Join me as I discuss the joy of storytelling with my friend, and guest Amber Champagne. We discuss Dorian Gray, author Katherine Center, Hamlet, Twilight, Shakespeare, and others.

Listen back to Episode One to hear Amber's Vampiric take on Moral Dilemma.

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Reclaim your nostalgic joy of reading with us at King Ari Press: https://www.kingaripress.com/our-books

Anabel's Lion by Tony Baker

Truth: A Story of Canree Nu West by Mary Ransome

Daughter of God: The Orphan by Rich Kopacz

I Am From Idaho by Michael Edwards (coming soon)!

It belongs to those willing to fight for it, and there is a reason why we are drawn in through fights, battles, and high action.

It keeps the story moving, and in this episode, we will discuss why.

It's not Pigs in Space, but I bet Miss Piggy could sing in Space, and then we will really have a Space Opera.

In this episode, I talk about Goldilocks and the Ewoks, and how the Redwoods have Endor vibes.

I am joined in this episode by Robin Riback.

Learn more about Robin’s debut sci-fi novel Mission Finity by subscribing to the Mission Finity Newsletter, hosted on her LinkedIn page:

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Subscribe to Robin’s Substack: https://substack.com/@robinriback

She’s also a Medium writer: Robin Riback – Medium

Visit her website: https://robinriback.com/

We are lost in translation, but not for long.

In this episode, I am joined by Chris of @PositivelyChris
on 𝕏 or find him on Spotify at Flashback Soundtrack https://open.spotify.com/show/0i2Spoe4ZRUuUWX0PWnPHz?si=186d49f956ca4c06

And if you would like to support our friend, Danika, you can find her at IndieGogo and on X, @Pigs_FlyHere

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Meet us in the square at High Noon, or around that time, and we will have ourselves a podcast.

In this episode, I am joined by Paul Scott Grill. He's on 𝕏 @plainrunner2

Keep your eyes peeled on the horizon. His debut Western Fantasy is scheduled for release in mid-May 2025.

The books we discussed in this episode are as follows:

Sunrise On The Reaping by Suzanne Collins

My Antonia by Willa Cather

In this episode, we discuss the mystery of mysteries, thrillers, and True Crime. We have questions and we want answers.

I am excited to have Yolanda here as the guest speaker for Episode 5. She is an American expat living in Hungary, teaching English online and writing historical novels about Eastern Europe. You can find her on 𝕏 @its_yolie

The books we discussed in this episode are as follows:

Body Parts by Caitlin Rother

Up in Smoke by Lee Goldberg

You can purchase Lamplighter: Poems on Amazon, or check out our other authors and sign up for our newsletter at Kingaripress.com

In this episode, we discuss the hate-to-love trope in the Rom-com genre. Why so tense? And more reasons why this is a popular trope within this genre.

I am joined by Sheralyn Pratt, author of several books, including the Pimpernel series, The Kid That Launched 1,000 GIFs, and King of the Friend Zone. All are available on Amazon. Follow her on 𝕏 @SheralynLIVE of Sip Happens.

The books we discussed in this episode are as follows:

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Laclos

The Hating Game by Sally Thorne

To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han

Better Than The Movies by Lynn Painter

We shouted out King Ari Press subscriber on X @_RedHeadedRebel

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In this episode, we are talking about History, our story, the human story. From the very beginning we've been storytellers passing down stories from one generation to the next.

We are joined by King Ari Press author, Rich Kopacz. His book, Daughter of God, the Orphan is out now in Hardcover and Kindle on Amazon.

Some books and authors referenced:

Jane Austen

Charles Dickens

"All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr.

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In this episode, we discuss the Fantasy genre. I reveal an interesting reason why this genre resonates with so many readers. The direction I take might surprise you.

We are joined by my friend, Kristina, or BlazeYourMom @LadyWells42 on X.

She is also the Host (with Amber Champagne) of the podcast Unfiltered AF. Find them on Spotify or Apple Podcast, or join them live on X every other Monday.

The books we discussed in this episode are as follows:

Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien

Chronicles of Narnia by CS Lewis

Harry Potter by JK Rowling

Neverending Story by Michael Ende (we discussed the movie)

We shouted out King Ari Press subscriber on X @FaunaFablesFarm

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Anabel's Lion by Tony Baker

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In this episode of Papercuts and Plot Twists, we will be discussing how moral dilemmas are used in storytelling. We will discuss the novels:

"The Inferno" by Dante,

"Hamlet" by Shakespeare,

"Mansfield Park" by Jane Austen, and

Twilight's: "Eclipse" by Stephenie Meyer

I want to thank Amber Champagne, creator of the Ethyst Skincare line (found at champagneapothecary.com) for her comedic and informative addition to the podcast. I hope the Vampiric Council is kept in the dark on this one. You were brave to share your story. ;)

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