An episode of false starts and snap decisions! Gareth introduces a favourite book of hers, Thomas O’Malley’s The Rook, a fantasy novel set in London. This being our first episode focused on one particular book meant that of course, we talked a lot about everything else. From window-washing interruptions to laying down the law on Urban Fantasy versus Paranormal Romance, the joy of writing for ourselves, and is business-casual the only thing stopping this book from becoming the X-Men of London?

Kay, Gareth, and Percival are back to discuss the common crafts and tropes that writers use. Kay is leading the episode this time, and the topic is characters! Even a plot-driven story needs characters in order to exist. Join us as we discuss archetypes, character roles, and ask the big questions; what makes a well-rounded character, how to gets on when you like reading romances but hate lazily-written love interests and how to cope with cat and rabbit interruptions! www.facebook.com/TheStoryChatPodcast/

If you've seen a rom-com then you've probably seen a meet cute but what exactly are they, where did they come from, and how does this 80 year old trope fit into modern media? Join us us we attempt to answer these questions and more this week on the Story chat. Note: in discussing Buffy the Vampire slayer Percival refers to Willow by the name Lily by mistake.  Citations: https://www.facebook.com/TheStoryChatPodcast/