In our 150th episode—also our first 100% nonbinary episode *air horn* *air horn* –we talk to Nadia Shammas about their new graphic novel WHERE BLACK STARS RISE. Co-hosted by special guest host Craig Hale, this episode marks Nadia’s glorious return to the podcast where she reports back on the reception of Squire. We also get into militarism and empire, the importance of viewing your creative team as co-creators, engaging with eldritch horror, and flipping Lovecraftian horror on its head. Plus, representing therapy and mental illness! Writing in a visual medium! And more!

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Tune into Episode 126: Reflecting worlds that reflect me featuring Nadia Shammas

Follow guest host Craig Hale on Twitter: @‌catharticus and Instagram: @‌craignarok

Tune into Episode 94: Black stories across decades featuring Craig

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