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What We Wrote

Esme Stevenson and Emma Gerts

"What We Wrote" is a light-hearted and self-deprecating journey into the world of two lifelong friends and writers. Join us as we unearth and share the entertaining, sometimes cringe-worthy, tales we penned in our youth. From humorous anecdotes to insightful commentary on our growth as writers, each episode brings a mix of nostalgia, laughter, and literary insights. We"ll also dive into our current reading lists, providing a peek into the books shaping our writing styles today. If you"re a fellow

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All Episodes

55:14

18. Dodging Plots and Elms

What We Wrote ·

2024/07/20

Were you excited to hear about what the prophet had to say? Too bad! In this episode we travel to the home of our four elves and delve into their backstory. Kind of. Not really. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:14:27

BONUS: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

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2024/07/13

Oh yeah. We read Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros, and we had some feelings we just had to share. Join us as we talk about the popular romantasy book taking Tik Tok by storm. From Red Flag Pride marches to huffing dragon tattoos, we talk about it all! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:25:03

17. Redacted

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2024/07/06

This week, we spent nearly an hour blow drying the pages of the book to release 20 year old glue in order to unearth the hidden chapter. Was it worth it? Absolutely not. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:12:59

16. Are you thinking what I'm thinking B1?

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2024/06/22

We have a special guest this week! Bee, librarian, artist and writer of questionable religious fan fiction extraordinaire! They join us to help puzzle out the mechanics of our little elves' newfound telepathic abilities and question the sanity and intelligence of... everyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:28:21

15. That's Not A Prophet

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2024/06/11

This week we briefly congratulate ourselves on our improvement before immediately taking it back upon reading these chapters. After a very specific journey for a very unspecific reason, our adventurers find their way to the Happy Prophet. We discover religion and a lore dump that, predictably, raises more questions than it answers, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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59:34

14. Let there be action!

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2024/05/26

This week, Ella finds out some tough news and we discover the meaning behind the terrible name of this book. Maybe you figured it out before us? There's also an action scene. Kind of. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:08:00

13. Of Wet Blankets and Lampshades

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2024/05/11

This week we go all in on the teen angst of 'will they or won't they'. Hint: Yes. And there is also a surprising plot development that might catch you by surprise. Did we actually... plan something? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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54:43

12. #HagVibes

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2024/04/27

Things are really moving along this week. We finally meet Senzie, and wonder whether it was really necessary to go find her after all. We also introduce our first McGuffin of the book. There's plot, there's character development, and there's a whole lotta caps-lock. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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50:33

11. Ella, R U Okay?

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2024/04/13

This week, there is one question on everyone's mind. Is Ella okay? We all know she isn't, but for the sake of the story, let's pretend she's a mystery. Join us as we embark on a journey across oceans and get ever closer to the end of our quest. Our quest to see Senzie... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:01:53

10. Babushka Baddies

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2024/03/30

In this episode, we have our very first guest! We are joined by Laura, a speech therapist from New Zealand, who is intimately familiar with our writing. This week we finally get to the city of Stabnet. We also try our hand at another action scene, with limited success, and there are also some suggestions of plot!Note: The audio quality on this episode is notably poorer than the others. Our apologies, we'll get better at recording with guests! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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39:58

9. I Cast Fireball

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2024/03/16

In this episode we visit Ella's past via dream that seems eerily familiar, and introduce some Daddy Issues into the mix. We also talk about whether or not magic is involved, or if it is just poor writing. Yeah, we're thinking it's the latter, too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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44:35

8. I got tents, they're multiplying

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2024/03/02

This week we discuss the Bechdel Test and realise that we could replace all four of our main characters with lamps and it would not impact the story in any way. Our four intrepid lamps continue on their journey, for reasons unbeknownst to them or us, whilst determinedly refusing to talk about anything that actually matters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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43:07

7. Subverting Gender Expectations

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2024/02/17

In this episode, we still don't find out exactly what was written on the tent instructions. But we do have some great girl-bonding moments between Jane and Ella, as well as a quick little first aid lesson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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49:40

6. From the Lion's Mouth

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2024/02/03

In this episode, our four young elves finally find one another. Naturally they have a lot to talk about with each other. Such as who are they? Why were they sent to Bàhàdàpur? Where are they going next? And why? If you're hoping to get any answers in this episode, you really should know better by now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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44:55

5. Off to Báhádápur

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2024/01/20

What are the ethics of having pets that can speak? In this week's episode, we finally have all four elves present and accounted for. And don't worry, we make it VERY clear how old everyone is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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36:18

4. Lions and tigers and bears! No, really.

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2024/01/06

Can lions purr? Despite what Esme confidently says in this episode, no they can't. This week, Jane throws hands with a bear and makes some new friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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40:16

3. Expositional Trees

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2023/12/16

Is it offensive to be called an elf? Can trees have eyebrows? This week Jane and Ella both get a helpful tree to start them on their journey and we get a glimpse of the weird horse girls that we were (are). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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30:42

2: Acrobatics and Magic

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2023/12/02

How many loaves of bread can you eat in a day? In this episode we are introduced to our main characters Jane and Ella. We talk about the lack of setting and pointless gymnastics. Join us as we try to figure out if magic is as exciting as the characters seem to think. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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26:04

1: That's Not a Prophecy

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2023/11/18

In the first episode of What We Wrote, we kick off with our very first book that we wrote together, which began 19 years ago on this day. It's called Living 2 Die and yes, it is every bit as ridiculous and melodramatic as the title suggests. In episode one we start with the prophecy that isn't really a prophecy and puzzle over vague world building and entertaining typos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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10:47

Introducing 'What We Wrote'

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2023/11/05

In this special introductory episode of 'What We Wrote,' join us for a sneak peek into the delightful world of two lifelong friends and writers. Laugh with us as we dust off the pages of our old stories, sharing humorous anecdotes and insights into our journey as wordsmiths. Discover the charm of our collaborative writing and hear how we turn the cringe-worthy into comedy gold. Get ready for a podcast that's all about nostalgia, laughter, and the joy of revisiting 'What We Wrote' in our youthful

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