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Why Are Short Stories So Hard to Write?
Why Are Short Stories So Hard to Write?
Let’s talk about short story writing! On the one hand, short stories are simpler than novels because – as the name impli... Read more
20 Jun 2018
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15mins
Ranked #2
Into the Water Book Review & Plotting vs. Pantsing
Into the Water Book Review & Plotting vs. Pantsing
In today’s episode, I’m reviewing Into the Water by Paula Hawkins. You probably know Hawkins from her breakout novel, Th... Read more
19 Nov 2017
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28mins
Ranked #3
The Handmaid’s Tale Review and the Importance of Reaction Scenes
The Handmaid’s Tale Review and the Importance of Reaction Scenes
In today’s episode, I’m reviewing The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood. This book is not only one of Atwood’s most acc... Read more
13 Dec 2017
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33mins
Ranked #4
Book Recommendation: The Clothing of Books by Jhumpa Lahiri
Book Recommendation: The Clothing of Books by Jhumpa Lahiri
May the record show this episode went live in February! Well, at least for those of us on the West Coast. To celebrate t... Read more
1 Mar 2018
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19mins
Ranked #5
Pet Sematary Review & Static vs Dynamic Characters
Pet Sematary Review & Static vs Dynamic Characters
Today, I’m making up for lost time with a longer-than-usual book review and writing discussion! First up, I’m talking ab... Read more
17 Feb 2018
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52mins
Ranked #6
A Wrinkle In Time Book Review
A Wrinkle In Time Book Review
It’s Plotboilers’ tenth episode! In honor of my longstanding “don’t see the movie before you’ve read the book” tradition... Read more
30 Mar 2018
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34mins
Ranked #7
Carve the Mark Book Review & New Years’ Writing Resolutions
Carve the Mark Book Review & New Years’ Writing Resolutions
In my last episode of 2017, I’ve reviewed Veronica Roth’s “Carve the Mark” and put together some tips and tricks for set... Read more
31 Dec 2017
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25mins
Ranked #8
Bonfire by Krysten Ritter & What We Can Learn from Actors Who Write!
Bonfire by Krysten Ritter & What We Can Learn from Actors Who Write!
Today I’m talking about a fiery psychological thriller, Bonfire by Krysten Ritter. I’m not just excited to talk about th... Read more
9 Aug 2018
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22mins
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Book Review of Beartown by Fredrik Backman
Book Review of Beartown by Fredrik Backman
Fredrik Backman is a Swedish writer best known for his books (A Man Called Ove, My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’... Read more
3 Aug 2018
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31mins
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RE: Amazon Replacing Libraries, Book Haul, & Practical Books on Writing
RE: Amazon Replacing Libraries, Book Haul, & Practical Books on Writing
Let’s talk about that crazy Forbes article that suggested we replace local libraries with Amazon bookstores! Also, I’ve ... Read more
23 Jul 2018
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24mins