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Monomyth Diaries with Karen Liu and Mandi Jones is a podcast designed to inspire listeners to embrace their own personal growth through the sharing and listening of honest and intimate experiences of others. This advice free and expert free content will cultivate new understanding, connection, validation, unity, belonging, changed perspectives, and much much more. Each episode will feature a guest who will share a personal experience that significantly impacted them followed by some genuine ...
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‘The Hero’s Quest’ is The Podcast for Artists. Musicians. Photographers. Filmmakers and Entrepreneurs of all sorts, colours and shapes. I talk to friends, fellow creators, and sometimes to myself, about the challenges and mental obstacles we face on this journey that we share and how we can overcome them. I hope this podcast helps you live a better creative life. The Podcast was inspired by Joseph Campbell's monomyth of 'The Hero's Journey' in a book he wrote called 'The Hero with a Thousand ...
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Jef and Jon review old roleplaying games
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Author Jeff Garvin and book blogger Dan Zarzana examine books & films through the lens of The Hero’s Journey℠. Created by world-renowned teacher and mythologist Joseph Campbell, and refined by Disney story veteran Christopher Vogler, The Hero’s Journey℠ is a series of motifs and archetypes that pervade myths, folklore, and stories across all cultures and eras. Each month, Jeff and Dan will discuss a different book or film. And probably, there will be some whiskey involved. (The trademark HER ...
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The Dad Complex is a podcast hosted by Jonathan Silva based around fatherhood, career growth, and everything else that falls in between. The Dad Complex is recorded at The Tadpole Agency and fueled by Monomyth Coffee in Lubbock, TX.
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Author Craig Tuch has written a large number of books under a variety of pseudonyms, which have collectively sold hundreds of thousands of copies and had close to 100 million page reads. In 2016, he started HiddenGemsBooks.com as a way to help new and established self-published authors navigate the complex and often-changing world of self-publishing. Since then, Hidden Gems has become well known and respected for helping thousands of authors market their books more effectively and sell more ...
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Teaching Mythology is a podcast for teachers who want to explore the meanings and applications of myths through a modern-day lens.
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Pull up a chair and join us at the Pod Culture [Oz] virtual cafe table, where we chat about the important things in life - books, movies, tv shows and all kinds of gaming.
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Fully Booked EP134: What Can The Monomyth Teach Us About Structuring Our Stories?
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What turns a description into a story? For most writers, the answer is structure - the timeless, immutable formula of storytelling that originated when our ancestors told tales around the campfire, yet continues today in Hollywood blockbusters and best-selling books. Entertainment journalist and comic book writer Christian Angeles knows all about s…
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Fully Booked EP138: Kink Meets Crowdfunding: Navigating Publishing as a Controversial Author
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It’s tough enough to find a traditional publisher for your first book, but even tougher when that book is about a controversial topic. Yet, when today’s guest Ariel Anderssen decided to publish a memoir about her career as a submissive BDSM model, she topped from the bottom and refused to take “no” for an answer. The result of those efforts, her bo…
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Christmas disaster to Christmas Miracle
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In the final episode of Mandi’s monomyth, Karen and Mandi discuss the profound “boons” of Mandi’s transformative journey. They explore the invaluable tools she learned from Al-Anon, the power of living with integrity, and the immense blessings that have come into her life—like her wonderful husband and son. Mandi also shares the impact her personal…
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Travel through time at the behest of a futuristic society at the end of time? Sounds familiar! But before you break out the Wyld Stallyns shirt, let me burst your bubble by saying this actually has a weird war game at its weird core. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesPar Jef Aldrich and Jon Taylor
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Fully Booked EP137: What is a Zero Draft and Why Do You Need One?
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In this episode of Fully Booked, Craig and Roland are exploring the concept of the "zero draft," a powerful tool for writers at any stage of their manuscript. Guest Cara Stevens, an experienced editor, book coach, and writer, explains how the zero draft differs from other drafts and why it's an essential part of the writing process. Whether you're …
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Get some BQ Corn Nuts and pour yourself a mug of multi-purpose deodorizing disinfectant; this is the hero's journey of Heathers. The Hero's Journey℠ Podcast is a fun, insightful look at stories through the lens of Joseph Campbell’s world-renowned mythological framework, hosted by writers/BFFs Jeff Garvin and Dan Zarzana. Please follow us on Faceboo…
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We’ve got some exciting news: The Hero's Journey℠ Podcast is joining a family of podcasts called Glisten+. Founded by a team of Grammy- and Emmy-award nominated filmmakers and writers, Glisten+ creates cinematic-quality audio experiences that blur the line between audiobooks and podcasts. We’re proud to be a part of their new unscripted offerings. …
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Fully Booked EP136: From Blank Page to Pilot: Taking The Initiative to Sell Your Stories
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In this week's episode of Fully Booked, Craig and Roland are joined by Emmy Award-winning screenwriter Zack Morrison for a hard look at the challenges of breaking into the television industry and the unconventional path he's taken in trying to sell his own comedy pilot. Despite his impressive credentials, including work on shows like SNL and The To…
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Mandi's Journey, The Christmas Disaster
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In the second episode of the Monomyth Diaries, Mandi shares her transformative journey of recovery and self-discovery. After discussing her ordinary life in the first episode, Mandi now takes us through her experiences in Al-Anon, a program for those affected by someone else’s alcoholism. Mandi shares her first encounter with unconditional love fro…
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Hi everyone! You'll never guess that now the other one of us has COVID. This stupid planet and country. Anyway, this game is about people learning lessons in a primordial garden from the animals that live there. Cool, right? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesPar Jef Aldrich and Jon Taylor
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Fully Booked EP135: Five Things You Need to be a Successful Author
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Even though he didn’t start publishing until he was in his sixties, travel writer Emil Rem has always set his own definition of success when it comes to his writing - and in this week’s episode of Fully Booked, he sits down with Craig and Roland to discuss the five essential attributes he believes are critical for writers hoping to share his satisf…
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Mandi's Ordinary World & Threshold
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Welcome to the first episode of Monomyth Diaries, where we dive into the powerful and inspiring stories of personal growth, resilience, and transformation. In this premiere episode, Mandi opens up about her ordinary life and the challenges she faced growing up in an environment affected by alcoholism. She candidly shares how these early experiences…
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Fully Booked EP133: The Versatile Author: Crafting Stories for Every Platform
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In this week's episode of Fully Booked, Craig and Roland examine the dynamic world of storytelling with author and screenwriter Sheri Langer. Renowned for her versatility across various mediums, Sheri shares her experience in crafting stories not only as novels and screenplays but also as TV pilots, audiobooks, and more. She discusses the unique ch…
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Find your moving buddy, book your party reservation at Pizza Planet, and don’t forget my invitation, because you’ve got a friend in me. This is the Hero’s Journey℠ of Toy Story. The Hero's Journey℠ Podcast is a fun, insightful look at stories through the lens of Joseph Campbell’s world-renowned mythological framework, hosted by writers/BFFs Jeff Ga…
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Fully Booked EP132: When Publishing Meets Activism
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In this week's episode of Fully Booked, Craig and Roland explore how publishing can provide an author with more than just readers and royalties. Special guest Ali Horriyat joins them to talk about Compassiviste, a groundbreaking non-profit organization he created that’s dedicated to driving social change by providing a platform for authors, artists…
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Welcome to the introduction of Monomyth Diaries with Mandi and Karen! 🎙️✨ In this episode, we explore what Monomyth Diaries is all about and share the inspiring story of how our podcast came to be. Discover the motivation behind our mission to explore personal growth through real-life hero’s journeys and learn what you can expect in future episodes…
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Part of wallowing in weird old stuff unfortunately is that it's hard to keep abreast of what's going on in the last decade or so of gaming, but Jef still pretty much orders any superhero thing if he sees it on sale, and that's what happened here! This time it paid off even, as Spectaculars turned out to be in a form factor neither of us expected bu…
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Fully Booked EP131: Is Publisher Rocket 2.0 a Game-Changer for Amazon Ads?
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In today's episode of Fully Booked, Craig and Roland are joined by returning guest Dave Chesson from Kindlepreneur to discuss the latest update to one of the most powerful tools for self-published authors: Publisher Rocket. The recently released Version 2.0 of this tool is designed to revolutionize your Amazon advertising strategy by optimizing you…
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Fully Booked EP130: Don't Overthink Your Self-Publishing Journey
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On this week's episode of Fully Booked, we're focusing on overcoming the hurdles often faced by aspiring authors. Author and family mediator Rosemary Gattuso shares her journey of writing and self-publishing her self-help book, "It's Not You, It's Me: A Chronic Overthinker's Guide to Self-Reflection." Rosemary's path to self-publishing offers a uni…
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Pssst, hey buddy, wanna buy a superhero game from 2002 that was pretty clearly written prior to 1999? How? Oh, let us explain. It's Modern Knights! At least we know that much. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesPar Jef Aldrich and Jon Taylor
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Fully Booked EP129: Building Believable Fantasy Worlds
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When writing a fantasy novel, one of the most daunting tasks is creating the world in which your story takes place. Fantasy world-building isn't just about imagining new physical geography; it also involves developing magic and belief systems, culture, general mood and atmosphere, and the power structure of your society. Getting these complex and i…
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280 - Thirsty Sword Lesbians
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Hey who likes lesbians what have swords and powerful yearnings related to the other sword-bearing lesbians they encounter on their wild adventures? You I bet! Let's review this game for the end of Pride Month, because we were in a hurry and this one has a big old gay word right there in the title. Nothing's gayer than swords! Learn more about your …
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Fully Booked EP128: How to Add Authenticity to your Romance Stories
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In today's episode of Fully Booked, Craig and Roland are discussing the different ways that authors can infuse genuine romance and emotional realism into their stories. Both hosts are romance novelists themselves, but are lucky enough to be joined by Caroline McIntosh for this episode - who is not just an accomplished romance author, but also a wri…
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Get your cover story straight, tighten up your tango, and charge those camcorder batteries. This is the hero’s journey of True Lies. Listen now: https://herosjourneypodcast.com/true-lies The Hero's Journey℠ Podcast is a fun, insightful look at stories through the lens of Joseph Campbell’s world-renowned mythological framework, hosted by writers/BFF…
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Fully Booked EP127: Can Poetry Still Make an Impact in 2024?
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It’s rhyme-time in this week's episode of Fully Booked, as Craig and Roland explore the enduring power of poetry even in today's fast-paced digital world. Their guide through the evocative world of rhythm and flow is Viral Gor, spoken word performer and author of "Poetry is Motion: Mind, Body, and Soul." Virus the Poet shares his insights on how po…
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Fully Booked EP126: Weaving a Story within the Fabric of a Memoir
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In this episode of Fully Booked, we delve into the world of memoirs, exploring why we write and read them, along with the techniques involved in researching, structuring, and crafting these personal narratives. Our guide for this journey is Becky Ellis, author of a captivating memoir that intertwines her childhood experiences with her father's serv…
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This one is close to home, we both sorta like this game, used to play the wargame, and wish it all was still good. But times change. But hey, what do we think of this game now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesPar Jef Aldrich and Jon Taylor
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Fully Booked EP125: Unveiling the Secrets of Discovery Writing
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In this episode of Fully Booked, we dive into the fascinating world of discovery writing, featuring returning guest KimBoo York. KimBoo, an accomplished author, librarian, technology historian, and former IT project manager, brings a unique perspective to the art of "pantsing" — writing without an extensive outline. In fact, she's written a book on…
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Fully Booked EP124: How Can Authors Define Their Target Market?
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In this week's episode of Fully Booked, Craig and Roland dive into a crucial, but often overlooked aspect of author success: defining your target market. Joined by seasoned publisher and author Ann Aubitz, they explore the significance of understanding who your readers are, why it's essential to know your audience before you even start writing, and…
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Is it too late to call this a theme month? Because it turned out to be a theme month. Cool minimalist projects by designers we like. Weird! The Skeletons is a thoughtful game about playing as skeletons guarding a tomb, by Jason Morningstar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Grab a bag of caramels, brush up on your sines and cosines, and let’s go beat up some smaht kids. This is the hero’s journey of Good Will Hunting. The Hero's Journey℠ Podcast is a fun, insightful look at stories through the lens of Joseph Campbell’s world-renowned mythological framework, hosted by writers/BFFs Jeff Garvin and Dan Zarzana. Please fo…
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Fully Booked EP123: Embracing the Challenges of Writing Comic Books
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This week on Fully Booked, we delve into the process of writing comics and graphic novels with accomplished comic writer and publisher, Adam Wilson. What began as a fun hobby of creating mini comics during his college years evolved into a full-time passion and business when Adam co-founded Read Furiously with his partner S. Atzeni, a company specia…
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Fully Booked EP122: Is Mindset an Author's Most Valuable Asset?
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What’s a self-published author’s most valuable asset? Their writing experience? Their marketing expertise? Their ability to create vivid and engaging characters? All of those attributes are undeniably important - but former Air Force fighter pilot and USA Today bestselling author Steve Pieper argues that the most important asset an author has at th…
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277 - For The Queen (feat. Alex Roberts)
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Who says we can't do cool modern design reviews? Or interview the cool working designers of today that make them? Whoever said that, lemme at 'em! Today we're discussing For The Queen, a game we both enjoy enough to also want get Alex Roberts (already our expert dog correspondent if you're in the Patreon) to join us to talk about her awesome game a…
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Fully Booked EP121: AI and the Realities of Copyright Law
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In this week's episode of Fully Booked, we explore the complicated issues around Intellectual Property (IP) laws as they collide with the advancing frontiers of artificial intelligence. Join us as seasoned IP attorney Peter Nieves walks us through the often misunderstood realm of copyright law, fair use, and the contentious landscape of AI-related …
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EP120: Enhancing Author Productivity with Sudowrite
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In today's episode of Fully Booked, we're diving into the future of writing by taking a look at Sudowrite, an AI-powered tool designed to transform the writing process. In the past few years, Sudowrite has grown from a small experimental tool into a revolutionary writing assistant, expanding in capabilities as the dynamic needs of modern authors ch…
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Who would have thought this weird little collaborative storytelling shared narrative exercise game could be so divisive? We discuss Muse, a game that uses cards and tokens and lots of paper to help you and your group tell a story and definitely not make everyone hate each other, at all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Unexplained deaths. Strange marks on the skin. Unidentifiable metal implants. Do you want to believe? This is the Hero’s Journey℠ of The X-Files Pilot. The Hero's Journey℠ Podcast is a fun, insightful look at stories through the lens of Joseph Campbell’s world-renowned mythological framework, hosted by writers/BFFs Jeff Garvin and Dan Zarzana. Plea…
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Fully Booked EP119: Helping Author's Find Their Own Story
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Have you ever considered what truly defines you beyond the highlights of your resume? This week on Fully Booked, we engage in an enlightening conversation with author and columnist Brent Olson, who regularly challenges authors to strip back the layers of accolades and academics and instead focus on the raw and personal experiences that shape their …
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Fully Booked EP118: Diversifying Your Author Income
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In this week’s episode of Fully Booked, we explore the concept of diversifying your income stream beyond traditional book sales with our guest, Kendra Q. Drawing on her background in HR consulting and her transition to authorship and speaking engagements, Kendra guides us through the maze of opportunities available for authors eager to transform th…
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275 - Aria: Canticle of the Monomyth (Part 2)
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Fine, we finished it. This was truly just an awful thing to keep reading through, I think it's been a while since we've both been this angry. Anyway, if you come support us on Patreon to hear the bonus content, we couldn't be assed to make Aria characters. They suck. So we made characters in the game LIFTS instead, which doesn't suck. This is your …
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Fully Booked EP117: A Psychological Approach to Character Development
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In today's episode of Fully Booked, we dive deep into the human mind for a unique psychological spin on character development. Caroline Dunford, novelist, lecturer and forensic psychologist, takes us through the profound impact of using psychological principles to shape memorable and multi-dimensional characters. As the author of over 20 mystery no…
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Fully Booked EP116: Old Stories, New Angles: Giving Classic Tales a Modern Twist
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In this week's episode of Fully Booked, we sit down with Jeanne Blasberg for an enthralling discussion on the transformative art of re-envisioning classic narratives for the contemporary reader. Blasberg is known for transforming age-old tales into contemporary narratives, such as in her novel "Daughter of Promise"—a modern retelling of a biblical …
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018: The Return of the Hero - The Heroic Journey - Part 3
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Today we are discussing the final stages of the Hero's Journey and illustrating each stage with examples from popular films like Star Wars, Harry Potter, and The Lord of the Rings. Next I'll describe how to teach these concepts in a classroom setting, including the use of movies like Disney's Hercules and Willow to help students identify the stages…
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