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[ISBW] Unveiling the Magic of Cozy Fantasy with Stacy Sivinski

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S20 Ep30: In Which Mur and Stacy Sivinski Discuss Cozy Fantasy, Sensory Writing, and Sisterhood

“The senses are actually connected, and the way we describe sensation and prioritize sight and sound is actually attached to social biases that need to be reconstructed.” – Stacy Sivinski

(This post went live for supporters on November 12, 2024. If you want early, ad-free, and sometimes expanded episodes, support at Patreon or Substack!)

In this episode, we welcome debut author Stacy Sivinski to discuss her new cozy fantasy novel, The Crescent Moon Tea Room. We explore the sensory elements that make her writing so immersive and the importance of sisterhood and self-discovery in her storytelling. Stacy shares her background in sensory studies, how it influences her writing, and the fascinating hierarchy of the senses that challenges traditional storytelling norms.

Stacy also touches on the challenges of transitioning from a PhD in English to writing cozy fantasy, her disciplined writing routine, and how she navigates the fears of starting new projects. We delve into her upcoming book, hinting at enchanted bookstores and ghosts, and discuss the power of writing rituals to overcome writer’s block and anxiety.

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November 14, 2024 | Season 20 Ep 30 | murverse.com
“Exploring Cozy Fantasy and Sensory Writing with Stacy Sivinski” by Mur Lafferty
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[ISBW] Writing Family Stories and Magical Realism with Anamely Salgado Reyes

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S20 Ep27: In Which Mur and Anamely Salgado Reyes Discuss Magical Realism and Writing Journeys

“I write about what I know, and what I know is family.” – Anamely Salgado Reyes

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In this episode, I chat with Anamely Salgado Reyes about her debut novel, My Mother Cursed My Name, and the intricacies of writing magical realism. We explore the differences between magical realism and fantasy, the significance of family stories, and the emotional journey of getting published.

Pink book cover for My Mother Cursed My NameAnamely shares her unique path to becoming a published author, from Googling how to publish a book to landing her dream agent. She also talks about her second novel, her writing process, and her love for family-centric stories.

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October 14, 2024 | Season 20 Ep 27 | murverse.com
“Writing Family Stories and Magical Realism with Anamely Salgado Reyes” by Mur Lafferty
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[ISBW] Navigating WorldCon and Writing Challenges with SB Divya

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S20 Ep26: In Which Mur and S.B. Divya Discuss Worldcon, Accessibility, and Future Worlds

“It is around the world in 80 days if Greta Thunberg was the protagonist.” – SB Divya

NOTE- I will be doing a giveaway for signed copies of Meru and Loka on October 31, 2024! Details on how to win are inside the podcast!

 

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I’m delighted to welcome welcome my longtime friend, S.B. Divya, to discuss Divya’s new book, Loka. We dive into our experiences at Worldcon, the intricacies of accessibility at large conventions, and the unique challenges faced by those with disabilities. Divya shares her journey in creating a richly detailed future world for her books, explaining how she envisions life a thousand years from now and the process of worldbuilding that supports her stories.

We also explore the concept of burnout, particularly in the context of long Covid, and how Divya managed to balance her writing career with her health needs. The conversation highlights the importance of taking intentional breaks and the reality of being a writer with a disability.

We get insights into Divya’s creative process, her thoughts on genetic engineering, space exploration, and the sociopolitical landscapes of her speculative worlds. Plus, there’s a special giveaway for US listeners to win signed copies of Meru and Loka!

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October 7, 2024 | Season 20 Ep 26 | murverse.com
“Navigating WorldCon and Writing Challenges with SB Divya” by Mur Lafferty
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[ISBW] Debut Novels and the Writing Journey with MJ Wassmer

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S20 Ep22: In Which Mur Chats with MJ Wassmer and Discusses Debut Novels and the Writing Journey

“You can’t think yourself into better actions, but you can act yourself into better thoughts.”– MJ Wassmer

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(This post went live for supporters on July 30, 2024. If you want early, ad-free, and sometimes expanded episodes, support at Patreon or Substack!)

Join Mur as she welcomes MJ Wassmer, author of Zero Stars Do Not Recommend, to discuss the ups and downs of debuting in the publishing world, writing speculative comedy, and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with finishing a book.

MJ shares his personal journey, from working in corporate America to becoming a published author, and offers insights into his writing process, dealing with rejections, and the importance of having a supportive spouse.

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August 5, 2024 | Season 20 Ep 22 | murverse.com
“Debut Novels and the Writing Journey with MJ Wassmer” by Mur Lafferty
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[ISBW] Spreadsheets, Ghosts, and the Art of Outlining with James L. Sutter

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S20 Ep20: In Which Mur and James L. Sutter Discuss Editing, Outlining, and Ghostly Romances

“I think that is the beating heart of any novel, is characters changing.”– James L. Sutter

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(This post went live for supporters on July 4, 2024. If you want early, ad-free, and sometimes expanded episodes, support at Patreon or Substack!)

Join Mur and guest James L. Sutter as they delve into the intricacies of the writing process, from the importance of meticulous outlining to the challenges of editing. They discuss James’s new book, The Ghost of Us, a queer YA supernatural romance that combines ghost hunting with a heartfelt coming-of-age story. They also share valuable tips on maintaining consistency and dealing with feedback, all while keeping the creative spark alive.

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“Spreadsheets, Ghosts, and the Art of Outlining with James L. Sutter” is brought to you in large part by by my supporters, who received an early, expanded version of this episode. You can join our Fabulist community with a pledge on Patreon or Substack!

Some of the links above may be affiliate, allowing you to support the show at no extra cost to you. Also consider leaving a review for ISBW, please!

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July 22, 2024 | Season 20 Ep 20 | murverse.com
“Spreadsheets, Ghosts, and the Art of Outlining with James L. Sutter”  by Mur Lafferty
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[ISBW] Tarot Tales and Historical Hurdles with Susan Wands

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S20 Ep18: In Which Mur Explores Tarot and Historical Fiction with Susan Wands

“Action is always better than no action. You can always fix what you’ve done. You can’t fix not getting started.”– Susan Wands

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(This post went live for supporters on June 27, 2024. If you want early, ad-free, and sometimes expanded episodes, support at Patreon or Substack!)

In this episode, Mur chats with Susan Wands, the author of High Priestess and Empress. They delve into the fascinating world of Pamela Coleman Smith, the creator of the iconic Rider-Waite tarot deck, and discuss how historical fiction blends with magical realism in Susan’s Arcana Oracle series. Susan shares her journey of rewriting her first book, dealing with genre expectations, and how tarot influences her creative process.

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Some of the links above may be affiliate, allowing you to support the show at no extra cost to you. Also consider leaving a review for ISBW, please!

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July 8, 2024 | Season 20 Ep 18 | murverse.com
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[ISBW] Heists and POV with Gwenda Bond

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Season 20, Episode 6

frame up cover, blue background with pink text. And a dog. Author Gwenda Bond comes on the show to talk The Frame Up, heists, and point of view!

We also discuss being ballsy at Boskone, pen names (and touch on Ursula Vernon’s new book, “What Feasts At Night,” written under her pen name, T. Kingfisher), writing retreats, and heist structure.

If you order The Frame Up from Bookshop.org, use the code FRAMEUP for 10% off!

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Mar 6, 2024 | Season 20 Ep 6 | murverse.com
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[ISBW] Avione Lee and the Odyssey Workshop

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ISBW S20 Ep5

Debut author Avione Lee comes to tell us about the Odyssey Workshop and the various programs!

Odyssey Your Personal Workshop (deadline is soon!)

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Feb 14, 2024 | Season 20 Ep 5 | murverse.com
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[ISBW] What makes a writer ambitious? With Chikodili Emelumadu!

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ISBW S19 Ep34

I got to talk to award-winning Nigerian author Chikodili Emelumadu about her new book Dazzling, and we wander all sorts of directions, including into ambition, what makes her write, and advice for new writers!

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[ISBW] Book launch party with Travis Baldree!

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ISBW S19 Ep30

Turns out that the stress of dealing with November has made me sit on this production. 🙁 But Travis Baldree and I hung out online and talked about our books that launched this month, Chaos Terminal and Bookshops and Bonedust.
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