Join us this week as we discuss our favorite fairy-themed books and movies. We also reminisce on the nostalgia of the online Pixie Hollow game.Movies Mentioned: Tinker Bell (2008), Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure (2009), Tinker Bell an...

Join us this week as we discuss Pride and Prejudice, its screen adaptations, and of course, the fabulous Mr. Darcy.Books Mentioned: PRIDE AND PREJUDICE by Jane Austen, FAHRENHEIT 451 by Ray Bradbury, WALDEN by Henry David Thoreau, EMMA b...

Join us this week as we talk about Hades and Persephone retellings and their enduring popularity across mediums.*Spoiler alert for the ending of Nancy Drew Labyrinth of Lies*Books Mentioned: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST by Gabrielle-Suzan...

Join us this week as we talk about Taylor Swift’s new album, The Tortured Poets Department, from both the Swiftie and non-Swiftie perspective, and how music serves as a mechanism for storytelling.  We share our favorite songs and ...

Join us this week as we talk about points of view and tense—and how it affects our writing and the stories we love. We also share some of our cringiest middle school shenanigans.Trigger Warning: Mention of a Holocaust-focused movie

Join us this week as we  celebrate Women’s History month and chat about our favorite female characters! Morgan also tries to educate Maren on the Dune lore.Books Mentioned: SWORD CATCHER by Cassandra Clare; The Mortal Instruments Se...

Join us this week as we discuss our favorite female historical figures in celebration of Women’s History Month.Books Mentioned: The Josephine B. Trilogy by Sandra Gulland, THE ROSE OF MARTINIQUE: A LIFE OF NAPOLEON’S JOSEPHINE by Andrea ...

Joi us this week as we talk about Charlie and the Chocolate Factory renditions and retellings, devise our own theories, and dive into the Glasgow Willy Wonka Immersive Experience. Please note this episode includes Wonka (2023) spoiler ...

Join us this week as Morgan gives Maren the 101 on Tabletop Roleplaying Games and how they influence storytelling.Tabletop Games Mentioned: Dungeons and Dragons, Call of Cthulhu, Dimension 20 Fantasy High, Dimension 20 A Court of Fey and...

Join us today as we talk all about fictional age gaps—and if age is really just a number. We also go on several tangents and share lots of giggles over our favorite “older” celeb crushes.Books Mentioned: A Court of Thorns and Roses Serie...

Join us this week as we dive into the Barbie Cinematic Universe and how it’s influenced our storytelling. We chat about our fave Barbie villains (shoutout to Preminger), animal sidekicks (Tika is the worst), and everything in between.Med...

Join us this week as we celebrate Valentine’s Day, and chat about our favorite couples and love stories of all time!Outlander spoiler from 4:04 to 4:30. SOMETHING IN THE HEIR spoiler from 15:11 to 15:40.Books Mentioned: OUTLANDER ...

Join us this week as we kick off our month of romance! In honor of Valentine’s Day coming up, we chat all about writing love scenes—from witty banter to steamy moments. Books Mentioned: DIVINE RIVALS by Rebecca Ross

Join us this week as we discuss our writing goals for the year, from querying to drafting new projects and everything in between! We also talk about writing sequels, how to know what project to write next, and our favorite parts of the writing ...

Join us this week and get cozy with a cup of tea/a warm blanket as we share our favorite wintry titles, perfect for the season!Books Mentioned: THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE by C.S. Lewis; CARAVAL Series...

Join us this week as we talk all about food, from writing historical dishes to highlighting the books that get it right. We also chat about our favorite restaurants because we had to have a foodie moment.Books Mentioned: A SONG OF ICE AN...

Join us this week as we share our favorite writing craft books, and how we use them while working on our stories!Books Mentioned: THE EMOTION THESAURUS by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi, WRITING HISTORICAL FICTION by Celia Brayfield a...

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 bi...

Join us this week for our last episode of 2023 as we share our favorite books of the year!*Dracula Spoiler Alert from 24:05-25:02*Books Mentioned:-Every Duke Has His Day by Suzanne Enoch-House of Roots and Ruin by Erin A. ...

Join us this week as we dive into writing holiday scenes! We also chat about some of our favorite Christmas stories, from The Nutcracker to A Christmas Carol, and our wild Mother Ginger conspiracies. Books Mentioned: In a Holidaze b...

Join us this week we discuss how Romantasy and BookTok fit into the literary sphere, and what the future of publishing will look like.Books Mentioned: A Court of Thorns and Roses Series by Sarah J Maas, Throne of Glass Series by Sarah J ...

Join us this week as we review the recent Napoleon movie directed by Ridley Scott. We discuss the historical inaccuracies of the film and explore the real history behind the time period. We also share some titles that give a more complete and f...

Join us this week as we delve into literary siblings and how we write them, especially in historical fiction. We also explore some more American Girl favorites.Books Mentioned: American Girl Felicity Series by Valerie Tripp, American Gir...

Join us this week for a special Thanksgiving episode where we chat about all we’re grateful for! We also dive into some upcoming movies and circle back to our Hunger Games obsession.Media Mentioned: THE HUNGER GAMES: BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS ...

Join us this week as we catch up on life, from Maren’s wedding to our Disney trips. Then, we share some of our favorite writerly gift ideas for the upcoming season! Our gift guide starts at 40:07.Items Mentioned:-Mueller Sports Brace...