Prickly Pens Podcast

Arts & Culture Podcasts

Prickly Pens Podcast is a platform of discussions with three friends who are also authors on the writing journey: Michelle Monkou, Julia Canchola, Gabby Samuels. During each episode, each co-host will add to the discussion around, not only the writing journey, but issues and topics of our lives. Michelle Monkou is a multi-published author, USA TODAY Best Selling author, and former president and board member of Romance Writers of America (RWA). She has published over 25 titles and currently writing urban fantasy and epic fantasy. She is co-founder of That Joyful Spark, LLC which is an author coaching and creative coaching service.Julia Canchola is a former teacher and romance writer. She's an avid fan of Nora Roberts, Linda Howard, Jayne Ann Krentz, and many others. She was an RWA Golden Heart Finalist in the Short Contemporary category. Julia graduated with a BA in Elementary Education from the University of Maryland; and earned her MA in Education at Johns Hopkins University. She's currently working on a paranormal romance story.Gabby Samuels is a recent graduate of the University of London, SOAS with an MA in Korean Studies. Her BA was in Asian Studies with a minor in Languages and Linguistics at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, where she studied abroad for a year in South Korea. She plans to pursue her Ph.D in Korean History and Culture, and along the way is writing her first action-adventure fantasy book. She is the co-founder of That Joyful Spark, LLC coaching service.

Location:

United States

Genres:

Arts & Culture Podcasts

Description:

Prickly Pens Podcast is a platform of discussions with three friends who are also authors on the writing journey: Michelle Monkou, Julia Canchola, Gabby Samuels. During each episode, each co-host will add to the discussion around, not only the writing journey, but issues and topics of our lives. Michelle Monkou is a multi-published author, USA TODAY Best Selling author, and former president and board member of Romance Writers of America (RWA). She has published over 25 titles and currently writing urban fantasy and epic fantasy. She is co-founder of That Joyful Spark, LLC which is an author coaching and creative coaching service.Julia Canchola is a former teacher and romance writer. She's an avid fan of Nora Roberts, Linda Howard, Jayne Ann Krentz, and many others. She was an RWA Golden Heart Finalist in the Short Contemporary category. Julia graduated with a BA in Elementary Education from the University of Maryland; and earned her MA in Education at Johns Hopkins University. She's currently working on a paranormal romance story.Gabby Samuels is a recent graduate of the University of London, SOAS with an MA in Korean Studies. Her BA was in Asian Studies with a minor in Languages and Linguistics at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, where she studied abroad for a year in South Korea. She plans to pursue her Ph.D in Korean History and Culture, and along the way is writing her first action-adventure fantasy book. She is the co-founder of That Joyful Spark, LLC coaching service.

Language:

English

Email:

thatjoyfulspark@gmail.com

Episodes

EP. 94 - Book Reviews: 'The Stolen Wealth of Slavery' & 'African Europeans'

4/17/2024

This week, we talk about "The Stolen Wealth of Slavery: A Case for Reparations" by David Montero and African Europeans: An Untold Story by Olivette Otele. Stay Prickly~

Duration:01:14:21

EP. 93 - Talking About Dune: Part 2

4/4/2024

This week, we talk about Dune: Part 2. Stay Prickly~

Duration:01:19:05

EP. 92 - Our Thoughts on Romantasy/Romantic Fantasy

3/22/2024

This week, we talk about the growing popularity of the romantasy sub-genre. Stay Prickly~

Duration:01:56:09

EP. 91 - Love For Found Footage Movies

2/21/2024

This week, we talk about found footage films. Stay Prickly~

Duration:01:32:52

EP. 90 - Romantic Comedies Through The Decades

2/7/2024

This week, we talk about romantic comedies through the decades and Valentine's Day. Stay Prickly~

Duration:01:26:29

EP. 89 - Talking About Hank Green's "An Absolutely Remarkable Thing"

1/24/2024

This week, we talk about Hank Green's "An Absolutely Remarkable Thing" book 1 of the Carl Saga. An Absolutely Remarkable Thing Check out Vlogbrothers Project For Awesome Partners For Health Stay Prickly~

Duration:00:50:25

EP. 88 - Tropes We Hope Go Away in 2024

1/10/2024

Happy 2024! This week, we talk about tropes, themes, and plot point we hope disappear in 2024. Stay Prickly~

Duration:01:09:56

EP. 87 - Our Wrap Up Of 2023

12/27/2023

This week, we talk about our thoughts on 2023 and talk about our favorite books, films, and tv shows. Stay Prickly~

Duration:00:49:26

EP. 86 - 2023 Holiday Movie Talk

12/13/2023

This week, we talk about the holiday movies we watched this year and some holiday traditions from around the world. Stay Prickly~

Duration:01:59:27

EP. 85 - Why Action Adventure Stories Are So Fun

11/29/2023

This week, we talk about action adventure stories and why we love the genre. Stay Prickly~

Duration:01:41:16

EP. 84 - Love for The Fall of the House of Usher

11/15/2023

This week, we gush over Mike Flanagan's The Fall of the House of Usher. Stay Prickly~

Duration:01:25:21

EP. 83 - Discussing 'A Million Miles Away'

11/1/2023

This week, we talk about the biopic A Million Miles Away based on Mexican-American astronaut Jose M. Hernandez's autobiography 'Reaching for the Stars.' Stay Prickly~

Duration:01:29:01

EP. 82 - Why Cosmic Horror Is So Compelling

10/18/2023

This week, we discuss cosmic horror and all of the elements that are now in modern horror. Stay Prickly~

Duration:01:14:46

EP. 81 - The Ritual (Movie & Book)

10/4/2023

This week, we discuss The Ritual, the book by Adam Nevill and the 2017 film adaptation. Stay Prickly~

Duration:01:27:52

EP. 80 - Are Classics Still Worth Reading?

9/13/2023

This week, we talk about classic literature and whether they are still relevant. Stay Prickly~

Duration:01:24:23

EP. 79 - Discussing: Annihilation, Jack Reacher, & Red, White, & Royal Blue

9/6/2023

This week, we talk about some movies & books we enjoyed: Annihilation, Jack Reacher, and Red, White, & Royal Blue. Stay Prickly~

Duration:01:30:04

EP. 78 - Our Underrated Favorites

8/23/2023

This week, we talk about our favorite underrated books, films, TV shows, and video games. Underrated Favorites: The World's End Stonehearst Asylum Oldboy Miracle Workers Severance Alice in Borderland Prey (video game) A Discovery of Witches The Eight Stay Prickly~

Duration:01:24:33

EP. 77 - The Reality of Reality TV

8/9/2023

This week, we talk about realty TV, how it came about and its impact on TV and society today. Stay Prickly~

Duration:01:33:01

EP. 76 - Time Travel Stories

7/19/2023

This week, we talk about time travel stories. Stay Prickly~

Duration:01:14:00

EP. 75 - Discussing True blood

7/5/2023

This week, we discuss the HBO series, True Blood. Stay Prickly~

Duration:01:37:11