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PODCAST

Tar Valon Or Bust

Jenn Northington and Preeti Chhibber

Longtime fans Jenn and Preeti revisit the Wheel of Time series in preparation for the TV show’s launch, and dig into their personal connections with the books, how well they hold up, and what they think will make it to screen. Join them for two episodes a month, featuring recaps of the books and the show (eventually), interviews, recommendations, obsessing about Mat Cauthon, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:08:06

The Wheel of Time, S2 E7: Daes Dae’Mar

Tar Valon Or Bust ·

2023/11/09

Jenn and Preeti have verrrrryyyyy different reactions to this episode, which gets them into the weeds around narrative crafting, pacing, and book vs. show choices. In the meantime, Lanfear continues to be epically fun to watch.This was recorded during the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes of 2023 but posted once both strikes ended. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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57:53

The Wheel of Time, S2 E6: Eyes Without Pity

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2023/11/09

In the roughest episode yet (OOF), Preeti and Jenn talk about the portrayal of the Seanchan, comparative timelines, Jenn develops an entire theory about Mat and Min, and Egwene is the MVP.This was recorded during the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes of 2023 but posted once both strikes ended. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:07:04

The Wheel of Time, S2 E5: Damane

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2023/11/09

So many things continue to happen, and Jenn and Preeti continue to have so many questions, including the relative Darkfriend/not-Darkfriend status of show characters vs. book characters. Plus, so much Forsaken!This was recorded during the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes of 2023 but posted once both strikes ended. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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49:53

The Wheel of Time, S2 E4: Daughter of the Night

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2023/11/09

EVERYTHING HAPPENS! We get Lanfear, we meet Moiraine's sister (!??!), Lan is having some very confusing conversations about the warder bond, Perrin finally meets Hopper (!!!), we find out some of what Liandrin is up to, and now we have even bigger questions about what the hell is going on.This was recorded during the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes of 2023 but posted once both strikes ended. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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48:50

The Wheel of Time, S2 E3: What Might Be

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2023/11/09

In this episode, Nynaeve/Zoe Robins makes Preeti and Jenn cry repeatedly, a minor character fave dies gruesomely, things are not going super-well for Rand, and there are big questions about what the hell Liandrin is doing.This was recorded during the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes of 2023 but posted once both strikes ended. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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53:41

The Wheel of Time, S2 E2: Strangers and Friends

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2023/11/09

This episode gives us a look at post-Eye Rand, Liandrin's attempt to recruit Nynaeve to .... something, Elayne Daughter-Heir of Andor (!), more rough times for Lan and Moiraine, and the Extremely Dramatic Return of the Seanchan (plus Ishamael?!).Contains spoilers for book plotlines and character arcs (and therefore possibly show plotlines and character arcs).This was recorded during the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes of 2023 but posted once both strikes ended. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on

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51:05

The Wheel of Time, S2 E1: A Taste of Solitude

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2023/11/09

This season kicks off with a very strange Darkfriend Social, new questions about Tel'aran'rhiod, Egwene and Nynaeve (and Mat?!) in the Tower, Lan and Moiraine on the rocks, Perrin hunting Padan Fain, and SO MUCH ACTION Y'ALL.Contains spoilers for book plotlines and character arcs (and therefore possibly show plotlines and character arcs).This was recorded during the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes of 2023, but only posted once both strikes ended. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See

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1:39:02

Crossroads of Twilight: Prologue - Chapter 1

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2023/11/03

In one very long prologue and a very short chapter, not much happens but Preeti and Jenn have so many questions, ranging from "Who are these people?" to "When is this happening?" to "Mat, what are you doing!?" Next episode: Chapters 2-6 Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2:05:44

Winter's Heart: Chapters 30 - End

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2023/10/19

Preeti and Jenn get into the absolute chaos and confusion of the end of Winter's Heart. Some things they agree on (Tired Beleaguered Dad Mat!) and disagree on (you'll have to listen to find out), but the only thing that actually matters is that Jenn was right about that dagger thing. (Why yes, Jenn did write these show notes, why do you ask?)Next episode: Crossroads of Twilight, Prologue - Chapter 1Patrons, keep an eye out for an update with instructions for the call-in show and for keeping your

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1:55:10

Winter's Heart: Chapters 25-29

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2023/10/04

Preeti and Jenn both really enjoyed this section (Rand! Elayne!! Mat!! No Seanchan POV!!!) but also have A LOT of questions about a lot of things. Like, so many questions. What the hell is anyone (other than Mat) doing?! Next episode: Chapters 30 - endYou can now add Preeti's debut YA rom-com on Goodreads! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:31:17

Winter's Heart: Chapters 19-24

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2023/09/22

Preeti and Jenn talk a lot about POV, authorial vs. editorial choices, and Jenn has a lot of ranty feelings about obfuscation. Also, Rand and Mat. Also also, there is a MAJOR disagreement about who killed this one guy. Happy listening, sorry not sorry!Next episode: Chapters 25-29.You can now add Preeti's debut YA rom-com on Goodreads! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:51:19

Winter's Heart: Chapters 13-18

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2023/09/07

FINALLY Jenn and Preeti are back and talking about the next section! Which features the return of everyone's favorite (ALSO FINALLY!) along with some very intense and uncomfortable POVs. Thank you as always to the Discord for reminding us what happened in past books, and for this interactive Wheel of Time timeline. Next episode: 19-24Spider-Man's Bad Connection is out!You can now catch Preeti on the Women of Marvel podcast! Also, read Preeti's Love Unlimited #66: Gambit & Rogue (on Marvel

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51:23

Intermission: Jenn and Preeti Talk Publishing

Tar Valon Or Bust ·

2023/08/31

While Preeti finishes up deadline hell, rather than leaving the feed quiet, Jenn and Preeti decided to do a quick "Ask Us Anything" about publishing! Thanks to all the patrons who submitted questions -- we hope you enjoy the answers.Writing Tools:MS Word (standard)Novels in Scrivner, revisions in WordPlotter for digital corkboard for plottingMarvel Comics: The Untold Story by Sean HoweSFF Yeah: Cover Talk episodeAgent Resources:Kate McKean’s Substack: Agents + BooksEricSmithRocks.comJenn Laughran on

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1:38:33

Winter's Heart: Chapters 9-12

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2023/08/04

Jenn and Preeti talk about the rollercoaster of events that exists in these chapters, including stuff that they do and do not remember from past reads, and have some additional thoughts about Mat and the Aiel.Next Chapters: 13-18The next episode will be delayed by Jenn's yearly camping pilgrimage, keep an eye out for it the week of August 23.Spider-Man's Bad Connection (September 5). Preorder from Brave + Kind Bookshop, or see Preeti at her launch!Love Unlimited #61: Gambit & Rogue Part One (on

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1:29:45

Winter's Heart: Chapters 3-8

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2023/07/20

In which we actually like Faile, we do not understand Berelain, and we too hope for good news along with Elayne. We also do a lot of on-the-fly explaining! Next episode, we'll cover Chapters 9-12. Our Books:Spider-Man's Bad Connection (September 5)Mermaids Never Drown (September)Fit for the Gods (August 1) - Preorder from Malaprop's! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:26:11

Winter's Heart: Prologue - Chapter 2

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2023/07/05

They're baaaaack! Jenn and Preeti talk through the longest Prologue yet (probably), plus two Perrin chapters, and do it in record time because not very much happens. But never fear, they still manage to have a lot of feelings about it.Next episode: Chapters 3-8Our Books:Spider-Man's Bad Connection (September 5)Mermaids Never Drown (September)Fit for the Gods (August 1) - Preorder from Malaprop's! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2:23:52

The Path of Daggers: Chapters 25-31

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2023/05/18

The Path of Daggers comes to a close with both bangs and whimpers, and Jenn and Preeti are very confused and have many Questions. So. Many. Questions. Reminder that we're on hiatus until July, when we'll be starting Winter's Heart! Episode 1 will cover the Prologue through Chapter 2. Check out our books!Magic Has No Borders (May 23)Spider-Man's Bad Connection (September 5)The Grimoire of Grave Fates (June)Mermaids Never Drown (September)Fit for the Gods (August 1) - Preorder from Malaprop's! Get

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2:08:56

The Path of Daggers: Chapters 18-24

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2023/05/05

Jenn and Preeti exult in Egwene's secret plan revealed, are very concerned about Rand and his plans, and have some shout-outs and thoughts from Jordan Con and the Discord!Next episode: Chapter 25 - The EndPreorder books!Spider-Man's Bad Connection (September 5) Magic Has No Borders (May 23)The Grimoire of Grave Fates - JuneMermaids Never Drown - September (Vampires Never Get Old)Fit for the Gods - August 1 Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2:02:30

The Path of Daggers: Chapters 11-17

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2023/04/19

In this section, Preeti and Jenn encounter yet another Sekrit Plan, Sevanna finally starting to reap what she's sown, and a very bleak Rand. JordanCon is this weekend!Next episode: Chapters 18-24Pre-order Preeti's new books! Spider-Man's Bad Connection (September 5) and Magic Has No Borders (May 23) Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:38:04

The Path of Daggers: Chapters 6-11

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2023/04/05

Preeti and Jenn get very excited for the return of some characters, get very frustrated with everyone being undercut and character-assassinated, and have some big questions about Balwer.We'll be at JordanCon! Read the first chapter of Preeti's new Spider-Man book (Spider-Man's Bad Connection) on io9!Next episode: Chapters 11-17 Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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