The Witching Hour

The Witching Hour

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The Witching Hour episodes

  • Hate to Love It: Fanfiction Part 1

    Fanfiction - some love it, others hate it, and none can agree on whether it is considered "real" writing. Today's episode delves into some of our views on Fanfiction and the writers who pour themselves into it. Next week, we'll be sharing Part 2, where we share some of our favorite pieces of Fanfiction. Get ready for a LOT of opinions; you know we love to share them!. 

    Warning: This episode may contain strong language, hot takes, and pills that are a little hard to swallow.


    Be sure to follow Spellbound Publishing House, LLC on Facebook and check out our Instagram and website to share your opinions on our opinions. We can’t wait to debrief this shift with you!


    Facebook:  @spellboundpublishinghousellc

    Instagram: @thewitchinghour.pod

    Website: www.thewitchinghourpodcast.com



    50 min
  • Book Talk: Emma (and Clueless!)

    Hey my little Ghosts and Ghoulies!!! Settle in as Thyme takes you on a journey through the classic novel by Jane Austen, Emma, and its cult classic adaptation, Clueless!! (Spoilers but some of your hosts had never seen clueless so get ready for that nonsense)


    Warning: This episode may contain strong language, hot takes, and pills that are a little hard to swallow.


    Be sure to follow Spellbound Publishing House, LLC on Facebook and check out our Instagram and website to share your opinions on our opinions. We can’t wait to debrief this shift with you!


    Facebook: @spellboundpublishinghousellc

    Instagram: @thewitchinghour.pod

    Website: www.thewitchinghourpodcast.com

    49 min
  • That's The Industry: How Many Books?

    Entering into the world of publishing is daunting no matter what angle it is approached from, but when you’re a writer, one of the most pressing questions is “How often should I publish?” The answer—as always—varies, but that doesn’t stop Sarah, J.J., and Thyme from sharing their hot takes on how many books you should publish in a year…and how many is acceptable to read in a year. This one may get a little bitter for some people to listen to, so make sure you’ve got a bit of sweetener in that elixir of choice before you clock in this week. 

    Warning: This episode may contain strong language, hot takes, and pills that are a little hard to swallow.

    Be sure to follow Spellbound Publishing House, LLC on Facebook and check out our Instagram and website to share your opinions on our opinions. We can’t wait to debrief this shift with you!

    Facebook:  @spellboundpublishinghousellc

    Instagram: @thewitchinghour.pod

    Website: www.thewitchinghourpodcast.com

    1 hr 2 min
  • On the Mic With: Chelsie Denoia

    Debut novelist Chelsie Denoia is riding the high of releasing her debut novel, Sovereign, in July 2024. She’s already working on the sequel and spilling about her other writing projects and philosophies.  In today’s episode of The Witching Hour, J.J. sits down with Chelsie to discuss advice from an author, a bit of This or That, and of course, a look at the world of Kadrexia. So grab your elixir of choice and get cozy; we’re hopping on the mic!

    Follow Chelsie’s social media:

    TikTok: @chelsiedenoia0

    Instagram:  @chelsiedenoia

    Purchase a copy of Sovereign: https://amzn.to/4dHZG2i

    Be sure to follow Spellbound Publishing House, LLC on Facebook and head on over to our Instagram (@thewitchinghour.pod) to share your thoughts on today’s interview. We’ll see you next shift!

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spellboundpublishinghousellc

    Instagram: @thewitchinghour.pod

    33 min
  • Book Talk: Rapid Fire Book Reviews

    Why get one book review when you can get many? This week we’re doing rapid(ish) fire book reviews of some of our favorite and not so favorite books. Get ready for a LOT of opinions; you know we love to share them!.


    Warning: This episode may contain strong language, hot takes, and pills that are a little hard to swallow.


    Interested in purchasing the books we reviewed? Find the full list with links on our website!


    Be sure to follow Spellbound Publishing House, LLC on Facebook and check out our Instagram and website to share your opinions on our opinions. We can’t wait to debrief this shift with you!


    Facebook: @spellboundpublishinghousellc

    Instagram: @thewitchinghour.pod

    Website: www.thewitchinghourpodcast.com

    1 hr 19 min
  • On The Mic With: Em Fyre

    Debut novelist Em Fyre released How Could I Forget? in June of 2024 and she’s been having a blast ever since. In today’s episode of The Witching Hour, J.J. sits down with Em to discuss book icks, advice from an author, a bit of This or That, and of course, a dive into Em’s fabulous world of How Could I Forget? So grab your elixir of choice and get cozy; Em’s got a lot to share! 

    Follow Em’s social media:

    TikTok: @em.fyre

    Instagram:  @em.fyre

    Purchase a copy of How Could I Forget?: https://amzn.to/3VMoEpV 

    Purchase a copy of Once & Forever Kings: https://amzn.to/3LBUNvK

    Be sure to follow Spellbound Publishing House, LLC on Facebook and head on over to our Instagram (@thewitchinghour.pod) to share your thoughts on today’s interview. We’ll see you next shift!

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spellboundpublishinghousellc

    Instagram: @thewitchinghour.pod

    48 min
  • Hate to Love It: The Twilight Saga


    Glitter, YOU NICKNAMED MY BABY AFTER THE LOCH NESS MONSTER?!, and Team Charlie, oh my. The Twilight Saga is on everyone’s list to love to hate and hate to love. The story is weird, the movies are weird, and explaining it to someone who has never experienced the saga before is even weirder. Buckle up, wicked lovelies, because this episode is a roller coaster of emotions from start to finish. 

    Warning: This episode may contain strong language, hot takes, and pills that are a little hard to swallow.

    Be sure to follow Spellbound Publishing House, LLC on Facebook and check out our Instagram and website to share your opinions on our opinions. We can’t wait to debrief this shift with you!

    Facebook:  @spellboundpublishinghousellc

    Instagram: @thewitchinghour.pod

    Website: www.thewitchinghourpodcast.com

    1 hr 4 min
  • Book Talk: Dracula

    This week, Sarah takes us on a journey, diving into a discussion about Dracula by Bram Stoker, uncovering some tough truths about race, religion, and…Santa Claus? In a way that only The Witching Hour can, we’re really sinking our teeth in this week.


    Warning: This episode may contain strong language, hot takes, and pills that are a little hard to swallow.


    Be sure to follow Spellbound Publishing House, LLC on Facebook and check out our Instagram and website to share your opinions on our opinions. We can’t wait to debrief this shift with you!


    Facebook:  @spellboundpublishinghousellc

    Instagram: @thewitchinghour.pod

    Website: www.thewitchinghourpodcast.com

    1 hr 1 min
  • That's The Industry: AI and Ghostwriting

    Artificial Intelligence, ghostwriting, and plagiarism, oh my! Today’s episode of The Witching Hour broaches a topic that is controversial both in the publishing industry and society as a whole: Artificial Intelligence. How does it differ from plagiarism and ghostwriting? Which is the most ethical of the three—and is anything but completing your own work ethical at all? You know J.J., Thyme, and Sarah have something to say about all of it, so get ready to clock in for an informative shift.

    As a warning, this episode as always may contain strong language, hot takes, and pills that are difficult to swallow.
    Be sure to follow Spellbound Publishing House, LLC on Facebook and head on over to our Instagram (@thewitchinghour.pod) to share your opinions on our opinions. We’ll see you next shift!
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spellboundpublishinghousellc
    Instagram: @thewitchinghour.pod
    Resources for Episode:

    • https://www.jstor.org/stable/25072798
    • https://www.jstor.org/stable/resrep43028
    • https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/87886-ghostwriters-come-out-of-the-shadows.html
    • Definitions of AI, Ghostwriting, and Plagiarism all came from Miriam-Webster
    • 54 min
    • On The Mic with Maybe: Salem

      From our very expensive LA recording studio, Thyme sits down for our first solo interview with Maybe: Salem, an author, poet, ghostwriter, and online content creator. Together, they discuss the relationship between social media and the publishing industry, the writing process, how horrible editing is, and ghostwriting within the industry. So cozy in, then head over to YouTube and follow Maybe:Salem!


      Be sure to follow Spellbound Publishing House, LLC on Facebook and head on over to our Instagram (@thewitchinghour.pod) to share your thoughts on today’s interview. We’ll see you next shift!


      Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spellboundpublishinghousellc

      Instagram: @thewitchinghour.pod

      Follow MaybeSalem on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MaybeSalem

      29 min

    About The Witching Hour

    From the publisher's feed

    Everyone loves a good book and a hot take, but not everyone is ready to share them. Luckily, J.J., Thyme, and Sarah have no qualms with speaking their mind—although maybe they should. The Witching Hour is a podcast that’s brewing up something magical each week, sharing book reviews, hot takes, unfiltered opinions, and a wicked sense of humor.