Spread Your Wingspan
Created by Sara Vander Zwaag & Jennie Lindsay We are two friends that immediately bonded over our secret smut addictions. Tune in as we chat about all things literary involving Romantasy, Fantasy, and straight up Romance. We compare notes on the Bookstagram fan favorites, the obscure series with new-to-us kinks, and everything in between. Do we always have the same opinion? No! Do we love to dissect tropes, fantasize over gorgeous fae, and giggle when we imagine their wingspans? Yes! If you are like us (highly anxious older daughters with ADHD and escapist tendencies) then this is the podcast for you. Pssst... It’s always the quiet ones. ;) Follow us on Instagram @spreadyourwingspan Visit our website: spreadyourwingspan.com Email us your questions and hot takes: hello@spreadyourwingspan.com Hosted on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.
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Thursday May 16, 2024
Thursday May 16, 2024
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Full episode discussing House of Flame & Shadow by Sarah J MaasSome discussion of Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas
Summary
In this conversation, the hosts discuss their disappointment with Sarah J. Maas' book, House of Flame and Shadow, and express concerns about the decline in her writing quality. They explore the pressure on authors to write quickly and the potential impact on the storytelling. The hosts also discuss the challenges and potential successes of book adaptations, citing examples from other series. They conclude by expressing their hope for improvement in Maas' future books and adaptations.
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction and Background
05:38 - Decline in SJM Writing Quality
07:08 - Pressure to Write Quickly
09:20 - Lack of Consequences and Preciousness of Characters
10:39 - Too Many Characters
13:25 - Adaptations of SJM's Works
23:25 - Positive Examples of Adaptations
28:09 - Anticipation for Future Adaptations
31:32 - Final Thoughts
Thursday May 16, 2024
Thursday May 16, 2024
Episode Summary
In this episode, Sara and Jennie introduce themselves and explain the thesis and intentions for the Spread Your Wings Fan Podcast. We discuss our love of reading and how it has brought us together as friends. We explore the joy and insights that can be found in romance novels and the importance of discussing the romance genre. Also, we touch on the significance of content warnings and the freedom and explorartion that reading provides. The episode concludes with a preview of future episodes and book discussions.
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction and Background
00:54 - Purpose of the Podcast
03:08 - Exploring Romance Novels
04:02 - Reading Habits and Fan Fiction
04:32 - Discovering a Shared Love for Books
05:25 - Connecting Through Books
06:20 - The Joy of Reading and Sharing
07:12 - Unfiltered Conversations and Enthusiasm
08:07 - The Power of Reading and the Romance Genre
09:06 - The Female Community and Derision
09:32 - Finding Joy and Insights in Romance Novels
10:25 - Exploring Desires and Boundaries
11:22 - The Appeal of Romance Novels
12:14 - The Importance of Content Warnings
13:10 - Respecting Readers and Their Experiences
14:05 - Personal Histories as Readers
14:37 - Different Reading Tastes and Preferences
20:44 - Introduction to the Game Plan
34:33 - Future Episodes and Book Discussions
39:18 - Conclusion