Enchanted Ink

This week, we're talking about our favorite heavenly beings, angels! Learn about their origins, powers and so much more as we explore Storm and Fury, book one of The Harbinger Trilogy by Jennifer L. Armentrout. 

We're back with Season 2 and this week we're exploring the history of vampires! Discover ancient vampire mythology from Europe, Asia, and the Caribbean while we dissect everything from how they are created to how to protect yourself from becoming a fiend of the night! Learn about the first appearance of vampires in pop culture and so much more as we discuss the first novel of the All Souls series: A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness. 

Black cats, broken mirrors and everything in between! Learn about 7 of the most common superstitions from all over the world this week on a special Friday the 13th episode of Enchanted Ink. 

We're exploring the concept of world building within The Paper Magician series by Charlie N. Holmberg. Learn how the little details come together to create fantasy worlds that feel real

Discover the stories behind Thor, Loki, and the other gods of Norse mythology as we discuss Scandinavian history and Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard: The Sword of Summer by Rick Riordan. This episode is spoiler-heavy so proceed with caution! 

This week, we're exploring the history of fairies around the world from Asia to Africa and of course, Ireland! Learn the origins of "the people of the mounds" including leprechauns as we discuss Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer. 

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Shane Hampsheir's self-titled debut album is available for purchase on iTunes and streaming on all major platforms. Check him out on Youtube at Shane Hampsheir TV for exclusive live shows and content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCghE3JIYGB2_IvB2wyLRRMg

Welcome to our first movie night! We're watching the film version of Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief in all it's weird, fun, cringe-y glory! Join me as I compare it to the novel and talk about what does and does NOT work about this controversial film adaptation. 

This week, we're taking a break from the paranormal for a deep dive into the history of the circus! Learn the fascinating backstory behind stage magic, ringmasters and everything in between as we discuss Les Cirque de Rêves-- The Circus of Dreams-- in The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern.

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Shane Hampsheir's self-titled debut album is available for purchase on iTunes and streaming on all major platforms. Check him out on Youtube at Shane Hampsheir TV for exclusive live shows and content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCghE3JIYGB2_IvB2wyLRRMg

This week we're talking mythical creatures or cryptids! Learn the fascinating history behind unicorns, mermaids, phoenix, and basilisks as featured in the Harry Potter companion book, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by Newt Scamander (J.K. Rowling).

Shane Hampsheir's self-titled debut album is available for purchase on iTunes and streaming on all major platforms. Check him out on Youtube at Shane Hampsheir TV for exclusive live shows and content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCghE3JIYGB2_IvB2wyLRRMg