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STORYBEAST

A podcast for story lovers, Storybeast explores how we weave tales and why we love them. Co-hosts Ghabiba Weston and C. Shack chat with each other and legendary guests about different elements of various books, tv shows, plays, and other modalities to explore this fundamental aspect of humanity. Come for the story, stay for the snacks.

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01:25:47

Episode #87: Happy 2025! New year, new rambles

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2025/01/10

Welcome back to another episode of Storybeast where Courtney Shack and Ghabiba Weston discuss the transformative power of story.In this episode of Season 4 Part 2, the Beasts: get real chatty about things they love, but insist they are not sponsored (really, they are not) talk about goals and themes for 2025 Courtney says numbers and Ghabiba does the math (it's book related, promise!) Discuss burnout and how to avoid it this year Claim Emily Rath as their own and get real into the

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00:35:03

Episode #86: 'Tis the (end of a half) season!...

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2024/12/12

Welcome back to another episode of Storybeast where Courtney Shack and Ghabiba Weston discuss the transformative power of story.In this final episode of Season 4 Part 1, the Beasts: recount the highlights of the Storybeast virtual conference, 'Romantasy Summit 2024' share some of their takeaways (one of those may or may not be how to scoop out an eyeball) share resources non-attendees can access feel cool because they can now do an Anakin sword spin recommend a show which they feel is a

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01:02:18

Episode #85: Legendary Thea Guanzon on the Hurricane...

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2024/12/05

Welcome to another LEGENDARY episode of Storybeast! Our Legendaries are special guests who are an expert within their area of storytelling. In this episode, Ghabiba Weston and Courtney Shack have the pleasure of interviewing legendary Thea Guanzon.Thea Guanzon is a New York Times, USA Today, Indie List, Sunday Times, and global bestselling author from the Philippines. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, with a specialization in International Politics and a minor in Peace Studies

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00:25:31

Episode #84: On the lead up to Storybeast’s Romantasy...

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2024/11/28

Welcome back to another episode of Storybeast where Courtney Shack and Ghabiba Weston discuss the transformative power of story.In this episode: Courtney shares her take on essential Romantasy ingredients. you'll hear about what to expect from Romantasy Summit's sword yoga guided break Ghabiba shares a fun sword fact you'll hear about a gift from ⁠WeaponUp ⁠from Romantasy Summit attendees the Beasts announce a Black Friday-Cyber Monday sale for Romantasy Summit Courtney has Lie Pie A

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01:01:19

Episode #83: Emily Varga on feminine rage and her...

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2024/11/21

Welcome to another LEGENDARY episode of Storybeast! Our Legendaries are special guests who are an expert within their area of storytelling. In this episode, Ghabiba Weston and Courtney Shack have the pleasure of interviewing legendary Emily Varga.In this episode, you'll hear about: Emily's publication journey Feminine Rage Tropes and characters in For She is Wrath Advice on managing life as an author And lots of swords A special note on our winter conference: Join us for Romantasy Summit

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00:46:24

Episode #82: On challenges: the good, the tough, the...

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2024/11/14

Welcome back to another episode of Storybeast, where Courtney Shack and Ghabiba Weston discuss the transformative power of story.In this episode Ghabiba has feelings (who would've guessed) the beasts discuss facing challenges in your pj's the world is on fire: the outside challenge how do I create in times like this? the inside challenge you'll hear about craft challenges that can help you step outside your comfort zone and expand your talent Gabi reveals a secret future legendary

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00:59:49

Episode #81: Clare Sager on Intuition, Poison, and...

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2024/11/08

Welcome to another LEGENDARY episode of Storybeast! Our Legendaries are special guests who are an expert within their area of storytelling. In this episode, Ghabiba Weston and Courtney Shack have the pleasure of interviewing legendary Clare Sager.Clare Sager writes fantasy stories with adventure, intrigue, darkness, and a heaping spoonful of steamy romance. Her favourite tropes include enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity, and tricky fae bargains that just might be more trouble than they’re

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00:11:51

Episode #80: Our top three listener questions answered

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2024/10/31

Welcome back to another episode of Storybeast, where Courtney Shack and Ghabiba Weston discuss the transformative power of story.In this episode: Ghabiba flies solo and says nice things about Courtney It's Courtney's birthday and she has a gift for you! you get a reminder of the Lit for Lebanon auction and some Very Cool Things you can bid on until 2 November. Ghabiba answers the top three questions from you, our lovely listeners! you'll hear about the common denominator of your success

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01:16:42

Episode #79: "The Family that Slays Together, Stays...

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2024/10/24

Welcome to another LEGENDARY episode of Storybeast! Our Legendaries are special guests who are an expert within their area of storytelling. In this episode, Ghabiba Weston and Courtney Shack have the pleasure of interviewing legendary Cecy Robson.Cecy Robson is an international and award-winning author who is published with Penguin, Random House, and now Entangled Publishing’s new imprint, Red Tower Books. As an immigrant of El Salvador with proud Nahua Pipil indigenous heritage, Cecy became the

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00:44:45

Episode #78: Myths, Retellings, and History as Story...

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2024/10/17

Welcome back to another episode of Storybeast, where Courtney Shack and Ghabiba Weston discuss the transformative power of story.In this episode, you'll hear about: Courtney's reading streak and the duo's love for City of Brass by Shannon Chakraborty Myths, fairytales, and history to give story a grounded element, as well as favorite retellings Courtney talks out loud about her worldbuilding spiderweb process with examples Ghabiba compliments Courtney's brain The pair talk about brain

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00:45:39

Episode #77: K.A. Linde on gorgeous books, sweeping...

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2024/10/10

Welcome to another LEGENDARY episode of Storybeast! Our Legendaries are special guests who are an expert within their area of storytelling. In this episode, Ghabiba Weston and Courtney Shack have the pleasure of interviewing legendary K.A. Linde.K.A. Linde is the New York Times, USA Today, and #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of The Wren in the Holly Library. She is prolific in both romance and fantasy and loves the blend of the two.She has a Masters degree in political science and bachelors in

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00:50:57

Episode #76: Books and Briyani

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2024/10/03

Welcome back to another episode of Storybeast, where Courtney Shack and Ghabiba Weston discuss the transformative power of story.In this episode, you'll hear about: How Ghabiba met Sarah A. Parker in person Phantasma by Kaylie Smith Long chats about historical romance novels Reading slumps and the challenges of keeping focus while reading Stories by Alix E. Harrow we recommend Why Six Scorched Roses by Carissa Broadbent is so good Delicious, mouthwatering briyani A special note and a

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00:53:48

Episode #75: Sarah A. Parker on being brave and...

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2024/09/26

Welcome to another LEGENDARY episode of Storybeast! Our Legendaries are special guests who are an expert within their area of storytelling. In this episode, Ghabiba Weston and Courtney Shack have the pleasure of interviewing legendary Sarah A. Parker.Sarah is an international bestselling author who grew up on a farm in New Zealand, where she spent her days getting lost amongst the rolling pasture, building forts in the hedge, climbing trees, and exploring the forest pathways—making up elaborate

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00:48:42

What's the Big Secret? On dreaming big and being delulu

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2024/09/19

Welcome back to another episode of Storybeast, where Courtney Shack and Ghabiba Weston discuss the transformative power of story.In this episode, you'll hear about: The first look at what the Big Secret is that we've been keeping Special code STAYBEASTLY50 for $50 off at registration Themes for this season Strategies for dreaming BIG and keeping that power Who to look for when it comes to protecting your energy What to do when you're still looking for a person to be your

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00:47:53

Episode #73: Snackdown Smackdown 2024

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2024/06/27

Welcome back to another episode of Storybeast, where Courtney Shack and Ghabiba Weston discuss the transformative power of story. In this episode, you'll hear about:the entire SNACKDOWN SMACKDOWN menu, including genre sips, "there's only one" amuse bouches, fanfiction ships as appetizers, our favorite found family group as the main meal, and which of our delicious Bridgerton couples became our dessert the distinct parallels between snacks and story what to expect for our next

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00:49:04

Episode #72: On plot antics, character cupcakes, and...

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2024/06/20

Welcome to another LEGENDARY episode! Our Legendaries are special guests who are an expert within their area of storytelling. In this episode, Ghabiba Weston and Courtney Shack have the pleasure of interviewing legendary Page Powars. Page Powars is the author of The Borrow a Boyfriend Club and the forthcoming And They Were Roommates. Outside of writing, he helps with music soundtracks and unfortunately plays Genshin Impact. He lives in the New York City area. In this episode: Join the debate on

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00:25:25

Episode #71: Nesting Metaphors & Microcosms + Solid...

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2024/06/13

Welcome back to another episode of Storybeast, where Courtney Shack and Ghabiba Weston discuss the transformative power of story. In this episode, you'll hear about:Summer England's podcast how to nest metaphors the use of microcosm in story what to feed evil people Find us on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram ⁠(@storybeastpodcast)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. For more storytelling content to your inbox, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribe ⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Feel free to reach out if you want to talk story or

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00:47:50

Episode #70: Progressiveness, politics, and...

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2024/06/06

Welcome to another LEGENDARY episode! Our Legendaries are special guests who are an expert within their area of storytelling. In this episode, Ghabiba Weston and Courtney Shack have the pleasure of interviewing legendary Sarah MacLean.New York Times, Washington Post & USA Today bestseller Sarah MacLean is the author of historical romance novels. Translated into more than twenty-five languages, the books that make up “The MacLeaniverse” are beloved by readers worldwide. In addition to her

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00:30:49

Episode #69: Work Smart, Not Hard; Or, How to Know...

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2024/05/30

Welcome back to another episode of Storybeast, where Courtney Shack and Ghabiba Weston discuss the transformative power of story. In this episode, you'll hear about:what working "smart, not hard" means to us perfectionism tips for battling bad self-talk and a smart way to make your soup for long writing days Find us on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and on⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram ⁠(@storybeastpodcast)⁠⁠⁠⁠. For more storytelling content to your inbox, ⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribe ⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Feel free to

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00:54:18

Episode #68: On keeping sight of why we write,...

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2024/05/23

Welcome to another LEGENDARY episode! Our Legendaries are special guests who are an expert within their area of storytelling. In this episode, Ghabiba Weston and Courtney Shack have the pleasure of interviewing legendary Angela Montoya.Angela Montoya lives in Northern California with her family. When she isn’t with her partner, two children, goats, chickens, and dogs, you can find Angela co-hosting the podcast, Of the Publishing Persuasion. Her debut novel, SINNER’S ISLE, has received starred

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