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Sandra and Kasey meet BettyStonewell, a rising voice in reader-insert fanfiction who's crafting compelling hunting worlds and Dean Winchester reimaginings on AO3. In this interview, Beth shares what drives her to write late into the night, whether it's a massive series or intimate one-shots. We dive into the art of reader-insert storytelling and fanfic inspiration that captivates Supernatural fans.You can find Beth on tumblr and AO3.~~~We're taking you for a spin in Baby's backseat.Dean's House Rules - Driver picks the music, shotgun shuts his cakehole, and the ones in the back enjoy the ride... idling in the Impala.~~~~~TL;DR - If you can’t be bothered clicking on all the things in this description, just visit our website: idlingintheimpala.comWe'd love to hear your thoughts. Send us an email ([email protected])!All the Socials and AO3 and Fiction links: https://linktr.ee/idlingintheimpalapodcastOur Discord #backseat Channel.Interested in being a guest on the podcast? Give us some info about you here so we can connect.Feel inclined to leave us a tip for all this AWESOME content? Visit our Ko-fi page. Monthly supporters will get special behind-the-scenes perks!We’ve got podcast merch for our fellow idlers. Take a look!~~~~~Charities IITI Supports: Check out the Causes, ‘cause page on our website for the whys:World Central Kitchen and Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)~~~~~For Those in the US: Educate and Empower Yourself, Find Ways to Take ActionSupport Basic Human Rights - American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)Prioritize Your Mental Health - National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)Thrive (Not Just Survive) After Abuse - Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) ~~~~~LGBTQ+ CharitiesSwitchboard LGBT UKThe Trevor Project - USA and Global~~~~~Our podcast occasionally incorporates brief excerpts from the CW television show "Supernatural" for transformative commentary and analysis. This use falls under the Fair Use doctrine codified in Section 107 of the United States Copyright Act. The included clips are short, constituting only a minuscule portion of the original work, and illustrate specific points within our critical commentary. Our podcast does not compete with the show's market. This use promotes public discourse and understanding of the work, strengthening its cultural significance.~~~Chapter Timestamps00:00:00 - Intro00:02:39 - When did Beth get into Supernatural00:07:26 - Beth’s Blorbo00:13:20 - Show thoughts00:21:07 - Haircuts and jawlines00:25:07 - Kasey’s got more show questions00:32:50 - When did Beth find Supernatural Fandom00:35:16 - Reader Insert revealed00:37:24 - Supernatural Subreddit00:41:13 - Tumbling into tumblr00:45:30 - The first SPN fic Beth wrote00:49:13 - Mark of Cain and Deanmon00:52:31 - Reader reactions and writer focus00:55:17 - Original writing?00:56:05 - Why writing fanfic flows00:58:13 - Reader Insert01:03:11 - Approach to Writing and WIPs01:13:16 - Writing Challenges01:16:38 - Fave tropes and HEA01:18:55 - Fave SPN FanFic Authors01:23:18 - Kasey Questions and Sandra Tangents01:33:56 - Final thoughts and outro~~~Supernatural fan podcast, Supernatural character analysis, Supernatural fandom, SPN Family, Supernatural fanfic, Supernatural fanfiction, Supernatural podfics