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Marco Romero is a real estate investor in Central Texas. He came on the podcast to talk about fiction books!

It is important to read non-fiction books of course, but often as we get busy in our careers we neglect literature. In this conversation Marco and I discussed how to select good fiction books and how reading fiction can make you a better person and give you an edge at work.

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You can watch part 1 on youtube or facebook: https://youtu.be/o0xJXslb7TA?list=PLg0eBZyxdlFmlTBWlwMj5aCMkz9UjcJm5

https://www.facebook.com/troubadourmag/videos/985670661821812/

In part 2 I give a thorough analysis and explanation as to who the real hero is of the story, why this is one of the most ancient plot structure, how that effects your experience of the story and I also teach you how to "read" a movie. This includes a look at elements of this film that were unjustly lambasted by critics like:

Acting
Editing
Camera work

But especially I show how very small and easily missed elements of the film really make this good art.

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The purpose of a critic is not to find funny way to bash a movie, but to find good movies and teach their audience to see better.

The Titan (with Sam Worthington) is a movie that has been given horrible reviews by both the audience and critics. In this series I will not only argue its merits but also teach how this movie uses literary elements to tell a good science fiction story in cinematic fashion.

You will learn 
*how science fiction and art impact actual views and political policies including environmentalism.
*Why science fiction is the most important field in the world, as the transmitter of ideas.
* Science Fiction's rich literary history--from the bible to Dante, Milton, Shelley, Hawthorne and Wells.
*How the Titan is deceptively complex, with a nested narrative conflict between two Doctors.
*We will ask real world and story questions such as: Who is in control of the future? What moral system is best? What methods of seeking knowledge are appropriate? and many more.

I hope you'll join me in exploring this rich world of THE TITAN.

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A tale of how to invent the perfect woman.

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On this episode I chat with the wonderful Amy J. Murphy, Sci-fi novelist and Nurse you don't wanna meet professionally. Check out her fiction https://amyjmurphy.com/

We discussed
Science fiction as legit literature
Military versus warrior stories
Space operas versus hard science
Joseph Campbell
Why scifi is more popular today than historical fiction
Health as analogy to capital L literature
Why literature is as important as the medical or scientific fields
And more

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This is the reading for part 4 of the four part series on Nathaniel Hawthorne and the Birth of Sci Fi.

I have decided to record the commentary separately. For now, enjoy the reading of the Artist of the Beautiful. 

Here is one question to ask yourself before entering the world of Hawthorne's artist. Does the artist solve a problem that Hawthorne established was the flaw of the scientist in his former stories, Dr. Heidegger's Experiment, The Birthmark, Rappaccini's Daughter? 

Most importantly, what does Hawthorne's answer to this ambitious individual who wishes to discover and master the creative essence of the universe mean for us today?

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You can read this story here: https://www.troubadourmag.com/home/band-of-gold

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You can find DIane's work at Dianemorrisonfiction.com

We had a great conversation that began with a scan of her room and the Witch's broom she has! Ever wonder what a Wiccan Priestess does? We chatted about Wicca, Pagan and Greek Mythology, Jordan Peterson, Literature and modern writing.

Enjoy this wide ranging conversation with Sci-Fi author and musician Diane Morrison.