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It's Always HalloweenSmall Frights: A Gothic HolidayThis Creepmas season we dive into gothic literature and zombie history. Then we read some international EEEEKmails from Italy and Australia.
Mentioned on this episode:
Everything You Need to Know to Read Frankenstein (video)
Mary Shelley: The Teenager Behind Frankenstein
Frankenstein Study Guide
The Tragic, Forgotten History of Zombies
Frankenstein Inspired YA recs:
Man Made Boy by Jon Skovron
Marina by Carlos Ruiz Zafon
Henry Franks by Peter Adam Salomon
Mister Creecher by Chris Priestley
The Madman's Daughter Trilogy by Megan Shepherd: The Madman's Daughter (inspired b...2022-12-2348 min
A Galaxy Not So Far AwayMysterious Mini 41: Future BabyIt's another short one, but we've got a lot of new events this week, including Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday! Events this week: Wednesday, April 21st: Charlie Jane Anders and Elly Bangs Thursday, April 22nd: Bill Nye and Gregory Mone Friday, April 23rd: Lynette Noni and Sarah J. Maas Saturday, April 24th: Independent Bookstore Day Monday, April 26th: Nancy Werlin and Ellen Booraem New this week: Unity by Elly Bangs Atlantis: The Accidental Invasion by Gregory Mone The...2021-04-2009 min
TROITROI Episode 001 - Jon SkovronThank you for listening to the TROI Podcast where we promote, educate, inspire and entertain creators of all things related to fantasy and science fiction.2021-04-1039 min
Writers, After DarkWriters, After Dark #59: Jon SkovronFantasy author Jon Skovron stops by to talk about his latest epic The Ranger of Marzanna, which kicks off a new fantasy trilogy.
Source2020-06-1455 min
Under a Pile of BooksEpisode 70 - April 26 Weekly PodIn this episode Calvin talks about THE RANGER OF MARZANNA by Jon Skovron, yaks about his upcoming reading plans, and makes sure you're aware of OF HONEY AND WILDFIRES releasing this week. Then it's on to some talk about virtual cons and other tidbits. 2020-04-2621 min
Authors on a Podcast Talking BooksEp. 31 - Jon SkovronOn this episode, David chats with author Jon Skovron.
Discussion includes topics like his wide range of careers before becoming a full-time writer, why the change from Young Adult to Adult fiction, why Animal Crossing: New Horizons is so popular right now, and the influences behind his new trilogy, The Goddess War, starting with The Ranger of Marzanna (4/21).
Jon's works include:
The Hacker's Key - September 1st, 2020
Hope and Red (Empire of Storms #1)
Bane and Shadow (Empire of Storms #2)
Blood and Tempest (Empire of Storms #3)
Man Made Boy (Man...2020-04-021h 42
Listen to Audiobooks in Fiction, Coming of Age[German] - Schwur der Kriegerin - Empire of Storms, Band 3 (ungekürzt) by Jon SkovronPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/405566 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [German] - Schwur der Kriegerin - Empire of Storms, Band 3 (ungekürzt) Author: Jon Skovron Narrator: Matthias Lühn Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 15 hours 6 minutes Release date: July 5, 2019 Genres: Coming of Age Publisher's Summary: Das Imperium der Stürme ist in Aufruhr, der Imperator ist schwach und die Biomanten - mächtige Zauberer, die Menschen mit einem Wimpernschlag töten - haben mehr und mehr an Einfluss gewonnen. Der ehemalige Straßendieb Red, inzwischen Spion der kaiserlichen Familie, soll dafür sorgen, dass die Biomanten gestürzt werden. Damit di...2019-07-0603 min
Listen to Latest Full Audiobooks in Fiction, Coming of Age[German] - Schwur der Kriegerin - Empire of Storms, Band 3 (ungekürzt) by Jon SkovronPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/405566to listen full audiobooks.
Title: [German] - Schwur der Kriegerin - Empire of Storms, Band 3 (ungekürzt)
Author: Jon Skovron
Narrator: Matthias Lühn
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 15 hours 6 minutes
Release date: July 5, 2019
Genres: Coming of Age
Publisher's Summary:
Das Imperium der Stürme ist in Aufruhr, der Imperator ist schwach und die Biomanten - mächtige Zauberer, die Menschen mit einem Wimpernschlag töten - haben mehr und mehr an Einfluss gewonnen. Der ehemalige Straßendieb Red, inzwischen Spion der kaiserlichen Familie, soll dafür sorgen, dass die Biomanten gestürzt werden. Damit die Miss...2019-07-063h 06
Grab the Essential Full Audiobooks in Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy[German] - Schwur der Kriegerin - Empire of Storms, Band 3 (ungekürzt) by Jon SkovronPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/405566 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [German] - Schwur der Kriegerin - Empire of Storms, Band 3 (ungekürzt) Author: Jon Skovron Narrator: Matthias Lühn Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 15 hours 6 minutes Release date: July 5, 2019 Genres: Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Das Imperium der Stürme ist in Aufruhr, der Imperator ist schwach und die Biomanten - mächtige Zauberer, die Menschen mit einem Wimpernschlag töten - haben mehr und mehr an Einfluss gewonnen. Der ehemalige Straßendieb Red, inzwischen Spion der kaiserlichen Familie, soll dafür sorgen, dass die Biomanten gestürzt werden. Damit die Mission...2019-07-0503 min
Listen to Audiobooks in Fiction, Coming of Age[German] - Schatten des Todes - Empire of Storms, Band 2 (ungekürzt) by Jon SkovronPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/405823 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [German] - Schatten des Todes - Empire of Storms, Band 2 (ungekürzt) Author: Jon Skovron Narrator: Matthias Lühn Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 18 hours 21 minutes Release date: April 26, 2019 Genres: Coming of Age Publisher's Summary: Das Imperium der Stürme ist ein gewaltiges Reich, das von einem gottgleichen Kaiser regiert wird - und von den Biomanten, mächtigen Zauberern, die einen Menschen mit nur einem Wimpernschlag töten können. Der junge Straßendieb Red soll von ihnen zum Assassinen ausgebildet werden, im Gegenzug dafür schenkten die Magier seiner g...2019-04-2703 min
Listen to Latest Full Audiobooks in Fiction, Coming of Age[German] - Schatten des Todes - Empire of Storms, Band 2 (ungekürzt) by Jon SkovronPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/405823to listen full audiobooks.
Title: [German] - Schatten des Todes - Empire of Storms, Band 2 (ungekürzt)
Author: Jon Skovron
Narrator: Matthias Lühn
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 18 hours 21 minutes
Release date: April 26, 2019
Genres: Coming of Age
Publisher's Summary:
Das Imperium der Stürme ist ein gewaltiges Reich, das von einem gottgleichen Kaiser regiert wird - und von den Biomanten, mächtigen Zauberern, die einen Menschen mit nur einem Wimpernschlag töten können. Der junge Straßendieb Red soll von ihnen zum Assassinen ausgebildet werden, im Gegenzug dafür schenkten die Magier seiner großen L...2019-04-276h 21
Grab the Essential Full Audiobooks in Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy[German] - Schatten des Todes - Empire of Storms, Band 2 (ungekürzt) by Jon SkovronPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/405823 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [German] - Schatten des Todes - Empire of Storms, Band 2 (ungekürzt) Author: Jon Skovron Narrator: Matthias Lühn Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 18 hours 21 minutes Release date: April 26, 2019 Genres: Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Das Imperium der Stürme ist ein gewaltiges Reich, das von einem gottgleichen Kaiser regiert wird - und von den Biomanten, mächtigen Zauberern, die einen Menschen mit nur einem Wimpernschlag töten können. Der junge Straßendieb Red soll von ihnen zum Assassinen ausgebildet werden, im Gegenzug dafür schenkten die Magier seiner großen Liebe...2019-04-2603 min
Listen to Audiobooks in Fiction, Coming of Age[German] - Pakt der Diebe - Empire of Storms, Band 1 (ungekürzt) by Jon SkovronPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/408562 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [German] - Pakt der Diebe - Empire of Storms, Band 1 (ungekürzt) Author: Jon Skovron Narrator: Matthias Lühn Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 16 hours 34 minutes Release date: February 22, 2019 Genres: Coming of Age Publisher's Summary: Hope ist noch ein Mädchen, als ihr Dorf von den Magiern des Kaisers angegriffen und dem Erdboden gleich gemacht wird. Sie allein überlebt und findet in einem Kloster nicht nur Unterschlupf, sondern wird dort auch von den Kriegermönchen in den Kampfkünsten unterwiesen. Red ist ein Straßenjunge, der in den finsteren und übe...2019-02-2303 min
Listen to Latest Full Audiobooks in Fiction, Coming of Age[German] - Pakt der Diebe - Empire of Storms, Band 1 (ungekürzt) by Jon SkovronPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/408562to listen full audiobooks.
Title: [German] - Pakt der Diebe - Empire of Storms, Band 1 (ungekürzt)
Author: Jon Skovron
Narrator: Matthias Lühn
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 16 hours 34 minutes
Release date: February 22, 2019
Genres: Coming of Age
Publisher's Summary:
Hope ist noch ein Mädchen, als ihr Dorf von den Magiern des Kaisers angegriffen und dem Erdboden gleich gemacht wird. Sie allein überlebt und findet in einem Kloster nicht nur Unterschlupf, sondern wird dort auch von den Kriegermönchen in den Kampfkünsten unterwiesen. Red ist ein Straßenjunge, der in den finsteren und überfüllt...2019-02-234h 34
Grab the Essential Full Audiobooks in Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy[German] - Pakt der Diebe - Empire of Storms, Band 1 (ungekürzt) by Jon SkovronPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/408562 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [German] - Pakt der Diebe - Empire of Storms, Band 1 (ungekürzt) Author: Jon Skovron Narrator: Matthias Lühn Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 16 hours 34 minutes Release date: February 22, 2019 Genres: Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Hope ist noch ein Mädchen, als ihr Dorf von den Magiern des Kaisers angegriffen und dem Erdboden gleich gemacht wird. Sie allein überlebt und findet in einem Kloster nicht nur Unterschlupf, sondern wird dort auch von den Kriegermönchen in den Kampfkünsten unterwiesen. Red ist ein Straßenjunge, der in den finsteren und überfüllten Gas...2019-02-2203 min
Writing in Real LifeThe One that Came after Episode 99It’s our 100th episode, and we’ve got it all! A rant from Barry about the male gaze! Morgan threatens to leave the show! Peanut allergies! And special guests, including Carolyn Mackler, Jon Skovron, and Melissa Walker!
Links:
Morgan has Read: The Secret History of Twin Peaks by Mark Frost | Amazon | BN.com | iBooks | Indiebound
Literary vs. Popular — Barry Lyga Dot Com
Carolyn Mackler’s Books: Amazon | BN.com | iBooks | Indiebound
Jon Skovron’s Books: Amazon | BN.com | iBooks | Indiebound
Glimmer Train is shutting down: Amazon!
Melissa Walker’s Books: Amazon | BN.com | iBooks | Indiebound
Maggie Lehrm...2018-05-1046 min
Discover Best Sellers Audiobooks in Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic New ReleasesHope and Red Audiobook by Jon SkovronListen to this audiobook free with a 30-day trial. Go tohttp://hotaudiobook.comTitle: Hope and Red
Author: Jon Skovron
Narrator: Jon Skovron
Format: Unabridged
Length: 12 hrs and 46 mins
Language: English
Release date: 06-28-16
Publisher: Hachette Audio
Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 27 votes
Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic
Publisher's Summary:
In a fracturing empire spread across savage seas, two young people from different cultures find common purpose.
A nameless girl is the lone survivor when her village is massacred by biomancers, mystical servants of the emperor. Named after her lost village, Bleak Hope is secretly trained by a master Vinchen warrior...2016-06-2912h 46Ignite Your Passion for Reading With Full Audiobook AdventuresHope and Red Audiobook by Jon SkovronListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 266484
Title: Hope and Red
Author: Jon Skovron
Narrator: Jon Skovron
Format: Unabridged
Length: 13:00:00
Language: English
Release date: 06-28-16
Publisher: Hachette Book Group USA
Genres: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fiction & Literature, Action & Adventure, Epic Fantasy
Summary:
In the first book of this fun, action-packed fantasy trilogy, a warrior and a thief must come together to stop the forces that threaten their people.
Hope's old life ended the night her entire village was massacred by the emperor's forces. Now, trained in secret by a master warrior, her new life is...2016-06-281h 00
Get Your Favorite Full Audiobooks in Fiction, Action & AdventureHope and Red by Jon SkovronPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/266484to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Hope and Red
Series: #1 of The Empire of Storms
Author: Jon Skovron
Narrator: Jon Skovron
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 13 hours 0 minutes
Release date: June 28, 2016
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.33 of Total 3
Ratings of Narrator: 2 of Total 1
Genres: Action & Adventure
Publisher's Summary:
In the first book of this fun, action-packed fantasy trilogy, a warrior and a thief must come together to stop the forces that threaten their people. Hope's old life ended the night her entire village was massacred by the emperor's forces. Now, trained in secret by a master warrior, h...2016-06-281h 00
Get Your Favorite Full Audiobooks in Fiction, Action & AdventureHope and Red by Jon SkovronPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/266484 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Hope and Red Series: #1 of The Empire of Storms Author: Jon Skovron Narrator: Jon Skovron Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 13 hours 0 minutes Release date: June 28, 2016 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.33 of Total 3 Ratings of Narrator: 2 of Total 1 Genres: Action & Adventure Publisher's Summary: In the first book of this fun, action-packed fantasy trilogy, a warrior and a thief must come together to stop the forces that threaten their people. Hope's old life ended the night her entire village was massacred by the emperor's forces. Now, trained in secret by a master w...2016-06-2803 min
Get Your Favorite Full Audiobooks in Science Fiction & Fantasy, Epic FantasyHope and Red by Jon SkovronPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/266484 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Hope and Red Series: #1 of The Empire of Storms Author: Jon Skovron Narrator: Jon Skovron Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 13 hours 0 minutes Release date: June 28, 2016 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.33 of Total 3 Ratings of Narrator: 2 of Total 1 Genres: Epic Fantasy Publisher's Summary: In the first book of this fun, action-packed fantasy trilogy, a warrior and a thief must come together to stop the forces that threaten their people. Hope's old life ended the night her entire village was massacred by the emperor's forces. Now, trained in secret by a master w...2016-06-2803 min
Listen to New Releases Audiobooks in Fiction, Short Stories & AnthologiesSummer Days and Summer Nights Audiobook by Leigh Bardugo, Francesca Lia Block, Stephanie Perkins, Nina LaCour, Libba Bray, Stephanie PerkinsListen to this audiobook free with a 30-day trial. Go tohttp://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Summer Days and Summer Nights
Subtitle: Twelve Love Stories
Author: Leigh Bardugo, Francesca Lia Block, Stephanie Perkins, Nina LaCour, Libba Bray, Stephanie Perkins
Narrator: Erin Moon, Jessica Almasy, Michael Bakkensen, Cherise Boothe, Stina Nielsen, Christopher Gebauer
Format: Unabridged
Length: 16 hrs and 2 mins
Language: English
Release date: 05-19-16
Publisher: Recorded Books
Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 24 votes
Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies
Publisher's Summary:
Maybe it's the long, lazy days, or maybe it's the heat making everyone a little bit crazy. Whatever the reason, summer is the...2016-05-204h 02
Your Favorite Free Audiobook, Without the PagesThis Broken Wondrous World Audiobook by Jon SkovronListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 237429
Title: This Broken Wondrous World
Author: Jon Skovron
Narrator: Jon Skovron
Format: Unabridged
Length: 09:24:00
Language: English
Release date: 08-04-15
Publisher: Listening Library (Audio)
Genres: Teen, Fairy Tales & Folklore
Summary:
“My fellow monsters,” said Moreau. “No longer will we hide in the shadows, cringing, cowardly, hiding our true potential. You see, the humans do not view us as people. We must force them to expand their view of personhood to include us. By any means necessary.”
A year ago, Boy, the son of Frankenstein’s monster, had never even met a...2015-08-049h 24
First Draft with Sarah EnniLibba Bray (Part 2)The conversation continues, with Libba Bray, Printz award-winning YA author of THE DIVINERS and GOING BOVINE, discussing how she came to children's literature, the struggle to balance honesty with self-preservation, and writing with depression. Libba Bray Part 2 Show Notes Laurie Halse Anderson David Levithan Rachel Cohn Francesca Lia Block Angela Johnson Aaron Zimmerman, New York Writers Coalition Ann Brashares Sweet Sixteen Cecily von Ziegesar Holly Black SAVE THE CAT by Blake Snyder Save T...2014-11-071h 00
How to Grab Full Audiobook in Teens, Romance & FriendshipMan Made Boy by Jon Skovron | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Man Made Boy
Author: Jon Skovron
Narrator: Jon Skovron
Format: Unabridged
Length: 9 hrs and 48 mins
Language: English
Release date: 10-03-13
Publisher: Listening Library
Genres: Teens, Romance & Friendship
Summary:
Love can be a real monster.
Sixteen-year-old Boys never left home. When youre the son of Frankensteins monster and the Bride, its tough to go out in public, unless you want to draw the attention of a torch-wielding mob. And since Boy and his family live in a secret enclave of monsters hidden under Times Square, its important they maintain...2013-10-039h 48Your Story, Your Way: Full AudiobookMan Made Boy Audiobook by Jon SkovronListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 196767
Title: Man Made Boy
Author: Jon Skovron
Narrator: Jon Skovron
Format: Unabridged
Length: 09:49:00
Language: English
Release date: 10-03-13
Publisher: Listening Library (Audio)
Genres: Teen, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fairy Tales & Folklore, Tough Topics
Summary:
Love can be a real monster.
Sixteen-year-old Boy’s never left home. When you’re the son of Frankenstein’s monster and the Bride, it’s tough to go out in public, unless you want to draw the attention of a torch-wielding mob. And since Boy and his family live in a secret enclave of monsters hi...2013-10-039h 49
The Mount Kisco Library PodcastA Conversation With Jon SkovronIn this 46 minute episode, Jon Skovron, author of "Struts and Frets" and "Misfit," talks about his writing. Topics discussed include inspiration for his characters and plots, how real life figures in fiction, and how art can help people suffering from alzheimer's disease or other mental illnesses. We also touch on "real life" musicians that Jon's fictional characters would enjoy. Many thanks to the musicians who generously contributed work to this episode, especially The Illiad, Tom Waites, Gogol Bordello, and Cursor Miner. And many thanks to Jon Skovron! Please check out his web site, jonskovron.com, and check his novels...2012-05-2445 min
A Book and a ChatMYM A Book and a Chat with Jon SkovronThe third week of Male YA Author Month (MYM) starts off with popular YA author Jon Skovron stopping by as my guest. Jon is an author, music junkie, tech freak, and monster geek. His book "Struts and Frets" will soon be joined by his second novel "Misfit."2010-11-1600 min