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Book Cult
212-Wicked Forest

Book Cult

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 119:29


What is our girl Willow up to in the second book of the De Beers series? Getting married, obviously but also becoming besties with a professor who doesn't understand professional boundaries and ignoring a bunch of signs that her brother needs to get some serious help. Listen to hear one chapter of a very VC Andrews plot and like 15 chapters of red flags being ignored by a 20 year old girl who maybe should ask for some help.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support.

Book Cult
211-Willow

Book Cult

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 93:03


Today we are talking about Willow, the first book in the De Beers series by VC Andrews. If you are expecting a wild ride like that in Flowers in the Attic or My Sweet Audrina then be prepared to be disappointed because even though it has all the usual VC elements (dead parents, rich people, creepy brother), it's like pretty chill."More like yawn-o"WARNING: death of a parent, sexual assault, mental illness, depression, suicideBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support.

Book Cult
180-Cinnamon

Book Cult

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 64:27


If you wanted the classic VC Andrews novel without all that pesky plot, this is the book for you. It has a teen girl who is so much better than any other high school kid but none of the death and drama of a normal VC book then I got great news for you! This book has a girl who gets the lead in her school play and like that is it. Well, that and a dad who is for sure making up some wild story to hide the fact that he totally cheated on his wife while she was in a coma.This episode is brought to you by Dill Weed and Saffron.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support.

The Chills at Will Podcast
Episode 245 with Shannon Sanders, Author of Company, the Winner of the LA Times Art Seidenbaum Award for First Fiction, and a Master Class in Creating Empathy, Sympathy, and Awe for Their Smoothness

The Chills at Will Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 67:22


Notes and Links to Shannon Sanders' Work      For Episode 245, Pete welcomes Shannon Sanders, and the two discuss, among other topics, her childhood love of books, Toni Morrison and her powerful and pivotal work, Shannon's writing for her job as a lawyer, rocking sneakers at a prize-winning, and salient themes and issues in her collection like generational differences, sacrifice, family bonds, motherhood, the title's connection to guests and hosts(esses), and racism and sexism and the ways in which they work on the characters' pasts and presents.      Shannon Sanders is the author of the linked short story collection Company, which won the 2024 Los Angeles Times Book Prize's Art Seidenbaum Award for First Fiction, was named a Publishers Weekly and Debutiful Best Book of 2023, and was shortlisted for the 2024 William Saroyan International Prize for Writing. Her short fiction has appeared in One Story, Sewanee Review, Virginia Quarterly Review, Electric Literature, and elsewhere, and received a PEN/Robert J. Dau Short Story Prize for Emerging Writers. She lives in Silver Spring with her husband and three sons.   Buy Company   Review of Company in Washington Post   Shannon Sanders' Website   At about 1:35, Pete shouts out Shannon's stellar Twitter presence  At about 3:00, Shannon charts her childhood reading journey, and how she became an active writer from high school on At about 5:40, Shannon talks about chill-inducing writing and writers, including Toni Morrison, Octavia Butler, Stephen King, and VC Andrews, with modern writers like Lisa Taddeo, Deesha Philyaw, Danielle Evans,  At about 9:15, Shannon responds to Pete's questions about representation in what she has read, and she shouts out Toni Morrison (including Jazz) and Octavia Butler, to whom she was introduced in Vicki Adamson's high school class At about 11:55, Shannon talks about the writing in her lawyerly life and how it informs her fiction At about 13:50, Shannon details the wonderful experience of winning her prize at the LA Times Book Festival and her unique footwear At about 16:10, Shannon talks about Company's genre and the links between stories At about 17:30, Shannon outlines the background and rationale for using a family tree at the beginning of the book At about 19:15, Pete highlights a Sebastian Maniscalco skit that has to do with the shift in the last few decades in having “company” at home, and Shannon explains her collection's stories' connections to the idea of hosts(esses) and guests At about 21:00, Pete gives background on “The Good, Good Men,” the collection's first story, and alludes to Antonya Nelson's “In the Land of Men” At about 23:30, Birds of paradise as a story and the birds themselves are discussed as Pete asks about debts and generational expectations for all women and for Black women At about 27:35, Shannon talks about a story where you uses second person, its inspirations in Jamaica Kincaid's legendary “Girl” and others, and birth order and generational differences At about 30:50, The two discuss the theme of sacrifice through a flashback story At about 34:35, Pete highlights a story based on flashback and incredible selflessness and the ways in which the collection felt “finished” At about 38:00, Ideas of “old money” and treasured memories and empathy are discussed  At about 39:15, Shannon talks about the story “Rioja” and traces the family's machinations and subtleties At about 41:35, “La Belle Hottentot” is discussed, including the sordid and tragic history, and how it is one of two stories that are different perspectives from the  At about 44:00, Opal, the family matriarch is analyzed through a pivotal story in the collection At about 47:45, Shannon responds to Pete's questions about maintaining continuity in her story collection At about 50:50, Shannon answers Pete's questions about how much she herself shows up in the collection's characters  At about 53:00, Pete quotes Ruth Madievsky about the ways in which different writers write and edit, and Shannon discusses her own style(s) At about 54:55, The two explore ghosts and their significance in the collection At about 56:00, Shannon gives interesting background on the character Lucy and her childhood friend and the storyline At about 57:30, a “literal” ghost story is probed At about 1:01:15, Shannon talks about exciting new projects and whether characters from Company will be expanded upon At about 1:02:50, Shannon gives contact info and info for buying her book      You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow me on IG, where I'm @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where I'm @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch this and other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both my YouTube Channel and my podcast while you're checking out this episode.    I am very excited about having one or two podcast episodes per month featured on the website of Chicago Review of Books. The audio will be posted, along with a written interview culled from the audio. A big thanks to Rachel León and Michael Welch at Chicago Review.    Sign up now for The Chills at Will Podcast Patreon: it can be found at patreon.com/chillsatwillpodcastpeterriehl     Check out the page that describes the benefits of a Patreon membership, including cool swag and bonus episodes. Thanks in advance for supporting my one-man show, my DIY podcast and my extensive reading, research, editing, and promoting to keep this independent podcast pumping out high-quality content! This month's Patreon bonus episode features segments from conversations with Deesha Philyaw, Luis Alberto Urrea, Chris Stuck, and more, as they reflect on chill-inducing writing and writers that have inspired their own work.       This is a passion project of mine, a DIY operation, and I'd love for your help in promoting what I'm convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form.    The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com.     Please tune in for Episode 246 with Ruben Reyes, Jr. He is the son of two Salvadoran immigrants, completed his MFA in fiction at the Iowa Writers' Workshop; and is a graduate of Harvard College. His writing has appeared in Audible Originals, The Boston Globe, The Washington Post, The Acentos Review, Strange Horizons, Poynter, and other publications. His debut story collection, There is a Rio Grande in Heaven, is out as of today, August 6, along with our wonderful conversation. Happy Pub Day, Ruben! Lastly, please go to https://ceasefiretoday.com/, which features 10+ actions to help bring about Ceasefire in Gaza.

Book Cult
172-Darkest Hour

Book Cult

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 102:05


The prequel and final book in the Cutler series is here and it is disturbing. Join us as we talk about a gross confederate legacy, romance novels making women crazy, and religious extremeism from a child. It is a classic VC Andrews novel so listen at your own risk.Trigger warnings: animal cruelty, sexual abuse, child abuse, death of a child, death of a parent, additctionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support.

Book Cult
164-Twlight's Child

Book Cult

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 122:49


Dawn cannot catch a break in this one. She has to deal with not one but TWO custody issues, blackmailing, a couple funerals, and her ugly sister dressing like a ho. It's just too much for one teen mom/sucessful business owner to take. Listen to hear all the drama happening in the third book of the Culter series by VC Andrews.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support.

Book Cult
162-Secrets of the Morning

Book Cult

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 100:57


VC Andrews is back at it with the second book in the Cutler series. This time Dawn is in New York and her life stays chaotic as ever. Listen to hear about teen friendships, sad boi poetry, and clues to as what time period this book takes place in. Seriously, if you know what time period this is supposed to be taking place in please let us know.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support.

The Doug Couch show
Book review of the next two books in the orphan series plus, I taste test surprise

The Doug Couch show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 30:09


Is the next two books in the orphan series by VC Andrews, Brooke and Raven plus I taste test for you guys. Hope you guys enjoy.

The Doug Couch show
First two books in the orphan series by VC Andrews book review

The Doug Couch show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 16:13


If you like, plot twist and really twisted stories, then VC Andrews is for you. First book is butterfly. Second book is Crystal. Hope you guys enjoy.

Why Do We Own This DVD?
252. Flowers in the Attic (1987)

Why Do We Own This DVD?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2023 110:27


Diane and Sean discuss that one book that got passed around between all the girls in junior high, Flowers in the Attic. Episode music is, "Flowers in the Attic" by Christopher Young, from the OST.-  Our theme song is by Brushy One String-  Artwork by Marlaine LePage-  Why Do We Own This DVD?  Merch available at Teepublic-  Follow the show on social media:-  IG: @whydoweownthisdvd- Tumblr: WhyDoWeOwnThisDVD-  Follow Sean's Plants on IG: @lookitmahplantsSupport the show

Queers & Soaps
115: VC Andrews' Dawn: Part 3

Queers & Soaps

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 48:15


In this episode Tommy, Gregory, Aaron and Jon discuss Part 3 of VC Andrews' Lifetime mini series Dawn: Twilights Child

Come On Over - A Jeff Mauro Podcast
Come on Over...Catching up and Two Top 10's!

Come On Over - A Jeff Mauro Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 77:15


Watch Mauro Provisions' viral Big Mac Taco video!Check out Jeff's Instagram Post of Lorenzo banging it out on da drums!Listen to The Jewel Bag's EP SHITTIN' HITZ!Listen to all of Jeff's Tunes on SOUNDCLOUD!Subscribe to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL! Have Questions? Send yours to askjeff@comeonover.com!  

Queers & Soaps
114: VC Andrews' Dawn: Part 2

Queers & Soaps

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 46:01


In this episode, we discuss part 2 of VC Andrews' Dawn.

The Literary License Podcast
Season 6: Episode 317 - AMERICA GOES DARK: Flowers in the Attic (VC Andrews) (Film: 1987)

The Literary License Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2023 88:44


Book:  Flowers in the Attic              By V C Andrews   Film:    Flowers in the Attic (1987)   Flowers in the Attic is a 1979 Gothic novel by V. C. Andrews. It is the first book in the Dollanganger Series, and was followed by Petals on the Wind, If There Be Thorns, Seeds of Yesterday, Garden of Shadows, Christopher's Diary: Secrets of Foxworth, Christopher's Diary: Echoes of Dollanganger and Christopher's Diary: Secret Brother. The novel is written in the first-person, from the point of view of Cathy Dollanganger. It was twice adapted into films in 1987 and 2014. The book was extremely popular, selling over forty million copies world-wide.   Flowers in the Attic is a 1987 American psychological horror film directed by Jeffrey Bloom and starring Louise Fletcher, Victoria Tennant, Kristy Swanson, and Jeb Stuart Adams. Its plot follows four children who, after the death of their father, are held captive in the attic of their abusive grandmother's sprawling estate by their cruel and manipulative mother. It is based on V. C. Andrews' 1979 novel of the same name. At one point Wes Craven was scheduled to direct the film, and had completed a screenplay draft. Producers were disturbed by his approach to the incest-laden story, however, and Jeffrey Bloom ended up with writing and directing duties.   Opening Credits; Introduction (2.30); Background History (13.20); Flowers in the Attic Plot Synopsis (14.25); Book Thoughts(20.23); Let's Rate (41.09); Introducing a Film (54.33); Flowers in the Attic (1987) Film Trailer (55.54); Lights, Camera, Action (57.53); How Many Stars (1:19.18); End Credits (1:24.36); Closing Credits (1:26.13)   Opening Credits– Epidemic Sound – copyright 2021. All rights reserved   Closing Credits:  Flowers on the Wall by the Statler Brothers.  Taken from the album Flowers On The Wall.  Copyright 1965 Columbia Records. ​ Original Music copyrighted 2020 Dan Hughes Music and the Literary License Podcast.    All rights reserved.  Used with Kind Permission.   All songs available through Amazon Music.

Queers & Soaps
113: VC Andrews' Dawn: Part 1

Queers & Soaps

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 65:30


In this episode, we discuss part 1 of VC Andrews' Dawn.

It Just Makes Sense
Chit Chat 92 VC Andrews, Card Playing and Tarot Cards

It Just Makes Sense

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2023 43:10


This week double trouble is back from a 4th of July break.  Jeff was watching some VC Andrews movies and they discuss why everyone is obsessed with the incestuous series.  Jeff was shufflin up some cards and has an upcoming date.  Sam took in loads of content, read a couple books and had a tarot card sesh.

The Blind Rage podcast: Horror Movie Commentaries

The 1987 adaptation of FLOWERS IN THE ATTIC may be a poor retelling of the classic VC Andrews novel, missing a number of major story elements and tweaking others, but I've always thought it stood on its own merits. Say what you will about the sheer ridiculousness of the ending or some of the lukewarm performances, but there is no denying Louise Fletcher's embodiment of Olivia Foxworth, the evil grandmother, who takes pleasure in the suffering of innocent children. She alone is worth embracing Jeffrey Bloom's vision. Much like the novel, this film was a large part of my formative years, and, as usual, it was a lot of fun sharing stories and memories with Tony the Tiger a.k.a. The Thunder from Down Under, as we deliver this week's commentary for The Blind Rage Podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blindragepod/message

V.C.'s Pieces
Episode 39: Is It Okay To Say That?

V.C.'s Pieces

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2023 92:35


What's that you say? You'd really love a VC Andrews adventure, but with an uncomfortable racial tinge? Well then settle into a jukebox joint, buckle your flue belt, and get ready to meet Rain! She is from a Project but really, she has ~*~quality~*~ dontcha know? Anywho, let's all take another dirt poor to diamond rich Jorny!

Wrestling With The Future
Dark Fantasy & Horror Authors Tamara Thorne & Alistair Cross

Wrestling With The Future

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 60:45


The Return of Tamara Thorne & Alistair Cross Alistair Cross and Tamara Thorne joined forces in 2012 and in collaboration, they have written several novels including The Cliffhouse Haunting, The Ghosts of Ravencrest, and Mother. They are collaborating actively on several more novels and together, they also host the horror-themed radio show Thorne & Cross: Haunted Nights LIVE! which has featured such guests as Anne Rice, Laurell K. Hamilton, Christopher Moore, Chelsea Quinn Yarbro, VC Andrews, Preston & Child, Charlaine Harris, and Christopher Rice. Currently, Thorne & Cross are writing the continuing Ravencrest Saga, and a sequel to Tamara's Candle Bay, which will feature Michael, Winter, and Chynna from Alistair's vampire novel, The Crimson Corset. 

Best Book Club with Shanna and Jen
I Didn't Enjoy That, So I'm Going To Read Another One - What We're Reading and Other Stuff

Best Book Club with Shanna and Jen

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 33:06


This week on What We're Reading and Other Stuff, Jen is on vacation and recording from the Gulf Islands so we had some internet lag and Shanna didn't read anything because...summer!  But Jen managed to read a few books so don't even worry about it. If you are joining us for book club, the discussion for Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid is happening over on Instagram right now starting today and will be lasting all week, so head over there to our stories to join in! Books Mentioned in this Episode:My Policeman by Bethan RobertsTake My Hand by Dolen Perkins-ValdezFinlay Donovan is Killing It by Elle CosimanoThe Stepford Wives by Ira LevinGods of Green Mountain by V.C. AndrewsPeril at End House by Agatha ChristieLibro.fm.best_bookclub@outlook.comPatreonwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram

Smut Your Mouth
Flowers in the Attic

Smut Your Mouth

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 91:03


Oh, brother... buckle up and strap in as Britney, Sheena and Brianna discuss Flowers in the Attic by VC Andrews in this week's episode of Smut Your Mouth. Best grab a donut beforehand because you're about to lose your appetite.**TRIGGER WARNING**This episode discusses some heavy topics, including physical and mental abuse, child abuse, SA, incest, animal cruelty/death and death of a parent.

Wrestling With The Future
Horror Authors Tamara Thorne & Alistair Cross

Wrestling With The Future

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2022 60:41


Horror Authors Tamara Thorne & Alistair Cross Tamara Thorne was born in the City of Angels, Los Angeles, California. She published her first novel, Winter Scream, in February 1991 under her pen name Chris Curry, a book that was co-authored with Dean James. Since that time, Tamara Thorne has authored nearly 20 novels, both standalone and in series. She penned the Sorority in 2003, and The Ghosts of Ravencrest series, and currently co-authors with Alistair Cross Alistair Cross grew up on horror stories and scary movies, and by the age of eight, began writing his own stories. First published in 2012, he has since co-authored "The Cliffhouse Haunting" and "Mother" with Tamara Thorne and is working on several other projects. His debut solo novel, The Crimson Corset, was an Amazon bestseller. The Midnight Ripper, book 4 in The Vampires of Crimson Cove series is coming in summer of 22 ... Currently, Thorne & Cross are hosts of Thorne & Cross: Carnival Macabre, where listeners can discover all manner of demented delights, unearth terrifying treasures, and explore the unknown. Alistair Cross and Tamara Thorne joined forces in 2012 and in collaboration, they have written several novels including The Cliffhouse Haunting, The Ghosts of Ravencrest, and Mother. They are currently collaborating actively on several more novels and together, they also host the horror-themed radio show Thorne & Cross: Haunted Nights LIVE! which has featured such guests as Anne Rice, VC Andrews, Christopher Moore and a veritable who's who of horror. Currently, Thorne & Cross are writing the continuing Ravencrest Saga, and a sequel to Tamara's Candle Bay, which will feature Michael, Winter, and Chynna from Alistair's vampire novel, The Crimson Corset. 

I Love A Lifetime Movie
Wild Horses Improvs "Flowers in the Attic: THE ORIGIN"

I Love A Lifetime Movie

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2022 36:21


And for our third and final episode with Wild Horses, we bring you scenes from a brand-new VC Andrews premiere, yet to be released! Flowers in the Attic: THE ORIGIN is a four-part series that goes back in time to reveal why the evil grandmother locked her grandchildren (the flowers) in the attic decades later. Listen to Wild Horses take the story to the moon and back and then go watch what really happens – arguably a storyline that is just as wild as ours! – starting July 9th with the first episode of the series: THE MARRIAGE. Thanks to our amazing guest hosts from Wild Horses: Lauren Lapkus, Erin Whitehead, Mary Holland and Stephanie Allynne! If you miss the premiere, you can watch it on MyLifetime.com for free starting July 10 through July 20, 2022, and after then on the Lifetime app or on Amazon, Itunes, Googplay or Vudu-Fandango! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I Love A Lifetime Movie
BONUS! Wild Horses Improvs Flowers in the Attic

I Love A Lifetime Movie

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 32:49


Today, and for the next three weeks, we have something extra special for you Lifetime lovers. Nothing gets more Lifetime than the VC Andrews series, Flowers in the Attic. And in light of brand-new VC Andrew premieres coming in July, we've invited the insanely talented improv group Wild Horses to take over our feed. They'll be bringing you some of the best scenes from the movies and spin them into tales even wilder than the original stories themselves. We, of course, start where the story begins: Flowers in the Attic. Go watch the full Flowers in the Attic on the Lifetime Movie Club.Thanks to our amazing guest hosts from Wild Horses: Lauren Lapkus, Erin Whitehead, Mary Holland, and Stephanie Allynne! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cinematic Heartland: A Filmmaking Podcast
Ep 95: Katie Otten - Inner Worlds, Dungeons & Dragons, and VC Andrews

Cinematic Heartland: A Filmmaking Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2022 60:41


On this episode of Cinematic Heartland: A Filmmaking Podcast, Actor Katie Otten joins us from Omaha, NE to talk about what got her involved in filmmaking, the filmmaking scene in the Omaha area, her web series called Inner Worlds, Dungeons & Dragons, and how she ended up on the cover of a VC Andrews novel. She also shares her experience as an adjunct professor at University of Nebraska – Omaha and what prompted her to pursue that opportunity.

The Chills at Will Podcast
Episode 114 with Reyna Grande: Brilliant and Award-Winning Memoirist, Novelist, and Author of 2022's Triumph, A Ballad of Love and Glory

The Chills at Will Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 65:40


Episode 114 Notes and Links to Reyna Grande's Work            On Episode 114 of The Chills at Will Podcast, Pete welcomes Reyna Grande, and the two discuss, among other topics, Reyna's early reading and love of stories of all kinds, her evolving ideas of “El Otro Lado,” her early writing and “finding her voice,” and the intensive research she undertook for her latest book, A Ballad of Love and Glory. Reyna expands upon themes and events from this chapter in US/Mexican history, as well as legacies of The St. Patrick's Battalion and connections between the book's events and events of today.          Reyna Grande is the author of the bestselling memoir, The Distance Between Us, (Atria, 2012) where she writes about her life before and after she arrived in the United States from Mexico as an undocumented child immigrant. The much-anticipated sequel, A Dream Called Home (Atria), was released in 2018.  Her other works include the novels, Across a Hundred Mountains, (Atria, 2006) and Dancing with Butterflies (Washington Square Press, 2009) which were published to critical acclaim. The Distance Between Us is also available as a young readers edition from Simon & Schuster's Children's Division–Aladdin. Her books have been adopted as the common read selection by schools, colleges, and cities across the country. She has two forthcoming books due to be published in 2022: A Ballad of Love and Glory (Atria, March 15), a novel set during the Mexican-American War, and an anthology by and about undocumented Americans called Somewhere We Are Human: Authentic Voices on Migration, Survival and New Beginnings (HarperVia, June 7). Reyna has received an American Book Award, the El Premio Aztlán Literary Award, and the International Latino Book Award. In 2012, she was a finalist for the prestigious National Book Critics Circle Awards, and in 2015 she was honored with a Luis Leal Award for Distinction in Chicano/Latino Literature. The young reader's version of The Distance Between Us received a 2017 Honor Book Award for the Américas Award for Children's and Young Adult Literature and a 2016 Eureka! Honor Awards from the California Reading Association, and an International Literacy Association Children's Book Award 2017. Reyna is a proud member of the Macondo Writer's Workshop founded by Sandra Cisneros, where she has also served as faculty.   Buy A Ballad of Love and Glory and Reyna's Grande's Other Work   Reyna Grande's Opinión Piece for The New York Times- " ‘American Dirt' Has Us Talking. That's a Good Thing."   Reyna Grande's Website   Article: “During the Mexican-American War, Irish-Americans Fought for Mexico in the ‘Saint Patrick's Battalion' ” At about 3:10, Reyna talks about how things are going in the week leading up to the publication of A Ballad of Love and Glory (the episode was filmed in the week before the March 15 release   At about 4:00, Pete asks about Reyna's experiences with words, language, and intellectual curiosity as a kid; she talks about access and cites the radio show that really moved her    At about 10:00, Reyna discusses how dramas helped her escape      At about 11:05, Reyna responds to Pete's question about how she'd define “El Otro Lado”   At about 13:00, Pete asks Reyna about her love of reading and story as she was newly arrived in the US   At about 14:00, Reyna describes “discovering” Latino/a literature and coming into awareness that she “wasn't in the books [she] was reading”   At about 16:00, Reyna talks about “being connected” to VC Andrews' work   At about 18:00, Pete recounts a random run-in with romance novel model Fabio   At about 18:30, Pete and Reyna discuss Reyna's opinion column and her role in the aftermath of the American Dirt publishing fiasco, as this eases the transition into Reyna's ideas of changes in representation for Latinx writers   At about 22:40, Pete wonders about Reyna's thoughts on being at a point in her career where she has more independence    At about 24:10, Reyna expounds upon the importance of a Prop 209 protest in her college days   At about 26:45, Pete asks Reyna about “finding [her] voice” and realizing that she was, little by little, performing activism through writing   At about 28:20, Pete asks Reyna about contemporary writers who are making a difference through their writing, including Viet Thanh Nguyen   At about 30:55, Pete thanks Reyna for her visits to his school a few years back, and talks about how cool it    At about 32:10, Reyna responds to Pete's questions about the separation between author and narrator in Across a Hundred Mountains; she talks about how this book and Dancing with Butterflies didn't need a lot of research    At about 34:30, Reyna details the excruciating research for A Ballad of Love and Glory   At about 36:50, Pete remarks on how well Reyna depicts the “fog of war” and the idea of “war is hell”    At about 37:40, Reyna provides a background for the seeds of the book    At about 40:00, Reyna details her mindset in designing the book's structure and love story   At about 41:00, Reyna gives background on John Riley and Irish immigrants to the US   At about 42:30, Pete wonders about research done for the book, particularly with regard to the language used by the battalion and the mindset of the immigrant; Reyna shouts out The University of Galway's History Department's help   At about 44:45, Pete cites a telling quote from the book about ideas of “conquered” and “conqueror” and asks Reyna about connections between the book and today   At about 47:00, Pete remarks on the realistic battle scenes of the book and asks Reyna who plays who if a movie were to be made   At about 49:40, Reyna discusses Ximena's story, her background, and how she explored Ximena on the page   At about 51:45, the two discuss Santa Anna and his depiction in the book, as well as how he is seen in contemporary México    At about 53:30, Reyna details how The Battalion of San Patricio is remembered today   At about 55:00, Pete asks Reyna about “moralizing” in the novel   At about 57:00, Reyna shares how the book's characters are still “living with [her]”   At about 58:15, the two discuss themes of healing and class and the military's racial/class  differences in the book   At about 59:30, Reyna responds to Pete's questions about healing herself after writing such brutal battle scenes; she connects the pandemic to the writing of the book   At about 1:00:50, Pete wonders about early feedback from readers regarding the novel   At about 1:03:10, Reyna highlights upcoming book publication events     You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow me on IG, where I'm @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where I'm @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both my YouTube Channel and my podcast while you're checking out this episode.  This is a passion project of mine, a DIY operation, and I'd love for your help in promoting what I'm convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form. The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com.     Please tune in for Episode 115 with Jennifer Fliss. a Seattle-based writer with over 200 stories and essays that have appeared in various publications. She has been nominated four times for The Pushcart Prize and her story, Hineni, was selected for inclusion in the Best Small Fictions 2019 anthology. Her flash fiction collection, The Predatory Animal Ball was published in late 2021. The episode will air on March 29.

The Ordinary, Extraordinary Cemetery
Episode 73 - Women Writers Buried in Virginia

The Ordinary, Extraordinary Cemetery

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 44:06


Jennie and Dianne welcome writer and professor of English Sharon Pajka, PhD back to the show to discuss her latest book, "Women Writers Buried in Virginia". What started out as a summer visit to the grave of acclaimed Gothic horror writer VC Andrews, soon became a trek across Virginia to visit the graves and share the stories of 44 Ordinary Extraordinary women writers whose final resting places are scattered throughout the state. Join us for part one of our delightful discussion as we kick off Women's History month on this episode of the Ordinary Extraordinary Cemetery podcast.To purchase your copy of "Women Writers Buried in Virginia" by Sharon Pajka, PhD, follow these links:The History Press link: https://www.arcadiapublishing.com/Products/9781467150668 Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Writers-Buried-Virginia-American-Heritage/dp/1467150665/ref=sr_1_1?crid=GF9X6DD0NWPC&keywords=women+writers+buried+in+virginia&qid=1645988626&sprefix=women+writers+buried+in+virginia%2Caps%2C79&sr=8-1Online presentation (online signed book purchasing is available): Searching for Women Writers and Reading the DeadThu, March 17, 20227:00 PM – 8:30 PM EDThttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/searching-for-women-writers-and-reading-the-dead-tickets-258569788197?fbclid=IwAR0IqChBCGrMzlIi1M1XTIQaFTT0t5XryeTv7lT_9bSGG1LJAQSBoTtDr0sRiver City Cemetarians: https://www.facebook.com/RiverCityCemetarians

This Is What We Found
Ep. 34 Listener Ep 7 V.C. Andrews Featuring Charlotte And The Jig Grinders

This Is What We Found

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2022 72:35


The author V.C. Andrews and her family line are the topic this week. We had an absolute blast with this episode! 

V.C.'s Pieces
Episode 1: So...incest!

V.C.'s Pieces

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 62:56


Two best friends chat about the VC Andrews classic "Flowers In the Attic"!

Yo, Girl. Keep It Together.
Car Accidents & House Fires

Yo, Girl. Keep It Together.

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2021 87:23


Welcome to the wild world of VC Andrews, where every family has a gross secret (or 12) & the main causes of death are car accidents & house fires! Carley & Brie talk about the Dollanganger book/film series by VC Andrews (aka Flowers in the Attic). TW: sexual assault, incest, child abuse. Don't forget to share, like & subscribe! Follow us on Twitter & Instagram: @yogirlpocast. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yogirlpodcast/message

The Bookstore
45 - Heaven

The Bookstore

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2019 56:57


Content Warning: We read another VC Andrews book. This should be all of the information you need.

The Bookstore
44.5 - Tolkien Is Going To Be Fine

The Bookstore

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2019 42:06


A lot of the time we have too much to talk about and we don't get the chance to discuss all of the book news topics that come our way. Well, not anymore! This week we bring you a digest of the hottest recent book world news from fake news about Kurt Vonnegut, to the latest in dunking on Brett Easton Ellis, we've got all of the details and opinions you can handle in under an hour. Next week we will be discussing and reviewing Heaven by VC Andrews. Find it at your local bookstore or library and shake your head along with us.

The Lurid Family
17 The Flowers That Bloom in the Spring

The Lurid Family

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2018 114:20


A podcast about the real VC Andrews, Terrible Ghostwriters, and Patriarchal Horrors In the Deep Dark Woods

The Lurid Family
16 - Did You Miss Me

The Lurid Family

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2018 68:24


A podcast about the real VC Andrews, Terrible Ghostwriters, and Patriarchal Horrors In the Deep Dark Woods

The Lurid Family
15. We Have Always Lived in the Attic

The Lurid Family

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2018 104:19


A podcast about the real VC Andrews, Terrible Ghostwriters, and Patriarchal Horrors In the Deep Dark Woods

The Lurid Family
14. The Absence of Jillian

The Lurid Family

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2018 61:41


A podcast about the real VC Andrews, Terrible Ghostwriters, and Patriarchal Horrors In the Deep Dark Woods

The Lurid Family
13. Isn't It Necromantic?

The Lurid Family

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2018 59:16


A podcast about the real VC Andrews, Terrible Ghostwriters, and Patriarchal Horrors In the Deep Dark Woods

The Lurid Family
12. Failing The Bechdel Test - A Tribute to Troy

The Lurid Family

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2018 73:42


A podcast about the real VC Andrews, Terrible Ghostwriters, and Patriarchal Horrors In the Deep Dark Woods

The Lurid Family
11. Of Late, I Think of Farthy

The Lurid Family

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2018 65:57


A podcast about the real VC Andrews, Terrible Ghostwriters, and Patriarchal Horrors In the Deep Dark Woods

The Lurid Family
10B. Heaven Doesn't Live Here Anymore: The End of the 1st Casteel book, by V.C. Andrews

The Lurid Family

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2018 87:27


A podcast about the real VC Andrews, Terrible Ghostwriters, and Patriarchal Horrors In the Deep Dark Woods

The Lurid Family
Bonus! America's Next Top Model - VC Andrews Edition

The Lurid Family

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2018 33:20


A podcast about the real VC Andrews, Terrible Ghostwriters, and Patriarchal Horrors In the Deep Dark Woods

The Lurid Family
10A. The Ceramic Fraudulent Frog of Candlewick County

The Lurid Family

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2018 75:19


A podcast about the real VC Andrews, Terrible Ghostwriters, and Patriarchal Horrors In the Deep Dark Woods

The Lurid Family
9. Veal Cordon Bleu at The Midnight Sun

The Lurid Family

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2018 106:32


A podcast about the real VC Andrews, Terrible Ghostwriters, and Patriarchal Horrors In the Deep Dark Woods

The Lurid Family
8.5 Bonus Bits of Yesterday

The Lurid Family

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2018 27:15


A podcast about the real VC Andrews, Terrible Ghostwriters, and Patriarchal Horrors In the Deep Dark Woods

The Lurid Family
8 Spoilers Of Yesterday

The Lurid Family

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2018 52:33


A podcast about the real VC Andrews, Terrible Ghostwriters, and Patriarchal Horrors In the Deep Dark Woods

The Lurid Family
7. Pa's Boots Were Made For Knockin'

The Lurid Family

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2018 75:11


A podcast about the real VC Andrews, Terrible Ghostwriters, and Patriarchal Horrors In the Deep Dark Woods

The Lurid Family
6. He Put In Me A Baby

The Lurid Family

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2018 69:47


A podcast about the real VC Andrews, Terrible Ghostwriters, and Patriarchal Horrors In the Deep Dark Woods

The Lurid Family
5. A Dollanganger Christmas!

The Lurid Family

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2017 72:45


A podcast about the real VC Andrews, Terrible Ghostwriters, and Patriarchal Horrors In the Deep Dark Woods

The Lurid Family
4. Spider Fingers

The Lurid Family

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2017 43:58


A podcast about the real VC Andrews, Terrible Ghostwriters, and Patriarchal Horrors In the Deep Dark Woods

The Lurid Family
3. If There Be Spoilers

The Lurid Family

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2017 60:52


A podcast about the real VC Andrews, Terrible Ghostwriters, and Patriarchal Horrors In the Deep Dark Woods