This is a podcast for emerging writers who want to improve the quality of their work and learn more about the publishing industry. Your one host, Bianca Marais (the bestselling author of 'The Witches of Moonshyne Manor') interviews authors, agents, editors and just about anyone and everyone who's involved in bringing a book to market. She's joined by her cohosts, literary agents Carly Watters and CeCe Lyra from P.S. Literary Agency, who read and critique query letters as well as opening page ...
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The Stress Detox Show is all about why I created a space where calm feels possible again. I’m talking about the kind of quiet overwhelm so many of us carry, and why slowing down can feel harder than it should. This podcast supports high achievers, caretakers, and anyone who is tired of pretending they are fine. I'm Lyra, and it is my hope to offer gentle guidance, practical tools, and a moment of ease in a fast moving world. Peace is not a luxury. It is your baseline, and this is where it be ...
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Basic conversation about random topics
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A place to learn about spirituality, awakening and healing and to share gifts
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Two best friends that met and graduated college but got kicked out early because of Coronavirus. So like any bored college graduate..they made a podcast about relatable funny lifestyle things.
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Lyra inherits an old house from her father. While everything seems normal, there are secrets hidden inside this old home she will slowly discover.
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Let's Talk About It! - one stop shop in learning about the alphabet soup that is the LGBTQIA+ community. Stay tuned for live discussions, host's input, and chime-in interviews. Shrinking the gap in inequality, one episode at a time. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyra-bhat/support
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The Original Science Fiction Podcast
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The Witches of Wederra Keep is the intimate story of a coven of three witches struggling to maintain the natural harmony of magic between themselves, the Kingdom of the tumultuous mortal realm and the hungry Underworld below. Can they gain enough wisdom to face existential threats to their lives and their hearts? The Witches of Wederra Keep is a novel-length serialized actual play audio story produced and directed by Jacob Wolf Lefton. ----- Cast ----- Minerva, the old soul — Sarah Purcell C ...
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The Inner Ember podcast with Lyra Casey, where we explore what it takes to truly live an authentic life of freedom and abundance, in alignment with your highest self. We get real on topics from personal development and spirituality to online business, to help you follow your own Inner Ember.
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This is a podcast that goes in depth about Lyra’s journey through the book The Golden Compass. Throughout this podcast the 12 stages of the Hero’s Journey will be described. Cover art photo provided by Elias Castillo on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@eli_j
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Where the good things happen to bad people and the bad things happen to good people, and if you don't belive me listen in cause I'm bringing the newest stories and laughs so we can bare this Purgatory together.
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Welcome to Samantha Cartwright podcast, where ridiculous truths ABOUT who we are and why we here...how to balance that thing called life!
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Lauren (@laurenjgordon) and Lyra (@lyra1k) are your hosts for An Hour Underground podcast.They'll be interviewing upcoming musicians and artists from the UK's thriving underground scene, finding out more about them and their music, discussing their creative process and chatting about the music industry. If you want more from An Hour Underground, join them every Sunday from 11am on W!ZARD Radio Station.On the radio show, you'll hear new and unreleased music from the artists on this podcast an ...
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Your hosts David Spira & Peih-Gee Law explore immersive gaming from all angles. Our guests have made awesome stuff: ARGs, puzzle hunts, tabletop games, and of course, escape rooms. Our aim is to bring together different segments of the gaming world and share ideas between them.
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Stop and Fangirl is an entertainment, media, and television review podcast headed by Lizzie, Lyra, and Lynnie, (L3), that reflects, jokes about, and dares to question the writing, fandoms, and sensibilities of current television, movies, sports, books, and writing. With backgrounds in law, writing, and human rights' activism, we are a diverse bunch looking to change the conversation about the things we love. Above all, we hope to have fun, share laughs, and talk about the media we consume in ...
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The podcast about escort services, eroticism, and the power of femininity Every other Friday morning, I take you into a world where masks come off and people show themselves as they are never seen otherwise. A world where lust, money, power, and intimacy are negotiated anew every day. Sometimes we are completely alone in the most intimate way - sometimes I bring guests who have experienced more than others would ever dare to imagine. From now on, it's going to be honest, sensual, and maybe e ...
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This is an informational and educational podcast by the American Foreign Service Protective Association (AFSPA), featuring Chief Executive Officer, Kyle Longton. AFSPA Talks covers a range of topics across a multitude of categories, from mental wellness, to dental care, to speech and hearing awareness. This podcast is intended for all listeners, not only AFSPA members. This podcast is not intended to give out medical advice, please seek a professional for medical questions.
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"She came to fix a ship. He came to break his chains. Together, they’ll ignite the galaxy". From author Lyra Xolani, immerse yourself in the audio experience of Stormbond, the second book in the Xylos series. This is a neon-lit blend of alien intrigue, explosive romance, and open-door heat. Grounded on the vibrant and ever-humming Planet Xylos, Chief Engineer Bastet's mission is simple: fix her ship, the Celestial Barque, and get back to her life. But when a networking app reveals a 99% matc ...
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Capturing the lessons and stories created though Providence Ventures’ partnership with its portfolio companies
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An awakened human being who shares with you everything I learnt about the true nature of our reality, with a mission to unite us all in Love, Peace and Understanding and to facilitate our ascension to the higher vibrational existence of 5D Earth.
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Welcome to Kalliope's Sanctum, a story podcast hosted by writer Sylvia V. Linsteadt. This podcast is dedicated to Kalliope, primordial and first Muse of epic poetry and ecstatic song in ancient Greece. This podcast is a place of sanctuary for her oldest stories. It is a return to the wild garden, to the spring, to the ground of being & the source of inspiration in the Earth. Here, we honor Kalliope as Muse of Earth. Here, you will find some of the stories beneath the stories of Old Europe: s ...
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Solar Dragon Time is a storytime podcast created to introduce character values that will serve children well in life. In addition to learning new vocabulary and how to apply critical thinking skills, children will discover the power of affirmations and empowered thinking.
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Located in midtown Manhattan, Page Publishing is a traditional New York based full-service publishing house who rolls out the red carpet for every one of our authors.
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Enjoying adventures in the everyday as well as far away
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We are a podcast dedicated to finding stories for startups and innovators. Focusing on technology, innovation, startups and media. Find more great stories on www.gohustle.co
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Listeners rave about this podcast, praising its engaging host Becca B. and its focus on the world of Broadway. Fans appreciate the behind-the-scenes insights and find the podcast both entertaining and inspiring. Whether you're a die-hard Broadway lover or simply enjoy a fun listen, this podcast is sure to hit the mark. Support this podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/backstagewithbeccab.
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This is about the rebels. This is about the ne’er-do-wells. This is about the mutineers, the agitators, the subversives. Unruly Figures is a celebration of history’s biggest rule-breakers. Twice a month, I’m going to dive into the life and times of the greatest rebels the world has known. I will talk about their lives, the society they lived in, the decisions they made, and how their refusal to play by the rules changed the world. Join me as I nerd out and get inspired by history’s favorite ...
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Listen to Caitlin, Anya, and Alan talk about His Dark Materials! Read along with “The Subtle Knife” as we explore the philosophy, science, and religion that makes this series a classic.
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A place where we discuss it all! ANYTHING goes! We dive deep into topics that will help you along your journey, to raise your vibration and help you step into your power. It is time to live from heart, remember who you are and why you are here! Check out the website for more info…. Summer Break-Podcast Season 2 will be released August 2022. https://adventuresinawakening.com/ Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adventuresinawakening/support
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Greetings from Meta Station, where a playwright and an English professor who have been best friends for sixteen years recap our favorite genre television shows. Check out our archive for 4 seasons of coverage of the CW's post-apocalyptic sci-fi drama "The 100," including cast and creator interviews, and join us in summer 2019 for coverage of three new streaming miniseries perfect for binge-watching - "Good Omens" on Amazon Prime, "Russian Doll" on Netflix, and "Gentleman Jack" on HBO!
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Media Mouthwash is a fortnightly podcast on the media presented by Daniel Bentley and Joseph Stashko. It takes a sideways look at the media, taking in news, blog posts and thoughts on the intersection between technology and journalism.
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Play on Words presents the POWer Half Hour; 30-ish minutes of artists, writers, and performers discussing their craft, their work, and where they're from. Your host, Ryan Alpers, pairs recordings of live performances with in studio interviews with the artists, writers, and performers to explore the creative process. Please comment, rate us on iTunes and follow us on Sound Cloud! Thank you!
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The Inkwell Podcast with host Blake Reichenbach dives deep into the world of creativity, storytelling, and the joy of the written word. Through a blend of personal insights and lively discussions with authors and other creative minds, Blake unpacks the lessons from the books he reads, weaving them into conversations about how creativity enriches all aspects of life. Designed like a dynamic book club, the podcast explores how to navigate a creative life amidst the demands of a career, family, ...
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The WorkWell Podcast™ is back and I am so excited about the inspiring guests we have lined up. Wellbeing at work is the issue of our time. This podcast is your lens into what the experts are seeing, thinking, and doing. Hi, I am Jen Fisher, host, bestselling author and influential speaker in the corporate wellbeing movement and the first-ever Chief Wellbeing Officer in the professional services industry. On this show, I sit down with inspiring individuals for wide-ranging conversations on al ...
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#4 How escort changed absolutely everything - with Lyra Bergmann
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44:17This week, Lyra Bergmann is here to talk about something most people spend their whole lives avoiding: the moment you realize sex work didn't just change your job - it fundamentally rewired how you see every relationship you'll ever have. From dating to friendships to the uncomfortable truth about what financial freedom actually unlocks, Lyra's not…
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S10E11: BLOT, the RECON Game - starring Lyra Levin, Yannick Trapman-O’Brien, & Mark Larson
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1:36:09" I appreciated your janitor's slow decline into madness." BLOT needs our help! The Bureau of Legitimate and Otherworldly Troubles has suffered a breach in their laboratory, and they need someone to clean up the mess. In the lab, there's a chalkboard to the left, a table with beakers and test tubes to the right and a small computer desk. The room …
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In this week’s double author interview, Bianca sits down with New York Times bestselling author Simone St. James to talk about her chilling new novel, ‘A Box Full of Darkness’—a return to the eerie town of Fell that readers of ‘The Sundown Motel’ will lose their minds over. Simone reveals how a single idea—children playing hide-and-seek and one nev…
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If you’ve ever felt pressured to stay cheerful while struggling inside, this episode is for you. Lyra explains how toxic positivity harms emotional health and how to replace it with compassion and honesty. Learn to create space for real emotions and calm growth with The Stress Detox Planner. #toxicpositivity #mentalhealth #emotionalwellbeing #stres…
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The Witches of Wederra Keep #11 — Knight of Wands
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26:42In the aftermath of the death of King Abgani and the raid of Wederra Fortress by agents of the religious authority, as the witches stand in the wreckage of their ransacked home, they discover that one of them is not well at all... ** This episode marks the beginning of Act II of The Witches of Wederra Keep. Thanks for listening! ** The Witches of W…
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Shooting the Shit About The Easiest Genres to Sell and How Agents Impact The Outcomes of Book Deals
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40:06In this week’s Shooting the Shit, Carly and CeCe ring in the new year by talking about words of the year, habits vs. goals, and what ease might actually look like in 2026. They also dive into what really goes into selling books, including a fascinating editor breakdown of the hardest—and easiest—genres to publish in fiction and nonfiction. Plus, th…
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Stormbond — Episode 4: The Red Floor Knows Too Much (Chapter 3 Preview)
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5:14“She isn’t looking for him. Except she is.” Stormbond — Episode 4 (Chapter 3 Preview) The grand hall hums like background noise… but Bastet knows better. On Xylos, floors read moods, light listens, and the air changes when Intef moves. In this preview of Chapter 3: “The Red Floor Knows Too Much,” Bastet tries to disappear into the crowd—until her p…
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Escape Pod 1027: What Any Dead Thing Wants (Part 2 of 3)
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41:15Author : Aimee Ogden Narrator : Isaac Harwood Host : Tina Connolly Audio Producer : Summer Brooks Copious helpings of harsh language descriptors found here. Don’t miss Part 1: Escape Pod 1026: What Any Dead Thing Wants (Part 1 of 3) What Any Dead Thing Wants (Part 2) by Aimee Ogden Quiet is a rare […] Source…
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In this episode, Bianca, Carly, and CeCe welcome writer Rhiannon Harvey for an in-depth Books with Hooks critique. Rhiannon reads her polished query for ‘Mara’s Call’, a speculative YA mystery set on a fog-shrouded New England island where the sea whispers secrets—and a girl’s family history refuses to stay buried. The hosts discuss tightening hook…
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When Motivation Disappears: Gentle Ways To Get It Back
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3:39If your spark has faded and everything feels like effort, this episode helps you rebuild motivation without pressure. Lyra explores how rest, purpose, and tiny actions can gently reignite your drive. Rebuild energy and focus at your own pace with The Stress Detox Planner. #motivation #burnout #stressrecovery #mentalhealth #selfcare #productivity Ge…
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Shooting the Shit About Your Deepest and Darkest Book Money Questions PART TWO
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32:52The money talk continues. In Part Two of this no-BS publishing deep dive, Carly and CeCe tackle what really happens after you sign a deal—from how advances are actually paid (spoiler: it takes a while), to whether two-book deals are a smart move, how much authors should spend on marketing and PR, and if believing your book has million-dollar potent…
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#5 The Psychology of Power Play - or why good girls like it rough
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33:22What happens when the things that terrify you are also the things that turn you on the most? In this episode, I take you from my vanilla beginnings into the world of power play, rope, and psychological domination - and why sometimes the best sex happens when you stop trying to be in controlBy Elisa Carbo
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Escape Pod 1026: What Any Dead Thing Wants (Part 1 of 3)
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36:33Author : Aimee Ogden Narrator : Isaac Harwood Host : Tina Connolly Audio Producer : Summer Brooks “What Any Dead Thing Wants” originally appeared in Psychopomp (February 2024) Copious helpings of harsh language descriptors found here. What Any Dead Thing Wants (Part 1) by Aimee Ogden The third week of a planetary exorcism is the […] Source…
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Big Auction Debuts and What Brings You Back to the Page
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1:01:34In this week’s double author interview episode, Carly sits down with Katie Bernet, author of the wildly buzzed-about YA thriller ‘Beth Is Dead’ — a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection that has already earned three starred reviews (Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, and Shelf Awareness). Katie shares the story behind her explosive debut: a modern, …
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The Sunday Night Dread And What It’s Really Telling You
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2:42That familiar Sunday heaviness isn’t just about work. In this episode, Lyra uncovers what Sunday dread really signals and how to calm the anxious anticipation before Monday arrives. Ease into each week with balance and calm using The Stress Detox Planner. #anxiety #stressrelief #burnout #mentalhealth #calmliving #selfcare Get The Stress Detox Plann…
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S10E13: State of the Escapes with Lisa Spira
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1:20:44" I love shining a light on escape room creators and telling their stories." For the last 10 years, Lisa Spira of Room Escape Artist has been tracking the growth of the US Escape Room industry and publishing industry reports. For our Season 10 finale episode, Lisa joins us to talk about this year's annual report. New this year is a collaboration wi…
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In our final bonus episode of 2025, we uncover what really happens inside a literary agency. This week, we’re giving you a fly-on-the-wall look at a real agent meeting. CeCe is joined by fellow agents from Wendy Sherman Associates to talk trends, romantasy, cover reveals, editor movement, author marketing pressure, and what agents actually do after…
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Escape Pod 1025: Samantha’s Diary (Flashback Friday)
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46:26Author : Diana Wynne Jones Narrator : Emma Newman Hosts : Mur Lafferty and Alasdair Stuart Audio Producers : Adam Pracht and Mat Weller Samantha’s Diary originally appeared in Stories: All-New Tales Edited by Neil Gaiman and Al Sarrantonio and on Escape Pod, episode 427 on December 22, 2013. Samantha’s Diary By Diana Wynne Jones Recorded on BSQ Spe…
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In this festive episode, Bianca, Carly, and CeCe unwrap two juicy query critiques! First up: — a whodunit-meets-reality-TV mashup where The Bachelor collides with Death on the Nile. The trio dishes on comps overload, missing love stories, and why “cozy romance” needs more than vibes. Then, a chilling turn with a literary horror set in Alaska. CeCe …
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Five Quick Resets When Your Day’s Gone Completely Sideways
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2:45When everything feels like it’s falling apart, Lyra offers five fast ways to reset your mind and body in minutes. You’ll learn small, science-backed techniques to bring yourself back to calm, even on the most chaotic days. Find your personalised reset rituals inside The Stress Detox Planner. #stressrelief #anxiety #reset #mentalhealth #mindfulness …
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S10E12: Holiday Special (ft. The REA Team)
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32:24"A very twist ending. I don't think we were expecting it to go quite that way." The scent of cedar and cloves drift through the air, and all around the lights are twinkling. Boughs of holly and mistletoe decorate the rafters, and you've gathered friends and loved ones to celebrate. It's our first REPOD and PG's Playhouse crossover Holiday Special! …
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Shooting the Shit About Your Deepest and Darkest Book Money Questions: PART ONE
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38:08Money. Advances. Royalties. Envy. Agenting. In this no-holds-barred part one episode, Carly and CeCe crack open the money conversations writers are told not to have—and answer your most anonymous, anxiety-inducing questions about the business of publishing. From six-figure deal myths and what “earning out” actually means, to whether writing can be …
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Stormbond — Episode 3: When the Room Changes Key
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3:59The city is breathing. The machine is listening. And then she walks in—and nothing holds the same frequency anymore. In Episode 2 of Stormbond, proximity sharpens into awareness, restraint tightens, and a single glance lands exactly where it shouldn’t. This episode contains the opening movement of Chapter 2 and ends before the moment everything tip…
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Escape Pod 1024: Some Things I Should Probably Have Mentioned Earlier (LIVE) (Flashback)
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27:10Author : Laura Pearlman Narrator : Laura Pearlman Hosts : Alasdair Stuart and Summer Fletcher Audio Producer : Summer Brooks This story was originally published in Mothership Zeta, May 2016, and republished in Escape Pod 650: Some Things I Probably Should Have Mentioned Earlier (LIVE) This is a live reading from Worldcon 2018. Some Things […] Sourc…
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On this week’s episode, Bianca chats with Belfast-born writer Gráinne O’Hare, author of the hilarious, tender, and irresistibly relatable debut novel ‘Thirst Trap’. They discuss the evolution of Thirst Trap—from messy drafts to its final form, capturing the chaos, grief, and wild nights of your 20s, writing nuanced female friendships, crafting auth…
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If saying no fills you with guilt, this episode will help you change that. Lyra shares how to set boundaries that feel firm but kind and why protecting your energy doesn’t make you selfish. Learn to say no with calm confidence using The Stress Detox Planner. Get The Stress Detox Planner HERE
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Shooting the Shit About How Much Agents Share
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47:20Do agents talk about your queries behind the scenes? 👀 In this episode of Shooting the Shit, Carly and CeCe kick things off with winter sadsies, Brazilian brigadeiros, and an advent-calendar scandal before diving into the real talk writers need. They break down whether agents share queries with each other, if comping an agent’s own clients helps or…
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Escape Pod 1023: Mackson’s Mardi Gras Moon Race
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32:38Author : David DeGraff Narrator : Brian Lieberman Host : Tina Connolly Audio Producer : Summer Brooks “Mackson’s Mardi Gras Moon Race” originally appeared in the Winter 2024 issue of The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction. Mackson’s Mardi Gras Moon Race by David DeGraff Turtles were built for short-haul Lunar prospecting, not treks across […] …
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In this week’s Books with Hooks, Carly and CeCe dig into two thought-provoking queries — one about addiction and redemption, the other about love, power, and self-worth. They unpack why “quiet” stories can still grab attention, how to balance A and B plots in romance, and why tension and character depth are everything. Tune in for sharp agent insig…
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The Hidden Cost Of Being The Strong One All The Time
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2:51When you’re the one holding everything together, it’s easy to forget how heavy that role is. In this episode, Lyra explores why being the strong one can lead to burnout and how to let yourself be supported without guilt. Rediscover balance and permission to rest with The Stress Detox Planner. #burnout #stressrecovery #boundaries #emotionalwellbeing…
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S10E10 - Zach Sherwin, Creator of The Crossword Show
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1:20:34“ The joy of live performance is that we're all experiencing the same thing together and it unites us as a community.” When I think of crossword puzzles, I think of a quiet, cerebral exercise. It's often a solitary activity, maybe occasionally yelling out if anyone knows a four letter word for "milk's favorite cookie." When Zach Sherwin considered …
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Shooting the Shit: About the hidden side of best-of-year lists, AI worries, and the "midlist bestseller"
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35:53In this week’s Shooting the Shit, Carly and CeCe dive into the chaos that is publishing in December—best-of-year lists, midlist “bestsellers,” AI anxiety, and the eternal question: Are books becoming luxury items?! They unpack fresh sales stats, why returns matter more than you think, real talk about authors’ AI fears, and the emotional rollercoast…
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Accessing mental health care can be a challenge. Outside the U.S., that challenge can at times be insurmountable. FSBP offers a program to help members around the world access counselors and other support to meet their behavioral, mental, and emotional health needs. Lyra Health is available to FSBP members outside the U.S. for counseling at no cost…
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#3 The Girlfriend Experience: What it actually means
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43:15Everyone's heard of the girlfriend experience. But what most people think it means? That's not even close. It's not about kissing during a booking or being sweet between the sheets. It's not a menu item you tick off alongside other services. And it's definitely not what I thought it was when I first tried to offer it years ago - back when I had abs…
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Escape Pod 1022: Butter Side Down (Part 2 of 2)
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55:42Author : Kal M Narrators : Valerie Valdes, Eric Valdes, Dominick Rabrun and Alasdair Stuart Host : Valerie Valdes Audio Producer : Adam Pracht Butter Side Down originally appeared in Writers of the Future (volume 40) – May 2024. Butter Side Down (Part 2 of 2) By Kal M (…Continued from Part 1) […] Source…
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In this episode, Carly welcomes her co-writing clients Tracy Dobmeier and Wendy Katzman — authors of ‘10,000 Light Years from OK’ — to talk about their heartfelt, writer-centric sophomore novel. If you love stories about love, hope, courage, and the wild coincidences that make us believe in something bigger… this one’s for you. ‘10,000 Light Years …
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How To Stop Overthinking When Your Brain Won’t Switch Off
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3:10If your thoughts never seem to slow down, this episode will help you find relief. Lyra explains why overthinking is often your brain’s way of managing fear and shares practical techniques to calm mental loops before they spiral. Find simple daily tools to quiet your mind inside The Stress Detox Planner. #overthinking #anxiety #stressrelief #mentalh…
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S10E9 - Legendary Disney Imagineer: Doris Hardoon
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1:20:08"Guests have become more sophisticated and our product needs to follow suit." Disney Theme Parks have always been at the top when it comes to large scale, interactive entertainment attractions. Doris Hardoon is a legendary Imagineer, and we don't use that term lightly. Her creative vision has graced every Disney Castle Park on the planet, from EPCO…
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Shooting the Shit: About agent burnout and the problems facing small publishers and booksellers
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36:35Carly and CeCe are back—one in snowy Canada, one in flower-crown Hawaii—and they’re diving into burnout, the business of books, and the spicy gossip that only happens at publishing conferences. The dynamic duo cover everything from agent burnout, the power of booksellers and more conference chaos. You don’t want to miss this week’s episode! Can you…
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Escape Pod 1021: Butter Side Down (Part 1 of 2)
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50:04Author : Kal M Narrators : Valerie Valdes, Eric Valdes, Dominick Rabrun and Alasdair Stuart Host : Valerie Valdes Audio Producer : Adam Pracht Butter Side Down originally appeared in Writers of the Future (volume 40) – May 2024. Butter Side Down (Part 1 of 2) By Kal M DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT CASE FILE […] Source…
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In this Books with Hooks episode, Bianca, Carly, and CeCe dig into two submissions—a YA fantasy query and a memoir/nonfiction hybrid. They unpack why centering a protagonist matters, how to sharpen specificity in quests, what makes prologues succeed (or fail), and why memoir queries need a clear narrative arc. Expect candid advice on worldbuilding,…
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The Surprising Link Between Clutter And Anxiety
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3:10If your space feels chaotic and your mind won’t settle, this episode is for you. Lyra explores how clutter quietly increases stress and why a messy environment can make it hard to feel calm or focused. Learn how to clear space in gentle, manageable ways that reduce anxiety and restore peace. Create a calmer home and headspace with The Stress Detox …
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S10E8 - The PuzzleTales of PostCurious with Rita Orlov & Lauren Bello
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1:07:51"Screenwriting is like a puzzle that the writers are putting together." When a television screenwriter who loves puzzles and immersive experiences turns her attention to creating a boxed puzzle game, the result is beguiling and thoroughly engrossing. The Morrison Game Factory has a deeply intimate and emotional story that pulled at my heartstrings …
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In part one of November’s bonus episode, bestselling author Patricia Sands joins Bianca to share how she started writing at 65, indie-pubbed her way to being approached by Amazon’s Lake Union, and built a devoted readership along the way. They chat about writing for joy, setting publishing goals for yourself, the pros and cons of indie vs tradition…
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#2 Professional secrets: What men actually crave - with Eve Allegra
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39:43Two escorts walk into a conversation about male desire. No, this isn't a joke - it's an autopsy. Elisa Carbo teams up with Eve Allegra, a red-headed Frankfurt accountant who moonlights in an industry where men's masks slip faster than their pants. Together, they dissect years of patterns, contradictions, and the things clients whisper in the dark b…
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Escape Pod 1020: When They Come Back (Flashback Friday)
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30:51Author : Natalia Theodoridou Narrator : Ibba Armancas Host : Alasdair Stuart Audio Producer : Summer Brooks When They Come Back was originally published in Crossed Genres (Issue 22), in October 2014, and in Escape Pod Episode 550 Frank though not explicit reference to human sexual anatomy When They Come Back by Natalia Theodoridou They […] Source…
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When Writing Gets Personal: Two Authors on Vulnerability and Voice
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1:19:15In part one of this week’s author interview, CeCe Lyra connects with clinical psychologist, couples therapist, and bestselling author Dr. Tracy Dalgleish to talk about her new book ‘You, Your Husband and His Mother’—a candid look at one of the biggest sources of relationship tension: in-laws. It’s a conversation about courage, creativity, and the m…
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The Stress Detox Show is all about why I created a space where calm feels possible again. I’m talking about the kind of quiet overwhelm so many of us carry, and why slowing down can feel harder than it should. This podcast supports high achievers, caretakers, and anyone who is tired of pretending they are fine. My hope is to offer gentle guidance, …
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Why You Feel Exhausted Even After A Full Night’s Sleep
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3:45Feeling constantly tired even after sleeping well This episode explores why exhaustion isn’t always physical and how to identify which type of rest your body and mind are truly craving. Discover the seven types of rest and learn how to refill your energy without adding more to your to do list. Find simple, restorative ways to reset with The Stress …
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