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Page Chewing is where books, comics, and conversations collide. From in-depth chats with authors and artists to lively discussions with fellow readers, we explore the craft of storytelling, the worlds we love, and the ideas that stay with us long after the last page.

  1. 4h ago

    The Karman Blade Surprises Us & Marvel's Digital Future | Panel Chewing #153

    A dark fantasy comic surprises both of us, Marvel makes changes to its digital comics strategy, and we finally have a week without trombones! This week on Panel Chewing, Steve and Jarrod discuss Marvel's partnership with Webtoon, the value of digital comic subscriptions, and whether services like Libby and Hoopla offer readers a better alternative. We review Fire and Ice: Dark Wolf #4, Shift #1, Hammerhead #1, Cruel Kingdom Vol. 2 #2, Ice Cream Man: Chocolate Vanilla Twist #1, The Omega Book #3, Regicide #3, and City of Demons #5. For our Pick of the Week, we both choose The Karman Blade #2, an unpredictable dark fantasy comic from the creators of Little Bird and Precious Metal. Finally, our Lone Wolf and Cub read-along continues with Volume 21: Fragrance of Death, as Ogami Itto faces new dangers and the conflict with Retsudo Yagyu intensifies. What was your Pick of the Week? Find more at Page Chewing. Page Chewing Blog Page Chewing Forum Support Page Chewing on Patreon Affiliate Links that support the show: Audible Standard Free Trial: https://amzn.to/4z1iKns Audible Standard Monthly Membership: https://amzn.to/3S6vadd Kindle Unlimited Free Trial: https://amzn.to/4wqkYdD Amazon Prime Free Trial: https://amzn.to/3UptxI9 Join Captivate.fm Send a message via SpeakPipe

  2. 18h ago

    Pet Sematary Read-Along #12: A Descent Into Darkness (Chapters 55–57)

    We're nearing the conclusion of Stephen King's Pet Sematary, and the atmosphere is becoming increasingly terrifying. In Chapters 55–57, the supernatural elements surrounding the burial ground become more prominent, raising new questions about the forces influencing Louis Creed and the other characters. This time, I'm discussing the Wendigo, the disturbing imagery surrounding the burial ground, and whether Louis is acting entirely out of grief or being influenced by something beyond his control. We also explore the novel's recurring themes of mortality, desperation, and humanity's desire to control things that may be beyond our understanding. As we approach the conclusion, I'm making some final predictions about what might happen to the characters and whether anyone can escape the consequences of what's already taken place. Join me for another installment of the Page Chewing Pet Sematary read-along as we continue tracking our observations, questions, and predictions. Next episode: The conclusion of Pet Sematary. Spoilers are limited to Chapters 1–57. Page Chewing Blog Page Chewing Forum Support Page Chewing on Patreon Affiliate Links that support the show: Audible Standard Free Trial: https://amzn.to/4z1iKns Audible Standard Monthly Membership: https://amzn.to/3S6vadd Kindle Unlimited Free Trial: https://amzn.to/4wqkYdD Amazon Prime Free Trial: https://amzn.to/3UptxI9 Join Captivate.fm Send a message via SpeakPipe

  3. 1d ago

    Beyond the Page: Is Social Media Failing Authors? Publishing, AI & Book Marketing with Jodi Cowles

    s social media actually helping authors sell books, or is it taking valuable time away from writing? In this episode of Beyond the Page, Steve welcomes author, entrepreneur, and publishing professional Jodi Cowles, co-founder of Blue Hat Pub & Print and Well Told Studio, for a candid conversation about the challenges of writing, publishing, and finding readers in an increasingly crowded marketplace. With more than 25 years of writing experience across multiple genres, Jodi has witnessed enormous changes in the publishing industry. She shares how independent publishing has opened opportunities for writers while making book discovery and marketing more challenging than ever. We discuss the pressure authors face to constantly promote themselves on social media, whether email newsletters and direct relationships with readers offer better alternatives, and why even excellent books can struggle to find an audience. Jodi also shares her perspective on traditional versus independent publishing, creative control, misleading marketing promises, and the growing presence of AI-generated books. Beyond the business of publishing, we explore what makes a story meaningful, why some books stay with us for decades, and the satisfaction of creating something that genuinely changes how a reader thinks. We also discuss her experiences writing across genres, living abroad, the importance of gratitude during difficult experiences, and the lessons she learned from her first job. Join us for an honest conversation about storytelling, creativity, publishing, and what it really takes to build a sustainable writing career. Find Jodi: https://jodicowles.com Page Chewing Blog Page Chewing Forum Support Page Chewing on Patreon Affiliate Links that support the show: Audible Standard Free Trial: https://amzn.to/4z1iKns Audible Standard Monthly Membership: https://amzn.to/3S6vadd Kindle Unlimited Free Trial: https://amzn.to/4wqkYdD Amazon Prime Free Trial: https://amzn.to/3UptxI9 Join Captivate.fm Send a message via SpeakPipe

  4. 2d ago

    My Top 10 Horror Comics & Manga of All Time

    What are the best horror comics and manga I've ever read? In this episode of Page Chewing, I'm counting down my personal top 10 horror comics and manga, featuring everything from psychological terror and extreme survival horror to cosmic nightmares and unforgettable body horror. Some of these stories have stayed with me for more than a decade. Others feature artwork so disturbing that it's impossible to forget. We'll explore why Scott Snyder's Severed has one of my favorite comic book endings, why The Walking Dead is worth reading even if you've given up on the television series, and what makes Alan Moore's Lovecraft-inspired horror so compelling. I'll also discuss the brutal survival horror of Crossed, Grant Morrison's mind-bending Nameless, and why Junji Ito's Uzumaki sits at the very top of my list. Along the way, we'll talk about the different ways horror comics can unsettle readers, from graphic violence to psychological dread and the fear of the unknown. Whether you're an experienced comic reader or someone looking for a place to start with horror manga and graphic novels, this episode offers ten recommendations worth exploring. Content warning: Several works discussed contain extreme violence, disturbing imagery, and mature themes. What are your favorite horror comics and manga? Join the conversation and share your recommendations! Visit Page Chewing for more conversations about books, comics, fantasy, horror, science fiction, and storytelling. Books mentioned (Amazon Affiliate links): 10. Severed — Scott Snyder https://link.amazon/B00W0iMUq 9. Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees — Patrick Horvath https://link.amazon/B03B4Ws5n 8. Berserk — Kentaro Miura https://link.amazon/B022XOBt5 7. American Vampire — Scott Snyder https://link.amazon/B0bE6x3Ep 6. The Walking Dead — Robert Kirkman https://link.amazon/B09xgBJup 5. Neonomicon — Alan Moore https://link.amazon/B0fBvpAEH 4. Providence — Alan Moore https://link.amazon/B0eik9ckS 3. Crossed — Garth Ennis https://link.amazon/B07tD0VvX 2. Nameless — Grant Morrison https://link.amazon/B05PDQQHV 1. Uzumaki — Junji Ito https://link.amazon/B07JS7R8R Page Chewing Blog Page Chewing Forum Support Page Chewing on Patreon Affiliate Links that support the show: Audible Standard Free Trial: https://amzn.to/4z1iKns Audible Standard Monthly Membership: https://amzn.to/3S6vadd Kindle Unlimited Free Trial: https://amzn.to/4wqkYdD Amazon Prime Free Trial: https://amzn.to/3UptxI9 Join Captivate.fm Send a message via SpeakPipe

  5. 2d ago

    Pet Sematary Read-Along #11: Grief Beyond Reason (Chapters 51–54)

    The Pet Sematary read-along continues with Chapters 51–54, and Stephen King takes us through one of the most heartbreaking sequences of the novel. Louis Creed's determination to retrieve Gage and bring him to the burial ground forces us to confront the devastating effects of grief and the lengths someone might go to escape unbearable emotional pain. This time, I'm discussing King's remarkable ability to build tension through Louis's exhausting journey, the possibility that supernatural forces are influencing his decisions, and the increasingly mysterious intentions of the burial ground. I'm also questioning something that hasn't received much attention in our previous discussions: Gage himself. If Louis succeeds in bringing him back, what will Gage become? And is it fair to make that decision for someone who has no say in the matter? My predictions are also changing dramatically as we approach the conclusion. I'm beginning to suspect that not everyone will survive what's coming. Join me for another installment of the Page Chewing Pet Sematary read-along as we continue building our evolving notebook of observations, questions, and predictions. Next episode: Chapters 55–57. Spoilers are limited to Chapters 1–54. Page Chewing Blog Page Chewing Forum Support Page Chewing on Patreon Affiliate Links that support the show: Audible Standard Free Trial: https://amzn.to/4z1iKns Audible Standard Monthly Membership: https://amzn.to/3S6vadd Kindle Unlimited Free Trial: https://amzn.to/4wqkYdD Amazon Prime Free Trial: https://amzn.to/3UptxI9 Join Captivate.fm Send a message via SpeakPipe

  6. 2d ago

    Is Worldbuilding Overrated? Horror vs. Fantasy & Pet Sematary

    Is fantasy becoming too complicated? Are enormous series and excessive worldbuilding discouraging readers? And why is horror experiencing such strong sales compared with fantasy? This week on Page Chewing, I'm exploring these questions and sharing my thoughts on whether fantasy could benefit from more standalone novels, shorter stories, and less emphasis on elaborate worldbuilding. I'm also wrapping up my first reading of Stephen King's Pet Sematary. What initially left me somewhat disappointed has become one of my favorite King reading experiences as I've had more time to reflect on the story. Our special Halloween conversation with Stephen King scholar Caroline Bicks is coming October 31st, including a discussion of the novel's early drafts and alternative ending. I'm also continuing through Agustina Bazterrica's disturbing Tender Is the Flesh and R. Scott Bakker's The Thousandfold Thought. Looking ahead, November brings our Shadow & Claw read-along by Gene Wolfe, with weekly Friday discussions. I'm also planning to revisit Hermann Hesse's Steppenwolf in December. Beyond the books, I'm discussing upcoming Page Chewing videos, revisiting The Sopranos, and reflecting on how our perspectives change as we watch our parents grow older. Thanks for listening, and I'd love to hear your thoughts on the future of fantasy fiction. Page Chewing Blog Page Chewing Forum Support Page Chewing on Patreon Affiliate Links that support the show: Audible Standard Free Trial: https://amzn.to/4z1iKns Audible Standard Monthly Membership: https://amzn.to/3S6vadd Kindle Unlimited Free Trial: https://amzn.to/4wqkYdD Amazon Prime Free Trial: https://amzn.to/3UptxI9 Join Captivate.fm Send a message via SpeakPipe

  7. 3d ago

    The Thousandfold Thought Chapters 5–8: The Illusion of Control

    The Slog continues! We're back with Chapters 5–8 of R. Scott Bakker's The Thousandfold Thought, the final installment of The Prince of Nothing trilogy. This week, Steve, Shobz, and Shawn explore some of the most psychologically fascinating developments in the series as Cnaiür continues his descent into madness, Kellhus becomes increasingly mysterious, and the consequences of manipulation begin to reveal themselves. Cnaiür has always been one of Bakker's most complicated characters. But as his memories, emotions, and identity become increasingly fractured, we're left wondering how much of his behavior is truly his own. Is he losing his mind? Is he undergoing another transformation? Or is something even stranger happening? Meanwhile, Kellhus's motivations become increasingly difficult to understand. With fewer opportunities to experience events from his perspective, we're forced to interpret his actions through the people surrounding him. Has Kellhus fundamentally changed since the Circumfix, or is he still the same Dûnyain manipulating everyone around him? We also discuss: Cnaiür's deteriorating mental state and his relationship with ConphasKellhus, the Circumfix, and the disappearance of his internal perspectiveAchamian, Seswatha, and the possibility of Kellhus accessing the Mandate's dreamsEsmenet's growing understanding of Achamian's sufferingThe heartbreaking relationship between Achamian and EsmenetThe Consult's motivations and their interest in ConphasConnections between the First Apocalypse and the events of the Aspect-Emperor seriesThe recurring themes of manipulation, identity, memory, and history As always, we're approaching this reread with knowledge of the entire series, exploring details, foreshadowing, and connections that might be overlooked during a first reading. ⚠️ FULL SERIES SPOILERS! This discussion contains spoilers for all seven books of R. Scott Bakker's The Second Apocalypse. We strongly recommend finishing the series before listening. CURRENT READ: The Thousandfold Thought — Chapters 5–8 SERIES: The Second Apocalypse Reread Join us as we continue the Slog through one of the darkest and most philosophically challenging fantasy series ever written. Page Chewing Blog Page Chewing Forum Support Page Chewing on Patreon Affiliate Links that support the show: Audible Standard Free Trial: https://amzn.to/4z1iKns Audible Standard Monthly Membership: https://amzn.to/3S6vadd Kindle Unlimited Free Trial: https://amzn.to/4wqkYdD Amazon Prime Free Trial: https://amzn.to/3UptxI9 Join Captivate.fm Send a message via SpeakPipe

    The Thousandfold Thought Chapters 5–8: The Illusion of Control

  8. 4d ago

    Pet Sematary Read-Along #10: The Point of No Return (Chapters 46–50)

    The tension continues to build in Stephen King's Pet Sematary as Louis Creed moves closer to making a decision that could change everything. In Chapters 46–50, we follow Louis's increasingly desperate efforts to reach Gage's body, while Rachel races back toward Ludlow and Jud prepares to intervene. This section showcases King's ability to build suspense through small obstacles, detailed descriptions, and the thoughts of a character overwhelmed by grief. We also explore how grief drives the characters in different directions, whether Louis is being influenced by something beyond his own desperation, and whether anyone can stop him before it's too late. Join me for another installment of the Page Chewing Pet Sematary read-along as we continue tracking our observations and predictions. Next episode: Chapters 51–54. Spoilers are limited to Chapters 1–50. Page Chewing Blog Page Chewing Forum Support Page Chewing on Patreon Affiliate Links that support the show: Audible Standard Free Trial: https://amzn.to/4z1iKns Audible Standard Monthly Membership: https://amzn.to/3S6vadd Kindle Unlimited Free Trial: https://amzn.to/4wqkYdD Amazon Prime Free Trial: https://amzn.to/3UptxI9 Join Captivate.fm Send a message via SpeakPipe

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Page Chewing is where books, comics, and conversations collide. From in-depth chats with authors and artists to lively discussions with fellow readers, we explore the craft of storytelling, the worlds we love, and the ideas that stay with us long after the last page.

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  • Creator
    Steve
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    821
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    © 2026 Page Chewing
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