Do you think "the r word" has been overused in storytelling? Or do you think it has it's place? In this week's podcast episode, we are discussing how r*pe is used in storytelling to add shock value. What are your thoughts? Do you believe it has merit or do you think authors, writers, and directors should expand outside of this and come up with more creative ways to tell stories?

Check out S1 Episode 2, Book Talk - First Grave on the Right:

Outlander: https://bookshop.org/a/80821/9780440212560

Game of Thrones: https://bookshop.org/a/80821/9781101965481

Charley Davidson Series: https://bookshop.org/lists/charley-davidson-series

Mercy Thompson series: https://bookshop.org/lists/mercy-thompson-series

Shades of Gray by Maya Banks (book 6 in KGI series): https://bookshop.org/a/80821/9780425251126

Willing Victim by Cara McKenna: https://bookshop.org/a/80821/9780997783452

Alpha & Omega Series: https://bookshop.org/lists/alpha-omega-series