Novel Ideas

Novel Ideas

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Novel Ideas episodes

  • It's About Purpose In A Lie: Michael Grant's “LIES"

    If I had a choice, I'd prefer truth or a lie. At least then, I'd know how much of an idiot I was, or am, for making the same decision. Lies are much more finicky. Loose and untethered. Dangerous. Just ask Orsay, or Hank, or Mary, rest her soul. To believe a lie is truth is to uproot yourself, and dangle on the whims of reality, whomever you're viewing it from. I wish I could say watch out for them, but it wouldn't be much help. Lies are deceptive, capable of fooling anyone. Hopefully you enjoy today's episode and are just as excited for Plague next week! BYYEEE!!!!

    1 hr 9 min
  • It's About Turning 30 and Learning About Curry Baker's "Obsession"

    Happy 30th to me-and anyone else who is lucky to be born at this time.

    Summer is warm, alive, and provoking, touching all who rests underneath the sun at its peak until everything is laid bare. Perhaps that's why "Obsession" offers the perfect story through which to review what may be one of life's greatest lessons.

    As with most truths worth learning, this one reveals itself only in time. To live honestly and earnestly-for yourself and for others-you must eventually understand a simple but difficult truth:

    Know when to let go.

    I hope you enjoy this episode! BYYEEE!!!!

    53 min
  • It's About Starvation and Exhaustion: Michael Grant's "Hunger"

    It's one thing to be gone; it's another to go hungry. Anything is possible if the ache and pang that touches your backside, or those around you, can be quelled for one everlasting moment. So if that means stealing, scapegoating, or sacrificing those around you for such a gift, line up the sacrificial lambs, or "freaks", whichever you prefer. As long as I get mine. I hope you enjoy today's episode! BYYEEE!!!!

    1 hr
  • It's About Surviving In A New Era: Michael Grant's "Gone"

    Between everyone 15+ disappearing, not knowing where your family has gone, and trying to fight off a malicious influence corrupting the world around you for it's own benefit, it makes looking for a new job feel like a walk in the park. Sam, Quinn, and Astrid have a lot ahead of them as their world of Perdido Beach becomes much more interesting than any of them could've imagined. I hope you enjoy today's episode, with the complete file uploaded, about danger around every corner, reluctant heroes, and my aging skin. BYYEEE!!!!

    1 hr 16 min
  • "It's About Being A Voice for Change": Michael Scott's "The Enchantress"

    We've followed Josh and Sophie to the literal end of the Earth, or maybe the beginning depending on where you stand. Nicholas and Perenelle are one their final day of life trying to ensure that San Francisco is safe from the beasties on Alcatraz, and Virginia Dare stands at the forefront of humanity rebellion towards a brighter future as "The Enchantress". I hope you enjoy this final episode of the series, "The Secrets of Immortal Nicholas Flamel". BYYEEE!!!!

    1 hr 36 min
  • It's About The Benefits of Betrayal: Michael Scott's "The Warlock"

    To become waerloga, a warlock, is to betray your word, name, and value as they once were for who you are now. Machiavelli and Billy the Kid can't see the destruction and chaos put upon humanity, Josh can no longer stand the sight of his sister, and many will sacrifice anything to save those they love. Betrayal has its purposes for selfish and gallant intents. But where does your heart lie when you make a decision that defines everything that follows you upon your path? Enjoy this episode, lest you betray me and the story that is soon to end. BYYEEE!!!!

    1 hr 16 min
  • It's About Making a Sacrifice of Coatlicue: Michael Scott's "The Necromancer"

    What is one to do when the world feels against you? Trusting someone who's tried time and again to kill you and your companions for the last week, or so that's Josh's lot in life. Nicholas has proven himself to be untrustworthy, but feels backed into a corner with no choice but to follow in Flamel's footsteps. Unfortunately, Josh has made his own decisions that will put him in trouble and have him fall at the feet of a goddess or monster in disguise. With friends like John Dee, who could've expected anything less? I hope you enjoy Josh's transition to "Necromancer" and all that befalls one who casts his family aside. BYYEEE!!!!

    1 hr 18 min
  • It's About The Feminine Mystique: Michael Scott's "The Sorceress"

    Standing in the shoes of Perenelle Flamel is difficult, least of all because she resides in the place of a High Priestess; enigmatic and self-possessed with great intuition matched by a repository of knowledge and skill that makes her dangerous to many who know of her reputation. Meeting with The Sphinx and coming out alive, she will befriend Elders and make more enemies as she finds her way off of Alcatraz, proving why those of overlook "The Sorceress" will leave worse than they came. Enjoy this episode! BYYEEE!!!!

    1 hr 47 min
  • It's About A Trip To Frahhnsss: Michael Scott's "The Magician"

    Magicians serve as a bridge to the divine; firm conduits of learned knowledge that proves insightful and dangerous, mentors and guides to the uninducted, and Josh has yet to be Awakened. He's gullible and angry enough at Nick to fit right into John's hands as he works on helping his masters achieve their goal. I t remains to be seen whether John will be able to satisfy their request. Enjoy the new recording! BYYEEE!!!!

    1 hr 28 min

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