Episode 247: Better Reading in 2024

On November 25th Kasie and Rex were back in the studio with a plan to get on the same page in 2024. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Read Better: the 6 book challenge Agenda Segment 1 listen to the podcast We’ve had the last three weeks to do something other than…

Episode 245: NaNoWriMo Boot Camp Part 1

On October 20th, Kasie and Rex started gearing up for another try at NaNoWriMo. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day NaNoWriMo Boot Camp: Planners and Pantsers Agenda NaNoWriMo Listen to the podcast Apologies for last week’s aborted episode. We’ll be coming back together with Nick Roberts. He’s a cool dude and he…

Episode 248: Protagonist and Antagonist in the Horror Genre

On December 2, Kasie and Rex were joined in the studio by horror writer Nick Roberts. Here are the show notes: “The beating heart of the horror genre is the knowledge that bad things can happen to good people.” Welcome to special guest, Nick Roberts. Nick Roberts is a native West Virginian and a graduate…

Episode 243: Besties and Kissyfaces – Side Characters Take Center Stage

On September 2, 2023, Kasie and Rex continued character study with the best friend and love interest roles in the story. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Best friends and Love interests: supporting characters take center stage Agenda link to podcast Segment 1 In August we attempted a series on characters: Episode…

Episode 242: I’m the Bad Guy. Duh.

On August 19th, Kasie and Rex finished the discussion started last week about antagonists. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day What makes a good antagonist? Agenda like to podcast Section 1/2 Does the antagonist always have to lose? (link) What about the mutual satisfaction ending? Plot-by-role discussion of the antagonist at this…