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…

Cylia and Erik talk with debut author of THE BLOODWEAVER, CN Kuster about Legend of Zelda, snow leopards, sad dad playlists, and embracing the cringe. For the full booklist from Episode 9, 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 & Erik debrief after their conversation with Mary Berman, discuss the blurry definitions of “literary” fiction, and then things go wrong. Warning: this recording session was interrupted abruptly midway through and has some creative editing. If you like a little disaster with your podcast, this one is for you! For the full booklist from…

Debut author of UNTIL DEATH, Mary Berman, joins Cylia and Erik for this episode where Mary recalls her early favorites, current influences, and cursed Pennsylvania produce. For the full booklist from Episode 6, as discussed in this episode, consider joining our Patreon: www.patreon.com/connecttheplotspod – we have free and $1 “friend of the show” tiers available!…

In this 3rd “plotting” episode and 6th episode of CtP, Cylia and Erik discuss The Last Contract of Isako and their conversation with Fonda Lee from last time. Cylia talks about her reviewing goals and Erik gets on his soapbox about how working harder to find connections in a story can unlock new favorites and…