Cylia and Erik reflect on their origin stories, Star Trek, fan fiction, and much more with good friend Curtis C. Chen, author of the forthcoming Kangaroo Forth, the fo(u)rth book in the Kangaroo series. For the full booklist from Episode 19, as discussed in this episode, consider joining our Patreon: www.patreon.com/connecttheplotspod – we have free…

Cylia and Erik regroup after their conversation with readers advisory librarian, Misha Stone, talk the narrative possibilities of video games, and Erik makes book covers appear with JAZZ HANDS. For preorder links and more information about THE LONG RED TOMORROW, Erik Grove’s debut novel: http://thelongredtomorrow.com For the full booklist from Episode 18, as discussed in this…

Cylia and Erik are joined by readers’ advisory librarian, Misha Stone, for a conversation about the allure of forbidden books, the importance of asking reader’s questions, and the storytelling of music. For the full booklist from Episode 17, as discussed in this episode, consider joining our Patreon: www.patreon.com/connecttheplotspod – we have free and $1 “friend…

Cylia & Erik discuss audiobook listening speed, the ethics of behavioral science experiments without consent, what they’ve been reading, and their interview with Gary Bennett. For the full booklist from Episode 16, as discussed in this episode, consider joining our Patreon: www.patreon.com/connecttheplotspod – we have free and $1 “friend of the show” tiers available! Patreon…

Cylia and Erik are joined by award-winning, SOVAS Nominated SAG-AFTRA audiobook narrator Gary Bennett, for a conversation about the history of audiobook production, how we read (and listen) to stories, and Gary’s favorite thrillers. For the full booklist from Episode 14, as discussed in this episode, consider joining our Patreon: www.patreon.com/connecttheplotspod – we have free…

Cylia & Erik reflect on their conversation with John Wiswell- the first guest of the second half of the first season, check in on Cylia’s quest to Read the Most, and tease future guests and events! For the full booklist from Episode 14, as discussed in this episode, consider joining our Patreon: www.patreon.com/connecttheplotspod – we…

Cylia and Erik are joined by John Wiswell, the award-winning author of SOMEONE TO BUILD A NEST IN, WEARING THE LION, and the upcoming THE DRAGON HAS SOME COMPLAINTS, for a conversation about the X-Men, love at wrong angles, and John’s favorite dragons. Is Godzilla a dragon? Who’s going to tell him he isn’t? For…

Cylia & Erik attempt to appease the Chaos Goblin that cursed the recording session with CL Polk, discuss how THE FEYWILD JOB is like chicken nuggets, reflect on their respective histories with table top roleplaying games, and, as always, recap what they’ve been reading. Bonus: Erik explains THAC0 for the younger Millennials and Gen Z…

Cylia and Erik roll the dice with CL Polk and talk about THE FEYWILD JOB, romance, clever editors, and a host of technical difficulties. For the full booklist from Episode 11, as discussed in this episode, consider joining our Patreon: www.patreon.com/connecttheplotspod – we have free and $1 “friend of the show” tiers available! Patreon members…

Cylia & Erik discuss their takeaways from last episode’s chat with CN Kuster and also talk about ethical consumption (and creation) under capitalism, Erik’s punk rock youth, and as always, what they’re reading. For the full booklist from Episode 10, as discussed in this episode, consider joining our Patreon: www.patreon.com/connecttheplotspod – we have free and…