Problematic FMC
This podcast is for the reader who relates to the flawed female main character, who will download and devour every single book with that trope, who could make a bed with their library of unread books, and then happily lay in it to re-read their comfort story. All problematic FMCs are welcome here. Visit website: https://problematicfmc.com/
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7 days ago
7 days ago
In this episode, I break down literary fiction. What is it? Why would you want to read it (or not read it)? And what are some accessible but critically-acclaimed titles I recommend?
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Music is Leaves from Coma-Media, used with a CC license.
Monday Oct 14, 2024
Monday Oct 14, 2024
In this interview with Brittany, the owner of @planted.library on bookstagram, we chatted about her love for dark romance novels, protecting authors in reviews, and the bookish life.
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Monday Sep 16, 2024
Monday Sep 16, 2024
In this episode, I talk with bookstagrammer and booktoker, @booksbygrayce! We dive into her opinions about whether or not the bookish community promotes overconsumption. We also talked about her childhood with supportive parents who sparked her love of reading, and about holding influencers accountable for spoiler warnings.
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Monday Sep 09, 2024
Monday Sep 09, 2024
Booktokers are complaining about "anti-intellectual" reviews. They say that too many readers rely on tropes to describe books, which over-simplifies the plot and crowds out literary analysis.
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Monday Sep 02, 2024
Monday Sep 02, 2024
In this episode, I have an interview with fellow bookstagrammer, @kris.tens_reads. We got to chat about her transformation from a student who struggled focusing on books in high school to an avid lover of romance books. Then, I dive into some fall-themed new releases, from the cozy to the creepy.
Full show notes: https://problematicfmc.com/2024/08/26/003-from-struggling-student-to-booksta-reviewer/
Monday Aug 19, 2024
Monday Aug 19, 2024
How does artificial intelligence impact book publishing? How many authors actually use ChatGPT, or similar generative language tools to craft their manuscripts? Are editors, narrators, and graphic designers being replaced by generative AI?
Full show notes: https://problematicfmc.com/2024/08/19/002-is-ai-the-death-of-bookish-creativity/
Tuesday Aug 06, 2024
Tuesday Aug 06, 2024
Welcome to the show! On this week's episode, I discuss my reading origin story, my life-long love of the romantasy genre, some fun facts about me and how they impact my reading life, and I share a fun would you rather question.
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