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Revisiting Fairytales with Brandie June

Wine, Women and Words

Release Date: 10/13/2021

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We had the opportunity to sit down and talk with Janie Chang about her most recent novel, The Porcelain Moon.  Pick up your copy of the book here:   Already have a copy of the book? Then help support the podcast by buying us a cup of coffee:

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In chatting with Emmi we explore epistolary books, writing science fiction, and how Emmi writes in two different languages (English and Finnish!). Get your copy of the Moonday Letters here: Already have a copy of the book? Then help support the podcast by buying us a cup of coffee:

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Potential Spoilers In this week's episode, we chat with Jamie Ford about his latest book The Many Daughters of Afong Moy. We also discuss the science behind epigenetics, the joys of writer's retreats, and becoming a writer without an MFA. If you haven't read The Many Daughters of Afong Moy yet, get your copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9781982158217 Already have a copy? Then help support our podcast by buying us a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast      

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In this episode, we discuss up to Chapter 14. Diana and Michele share their frustrations with certain characters, library pet peeves, and the many wonderful uses for chopsticks. Get your copy of The Many Daughters of Afong Moy here: https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9781982158217 Help support our podcast by buying us a cup of coffee: ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

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Diana and Natalie discuss the mythology and history behind Medusa in Natalie's latest novel, Stone Blind. We also discuss what future literary professors will call the books created during the pandemic.   Pick up your copy of Stone Blind here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780063258396

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Join us as we chat about writing comedy; the difference between writing a screenplay and writing a novel; and like in NYC. We also come up with a new party game. Get your copy of The Sweet Spot here: https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9781982176457 Help support our podcast for less than a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

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Audrey Burges and The Miniscule Mansion show art Audrey Burges and The Miniscule Mansion

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We chat with Audrey Burges about her book The Miniscule Mansion of My Myra Malone and the personalities each house contains. Be sure to get your copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9780593546475 Michele and Diana also start their discussion of The Many Daughters of Afong Moy: https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9781982158217 Already own the books? Support the podcast for less than a cup of coffee, https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

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***THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS***   Catch up with Gabriella Saab to talk about her latest book, Daughters of Victory.  We do discuss some very big spoilers so if you haven't finished the book, listen at your own peril.  However, if you would still like to buy the book, you pick up your copy from our . Already have the book? Feel free to buy us a cup of .

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Roni Robbins Roni Robbins "Hands of Gold"

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Brandie June joins us to discuss "Gold Spun," her debut novel. We chat about fairytale retellings and origin stories, what inspired her to reimagine the Rumpelstiltskin and the writing process behind giving a new spin on a classic tale. 

We also introduce our October book of the month "Feral Creatures." 

Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "Gold Spun" under "Featured Books;" our book of the month, "Feral Creatures" in our 'Book of the Month' shop.