allwordsarefree

In this episode, we’ll have a quick catch-up. I’ll fill you in on everything that’s gone on in the time I’ve been away from the podcast, focusing on new connections, a revived social life, and the things that are to come. all-words-are-free is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to all-words-are-free...

In this lighter episode, I’ll be ranking some of the Penguin Clothbound Classics collection on my own personal scale…perhaps with some controversial opinions. Fancy watching? Find the YouTube version here » Get full access to all-words-are-free at lilymassey.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, I’ll start my campaign, if you will, to BRING BACK THE LETTER. Is instant messaging as good as it seems? Is there value in face-to-face communication? Listen to find out more! Also available in video form here: https://youtube.com/@allwordsarefree?si=_D0AEFLk9jBiB6l8 Get full access to all-words-are-free at lilymassey.substack.com/subscribe

Today’s episode is on the current state of the mainstream pop industry, reflecting on the hyper-speed turnover of stars and the disposability of our greatest successes. ** inspired by livestream from Khadija Mbowe all-words-are-free is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to all-words-are-free at lily...

In this episode, I’ll be talking about the seeming rise of conservatism and religiosity in the younger generations. Are we really becoming less liberal, or is it just another trend? Khadija’s video: Get full access to all-words-are-free at lilymassey.substack.com/subscribe

** includes spoilers for The White Lotus, Season Two** ** everything expressed in this episode is opinion and should not be taken as fact** **this episode includes use of terms such as ‘women’ and ‘men’, however this is not meant to exclude anyone who may not identify with these terms** In this episode, we’re talking about sex work using Season Two of The White Lotus as a launching pad. This is a...

In this episode, I talk about the profession of ghost writing, looking at the pros, the cons, and how I feel about it. I also go into the [in]famous “celebrity” novel — but are they a “fair pursuit”, or are they “opportunistic filler”? everything expressed in this episode is opinion and not meant to be taken as fact Get full access to all-words-are-free at lilymassey.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, I’m in conversation with Amy Hemsworth on the topic of the thriller/mystery genre, which (as we discuss) is much wider spread than one might initially think! So, make yourself a cup of tea, light a candle, put on a deerstalker, and settle in for a fun and intricate discussion of these genres in books, film, and TV! Get full access to all-words-are-free at lilymassey.substack.com/s...

In my first video episode back after a short break, we’ll be looking at the movie ‘Poor Things’, using it as a launch pad for a couple of complex conversations. I’d love to hear what you think! Get full access to all-words-are-free at lilymassey.substack.com/subscribe

The next instalment of the mini series, this week I’ll be focusing on relationship dynamics alongside my friend Katie! Stay tuned for more like this, as well as my return to video essays! Thanks for reading all-words-are-free! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. Get full access to all-words-are-free at lilymassey.substack.com/subscribe

As the next instalment of the series, I’m in conversation with r harp on the topic of the horror genre! This was a really fun and interesting one to record, so I hope you enjoy! Like this? There’s still more to come… Thanks for reading all-words-are-free! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. Get full access to all-words-are-free at lilymassey.substack.com/subscribe

Hello all! In the second episode of my genre mini series, I’m in discussion with Libby Alldread on the popular greek myth/myth re-telling genre. I’ve liked Ancient Greece for a time and was a myth/legend lover since my Percy Jackson days, but it’s been super fun to delve back into these stories recently as an adult. Even more genres (and guests!) incoming… Get full access to all-words-are-free at...

Hello everyone! The first episode of a book mini series, I’m in discussion with Cameron Hill on the topic of the faantasy genre. I’ve not hugely delved into this genre before, so this was a super exciting one for me! More genres (and guests!) coming soon… Get full access to all-words-are-free at lilymassey.substack.com/subscribe

References: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0k9gpjt https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1263&context=ijurca Get full access to all-words-are-free at lilymassey.substack.com/subscribe

** this episode includes discussion of body image/body image issues, disordered eating, pregnancy, and abusive relationship dynamics** **includes explicit language** My YouTube! :: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JYYAB5ih_7BWq8RUwcCaQ Instagram :: https://www.instagram.com/lily__massey?igsh=aGN6czF0cmJ2cXh3&utm_source=qr Previous written piece on relationships :: Get full access to all-words-ar...

Personal favourite quote from this one: “science as a…fickle lover” also “probability is a way of understanding and interpreting the world” I really enjoyed making this one, so I hope you enjoy it! References: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0025w2l https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-probability-probably-doesnt-exist-but-its-useful-to-act-like-it-does/ Get full access to all-words-a...

** please note that this episode includes mention of suicide ** References: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50358526-the-pattern-seekers https://www.newscientist.com/article/2455504-chimps-do-better-at-difficult-tasks-when-they-have-an-audience/ Get full access to all-words-are-free at lilymassey.substack.com/subscribe

** this episode includes discussion of eating disorders, body image, food, and numbers which may not be suitable for all listeners** ** everything expressed in this episode is opinion and should not be taken as fact** My audio review of the Waterstones Book of 2024, in this episode I’ll talk about ‘Butter’, also using it as a launch pad for wider discussion. Let me know if you like this! Having fu...

** everything expressed in this episode is opinion and should not be taken as fact** References: https://medium.com/@jonathansauve_/what-happens-to-your-brain-when-you-mindlessly-scroll-fb05ca63af21 https://mecp.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s43045-023-00362-w Get full access to all-words-are-free at lilymassey.substack.com/subscribe

* everything expressed in this episode is opinion and should not be taken as fact * References - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0k8d88h https://ndla.no/en/subject:1:4ad7fe49-b14a-4caf-8e19-ad402d1e2ce6/topic:1:b9b98bf8-787d-4d25-a0c6-37c725050502/topic:1:2a9b0fca-0c6e-4d20-8a5e-2ea796bddd9f/resource:1:5583 Get full access to all-words-are-free at lilymassey.substack.com/subscribe

** ideas expressed in this episode are opinion and are not meant to be taken as fact** I would love to hear your ideas on this theme — please comment below! References: https://bang2write.com/2018/05/the-truth-about-people-of-colour-in-historical-stories.html https://www.writersdigest.com/publishing-insights/changing-the-face-of-crime-fiction-6-writers-of-color-on-writing-mysteries-crime-novels-an...

References : https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/are-alternate-timelines-real-quantum-physics-explains/ https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/qm-manyworlds/#Intr https://philosophynow.org/issues/89/The_Multiverse_Conundrum Get full access to all-words-are-free at lilymassey.substack.com/subscribe

Terms: RNA - the intermediate molecule between DNA and protein transcription - a process where DNA is used to make RNA References: https://oxsci.org — The Oxford Scientist https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b015sqc7/episodes/player — The Life Scientific Get full access to all-words-are-free at lilymassey.substack.com/subscribe

References: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00245nl https://addi.ehu.es/bitstream/handle/10810/43381/TFG_Graña.pdf?sequence=2#:~:text=Little%20Women%20narrates%20the%20everyday,main%20and%20secondary%2C%20are%20women . https://thehill.com/opinion/civil-rights/3790425-no-louisa-may-alcott-was-not-a-man-she-was-a-woman-ahead-of-her-time/ https://royalsociety.org/blog/2020/06/waves-particles-and-pr...

In this special audio episode, I chat through the origins and the development of my novel, talking characters, plotting, and editing, as well as reminiscing on how far it’s come! Get full access to all-words-are-free at lilymassey.substack.com/subscribe