Podcast appearances and mentions of Ursula Vernon

In episode 204, Gen and Jette freak out over mushrooms and T. Kingfisher's What Moves the Dead, book 1 in the Sworn Soldier series.Please send Jette all recos for anything fungi-related- books, cute things, forests to run to. Show NotesWe both meant to read "The Fall of the House of Usher," which this book is based on, before we recorded, but unfortunately...life. It's on the list now!T. Kingfisher is the pen name of Ursula Vernon. She writes books under both names, differentiating between her work for children (Vernon) and adults (Kingfisher).Our next episode is our summer hangout. Expect more mushrooms and probably (definitely) some Windy City talk. How many books in the series can Gen read before we record?After that, it's book club episode time! The Dream Thieves graphic novel adaptation is officially out, and we'll be talking about it first thing in September.Books mentionedHow We End by LM JuniperMexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-GarciaThe Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allan PoeWhat Feasts at Night by T. KingfisherWhat Stalks the Deep by T. Kingfisher

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.

A new week means new questions! Hope you have fun with these!Nine Goblins, Swordheart, and Nettle and Bone are all books by Ursula Vernon who is better known by what pen name?Also known as the ñandú, which distant relative of the ostrich is South America's largest flightless bird?Which children's game has players tapping plastic cubes with hammers while not letting a figurine fall through the board?On what long running sci-fi show did the phrase "resistance is futile" originate?Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe are members of which pop duo?Rene Magritte's The Treachery of Images features what item (or does it)?In modern Olympic rugby, what is the total number of players on the field at one time, and how long is a full match excluding halftime?In a male flower, the anther which produces the pollen, is located on the top part of what?Which 2 bodily functions, one that you do about 20,000 to 22,000 a day and one that you do about 200-1000 times a day, can a human not do at the same time?What Czech runner is the only one to win the 5000m, 10,000m and a marathon in a single Olympics?From the wild version of which vegetable are Brussels Sprouts, Kale, and Broccoli developed?In the film Invictus, Matt Damon plays the captain of a rugby union team from what country?How many marines were depicted in the flag raising at the Iwo Jima War Memorial?George Reeves, Dean Cain, and Tom Welling all played which character and his alter ego on Television?The Big Dipper is part of which constellation? We'll accept the Latin name or animalIn which part of the body would you find the Hyoid Bone?MusicHot Swing, Fast Talkin, Bass Walker, Dances and Dames, Ambush by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Don't forget to follow us on social media:Patreon – patreon.com/quizbang – Please consider supporting us on Patreon. Check out our fun extras for patrons and help us keep this podcast going. We appreciate any level of support!Website – quizbangpod.com Check out our website, it will have all the links for social media that you need and while you're there, why not go to the contact us page and submit a question!Facebook – @quizbangpodcast – we post episode links and silly lego pictures to go with our trivia questions. Enjoy the silly picture and give your best guess, we will respond to your answer the next day to give everyone a chance to guess.Instagram – Quiz Quiz Bang Bang (quizquizbangbang), we post silly lego pictures to go with our trivia questions. Enjoy the silly picture and give your best guess, we will respond to your answer the next day to give everyone a chance to guess.Twitter – @quizbangpod We want to start a fun community for our fellow trivia lovers. If you hear/think of a fun or challenging trivia question, post it to our twitter feed and we will repost it so everyone can take a stab it. Come for the trivia – stay for the trivia.Ko-Fi – ko-fi.com/quizbangpod – Keep that sweet caffeine running through our body with a Ko-Fi, power us through a late night of fact checking and editing!Quiz, trivia, games, pub+trivia, pub+quiz, competition, education, comedy

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

It's December 24, the final day of Advent, and Coode Street has just two more episodes to go before our holiday break. Today, Gary and Jonathan chat with Ursula Vernon about her writing alter-ego T.Kingfisher, about what she's read lately and would recommend, her recent work like Hemlock & Silver, What Stalks the Deep and Snake-Eater, her holiday traditions, and what she's been working on and has coming out including Wolf Worm and Daggerbound. As always, our thanks to Ursula for making time to talk to us today. We hope you enjoy the episode.

Send us a textAbsolutely delighted to be joined by T. Kingfisher aka Ursula Vernon, a NYT bestselling author of fantasy and horror novels. We discuss her latest book, writing inspo, creativity, and much more! We're also joined by my friend Rita, who is a HUGE fan of T. Kingfisher, so this episode is an extra special treat!T. Kingfisher is the New York Times bestselling and Hugo Award–winning author of fantasy, horror, and occasional oddities, including What Feasts at Night, Nettle & Bone, What Moves the Dead, Thornhedge, A House with Good Bones, and A Sorceress Comes to Call. Under a pen name, she also writes bestselling children's books. She lives in New Mexico with her husband, dog, and chickens, and does not trust roadrunners. For more information, visit www.redwombatstudio.com. Visit the Self-Care Institute at https://www.selfcareinstitute.com/ Support the showVisit www.creativepeacemeal.com to leave a review, fan voicemail, and more!Insta @creative_peacemeal_podcastFB @creativepeacemealpodRedbubble CPPodcast.redbubble.comCreative Peacemeal READING list here Donate to AhHa!Broadway here! Donate to New Normal Rep here! Interested in the Self-Care Institute with Dr. Ami Kunimura? Click here Interested in Corrie Legge's content planner? Click here to order!

Step into the world of dark fairy tales, haunted coal mines, and unforgettable characters with award-winning author Ursula Vernon — who many readers also know as T. Kingfisher.In this episode, we dive into her two newest releases:Hemlock & Silver (Aug 19, 2025) — a chilling, witty retelling of Snow White that asks what happens when a poison healer is summoned to save a princess trapped between worlds.What Stalks the Deep (Sept 30, 2025) — the third installment of the Sworn Soldier novellas, where Alex Easton ventures into a haunted West Virginia coal mine in search of a missing cousin.We also talk about Ursula's inspiration, her process of writing for both kids and adults, and how her art continues to shape the way she tells stories. If you love fairy tales with teeth, horror with heart, and characters you'll never forget, this conversation is for you.

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Fans of science fiction, fantasy, and horror are converging once again as LuxCon opens its doors this weekend in Luxembourg. Long-time organiser of the event Gérard shared his excitement and a sneak peek at what attendees can expect from this beloved pop culture celebration. LuxCon, now in its 12th official year, has grown from a passion project into a major annual event. For Gérard, the convention is all about bringing together people to celebrate and share their fandoms. He compares fandom apparel to sports shirts, as a visible badge of shared identity. Whether it's Star Trek, Star Wars, or Babylon 5, everyone has a place. This year's convention boasts a packed program: roundtable discussions, board games, an artist alley, and literary presentations. Notable guests include award-winning author and illustrator Ursula Vernon (aka T. Kingfisher), podcast creators Alyssa Stewart and Margaret Canner from The Magnus Archives, and RPG designer Jason Durall of Call of Cthulhu and Dune fame. Cosplay remains a major draw, with high-level craftsmanship on full display. From seasoned crafters to first-time creators, the event welcomes all, costume or not. LuxCon continues to expand with its inclusive, DIY ethos. “If something's missing, we invite people to help make it happen next year,” said Gérard, reflecting on the organic growth of the event. Tickets are available at the door for €5 per day or €9 for the weekend. The full schedule, guest list, and FAQs are at luxcon.lu. With geek karaoke, a pub quiz, and more planned, LuxCon 2025 is set to be unforgettable.

It's March, so by the rules of podcasting, we must do a draft. On this episode, each host drafted eight characters to come to a new world as its new protectors (or rulers, depending on their disposition). You can decide via the poll below whose eight would be the best protectors or make the best stories. The poll will be open for one month.https://forms.gle/PJGc9m5cVHQYjBMW6Here are each host's eight:Joshua:1. Thurvishar D'Lorus (A Chorus of Dragons by Jenn Lyons2. Kaul Shaelinsan “Shae” (Green Bone Sage by Fonda Lee)3. Richa Langyun (Book of the Usurper by Erin M. Evans)4. Adolin Kholin (The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson)5. Kihrin D'Mon (A Chorus of Dragons by Jenn Lyons)6. Peralon (The Sky on Fire by Jenn Lyons)7. Caul Shivers (The Age of Madness by Joe Abercrombie)8. Bayaz, First of the Magi (The Age of Madness by Joe Abercrombie)Steph:1. Queen Neveranimas (The Sky on Fire by Jenn Lyons)2. Gideon Nav (The Locked Tomb by Tamsyn Muir)3. Arasgon, the Fireblood (A Chorus of Dragons by Jenn Lyons)4. Samwise Gamgee (The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R Tolkien5. Captain Teveri az-Ḥaffār (Running Close to the Wind by Alexandra Rowland)6. Senera (A Chorus of Dragon by Jenn Lyons)7. Kaladin Stormblessed (The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson)8. Nynaeve al'Meara (The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan)Christina:1. Dr. Ayda Mensah (The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells)2. Brother Qown (A Chorus of Dragons by Jenn Lyons)3. Asshole Research Transport (ART) (The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells)4. Anahrod (The Sky on Fire by Jenn Lyons)5. Abigail Pent (The Locked Tomb by Tamsyn Muir)6. Tyensto (A Chorus of Dragons by Jenn Lyons)7. Digger-of-Unnecessarily-Convoluted-Tunnels (Digger by Ursula Vernon)8. Avra Helvaçi (Running Close to the Wind by Alexandra Rowland) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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S20 Ep17: In Which Mur Reflects on Creativity and Ambition "It's really easy. It's so relaxing to not be creative."- Mur Transcript This week, Mur shares her journey through book edits, the struggles of low energy, and the comforting realization that creation is often less comforting than consumption. Mur explores the myriad of creative opportunities available today—from writing novels to making music videos—and the emotional weight that comes with each creative endeavor. She also touches on her admiration for hybrid creators like Ursula Vernon and the spontaneous creativity of the band, The Garages. Mur reflects on her past as a sports journalist and how it shaped her writing, offering insights into finding the right angle for storytelling. Whether you're struggling with a boring main character or the challenges of prequels, Mur provides thoughtful advice and personal anecdotes to help you navigate your creative journey. Links: Ursula Vernon Kobo Evergreen Links Catch the show LIVE on Twitch Thursdays, 3pm, Eastern time! Like the podcast? Get the book! I Should Be Writing book. My newsletter, The Hot Mic, and my Patreon. Supporting either of those will get you perks like access to the discord, exclusive content, and early, ad-free episodes. Socials: Bluesky, Mastodon, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Focusmate. Theme by John Anealio Savor I Should Be Writing tea blends Support local book stores! Station Eternity, Six Wakes, Solo: A Star Wars Story: Expanded Edition and more! OR Get signed books from my friendly local store, Flyleaf Books! All books featured in Season 20   "Navigating Novel Noodling and New Ideas" is brought to you in large part by by my supporters, who received an early, expanded version of this episode. You can join our Fabulist community with a pledge on Patreon or Substack! Some of the links above may be affiliate, allowing you to support the show at no extra cost to you. Also consider leaving a review for ISBW, please! CREDITS Theme song by John Anealio, art by Numbers Ninja,and files hosted by Libsyn (affiliate link). Get archives of the show via Patreon. July 1, 2024 | Season 20 Ep 17 | murverse.com "Navigating Novel Noodling and New Ideas" by Mur Lafferty is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0

"If you want to make money, you have to think about it like a job."- Mur Transcript (This post went live for supporters on June 26, 2024. If you want early, ad-free, and sometimes expanded episodes, support at Patreon or Substack!) Welcome back to Ditch Diggers! In this episode, we kick things off with a fresh start and a new co-host. The mighty Mur Lafferty is joined by the fabulous Ursula Vernon (aka T. Kingfisher) as they dive into the nitty-gritty of the writing business. Ursula shares her personal journey of overcoming cancer and getting back into the writing groove, while Mur talks about the realities of making deadlines and the business side of writing. They also discuss the recent Hugo Awards controversy and the implications for authors involved. Highlights include: - Transition to Ursula as the new co-host - Ursula's health update and return to writing - The Hugo Awards controversy and its impact - Backing up your work and the Google Drive debacle - The pros and cons of attending conventions Links: Ursula Vernon/T. Kingfisher Mur Lafferty Hugo Awards Legends and Lattes Babel by RF Kuang Supernova Con Devo Spice Backblaze JoCo Cruise FenCon RavenCon NASFiC World Science Fiction Society Robert's Rules of Order Evergreen Links: Mur on Focusmate! Mur on Twitter, Instagram, Youtube Newsletter, The Hot Mic Support via Patreon! Or Substack! Theme song by Devo Spice (check here for all mentioned books) Support Local Book Stores! Ditch Diggers credits:theme song by Devo Spice, art by Numbers Ninja, site hosted by Libsyn (or Patreon). June 28, 2024 | Season 10 Ep 1 | murverse.com "Ursula Vernon Takes Over New Beginnings and No More Cancer." by Mur Lafferty and Ursula Vernon is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

The 17th annual RavenCon Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention will take place at Virginia Crossings in Glen Allen April 26-28. The event will feature a range of activities for fans of all ages, including autograph signings, panels, workshops, readings, and concerts. Two well-known science fiction and fantasy writers and curators will be in attendance: Ursula Vernon, also known as T. Kingfisher, who has written more than 15 books for children, more than a dozen novels, and the webcomic Digger; and Ellen Datlow, who edits sci-fi and fantasy short fiction for Reactor.com and Nightfire Books and has won numerous awards for her work....Article LinkSupport the Show.

The 17th annual RavenCon Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention is returning to Virginia Crossings in Glen Allen April 26-28. The event is anticipated to draw a crowd of more than 1,000 attendees and will feature a range of activities for fans of all ages, including autograph signings, panels, workshops, readings, and concerts. Two well-known science fiction and fantasy writers and curators will be in attendance: Ursula Vernon, also known as T. Kingfisher, who has written more than 15 books for children, more than a dozen novels, and the webcomic Digger; and Ellen Datlow, who edits sci-fi and fantasy short fiction...Article LinkSupport the show

The Literary Edition Vi fortsätter summera skräckåret 2023 i gammal beprövad Vargtimmen-tradition men med viss försiktig slagsida åt litteratur; bara Patreon-mecenater hänger med hela vägen fram till utmärkelsen årets film. Tomas kräver David Gordon Greens omedelbara avgång efter att han först – Gordon Green alltså – slaktat Halloween och per förra året gett sig på Exorcisten-varumärket, och Lars är mikrofonkåt utöver det acceptabla på tal om Ariel Helds Blötdjur. Eller som vi brukar säga: *Blötdjur…?*. Vi pratar också om: hundar som slåss i öknen, Evil Dead Rise, Mats Strandberg, Pestblommor, Lina Arvidsson, Vertigo Förlag, Anders Fager, Kaitlyn Dever, No One Will Save You, Disney+, Whitley Strieber, Mel Gibson, Signs, det att äta och gråta samtidigt, Konferensen, nervösa Stanley Kubrick-influenser, Josefine Bornebusch, Katia Winter, Solsidan, Johannes Johansson, @krj_johansson, det att göra en vinst på bortåt 1100% på något som Insidious: The Red Door, Patrick Wilson, Leigh Whannell, James Wan, Ghost, The Devil on Trial, talking heads men inte bandet Talking Heads, Ed och Lorraine Warren, American Nightmare, Brenda Tent, V/H/S 85, Exit, American Psycho, Skam, sub-sub-genren man vs. beast, Cocaine Bear, Elizabeth Banks, Bridesmaids, Cocaine Bear: The True Story, Kristoffer Noheden, Gravdikter, Alexandra Nedstam, John Donne, the graveyard school, Malte Persson, Enys Men, Skinnamarink, Cornwall, Pink Floyd, Piper at the Gates of Dawn, J-horror, New Religion, Eraserhead, Donnie Darko, Maniac-remaken, Birth: Rebirth, Marin Ireland, Hanteringen av odöda, Thanksgiving, Death Proof, Planet Terror, Eli Roth, Green Inferno, Black Friday, Scream, Misfits, Where Eagles Dare, det att fuska med Nazareth-låten Love Hurts, Död snö 2, David Renklint, Huggormars högland, Doppelgänger Förlag, Joni Huttunen, home invasion-genren, True Detective, Emelie Estling, Ola Larsson, Five Nights at Freddy's, Blumhouse, Willys Wonderland, Nicholas Cage, FromBeyond Podcast, How to Sell a Haunted Hause, Grady Hendrix, Paperbacks from Hell, Hemnet, Paul Austers New York-trilogi, The Deads och naturligt nog något litet om det utmärka hardcorepunkbandet Atrocious Madness från Portland, Oregon. Bakom Patreon-väggen kan alla höra oss fortsätta skrika om allt möjligt från skräckåret 2023, bland annat den fågelfixerade T Kingfischer (pen name för Ursula Vernon) som ägnar en stor del av inledningen till A House With Good Bones att beskriva en gam och låta huvudpersonen biologen resonera kring varför mammas gata är döpt efter en gam som inte finns varken i North Carolina eller i Nordamerika. (Mamma är konstig och huset är konstigt och boken är en habil, om än inte i den konkreta bemärkelsen beboelig, southern gothic av dussinsorten.) Med mycket mer: besök för all del gärna www.patreon.com/vargtimmenpodcast för mer information. Nostalgi, löst tyckande och akademisk analys.  

SPOILER ALERT: This episode includes spoilers for Volume 9 of The Wandering Inn.  Please skip this episode if you have not completed chapter 9.64 BH.  Today, Oshi and Dragonus are discussing Volume 9 and making predictions on the finale. Bookish Things  - Tor.com (Science Fiction and Fantasy publisher), The Sunlit Man by Brandon Sanderson, Digger webcomic by Ursula Vernon, Nettle and Bone by T. Kingfisher (Ursula Vernon), Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree; Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto, Yumi and the Nightmare Painter by Brandon Sanderson, The Cinder Spires series by Jim Butcher, Dead Man's Hand by James J. Butcher, An Inheritance of Magic by Benedict Jacka, Alex Verus series by Benedict Jacka, Futuristic Violence and Fancy Suits by David Wong, Defiant by Brandon Sanderson, Oscar Wars: A History of Hollywood in Gold, Sweat, and Tears by Michael Schulman; Superman vs. Hollywood by Jake Rossen, Speed-Reading Book Nerd Reviews (a blog), Defiance by C.J. Cherryh, The Expanse by James S.A. Corey

Hi folks! Ursula is resting this week, but somehow she still managed to make word count AND finish the edits for a book that y'all are eagerly awaiting. On my side, we have updates on my side project, my other productivity, and some odds and ends. After all that, we talk to Sam DeMase about how she stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charty Spotlight: Ali Forney Center A Power Mood About Sam DeMase Power Mood Book on Amazon Maintenance Phase If Books Could Kill Jury Duty She-Ra and the Princesses of Power Nurk, by Ursula Vernon

Mary Anne interviews Ursula Vernon, a.k.a. T. Kingfisher, about her work, with an interest in how Vernon pivots from writing for adults, to creating children's fiction. Is writing for certain ages really all that different? Mary Anne is also interested in how Vernon approaches worldbuilding in her imaginative work. This interview is a part of the Portolan Project, an initiative to provide a wealth of exceptional creative writing courses and resources. Episode show notes: speclit.org/ep-49-show-notes

In this episode, Jonathan and Gary have a long overdue extended discussion with the wonderful Ursula Vernon (aka T. Kingfisher), whose excellent horror novel A House With Good Bones appeared in late March, and whose thoroughly original imagining of the Sleeping Beauty story Thornhedge, is forthcoming in August. We also touch upon some of her best-known works like Nettle and Bone and A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking, what she read while growing up, her career from webcomic artist to children's author to fantasy and horror novelist, the role of humour in horror, and why even stories involving murder priests, child abductions, and gruesomely reanimated corpses are actually sweet romances. As always, we would like to thank Ursula for making the time to talk to us, and we hope you enjoy the episode.

And that's year six in the can! This week we'll give updates on our productivity, code, progress on signing things, and the latest of Ursula's book progress. And after all that, we have your yearly catch-up interview with Kevin Sonney, with guest interviewer Ursula Vernon! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: 988 Lifeline Charity Spotlight: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Charity Spotlight: Suicide Prevention Resource Center Charity Spotlight: Trans Lifeline Kevin Sonney on Twitter Kevin's ChickenCam on Twitch What is Site Reliability Engineering? Ologies Chickenology Episode(s) PatBoard Noteplan Bravestorming Movers Erase ReMarkable2 Staedtler Norris Digital Pencils John Wick Chapter 4 Prehistoric Planet Diablo IV Horizon: Forbidden West John Scalzi on Productivity Alchemy Wheaton's Law Jee Veerey by Bloodywood

Unstacked with Sarah (Bay County Public Library) and Stephen (Huntsville-Madison County Public Library). Join us for an interview with award-winning bestselling author, T. Kingfisher aka Ursula Vernon. We'll discuss her new contemporary Southern Gothic horror novel, A House with Good Bones. Unwind with Ursula as she shares her writing and research process, love of pulp novels, gardening, RPG tabletop games, libraries and more! For more information about T. Kingfisher/Ursula Vernon, visit her website at: https://www.redwombatstudio.com/. Stay safe and read my friend. It's good for you! #TKingfisher #UrsulaVernon #SouthernGothic #Horror #AHouseWithGoodBones #WhatMovestheDead #NettleandBone #LiteraryRetellings #PulpFiction #Libraries #NWRLS #HMCPL #WritingProcess #Author #AuthorInterview #TorNightFire #GraphicNovels #Illustrator #Gardening #Irises #GiantPalouseEarthworm #TheUndergroundChildren #RPG #TabletopGames

The Mamas are serving up short and sweet stories for your snacking pleasure in the 67th episode of the Two Lit Mamas podcast, a kidlit book review show, highlighting light-hearted short story collections that are perfect for the Middle Grade classroom.  Book Chat:Super Puzzletastic Mysteries an anthology edited by Chris GrabensteinThe Ice Cream Machine by Adam Rubin Pick 6: The Mamas fave short stories for grown upsThe Space Between the Trees by Jo Kaplan from the anthology Into the ForestThe Lake by Ray BradburyJackalope Wives by Ursula Vernon from Jackalope Wives and Other StoriesThe Falling Girl by Dino BuzzatiThe Other Side by Jaqueline WoodsonCurrents by Hannah Bottomy Voskuil www.twolitmamas.com

T. Kingfisher (aka Ursula Vernon) stops by the show to talk to Craig about a favorite childhood book of hers: Tailchaser’s Song by Tad Williams. Check out Ursula’s stuff here: https://www.redwombatstudio.com/ Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarium Check out the archives at https://www.thelegendarium.com/ Join the Discord community: https://discord.com/invite/FnCSsxx Twitter: https://twitter.com/LegendariumPod

T. Kingfisher (aka Ursula Vernon) stops by the show to talk to Craig about a favorite childhood book of hers: Tailchaser's Song by Tad Williams.   Check out Ursula's stuff here: https://www.redwombatstudio.com/   Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarium Check out the archives at https://www.thelegendarium.com/ Join the Discord community: https://discord.com/invite/FnCSsxx Twitter: https://twitter.com/LegendariumPod 

My guest this week is writer, artist and illustrator Ursula Vernon! Ursula and I talk about talk about gardening, Ursula's love of anthropomorphic animals, and writing the books we want to read. We discuss just how weird early science fiction and fantasy could be and what happens when a beloved series that goes off the rails. We also dig into the business side of what we do – travel, making money, and the complications of printing and self-publishing. Enjoy my conversation with Ursula Vernon!Find Ursula on Twitter and her website.Find Brian McClellan at his website, on Twitter and Instagram, or find his books on Amazon, direct from his bookstore, or wherever books are sold!Don't forget to support the show on Patreon, or pick up some swag on Redbubble. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt had a family emergency so Ursula stepped in to talk about the gross topic of grooming, and whether any one person has the power to make or break your career.    Links Mur on Focusmate! Mur on Twitter, Instagram, Youtube Newsletter, The Hot Mic Support via Patreon! John Anealio on Bandcamp I Should Be Writing tea blends Support local book stores! Station Eternity, Six Wakes, Solo: A Star Wars Story: Expanded Edition and more! OR Get signed books from my friendly local store, Flyleaf Books! Twitch schedule Oct. 17-Oct 21 (Eastern time): M 12:00p,: Ditch Diggers with Ursula Vernon T 3:00pm: I Should Be Writing with Eden Robins W 3:00pm: Gaming TBD Th 3:00pm: I Should Be Writing with Jule Selbo October 10, 2022 | Season 8 Ep 19 | murverse.com Copyright 2022, Mur Lafferty and Matt Wallace | CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 License

Ursula Vernon, aka T. Kingfisher is the author and illustrator of far more projects than is probably healthy. She has written over fifteen books for children, at least a dozen novels for adults, an epic webcomic called “Digger” and various short stories and other odds and ends. Kevin Sonney is a technology professional, media producer, and podcaster. A Linux Sysadmin and Open Source advocate, Kevin has over 30 years in the IT industry, with over 20 years in Open Source. Kevin hosts the weekly Productivity Alchemy Podcast. D&D Game Designer Dan Dillion returns for another edition of Meet Your Monsters, this time discussing Neogi. For general inquiries or show messages, please email dragontalk@sirensound.co Dragon Talk is executively produced by Greg Tito, Shelly Mazzanoble & Wizards of The Coast. Show production by Lisa Carr & Ryan Marth of Siren Sound. Podcast recording, editing, mixing and mastering by Ryan Marth & Siren Sound.Here's your guide to when each segment begins:Show open with Greg Tito and Shelly Mazzanoble - 0:00Meet Your Monsters - 06:02Interview - 26:29Outro - 1:29:10Greg Tito Twitter - twitter.com/gregtitoShelly Mazzanoble Twitter - twitter.com/shellymooUrsula Vernon - twitter.com/ursulayKevin Sonney - twitter.com/ksonneyDan Dillon Twitter - twitter.com/Dan_Dillon_1Dragon Talk Show Page - https://dnd.wizards.com/dragon-talk/podcast-hubSiren Sound - www.sirensound.coRyan Marth - bio.site/ryanmarthLisa Carr - twitter.com/yelizavetacarrLatest D&D Products - https://gtly.to/SVs8W_2f8D&D Newsletter - dnd.wizards.com/newsletterDragon + - https://dnd.wizards.com/content/dragonD&D Official Discord - https://discord.com/invite/dnd

Back to Basics  S18 Ep46 Good News Good News Team Rejection count: 215 Main Topic: Steffanie Moyers Author & Editor Steffanie Moyers talks about her new ebook, What Happens In… Staging and shooting professional and fun photo shoots Fiverr and working that freelance hustle to more leads Writing the stories in your head (pantsing all the time!) Vonnegut Love https://www.steffmoyers.com https://www.tiktok.com/@steffaniemoyers https://www.instagram.com/steffaniemoyers https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz1CL4w4mdgggJ1nIi0G--A https://twitter.com/steffaniemoyers Check out the official ISBW merch! Mur on Twitter, Instagram, Youtube Newsletter, The Hot Mic Support via Patreon! John Anealio on Bandcamp I Should Be Writing tea blends Twitch schedule for July 18-22: 11th Monday 12pm: Ditch Diggers with Ursula Vernon 12th Tuesday 3pm: I Should Be Writing 13th Wednesday 3pm: Thousand Year Old Vampire Solo RPG, 9pm (POSSIBLE) Stardew Valley stream with friends! 14th Thursday 3pm: I Should Be Writing July 7, 2022 | Season 18 Ep 46 | murverse.com Copyright 2022, Mur Lafferty | CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 License

Dark Side of the Library Minisode #57: "Nettle and Bone" by T. Kingfisher (Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, we will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you) Nettle and Bone https://amzn.to/3OdHqjT   T. Kingfisher: http://www.redwombatstudio.com/     Follow Dark Side of the Library on Facebook and on Instagram! Dark Side of the Library Website

Back to Basics S18 Ep45 The first in our twelve episode Back to Basics series! But did you know you could pre-order signed copies of my new book Station Eternity?  I'm going to be covering basic writing advice for the next twelve episodes. Open STATION: ETERNITY will be out October 4 2022  2022 Word Count: 120k Upcoming changes to ISBW: themed limited series are the new normal Good News Good News Team Rejection count: 204 Main Topic: Back to Basics Addressing the imagined fears that sneak up on you when considering a creative career Fear of failure when starting a project, Fear of success and its link to impostor syndrome Having the courage to say “yes” or “hello” There are a few real concerns when walking the path of a creative career Perfectionism: It's A Trap! Refer to: Ira Glass, “The Gap”: https://www.thisamericanlife.org/extras/the-gap Comparison to others: It's A Trap! Links Check out the official ISBW merch! Mur on Twitter, Instagram, Youtube Newsletter, The Hot Mic Support via Patreon! John Anealio on Bandcamp I Should Be Writing tea blends Twitch schedule for July 18-22: 18th Monday 12pm: Ditch Diggers with Ursula Vernon 19th Tuesday 3pm: I Should Be Writing 20th Wednesday 3pm: Thousand Year Old Vampire Solo RPG, 9pm (POSSIBLE) Stardew Valley stream with friends! 21st Thursday 3pm: I Should Be Writing Coming in August: Return of podcasts, and a live RPG play of Brindlewood Bay! July 5, 2022 | Season 18 Ep 45 | murverse.com Copyright 2022, Mur Lafferty | CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 License

“When you're writing a children's book, it shares much relation with horror, because it has to be usually very immediate and very visceral and gripping. Because otherwise the kids are gonna get bored. And your window of opportunity to grab the reader is … longer with horror, you can do the slow creeping dread better, but you have to grab the reader, metaphorically, by the throat.” Whether you know her as Ursula Vernon or T. Kingfisher, one thing is for sure—this Hugo, Nebula, and Locus award-winning author always pulls us in with her captivating fantasies and chilling thrillers—which remains true of her two new books, Nettle & Bone and What Moves the Dead, both releasing this year. Ursula joins us on the show to talk about the fine line between writing children's books and writing horror and her love for gothic stories, the artwork that inspired this stunning cover, mycology, the lesser-known life of Beatrix Potter, what she's working on next and what games she's playing, and much more with guest host, Kat Sarfas. And we end this episode with TBR Topoff book recommendations from Marc and Becky.   Featured Books (Episode): What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher The Fall of the House of Usher and Other Writings by Edgar Allen Poe The White People and Other Weird Stories by Arthur Machen The Willows by Algernon Blackwood The Angel of the Crows by Katherine Addison The Haunted Mesa by Louis L'Amour   Featured Books (TBR Topoff): The Initial Insult by Mindy McGinnis The Pale Blue Eye by Louis Bayard   This episode of Poured Over is produced and hosted by Kat Sarfas and mixed by Harry Liang. Follow us here for new episodes Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays).   A full transcript of this show is available here.

S8 Ep9 Streamed live, May, 2022.   Whoops, I told you I needed a break this past spring. I never got this out to folks. Recorded mid-may I believe.  Links Ursula Vernon   Mur on Twitter, Youtube, website  Matt on Twitter, YouTube, website Support via Patreon Twitch schedule for July 11-15: 11th Monday 12pm: Ditch Diggers with Ursula Vernon 12th Tuesday 3pm: I Should Be Writing 13th Wednesday 3pm: Thousand Year Old Vampire Solo RPG 14th Thursday 3pm: I Should Be Writing All times EDT May something, 2022 | Season 8 Ep 9 | murverse.com Copyright 2022, Mur Lafferty and Matt Wallace | CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 License

S8 Ep8 Streamed live, July 5, 2022.   I'm joined by Grant Baciocco and we talk about video and TikTok and how to know what kind of content to make, if you're digging ditches!  Links Toiley on TikTok, Youtube, Twitch  The Toiley's Christmas Album  Mur on Twitter, Youtube, website  Matt on Twitter, YouTube, website Support via Patreon  Twitch schedule for July 11-15: 11th Monday 12pm: Ditch Diggers with Ursula Vernon 12th Tuesday 3pm: I Should Be Writing 13th Wednesday 3pm: Thousand Year Old Vampire Solo RPG 14th Thursday 3pm: I Should Be Writing All times EDT   July 5, 2022 | Season 8 Ep 8 | murverse.com Copyright 2022, Mur Lafferty and Matt Wallace | CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 License

Some recommended resources for organizations fighting abortion bans and advancing reproductive justice:https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bffforaccesshttps://secure.actblue.com/donate/supportabortionfundshttps://www.abortionfinder.org/Tiffany Aching, a 9 year old living on a sheep farm in the rolling grassy lowlands of the Disc, is not your ordinary child. However, we saw a lot of ourselves in her. This meditation on loss, childhood, and what it means to be someone who actually THINKS and LOOKS in a world full of people too busy just getting by is a beautiful, scary, and hilarious story written by, as our guest puts it, "possibly one of the greatest authors of the last thousand years".Ursula Vernon, aka T. Kingfisher is the author and illustrator of far more projects than is probably healthy. She has written over fifteen books for children (many of which Aaron has read to his children multiple times with great enjoyment), at least a dozen novels for adults, an epic webcomic called “Digger” and various short stories and other odds and ends.She has won Hugos, Mythopoeic, Locus, Sequoia, Nebula, Lodestar, Dragon, and numerous other awards, often repeatedly. She can be found at Red Wombat Studio, on twitter at @ursulav and probably more than a few other places.***Check us out on twitter at @atuin_podHelp us keep the lights on via our Patreon!Follow individual hosts at @urizenxvii, @The_Miannai, and @JustenwritesWe can also be found at www.compleatdiscography.pageOur art is by the indomitable Jess who can be found at @angryartist113Music is by Incompetech and used under a Creative Commons 4.0 Attribution license.Take a Chance by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4457-take-a-chanceFuzzball Parade by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5044-fuzzball-paradeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

We did it! Five years of Productivity Alchemy all done! And after we talk about our productivity for the week, we have our annual catch-up interview with host Kevin Sonney, conducted by co-host Ursula Vernon. Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Tango's Extra Life Kevin Sonney on Twitter Kevin Sonney on OSDC ReMarkable2 Gather Virtual Space Official Productivity Alchemy Planner Pages by Reagan Earl

Jennifer Nestojko, writer, poet, teacher, and bard discusses some of her new works with us and recommends some excellent reading. She schools John with facts on writing, and highlights symbolism, women, and disability, though not all together. We had a very good time talking with her, and you will have a good time listening to her! … Continue...Episode 147 – Interview with Jennifer Nestojko

Streamed live, April 11, 2022. Ursula was recently asked "what's selling right now?" and we discuss that and why we HATE that question. Next week: Matt is back! Links Mur on Twitter, Youtube Matt on Twitter, YouTube, website Ursula on Twitter, website Support via Patreon or Ko-Fi! April 11, 2022 | Season 8 Ep 2 | murverse.com Copyright 2022, Mur Lafferty and Matt Wallace | CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 License

Streamed live, April 4, 2022. Matt and I have fun talking about publishing, and catching up for the last several months. Next week: Ursula Vernon co-hosts. Links Mur on Twitter, Youtube Matt on Twitter, YouTube, Website Support via Patreon or Ko-Fi! Twitch schedule for April 18-30: Mon: Ditch Diggers with Matt Wallace 12pm Tues: ISBW 3pm Wed: Gaming (Inscription) 3pm Thurs: ISBW 3pm Sat: Spoilers Club: One for All 6pm All times EDT April 4, 2022 | Season 8 Ep 1 | murverse.com Copyright 2022, Mur Lafferty and Matt Wallace | CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 License

The fantasy romance novel Paladin's Grace by T. Kingfisher blew Jennifer away when she first read it, and now she recommends it to everyone…except for Heather, apparently! Paladin's Grace introduces us to Stephen, a paladin who's struggling to find a new purpose until the day a tempting woman runs into his arms and shakes up his world. Can a fake makeout solve all their problems? Survey says: Yes!Trigger warnings: View a list of trigger warnings for the Saint of Steel series via BookTriggerWarnings.com or on T. Kingfisher's website via redwombatstudio.comArticles and shows referenced in the episode, by timestamp:00:00 - Learn more about Paladin's Grace by T. Kingfisher on Goodreads or the author's website.52:00 - The K-drama Heather refers to here is technically titled Guardian: The Great and Lonely God, but really is most commonly known as Goblin.

Open 2022 Word Count: 39600ish Ursula's word count today: 1120 Good News Good News Team Rejection count: 93 Main Topic: Ursula Vernon. ‘Nuff Said. A Wild T. Kingfisher Appears! Here There Be Cursing… Sushi Good, deep fried fish bad… wait, what? Nah, really? Book Club: We Fear No Spoilers Here (or, Don't Talk About Spoiler Club) The dietary habits of oxpeckers Story time: Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking Evil Mur and Evil Ursula Appear! Ursula's new project: Steven Universe meets Silence of the Lambs The discovery of birdwatching Bonus Content Pitching & Selling books on Twitter How Live Hate-Tweeting Midsommar led to a sale Top Three Tips for Writing Middle Grade Stories March 17, 2022 | Season 18 Ep 23 | murverse.com Copyright 2022, Mur Lafferty | BY-NC-SA 3.5 License