Latest Kobo Podcast Episodes
125 - Goodbye, Eri
We Appreciate Manga - October 14, 2023 23:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingSteven, James and Will group up to talk about the latest one-shot manga from Tatsuki Fujimoto. Most famous for Chainsaw Man, Fujimoto flexes his storytelling muscles by occasional doing shorter stories. Perhaps this is the key to him being a good storyteller overall. In 'Goodbye, Eri' we get a...
124 - The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time vol. 2
We Appreciate Manga - October 07, 2023 23:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingJames and Steven discuss the concluding adult arc of the manga, breaking it down using Joseph Campbell’s monomyth template. And even speak of the bonus skull kid chapters, which separate from the full story also acts as a good rendition of the hero’s journey formula. Skip synopsis @ 5:14 ...
#327 – Creative Advice for Neurodivergent Authors with October K. Santerelli
Kobo Writing Life Podcast - October 03, 2023 14:47 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsIn this episode, we are joined by fantasy author, LGBTQ+ sensitivity reader, and international speaker and presenter October K. Santerelli! October’s latest book, City of Day, was published this past February and is the first in a planned trilogy. We were so excited to have October on the podca...
123 - The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time vol. 1
We Appreciate Manga - September 30, 2023 23:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe seminal videogame was given the manga treatment in 1999, a lot has changed since then, yet it tells an ancient form of myth that permeates all cultures and spurs on our talk today. Skip synopsis @ 6:52 Email: [email protected] 123: The Legend of Zelda: Oc...
#326 – Facing Your First Draft with Mary Adkins
Kobo Writing Life Podcast - September 19, 2023 13:32 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsIn this episode, we are joined by author and book coach Mary Adkins, founder of The Book Incubator, a program for authors looking to write their best possible book. Mary spent six years writing and re-writing her first book before landing a book deal with HarperCollins, and as such, perfected he...
#325 – What Authors Can Learn from Movies with John Gaspard
Kobo Writing Life Podcast - September 05, 2023 14:48 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsIn this episode, we spoke with John Gaspard, author of The Popcorn Principles: A Novelist’s Guide to Learning from the Movies, an indispensable guide to implementing tips and tricks learned from film directors and film in general into your fiction writing. John is also the author of several mys...
#324 – Publicity for Indie Authors with Halima Khatun
Kobo Writing Life Podcast - August 22, 2023 13:33 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsIn this episode, we spoke with Halima Khatun, PR consultant, former broadcast journalist, and author of the new non-fiction title Priceless Publicity, a book full of useful information for independent writers looking to improve their publicity and media coverage output! Halima is also the autho...
#323 – Important Tools for Indie Authors with Mark Dawson
Kobo Writing Life Podcast - August 08, 2023 14:09 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsIn today’s episode, we are joined by renowned indie publishing business expert, educator and author, Mark Dawson – who also happens to be a fellow podcast producer and host! Mark Dawson is the author of over twenty books across multiple series, has sold millions of copies of his titles, and is ...
#322 – Successes and Strengths in Self-publishing with Jasinda and Jack Wilder
Kobo Writing Life Podcast - July 25, 2023 14:53 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsIn this episode, we spoke to the writing team of Jasinda and Jack Wilder (who we had the chance to meet at NINC 2022), wife and husband and parents to six kids, who write their own books as well work collaboratively. Between the two of them, they have written dozens of books, many of them best-s...
122 - Pokémon Adventures vol. 7
We Appreciate Manga - July 15, 2023 23:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingNow that the first-generation arcs of Pokémon Adventures are over, James and Will talk about the all action finale. The brilliance of getting us to root for girls in what many consider to be a shonen manga. And we even talk about the Mewtwo versus Lance fight and Pikachu and friends versus Lan...
#321 – Writing For Your Narrator with J. R. Ward
Kobo Writing Life Podcast - July 11, 2023 14:40 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsIn this episode, we are joined by Jessica Ward, also known as J. R. Ward. J. R. Ward is the author of the acclaimed series, The Black Dagger Brotherhood. Over 15 million copies of her novels are in print around the world and she has been published in over 25 countries globally! Her latest relea...
121 - Pokémon Adventures vol. 6
We Appreciate Manga - July 08, 2023 23:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingComing close to the end of the yellow arc, we finally get answers to long standing questions and see an old character return in time for the final battle. Skip plot summary @ 4:25 Email: [email protected] 121: Pokémon Adventures vol. 6 Chapters 66 'Punching Poli...
120 - Pokémon Adventures vol. 5
We Appreciate Manga - July 01, 2023 23:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingDoes Pikachu have a stand? The manga has a unique take on how and why Pikachu can surf. Did you know you could teach Pikachu to surf? Sip plot summary @ 6:40 We also talk about the inconsistent looks of Blaine the fire Pokémon gym leader. Email: [email protected] 120...
#320 – Writing Twists and Turns in Thrillers with Catherine McKenzie
Kobo Writing Life Podcast - June 27, 2023 14:02 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsIn this episode, we spoke with Catherine McKenzie, USA Today best-selling author of “riveting domestic suspense,” I’ll Never Tell, “one of 2022’s best and most-anticipated thrillers,” Please Join Us, and more! After publishing more than a dozen titles since 2010, Catherine’s latest, Have You S...
119 - Pokémon Adventures vol. 4
We Appreciate Manga - June 24, 2023 23:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingJames and Will talk about volume 4 of the Pokémon Adventures manga. Including the new and original “Yellow” who is perhaps the first gender neutral looking character we have seen in an otherwise shonen manga. Skip summary of the plot @ 5:15 Email: [email protected] ...
118 - Pokémon Adventures vol. 3
We Appreciate Manga - June 17, 2023 23:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn volume 3 of the Pokémon manga we see many plot points start to resolve towards a satisfying climax, friends from unlikely places come together to fight the Rocket Gang and Red faces off against Mewtwo! Email: [email protected] 118: Pokémon Adventures vol. 3 C...
#319 – Mythology, Fantasy, and LGBTQ+ Representation with Arizona Tape
Kobo Writing Life Podcast - June 13, 2023 13:51 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsIn this episode, we heard from Arizona Tape, author of dozens of books across multiple series, and collaborative writer on many more! We learned about Arizona’s journey to becoming a full-time writer, heard more about her solo and her collaborative writing processes, asked after her favourite m...
117 - Pokémon Adventures vol. 2
We Appreciate Manga - June 10, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWill and James talk about volume 2 of today’s manga and address how the satanic panic spread to Pokémon. Email: [email protected] 117: Pokémon Adventures vol. 2 Chapters 15 to 27, ‘Wartotle Wars’ and ‘Kalling Kadabra’ Story by Hidenori Kusaka Art by Mato...
116 - Pokémon Adventures vol. 1
We Appreciate Manga - June 03, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingHaving played the original Gameboy videogame 23 years ago, Will and James take a trip down memory lane and decide to read up on its popular manga adaptation. Does it make us want to play the game or does it make us want to read more manga? Now that is the question! Skip plot summary @ 1...
#318 – Plotting a Compelling Thriller with Ruth Ware
Kobo Writing Life Podcast - May 30, 2023 14:19 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsIn this episode, we spoke to bestselling author Ruth Ware about her upcoming release, Zero Days, available on June 20th, 2023. Ruth’s novels have been translated into over 40 languages as well as optioned for film and TV, and she has garnered numerous bestsellers internationally. Zero Days is a...
115 - Welcome to the NHK vol. 8
We Appreciate Manga - May 20, 2023 23:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe conclusion to the manga like most Japanese slice of life and coming of age drama adds an expected air of ambiguity. But for one, we could not escape an Evangelion reference and talk musings on (or in Will’s case rant on) our nostalgia baiting consumer culture having a harmful effect on us m...
#317 – Writing Collaborative Romance with Christina Lauren
Kobo Writing Life Podcast - May 16, 2023 14:23 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsIn this week’s episode, we spoke with New York Times, USA Today and #1 internationally bestselling author, Christina Lauren – which is the pen name of two authors, Christina Hobbs and Lauren Billings! We are here to highlight their latest release – The True Love Experiment, available now – and ...
114 - Welcome to the NHK vol. 7
We Appreciate Manga - May 13, 2023 23:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingSteven and Will talk about the characters near the completion of their developed arcs. Specifically speaking about BPD (borderline personality disorder) and musings on what type of person has romantic affairs. Skip plot summary @ 3:25 You can also follow us on social media @Weapemanga Email:...
113 - Welcome to the NHK vol. 6
We Appreciate Manga - May 06, 2023 23:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWill and Steven are perplexed by the plot as it shuffles along but find time to discuss the characters and their relationships to one and another, be it toxic or not. Skip plot summary @ 3:12 Email: [email protected] 113: Welcome to the NHK vol. 6 Chapters 26 to 30, ‘...
#316 – True Crime Writing with Kerrie Droban
Kobo Writing Life Podcast - May 02, 2023 13:48 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsIn this episode, we are joined by award-winning true crime writer Kerrie Droban to discuss her latest release, Aurora, and to hear more about her amazing writing career! Kerrie’s experience as a criminal and family attorney has heavily influenced her career in writing true crime narratives, and...
112 - Welcome to the NHK vol. 5
We Appreciate Manga - April 29, 2023 23:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingToday’s episode contains explicit talk since we are talking about a manga about a porn addict who lives with his parents. It’s Welcome to the NHK! Skip plot summary @ 3:10 Email: [email protected] 112: Welcome to the NHK vol. 5 Chapters 21 to 25, ‘Welcome to the ...
111 - Welcome to the NHK vol. 4
We Appreciate Manga - April 23, 2023 11:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingEXPLICIT CONTENT as we talk about mature themes, you can skip the synopsis @ 3:18 Email: [email protected] 111: Welcome to the NHK vol. 4 Chapters 16 to 17 ‘Welcome to the NO FUTURE’ and ‘Welcome to the Starry Sky’ Story by Tatsuhiko Takimoto Art by Kendi Oiwa English Translation...
#315 – Second Chapter Authors with Maren Cooper
Kobo Writing Life Podcast - April 18, 2023 14:52 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsIn this episode, we talk to author Maren Cooper, writer of literary and contemporary women’s fiction. We spoke to Maren about how she went from working in healthcare to having a writing career, her sources of inspiration, her story as a “second chapter” author, and her latest (and second) novel...
110 - Welcome to the NHK vol. 3
We Appreciate Manga - April 15, 2023 23:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingEXPLICIT CONTENT! Today’s episode, Will and Steve talk about videogame addiction and Hikikomori culture as it pertains to this volume 3 Welcome to the NHK. Our protagonist falls for a Pyramid scheme and Misaki’s tortuous methods to cure him do no good (no surprises there) skip plot summary @ 4:...
109 - Welcome to the NHK vol. 2
We Appreciate Manga - April 08, 2023 23:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingEXPLICIT CONTENT! Inspired by today’s manga, Will talks to Steven about his own personal ordeal with depression and suicidal ideation. They speak about their own relationship troubles. As well as how easy it is for people to become dependent on that which is not healthy for them. All in all, ‘W...
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