Demythifying

Mirror mirror on the wall, which is the best podcast of them all? ;-P Today's episode sees us joined by Jan Dunning to discuss her modern take on the classic Snow White fairy tale in her novel Mirror Me. A love letter to the worlds of photography and fashion. this is a must read YA novel.  Follow Jan on socials; Twitter: @jandunning1 Instagram: @jandunningbooks Tell us what you've been lo...

Once upon a time ther was a house..... Step inside the Miniscule Mansion of Myra Malone with Charlotte and Lauren as they talk to author Audrey Burges about one of their new favourite magic realism books.  How is Myra's minature NOT dolls house connected to the family home of the heir to a family buisness Alex Rakes? If you become a figure on the internet do you owe your followers anything? A...

Come with us as we delve into Chinese mythology with A Y Chao while discussing her book Shanghai Immortal. Alice sets up a vibrant scene in Jazz Age Shanghai. We also get good C-Drama recommendations which are now on our to watch list! Follow Alice on socials: Twitter and Instagram: @ay_chao Website: www.aychao.com Tell us what you've been loving....

Psyche and Eros is one of the oldest love stories ever told. Luna Mcnamara's version plays with the myths we know and love, and gives Psyche a more well developed character, with more agency. A true retelling in it's most authentic form, with plenty of easter eggs thrown in for good measure. A must read for those who are new to myth and those who are not. Plus, the real question is, woul...

Who do we love more than a problematic woman from the ancient myths? Rani Selvarajah talks to Lauren and Charlotte about Meena and James, who were modelled on Medea and Jason. Rani takes the story and gives it a new lease of life, placing it in Calcutta, with a backdrop of colonization by the East India Company. This is a version that's not to be missed! Twitter: @Rani_writes Instagram: @rani...

Lauren was thrilled to hang out with Kate Dramis and talk about her new book boyfriend! Kate's debut novel "The Curse of Saints" gave Lauren literally all the good stuff she wanted: enemies to lovers, courtroom politics and intruige, magic and all the romantasy vibes she needed. Plus she's obsessed with Kate's MMC Will. Follow Kate on the socials: Insta @KateDramis https:/...

Honor Cargill-Martin joins the Demyth ladies to discuss the scandalous and salacious life of Messalina, the Roman Empress who was described as a ruthless and a sexually insatiable schemer. We could not get enough of this non-fiction book, again, many rabbit holes were gone down while reading it. We could have talked all night about Messalina, the comparisons between her and Agrippina and sexual po...

Annaliese Avery talks to us about her YA novel, The Immortal Games. Listen to Lauren and Charlotte debate (yet again) about their different taste in men.  Hear Annaliese  detailing how she wrote this stunning and gripping novel in TEN weeks, including a discarded first draft. The gods playing warhammer with token humans? YES PLEASE.  All the socials; @AnnalieseAvery Tell us what you've been lo...

Here at DeMyth HQ, we LOVE us some Ovid., so when Lauren saw there was a new translation, by a female translator, she HAD to reach out. Bonus points for this new version feeling easier to read with the layout and having a cover that looks like a woven tapestry.  We hope you enjoy this episode with Stephanie McCarter as much as we did.  Tell us what you've been loving....

One thing we love with Demythifying, other than diving in deeper with Greek and Roman mythology and history, is building a community and learning about other cultures myths and histories along the way. When Charlotte saw online a creative couple were not only painting STUNNNING artworks based on African mythology, but also recording podcasts on the subjects, we knew we HAD to have a chat with them...

Kate Foster joins Lauren and Charlotte to discuss her novel The Maiden. The Maiden is inspired by real life events in a now suburb of Edinburgh, in the 17th century, Lady Christian Nimmo is arrested and charged with the murder of her lover, James Forrester. Christian and Violet give their POVs to this enthralling debut novel, you will not be disappointed.  Follow Kate on socials; Twitter: @katefos...

The next in our TGP collab episodes. This episode Lauren is joined by Christopher Hartland - AKA the reason she found Tiny Ghost Press in the first place.  Armed with tissues she gets into Against the Stars which is a stunningly written speculative fiction. It blends romance and sci-fi and gets them both debating... If you could glimpse into the future would you? Follow Chris online: Instagram - @...

We welcome Gina Blaxill back on to the podcast to discuss her YA whodunnit. Listen to Charlotte and Lauren debate why they did or didn't think that certain characters were Mia's stalker. Their guess may surprise you. No prizes for guessing who won the reveal at the end.  All the socials to follow Gina; @ginablaxill Tell us what you've been loving....

Lauren and Charlotte welcome their first returning guest in the amazing Jennifer Saint. Talking about Elektra and Atalanta they talk myths, spoilers, weaving references and who Jennifer would shag, marry and kill. Follow Jenny on Instagram: Jennifer.saint.author Tell us what you've been loving....

Diane Rayor joins Demythifying to discuss all things Sappho! We are in awe of how interesting this poet and her translator are. Hear excerpts from the audio recordings of all fragments, which are freely available and join the debate of how sexual the words dripping linen may or may not be! Diane throws in some Ancient Greek and tells us how important context is to translations, and how sad it it t...

Lauren meets Andy Sagar to talk all things witchy! Learn about Yesterday Crumb and her adventures with Miss Dumpling, Madrigal and Mr. Weep to find her magic, plus Lauren and Andy digress massively to talk about Andy's very impressive PhD research. Lauren doesn't need much encouragement to talk about history and witches, and this episode does not disappoint on either of those fronts.  Al...

Oh My Gods.. look at her book. Charlotte and Lauren are joined by Alexandra Sheppard to talk about Oh My Gods! It's a YA novel that puts Greek Gods in the modern world and the cover called out to Charlotte so badly in the bookshop she had to take it home with her. Set in London it follows our MC Helen Thomas. Follow Alex on the socials: twitter - @alexsheppard insta - @alexsheppard19 Tell us...

Lauren travels to Hartwood Hall with debut author Katie Lumsden.  It's full of secrets, there could be ghosts, people certainly have things to hide and the local villiage regards it and its inhabitants with great suspicion. Katie also Demyths the Victorians a little bit for Lauren and teaches her so much she didn't know. Follow Katie on the socials and find her youtube: https://www.katie...

Lauren dives in Lies We Sing to the Sea with Sarah Underwood in this sapphic fantasy retelling inspired by the story of the twelve hanged maids of Penelope. It was one of Lauren's most anticipated reads of the year and she couldn't have fangirled enough. Follow Sarah online Tell us what you've been loving....

Lauren is joined by debut author Grace Curtis to talk about Frontier which is sapphic and blends Western and Sci-Fi to create the best alliterative tagline ever. Following our main character as they navigate a post apocalyptic Earth looking for their lost love Lauren and Grace talk about the characters we meet along the way, religion, seances and fangirl hard over alliteration and drunk food stori...

Join us as we take the Spice Road with Maiya Ibrahim. Her debut novel is the right level of fantasy, magic, adventure and family. The main character Imani may start off not quite likeable, but we couldn't help but root for her by the end. Hear Lauren and Charlotte debate about the potential love interest, and Lauren gets to finally geek out over Pokemon with someone. Instagram: @maiya_ibrahim...

Charlotte decided that Wiki rabbit holes weren't enough so she invited Tim Whitmarsh to discuss his book Battling the Gods; Atheism in the Ancient World with her. The discussion includes how the movement of people helped spread the idea of a monotheistic religion and how people responded to oracles in the ancient world are very similar to how people respond to horoscopes today.  Twitter: @twi...

Joined this episode by 1/3 of the Sapphic Trifecta C. L Clark. Talking about books one and two in the Magic of the Lost Trilogy that have been described as exploring the "scars of colonialsm's impact". It's a fantasy setting inspired by North Africa with all the Sapphic delight Lauren needs.   Find  C L on the socials Twitter: @c_l_clark Instagram: @clclarkwrites Website: www.c...

Helen of Troy... Not actually from Troy. This International Women's Day Lauren and Charlotte wanted to talk about Helen of Troy in the first part of their first ever multi parter. This discussion talks about the significance of threes in her story, as  well as parallels with other famous women; Pandora, Eve and Lilith. (Note on audio: Charlotte's laptop decided it didn't want to use...

Wake, Siren! Is Ovid resung and we at Demyth HQ can not rave about this book any more than we already do. Nina joins us to talk about her book, but the conversation also turns to Classics and Women in the wider sense. Listen out for Nina's response to our favourite game; Shag, Marry, Kill. Instagram: @ninamaclauglin Twitter: @ninamaclauglin Tumbler: https://carpentrix.tumblr.com/ Website: htt...