In Episode 85, Gen and Jette discuss their last book club selection of 2021 — Conversations With Friends by Sally Rooney. Gen decided it was about time they jumped on the Rooney train and we had a great time talking about her debut novel. Show Notes Jette still can’t stop …
It’s the last episode of the year. And what a year it’s been… In Episode 84, Gen and Jette look back in their 2021 Holiday Wrap Up. We chat about the ups and downs of the past year, the reading we did (or didn’t accomplish), and look ahead to 2022. …
So long, 2021! We dealt with a lot of reading slumps, but that didn’t stop us from adding more books to our TBR list. Our reading goals for 2022 are going to look a little different, and they’re definitely going to involve the books we already own. Our writing goals …
Looking back on 2021, my general thought is: Well, that happened. I had the worst reading slump I’ve had in years and every time I think I’m coming out of it, I fall right back in. My writing went much the same way. Fingers crossed that 2022 brings me back …
In Episode 83, Gen and Jette dive into the world of dark academia with A Lesson in Vengeance by Victoria Lee. It’s heavy with witchy vibes and spooky atmosphere. If you know us, then you know that’s completely on brand. We had so much fun talking about all the twists …
Remember when we thought 2020 was the worst of it? Wow, we were ever wrong! Reading slumps, writing slumps, life slumps… Not really sure what 2022 will bring us but hopefully it’s better than this past year. *Knocks on wood.* Like many people, I turned to all things Marvel to …
In Episode 82, Gen and Jette chat with Brenda Hickey and Troy Little of Pegamoose Press. We talk about all things comic books and visual storytelling, how great collaborations elevate everyone involved, and the importance of putting pen to paper. It was a fantastic conversation and we’re so excited to …
We talk a lot about memoirs on the podcast and on our blog, but since it’s Nonfiction November I wanted to give some love to other types of nonfiction. When I become obsessed with a new interest I like to read as much about that thing as I can. Right …
Look alive, Sunshine! It’s time for another Book Club episode. Gen and Jette discuss The True Live of the Fabulous Killjoys: California by Gerard Way, Shaun Simon, and Becky Cloonan. It’s a great conversation about storytelling, graphic novels, and dystopian aesthetics. Show notes: Killjoys may have begun as an idea …
How is it November already? That being said, I’m going to keep this short and sweet since we’re all super busy writing for #NaNoWriMo, right? Well, we’re trying. We love non-fiction and have written blogs about our favourite memoirs and such. But I wanted to give you a list of …
