Beyond The Trope

This week it's just Giles and Michelle talking about how their writing changed over the years. Thank you to all of our amazing listeners, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't forget to pick up exclusive Beyond The Trope merch at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com.

This week we're talking to Sean Gibson about his debut novel, THE PART ABOUT THE DRAGON WAS (MOSTLY) TRUE, out now! Find out more at https://www.seangibsonauthor.com and follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Gibknight. Thank you to all of our amazing listeners, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't forget to pick up exclusive Beyond The Trope merch at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com. Mentioned in this episode: Parliament House Press Terry Pratchett THE CHRONICLE OF HELOISE AND GRIMPLE by Sean Gibson THE CAMELOT SHADOW by Sean Gibson THE STRANGE TASK BEFORE ME by Sean Gibson The Lord of the Rings (Book Trilogy) by J. R. R. Tolkein This is Spinal Tap (Movie) Dungeons and Dragons The Dresden Files RPG The Dresden Files (Book Series) by Jim Butcher BLEAK HOUSE by Charles Dickens THE BOOK THIEF by Markus Zusak

This week Josh Malerman, author of BIRDBOX, joined us to talk about his new novella, A HOUSE AT THE BOTTOM OF A LAKE. Find out more at https://joshmalerman.com and follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/joshmalerman and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/JoshMalerman/. Thank you to all of our amazing listeners, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't forget to grab some exclusive Beyond The Trope merch by heading over to https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com. Mentioned in this episode: Showtime (TV Network) The High Strung (Band) Netflix Dragon Tales (TV Show) PBS Kristen Nelson Nelson Literary Agency MALORIE by Josh Malerman Angie Hodapp James Persichetti NIGHTMARES UNHINGED edited by Josh Viola Hex Publishers Dean Wyant Sandra Bullock UNBURY CAROL by Josh Malerman The Twilight Zone (TV Show) GOBLIN by Josh Malerman

This week Michelle and Giles are talking about how to balance work, life, and school. Thank you to all of our incredible listeners, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't forget to pick up exclusive Beyond The Trope merch over at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com. Mentioned in this episode: Batman The Animated Series Johns Hopkins University University of Colorado Boulder

This week Robin LaFevers joins us to talk about the Courting Darkness duology, the followup to the His Fair Assassins trilogy. Find out more at https://www.robinlafevers.com and follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/RLLaFevers/, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/HisFairAssassinSeries, and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rllafevers/. Thank you to our amazing listeners, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. We could not do this without your continued support. Don't forget you can nab exclusive Beyond The Trope merch at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com. Mentioned in this episode: Camelot (Broadway Play) COURTING DARKNESS by Robin LaFevers IGNITING DARKNESS by Robin LaFevers DARK TRIUMPH by Robin LaFevers MORTAL HEART by Robin LaFevers

This week we are sharing some favorite New Years celebration stories. Thank you to all of our incredible listeners, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't forget you grab exclusive Beyond The Trope merch at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com. Mentioned in this episode: Hank Green Galaxy Quest Jerry Lewis The Nutty Professor (Movie)

Breaking tradition, we're bringing you a mini episode for the week of Christmas. Michelle and Giles are sharing a favorite Christmas story with you, our wonderful listeners! Thank you so much for your support, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't forget you can pick up exclusive Beyond The Trope gear at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com.

This week we're chatting with Willie Handler, author of THE ROAD AHEAD and LOVED MARS HATED THE FOOD. Find out more at https://williehandler.com and follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/WillieHandler. Thank you to all of our amazing listeners, 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 Matrix (Movie) THE ROAD TO MARS by Eric Idle Monty Python Douglas Adams THE MARTIAN by Andy Weir Disc World (Book Series) by Terry Pratchett Gail Carriger

This week, thriller author Chris Mooney joins us to tell us about his newest book, BLOOD WORLD, available now wherever books are sold! Find out more at https://chrismooneybooks.com and follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cmooneybooks and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/chris.mooney.794. Thank you to all of our amazing listeners, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't forget you can pick up exclusive Beyond The Trope merch at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com. Mentioned in this episode: The Darby McCormick Series by Chris Mooney The Jack Reacher Series by Lee Child James Patterson WALK IN MY COMBAT BOOTS by James Patterson, Matt Eversmann and Chris Mooney Booklist Review Black Mirror (TV Show) The Lt. Jacqueline "Jack" Daniels Series by J. A. Konrath James Lee Burke WIRED (Magazine) True Blood (TV Show) The Southern Vampire Mysteries by Charlaine Harris Powers (TV Show) Sony Playstation Eddie Izzard Wil Wheaton Robert J. Sawyer The Terminator (Movie) Star Trek (T

This week we get to talk with Kathleen West, author of MINOR DRAMAS AND OTHER CATASTROPHES and the upcoming novel, ARE WE THERE YET? Find out more at https://www.kathleenwestbooks.com and follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/kwestbooks, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/kathleenwestauthor, and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/kathleenwestwrites/. Thank you to all of our amazing listeners, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't forget you can snag exclusive Beyond The Trope gear at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com. Mentioned in this episode: EVERYTHING I NEVER TOLD YOU by Celeste Ng Ellis Island: The Dream of America (Play) by Peter Boyer The Loft Literary Center YOUR BOOK STARTS HERE by Mary Carroll Moore WHERE'S WALLY by Martin Handford People Magazine Real Simple Newsweek THE ONES WHO WALK AWAY FROM OMELAS by Ursula K. Le Guin  

This week we're excited to bring you an interview with Stephanie  Perkins, author of ANNA AND THE FRENCH KISS, LOLA AND THE BOY NEXT DOOR, ISLA AND THE HAPPILY EVER AFTER, and THERE'S SOMEONE INSIDE YOUR HOUSE, which is also set to be released as a Netflix movie in 2021. Find out more at http://stephanieperkins.com and follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/naturallysteph and on Instagram at http://instagram.com/naturallystephperkins. Thank you to all of our amazing listeners, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't forget you can pick up exclusive Beyond The Trope gear at https://BeyondTheTrope.redbubble.com. Mentioned in this episode: Dan Cohen Stranger Things (TV Show) Scream (Movie) Patrick Kack-Brice Netflix Creep (Movie) Creek 2 (Movie) Mark Duplass The Overnight (Movie) Jason Schwartzmann Adam Scott Henry Gayden Shazam! (Movie) EAT PRAY LOVE by Elizabeth Gilbert WORLD WAR Z by Max Brooks ALTERED CARBON by Richard K. Morgan Jimi Hendrix Edgar Allen Poe The Finishing Scho

This week Mike White, author and illustrator! He's here to tell us about MELLYBEAN AND THE GIANT MONSTER, out now, and MELLYBEAN AND THE WICKED WIZARD, out June 15, 2021. Find out more at https://mellypup.com. Thank you to all of our amazing listeners, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't forget to go grab exclusive Beyond The Trope merch, the prefect Christmas or holiday gift for your favorite nerd, over at https://BeyondTheTrope.redbubble.com. Mentioned in this episode: ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND by Lewis Carroll Johnny Test (TV Show) The WB (TV Network) BONE (Comic Book) by Jeff Smith

This week Burt Weissbourd joins us to talk about his new thriller, DANGER IN PLAIN SIGHT. Find out more at https://burtweissbourd.com and follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Weissbourd, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/weissbourd/, and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/burtweissbourd/. Thank you to all of our amazing listeners for your continued support, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. With the holidays just around the corner, https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com is a great place to order Beyond The Trope gear for your nerdy family and friends! Mentioned in this episode: Ghost Story (Movie) Raggedy Man (Movie) Frederic Raphael Two for the Road (Movie) Darling (Movie) Andy Lewis Klute (Movie) Alvin Sargent Ordinary People (Movie) Julia (Movie) Ronald Bass Rainman (Movie) Stewart Stern Rebel Without a Cause (Movie) Universal Studios Fred Astaire Melvyn Douglas John Houseman Douglas Fairbanks Jr. Sissy Spacek Steven Spielberg Ross MacDonald True Lies (Movie) A

This week it's just the two of us, and we're bringing you our recommendations for 2020: what we're reading, watching, and listening to! Thank you to all of our amazing listeners, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't forget you can purchase exclusive Beyond The Trope gear at https://BeyondTheTrope.redbubble.com. Mentioned in this episode: Facebook Pinterest The Legend of Korra (TV Show) Avatar: The Last Airbender (TV Show) Apple Music AppleTV+ E3 Ubisoft It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (TV Show) Mythic Quest: Raven's Banquet Community (TV Show) The Bachelor (TV Show) Married At First Sight (TV Show) Love Is Blind (TV Show) Chef's Table BBQ (TV Show) Ted Lasso (TV Show) NBC Premiership Football Cobra Kai (TV Show) YouTube Sony Television LARPs The Series The Karate Kid (Movie) Ralph Macchio My Cousin Vinny (Movie) Joe Pesci Marisa Tomei Bill And Ted's Excellent Adventure (Movie) Keanu Reeves A Walk in the Clouds (Movie) The Matrix (Movie) John Wick (Movie) Man of Tai Chi (Movie)

This week, Susan Spann returns to tell us of her exciting travels throughout Japan and her new book, CLIMB! Find out more at http://www.susanspann.com and follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/SusanSpann, Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/SusanSpannAuthor, Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/susanspann.author/, and on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwWYBpecDWd1A-iw1t9-1Eg. Thank you to all of our amazing listeners, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't forget you can pick up exclusive Beyond The Trope merch at https://BeyondTheTrope.redbubble.com. Mentioned in this episode: Denver Pop Culture Con (formerly Denver Comic Con) Start Wars (Movies Series) The Lord of the Rings (Book Trilogy) by J. R. R. Tolkien The Shinobi Mystery series by Susan Spann

This week, Benjamin Warner and Julian Stamboulieh return to talk about LARPs the Series: Season 3! It is still in the early stages, but with help from the audience, it can be a reality. Find out more at https://www.larpstheseries.com, https://www.facebook.com/LARPsTheSeries/, and https://twitter.com/larpstheseries. Don't forget to join the prefunding list https://watch.thefantasy.network/tv-show/larps/ where you can also catch up on Seasons 1 and 2. Thank you to all of our amazing listeners, including our Patrons over 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: Beanduck Productions LARPs the Series Elizabeth Neale Heroic Portrait (Video Series) Twitch YouTube Instagram Cathy Vincelli The Fantasy Network Zombie Orpheus JourneyQuest (Video Series) Mark Camacho Felicia Day Penny Arcade PAX GenCon Denver Pop Culture Con Terry Brooks RPG Clinic Angelina Doherty Film Hub

This week J. T. Evans joins us to talk about designing roleplaying games, with an emphasis on the mechanical portion of the creative process. Find out more about J. T. at https://jtevans.net, follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/jtevans and on Facebook a https://facebook.com/jtevans.author. Also check out his roleplaying work at https://gnomestew.com. Thank you to all of our amazing listeners, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't miss our exclusive Beyond The Trope gear at https://beyondthetrope.redbubble.com. Mentioned in this episode: Dave Robison Patrick Hester DriveThruRPG.com Dungeons and Dragons FATE (Roleplaying System) created by Evil Hat Productions Dresden Files RPG Penny For Your Thoughts (Roleplaying Game) Don't Rest Your Head (Roleplaying Game) Cortex (Roleplaying System) Margaret Weis Productions Battlestar Galactica Firefly/Serenity Supernatural (TV Show) Superman GURPS (Roleplaying System) White Wolf Publishing Discworld (Book Series) by Terry Pratchett St

This week comic artist Jamie Noguchi joined us to talk about his work on SCHOOL FOR EXTRATERRESTRIAL GIRLS, written by Jeremy Whitley. Find out more at https://www.ypcomic.com and follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/angryzenmaster, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jamienoguchi/, and on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/yellowperiltube. Thank you to all of our amazing listeners, including our Patrons over at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't forget you can pick up exclusive Beyond The Trope merch at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com. Mentioned in this episode: Papercutz American Library Association (ALA) Conference Tokusatsu (Film Genre) Power Rangers George Takei Westword Penny Arcade (Web Comic) Questionable Content (Web Comic) Gundam (Anime Series) Titanium Moose Comics Genesis Angry Zen Master Rob Balder Earthworld Yellow Peril (Web Comic) by Jamie Noguchi Oni Press Ultraman (TV Show) Marvel Comics Godzilla DC Comics Image Comics The Nib Webtoon Tapas.io YouTube Macbook Napste

This week Jax Miller joins us to talk about her new book, HELL IN THE HEARTLAND. It's a true crime story of meth, murder, and the search for two missing girls. Follow her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/RealJaxMiller/, on Twitter at https://twitter.com/RealJaxMiller, and on Instagram at https://instagram.com/RealJaxMiller. Follow developments in the Lauria Bible search on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Find-Lauria-Bible-BBI-211300375881207/ and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/findlauria. Thank you to all of our wonderful listeners, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't forget to check out cool, exclusive Beyond The Trope merch at https://BeyondTheTrope.redbubble.com. Mentioned in this episode: FREEDOM'S CHILD by Jax Miller Judge Judy Netflix Forgotten: Women of Juarez (Podcast) Nicholas Sparks Hallmark Movies

This week we got to talk with Harlequin Romance author, Jo McNally. Check out her new book, BAREFOOT ON A STARLIT NIGHT, out now! Find out more at https://jomcnallyromance.com and follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/JoMcNallyAuthor and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/JoMcNallyAuthor/. Thank you to our amazing listeners for all of your support. We could not do this without you, including our Patrons over at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't forget you can pick up exclusive Beyond The Trope gear at https://BeyondTheTrope.redbubble.com. Mentioned in this episode: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (Movie) The Holiday (Movie) Gallant Lake Stories (Book Series) by Jo McNally Rendezvous Falls (Book Series) by Jo McNally