J.J. Barnes and Jonathan McKinney discuss the second episode of Gilmore Girls, The Lorelai’s First Day Of Chilton. They talk about key plot points, do a scene by scene analysis, and argue about whether Lorelai really would have had no clothes at all to wear to Rory’s first day at Chilton. #laundrygate You can subscribe … Continue reading "Gilmore Girls – Episode 02 – The Lorelai’s First Day Of Chilton"

JJ Barnes and Jonathan McKinney discuss 2017’s Summer blockbuster film Wonder Woman. They talk about the writers and directors, then discuss the film as a whole with focus on individual scenes and performances, and how they work together to tell the story. You can subscribe for free with Siren Stories to be entered into our … Continue reading "Film Reviews – Wonder Woman"

JJ Barnes and Jonathan McKinney discuss the pilot episode of Gilmore Girls. They do a scene by scene breakdown and analysis of the episode, discussing characterisation, dialogue, story structure, and what they feel about the episode as a whole. Subscribe with www.sirenstories.co.uk to be entered into the monthly competition to win signed books, accessories, and … Continue reading "Gilmore Girls – Episode 01 – The Pilot"

Jonathan McKinney and J.J. Barnes introduce themselves and the new series of podcasts entitled Where You Lead. They will be doing a weekly episode by episode discussion on my much loved TV show Gilmore Girls. Subscribe with Siren Stories to enter their monthly free give away competition, find links to their novels and upcoming television … Continue reading "Gilmore Girls – Episode 00 – Introduction – JJ Barnes and Jonathan McKinney"

Story Craft For Writers – by Jonathan McKinney – Episode 002 – Mr Vandermar’s Pigeon Siren Stories author Jonathan McKinney discusses a scene from Neil Gaiman’s Neverwhere.  He talks about scene level conflict and using to enrich scenes and progress narrative. @Jon_McK www.sirenstories.co.uk

Story Craft For Writers – by Jonathan McKinney – Episode 001 Siren Stories author Jonathan McKinney introduces his new podcast where he will be discussing the craft of writing, offering tips on conflict, story structure, dialogue and characterisation using examples from popular works of fiction both in novel and on screen format. @Jon_Mck www.sirenstories.co.uk

Siren Stories: The Podcast – Jessica Jones – Episode 111 – AKA I’ve Got The Blues – Part Two Jonathan McKinney and J.J. Barnes talk about episode 11 of series one of Jessica Jones, the Marvel Cinematic Universe Netflix Original TV series. They discuss how after last weeks incredibly tense episode AKA 1000 Cuts, this episode gets … Continue reading "Jessica Jones – Episode 111 – AKA I’ve Got The Blues – Part Two"

Siren Stories: The Podcast – Jessica Jones – Episode 111 – AKA I’ve Got The Blues – Part One Jonathan McKinney and J.J. Barnes talk about episode 11 of series one of Jessica Jones, the Marvel Cinematic Universe Netflix Original TV series. They discuss how after last weeks incredibly tense episode AKA 1000 Cuts, this episode … Continue reading "Jessica Jones – Episode 111 – AKA I’ve Got The Blues – Part One"

Siren Stories: The Podcast – Jessica Jones – Update Jonathan McKinney apologises for the delay in the latest episode of Jessica Jones, and explains that it is due to his children being ill.  Jonathan McKinney and J.J. Barnes aim to get back on schedule ASAP. www.sirenstories.co.uk www.patreon.com/sirenstories

Siren Stories: The Podcast – Jessica Jones – Episode 110 – AKA 1000 Cuts – Part Two Jonathan McKinney and J.J. Barnes discuss and review the 10th episode of Jessica Jones with a scene by scene breakdown.  They share a feeling of intense stress over the events, are both astounded by the drama as it unfolds, and … Continue reading "Jessica Jones – Episode 110 – AKA 1000 Cuts – Part Two"