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 and the Great Fairy Rescue (2010), Secret of the Wings (2012), The Pirate Fairy (2014), Tinker Bell and the Legend…

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 by Jane Austen Movies Mentioned: PRIDE & PREJUDICE (2005), PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES (2016), THE HUNGER GAM…

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-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve, A DEAL WITH THE ELF KING by Elise Kova, A Court of Thorns and Roses Series by Sarah J. Maas, …

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 lyrics from the album, and what they mean for us. Artists Mentioned: Taylor Swift, Paris Paloma, Hayley Williams, My Chem…

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 Books Mentioned: A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas, Throne of Glass Series by Sarah J Maas, Crescent City S…

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 Series by Cassandra Clare; THE CRUEL PRINCE by Holly Black; THE STOLEN HEIR by Holly Black; TIDELANDS by Philippa Gregor…

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 Stuart, BECOMING MARIE ANTOINETTE by Juliet Grey, Media Mentioned: NAPOLEON (2023), Obsessed with Brooke Averick…

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 alerts. Books Mentioned: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY by Roald Dahl, “The Landlady” by Roald Dahl Media Mentio…

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 Flowers Video Games Mentioned: Baldur’s Gate 3, Disney Dreamlight Valley, Stardew Valley, Haunted Chocolatier, …

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 Series by Sarah J Maas, DRACULA by Bram Stoker, The Luxe Series by Anna Godbersen, A CHRISTMAS CAROL by Charles Dicke…

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. Media Mentioned: Barbie in the Nutcracker (2001), Barbie as Rapunzel (2002), Barbie of Swan Lake (2003), Barbie as …

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 by Diana Gabaldon, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: THE ONLY ONE …

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 Instagram: @theliterariespodcast. TikTok: @theliterariespodcast. Intro music by Justyna Kryscio.…

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 process. Media Mentioned: @daniellevalentinebooks on TikTok Instagram: @theliterariespodcast. TikTok: @the…

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 by Stephanie Garber; THE GREAT ALONE by Kristin Hannah; WILLIWAW by Tom Bodett; THE SELECTION Series by Kiera C…

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 AND FIRE Series by George R. R. Martin, SWORDCATCHER by Cassandra Clare, THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE LION, THE W…

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 and Duncan Sprott, WRITE YOUR NOVEL FROM THE MIDDLE by James Scott Bell, SHOW, DON’T TELL by Sandra Gerth, ROMANC…

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 OTHE…

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. Craig -The Women of Troy by Pat Barker -The Traitor’s Wife by Allison Pataki -The Second Mrs. Astor by Shana Abe -Dracula by…

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 by Christina Lauren, A Holiday by Gaslight by Mimi Matthews, A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J Maas, A Christma…

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 Maas, The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson Media Mentioned: Zootopia (2016), The Office (2005), The Gil…

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 feminist view of Josephine Bonaparte. Media Mentioned: Napoleon (2023), Wish (2023), John Adams (2008) Book…

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 Girl Samantha Series by Susan S. Adler, American Girl Molly Series by Valerie Tripp, A Court of Thorns and Roses Se…

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 AND SNAKES (2023), NAPOLEON (2023), RATATOUILLE (2007), NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM 3: SECRET OF THE TOMB (2014), ONCE U…

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 https://www.amazon.com/Medicine-Compression-Syndrome-Tendinitis-Arthritis/dp/B0027VGB4Y/ref=asc_df_B0027VGB4Y?tag=…

Trigger Warning: Gore, beheadings, violence, political violence Join us this week as we do a deep dive into Marie Antoinette’s life and the stories that portray her. We also chat about emotional support historical figures, explore the similarities between Marie Antoinette and Josephine Bonaparte, and talk about the French and American Revolutions. …

Trigger warning (suicide) from 28:06 to 28:38 Happy Halloween! Join us this week as we celebrate the horror genre and talk about the spookiest books and movies. We also dive into our biggest fears and play a festive “would you rather” game. Books Mentioned: HOUSE OF SALT AND SORROWS by Erin A. Craig, SMALL FAVORS by Erin A. Craig, SALEM’S LOT by St…

Join us this week as we talk about the most iconic literary monsters of all time, from vampires to Frankenstein to werewolves. We also chat about ghostly lore, Maren’s paranormal theories, share our “ghost” stories. Books Mentioned: DRACULA by Bram Stoker, FRANKENSTEIN by Mary Shelley, THE DARK DESCENT OF ELIZABETH FRANKENSTEIN by Kirsten White, UN…

Join us this week as we celebrate our three year friendaversary and Maren’s upcoming wedding, chat about how we write weddings (royal and otherwise), marriage tropes, and some of our favorite (most dramatic) nuptials. Please note this episode includes spoilers. -Books Mentioned: The Luxe Series and The Bright Young Things Series by Anna Godbersen, …

Join us this week as we chat about studying and writing forensics, our favorite stories that do it well, share some more Jack the Ripper theories, and explore if Ben Franklin was a serial killer. Books Mentioned: GONE GIRL by Gillian Flynn, A GOOD GIRL’S GUIDE TO MURDER by Holly Jackson Media Mentioned: Gone Girl (2014), Money Monster (2016), CSI: …

Join us this week as we talk all about the complexities of writing male characters, portraying male mental health, writing female rage and righteous anger, and the “shadow daddy” trend. Books Mentioned: A Court of Thorns and Roses Series by Sarah J Maas, Blood and Ash Series by Jennifer L. Armentrout, Media and Music Mentioned: Barbie (2023), Outla…

Join us this week as we talk about our processes for research, our own personal multiverse, writing historical figures and eras that depress us, and the importance of historical preservation. Instagram: @theliterariespodcast. TikTok: @theliterariespodcast. Intro music by Justyna Kryscio.The Literaries

Join us this week as we chat about what it was like to study Creative Writing, English, and History and how it has informed our writing today, rude professors, sexism in creative writing programs, literary vs. commercial fiction, and our critique partnership. Media Mentioned: Barbie (2023), Oppenheimer (2023) Instagram: @theliterariespodcast. TikTo…

Join us this week as we chat about IP, or “intellectual property,” and what makes them good, what IPs we’d like to write, our The Incredibles and Tarzan hot takes, and our Disney Prince picks. Books Mentioned: The Shadowhunter Chronicles by Cassandra Clare, Disney Prince Series by Linsey Miller, DC Icons Series by Various, Assassin’s Creed Series b…

Join us this week as we talk about Dark Academia and its impression on storytelling, the romanticization of university culture, and start beef with the College Board. Books Mentioned: PRETTY LITTLE LIARS by Sara Shepard, NINTH HOUSE by Leigh Bardugo, THE IVIES by Alexa Donne, Edgar Allen Poe, THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY by Oscar Wilde Media Mentione…

Join us this week as we discuss the school books we liked and disliked, hot takes, Shakespeare conspiracies, literary merit, and how adulthood helps you appreciate the classics. Literature Mentioned: THE GREAT GATSBY by F. Scott Fitzgerald, THE ILIAD AND THE ODYSSEY by Homer, A TALE OF TWO CITIES by Charles Dickens, OTHELLO, THE TAMING OF THE SHREW…

Join us this week as we chat about theater's influence on storytelling, our own theatre backgrounds, Broadway hot takes, and our two very different Hadestown experiences. MEDIA MENTIONED: Hamilton, Phantom of the Opera, Hadestown, Wicked, Beauty and the Beast, Mary Poppins, Cats, Bad Cinderella, Love Never Dies, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Once Up…

Join us this week as we discuss the pros and cons of stand-alones and series, word count limitations, how publishing and querying varies between the two, and our hot takes on “romantasy” and “voicey." BOOKS MENTIONED: The Last Hours Series by Cassandra Clare, The Married to Magic Series by Elise Kova Instagram: @theliterariespodcast. TikTok: @theli…

Join us this week as we discuss what makes a good magic system, the merits of light vs. heavy fantasy, and what animals we'd turn into as shifters. Books Mentioned: A Song of Ice and Fire series by George R. R. Martin, The Shadowhunter Chronicles by Cassandra Clare, The Throne of Glass Series by Sarah J Maas, The A Court of Thorns and Roses Series …

Join us this week as we discuss our formative media, Morgan's weird experience with mice romances, and our favorite Narnia moments. BOOKS MENTIONED: The Royal Diaries Series by Various, The Chronicles of Narnia Series by C.S. Lewis, FAIREST by Gail Carson Levine, DRAGON SLIPPERS by Jessica Day George, POPPY by Avi MEDIA MENTIONED: Marie Antoinette …

SPOILER WARNING for House of Roots and Ruin starting 31:02!!! Ye have been dully warned!!! Join us for a very special episode this week as we chat with NYT Bestselling Author Erin A. Craig about her new book, House of Roots and Ruin! We go over her stage manager background and process, her favorite spooky horror tropes, and all the details on her u…

Join us this week as we reveal our nosy tendencies, discuss how mystery is the key to all genres, our Jack the Ripper theories, and decide who between us is Holmes and Watson. Books Mentioned: A GOOD GIRL’S GUIDE TO MURDER by Holly Jackson NANCY DREW Series by Carolyn Keene THE INHERITANCE GAMES by Jennifer Lynn Barnes THE GALLAGHER GIRLS Series by…

Join us this week as we talk about the current adaptation landscape and what we look for when watching them, the oversaturation of streaming, and rant about our favorites and least favorites. Media Mentioned: Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo, Shadow & Bone on Netflix, The Help by Kathryn Stockett, Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid, Where th…

Join us this week as we delve into the vast world of stories in gaming, point and click mysteries, cinematic game experiences, our ideas for Assassin's Creed eras, and Batman/Elden Ring hot takes. Trigger Warnings: Brief mention of su*cide. Media Mentioned: Nancy Drew franchise by HER Interactive Resident Evil 8: Village God of War (2018) God of Wa…

Join us this week as we discuss the differences between YA and adult books, the effect of reading on the writing process, the age category box certain genres are placed in, and our strange school punishments. Trigger Warnings: Light talk of hangings, murder Instagram: @theliterariespodcast. TikTok: @theliterariespodcast. Intro music by Justyna Krys…

Join us this week as we talk about our favorite twisted tales, what elements go into retelling a story or event, and beg for niche retelling recommendations. Media Mentioned: House of Salt and Sorrows and Small Favors by Erin A. Craig, Gilded, Cursed, and Heartless by Marissa Meyer, Unbirthday by Liz Braswell, Disney’s A Twisted Tales Series, Ever …

Join us this week as we talk about parents in fiction (especially those no longer with us), why orphaned characters can work better, and how we write familial relationships. Media Mentioned: The Selection by Kiera Cass, Cinderella (2015), Beauty and the Beast (2017), As Old As Time (Twisted Tales) by Elizabeth J. Braswell, The Little Mermaid 3: Ari…

Join us this week as we war over whose process is better, discuss the magic of the subconscious, critique partnership, and how we wrangle our research. Instagram: @theliterariespodcast. TikTok: @theliterariespodcast. Intro music by Justyna Kryscio.The Literaries

Join us as we dive deep into why royal protagonists are so appealing, obsess over the Princess Diaries, share our experiences writing royalty and nobility, and discuss the challenges of historical royalty. Spoiler alerts for the ending of Princess Academy and its sequel, Palace of Stone, as well as for The Royal We! Books, in the order discussed: T…

Join us as we discuss our favorite, most dramatic, or most interesting historical shows, and as Maren and Morgan have their respective American Revolution and Gilded Age moments. Shows, in the order discussed: Reign, Outlander, Poldark, John Adams (2008), Sons of Liberty, Turn, Bridgerton, Victoria, The Gilded Age, Downton Abbey Instagram: @thelite…