ep. 279: The Enneagram explains your reading life You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! You can find Katie at her website or on Facebook and Instagram! And be sure to check out her latest book Hand in Hand! Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don't forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter! This post may contain affiliate links, which means we receive a tiny commission from the seller at no additional cost to you, if you purchase from them. We only share products and services we have used, tested, and love ourselves! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

*Chapter Discussion Starts at 27:25* In this week's chapters: Finally, back with Wolf after his abduction, he awakes after dreaming of Ran and Scarlet. Outraged to learn he has become a monster; Wolf is forced to ‘bond' with a new thauma. It's a mere nine hours until the coronation and Cinder, Cress, Iko, Thorn and Jacin are hard at work preparing to crash the party. While studying video surveillance of the outer sectors, the group is horrified to learn the condition of one of their closest friends. Wolf meets his new thaumaturge, who manipulates his mind into once again pledging his allegiance to the Queen. Wolf fights her control but is soon overpowered and, desperate to avoid pain and suffering, makes his promise to Levana. This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guest Leah from YA Book Chat Podcast.   Logo Art was created by Sunlit Tangles on Instagram. Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram. Audio clips from Rebecca Soler's rendition of Winter, A Macmillan Audiobook Production.  Audio clips from FRIENDS, a Fox Studio Production. Guest Link: https://linktr.ee/YABookChat Fan Art Links: Thorne https://linktr.ee/shanlightyear Winter https://www.fanpop.com/clubs/the-lunar-chronicles/images/39296840/title/winter-fanart?card    

In this bonus episode, I get to answer our listener-submitted questions about Gilded, Cursed, and more! Topics include: the inspiration behind this duology; when characters and their fates surprise me; my method for adapting fairy tales into novels; tips for writing believable romance; who were my biggest cheerleaders when I was an aspiring writer; and possible continuations for Renegades and Heartless, along with other plans for future works.Books discussed in this episode can be purchased from your local independent bookstore or buy them online from the Happy Writer bookshop.org store (that benefits indie bookstores) at https://bookshop.org/shop/marissameyer Find out more and follow The Happy Writer on social media: https://www.marissameyer.com/podcast/