Behind the Books

Did you know Shakespeare wrote his works in the 1600's? Now you do! This week, Larissa and LJ dive into the world of research and rabbit holes--all the tips, tricks, ideas and methods about what and how to research for fiction. With Larissa giving an astounding history lesson in a historically inaccurate accent and new editing style from LJ, this episode is a long one. We also go through some of the interesting things we've researched for our own works and hey, guess what! We talk about the weather again!

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Hosted by: Larissa Gault and L.J. Elizabeth

Edited by: L.J. Elizabeth

Music by: Larissa Gault

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This week Larissa and LJ talk all about standalones and series! Including Larissa's plans for her massive Ivankov series and a deep dive into some of LJ's old plot ideas, we talk about our own preferences for standalones or series. Of course we have to mention some fanfiction in there as well, all while airing our grievances about TV show relationships, and surprisingly, the weather? Buckle up for a long episode, and enjoy the wild ride!

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Find The Deck I've Been Handed here on Amazon

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Hosted by: Larissa Gault and L.J. Elizabeth

Edited by: L.J. Elizabeth

Music by: Larissa Gault

Logo by: Susan Markloff

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Calling all poets, poetry lovers, and people who claim to not like poetry (but still write it anyway) -- tune in to hear about LJ's newest poetry collection, The Deck I've Been Handed. In this episode, Larissa and LJ talk all about TDIBH, from LJ's creation of it by standing in a kitchen with a mug of chicken soup, to both the hosts unable to pick one single favorite poem, and Larissa accurately naming all the themes that LJ couldn't articulate. We promise this book is worth it, even if you don't like poetry, so find it out live now on Amazon!

Find The Deck I've Been Handed here on Amazon

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Hosted by: Larissa Gault and L.J. Elizabeth

Edited by: L.J. Elizabeth

Music by: Larissa Gault

Logo by: Susan Markloff

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In the second part of our tropes episode (and our longest episode yet) we dive in a tackle even more tropes, books and even movies! LJ dives into a shockingly accurate impression of every holiday Hallmark movie ever, Larissa discusses in brief her very strong feelings towards enemies to lovers and workplace romances, and we even cover the topic of the pregnancy trope! Asking for book recs with almost every one of the tropes mentions, we promise this episode has none of the *unmentionables* that the first episode did. Did we cover your favorite trope? Listen to find out.

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Hosted by: Larissa Gault and L.J. Elizabeth

Edited by: L.J. Elizabeth

Music by: Larissa Gault

Logo by: Susan Markloff

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In our first (and accidental) of a two part episode, Larissa and LJ tackle a massive list of tropes--and that's just brushing the surface. Having our first nsfw moment unintentionally within the first five minutes, we also compare nearly every trope to a Grishaverse ship, debate on whether the main character in a sport romance novel should know about sports or not, and generally just scream about our favorite tropes. Stay tuned for our next episode, and part 2!

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Hosted by: Larissa Gault and L.J. Elizabeth

Edited by: L.J. Elizabeth

Music by: Larissa Gault

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Bringing back the politics, tune in this week for the second episode in the Writergram Politics series where Larissa and LJ talk all about pen names! Staying on topic enough to give the pros and cons of having either, we also manage to be nostalgic over Vine, compare state sizes, butcher the pronunciation of the state fish of Hawaii, and see who has the most basic name (p.s. it's LJ). Join us this week and listen in to our 10th episode!

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Edited by: LJ Elizabeth

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Grab your tissues because this book will break you because today Larissa and LJ talk with special guest MC Pending! Talking all about Larissa's new book, The Way He Broke Me -- which really means talking mostly about Alek Everton -- this week's episode dives into the favorite parts of TWHBM, stopping MC from committing mild arson, and lamenting over the fact that this is not a sandwich podcast. Interested in reading The Way He Broke Me? Go check it out, it's live now!

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Hosted by: Larissa Gault and LJ Elizabeth

Edited by: LJ Elizabeth

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Today let's talk about a term LJ made up, "vibe scenes!" Going into what a vibe scene is and how it came to be, Larissa and LJ talk in length about their own vibe scenes and some of their favorite writing pieces, while getting side-tracked about Stranger Things, the new Barbie movie, and even each other. Admitting that they both write a little too much angst for their characters, tune in this week to hear about the mere crumbs of fluff they give their characters and how vibe scenes have helped their writing, and maybe could help yours too!

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Hosted by: Larissa Gault and LJ Elizabeth

Edited by: LJ Elizabeth

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This week, join Larissa and LJ as they talk all about poetry! Reading, writing, studying, tips and tricks, where to start, themes to explore, and more! Listen in to hear about their own poetry works and processes, including poetry they've published. Free verse, haikus, or just random block of rhyming texts, the rules don't apply as they talk about the many, many, different ways to be a poet and encourage everyone to write some poetry of their own!

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Hosted by: Larissa Gault and LJ Elizabeth

Edited by: LJ Elizabeth

Music by: Larissa Gault

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Going back to where they got their start, Larissa and LJ introduce you to the infamous "Writergram", the Instagram community of writers! Talking about the necessity of internet safety and the (very) slow process of growth on social media, this introduction is equal parts encouragement and controversy. Naming some of the amazing people we look up to and emphasizing the importance of hitting that block button, come listen about the wonderful (and chaotic) place that is writergram!

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Hosted by: Larissa Gault and LJ Elizabeth

Edited by: LJ Elizabeth

Music by: Larissa Gault

Logo by: Susan Markloff

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