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This week Kiley Roache joins us to talk about her new novel, KILLER CONTENT, out now! Find out more about Kiley and her TikTok murder mystery at https://www.kileyroache.com and follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/KileyRoache and on Instagram at http://instagram.com/kileyroache. Thank you to all of our listeners for your continued support, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't miss out on exclusive Beyond The Trope gear at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com. Mentioned in this episode: FRAT GIRL by Kiley Roache THE DATING GAME by Kiley Roache Twitch.tv Bloomberg LORD OF THE FLIES by William Golding Knives Out (Movie) Agatha Christie Clue (Board Game) MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS by Agatha Christie ONE OF US IS LYING by Karen M. McManus ANNA AND THE FRENCH KISS by Stephanie Perkins THERE'S SOMEONE INSIDE YOUR HOUSE by Stephanie Perkins PRETTY LITTLE LIARS by Sara Shepard

This week E. C. Ambrose joined us to talk about fantasy literature, including her Dark Apostles series! Find out more at http://rocinantebooks.com! Thank you to all of our incredible listeners for your continuing support, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't miss out on excllusive Beyond The Trope merch over at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com. Mentioned in this episode: Broad Universe Aladdin SWORD'S POINT by Ellen Kushner Odyssey Writing Wortsshop Jeanne Cavelos DRAKEMASTER by E. C. Ambrose Guardbridge Books Sherry Peters Asimov's Science Fiction magazine EUNUCH'S HEIR by Elaine Isaak The Expanse series by James S. A. Corey

This week Charlie Jane Anders joined us to talk about EVEN GREATER MISTAKES, a short story collection that's available now. Find out more at https://charliejaneanders.com, on Twitter at https://twitter.com/charliejane, and on Facebook at https://Facebook.com/charliejane. Thank you to all of our incredible listeners for your continued support, including our patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't miss out on exclusive Beyond The Trope merch over at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com. Mentioned in this episode: Jim Gaffigan Jeff Dunham Kim Stanley Robinson io9 ALL THE BIRDS IN THE SKY by Charlie Jane Anders Nebula Award Locus Award Crawford Award THE CITY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT by Charlie Jane Anders VICTORIES GREATER THAN DEATH by Charlie Jane Anders DREAMS BIGGER THAN HEARTBREAK by Charlie Jane Anders NEVER SAY YOU CAN'T SURVIVE by Charlie Jane Anders Gamble and Huff Disco Inferno (song) by The Trammps Sphero Hugo Awards Asimov's Science Fiction Uncanny Magazine Clarkesworld Lightspeed Stra

This week we're talking with speculative fiction author, Lina Rather. Lina joined us to talk about SISTERS OF THE FORSAKEN STARS, out now! Find out more at https://linarather.com, on Twitter at https://twitter.com/LinaRather, and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/linarather/. Thank you to all of our incredible listeners for your ongoing support, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't miss out on exclusive Beyond The Trope gear at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com. Mentioned on this episode: SISTERS OF THE VAST BLACK by Lina Rather Our Lady of the Endless Worlds (series) by Lina Rather Tor.com Fireside Fiction Lightspeed Magazine Clarkesworld Magazine Escape Pod Fantasy & Science Fiction Magazine Star Trek The Expanse (TV Show and Book Series) LEVIATHAN WAKES by James S. A. Corey World Con 2021 D&D

This week Michelle and Giles are talking about the things they knew before they started writing! After eight years as podcasters, and more than 30 years of combined writing experience, they have a lot of wisdom to share. Thank you to all of our incredible listeners for your continued support, including our patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't miss out on exclusive Beyond The Trope merch over at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com. Mentioned in this episode: New Girl (TV Show) RMFW Writer's Digest

This week we're happy to bring out our interview with Alexa Donne, author of THE IVIES, availabe now! Find out more here and follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/alexadonne and on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/alexadonne. Thank you to all of our amazing listeners for your continued support, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't forget to snag exclusive Beyond The Trope merch at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com. Mentioned in this episode: JANE EYRE by Charlotte Brontë BRIGHTLY BURNING by Alexa Donne THE STARS WE STEAL by Alexa Donne PERSUASION by Jane Austen Harry Potter (book series) by J. K. Rowling. PRETTY DEAD QUEENS by Alexa Donne Pitch Wars WUTHERING HEIGHTS by Emily Brontë Battlestar Galactica (TV Show) Thursday Next (book series) by Jasper Fforde THE FOURTH BEAR by Jasper Fforde SHADES OF GREY by Jasper Fforde Robin McKinley Mass Effect (video game series) Buffy the Vampire Slayer (TV Show) LiveJournal THE HUNGER GAMES by Suzanne Collins MOCKINGJAY by Suz

This week Stephanie Cook joins us to talk about PARANORTHERN AND THE CHAOS BUNNY A-HOP-CALYPSE! Find out more at https://stephaniecooke.ca and follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/hellocookie, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/StephanieCookeWriter, and on Instagram at http://instagram.com/hellocookie. Thank you to all of our amazing listeners for your continued support, including our patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't miss out on exclusive Beyond The Trope merch over at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com. Mentioned in this episode: OH MY GODS by Stephanie Cooke and Insha Fitzpatrick Juliana Moon Mari Costa Lilo and Stitch (Movie) Space Jam (Movie) Nintendo Switch Hades (Video Game) Garden Story (Video Game) WWE BBC PILLOW TALK by Stephanie Cooke

This week we're talking about how to run an RPG campaign! Giles is getting ready to run his first Dungeons and Dragons game, after running several other game systems, and he is learning a lot. Thank you to all of our amazing listeners for your continued support, including our patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't forget to grab exclusive Beyond The Trope merch over at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com. Mentioned in this episode: Margaret Weiss Apples 2 Apples Dungeons and Dragons Cards Against Humanity The Dresden Files Serenity RPG FATE Star Wars games Wizards of the Coast Patrick Hester J. T. Evans Gnome Stew The Office Aquisitions Incorporated Penny Arcade PAX Critical Role Dungeons & Dragons Players Handbook Scrivener D&D Beyond Harry Potter Monopoly Pop Toys Sailor Moon Firefly Beauty and the Beast Scum and Villiantly

This week we're talking with Lecia Cornwall, author of THE WOMAN AT THE FRONT! Find out more at https://leciacornwall.com and follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Leciacornwall and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Lecia-Cornwall-147981455226519. Thank you to our amazing listeners for your continued support, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't miss out on exclusive Beyond The Trope merch at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com. Mentioned in this episode: The Sharpe Series by Bernard Cornwell PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES by Seth Grahame-Smith Star Trek Discovery Marie Curie Downton Abbey JANE EYRE by Charlotte Brontë

This week Paula Guran joins us to talk about THIS YEAR'S BEST DARK FANTASY AND HORROR VOLUME 2! Find out more at https://paulaguran.com and follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/paulaguran. Thank you to all of our incredible listeners for your continued support, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't miss out on exclusive Beyond The Trope merch over at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com. Mentioned in this episode: Prime Books THE YEAR'S BEST FANTASY Edited By Paula Guran Jim Butcher James Marsters NPR Bohemian Rhapsody (song) Queen Peter Straub

This week we're recapping Michelle's dramatic 2021. It's a fun discussion and quite cathartic! Thank you to all of our amazing listeners for your continued support, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't miss out on exclusive Beyond The Trope gear over at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com. Mentioned in this episode: Ted Lasso (TV Show) Mythic Quest (TV Show) The Great British Backing Show (TV Show) IKEA

This week Daniel Handler, who is best known for his work as Lemony Snicket, joins us to talk about his new book, POISON FOR BREAKFAST, which is out now! Find out more at https://www.danielhandler.com and follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/danielhandler and https://twitter.com/lemonysnicket and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/daniel.handler and https://www.facebook.com/lemonysnicket. Thank you to all of our wonderful listeners for your ongoing support, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't forget to pick up exclusive Beyond The Trope gear at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com. Mentioned in this episode: A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket Lois Lowery Netflix

This week we're talking to Simon Finchley about his science fantasy novel, THE DOOMED WORLD OF MILAGRO! Find out more at https://simonfinchley.com and follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/finchleysimon. Thank you to all of our incredible listeners for your continued support, especially as we approach our eighth anniversary, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/beyondthetrope.com. Don't miss out on exclusive Beyond The Trope gear over at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com. Mentioned in this episode: Loki (TV Show) Fallout 4 Total Recall (Movie) Blade Runner (Movie) Mission Impossible (Movie) THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY by Douglas Adams PERDIDO STREET STATION by China Miéville WOOL by Hugh Howey J. A. Konrath Gail Carriger Star Finder (RPG) Pathfinder (RPG) Star Wars Warhammer 40k Marvel Dr. Strange Iron Man Rocket Racoon Jasper Fforde THE ROAD TO MARS by Eric Idle

We're ending the year on a high note! 2021 has had its ups and downs, but overall it has been fairly positive for us, and that's thanks in large part to all of your incredible support. Thank you to all of our supporters, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't miss out on exclusive Beyond The Trope gear over at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com.

This week we're taking our annual holiday break, wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Thank you so much for your continuing support this year, and if you'd like to get exclusive content from us, you can subscribe over at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. We also have swag available over at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com.

In our final full episode for 2021, we're looking ahead to potential plans and talking about road trips! Join in the conversation with us on Twitter and Facebook and tell us what YOUR road trips must include. Thank you to all of our incredible listeners for your support throughout 2021, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't miss out on exclusive Beyond The Trope merchandise over at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com. Mentioned in this episode: THE HOBBIT by J. R. R. Tolkien The Jeeves stories by P. G. Wodehouse ENDER'S GAME by Orson Scott Card The Dresden Files by Jim Butcher James Marsters BLOOD RITES by Jim Butcher DEAD BEAT by Jim Butcher STORM FRONT by Jim Butcher The Thursday Next series by Jasper Fforde Lauren Fortgang Agatha Christie OUTLANDER by Diana Gabaldon The Black Witch Chronicles by Laurie Forest SOULLESS by Gail Carriger Douglas Adams

This week Laurell K. Hamilton joins us to talk about her first new book series in 20 years, the Zaniel Havelock Series! A TERRIBLE FALL OF ANGELS is out now, and you can find out more at https://www.laurellkhamilton.com. You can also follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/lkhamilton and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LaurellKHamiltonOfficial. Thank you to all of our incredible listeners for your continued support, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't forget to grab exclusive Beyond The Trope merch at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com. Mentioned in this episode: The Anita Blake book series by Laurell K. Hamilton The Merry Gentry book series by Laurell K. Hamilton GUILTY PLEASURES by Laurell K. Hamilton Bright (Netflix Film) Bram Stoker Anne Rice

This week Terry Miles joins us to talk about his new novel, RABBITS, an adaptation of the podcast of the same name! Find out more at http://minnowbeatswhale.com and follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/tkmiles and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/tkmiles. Thank you to all of our incredible listeners for your continued support, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. With the holiday season upon us, now's a great time to pick up exclusive Beyond The Trope gear for your favorite podcast fan. You can get all of our merch over at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com. Mentioned in this episode: KCRW (Podcast) Ricky Gervais Serial (Podcast) Monty Python and the Holy Grail (Movie) Tannis (Podcast) The Last Movie (Podcast) The Black Tapes (Podcast) Curb Your Enthusiasm (TV Show) Fritz Leiber THE ETERNAL CHAMPION by Michael Moorcock Frank Herbert John Wick (Movie) Disney Old Yeller (Movie) Where The Red Fern Grows (Movie) Ted Lasso Control (Video Game) Cyberpunk 2077 (Video Game) Du

This week we're playing Would You Rather again! Join in the conversation with us on Facebook or Twitter with #TropeCast and tell us which of the options we discussed you'd rather take. Thank you to all of our amazing listeners for your continued support, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't miss out on exclusive Beyond The Trope merch over at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com and stock up for Christmas. Mentioned in this episode: "Weird Al" Yankovic Taylor Swift  

This week Samantha Downing joins us to talk about her new book, FOR YOUR OWN GOOD, out now! Find out more at https://samanthadowning.com and follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/smariedowning, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/smariedowning, and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/smariedowning/. Thank you to all of our amazing listeners for your continued support, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't miss out on exclusive Beyond The Trope merch over at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com. Mentioned in this episode: MY LOVELY WIFE by Samantha Downing A MODEST PROPOSAL by Johnathan Swift AMERICAN PSYCHO by Bret Easton Ellis Terry Pratchett HER PERFECT LIFE by Hank Phillippi Ryan YOU LOVE ME by Caroline Kepnes LOCAL WOMAN MISSING by Mary Kubica NOT A HAPPY FAMILY by Shari Lapena GONE GIRL by Gillian Flynn Harlequin Romance J.K. Rowling