Thanks to @choey_g_music, best musician in the world, for the challenge. AI is arguably the next big threat to humanity, if we don't integrate it carefully enough. Do you agree?

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Thanks to my boy Gunnar for the challenge. This time I’m dealing with serious subjects; namely, addiction and depression.

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Thank you to Eiríkur for the challenge. Sorry mate, I found it difficult to keep it serious. But I can say with certainty that every reasonable person should find the ‘monster’ in this story scary.

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Thank you to Lien for the challenge. She also added that it must pass the Bechdel test. The story passes until the end segment, which I couldn’t resist including. Here we go.

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DC and I discuss his novel and the questions it poses, such as: What defines sentience? How should a society be structured, and who should do the structuring? How do you combine science-fiction with fantasy in a story?

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Myrkur Games’ Senior Game Writer Melissa Grey joins me to talk about the process of writing a video game. I ask questions such as: what form does the writing take, how does the development team work together, and what aspects are the writers responsible for? All fans of video games and aspiring game writers, this is for you!

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Victoria explains the inspiration behind her murder mystery novel, the elements necessary for the genre, and the inclusion of Jewish cultural practices in the story. We also discuss her proofreading work.

The Redeemer has been chosen as one of the Bloody Scotland Book Clubs reads for October.

Social media links:

Website: https://vgoldmanbooks.com 

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VictoriaGoldmanBooks 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/VictoriaGoldma2 

Purchase links: 

Amazon: http://mybook.to/TheRedeemer 

Waterstones: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-redeemer/victoria-goldman/9781739695415 

Hive: https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/Victoria-Goldman/The-Redeemer--A-Shanna-Regan-murder-mystery/27415669 

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Published children’s author Ewa and I discuss the elements necessary for a children’s story, such as moral guidance, education and exposure to life’s truths. Do you want to write a children’s book, or select the right book for your children? Have a listen for some tips!

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Tóti (@totitissue1) and I discuss one of the most famous novels of all time: Fyodor Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment. We ask questions such as: can you ever justify committing a sin, and is it guilt or paranoia that makes criminals confess? What do you think? Let me know in the comments!

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If you like this episode, check out episode #14, in which Tóti and I discussed Orwell's Animal Farm.

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Marketing expert Mandy and I discuss the story behind marketing: the pros, cons, and how susceptible we are to corporate messaging. How much is fact, how much is fiction? Do you want to learn more about how marketing works, or how to market your own product/service? Then have a listen

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