Demythifying

We all know the Greeks and Romans... but how many other Ancient Cultures and Civilisations are you unaware even existed?

This episode Lauren is joined by Raven Todd DaSilva aka @digitwithraven to scrape the surface of a few of the ones in her amazing book "The Other Ancient Civilisations - Decoding Archaeology's less celebrated cultures".

Find Raven on the socials:

insta @digitwithraven 

https://www.digitwithraven.com/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6P0a1_YLM0i2LoLmP9jCRw

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Lauren is rejoined by Lauren J A Bear to talk about her ressurection of Rhea Silva. This a new character to welcome into the incredible world of the feminist retelling and Lauren was so here for her. 

They discuss how Lauren used artistic license in her story and about her sources

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No Zeus Boys!

Lauren is joined by Alex aka A S Webb to talk about Daughter of Chaos - the first in a Greek Myth inspired fantasy trilogy.

They deep dive into the plot, talk about positive benefits to modern retellings and which item in Greek mythology is a fashion accessory they would both like to have.

Alex gets super juicy in the spoiler section about creative choices she made that had Lauren's jaw hitting the floor and a little teaser of what can be expected in book 2.

To follow Alex on socials:

https://webbandpen.com/

insta - @webbandpen

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Travel to the spooky town of Sorrow Spring with Lauren as she talks to author Olivia Isaac-Henry to prolong spooky season into November. Lauren learns all about Saint Kenelm and discusses themes of isolation, mistrust and the blend of religion and customs. Also including the obligatory spoilers.


Find Olivia online:
Insta - oliviaissachenryauthor

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Jennifer Saint becomes the first guest to appear on the podcast a whopping THREE TIMES.

Always a beautifully insightful and charming guest, we discuss her latest offering, HERA. As with her previous novels, we are sure you will love this as much as we did. Adding nuance to a problematic behaviour pattern? Check. Complex familial relationships? Check. Heart and soul in a main character? Check.

This book has it all, enjoy the episode!

Follow Jennifer on socials:

@jennifer.saint.author

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Lauren and Charlotte leave Orca Cove and travel to the Enchanted Vale with this weeks special guests... sister writing duo Helen Elizabeth. Getting into book one of the Beasts of the Briar series they learn about the experience of going from indie to traditionally published, find out why Helen and Elizabeth think romantasy girlies love Fae men and how they crafted their Beauty and the Beast inspired series.
They also go into spoilers with plot choices, breaking down characters actions and personalities and find out what there is to look forward to with the rest of the series. Plus all four talk about which prince they would want to marry.

Follow Helen Elizabeth on the socials:
https://www.authorelizabethhelen.com/
tiktok/ Instagram @authorelizabethhelen

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In the second of our back to back two parter, Lauren talks to Hannah Lynn about her novel Daughters of Olympus, to celebrate it's release last week.

They discuss taking shots with Helios to get all the good gossip, why Poseidon is the actual worst and why female rage is still a taboo subject.

Listen over two weeks, or binge both in one go, but make sure to check both parts out, you won't be disappointed! 

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This week is a Demyth FIRST. The first of a back to back two parter conversation that Lauren has with Hannah Lynn.

Lauren discusses three of Hannah's first books with her, Athena's Child, A Spartan's Sorrow and Queens of Themiscyra. This is all in a build up for next week's episode about Hannah's latest release Daughters of Olympus.

Check this and next week out separately, or binge the two in one go, but don't miss them!

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Our friend Costanza Casati joins us in today's episode to chat all about her latest book Babylonia, which is out today!

Semiramis is a fierce woman not to be underestimated in this thrilling tale of a woman clawing her way to power. We discuss eunuchs, reliefs and love triangles, with lots of laughs thrown into the conversation too.  And of course, we make Costanza answer another 'Shag. Marry. Kill'

Follow Costanza on Instagram: @Costanzacasati

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Lauren and Charlotte live their childhood Indiana Jones dreams talking to Professor Michael Scott in today's episode. Discussing his latest publication 'X Marks the Spot' as well as the payment systems in place for the Oracle at Delphi. 

Follow Michael on socials:

X: @profmcscott
Instagram: @profmcscott
Facebook: Prof Michael Scott
Email: [email protected]
Website: Michaelscottweb.com

Buy his books from Amazon and all good book retailers!

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