The Literaries
A podcast by story tellers for story lovers. Join Morgan and Maren as they discuss all mediums of story, and talk about every genre and topic they can get their hands on.
The Literaries
Episode 36: Let Her Shine Her Light (In Defense of the Pregnancy Trope)
Join us this week for our first episode of 2024 where we talk about one of our hottest takes: the pregnancy trope. We chat about the books that do it well and share our own tips for writing it.
Trigger Warnings: Discussion of traumatic birth
Books Mentioned: SMALL FAVORS, HOUSE OF SALT AND SORROWS, HOUSE OF ROOTS AND RUIN by Erin A. Craig; THE OTHER BOLEYN GIRL by Philippa Gregory; A COURT OF SILVER FLAMES by Sarah J Maas; CRESCENT CITY Series by Sarah J Maas; A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE Series by George R. R. Martin; THE HUNGER GAMES Series by Suzanne Collins
Media Mentioned: The Office (2005), House of the Dragon (2022), Scooby-Doo (2002), The Hunger Games (2012), Catching Fire (2013)
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