Episode 1 – “Tala and Death’s Embrace” with Guest Tobi Hill-Meyer

Writing Alchemy Episode 1 Summary

Activist and filmmaker Tobi Hill-Meyer joins Fay for the reading of “Tala and Death’s Embrace” in its entirety, followed by a wide-ranging discussion that focuses on the depiction of trans characters in media.

Tala and Death’s Embrace: Tala’s friend is gravely ill. To save her friend’s life, trickster Tala matches wits with Death in a series of over-the-top hijinks which culminate in a final confrontation with a sexy twist. Find out what it takes to save her friend’s life!

Story: Tala and Death’s Embrace

Guest: Activist and filmmaker Tobi Hill-Meyer

Tala stands holding a sheet of parchment with blurry numbers on it. Across from her Death, depicted as older woman with white hair, sits on a bed with her scythe casually draped over her shoulder. In the background is a fireplace with a golden fire burning in it.

Show Notes:

Today’s Story

Tala and Death’s Embrace: http://writingalchemy.net/fairy-tales/tala-and-deaths-embrace-2/

Fay’s Links

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Tobi Hill-Meyer’s Links

Her series, Doing It Online: http://www.doingitonline.com/

Sliding scale memberships through her Patreon site: http://patreon.com/DoingItOnline

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Music Credits:

Intro: Kickin’ in the Turbo (Alasdair Cooper) / CC BY-NC-SA 4.0

Transition 1: Another Version of You (Chris Zabriskie) / CC BY 4.0

Street party: antipiracy (情報デスクVIRTUAL) / CC BY-NC-SA 4.0

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