I migliori Fiction Talks podcast (2024)

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"The Halloween Cupcake Murder" Cozy Mystery Anthology/Liz Ireland/Carlene O'Connor/Carol Perry 1:39:45

7d ago1:39:45

1:39:45

Brett and Melanie explore the themes of Halloween, discuss their personal experiences with costumes, the nostalgia of past Halloweens, and the changing nature of the holiday. They delve into Halloween traditions, share trivia, and introduce cozy mysteries as a fun genre for the season. The discussion includes discussion of three cozy mystery novell…

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Book Discussion; "The Present Darkness" by Frank Peretti; Bookish Introverts Podcast 2:00:56

27d ago2:00:56

2:00:56

Brett and Melanie discuss Frank Peretti's influential novel, This Present Darkness, exploring its themes of spiritual warfare, character dynamics, and the impact of the supernatural on everyday life while also reflecting on the relevance of the book's themes in today's society.Di Brett Nelson

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Angela Ruth Strong "Fiance Finale" Book Talk; Bookish Introverts Podcast; Ep 11 1:13:17

29d ago1:13:17

1:13:17

Brett and Melanie talk with Christian Fiction Rom-Com author Angela Ruth Strong, who shares insights about her writing process and the adaptation of one of her books into a movie. They delve into her latest work, 'Fiancé Finale.' The discussion is filled with humor, personal anecdotes, reflections on the writing journey, and romantic comedies in li…

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Random Bookish Discussions and Getting to Know Podcast Hosts; Bookish Introverts Podcast 1:32:26

2M ago1:32:26

1:32:26

We hope you enjoy a this episode with a different theme. Brett and Melanie share their personal reading and writing journeys, discussing the books that shaped their early years and the challenges they face as writers. They reflect on their favorite authors, the impact of feedback on their writing, and the importance of exploring different genres. T…

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Book Discussion; R.S. Ingermanson's "Transgression: City of God" Christian Time Travel Novel 2:04:53

2M ago2:04:53

2:04:53

Brett and Melanie discuss the book 'Transgression: City of God' by R.S. Ingermanson. The book combines time travel and science fiction themes in which characters go back in time to 57 A.D. to prevent an assassination on the Apostle Paul. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 09:17 The Author and His Work 15:48 Exploring Time Travel and Wormhol…

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"A Tangled Web" by L.M. Montgomery; Classic Fiction Discussion; Bookish Introverts Podcast 1:59:05

3M ago1:59:05

1:59:05

Summary Brett and Melanie discuss L.M. Montgomery's book classic 1931 novel, 'A Tangled Web.' They talk about Montgomery's biography, including her upbringing, writing career, and personal life. The book revolves around a family gathering called a 'levy,' where the matriarch, Aunt Becky, reads her obituary and will, causing tension and conflict amo…

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Lisa Wingate's "The Prayer Box" Book Discussion; Bookish Introverts Podcast 1:47:48

3M ago1:47:48

1:47:48

Brett and Melanie discuss the book 'The Prayer Box' by New York Times best-selling Christian Fiction author Lisa Wingate. They talk about the concept of prayer boxes and their personal experiences with prayer. They explore the main character Tandy's journey of starting over and her struggles with addiction and relationships. They mention the signif…

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Author C.O. Wyler Interview; the Rapture/Tribulation/End Time Events; Bookish Introverts Podcast 2:01:05

3M ago2:01:05

2:01:05

Brett, Melanie, and podcast guest author C.O. Wyler discuss her books "Untaken" and "Untaken, Too" which explores the topic of the rapture. They touch on various topics including: The rapture, The tribulation period, AI, aliens and UFOs and the possibility of extraterrestrial life and its relation to the rapture, the fear surrounding AI and its pot…

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A Trial of Innocents by Legal Suspense Author Michael Swiger; Bookish Introverts Podcast 1:11:57

4M ago1:11:57

1:11:57

Summary In this book talk, Brett and Melanie discuss the novel 'A Trial of Innocents' by Michael Swiger. They provide a brief biography of the author and highlight his work in prison ministry. They also discuss the title of the book and its play on words. The conversation then delves into the main characters, including Daniel Solomon, a lawyer who …

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Angela Hunt Interview/Author of Historical Biblical Fiction 1:10:11

4M ago1:10:11

1:10:11

In this episode, Brett and Melanie interview author Biblical Fiction author Angela Hunt. They discuss Angela's background, her writing process, and her approach to historical and biblical fiction. Angela shares insights into her research methods and the challenges of writing in different genres. They also touch on the importance of accuracy in hist…

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The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by CS Lewis Book Talk; Bookish Introverts Podcast; S1E3 1:13:31

5M ago1:13:31

1:13:31

Brett and Melanie discuss the book 'The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe' by C.S. Lewis. They talk about their personal connection to the book and the series, the friendship between C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, the writing style of C.S. Lewis, the characters and their development, the controversy surrounding Edmund's actions, and the differences…

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The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe Book Discussion; Bookish Introverts Podcast; S1E3 1:13:31

5M ago1:13:31

1:13:31

In this book talk, Brett and Melanie discuss 'The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe' by C.S. Lewis. They share their personal connection to the book and discuss the friendship between C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. They explore the themes of faith, family, and the power of imagination in the book. They also compare the book to the movie adaptation …

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"One Tuesday Morning" by Karen Kingsbury; S1E2 1:56:33

6M ago1:56:33

1:56:33

In this episode, Brett and Melanie discuss Karen Kingsbury's book 'One Tuesday Morning' and share their personal thoughts about the day of the September 11th attacks. They talk about the impact of the attacks, the changes it brought to society, and the importance of not shying away from discussing difficult topics. The book revolves around two coup…

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S1E1 The Woman From Lydia by Angela Hunt Book Discussion 1:14:53

6M ago1:14:53

1:14:53

In this episode, Brett and Melanie introduce their new podcast and discuss their different reading preferences. They also talk about their plans to feature both well-known and lesser-known authors on the show. They then dive into a discussion about the book, 'The Woman from Lydia' by Angela Hunt, highlighting the main characters and the unexpected …

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The Bookish Introverts Podcast Official Trailer 1:17

6M ago1:17

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On The Bookish Introverts Podcast, Amazon Best-Selling Author Brett Nelson and avid reader Melanie Dyer will discuss the books they've recently read and loved. They love discussing Christian Fiction books as well as clean secular ones, and they'll even speak with many great authors along the way.Di Brett Nelson and Melanie Dyer

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TTF49 - Review of 'The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue' by V E Schwab 23:57

1+ y ago23:57

23:57

We're back for 2023 (and with the account back under my own control - thanks, hackers...)! Coming out of the gates strong with a review of the absolutely spellbinding 'The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue' - an unforgettable story about the world's most forgettable immortal: the devil's in the details with this one, and I wouldn't be surprised if it e…

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TTF48 - Interview with Nikky Lee 34:53

2y ago34:53

34:53

If you liked the sound of the Rarkyn's Familiar, don't miss out! You can grab a copy here. And check out Nikky Lee's website for updates on Book Two of the Rarkyn series, as well as the other upcoming projects mentioned in the podcast! And while you're at it, why not check out the Talking Fiction Discord group? We chat about the things we've read a…

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TTF47 - Thor: Love and Thunder - is it Worthy? 24:58

2y ago24:58

24:58

Thor is back! He's gadding about the galaxy (for a hot second)! He's riding a pair of screaming goats (under-utilised)! He's having weird feelings around his ex while his axe is having weird feelings about his old weapon hanging around, being all sultry-like! This is a very serious and normal movie! So was Zeus correct? Is Love and Thunder simply a…

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TTF46 - Review of 'The Rarkyn's Familiar' by Nikky Lee 19:50

2y ago19:50

19:50

Monsters and Madness and Magic, oh my! Today we're talking about who or what makes a monster in Nikky Lee's debut novel 'The Rarkyn's Familiar'. Spoiler alert: it's FANTASTIC; but is it the worldbuilding, the characters or the themes that elevate this first entry in the Rarkyn series? Let's find out! And once you've listened to what I have to say, …

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TTF45 - One Year Later: Revisiting 'Straya' with author Anthony O'Connor 38:13

2+ y ago38:13

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We're back with Aussie author extraordinaire Anthony O'Connor! A lot has changed for the author of "Straya" since the foul-mouthed, post-apocalyptic, mutants-with-a-heart-of-gold book hit shelves a year ago. Is there a sequel on the way? Or something even MORE exciting? Tune in and let Anthony tell you in his own words! If you missed the previous d…

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TTF44 - Marvel's Eternals: Why Context Matters in Storytelling 24:36

3y ago24:36

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Marvel's Eternals has an incredible cast of beautiful people, interesting characters and a plot that... err... well... is trying to do a lot of things. Did departing from the Marvel Formula result in a 'too much, too soon' approach? Terry dives deep into what makes for a good build of scale in superhero movies and explores how Eternals holds up. An…

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TTF43 - Review of 'Assassin's Orbit' by John Appel 20:22

3y ago20:22

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Murder; intergalactic super spies; space station crime syndicates; military coups; an apocalyptic global pandemic and a sweet little old lady you DON'T want to cross - John Appel's debut sci-fi novel has it all. Can the book juggle all these elements and more, or is it just too much to keep in the air? Find out in my review of 'Assassin's Orbit'. A…

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TTF42 - What If... We Talked About The Marvel Multiverse? 38:58

3y ago38:58

38:58

Marvel's 'What If' is well and truly out - and the statute of limitations on Spoilers is about up, right? Join me as I break down what I loved about each episode and where I felt the series fell short of it's overall potential. And yes, fear not - there is indeed a Douglas Adams reference for Episode #42 Terry's talking is only the beginning of the…

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TTF41 - The 22 Murders of Madison May 32:00

3y ago32:00

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Sliding in much later than this was recorded because my time scheduling is GARBAGE while lockdown is on - today we're talking about one of my favourite books of the year: 'The 22 Murders of Madison May' by Max Barry! In this very special episode of Terry Talks Fiction, I'm joined by my regular partner-in-crime on my other podcast (The Science, Sex …

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TTF40—Interview with 'Straya' author, Anthony O'Connor 36:02

3y ago36:02

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Murder-poet extraordinaire Anthony O'Connor joins us for some bloody grouse mouth-gear about dystopias, the Aussie Spirit, why we all love a little battler, and the world he crafted in his mellifluous debut novel 'Straya'. I did a review of the book in a previous podcast (TTF38), and you can grab your own copy of 'Straya' here or here. For more gre…

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TTF39—The Demon Cycle Series 25:28

3+ y ago25:28

25:28

The world's in tatters, so it's time to get tatted and go punch some demons! With the imminent release of Peter V Brett's new series set 15 years after the end of his best-selling Demon Cycle, it's time to take a retrospective look over the best and worst parts of the series to date! But this is just the start of the conversation - you can reach ou…

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TTF38—'Straya' by Anthony O'Connor 20:59

3+ y ago20:59

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It's the future, and things are right bloody farked, mate. Muties and junkies roam the suburbs of New Sydney that have subsided into the downlow, and if anything happens to the NanoCorp-run drones that are shading the cits from deadly rays of ozone-free sunlight, then we're all gonna cark it. Lucky for Franga; mutie, aspiring murder-poet and all-ro…

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TTF37—The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna 29:37

3+ y ago29:37

29:37

Get ready to dip your hands in molten gold and armour yourself with your own immortal blood - we're looking at Namina Forna's powerfully feminist YA novel 'The Gilded Ones'. Will this story of *literally* smashing the patriarchy be worth your time? Or should it be subjected to its Final Death? Once you've heard what I have to say on it, hop along t…

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TTF36—This review is INVINCIBLE! 36:30

3+ y ago36:30

36:30

Try to keep a hold of your eyeballs (and don't take the train) while you're listening to my review of Amazon TV's comic-to-screen adaptation of Image Comics' 'Invincible!' What did you think of this dark look at the horror of having someone with unchecked—and uncheckable—power living among us? Hop on over to the Talking Fiction Discord server and c…

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TTF35—Ready, Player Two? 30:41

3+ y ago30:41

30:41

Plug yourself into the OASIS, players, and hop aboard your flying DeLorean so we can save Frodo from the Purple Rain on Prince's BattleRock Planet—we're reviewing Ernest Cline's sequel to the blockbuster novel and movie 'Ready Player One'! And watch out, because if you die in the podcast, you... well, podcasts ain't exactly Matrix Rules—but the new…

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TTF34—Feeling Hollow 30:30

3+ y ago30:30

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If you're a fan of Hollow Knight or Metroidvanias in general, then hit us up on the Discord server and we can talk about the knight, contextual exploration of a ruined kingdom, whether the Radiance could technically count as The Mummy's Curse, and we can all whinge together about the wait for Silksong. And if you've never tried one, like I hadn't, …

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TTF33—Why do I care about Captain America? 34:18

3+ y ago34:18

34:18

Why does this Aussie care so much about who hefts the red, white and blue shield? And what is it about the Disney+ Marvel series 'The Falcon and The Winter Soldier' that MADE me care like never before? Grab on to your frenemies and find out in my review of the series. If you're as rearing to talk about the series, then hit us up on the Discord serv…

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TTF32—Review: Brandon Sanderson's 'Rhythm of War' 28:56

3+ y ago28:56

28:56

It took a while, but we got there! Coming straight out of the gate after the school holidays (who knew having three kids in the house all day would be so exhausting *and* noisy!?) with a no-spoilers review of Brandon Sanderson's latest puppy-killer*, 'Rhythm of War'. This is one that I REALLY want to sink into spoilers on, so if you're into that th…

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TTF31—Interview with Author Shay Siegel 29:59

3+ y ago29:59

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You've heard us talking it up, now see what all the fuss was about! You can grab your copy of 'Fractured', here. And you can find Shay and all of her relevant links at www.shaysiegel.com And while you're in a clicking mood, head on over to Terry Talks Fiction and continue the conversation on the Discord Server and the Facebook Page! Talk again soon…

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TTF30—'The Day The Numbers Went Away' Audiobook 19:56

3+ y ago19:56

19:56

Minister White, the smirking, climate-denying politician who delights in turning back refugee boats and frequently interrupts this intelligent woman to brush her concerns off without a second thought, is totally not based on anybody in Australian politics today (so please don't sue me). But if you want to chat about it, you can hit up the Talking F…

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TTF29—Lighthouse: An Anthology: A Review 12:28

3+ y ago12:28

12:28

What do you get when you have a bunch of GenreCon Presenters clustered at a table in fancy dress? An incredible anthology of fifteen mesmerising, spooky stories! Here's what I thought of 'Lighthouse: An Anthology' And what a bunch of talent was involved in bringing the anthology together! Besides Bianca Millroy, the editor, contributors included Ka…

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TTF28—WandaVision: It's Not That Kind of Show 41:01

3+ y ago41:01

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Not every problem can be neatly wrapped up in a 22-minute-long episode (allowing time for commercial breaks) and given a happy ending. But WandaVision's incredible use of decades of the American sitcom formula gave us something different. Something wonderful—and something *very* MCU. What do you think is next for Wanda Maximoff and The Vision? Will…

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TTF26—Super Normal Creatures 16:39

3+ y ago16:39

16:39

I got my timing mixed up on when the final episode of WandaVision was airing! So, please enjoy the reclaimed version of Episode 26 which for some reason didn't upload when it was supposed to, and next week we'll get to WandaVision (and Sanderson's review following that!) :-) Until then, you can join the conversation over on the Talking Fiction Disc…

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TTF27—'Falling' Audiodrama 10:14

3+ y ago10:14

10:14

This was way too much fun to record! If you've got something to say about this week's story, or have been watching WandaVision and keen to get chatting about that too, join the conversation over on the Talking Fiction Discord Server, Facebook Group, Twitter or just plain old email to: terrytalksfiction@gmail.com This story first appeared on the Ter…

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TTF25—Review: This is How you Lose the Time War 29:53

3+ y ago29:53

29:53

Want to continue the conversation? About Time! Head on over to the Talking Fiction Discord Server, or the TTF Facebook Page and Twitter account. Which of your fellow listener's suggestions sounded like your next read? And speaking of next reads, my newest short story is available to read at www.terrytalksfiction.com! 'Falling' is a story about a wi…

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TTF24—Best of 2020: Listener Edition! 15:58

4y ago15:58

15:58

I asked; you answered! Here are the top stories that got YOU through the dumpster fire that was 2020. Want to continue the conversation? Head on over to the Talking Fiction Discord Server, or the TTF Facebook Page and Twitter account. Which of your fellow listener's suggestions sounded like your next read? And speaking of next reads, my newest shor…

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TTF23—Review of 'Blood State' by Raluca Balasa 33:01

4y ago33:01

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You can get your own copy of 'Blood State' by Raluca Balasa here! And when you're done reading that, check out www.terrytalksfiction.com for free short stories, more podcasts and reviews! Even better, why not sign up to the TTF mailing list and get it all sent directly to you? Win-win! Want to continue the conversation? Head on over to the Terry Ta…

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TTF22—Best of 2020: Video Games 26:27

4y ago26:27

26:27

Literally playing Mortal Kombat 11 while uploading this episode - surprisingly compelling story! Don't forget you can read my free monthly stories at www.terrytalksfiction.com! Or you can sign up to my mailing list and have them sent to you directly in handy pdf and epub files so you can read them anytime, anywhere, always free! And you can also ch…

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TTF21—Best of 2020: Movies 24:31

4y ago24:31

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What could be more appropriate than returning for 2021 with the 21st episode of Terry Talks Fiction?! Don't forget you can read my free monthly stories at www.terrytalksfiction.com! Or you can sign up to my mailing list and have them sent to you directly in handy pdf and epub files so you can read them anytime, anywhere, always free! And you can al…

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The Art of the Short Story: Nicole Krauss on To Be a Man with Julie Orringer 1:07:17

4y ago1:07:17

1:07:17

Critically acclaimed author Nicole Krauss spoke to Julie Orringer (The Flight Portfolio) on what it was like to write To Be a Man, her first short story collection. The stories explore what it means to be in a couple during these turbulent and unpredictable times.Di The Center for Fiction

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TTF20—Best of 2020, Part 3 31:11

4y ago31:11

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Don't forget you can read my free monthly stories at www.terrytalksfiction.com! Or you can sign up to my mailing list and have them sent to you directly in handy pdf and epub files so you can read them anytime, anywhere, always free! And you can also check out my other podcast: 'Science, Sex and Sorcery' (S3) with co-host and Harper Collins UK auth…

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TTF19—Best of 2020, Part 2 32:37

4y ago32:37

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Don't forget you can read my free monthly stories at www.terrytalksfiction.com! Or you can sign up to my mailing list and have them sent to you directly in handy pdf and epub files so you can read them anytime, anywhere, always free! And you can also check out my other podcast: 'Science, Sex and Sorcery' (S3) with co-host and Harper Collins UK auth…

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TTF18—Best of 2020, Part 1 20:08

4y ago20:08

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Don't forget you can read my free monthly stories at www.terrytalksfiction.com! Or you can sign up to my mailing list and have them sent to you directly in handy pdf and epub files so you can read them anytime, anywhere, always free! And to continue the conversation, head on over to the Terry Talks Fiction Facebook Page or the Talking Fiction Disco…

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TTF17—Review of 'Made in Hollywood' by Michelle Keener 9:18

4+ y ago9:18

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Interested in the book? You can get a copy through this link. You can also find more audio content, original fiction, and book reviews at www.terrytalksfiction.com! Special thanks to Matt Biscombe for composing and providing the Terry Talks Fiction theme music. And thanks are also due to 'Magic in the Other' for their creative commons composition '…

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TTF E16 - Productivity, and E. J. Dawson interview (part one) 21:40

4+ y ago21:40

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If you want to find some of E. J. Dawson's work, including her upcoming novel 'Behind The Veil', you can click through this link! Keep the conversation going! There's short fiction, reviews and more podcasts at www.terrytalksfiction.com! Did you know Terry has a book out? You can find 'Tales of Sorcery and Silicone' right here. Special thanks to Ma…

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