The LitJoy Podcast with Kelly and Alix LitJoy Crate

Episode Summary: In this episode, Kelly and Alix interview cosplay enthusiasts Michael and Hayley Burson. They talk fandoms, favorites, and all the fun that comes with taking part in the cosplay community!

Topics Discussed:[1:23] Getting Into Cosplay[6:08] Connecting Over Fandoms[8:39] Cosplay as Children[12:11] Creating Together[17:44] Favorite Designs[21:52] Unique Experiences[24:22] Photoshoots[26:12] Attending Cons[29:56] Changing Styles[31:47] Couples Costumes[33:13] Michael Winning Her Universe[40:56] Budget Tips[47:07] Dr. Strange Cosplay[53:39] Current Projects
Other Resources MentionedMichael modeling for Her Universe Fashion Show
What's New at LitJoy?Cinderella Fairytale Notebook
A River Enchanted Plant Mug

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Thanks so much for hanging out with us while we delved into the fascinating world of cosplay. Come back next week for an interview with bestselling coauthors of the Twin Crowns series, Catherine Doyle and Katherine Webber!

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Episode Summary: In this episode, Kelly and Alix continue sharing their most influential self-help books, this time diving into Human Design and honing in on how to show courage and be unapologetically ourselves.

Topics Discussed:[1:23] Human Design: The Revolutionary System that Shows You Who You Came Here to Be by Jenna Zoe[18:41] Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone by Brené Brown[22:09] Not Nice: Stop People Pleasing, Staying Silent, & Feeling Guilty... And Start Speaking Up, Saying No, Asking Boldly, and Unapologetically Being Yourself by Dr Aziz Gazipura[33:30] Gut: the Inside Story of Our Body's Most Underrated Organ by Giulia Enders[41:21] Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High by Joseph Grenny
Other Resources MentionedMy Human DesignI Contain Multitudes: The Microbes Within Us and a Grander View of Life by Ed YongStrange World (film)
What's New at LitJoy?Ella Enchanted LitJoy Edition releases on June 5 for Lunacorn Early Access and June 6 for public access! Whether you're returning to Frell or experiencing the magic for the first time, our gorgeous gilded edition will take your breath away!

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Thank you for talking self-help books with us! We hope you found something new to take with you on your journey.

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Episode Summary: In this episode, Kelly and Alix interview Brandon Mull, author of the beloved Fablehaven series. Listen in as they discuss inspirations, characters, writing, and more!

Topics Discussed:[0:58] Origin Story of Becoming an Author[4:46] Inspiration for Fablehaven[6:21] Daydreams Create Stories[10:52] Writer's Block[15:01] Harness the Crazy[15:57] Becoming a Better Writer[19:11] Inspiration from Life[21:24] Creating Characters[26:57] Relatable Characters[30:12] Writing Other Genres[33:02] Advice for New Authors[34:42] Divine Comedy[36:03] Writing Middle Grade[40:45] Community of Writers in Utah[43:54] Coffee with an Author[45:21] Book Rec: Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card[46:18] Upcoming Projects[47:17] Final Questions
Books MentionedFablehaven series by Brandon MullBeyonders trilogy Brandon MullThe Candy Shop War series by Brandon MullThe Chronicles of Narnia series by CS LewisThe Harry Potter series by JK RowlingThe Lord of the Rings series by JRR TolkienOn Writing by Stephen KingThe Twilight Saga by Stephenie MeyerWhat's New at LitJoy?Fablehaven: Rise of the Evening Star

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Thank you for joining us for this special interview! We've loved collaborating with Brandon Mull for the first two Fablehaven books, and we can't wait for you all to see the magic we have in store for the rest of the series. Come back next week when Alix and Kelly will return to their discussion on self-help book recs!

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Episode Summary: In this episode, Kelly and Alix discuss some of their most influential self-help books. From sexuality and the sleep cycle, to stress and then science of breathing, they take a look at books that have had an impact on the way they live their lives.

Topics Discussed:[2:46] The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile[14:01] The Four Agreements by Miguel Ruiz and Janet Mills[21:12] The Untethered Soul: the Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael A. Singer[26:03] Come as You Are & Burnout by Emily Nagoski https://amzn.to/3UT4viI[32:01] Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams by Matthew Walker[35:55] Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor
Other Resources MentionedMatthew Walker on The Huberman Lab
What's New at LitJoy?Fablehaven: Rise of the Evening Star
Kingdom of the Wicked Collection

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Thank you for listening to this week's podcast! We have an amazing interview with Brandon Mull, author of the Fablehaven series, that you won't want to miss next week. Then we'll be back the following week for Part 2 of Alix and Kelly's Most Influential Self-Help Book Recs... see you then!

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Episode Summary: In this episode, Kelly and Alix talk with Natalie Sue about five books that have impacted her life.

Author BioNatalie Sue is a Canadian author of Iranian and British descent. She spent her formative years moving around western Canada with a brief stint in Scotland, where she discovered her passion for storytelling and the comfort of reading. She’s served her country in the Tim Hortons drive-through, been a bartender and an assistant, and worked in criminal justice, but through it all she’s been a writer. She lives in Calgary with her husband, daughter, and dog.

Topics Discussed:[1:45] Hyperbole and a Half, Solutions and Other Problems by Allie Brosh https://amzn.to/3wyRTE2[3:36] Sadie by Courtney Summers[5:39] Anybody Out There? by Marian Keyes[7:00} A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini[10:08] Anxious People by Fredrik Backman
What's New at LitJoy?The Ocean at the End of the Lane Illustrated Special Edition
Kingdom of the Wicked Collection
Fablehaven: Rise of the Evening Star LitJoy Edition

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Episode Summary: In this episode, Kelly and Alix share all the hot new beach reads releasing this spring and summer to add to your TBR! Prepare for a summer filled with romance, humor, and a bit of fantasy, too.

Topics Discussed:[3:18] Fangirl Down by Tessa Bailey[5:13] Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez[7:09] The Rule Book by Sarah Adams[9:14] Funny Story by Emily Henry[13:09] The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren[18:07] Twelfth Knight by Alexene Farol Follmuth[22:08] The Wren in the Holly Library by KA Linde[25:34] Daydream by Hannah Grace[28:38] Not In Love by Ali Hazelwood[31:55] The Wedding People by Alison Espach
Other Books MentionedThe Cheat Sheet by Sarah AdamsThe Unhoneymooners by Christina LaurenThe Atlas Six by Olivie BlakeI Am Legend by Richard MathesonThe Maple Hills series by Hannah GraceBride by Ali HazelwoodThe Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares
What's New at LitJoy?The Ocean at the End of the Lane Illustrated Special Edition
Kingdom of the Wicked Collection
Fablehaven: Rise of the Evening Star LitJoy Edition

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