Fable & The Verbivore
241 episodes - English - Latest episode: 26 days ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsA podcast for writers who read, readers who write, and anyone who loves words.
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Episode 140: When the Sky Fell on Splendor by Emily Henry
May 17, 2022 12:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBNotes: Fable mentions that she’s read all of author Emily Henry’s books, except the one that was co-written and her release that comes out May ‘22. Here are those titles in order of publication: The Love That Split the World (2016) A Million Junes (2017) When the Sky Fell on Splendor (2019) Hello Girls with Brittany Cavallaro (2019) Beach Reads (2020) People We Meet on Vacation (2021) Book Lovers (2022) Fable reads a quote from the book. Here is that quote: “There were still piece...
Episode 139: Science vs Magic
May 10, 2022 14:33 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBNotes: Definitions: - Fantasy is a sub-genre of speculative fiction involving magical elements, typically set in a fictional universe and sometimes inspired by mythology and folklore. Its roots are in oral traditions, which then became fantasy literature and drama. - Science fiction is a sub-genre of speculative fiction that typically deals with imaginative and futuristic concepts such as advanced science and technology, space exploration, time travel, parallel universes, and extraterrest...
Episode 138: The Science Fiction Genre
May 04, 2022 00:40 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBNotes: This conversation that explores some of the common elements of science fiction isn’t meant to be exhaustive. It’s a brief overview of the landscape of science fiction storytelling while acknowledging that the area is vast and overlaps with other areas of speculative fiction. Here are some articles and videos that we found helpful in preparation for this conversation: MasterClass Article “What Is Science Fiction Writing? Definition and Characteristics of Science Fiction Literature”...
Episode 137: Interview with Emily Barnett
April 26, 2022 11:00 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBNotes: Emily hosts the weekly #FlashFictionMagic short story writing tag, where writers share their short work on Fridays based on the week’s prompt. She has short stories and poems that are being published in four anthologies this year, as well as stories in online magazines Havok Publishing and Spark Flash Fiction. Her short story Gone Fishin’ recently won the Havok Editor’s Choice Award. She has written five works of fiction and is currently querying her book Thread of Dreams to agents....
Episode 136: The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo
April 19, 2022 16:04 - 18 minutes - 17 MBNotes: Fable and the Verbivore reference a line that has two levels of meaning in the narrative where Xiomara’s body is talked about by her mother. That line is “a little too much body for such a young girl.” The Verbivore mentions having watched videos of Elizabeth Acevedo performing her poetry. Here are some of the videos: I use my poetry to confront the violence against women | Elizabeth Acevedo | TEDxMidAtlanticSalon Pages Matam, Elizabeth Acevedo & G. Yamazawa – “Unforgettable” E...
Episode 135: Poetry Books we're Reading
April 12, 2022 16:04 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBNotes: The Verbivore references a Ted Talk video by poet Pages Matam. That video is titled “Pages Matam | Looking for Your Voice? A Poetry Slam Champ Shows You How | TEDxZumbroRiver.” Here are some of the Slam Poetry videos we touch on: Pages Matam, Elizabeth Acevedo & G. Yamazawa – “Unforgettable” Elizabeth Acevedo - "Afro-Latina" Darius Simpson & Scout Bostley - “Lost Voices” Grand Slam Poetry Champion | Harry Baker | TEDxExeter Fable talks about poet Anis Mojgani’s spoken word p...
Episode 134: Poetry Overview
April 05, 2022 16:37 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBNotes: Definitions of poetry: - Webster - 1a : metrical writing : verse. b : the productions of a poet : poems. 2 : writing that formulates a concentrated imaginative awareness of experience in language chosen and arranged to create a specific emotional response through meaning, sound, and rhythm. - Brittanica - Literature that evokes a concentrated imaginative awareness of experience or a specific emotional response through language chosen and arranged for its meaning, sound, and rhythm....
Episode 133: Interview with Dicky Kitchen Jr. (Part 2)
March 29, 2022 12:51 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBNotes: Dicky Kitchen Jr. is a self-published author who has released four books: 1st and 2nd editions of his thriller novel Prey/Pray: Origin of The Average Man, an origin story novella Prey/Pray: Hunting Party: The Nurse, and a kids picture book titled The True Tale of Peter Piper. Dicky Kitchen Jr.’s personal website is https://dickykitchenjr.com/ and he regularly posts humorous and helpful information on the writing craft to his social media. In this episode, he mentioned that he welco...
Episode 132: Interview with Dicky Kitchen Jr
March 22, 2022 12:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBNotes: Dicky Kitchen Jr. is a self-published author who has released four books: 1st and 2nd editions of his thriller novel Prey/Pray: Origin of The Average Man, an origin story novella Prey/Pray: Hunting Party: The Nurse, and a kids picture book titled The True Tale of Peter Piper. Dicky Kitchen Jr.’s personal website is https://dickykitchenjr.com/ and he regularly posts humorous and helpful information on the writing craft to his social media. You can connect with him on Instagram @dick...
Episode 131: Jurassic Park
March 12, 2022 16:10 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBNotes: “After graduating from Harvard Medical School, Michael Crichton embarked on a career as a writer and filmmaker, whose credits include 'The Andromeda Strain', 'Westworld', 'Jurassic Park', 'Rising Sun', 'Prey' and 'State of Fear' and the TV series 'ER'. He has sold over 150 million books which have been translated into thirty-six languages; twelve have been made into films. He is the only person to have had, at the same time, the number one book, movie and TV show in the United States...
Episode 130: Conflict & Suspense by James Scott Bell
March 08, 2022 09:32 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBNotes: Fable references a quote by director Alfred Hitchcock. Here is that quote “What is drama but life with the dull bits cut out.” The book that Fable references that discusses “tension on every page” is “Writing the Breakout Novel” by Donald Maass. The Verbivore references a Seinfeld TV series quote that James Scott Bell includes in his book to help make a point about choosing interesting elements that also fit within your story. Here is that quote: “I don't think you do. You see, y...
Episode 129: Elements of the Thriller Genre
March 01, 2022 09:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MBNotes: Fable reads a definition of thriller. Here is that definition: Thriller: A fast-paced, gripping, plot-centered story…usually the protagonist is in danger from the outset. These fast-paced stories typically involve major threats…and the attempts to prevent something from occurring. Common elements: faster pace, action scenes, plot twists, prominent villain, “ticking clock” timing. - “What’s the difference between Suspense, Thriller and Action Adventure?” by Liz Schriftsteller Here a...
BONUS Episode: What we're reading right now
February 24, 2022 18:42 - 3 minutes - 3.16 MBNotes: The Verbivore’s daughter makes a brief cameo in this conversation, asking for help with the TV. :-) The Verbivore says that another Helen Hoang book has arrived, that book was The Heart Principle. Books & Movies Mentioned: The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood Digging Up Love by Chandra Blumberg Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang The Heart Principle by Helen Hoang Music from: https://filmmusic.io ’Frie...
Episode 128: The Opposite of Always
February 22, 2022 14:31 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBNotes: “Justin A. Reynolds is the author of Opposite of Always, Early Departures, and the upcoming Miles Morales: Shock Waves. His debut novel [Opposite of Always] published by Katherine Tegen Books was an Indies Introduce selection, a School Library Journal Best Book, has been translated in seventeen languages, and is being developed for film with Paramount Players. Justin is also the co-founder of the CLE Reads Book Festival, a Cleveland Book Festival for middle-grade and young adult writ...
Episode 127: Interview with Tiffany Ann
February 15, 2022 16:19 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBNotes: Tiffany Ann is a self published author who lives right outside the beautiful beauty of New Orleans, Lousiana. The love of the city and her real life experiences play an important role in book one of her Hotel Lamia series. Her next book Hotel Lamia New York: Where Immortals Sleep is being released on February 15, 2022. It was just announced on February 3rd that Brez.TV is working with Tiffany Ann to turn her Hotel Lamia series into a TV series. - https://www.instagram.com/p/CZifcFRL...
Episode 126: Romance Tropes
February 08, 2022 06:55 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBNotes: A trope is defined as a “a significant or recurrent theme; a motif.” We both mention romance tropes that we personally enjoy, but there are many more out there. Here are some articles that we found helpful in preparation for this conversation: Masterclass “7 Popular Romance Fiction Tropes to Keep Your Readers Hooked” “101 Romance Tropes For Writers” by Writers Write Book Riot “Romance Tropetonite: Forced Proximity” by Jessica Avery Books & Movies Mentioned: The Hunger Games by ...
Episode 125: Interview with Candice Yamnitz
February 01, 2022 06:55 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBNotes: Candice is a homeschooling mom, blogger and teacher who taught in an elementary dual-language classroom for seven years before having her three spirited children. She has been mentoring teen girls for another many years and aims to inspire through stories. In 2017, she joined the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) to improve her craft, and today she is vice president of the Chicago chapter. Her work has placed in four contests. Her writing contains a Latin twist which comes f...
Episode 124: Out of the Vortex by Amy Whitehouse
January 25, 2022 16:04 - 26 minutes - 24 MBNotes: Amy Whitehouse is a writer, full-time artist, and painting instructor. She also has a Master of Arts degree in Family Therapy. Her short story “Safe” was published in Canyon Voices of Arizona State University and another has been featured in the literary journal Gravel. “Out of the Vortex: A Memoir” is her debut publication. Her artwork can be viewed at AmyWhitehousePaintings.com. Rachel Schroeder is a lover of music, writing, reading, and the incredible chef behind Rachel’s Table. ...
Episode 123: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
January 18, 2022 06:55 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBNotes: “A writer, poet, performer, social activist, and teacher, Angelou rose to international prominence as an author after the publication of her groundbreaking autobiography, “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.” Angelou’s published works of verse, non-fiction, and fiction include more than 30 bestselling titles. Her remarkable career encompasses dance, theater, journalism, and social activism. The recipient of more than 30 honorary degrees, Angelou read “On the Pulse of Morning” at the 199...
Episode 122: Sharing Personal Stories
January 11, 2022 06:55 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBNotes: The Verbivore talks about using free writing as part of her journaling practice - both on a regular basis and also as a coping strategy when she’s emotionally or physically triggered by something. Here are a couple articles that talk about how this practice could look: Freewriting | The Writing Process - MIT GSL Class Journal Writing Tips: The Benefits of Freewriting What Does It Mean to Be “Triggered?” Fable mentions that one year she participated in the The100DayProject by wri...
Episode 121: Our 2022 intentions
January 04, 2022 06:55 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBNotes: The Verbivore paraphrases a quote about making changes. Here is the full quote: "I'm moving different, because I want different. Old keys won't open new doors." - Unknown The Verbivore uses free writing as part of her journaling practice. Here are a couple articles that talk about how this could look: Freewriting | The Writing Process - MIT GSL Class Journal Writing Tips: The Benefits of Freewriting The Verbivore talks about floatation therapy that has become part of her monthl...
Episode 120: A look back on 2021
December 28, 2021 06:55 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBNotes: These notes include affiliate links. The Verbivore uses free writing as part of her journaling practice. Here are a couple articles that talk about how this could look: Freewriting | The Writing Process - MIT GSL Class Journal Writing Tips: The Benefits of Freewriting We touch on several of our previous podcast episodes. They are as follows: Episode 67: Let's talk about 2020 and 2021 Episode 68: Intentions for 2021 Books & Movies Mentioned: Do the Work: Overcome Resistance ...
Episode 119: Winter Tales
December 21, 2021 05:25 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBNotes: Here are some articles that we found helpful in preparation for this conversation: Keep Inspiring Me - “Winter Quotes” https://www.goddessandgreenman.co.uk/yule/ Article by Well and Good - “How 2019 Became the Year of Burnout—and Effectively Ended Performative Wellness” The Verbivore read the text from a visual poem written and designed by Morgan Harper Nichols, and posted last December 23rd, 2020. Here are her words and the Instagram link: “There is a reason the sky gets dark...
Episode 118: Endings
November 30, 2021 06:55 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBNotes: These notes include affiliate links. In case you’re unfamiliar with NaNoWriMo, here is some information: https://nanowrimo.org/what-is-nanowrimo Both Fable and the Verbivore mention that there’s a variety of ways to approach writing the ending of a story. Here are some articles that we found helpful in preparation for this conversation: MasterClass “Writing 101: 6 Ways to End Your Story” Gotham Writers “Surprising But Inevitable” Screencraft “Best "Plant and Payoff" Scenes Sc...
Episode 117: Comfort Reads
November 23, 2021 18:50 - 34 minutes - 47.5 MBNotes: These notes includes affiliate links. The Verbivore loosely quotes several sections of the books we discuss. Here are the actual quotes: “Come, dear, [Gwendolen rises] we have already missed five, if not six, trains. To miss any more might expose us to comment on the platform.” ― Oscar Wilde, The Importance of Being Earnest “I never travel without my diary. One should always have something sensational to read in the train.” ― Oscar Wilde, The Importance of Being Earnest “By day ...
Episode 116: Interview with Kelly Depuy
November 16, 2021 16:11 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBNotes: These notes include affiliate links. Kelly has authored and self-published two YA Fantasy novels (The Witches of Athium, The Coven of Athium) in her The Athium duology. In May of 2021, she released a book titled “Affirmations for Writers: A Guide to Nurturing Your Creative Life with Affirmations” that helps guide creatives through the daily process of managing the mental and emotional side of writing - and also teaches how to approach creating your own personal affirmations. She’s a...
Episode 115: Midpoints
November 09, 2021 06:55 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBNotes: These notes include affiliate links. In case you’re unfamiliar with NaNoWriMo, here is some information: https://nanowrimo.org/what-is-nanowrimo Both Fable and the Verbivore mention that there’s a variety of ways to approach writing the middle of a story. Here are some articles that we found helpful in preparation for this conversation: “Collateral — The Midpoint Collision by Lessons” From the Screenplay “How to Use a Midpoint” by Tyler Mowery “The Midpoint | The Craft of…” b...
Episode 114: Beginnings and Opening Lines
November 02, 2021 14:32 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBNotes: These notes include affiliate links. In case you’re unfamiliar with NaNoWriMo, here is some information: https://nanowrimo.org/what-is-nanowrimo Both Fable and the Verbivore mention that there’s a variety of ways to view and approach entering into a story. Here are some articles that we found helpful in preparation for this conversation: “How to Write a Good First Line” by Diane Callahan - Quotidian Writer Write Up Pro “4 Types of Story Openings to Grab Your Reader” Writers Dig...
Episode 113: Before you write (part 3, plot & outlines)
October 26, 2021 06:55 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBNotes: This episode and the notes include affiliate links. In case you’re unfamiliar with NaNoWriMo, here is some information: https://nanowrimo.org/what-is-nanowrimo At the beginning of this episode, Fable mentions the episodes where we’ve previously discussed specific story structures and beats. Here are the links to those episodes: Save the Cat - https://fableandtheverbivore.com/podcast/episode-79-lets-talk-about-craft-books The Hero’s Journey - https://fableandtheverbivore.com/pod...
Episode 112: Before you write (part 2, characters)
October 19, 2021 06:55 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBNotes: In case you’re unfamiliar with NaNoWriMo, here is some information: https://nanowrimo.org/what-is-nanowrimo Both Fable and the Verbivore mention a variety of methods for connecting with and developing characters, some they’ve discovered through trial and error, discussions with other authors, and through research. Here are some articles that look at character development and a few articles that touch on some of these methods: https://blog.reedsy.com/character-development/ https:...
Episode 111: Before you write (part 1, tools)
October 12, 2021 06:55 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBNotes: This episode and the notes include affiliate links. In case you’re unfamiliar with NaNoWriMo, here is some information: https://nanowrimo.org/what-is-nanowrimo The Verbivore talked about the writing program Scrivener. This is a paid product available for macOS, Windows, & iOS. Learn more at https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener/overview Fable brings up the spreadsheet that J. K. Rowling used to track key story elements on Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. It looks lik...
Episode 110: Something that's improving our writing
October 05, 2021 06:55 - 56.2 MBNotes: This episode and the notes include affiliate links. At the beginning of this episode Fable mentions a memoir writing class from our friends Shawn Smucker and Maile Silva, of the podcast The Stories Between us. If you’re interested in learning more about that course go to fableandtheverbivore.com/memoir. We are big fans of Shawn and Maile and know this course will have a lot to offer anyone who wants to tell their story to the world. As affiliates of this course, signing up through o...
Episode 109: The Princess Bride
September 28, 2021 14:28 - 39.8 MBNotes: These notes include affiliate links. Fable references the “All is Lost” moment. Here is a link to more information on that: https://savethecat.com/about-the-beats/all-is-lost-means-all-is-lost The Verbivore references a couple quotes from the book. Here is the full text of those: The Narrators Dad’s Description of the Book “He held up a book then. “I'm going to read it to you for relax.” “Does it have any sports in it?” “Fencing. Fighting. Torture. Poison. True Love. Hate. Reve...
Episode 108: Interview with MJ McGriff
September 21, 2021 06:55 - 46.3 MBNotes: These notes include affiliate links. Margaret “MJ” McGriff is an author, podcaster, and content marketing professional. She’s authored and self-published two YA Sci-Fi books (The Fall, The Takeover) and one novella (The Mission) in her New Earth Series. Over the last two years, she’s written and released two YA Fantasy novels (Macario’s Scepter, The Secret Library) in her ongoing adventure series - The Magian. Information on The Magian series can be found on her website at: http:/...
Episode 107: Adventure stories (part 2)
September 13, 2021 16:37 - 35 minutes - 32 MBNotes: This episode and the notes include affiliate links. There are many resources that we used in preparation for this episode. Here are some of the most significant ones: “How to Write an Adventure Story” - MasterClass - https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-write-an-adventure-story “100 Best Adventure Books of All Time” - Reedsy - https://reedsy.com/discovery/blog/best-adventure-books “The Rules (Guidelines) of Adventure — The Pirates of the Caribbean” - Lessons from the Scree...
Episode 106: Adventure stories (part 1)
September 07, 2021 06:55 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBNotes: The Verbivore references the quote “It was a dark and stormy night”. This phrase has a long etymology from a published book in 1830 called “Paul Clifford” to the Peanuts comic strip to the opening line of Madeleine L'Engle’s classic novel “A Wrinkle in Time”. Here is the wikepedia entry: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It_was_a_dark_and_stormy_night The J. R. R. Tolkien quote that the Verbivore read came from “The Fellowship of the Ring”: “It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going o...
Episode 105: Interview with Joy McCullough
August 31, 2021 06:55 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBNotes: Joy McCullough is the award-winning playwright of Smoke and Dust and Blood/Water/Paint which both debuted in Seattle. She is also the award-winning author of the YA novel Blood Water Paint. Her most recent book release is the powerful contemporary YA novel We Are the Ashes, We Are the Fire, which released in February of this year. She’s also published middle grade books A Field Guide to Getting Lost and Across the Pond, in addition to the New York Time’s Bestseller picture book Champ...
Episode 104: Reader conversation about Sister Heart
August 24, 2021 06:55 - 28 minutes - 39.6 MBNotes: The quote that Anne mentioned came from a Freemantle Gazette article featuring Sally Morgan called “Writing it from the heart.” The link is https://www.perthnow.com.au/community-news/fremantle-gazette/writing-it-from-the-heart-c-920079. Here is that quote: “It wasn't a story I planned to write, I dreamed the first page of the book and when I woke I knew I had to write it because the story had been given to me." - Sally Morgan The Verbivore talks about reading the first page of the ...
Episode 103: The Creative Doer
August 17, 2021 06:55 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBNotes: The Verbivore references “N.K. Jemisin Teaches Fantasy and Science Fiction Writing” Masterclass and how she talks about learning to take up space. The Masterclass website has some great articles that are available for free, but we also both have annual memberships and highly enjoy the paid classes. If you’re interested, here is the link to information on N.K. Jemisin’s class: https://www.masterclass.com/classes/n-k-jemisin-teaches-fantasy-and-science-fiction-writing Books Mention...
Episode 102: Writing as Parents
August 10, 2021 06:55 - 29 minutes - 27 MBNotes: The Verbivore references the freewriting exercise that she’s currently engaging in on a regular basis. How it looks to her, is that she chooses a topic and writes until the page in her journal is full. Here is a little more information on freewriting: https://writingprocess.mit.edu/process/step-1-generate-ideas/instructions/freewriting The Verbivore mentioned artists showing comparisons between their work as a young child and as they grew older. Here is a link to some of those com...
Episode 101: The Heroine's Journey
August 03, 2021 06:55 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBNotes: Here’s are some of the versions of the Heroine’s Journey that we looked at: Victoria Lynn Schmidt’s Heroine’s Journey Arc - https://heroinejourneys.com/heroine-journey-ii/ Maureen Murdock’s Heroine’s Journey Arc - https://heroinejourneys.com/heroines-journey/ Here’s a good description on the Hero’s Journey from Reedsy: Hero's Journey 101 - https://blog.reedsy.com/guide/story-structure/heros-journey/ The Verbivore reads a quote attributed to Joseph Campbell in reaction to Maur...
Episode 100: Celebrate and Reflect
July 27, 2021 06:55 - 47 minutes - 64.8 MBNotes: The Verbivore mentioned that she recently discovered she is dyspraxic (and fantastic!). :-) I share my experience hoping to normalize talking about cognitive differences and to encourage anyone with similar fears of making mistakes while speaking - both in public and social settings. If you want to learn more about dyspraxia, here is some information: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/developmental-coordination-disorder-dyspraxia-in-adults/ https://dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk/dyspraxia...
Episode 99: The Hero's Journey
July 20, 2021 06:55 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBNotes: Here’s a good description on Hero’s Journey from Reedsy: - Hero's Journey 101 - https://blog.reedsy.com/guide/story-structure/heros-journey/ The Verbivore consulted many resources while prepping for this episode, including the following: - The Heroine Journey Project - https://heroinejourneys.com/ - Joseph Campbell Is the Hidden Link Between ‘2001,’ ‘Star Wars,’ and ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ - https://www.indiewire.com/2018/03/joseph-campbell-heros-journey-2001-star-wars-1201937470/...
Episode 98: Star Wars (part 2)
July 13, 2021 06:55 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBNotes: Fable mentioned the hero’s journey as part of this episode. Here’s a good description from Reedsy: Hero's Journey 101 - https://blog.reedsy.com/guide/story-structure/heros-journey/ The Verbivore consulted many resources while prepping for this episode, including the following: “George Lucas Tries to Explain the Real Meaning of the Star Wars Saga” - https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/george-lucas-tries-explain-real-meaning-star-wars-saga “Star Wars: Love is the Balance” by Wayward Je...
Episode 97: Star Wars (part 1)
July 06, 2021 06:55 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBNotes: The Verbivore mentioned the hero’s journey as part of this episode. Here’s a good description from Reedsy: Hero's Journey 101 - https://blog.reedsy.com/guide/story-structure/heros-journey/ Fable and the Verbivore talked about how episodes 1-3 play out with the feeling of a Greek Tragedy. Here’s some information of that form of storytelling and the play Oedipus Rex: https://www.worldhistory.org/Greek_Tragedy/ https://www.britannica.com/topic/Oedipus-Rex-play-by-Sophocles The Ver...
Episode 96: Interview with K.T. Anglehart
June 29, 2021 06:57 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBNotes: K. T. Anglehart’s first novel is titled The Wise One, which is book one in “The Scottish Scrolls” series. She is currently working on book 2. You can learn more about The Wise One on Katrina’s personal website https://www.ktanglehart.com/ and her instagram @kt_anglehart, the first three chapters are available in her bio at https://smart.bio/kt_anglehart/. Katrina is also the co-creator on the “Writing the Broomstick” podcast for writers interested in fantasy, paranormal fiction, and...
Episode 95: Six of Crows and Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo
June 22, 2021 07:07 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBNotes: Leigh Bardugo is the New York Times author of the Shadow and Bone trilogy, Six of Crows Duology, King of Scars Duology, Ninth House, and several other books set within the Grishaverse. The Netflix series Shadow and Bone just realeased on April 23rd and has already been renewed for a second season. It references mostly the original trilogy, but will expand to include some of her other books included the Six of Crows duology. You can follow her on instagram at @lbardugo. The Verbivore...
Episode 94: Let's talk about Symbolism
June 15, 2021 06:55 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBNotes: The literary symbolism framework that’s broken into five types can be found here: https://www.thebalancecareers.com/symbol-definition-fiction-writing-1277138 The Verbivore mentioned listening to author Amy Tan’s Masterclass and a part of her class that touches on symbolism. There is no financial incentive for us to discuss this product, we just both took and enjoyed this class: https://www.masterclass.com/classes/amy-tan-teaches-fiction-memory-and-imagination/chapters/meet-your-...
Episode 93: Let's talk about Fairytales
June 08, 2021 06:55 - 17.4 MBNotes: The definition of fairy tale is referenced from: https://literaryterms.net/fairy-tale/ The Verbivore references the archetypes or stock characters present in fairytales. There are many lists of character archetypes based on different perspectives and nuances. Here are links to a coupl: 201 Character Archetypes Writers MUST Have In Their Armoury - https://industrialscripts.com/archetypes-of-characters/ 12 Character Archetypes Every Writer Should Already Know - h...
Episode 92: Let's talk about myth retellings
June 01, 2021 06:55 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBNotes: Fable references our conversation with author Stephanie Ascough and the mythology that she incorporated into her book “A Land of Light and Shadow: A Tale of Decamonde”. That episode can be found here: https://fableandtheverbivore.com/podcast/episode-50 The Verbivore reads a quote from J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Return of the King where truth has passed away from common knowledge to old wive’s tales. Here is that quote: “Pay heed to the tales of old wives. It may well be that they alon...