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Breaking the Glass SlipperYes, we’re also authors – with Lucy and CharlotteWe have a bit of an unusual episode for you today! While it is amazing that we have so many authors who want to come on the show – we feel truly honoured – we thought it was about time we returned to talking among the three of us, like it was when we first […]
The post Yes, we’re also authors – with Lucy and Charlotte first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper.2024-03-2836 minBreaking the Glass Slipper: Women in science fiction, fantasy, and horrorYes, we’re also authors – with Lucy and CharlotteWe have a bit of an unusual episode for you today! While it is amazing that we have so many authors who want to come on the show – we feel truly honoured – we thought it was about time we returned to talking among the three of us, like it was when we first […]
The post Yes, we’re also authors – with Lucy and Charlotte first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper.2024-03-2836 minBreaking the Glass SlipperThe singing bone – with Lucy Holland & Charlotte BondFor this week’s episode, Lucy and Charlotte thought they’d take the opportunity to talk about something they have a passion for: folklore. In particular, the ballad of the Singing Bone, which is Aarne Thompson index number 780. To give it its full name, the Aarne Thompson Uther (shortened to ATU) index was created to try […]
The post The singing bone – with Lucy Holland & Charlotte Bond first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper.2023-07-1340 minBreaking the Glass Slipper: Women in science fiction, fantasy, and horrorThe singing bone – with Lucy Holland & Charlotte BondFor this week’s episode, Lucy and Charlotte thought they’d take the opportunity to talk about something they have a passion for: folklore. In particular, the ballad of the Singing Bone, which is Aarne Thompson index number 780. To give it its full name, the Aarne Thompson Uther (shortened to ATU) index was created to try […]
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MumblecorePride and PrejudiceIn this week's episode, Megan and Charlotte discuss Pride and Prejudice (2005) as they continue on their journey of watching too many Keira Knightley movies. Spoiler alert: Megan really latches onto the fact that her moon is in Virgo. 2022-06-2152 minMumblecoreShe's Out Of My LeagueIn this week's episode, Megan and Charlotte discuss She's Out Of My League (2010) and Charlotte makes a strong pro-dude humor case. Spoiler alert: light Lord of the Rings, but when isn't it?2022-05-3146 minMumblecoreMoulin RougeIn this week's episode, Megan and Charlotte discuss Moulin Rouge (2001) and whether Ewan is better with or without his suspenders. Spoiler alert: tuberculosis is contagious, we think.2022-04-1936 minMumblecoreBend It Like BeckhamIn this week's episode, Megan and Charlotte discuss Bend It Like Beckham (2002) and every point at which it makes no sense. Is the soccer team free? Has Jules hooked up with Joe? Is Santa Clara widely-known for its soccer prestige? Spoiler alert: the soccer players here are not mean enough to be believable.2022-03-2241 minMumblecoreJennifer's BodyIn this week's episode, Megan and Charlotte discuss Jennifer's Body (2009) and how it almost makes sense. Spoiler alert: Megan Fox is hot enough to induce magic.2022-03-0844 minMumblecoreBring It OnIn this week's episode, Megan and Charlotte discuss Bring It On (2000) and the way that mansion would surely have an en-suite bathroom for Cliff to brush his teeth in. Spoiler alert: The Matrix but not really. Mostly just that Neo is a hacker. 2022-03-0153 minMumblecoreReal Women Have CurvesIn this week's episode, Megan and Charlotte discuss Real Women Have Curves (2002) and the ways it may or may not have (it did) influenced Lady Bird (2017). Spoiler alert: everyone loves the early 2000s Chalamet! He's scrawny and he's lovable.2022-01-2549 minMumblecoreHome AloneIn this week's episode, Megan and Charlotte discuss Home Alone (1990), the Christmas movie that escaped them both in their youth. Spoiler alert: the most annoying Licorice Pizza dialogue. So sorry, Charlotte couldn't help herself.2022-01-1143 minMumblecoreLove ActuallyIn this week's episode, Megan and Charlotte discuss Love Actually (2003) and try to understand all of its insane characters and subplots. Spoiler alert: there's a stage performance because of course there is, it's a 2000s movie! 2021-12-2939 minMumblecoreWhat's Your Number?In this week's episode, Megan and Charlotte discuss What's Your Number? (2011) and once again debate if there's such a thing as a good rom-com. Spoiler alert: they still aren't on the same page but at least we can all agree that you should never swim in a harbor! 2021-12-2149 minMumblecoreThe VillageIn this week's episode, Megan and Charlotte discuss The Village (2004) and whether either of them were smart enough to see the twist coming. Spoiler alert: they weren't! And also some Dune but, really, who hasn't seen it?2021-12-1451 minMumblecoreCoralineIn this week's episode, Megan and Charlotte discuss Coraline (2009) and the insane conversations you'd have to have with a clay artist to end up with either the upstairs or downstairs neighbors. Spoiler alert: this was probably supposed to be up before Halloween, but here we are. Oh, also, parts of Dune and French Dispatch but nothing really that major so, eh, it's fine.2021-11-1550 minMumblecoreMy Big Fat Greek WeddingIn this week's episode, Megan and Charlotte discuss My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) so they can round out their early aughts rom-com knowledge. Spoiler alert: Charlotte still finds a way to bring up Ready Player One!2021-10-2644 minMumblecoreHe's Just Not That Into YouIn this week's episode, Megan and Charlotte discuss He's Just Not That Into You (2009) and why it's a beautifully-crafted expression of our shared dating neuroses. Spoiler alert: Megan disagrees!2021-10-2241 minMumblecoreSpy Kids 3: Game OverIn this week's episode, Megan and Charlotte discuss Spy Kids 3: Game Over (2003) against Megan's will. Spoiler alert: it's in fact the best Spy Kids only because it has an event that resembles a pod race. 2021-10-1846 minMumblecoreTreasure PlanetIn this week's episode, Megan and Charlotte discuss Treasure Planet (2002), the top sleepover movie of their Blockbuster youth. Spoiler alert: the cat captain...is hot.2021-10-1247 minMumblecoreThe Parent TrapIn this week's episode, Megan and Charlotte discuss The Parent Trap (1998) and why everyone remembers the ear piercing scene so vividly. Spoiler alert: this literally only worked out because both parents are rich.2021-10-0554 minMumblecoreSky HighIn this week's episode, Megan and Charlotte discuss Sky High (2005) and how it introduced one of the most underrated teen heartthrobs of all time. Spoiler alert: this is now a Warren Peace appreciation podcast.2021-09-1940 minMumblecoreHolesIn this week's episode, Megan and Charlotte discuss Holes (2003) and the TikTok content it spurned that now allows us a way to connect with coworkers. Thank God. Spoiler alert: kids are mean to each other and Megan does not like it. Plus witness our abruptest transition ever because Megan and Charlotte can't stop talking about nonsense when they record! 2021-09-1138 min
MumblecoreSweet Home AlabamaIn this week's episode, Megan and Charlotte discuss Sweet Home Alabama (2002) and all the reasons Megan thinks Melanie makes a huge mistake. Spoiler alert: Charlotte disagrees!2021-08-2753 minMumblecoreScooby-DooIn this week's episode, Megan and Charlotte discuss Scooby-Doo (2002), the first live-action Scooby-Doo movie and all its terrible effects. Spoiler alert: boobs. So many boobs. And Megan does a lengthy sermon direct from a deranged Letterboxd reviewer so...stick around!2021-08-2052 minMumblecoreFreaky FridayIn this week's episode, Megan and Charlotte discuss Freaky Friday (2003) and all the ingenious ways it has teen heartthrob Chad Michael Murray try to fuck both a minor and her mom. Spoiler alert: there's a culminating stage performance that is both sick and indicative of growth in a mother-daughter relationship! Huge aughts win.2021-08-1248 minMumblecoreSchool of RockIn this week's episode, Megan and Charlotte discuss School of Rock (2003) and whether it's lesson of do the best with whatever you've got still holds up. Spoiler alert: Jack Black is a vision in a shorts-forward school uniform.2021-07-3048 minMumblecoreJohn Tucker Must DieIn this week's episode, Megan and Charlotte discuss the seminal female revenge movie John Tucker Must Die (2006) in an attempt to uncover the deep mid-aughts need for thousands of layers. Spoiler alert: this movie is maybe bad for women!2021-07-2348 minMumblecoreThe Sisterhood of the Traveling PantsIn this week's episode, Megan and Charlotte discuss The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005) and all of the ways it was full of creepy college-age dudes. Spoiler alert: Blake Lively is not a convincing athlete.2021-07-1546 minMumblecoreNapoleon DynamiteIn this week's episode, Megan and Charlotte discuss Napoleon Dynamite (2004) to see if it holds up to their zany, quotable memories. Spoiler alert: we have a lot of thoughts on cell phones ruining the traditional high school experience which should involve farmer Olympics instead.2021-07-0752 minMumblecoreAquamarineIn this week's episode, Megan and Charlotte discuss Aquamarine (2006) and whether it holds up upon the rewatch as an adult. Spoiler alert: mostly we just talk about our horribly specific 2000s youth and all its many clothing layers.2021-06-3057 minMumblecoreAdventurelandIn this week's episode, Megan and Charlotte discuss Adventureland (2009) and try to figure out why it's Charlotte's guilty pleasure. Spoiler alert: we're back from our break and still doing the bare minimum!2021-06-2246 minMumblecoreThe Princess Diaries EpisodeIn this week's episode, Megan and Charlotte discuss The Princess Diaries (2001) and The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004) and rehash most of their excruciating youth. Sorry in advance. Spoiler alert: we are simple woman looking for a Michael or anyone who plays an instrument.2021-06-091h 00MumblecoreMovies Always on CableIn this week's episode, Megan and Charlotte discuss The Shawshank Redemption (1994) and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) to see why we're glued to the screen every time they're inevitably on cable TV. Spoiler alert: obviously all of the Harry Potter franchise and Megan got a TikTok so buckle up it's a Gen Z ride. 2021-06-011h 07MumblecoreMovies Set in New YorkIn this week's episode, Megan and Charlotte discuss Do the Right Thing (1989) and Moonstruck (1987) as they explore great New York City films and the zaniness inherent in them all. Spoiler alert: Nic Cage's tattoo is real, people! This is a man with a real-world lizard in a top hat on his back! Incredible news.2021-05-251h 01MumblecoreMovies Set in LAIn this week's episode, Megan and Charlotte discuss Mulholland Dr. (2001) and Her (2013) to find out what makes this lonely, show-biz city tick! Spoiler alert: the wife in Mulholland was definitely not in Cheaper By the Dozen! How would that even make sense, Charlotte!2021-05-1857 minMumblecoreMovies Our Parents Made Us WatchIn this week's episode, Megan and Charlotte discuss Babe (1995) and Sunset Boulevard (1950) to see if their parent steered them correctly! Spoiler alert: sheep-herding pigs really get us. 2021-05-101h 01MumblecoreMovies We Watched Because the Oscars Told Us ToIn this week's episode, Megan and Charlotte discuss The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020) and Mank (2020) to see if they live up to the 2021 Oscar hype. Spoiler alert: of course they don't! Also, apologies for saying Abbie Hoffman's accent is Chicago...you think we'd know Massachusetts when we hear one!2021-05-0358 minMumblecoreMovies That Make Us Cry But Shouldn'tIn this week's episode, Megan and Charlotte discuss Inside Out (2015) and Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971) and the reasons each makes them cry. Spoiler alert: the reasons aren't that reasonable, really.2021-04-281h 03MumblecoreMovies We Were Too Stupid to UnderstandIn this week's episode, Megan and Charlotte discuss Tenet (2020) and Looper (2012) to try and talk through how time travel works. Spoiler alert: they don't succeed!2021-04-191h 02MumblecoreMovies We Fell Asleep WatchingIn this week's episode, Megan and Charlotte discuss Dead Poets Society (1989) and Reservoir Dogs (1992) as the only way for them to finally make it through these is by force! Spoiler alert: that heist episode of Rick and Morty. What incredibly ingenious cartoon comedy!2021-04-121h 06MumblecoreMovies That Prove Teens Shouldn't PartyIn this week's episode, Megan and Charlotte discuss Sixteen Candles (1984) and Project X (2012). Join them in their discovery that these are not their favorite party movies and are, in fact, both heinous and horrible. Spoiler alert: teenage boys are terrible to each other. 2021-04-0557 minMumblecoreThe Worst Movies at the 2021 OscarsIn this week's episode, Megan and Charlotte discuss Over the Moon (2020) and A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon (2019) based on their unsubstantiated guess that these are the worst movies nominated for an Oscar this year. Spoiler alert: neither is as good as Kubo and the Two Strings :/2021-03-2958 minMumblecoreMovies We Wished We'd Seen in TheatersIn this week's episode, Megan and Charlotte discuss Alien (1979) and Gravity (2013) in a futile attempt to live out their dreams of seeing them in a theater. Spoiler alert: this is about space and boy does space make you nauseous!2021-03-2256 minMumblecoreMovies That Made Us Want to Go WestIn this episode, Megan and Charlotte discuss Thelma and Louise (1991) and Paris, Texas (1984) in an attempt to feel anything at all during these long winter months. Spoiler alert: Badlands somehow, but you saw that coming.2021-03-151h 03MumblecoreMovies We Lied About SeeingIn this episode, Megan and Charlotte discuss It's A Wonderful Life (1946) and Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003) both of which they have totally said they've seen when in fact they very much had not. Spoiler alert: Megan has some pathological lying tendencies she really should work through...2021-03-081h 06MumblecoreMovies We Should Have Liked But Didn'tIn this episode, Megan and Charlotte discuss Gladiator (2000) and The Tree of Life (2011) and why they were way worse than the film bros promised. Spoiler alert: every filmmaker needs to ask themselves "am I just doing this because I hate my dad?"2021-03-0157 minMumblecoreMovies That Fueled Our Teen CrushesIn this episode, Megan and Charlotte discuss teen crushes and their love-hate relationship with 17 Again (2009) and Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging (2008). Spoiler alert: being a 14-year-old girl is awful.2021-02-2258 minMumblecoreMovies We're Ashamed to LoveIn this episode, Megan and Charlotte air their unique shames by discussing their love of National Treasure (2004) and Kicking and Screaming (1995). Spoiler alert: their real shame is thinking anyone cares.2021-02-151h 04Breaking the Glass Slipper: Women in science fiction, fantasy, and horrorScrooge reimaginedA Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is one of the staples of Christmas. As well as the original book, it’s possible to watch adaptations involving among others Bill Murray, Jim Carey, Patrick Stewart, and (mine and Megan’s favourite) Michael Caine. It has even been used for specials like Doctor Who. This iconic story has been […]
The post Scrooge reimagined first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper.2020-12-0340 minBreaking the Glass Slipper: Women in science fiction, fantasy, and horrorBonus: RJ Barker and Micah Yongo (live)A bonus Christmas episode for you all! Back in December 2018, Charlotte was asked to interview RJ Barker and Micah Yongo at perhaps one of the most beautiful bookshops in Britain – the Bradford Wool Exchange branch of Waterstones. In the interview, Micah talks about Lost Gods and Pale Kings, and RJ revisits our old favourite, The Wounded Kingdom trilogy. […]
The post Bonus: RJ Barker and Micah Yongo (live) first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper.2019-12-1944 minBreaking the Glass SlipperSeasonal scaresThe holiday season comes with all kinds of traditions. From special desserts to the annual family bust-up. Whether you like a feel-good story at this time of year or something a little more spine-tingling, there’s magic enough for everyone. In this episode, Charlotte and Megan explore their Christmas fears, the sexiest muppets, and the depths […]
The post Seasonal scares first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper.2018-12-131h 00Breaking the Glass Slipper: Women in science fiction, fantasy, and horrorSeasonal scaresThe holiday season comes with all kinds of traditions. From special desserts to the annual family bust-up. Whether you like a feel-good story at this time of year or something a little more spine-tingling, there’s magic enough for everyone. In this episode, Charlotte and Megan explore their Christmas fears, the sexiest muppets, and the depths […]
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Breaking the Glass Slipper: Women in science fiction, fantasy, and horrorS03, E18: Catriona Ward & ‘the liminal space between certainties’Lucy and Charlotte talk to horror writer Catriona Ward about the art of the horror novel and her books Rawblood and Little Eve. For full episode notes, visit www.breakingtheglassslipper.com
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Breaking the Glass Slipper: Women in science fiction, fantasy, and horrorS03, E17: Revisiting The Dark CrystalA Charlotte and Lucy special! After the success of our Labyrinth episode, we thought we’d have a bit of fun and take another look at one of our favourite films: The Dark Crystal. How does it hold up after 36 years?
The post S03, E17: Revisiting The Dark Crystal first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper.2018-08-2300 minBreaking the Glass Slipper: Women in science fiction, fantasy, and horrorWomen’s jobs in fantasyWhile Charlotte and Megan geeked out about Star Trek (sparing poor Lucy who puts up with enough of that) when discussing women’s jobs in science fiction, in this episode, all three of us shine a light on female careers in fantasy. We have found that few women in fantasy novels have professions before the story begins. Instead, […]
The post Women’s jobs in fantasy first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper.2018-07-261h 00Breaking the Glass SlipperWomen’s jobs in fantasyWhile Charlotte and Megan geeked out about Star Trek (sparing poor Lucy who puts up with enough of that) when discussing women’s jobs in science fiction, in this episode, all three of us shine a light on female careers in fantasy. We have found that few women in fantasy novels have professions before the story begins. Instead, […]
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Breaking the Glass Slipper: Women in science fiction, fantasy, and horrorS03, E11: Women’s ghost stories with Melissa Edmundson MakalaGhost literature written by women in the 19th century was more about social commentary than pure entertainment, argues academic Melissa Edmundson Makala. Charlotte positively geeks out with Melissa about her book, Women’s Ghost Literature in Nineteenth-Century Britain (Gothic Literary Studies). Full episode notes are available at www.breakingtheglassslipper.com
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Breaking the Glass SlipperS03, E07: Jeanne Cavelos on teaching genre writingCan writing be taught? Why go to a genre-specific writing course? What do students learn at such workshops? Charlotte and Megan talk to writer and founder of Odyssey Writing Workshops, Jeanne Cavelos, about teaching creative writing in a genre-specific context. http://www.odysseyworkshop.org Full episode notes available at www.breakingtheglassslipper.com
The post S03, E07: Jeanne Cavelos on teaching genre writing first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper.2018-04-0500 minBreaking the Glass Slipper: Women in science fiction, fantasy, and horrorS03, E07: Jeanne Cavelos on teaching genre writingCan writing be taught? Why go to a genre-specific writing course? What do students learn at such workshops? Charlotte and Megan talk to writer and founder of Odyssey Writing Workshops, Jeanne Cavelos, about teaching creative writing in a genre-specific context. http://www.odysseyworkshop.org Full episode notes available at www.breakingtheglassslipper.com
The post S03, E07: Jeanne Cavelos on teaching genre writing first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper.2018-04-0500 minBreaking the Glass Slipper: Women in science fiction, fantasy, and horrorFantasy, nostalgia, and working for hire with David TallermanIt is very rare for Charlotte and I to agree. When we do, there’s great celebration over at BtGS headquarters. David Tallerman’s trope-inverting, Dungeons and Dragons inspired series The Black River Chronicles, is one of these rare gems (you can read my review here). So we wanted to get him on the show! Charlotte asks David about […]
The post Fantasy, nostalgia, and working for hire with David Tallerman first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper.2018-03-2228 minBreaking the Glass SlipperFantasy, nostalgia, and working for hire with David TallermanIt is very rare for Charlotte and I to agree. When we do, there’s great celebration over at BtGS headquarters. David Tallerman’s trope-inverting, Dungeons and Dragons inspired series The Black River Chronicles, is one of these rare gems (you can read my review here). So we wanted to get him on the show! Charlotte asks David about […]
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Breaking the Glass Slipper: Women in science fiction, fantasy, and horrorS03, E06: Fantasy, nostalgia, and working for hire with David TallermanCharlotte interviews writer David Tallerman about writing fantasy and crime, writing-for-hire, Dungeons and Dragons, and the current trend for nostalgia in a lot of genre fiction. David Tallerman has written novels, novellas, short stories, and comics. You can find him online at www.davidtallerman.co.uk Full episode notes are available at www.breakingtheglassslipper.com
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Breaking the Glass Slipper: Women in science fiction, fantasy, and horrorS03, E05: Where are the tampons? with Tiffani AngusIn this episode, Charlotte and Lucy talk to writer and lecturer Tiffani Angus. They discuss the estrangement of women’s bodies in apocalyptic fiction. While there is a lot of genre fiction written about the apocalypse, many would fail a ‘realism’ test when it comes to basic bodily functions. Women menstruate. They go through menopause. They […]
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Breaking the Glass SlipperS03, E04: Violence as climactic conflictDo science fiction, fantasy, and horror narratives require violence? Are there other ways of creating conflict and tension in genre stories? This week, Charlotte, Lucy, and Megan look at how violence is used in genre fiction as the default approach to conflict. Full episode notes including further reading and all texts mentioned can be found […]
The post S03, E04: Violence as climactic conflict first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper.2018-02-2200 minBreaking the Glass Slipper: Women in science fiction, fantasy, and horrorS03, E04: Violence as climactic conflictDo science fiction, fantasy, and horror narratives require violence? Are there other ways of creating conflict and tension in genre stories? This week, Charlotte, Lucy, and Megan look at how violence is used in genre fiction as the default approach to conflict. Full episode notes including further reading and all texts mentioned can be found […]
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Breaking the Glass Slipper: Women in science fiction, fantasy, and horrorS03, E01: 2017 in review and anticipation for 2018Charlotte, Lucy, and I discuss our favourite genre pieces of 2017 and what we’re most looking forward to in 2018. Get ready for your to-read and to-watch lists to explode! Full notes, including all texts mentioned in the episode are available at www.breakingtheglassslipper.com
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Breaking the Glass Slipper: Women in science fiction, fantasy, and horrorS02, E25: Interview with RJ BarkerCharlotte interviews RJ Barker on writing female characters, his favourite genres, and writing characters with disabilities. Full episode notes available at www.breakingtheglassslipper.com
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Breaking the Glass Slipper: Women in science fiction, fantasy, and horrorS02, E24: Subverting social norms with Adrian TchaikovskyMegan chats to award-winning author Adrian Tchaikovsky about worldbuilding and creating societies that don’t regurgitate the social norms we are familiar with. Full episode notes available on www.breakingtheglassslipper.com
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Breaking the Glass Slipper: Women in science fiction, fantasy, and horrorS02, E20: Mythical femalesMegan, Charlotte, and Lucy look at the popularity of female creatures in mythology and folklore and what these she-beasts say about women, our place in society, and why they aren’t all negative representations.
The post S02, E20: Mythical females first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper.2017-09-2800 minBreaking the Glass Slipper: Women in science fiction, fantasy, and horrorInterview with Tim LebbonHorror aficionado Charlotte talks with author Tim Lebbon, whose published bibliography is extensive. Lebbon has written countless horror and dark fantasy novels, both his original ideas as well as film novelisations and franchise tie-ins. A fan of his work, Charlotte particularly wanted to interview Tim about some of his stellar female characters. Does he consciously […]
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Breaking the Glass Slipper: Women in science fiction, fantasy, and horrorS02, E18: Interview with Tim LebbonCharlotte interviews horror writer Tim Lebbon on his writing process, his character inspirations, and what scares him.
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Breaking the Glass Slipper: Women in science fiction, fantasy, and horrorThe power of playlistsBonus episode: Megan Leigh, Charlotte Bond, Lucy Hounsom, and Kieron Gillen discuss the power of playlists in writing and inspirate at Nine Worlds Geekfest 2017.
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Breaking the Glass Slipper: Women in science fiction, fantasy, and horrorChris Wooding: A life in writingBonus episode: Megan Leigh interviews Chris Wooding at Nine Worlds Geekfest. Chris Wooding has been a professional author since he was nineteen years old. Since then he has published twenty-four fantasy and SF books for both adults and YA readers, including a graphic novel, and worked in TV and the movie industry. In between, he […]
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Breaking the Glass Slipper: Women in science fiction, fantasy, and horrorS02, E16: Interview with Seanan McGuireCharlotte interviews the prolific writer Seanan McGuire (also known as Mira Grant) about her writing process, inclusive characters, Maine Coons, filk, and more.
The post S02, E16: Interview with Seanan McGuire first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper.2017-08-0300 minBreaking the Glass Slipper: Women in science fiction, fantasy, and horrorInterview with Seanan McGuireIn this episode, Charlotte interviews the prolific writer Seanan McGuire (also known as Mira Grant) about her writing process, inclusive characters, Maine Coons, filk (folk music of science fiction and fantasy), and more. Focusing on three recent publications that Charlotte has particularly enjoyed – Every Heart a Doorway (winner of the 2017 Nebula for best novella), Dusk or Dark or […]
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Breaking the Glass Slipper: Women in science fiction, fantasy, and horrorS02, E15: Writing video games with Rhianna PratchettMegan interviews writer Rhianna Pratchett on writing for games, updating an iconic series, and her favourite games.
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Breaking the Glass Slipper: Women in science fiction, fantasy, and horrorS02, E13: Melinda Snodgrass on optimism in science fictionScreenwriter, novelist, short story writer, and editor Melinda Snodgrass chats to Megan about Star Trek, optimism in SF, and gender issues in the industry.
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Breaking the Glass Slipper: Women in science fiction, fantasy, and horrorS02: E12: Kieron Gillen on gender and diversity in comicsMegan talks to comic writer Kieron Gillen about diversity within the comics industry as well as the comics themselves.
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Breaking the Glass Slipper: Women in science fiction, fantasy, and horrorS02, E11: Gail Carriger on comedy in SFF and the heroine’s journeyCharlotte interviews Gail Carriger about her disregard for genre constraints, the joys of making readers laugh, and whether you should put the milk or the tea in the cup first!
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Breaking the Glass Slipper: Women in science fiction, fantasy, and horrorS02, E10: Ytasha Womack on AfrofuturismMegan talks to Ytasha Womack, author of Afrofuturism: The World of Black Sci-fi and Fantasy Culture about the origins, values, and art of the movement.
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Breaking the Glass Slipper: Women in science fiction, fantasy, and horrorS02, E04: Interview with Alison LittlewoodCharlotte interviews horror writer Alison Littlewood about how she became a writer, her love of fairytales and the importance of a really good editor.
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Breaking the Glass Slipper: Women in science fiction, fantasy, and horrorS02, E03: Kameron Hurley on feminist SF and space operasMegan interviews two-time Hugo award winning science fiction writer Kameron Hurley.
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Breaking the Glass Slipper: Women in science fiction, fantasy, and horrorS02, E02: Love trianglesMegan, Lucy, and Charlotte discuss love triangles in SFFH fiction: from the popular one girl, two guy version to the ‘two person’ love triangle.
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Breaking the Glass Slipper: Women in science fiction, fantasy, and horrorS02, E01: Foz Meadows on portal fantasyMegan interviews genderqueer fantasy author, Foz Meadows, on portal fantasy, its tropes, and how the subgenre can be used to address gender issues.
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Breaking the Glass Slipper: Women in science fiction, fantasy, and horrorEpisode 16: Unnecessary romance and token love interestsCharlotte, Lucy, and Megan discuss the frequency with which we see female characters added to a story who have no other purpose than to be the love interest. While this does also sometimes occur with male characters, given that good female characters are hard to come by, this is a problem worth talking about.
The post Episode 16: Unnecessary romance and token love interests first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper.2016-11-1700 minBreaking the Glass Slipper: Women in science fiction, fantasy, and horrorInterview with Emma NewmanWhile Megan was sunning it up in Australia, Charlotte and Lucy interviewed on of Breaking the Glass Slipper’s favourite people: Emma Newman. Emma is a woman of many talents, including being a fabulous writer, outspoken feminist, snazzy dresser, hilarious podcaster, and audiobook narrator extraordinaire. Is there anything she can’t do?! A relative rarity amongst genre writers, Emma writes […]
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Breaking the Glass Slipper: Women in science fiction, fantasy, and horrorEpisode 15: Interview with Emma NewmanLucy and Charlotte interview writer, podcaster, and audiobook narrator Emma Newman, covering topics such as worldbuilding, inequality in SFF, and what we can do to change the gender narrative.
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Breaking the Glass Slipper: Women in science fiction, fantasy, and horrorEpisode 14: Interview with Becky ChambersIn today’s episode, Megan chats to Becky Chambers, author of The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet and A Closed and Common Orbit, about using Kickstarter, self-publishing, the importance of beta readers, being nominated for a Clarke Award, writing humour into science fiction, sticking to science within the realm of possibility, and diversity in […]
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Breaking the Glass Slipper: Women in science fiction, fantasy, and horrorEpisode 13: Gender swappingMegan Leigh, Charlotte Bond, and Lucy Hounsom discuss the new trend in gender swapped reboots and what implications this has for gender equality in the film industry. While we here at Breaking the Glass Slipper appreciate any efforts being made towards equal gender representation on our screens, is gender swapping really the best way to […]
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Breaking the Glass Slipper: Women in science fiction, fantasy, and horrorEpisode 12: African speculative fiction with Chinelo OnwualuMegan Leigh interviews African speculative fiction writer Chinelo Onwualu about racism in the industry, expectations of African writing, and the trends coming out of the continent. Full episode notes can be found at www.breakingtheglassslipper.com
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Breaking the Glass Slipper: Women in science fiction, fantasy, and horrorEpisode 11: Hugos, Nebulas, and Dawn CanoIt’s so exciting to see so many women recognised in the industry awards right now that we just had to have a little ‘squee’ about it. Charlotte interviews extreme horror author Dawn Cano.
The post Episode 11: Hugos, Nebulas, and Dawn Cano first appeared on Breaking the Glass Slipper.2016-09-0800 minBreaking the Glass Slipper: Women in science fiction, fantasy, and horrorHugos, Nebulas, and Dawn CanoAfter the last marathon episode, we have kept things more succinct. First up, Charlotte, Lucy, and Megan geek-out about the 2016 SFF Awards season. Women seem to finally be getting their due and we are all kinds of chuffed about it. After all, women have been writing fantastic books for years, so it’s about bloody […]
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Breaking the Glass Slipper: Women in science fiction, fantasy, and horrorEpisode 10: Barriers to women in SFF publishing (Live at Nine Worlds)Recorded live at Nine Worlds Geekfest in London on August 13th, 2016. Discussion of both perceived and real barriers women experience when pursuing a writing career in science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Megan, Charlotte, and Lucy are joined by three fantastic guests: Gillian Redfearn (Gollancz), Lydia Gittins (Titan Books), and Alasdair Stuart (Escape Artists). ***Please […]
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Breaking the Glass Slipper: Women in science fiction, fantasy, and horrorEpisode 8: Virgins and villainesses (part 1)Charlotte takes the helm today, overseeing a discussion of virgins in SFFH. Why do women who have sex often die? Why are magical abilities so often linked to virginity? We ask these questions and more as we discuss desire, gender stereotypes, and go on a tangent about The Fifth Element. Full list of texts references […]
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Breaking the Glass Slipper: Women in science fiction, fantasy, and horrorEpisode 7: Interview with Janine Ashbless/Keris McDonaldCharlotte interviews an author who writes both erotica (as Janine Ashbless) and horror (as Keris McDonald). They discuss pornography vs erotica, what frightens a horror writer, and pacing stories as a kind of ‘teasing’. If you blush easy, this might be one to save for when you get home.
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Breaking the Glass Slipper: Women in science fiction, fantasy, and horrorEpisode 6: LabyrinthMany of us were lucky enough to grow up on Jim Henson’s magical film, Labyrinth. But what is it about the film and its female protagonist that speaks to so many? In memory of the late David Bowie and celebrating the film’s 30th anniversary, Charlotte, Megan, and Lucy discuss why the film remains such an […]
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Breaking the Glass Slipper: Women in science fiction, fantasy, and horrorEpisode 5: Interview with Ben PeekMegan Leigh interviews fantasy writer Ben Peek. The discussion covers his gender and ethnically diverse Children Trilogy, tropes of female characters in fantasy, and the pitfalls involved with marketing writers must navigate once they secure a publishing deal.
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Breaking the Glass Slipper: Women in science fiction, fantasy, and horrorEpisode 3: Writing genderHow hard is it to write characters of the opposite gender? Are there merits to gender stereotypes in writing? Lucy, Charlotte, and Megan discuss gender in terms of their own writing and reading experiences.
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Breaking the Glass Slipper: Women in science fiction, fantasy, and horrorEpisode 1: Gender inequality in ‘best of’ listsThe very first episode of a new podcast discussing women (writers and characters) in science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Hosted by Megan Leigh, Charlotte Bond, and Lucy Hounsom. This week’s topic is best of lists and the gender inequality in them we see time and time again.
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