Stories For Nerds Podcast

The gang had Featured Storyteller Catherine Schaff-Stump on board with us as we continue our Archetype discussion, this time covering the Young Innocent Idealist Archetype. Given the protagonist in her exciting new novel, "the Vessel of Ra", fits this classic character type, she had a lot of great insight on why readers love to follow the adventures of these sort of individuals and why we authors enjoy to write them.

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Abby's back! Raphyel went to DragonCon! And Scott's got solar panels!...Just go with it. "Ahem." The original gang of three continue the current series of discussions about character archetypes with the renegade of a good guy, the anti-hero. Just what is it about these characters that make them so popular nowadays? The hosts also discuss a few of the upcoming fall shows premiering this month.

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If we're going to talk about "Ole' Goldenboy" goody goods, how can we not discuss their counterpart, the dastardly villain? Whether it's basic global domination, destruction, or being just plain conniving, this classic menace can be a thorn in our hero's side. Featured Storyteller Charles C. Ekeke fills in for Abby on this fun EpiXode as Scott and Raphyel discuss this persona in SFN's Character Archetype Series.

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SFN begins a new series of discussions with Character Archetypes and what better way to start it off than with an archetype that makes some of us cheer while it makes some of our skin crawl? The Pure Hero is larger than life, believes in the undeniable fact that justice always prevails, and right and wrong can be as simple as black and white. So, why do people have so many conflicting opinions about this character? Author Katie Cross returns to the show and offers her thoughts on this highly debated personality.

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The gang discusses what's working and not working in some of the TV shows they love to splurge on a regular basis. Raphyel and Abby also shed some light on their current writing projects along with thoughts on Valerian & the City of 1000 Planets.

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Dragons, dwarves, elves, magic, and sorcery, how could we forget! Raphyel, Abby, and Scott discuss how one of the most popular story genres possibly came into existence, and how it has tested the tale (no pun intended) of time.

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We Know. Random title, right? But this EpiXode gets as random as the hosts' chit chat when they don't have a particular discussion in place. Don't worry, though. You'll quickly learn that Raphyel, Abby, and Scott are still authors and nerds 24/7, whether they're on or off the mic.

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The SFN gang had sci-fi and fantasy author Eric Kent Edstrom on the show and discussed why he loves creating stories for the nerdy demographic. Raphyel, Abby, and Scott also have a bunch to say in regards to their latest book projects and the most recent nerdy news.

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The SFN gang concludes its discussion about the Summer films nerds are anticipating to check out, covering the remaining months of July and August. The crew of authors also have big updates regarding their personal projects.

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Continuing with their trope discussions, the gangs channels their inner youth to discuss why the Young Adult genre is such a titan amongst the stories readers love to explore. Abby also reveals the latest anthology she's been published in!

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