Third person limited is one of the most popular storytelling lenses. Yet it is often understood differently by various authors and readers. So today we’re diving into the complexities, intricacies, and beautiful constraints of third person limited—don’t worry, we’ll be tackling third person omniscient in our next episode!
With third person limited POV, you ... Show More
Feb 15
21.07: Deep Dive- “With Her Serpent Locks”
To celebrate Mary Robinette’s birthday today (!!), she is taking us inside the craft (and emotional engine) of her short story “With Her Serpent Locks,” using it as a case study in beginnings, control, and creative “leveling up.” Our hosts dig into grounding the reader through my ... Show More
23m 48s
Feb 8
21.06: Begin and the Beginning
In this episode, our hosts dive into what makes a strong beginning and why it matters so much to readers. They talk about openings as an act of hospitality, exploring how tone, control, and carefully chosen details help readers feel grounded and cared for from the first page. Usi ... Show More
22m 17s
Feb 1
21.05: The Same But Different
Today, our hosts dig into how stories can feel fresh without losing what readers love. They explore the idea of “same but different” across genres, sequels, and series—looking at how small shifts in structure, context, tone, or theme can create meaningful novelty. Drawing on exam ... Show More
25m 20s
Oct 2025
Book 101 Review, in its fifth season, features George Sirois a Podcaster, Audiobook Narrator and Author as my guest.
George SiroisLet Author / Podcaster / Audiobook Narrator George Sirois Tell You a StoryMy experience as a storyteller goes back to childhood, when I recorded my first “audiobook” when I was 6, which was basically me reading a storybook to my cousin who was recovering from cancer ... Show More
30m 1s
May 2022
Chapter 19: The Queen of all that Dies
The relationship between old friends can be contentious and that is no more true, than it was with Edith Blackleech and Adam. It seems, while Adam was away the Bog Witch Blackleech has been at play, pulling her strings and making moves within The Fort. But then again, how is she ... Show More
22m 57s
May 2022
Chapter 17: The Past and Present Kings of Nothing
There is a place beyond that which can be touch, where those who walk with long shadows stride. Their heels always to the nothing of that place, taking from it, but giving in equal measure their sacrifice to whatever built that palace of inky darkness. That is the domain that Edw ... Show More
18m 52s
