Beyond The Trope

Welcome to 2023! This week we're hopping in during our annual break to celebrate the new year. We're talking about resolutions, but not New Years Resolution: life changing resolutions we make whenever we decide it's time to change. Thank you to all of our incredible listeners for your ongoing support, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't miss out on exclusive Beyond The Trope gear over at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com.

We're taking our annual holiday break for Christmas and New Years, so this week we're bringing you a short discussion on Christmas gifts! Thank you for joining us this year, and we're looking forward to 2023. Thank you to all of our incredible listeners for your continued support, including our patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't miss out on exclusive Beyond The Trope gear over at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com.

This week Mike Hoff, also known as Movie Maverick Mike, joins us to talk about all things James Bond! You can follow Mike on Twitter at https://twitter.com/MikeMovie and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/moviemaverickmike/. Thank you to all of our incredible listeners for your ongoing support, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't miss out on EXCLUSIVE Beyond The Trope merch over at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com. Mentioned in this week's episode: PBS FAN EXPO Denver James Bond (book series) by Ian Flemming Sean Connery Roger Moore For Your Eyes Only (Movie) David Niven Casino Royale (James Bond parody movie) George Lazenbee On Her Majesty's Secret Service (Movie) Timothy Dalton Pierce Brosnan Daniel Craig Diamonds are Forever (Movie) J. R. R Tolkein Star Trek Quantum of Solace (Movie) Jason Bourne created by Robert Ludlum Live and Let Die (Movie) Mission Impossible (Movie) Tom Cruise Aston Martin TWILIGHT by Stephenie Meyer Christopher Lee License to Kill (Movie) The

This week we spoke with Sara Bennet Wealer about the supernatural romance novel, GRAVE THINGS LIKE LOVE. Find out more at https://www.sarabennettwealer.com/ and follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/sbennettwealer, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/sarabennettwealer, and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/sbennettwealer/. Thank you to all of our incredible listeners for your continued support, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Subscribe to get exclusive content you won't here in our weekly episodes! Don't miss out on Beyond The Trope merch over at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com. Mentioned in this episode: ON WRITING by Stephen King CARRIE by Stephen King ARC Thrift Store St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store RUSH by Sara Bennett Wealer Dark (Netflix Show) NOW AND WHEN by Sara Bennett Wealer

This week Amy E. Reichert joined us to talk about ONCE UPON A DECEMBER! Find out more about this wonderful Christmas romance at https://www.amyereichert.com/ and follow Amy on Twitter at https://twitter.com/aereichert, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/amyereichert/, and on Instagram at http://instagram.com/aereichert. Thank you to all of our incredible listeners for your ongoing support, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't miss out on exclusive Beyond The Trope gear over at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com. Mentioned in this episode: THE KINDRED SPIRITS SUPPER CLUB by Amy E. Reichert THE OPTIMIST'S GUIDE TO LETTING GO by Amy E. Reichert Brigadoon (movie) Gene Kelly Van Johnson Cyd Charisse Singin' in the Rain (Movie)

This week we're taking a look at some pages Giles wrote over five years ago! This short story was a lot of fun to write, and we enjoyed reviewing it for your entertainment. Thank you to all of our listeners for your continued support, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't miss out on exclusive Beyond The Trope merch over at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com! Mentioned in this episode: Fallout 4 (Video Game) Star Wars The Jetsons (TV Show)

This week Roselle Lim joins us to talk about her latest book, SOPHIE GO'S LONELY HEARTS CLUB! Check out this delightful romance, and find out more about Roselle at https://www.rosellelim.com/. You can also follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/rosellewriter and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rosellewriter/. Thank you to all of our incredible listeners for your ongoing support, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't miss out on exclusive Beyond The Trope gear over at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com. Mentioned in this episode: The Beatles Pocky Emeril Lagasse The Simpsons (TV Show) Dolly Parton THE FLATSHARE by Beth O'Leary GOOD OMENS by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett TEMPING FATE by Esther Friesner

This week we're talking to Joan He, author of STRIKE THE ZITHER! Find out more at https://www.joanhewrites.com/ and follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/joanhewrites and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/joanhewrites/. Thank you to all of our incredible listeners for your ongoing support, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't miss out on exclusive Beyond The Trope gear over at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com. Mentioned in this episode: ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS by Luo Guanzhong A GAME OF THRONES by George R. R. Martin DESCENDANT OF THE CRANE by Joan He THE HUNGER GAMES by Suzanne Collins Loish (artist Lois van Baarle) loish.net THE ONES WE'RE MEANT TO FIND by Joan He Macmillan Publishing YouTube JOURNEY TO THE WEST by Wu Cheng'en WATER MARGIN by Shi Nai'an The Imperial Coroner (TV Show) Murder by Death

This week we're going over another set of Michelle's trunk pages! Listen in and learn how she could have improved her work and then apply these lessons to your own writing. Thank you to all of our amazing listeners for your support, including our patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. You can subscribe on Patreon to get exclusive content for as little as one dollar a month. Don't miss out on Beyond The Trope merch over at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com. With Christmas just around the corner, now's a great time to stock up on nerdy podcasting swag for you and your friends. Mentioned in this episode: Sleeping Beauty Disney

This week Brian McClellan joins us to talk about his new book, IN THE SHADOW OF LIGHTNING, which is "heartily recommended" by Brandon Sanderson! Find out more at https://www.brianmcclellan.com/ and follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/BrianTMcClellan and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/brian.mcclellan. Thank you to all of our incredible listeners for supporting us over the years, including our patrons over at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't miss out on exclusive Beyond The Trope gear over at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com. Mentioned in this episode: Powder Mage Trilogy by Brian McClellan PROMISE OF BLOOD by Brian McClellan Eric Flint Django Wexler X-Men (Comic Series) Brandon Sanderson Page Break Podcast Glass Imortals (Book Series) by Brian McClellan

This week we have the pleasure of welcoming Gina Chen to the show. She's here to talk about her debut novel, VIOLET MADE OF THORNS. Find out more at https://actualgina.com/ and follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/actualgina and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/actualgina/. Thank you to all of our incredible listeners for your support, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't miss out on exclusive Beyond The Trope merch over at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com! Mentioned in this episode: The Office (TV Show) A Knight's Tale (Movie) William Shakespeare Baz Luhrmann The Labyrinth (Movie) Farscape (TV Show) Uwe Boll The Producers (TV Show) Neopets San Diego Comic Con Fire Emblem 3000 (Video Game) Scrubs (TV Show) H (French Sitcom) Terry Pratchett

This week Michelle and Giles are comparing their 20s to their 30s and reminiscing over their youth. Thank you to all of our wonderful listeners for your continued support, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't forget to grab exclusive Beyond The Trope gear over at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com. Mentioned in this episode: Spider-Man (PS4 Video Game) THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY by Douglas Adams

This week Leslie Vedder joins us to talk about her debut novel, THE BONE SPINDLE, out now! Find out more at https://www.leslievedder.com/ and follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/leslievedder and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/leslie.vedder/. Thank you to all of our amazing listeners for your continued support, including our Patrons over at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't miss out on exclusive Beyond The Trope gear over at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com. Mentioned in this episode: Denver Fan Expo Indiana Jones (Movies) Sleeping Beauty (Movie) The Mummy (Movie) Falcon and the Winter Soldier (TV Show) Stargate (Movie) Rizzoli and Isles (Book Series) by Tess Gerritsen One Piece (TV Show) Naruto (TV Show) Sailor Moon (TV Show) Dragonball Z (TV Show) Yu Yu Hakusho (TV Show) Pokemon (TV Show and Video Game) Cowboy Bebop (TV Show) Robotech (TV Show) Hot Topic Crunchy Roll San Diego Comic Con David R. Slayton Tsubasa (TV Show) Kiki's Delivery Service (Movie) Tee Turtle The Good Plac

This week Stephen Lloyd joins us to talk about his debut novel, FRIEND OF THE DEVIL, a supernatural noir thriller! Find out more here and then follow him on Instagram! Thank you to all of our incredible listeners for your continued support, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't miss out on exclusive Beyond The Trope gear over at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com. Mentioned in this episode: Just Shoot Me (TV Show) Ty Burrell Modern Family (TV Show) How I Met Your Mother (TV Show) What We Do in the Shadows (TV Show) Fawlty Towers (TV Show) John Cleese BritBox Terry Pratchett Battlestar Galactica (TV Show) Monty Python

This week Michelle and Giles are looking back over the years and pondering what they would have done differently knowing what they know now about podcasting. It's an interesting discussion on how they've changed and what they've learned about how to run a podcast! Thank you to all of our amazing listeners for your continued support, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't miss out on exclusive Beyond The Trope gear over at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com. Mentioned on this episode: Libsyn Blogger Amazon S3 Internet Archive Denver Comic Con Denver Pop Culture Con FAN EXPO Denver Writing Excuses Podcast Anomaly Con MileHiCon Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers (RMFW) Aaron Michael Ritchey Angie Hodapp Warren Hammond James Persichetti Patrick Hester Chemistry Club (Band) Jim Butcher Kindle Scout Susan Spann Pikes Peak Writers Gail Carriger Tamora Pierce Brandon Sanderson Patrick Rothfuss

This week Sangu Mandanna joins us to talk about her newest book, THE VERY SECRET SOCIETY OF IRREGULAR WITCHES, out now! Find out more at https://sangumandanna.com and follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/SanguMandanna and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/sangumandanna/. Thank you to all of our amazing listeners for supporting us over the years, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't miss out on exclusive Beyond The Trope gear over at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com. Mentioned in this episode: PRIDE AND PREJUDICE by Jane Austen JUPITER NETTLE AND THE SEVEN SCHOOLS OF MAGIC by Sangu Mandanna and Pablo Ballesteros The Wheel of Time (Book Series) by Robert Jordan, completed by Brandon Sanderson Stephen King

This week Jilly Gagnon joins us to talk about her newest novel, ALL DRESSED UP, available now! Find out more at https://jillygagnon.com and follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/jillygagnon, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jillygagnon/, and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/JillyGagnonWriter. Thank you to all of our incredible listeners for your continued support, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't miss out on exclusive Beyond The Trope merch over at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com. Mentioned in this episode: HASHTAG FAMOUS by Jilly Gagnon The Choose Your Own Misery book series by Mike MacDonald and Jilly Gagnon Disney Studio Ghibli Jaleel White Dungeons & Dragons Being John Malkovich (Movie)

This week we're excited to celebrate episode 400! This major milestone is all thanks to our incredible listeners. We're always excited to bring you new content week after week, and this week is no exception. Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman joined us to talk about the return of the Dragonlance novels with DRAGONS OF DECEIT. The newest installment in the Dungeons and Dragons literary universe is out now, and you can find out more at https://margaretweis.com and https://trhickman.com. You can follow Margaret on Twitter at https://twitter.com/WeisMargaret and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/margaret.weis. You can follow Tracy on Twitter at https://twitter.com/trhickman and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/tracyrayehickman. If you would like to support us, you can do so by signing up for our Patreon at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope where you can get exclusive content every month. Don't miss out on unique Beyond The Trope merch over at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com. Mentioned in this epis

This week we're telling stories from long ago when we first joined the workforce. Join us for this fund discussion and learn from our mistakes. Thank you to all of our incredible listeners for your continued support, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't miss out on exclusive Beyond The Trope gear over at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com.

This week we're talking to Eddie Robson about his most recent book, DRUNK ON ALL YOUR STRANGE NEW WORDS. Find out more over on Twitter at https://twitter.com/eddierobson. Thank you to all of our amazing listeners for your continued support, including our patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't miss out on exclusive Beyond The Trope gear over at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com. Mentioned in this episode: Car Crash (Audible Podcast) by Eddie Robson Welcome to Our Village, Please Invade Carefully (Radio Program) Paul Hollywood Good Omens (TV Show) Prue Leith Cabin Pressure (Radio Program) Doctor Strange Mary Berry The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Radio Program John Finnemore Benedict Cumberbatch Rowan Atkinson Thin Blue Line (TV Show) Are You Being Served? (TV Show) Doctor Who Silent Bernard The Guardian Adulting (TV Show) The Space Programme (Radio Show) Amy Lou Wood Sex Education (TV Show) Alfred Enoch How to Get Away with Murder (TV Show) Monty Python Jack Whitehall Matt Lucas Shooting S