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The Merry Writer PodcastWhich Writing Craft Books Can Help Boost Your Writing? | Ep. 306 | The Merry Writer PodcastEPISODE SHOW NOTES
This week, we discuss some of our favorite writing craft books that help us get through our writing. We touch upon mystery, fantasy, and writing in general, plus the career side of it.
In this episode, we cover:
Why writing craft books are useful
Rachel's recs
Ari's recs
Books mentioned:
Howdunit Book of Poisons: A Guide for Writers by Serita Stevens & Anne Bannon
Howdunit Forensics by D.P. Lyle
Police Procedure & Investigation: A Guide for Writers by Lee Lofland
The Crime Writer's Reference Guide: 1001 Tips for Writing the Perfect...
2026-02-0428 min
2025-11-0200 min
Chicago Writers PodcastEp 47: Favs of 2023 with the Chicago Review of BooksRachel I Done Clicked My Heels Three Times by Taylor Byas (and here's the interview I mentioned: https://chireviewofbooks.com/2023/08/24/navigating-form-and-structure-in-i-done-clicked-my-heels-three-times/) Brother & Sister Enter the Forest by Richard Mirabella (and here's the essay I mentioned: https://chireviewofbooks.com/2023/03/29/writing-my-novel-wasnt-therapy/) Solito by Javier Zamora A Country You Can Leave by Asale Angel-Ajani The In-Betweens by Davon Loeb Company by Shannon Sanders I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai (and here's the interview I mentioned: https://chireviewofbooks.com/2023/03/02/getting-into-the-gray-area-in-i-have-some-questions-for-you/) Michael Who is the City For? By Blair Kamin I Done Clicked My Heels Three Times by Taylor Byas Open Throat by H...
2023-12-0429 min
Brush Creek Film ReviewHorror & Sci-Fi – Part IFILMS - Jeremy:Annihilation, Alex Garland, 2018, (USA), Sci-fi/HorrorA biologist investigates a mysterious invisible border known only as Area X, trying to figure out what happened to her husband, who recently disappeared inside. As her and her team delve deeper across the border, their sanity is tested by unknown phenomena. For fans of movies that blend sci-fi and horror.FILMS - Buddy:The Expanse, Mark Fergus & Hawk Ostby, 2015-current, (Canada), Sci-fi/HorrorBased on the epic sci-fi book series by James S.A. Corey, this action packed tv...
2021-09-0938 min
Progressively HorrifiedAnnihilation (aka Never Assume Straightness) with Vita AyalaFear Level: Existentially disconcertingTrigger Warnings: Gaslighting, dismemberment, blood, frightening imagery, pretentious assholes Director/Writer: Alex Garland (Ex-Machina, 28 Days Later, Devs, Batman Black and White)Based on the novel by: Jeff VanDerMeerStars: Natalie Portman, Tessa Thompson, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Gina Rodriguez, Tuva Novotny, Benedict Wong, Oscar Isaac, Did you ever get assigned a group project that went so bad you decided you'd rather fuck off and become a bush? We've all been there. Annihilation understands you. It wants to get inside you. It wants to change your dna into special sparkly rainbow dna. Come for the be...
2021-06-183h 11
So Very Wrong About Games#119: Clans of CaledoniaWe sometimes don't understand the appeal of food-based games, friends and neighbours. To be sure, we adore Food Chain Magnate, but that is not parasitic upon our sincere appreciation of (say) lemonade and pizza. There seem to be many games based on enthusiasm for beer, coffee, whiskey, spicy food, wine... Wait, I'm noticing a trend. Is our indifference to alcohol poisoning yet another area of life?!Games Played Last Week:-Gaia Project 1m01s (Jens Drögemüller & Helge Ostertag, Feuerland Spiele, 2017)-Legacy of Dragonholt 2m55s (Nikki Valens with Daniel Clark, Tim Flanders, Annie VanderMeer Mi...
2020-05-2656 min
Book Club for Masochists: a Readers' Advisory PodcastEpisode 069 - Bizarro FictionThis episode we're talking about Bizarro Fiction! We discuss body horror, transgression, kaiju butts, dildo salesmen, and more! Plus: Books that make us (or at least Matthew) want to throw up! You can download the podcast directly, find it on Libsyn, or get it through iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, or your favourite podcast delivery system. In this episode Anna Ferri | Meghan Whyte | Matthew Murray | RJ Edwards Books We Read This Month (or tried to read...) Give of Yourself: A Bizarro Christmas Tale by Lee Widener The Best Bizarro Fiction...
2019-01-151h 01
The Village Podcast from The BookshelfA Long December"Just do what you can, when you can", this and other words of wisdom from Steph this month as we struggle with the usual glut of holiday expectations. Movies (and a few tv shows) A Star Is Born, playing December 26 - 31 Bohemian Rhapsody, playing January 2 - 10 Suspiria, playing December 20 - 23 (not talked about in the episode, but if you've learned one thing from Candice it's to always go see horror films at the holidays) It's A Wonderful Life, playing at limited Cineplex Galaxy Screens Annihilation (opens a Y...
2018-12-1853 min
SFFaudioThe SFFaudio Podcast #210 - NEW RELEASES/RECENT ARRIVALS
The SFFaudio Podcast #210 – Jesse, Tamahome, and Jenny talk about audiobook NEW RELEASES and RECENT ARRIVALS.
Talked about on today’s show:
Jenny’s list of recent arrivals,
Into The Void: Star Wars Dawn of the Jedi by Tim Lebbon, Seak (Bryce L.) has reviewed Star Wars, Invincible (The Lost Fleet: Beyond the Frontier) by Jack Campbell, Steve Gibson likes it, Swarm (Star Force Series #1) and Extinction (Star Force Series #2) by B.V. Larson, maybe Terpkristin will do it, Nosferatu (Area 51) by Bob Mayer (or Robert Doherty?), World War Z: The Complete Edition, An Oral Histor...
2013-04-291h 26