Behind the Books

S2E11 - Death & Taxes (Therapy Session)

Sat, 20 Jul 2024 02:00:50 GMT

We promise, we're still a writing podcast. Anyway, this week we have a little life chat and therapy session while we talk about the realities of life and where we are at the moment. It's a bit of a trip and one hell of ride, but we're stuck on this rollercoaster so might as well make the most of it. There's the anniversary of LJ's second book, but we have more important things on our mind! Like the permanence of our endless choices and the daunting visions of the rest of our lives. Cheery! Listen and see for yourself!

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S2E10 - Living, Breathing Writing

Sat, 22 Jun 2024 02:00:07 GMT

This week, Larissa and LJ tacking writing mediums! No, there are no ghosts, only different ways writing can be presented, or perceived to the audience (ok so kinda like ghosts). But we talk about creative mediums we've tried, we've seen, ways that modern media can be translated, and just talk about our favorite tv shows for a bit. It's summer now, so it's hot! Make sure to cool down inside with this new episode!

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S2E9 - Make Good Bones (ft. Susan L Markloff)

Sat, 08 Jun 2024 02:00:59 GMT

Larissa and LJ welcome our first guest of season 2, and week we talk with the incredible Susan L. Markloff! Eight (!) timed published author with more to come, Susan gives us her infinite knowledge on the world of marketing, promotions, and most importantly, how not to lose your mind while doing so. And we got to hear all about Susan's upcoming release, The Human-Born Era, so go check her out!

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S2E8 - We Have Other Hobbies?

Sat, 25 May 2024 02:00:49 GMT

In the very essence of what we're doing, this week we're talking about taking a break from writing! Where we are both absolutely overloaded with pretty much everything life is throwing at us, Larissa and LJ go over the importance of taking a break from writing, avoiding burnout, and some of our other hobbies. You mean we have a life outside of writing? Who woulda thought.

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S2E7 - Larissa's Birthday Bash

Sat, 27 Apr 2024 02:00:11 GMT

Larissa turned 20, so now we have her birthday bash! Keeping up with this exciting sorta-gameshow format we've been enjoying, today we are answering the questions that YOU asked us! We had a lot of really great questions and had lots of fun answering them, and even got a little deeper than we expected too. But that's ok, because a lot of this is reflection on where we've come from and where we are now, and it's amazing how time passes! Go wish Larissa a happy birthday, and tune into this weeks' episode!

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S2E6 - I Can Fix Her

Sat, 13 Apr 2024 02:00:00 GMT

Welcome to the next and best game show, the Behind the Books episode where Larissa and LJ play kiss, marry, kill, with everyone's (but mostly ours) favorite trios! We take characters from books, tv, movies, and even our own wips, and delve into some serious (and probably unpopular) discussion on how we could pick -- if we even can. Play along at home, and let us know if you agree, because this was probably some of the hardest decisions of our lives!

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S2E5 - Writergram Politics: Enemies to Lovers

Sat, 30 Mar 2024 02:00:28 GMT

APRIL FOOLS! Or is it? We're just kidding, we don't know what day it is. We give our opinions on the enemies-to-lovers trope and other tropes associated with it (rivals-to-lovers supremacy!) in this Writergram Politics episode. LJ doesn't understand the academic rivals trope, and Larissa talks about her favorite good enemies-to-lovers, and somehow we commit the gravest miscommunication by mixing up Oscar Isaac and Adam Driver.

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S2E4 - Until We Meet Again

Sat, 16 Mar 2024 02:00:00 GMT

In our chillest episode to date - Larissa and LJ talk about poetry, our processes of writing and titling poetry, and of course, get a little off topic. We always manage to bring it back, and even talk about some of our future poetry projects for a little extra sneak peek. Listen to us in real time figure out that this episode drops exactly a year from when we met in person for the first time - and let us know if you'd be interested in bonus content (so we can see each other again)!

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S2E3 - We! Love! Women! (Genres Pt. 2)

Sat, 02 Mar 2024 03:00:55 GMT

Welome back to part two of our genre episode, where we wrap up talking about all the fictional genres we possibly can! Of course, we get a little off track when LJ talks about some fun sports and both get sidetracked on true crime. We even tiptoe into some nonfiction genres and our favorite of all, poetry! But really, this episode we really just talk about women.

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S2E2 - Will We Convert to Fantasy? (Genres Pt. 1)

Sat, 17 Feb 2024 03:00:38 GMT

In another accidental two-part episode, today Larissa and LJ talk about genres! We give some broad definitions and list them out, while also sharing some of our own unofficial rules when it come to naming a genre. We talk in length about fantasy and how representation and diversity have progressed in modern times, while of course also making fun of the British (because we're American - it's our duty to). For as much as we've said we don't like fantasy, we sure do spend most of the episode talking about it. Come back in two weeks to hear the part 2 for this episode!

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S2E1 - Always the Second Book

Sat, 03 Feb 2024 03:00:29 GMT

Welcome back for the start of season 2! We start off nice and easy talking about our top tens - more specifically, books! Of course, we have to sprinkle in the little bit of the latest Swift + Kelce drama for Larissa, and LJ dives into her love for mysteries, and we both obsess over the masterpieces that is the Grishaverse. We're back on our regular bullshit, so mark your calendars for our biweekly episodes once again!

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S1E24 - Behind the Scenes '23

Sat, 20 Jan 2024 03:00:28 GMT

Wrapping up 2023 (in 2024), we celebrate the end of our first season and our first year by sharing some of our favorite moments from episodes, bloopers, and bits that didn't make the cut! Get a little peek into the behind the scenes as we thank all of you for sticking around. Stay tuned! Season 2 is coming soon and we're so excited for what is has in store!

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S1E23 - The Jonesville Annual

Sat, 23 Dec 2023 03:00:29 GMT

Welcome to the Jonesville Annual Christmas Public Transportation Bus Decorating & Lighting Holiday Event! In the last episode for season 1, we mess around and DIY our own Hallmark movie! With no preparation and everything you hear being come up with on the spot, we work through the setting, characters, and plot of a very cringe-worthy Hallmark Christmas movie. At the end, we give a little sneak peek into some of our plans for next year, and season 2! Happy Holidays, and have a great New Year!

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S1E22 - AO3 is a Godless Land

Sat, 09 Dec 2023 03:00:00 GMT

This week we talk about every writers dream (or nightmare) fanfiction! After discussing it many times throughout this whole season, we finally dedicated an entire unprepared, unhinged, episode for it! We are an educational podcast after all, so we give a little background into fanfiction sites and terminology, but also end up with an episode that's not the *most* family friendly we've ever had, but hey, that's fanfiction. It's like Spencers. IYKYK. Besides, the title of this episode is just too accurate.

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S1E21 - What Makes a True Adaptation?

Sat, 25 Nov 2023 03:00:20 GMT

This week, Larissa and LJ finally talk about adaptations. We've all watched a book be turned into a terrible movie, cringing as our favorite story is ruined. So what matters when a story shifts mediums? Keeping every character and their role intact, or shifting the pacing and timing of events? With a story as old as Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, an Arthurian tale about honesty and bravery, making the audience aware of its historical context becomes even trickier on the screen. Listen to find out our opinions and research into the question of what makes a true adaptation.

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S1E20 - Bug-mageddon

Sat, 11 Nov 2023 22:14:02 GMT

Well, we wouldn't be much of a podcast "for writers by writers" if we didn't talk about writing, and college of course! With our own round of opinions and advice on how to manage priorities, fit writing into busy schedules, and a healthy dose of touching grass, it always boils down to do what works best for you. Oh, Larissa also fights for her life from two bugs. We said we were chaotic, right?

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S1E19 - NaNoWr-EEE-Mo

Sat, 28 Oct 2023 21:24:22 GMT

With the beginning of November approaching, NaNoWriMo is slowly closing in! This week we talk all about the month-long writing challenge, the fun parts and the challenging parts. We give some tips and ideas, also talk about our own experiences with NaNo so of course that means we get to talk about our own wips! LJ talks about The B&E and Larissa talks about Breaking Free, The Way He Broke Me, and more! If you're participating in NaNo this year, the best of luck!

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S1E18 - Caught in the Crossfire

Sat, 30 Sep 2023 02:00:00 GMT

LJ hasn't written a full draft since 2021 -- so of course we're going to talk about it! This episode, we go over the evolution of LJ's old superhero wip, "Crossfire", and all of the dramatic (and silly) changes it went through over the years. Larissa geeks out over her favorite villain and learns some new things about the wip, we both talk about the benefits of writing in today's time, and generally geek out over superheroes. Seems pretty standard for us.

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S1E17 - Writergram Politics: First vs Third Person

Sat, 02 Sep 2023 02:00:00 GMT

Welcome back to our Writergram Politics series, this week talking about the difference between first and third person. With more a of a chill and short episode today, we still spend an equal amount of time talking off topic about the pronounciation of "omniscient", our own wips, and shouting out some amazing people who've helped us out with the podcast (Hi Susan!)

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S1E16 - Roll Credits

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 21:00:59 GMT

Barbenheimer, Frozen, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, oh my! This week LJ talks more than she ever has in her entire life, so naturally it's about spreadsheets. Welcome to a barely-writing-related episode where we talk all about movies and other cinematic inspirations. With Larissa earnestly defending Frozen, and both of us realizing our writing careers would have be nothing without Marvel, we manage to mention our own writing just enough to still call this a writing podcast. Support the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes!

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S1E15 - Rabbit Holes (But Not the Alice Kind)

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 21:00:00 GMT

Did you know Shakespeare wrote his works in the 1600's? Now you do! This week, Larissa and LJ dive into the world of research and rabbit holes--all the tips, tricks, ideas and methods about what and how to research for fiction. With Larissa giving an astounding history lesson in a historically inaccurate accent and new editing style from LJ, this episode is a long one. We also go through some of the interesting things we've researched for our own works and hey, guess what! We talk about the weather again!

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S1E14 - Stand Together or Stand Alone

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 21:00:00 GMT

This week Larissa and LJ talk all about standalones and series! Including Larissa's plans for her massive Ivankov series and a deep dive into some of LJ's old plot ideas, we talk about our own preferences for standalones or series. Of course we have to mention some fanfiction in there as well, all while airing our grievances about TV show relationships, and surprisingly, the weather? Buckle up for a long episode, and enjoy the wild ride!

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S1E13 - The Deck You've Been Handed

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 21:00:00 GMT

Calling all poets, poetry lovers, and people who claim to not like poetry (but still write it anyway) -- tune in to hear about LJ's newest poetry collection, The Deck I've Been Handed. In this episode, Larissa and LJ talk all about TDIBH, from LJ's creation of it by standing in a kitchen with a mug of chicken soup, to both the hosts unable to pick one single favorite poem, and Larissa accurately naming all the themes that LJ couldn't articulate. We promise this book is worth it, even if you don't like poetry, so find it out live now on Amazon!

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S1E12 - Summer Fun: Let's Talk Tropes (Pt. 2)

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 21:00:06 GMT

In the second part of our tropes episode (and our longest episode yet) we dive in a tackle even more tropes, books and even movies! LJ dives into a shockingly accurate impression of every holiday Hallmark movie ever, Larissa discusses in brief her very strong feelings towards enemies to lovers and workplace romances, and we even cover the topic of the pregnancy trope! Asking for book recs with almost every one of the tropes mentions, we promise this episode has none of the *unmentionables* that the first episode did. Did we cover your favorite trope? Listen to find out.

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S1E11 - Summer Fun: Let's Talk Tropes (Pt. 1)

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 21:00:50 GMT

In our first (and accidental) of a two part episode, Larissa and LJ tackle a massive list of tropes--and that's just brushing the surface. Having our first nsfw moment unintentionally within the first five minutes, we also compare nearly every trope to a Grishaverse ship, debate on whether the main character in a sport romance novel should know about sports or not, and generally just scream about our favorite tropes. Stay tuned for our next episode, and part 2!

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S1E10 - Writergram Politics: What Name to Use?

Fri, 26 May 2023 21:00:34 GMT

Bringing back the politics, tune in this week for the second episode in the Writergram Politics series where Larissa and LJ talk all about pen names! Staying on topic enough to give the pros and cons of having either, we also manage to be nostalgic over Vine, compare state sizes, butcher the pronunciation of the state fish of Hawaii, and see who has the most basic name (p.s. it's LJ). Join us this week and listen in to our 10th episode!

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S1E9 - This Book Will Break You (ft. MC Pending)

Fri, 12 May 2023 21:00:36 GMT

Grab your tissues because this book will break you because today Larissa and LJ talk with special guest MC Pending! Talking all about Larissa's new book, The Way He Broke Me -- which really means talking mostly about Alek Everton -- this week's episode dives into the favorite parts of TWHBM, stopping MC from committing mild arson, and lamenting over the fact that this is not a sandwich podcast. Interested in reading The Way He Broke Me? Go check it out, it's live now!

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S1E8 - When Canon is Too Painful

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 21:00:26 GMT

Today let's talk about a term LJ made up, "vibe scenes!" Going into what a vibe scene is and how it came to be, Larissa and LJ talk in length about their own vibe scenes and some of their favorite writing pieces, while getting side-tracked about Stranger Things, the new Barbie movie, and even each other. Admitting that they both write a little too much angst for their characters, tune in this week to hear about the mere crumbs of fluff they give their characters and how vibe scenes have helped their writing, and maybe could help yours too!

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S1E7 - Love, War, and Poetry

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 21:00:57 GMT

This week, join Larissa and LJ as they talk all about poetry! Reading, writing, studying, tips and tricks, where to start, themes to explore, and more! Listen in to hear about their own poetry works and processes, including poetry they've published. Free verse, haikus, or just random block of rhyming texts, the rules don't apply as they talk about the many, many, different ways to be a poet and encourage everyone to write some poetry of their own!

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S1E6 - A Numbers Game

Sat, 18 Mar 2023 19:12:41 GMT

Going back to where they got their start, Larissa and LJ introduce you to the infamous "Writergram", the Instagram community of writers! Talking about the necessity of internet safety and the (very) slow process of growth on social media, this introduction is equal parts encouragement and controversy. Naming some of the amazing people we look up to and emphasizing the importance of hitting that block button, come listen about the wonderful (and chaotic) place that is writergram!

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S1E5 - Writergram Politics: Word vs. Docs (ft. Ariana Tosado)

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 22:00:15 GMT

In our first guest episode, we invite editor, formatter, and author Ariana Tosado! Doc users, listen with caution. LJ and Larissa are here to discuss the politics of Word versus Docs, and how each platform can work at various stages of a writer's journey. Larissa gets to be a Pages hater, LJ defends Excel and Outlook, and Ariana cries over putting images on chapter headers. One thing we can all agree on? Formatting sucks.

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S1E4 - Every Writer has an Origin Story

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 22:03:28 GMT

This week, we go back to the beginning and talk about our origin stories: where, when, and how we started writing! Crediting Marvel, fanfic, and more for starting our writing journey, Larissa comes to a shocking realization that LJ is slacking on reading classic literature. Listen in as we attempt to remember when we first met, and how we're still kicking years later! There's a beginning to every story, come listen to the beginning of ours!

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S1E3 - Outlines Galore

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 01:37:19 GMT

This week, Larissa and LJ try to convert everyone into plotters (just kidding - we love you pantsers). Talking about plotters, pantsers, and plantsers, they talk about the importance of outlining, no matter what category of writer you fall into! Speaking from their own experience and seeing their friends in their writing journeys, listen in to the latest episode and try not to be motivated to have your own outline by the end of this.

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S1E2 - A Death by Any Other Name is Still a Death

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 22:00:37 GMT

This week Larissa and LJ play god by talking about character deaths--the good, the bad, and the ones that leave you sobbing. Going over the different tropes and referencing their own wips, they manage to spoil almost every major character death in media! Grab your tissues, hold your characters close, and give a listen to the latest episode of Behind the Books!

Trigger warning for fictional death. Spoiler warnings for Avengers: Endgame, Divergent, and Hamlet.

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S1E1 - Goodbye Christmas, Hello 2023

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 22:04:56 GMT

In this debut episode of Behind the Books, join Larissa and LJ as they embrace the "chaotic" in their tagline, where they talk about goals and plans for the new year while managing to get off-topic just about every other minute. Give it a listen for some advice on planning/plotting, plus lemons & cheese?

Hosted by: Larissa Gault and LJ Elizabeth

Edited by: LJ Elizabeth

Music by: Larissa Gault

Logo by: Susan Markloff

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Behind the Books Trailer

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 23:55:07 GMT

In this simple trailer, get a sneak peek of our outro as we prepare to drop the first episode this Friday, 1/6/23!

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Hosted by: Larissa Gault and LJ Elizabeth

Edited by: LJ Elizabeth

Music by: Larissa Gault

Logo by: Susan Markloff

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