Beyond the Page Podcast

2. Storytelling - but with Dance!

What do you get when you mix Patrick Swayze, Jennifer Grey, and out of this world soundtrack? Just one of the best 80's movies of all time. That's right. In this episode we're talking Dirty Dancing. We'll also be diving into the comps behind my debut novel: A Then She Was Gone meets The Parent Trap YA Mystery. [1:54] What paid and non paid subscribers can expect with future podcast episodes and posts. [3:44] Dirty Dancing summary [4:11] TRIGGER WARNING - This movie does involve abortion. [4:46] Big theme of the movie is social class prejudice. [5:48] Baby is introduced to Dance. [7:43] There’s some great character development in this movie.  [9:34] Baby’s internal arc of change  [12:16] Coincidental love story involving dance🤎 [14:24] Baby’s family dynamics [17:23] Ending dance number and ending thoughts on the movie [18:13] Getting into the book comps [19:03] What is a book comp? [19:39] Why I chose Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell as a comp for my book [21:56] Elements of The Parent Trap that coincide with my book  [23:27] Special sneak peek for my paid subscribers coming Friday SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW If you loved this episode, don't miss out on what's to come! Subscribe to the podcast and be notified when each new episode drops. Also, if you could, leave a review wherever you're listening. It helps other readers find this podcast and connect with fellow lovers of storytelling. Thank you for listening! Get full access to Beyond the Page at elseawilliams.substack.com/subscribe [https://elseawilliams.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

1. Welcome to Beyond the Page Podcast

Welcome to Beyond the Page podcast! I'm Elsea, and I'm so excited to chat all things story telling with you. During this first episode, I talk a little about who I am, and what this podcast is all about. I started this podcast because I wanted not only to document my own journey of writing a novel, but talk about other stories that I love. Whether it's a book, movie, tv show, or even a song, if it's got a story to tell, we're going to talk about it here on Beyond the Page. Ending the episode with an exclusive first peek, I share the summary for my Then She Was Gone meet The Parent Trap young adult mystery. Get full access to Beyond the Page at elseawilliams.substack.com/subscribe [https://elseawilliams.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]