BONUS EPISODE: Morningstar to Venus to Ishtar pipeline (HELLIER 2)

SPOOKY SEASON: true blood & uknown number

"dragons are furries." Order the 'Where Magic is Made' anthology, TODAY!: https://ko-fi.com/s/15d1af657f [https://ko-fi.com/s/15d1af657f] WEEKLY SEPTEMBER WRITING COMPETITION (free to enter, incl prizes): https://nicoharlakenden.substack.com/p/stacktember [https://nicoharlakenden.substack.com/p/stacktember] 00:00 - Pop Culture and Personal Preferences 03:46 - Creative Projects and Upcoming Releases 06:50 - Astrological Insights and Personal Reflections 09:23 - Confessions and Halloween Preparations 12:29 - Anime Discussions and Political Commentary 27:09 - Weather Woes and Game Day Excitement 28:24 - Planning for WindyCon: WE'RE DETECTIVES PERIOD 28:34 - Documentary Discussions: Comp Titles and Recommendations 30:33 - Romantasy and the Appeal of Dark Themes 37:39 - Exploring True Crime: The Unknown Number Documentary 52:36 - The Impact of Abuse: Understanding Trauma Bonds & Nervous System Regulation 🎧 AUDIO PLATFORMS 🎧 🔊 https://bamnowyouknow.carrd.co/ [https://bamnowyouknow.carrd.co/] ❤️ follow BAM! ❤️ @jrphillips https://msha.ke/j.rphillips [https://msha.ke/j.rphillips] @nicoharlakenden https://nicoharlakenden.carrd.co/ [https://nicoharlakenden.carrd.co/] jess’s pitch ✒️ Indie Creator Collective is a readers-choice collective for human-made fiction & art! ✒️ ✨Where Magic is Made out 9/21! ✨ https://jrowephillips.substack.com/ [https://jrowephillips.substack.com/] nico’s pitch 🍎 The Curious Post’s Forbidden Fruit anthology out 9/30! 🎃 PREORDERS for the Limited Edition Secret Society bundle live NOW on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/nicoharlakenden/shop [https://ko-fi.com/nicoharlakenden/shop] https://newtonpress.carrd.co/ [https://newtonpress.carrd.co/] #podcast #culture #indieauthors

SPOOKY SEASON: pro(se) & windycons

"i just thought it would be a cool costume." Order the 'Where Magic is Made' anthology, TODAY!: https://ko-fi.com/s/15d1af657f [https://ko-fi.com/s/15d1af657f] WEEKLY SEPTEMBER WRITING COMPETITION (free to enter, incl prizes): https://nicoharlakenden.substack.com/p/stacktember [https://nicoharlakenden.substack.com/p/stacktember] 00:00 - Introduction and Pre-Orders 04:20 - Confessions of Indie Authors 07:20 - The Journey to WindyCon 10:15 - Career News and Celestial Influences 13:15 - Navigating Book Launches 19:50 - The Magic of Fall 24:45 - The Magic of Holiday Traditions 27:44 - Embracing the Darkness: Rituals of the Season 29:44 - Halloween: A Celebration of Spookiness and Creativity 39:39 - The Story of Radium Girls: A Dark Historical Reflection 🎧 AUDIO PLATFORMS 🎧 🔊 https://bamnowyouknow.carrd.co/ [https://bamnowyouknow.carrd.co/] ❤️ follow BAM! ❤️ @jrphillips https://msha.ke/j.rphillips [https://msha.ke/j.rphillips] @nicoharlakenden https://nicoharlakenden.carrd.co/ [https://nicoharlakenden.carrd.co/] jess’s pitch ✒️ Indie Creator Collective is a readers-choice collective for human-made fiction & art! ✒️ ✨Where Magic is Made out 9/9! ✨ https://jrowephillips.substack.com/ [https://jrowephillips.substack.com/] nico’s pitch 🍎 The Curious Post’s Forbidden Fruit anthology out 9/30! 🎃 PREORDERS for the Limited Edition Secret Society bundle live NOW on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/nicoharlakenden/shop [https://ko-fi.com/nicoharlakenden/shop] https://newtonpress.carrd.co/ [https://newtonpress.carrd.co/] #podcast #culture #indieauthors

SPOOKY SEASON: I love Tim Curry

it's the start of the best season, so delve with us into the world of haunted places, particularly focusing on the infamous Kellogg Sanitarium and the Devil's Tree and its dark history. The discussion touches on cultural reflections regarding hauntings, the symbolism found in Norse mythology, and concludes with thoughts on embracing the spooky season. Order the 'Where Magic is Made' anthology, TODAY!: https://ko-fi.com/s/15d1af657f [https://ko-fi.com/s/15d1af657f] WEEKLY SEPTEMBER WRITING COMPETITION (free to enter, incl prizes): https://nicoharlakenden.substack.com/p/stacktember [https://nicoharlakenden.substack.com/p/stacktember] VIXEN SCREAM (in case you were curious): https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxP-5n9XUqhfp4bNxHiHg8krlWJGW8ofRH?si=Tzqyqjan6InzCLNr [https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxP-5n9XUqhfp4bNxHiHg8krlWJGW8ofRH?si=Tzqyqjan6InzCLNr] 00:00 - Introduction to Indie Creator Collectives 04:06 - The Creative Process and Collaboration 07:06 - Spooky Season and Literary Inspirations 09:26 - Writing Competitions and Community Engagement 11:56 - Confessions and Personal Journeys 13:43 - Haunted Places and Paranormal Experiences 19:17 - Exploring the History of Sanitariums 26:02 - Urban Exploration and Abandoned Places 31:51 - Vultures and Their Fascination 31:58 - The Devil's Tree: Urban Legends and True Crime 46:41 - Visiting the Devil's Tree: A Personal Experience 59:23 - Spooky Adventures and Nature's Sounds 🎧 AUDIO PLATFORMS 🎧 🔊 https://bamnowyouknow.carrd.co/ [https://bamnowyouknow.carrd.co/] ❤️ follow BAM! ❤️ @jrphillips https://msha.ke/j.rphillips [https://msha.ke/j.rphillips] @nicoharlakenden https://nicoharlakenden.carrd.co/ [https://nicoharlakenden.carrd.co/] jess’s pitch ✒️ Indie Creator Collective is a readers-choice collective for human-made fiction & art! ✒️ ✨Where Magic is Made out 9/9! ✨ https://jrowephillips.substack.com/ [https://jrowephillips.substack.com/] nico’s pitch 🍎 The Curious Post’s Forbidden Fruit anthology out 9/30! 🎃 PREORDERS for the Limited Edition Secret Society bundle live NOW on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/nicoharlakenden/shop [https://ko-fi.com/nicoharlakenden/shop] https://newtonpress.carrd.co/ [https://newtonpress.carrd.co/] #podcast #culture #indieauthors

jess is freaked out: mirrored lakes, broken noses, witch burnings

WEEKLY SEPTEMBER WRITING COMPETITION (free to enter, incl prizes): https://nicoharlakenden.substack.com/p/stacktember [https://nicoharlakenden.substack.com/p/stacktember] 00:00 - Introduction to Paranormal Curiosities 03:34 - Exploring Dark Mirrored Lakes and Liminal Spaces 06:22 - The Intersection of AI and Human Experience 09:24 - Cultural Commentary on Music Festivals and Consumerism 12:20 - The Role of Middlemen in Society 13:49 - Reflections on American History and Progressivism 16:19 - The Impact of Appearance on Youth and Society 26:11 - Navigating Identity and Privilege 28:32 - The Impact of Social Media on Self-Perception 32:17 - Redefining Beauty Standards 33:15 - The Importance of Being Present 39:10 - Celebrating Achievements and Goals 42:46 - The Value of Experience in Middle Age 47:31 - Historical Context and Hope for Change 🎧 AUDIO PLATFORMS 🎧 🔊 https://bamnowyouknow.carrd.co/ [https://bamnowyouknow.carrd.co/] ❤️ follow BAM! ❤️ @jrphillips https://msha.ke/j.rphillips [https://msha.ke/j.rphillips] @nicoharlakenden https://nicoharlakenden.carrd.co/ [https://nicoharlakenden.carrd.co/] jess’s pitch ✒️ Indie Creator Collective is a readers-choice collective for human-made fiction & art! ✒️ ✨Where Magic is Made out 9/9! ✨ https://jrowephillips.substack.com/ [https://jrowephillips.substack.com/] nico’s pitch 🍎 The Curious Post’s Forbidden Fruit anthology out 9/30! 🎃 PREORDERS for the Limited Edition Secret Society bundle live NOW on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/nicoharlakenden/shop [https://ko-fi.com/nicoharlakenden/shop] https://newtonpress.carrd.co/ [https://newtonpress.carrd.co/] #podcast #culture #indieauthors

BONUS EPISODE: Morningstar to Venus to Ishtar pipeline (HELLIER 2)

mini-chat -- thanks for waiting patiently while we were on vacation! HAPPY NEW MOON AT 0 DEGREES VIRGOOOOO WEEKLY SEPTEMBER WRITING COMPETITION (free to enter, incl prizes): https://nicoharlakenden.substack.com/ [https://nicoharlakenden.substack.com/] 00:00 - Reconnecting After Vacations 03:39 - The Ocean vs. Inland Ocean Experience 06:46 - Questioning Reality and Synchronicities 09:48 - The Role of Authors as Conduits 12:53 - Self-Fulfilling Prophecies and Personal Experiences 15:56 - Authenticity in Storytelling 18:43 - Exploring New Narratives and Perspectives 21:45 - The Impact of Astrology on Storytelling 22:03 - Critique of Young Authors and Their Works 24:01 - The Journey of Young Authors 27:23 - The Pressure of Expectations in Writing 29:22 - Navigating the Indie Author Landscape 30:02 - The Importance of Feedback and Editing 32:57 - Controversial Themes in Dark Romance 39:10 - True Crime and the Nature of Evil 39:26 - Activism and Awareness in Today's Society 🎧 AUDIO PLATFORMS 🎧 🔊 https://bamnowyouknow.carrd.co/ [https://bamnowyouknow.carrd.co/] ❤️ follow BAM! ❤️ @jrphillips https://msha.ke/j.rphillips [https://msha.ke/j.rphillips] @nicoharlakenden https://nicoharlakenden.carrd.co/ [https://nicoharlakenden.carrd.co/] jess’s pitch ✒️ Indie Creator Collective is a readers-choice collective for human-made fiction & art! ✒️ ✨Where Magic is Made out 9/9! ✨ https://jrowephillips.substack.com/ [https://jrowephillips.substack.com/] nico’s pitch 🍎 The Curious Post’s Forbidden Fruit anthology out 9/30! 🎃 PREORDERS for the Limited Edition Secret Society bundle live NOW on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/nicoharlakenden/shop [https://ko-fi.com/nicoharlakenden/shop] https://newtonpress.carrd.co/ [https://newtonpress.carrd.co/] #podcast #culture #indieauthors