Demythifying

We talk to Costanza Casati about her novel Clytemnestra. To say we were excited about this book is an understatement. This retelling delves into Clytemnestra's life from childhood upwards and had us gripped the entire time. Love, family, trauma and loyalty are just some of the themes Costanza touches on in this book.  Join us as we end on our favourite game; Shag, Marry, Kill and see if your...

Lauren is a huge fan of the incredible Samantha Shannon and was lucky enough to be able to talk to her about the newest book in the Roots of Chaos series - A Day of Fallen Night.  She could have talked to Samantha all day! Find Samantha Online: Insta - @say_shannon https://unbound.com/boundless/2020/03/31/samantha-shannon-retellings/ Tell us what you've been loving....

Today's episode takes us to Newham, a city inspired by the one and only Gotham. Newham is a city in which your nightmares really could come true. Rebecca Schaeffer talks to us about her latest novel, City of Nightmares and play a game of would you rather, the ridiculousness of which is not lost on Lauren.  Website: www.rschaefferbooks.com Instagram: @rebecca_schaeffer Twitter: @rrschaeffer We...

A special episode of Turns the Page sees Charlotte and Lauren talk to Josh from Tiny Ghost Press. Tiny Ghost Press is an independent publisher specialising in spooky LGBT+ YA,. You many have heard their authors on the pod already. We talk to Josh about why representation is important in YA fiction and why it's important to rep yourself!  Website: www.tinyghostpress.com Instagram: @tinyghostpr...

Join us in celebrating the release of Monstersona with Chloe Spencer. Published on our fave indie label Tiny Ghost Press, this story celebrates Bi-love, perfect for Valentine's week.  Riley and Aspen go on one hell of a road trip from Maine to Minnesota, complete with monsters, baddies and one very good boy, Tigger.  The question this week is, would you read the diary? Website: www.chloespenc...

Happy Valentine's month. To celebrate Lauren and Charlotte cover a dark romantasy series with Laura Thalassa. The Bargainer series is perfect for Valentine's day and might make you willing to make a bargain.... Find Laura Online: The Socials - @laurathalassa https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7152490.Laura_Thalassa https://www.laurathalassa.com/ Tell us what you've been loving....

Lauren is back with more dark romantasy this Valentine's month with Lexi Ryan. Covering both books in her New York Times Best selling "These Hollow Vows" Duology.  Travelling to the Seelie and UnSeelie court they meet Princes, attempt to rescue a sister and try not to lose their heart or anything else to the wrong person.  Who doesn't want a sexy fae romance for Valentine’s mon...

Way back in Ancient Greece plays were written about Phaedra who accused Theseus's son/her own stepson of false rape because she was rejected and a whole lot of Greek Tragedy happened as a consequence... Enter Laura Shepperson who retold the story of Phaedra and other women of Athens in "The Heroines". This was one of the books Lauren and Charlotte couldn't wait to get their han...

To kick off the month of love that is February, Aliette De Bodard joins Charlotte and Lauren  to talk about her  novel 'The Red Scholar's Wake' - a Sapphic sci-fi space opera.  Tangents include, but not limited to pirates, tea, food and most importantly, fountain pens.  Find Aliette on the socials: https://www.aliettedebodard.com/ https://www.instagram.com/aliettedb/   @aliettedb ma...

Lauren was one of those fantasy kids who grew up on D&D and The Forgotten Realms so she obviously had to devour Legends and Lattes and talk to the wonderful Travis Baldree about her newest favourite found family and the coffee shop she'd most like to visit even though she doesn't drink coffee.  Legends and Lattes is the cosy fantasy that you don't know is missing from your life!...

Lauren and Charlotte discuss the myth surrounding two of their favourite types of flowers - roses and lilies.  Tell us what you've been loving....

Today's episode celebrates the release of Godkiller by Hannah Kaner. Charlotte and Lauren enjoyed Kissen's story and debate over the cuteness of the god of white lies Skedi. Congratulations to Hannah for her first novel, it's full of adventure, intrigue, romance and sassy lines.  Hannah's socials (although we disagree that Hannah isn't funny enough); Instagram: @hanfrankan...

Laura Wood joins Charlotte and Lauren to talk about her latest YA novel The Agency for Scandal.  Described as 'An all-female detective agency righting wrongs at the end of the nineteenth century' we could not resist diving head first into the world of Isobel Stanhope. Especially for Lauren who was once described as 'starting drama where there is none'.  Website: www. Lauraclare...

The rules of The Midnight Game are simple. 1) Do not turn on the lights, 2) Do not go to sleep, 3) Do not leave the building. So, are you ready to play? Lauren and Charlotte discuss The Midnight Game, the latest spooky YA novel by Cynthia Murphy, which is updated Point Horror for 2023. The three share a love of the ridiculousness that is Riverdale, plus discuss whether they would actually play. No...

In today's episode, Charlotte quizzes Lauren on the books they have read and interviewed for this year between them in 2022 and they tell you which books they are excited for coming in 2023.  Tell us what you've been loving....

We start to round out the year going back to our roots with a plant based minisode (pun fully intended). We discuss the story of Dionysus and Ampelus and whether or not you should provoke a Goddess for no good reason.  Follow us on @demythifyingthepodcast on Instagram and you'll see the paintings we talk about. Plus any other Olympus related content and episode teasers. You can also listen to...

Today's episode sees the Demyth ladies go off on multiple tangents to celebrate all things Christmas. Chatting to Beth Garrod about her latest book, All The Jingle Ladies. Get ready for all the feels. Website: www.bethgarrod.com Twitter: @bethg Instagram: @beth__garrod Tell us what you've been loving....

This episode takes us to the seafront of Brighton, with a banging soundtrack you can play while reading The Songs You've Never Heard. We speak  to Becky Jerams about this unique concept booksical and find out her Top 5s....You'll have to listen for the answers! All the socials: @BeckyJerams @EllieWyattMusic www.thesongsyouveneverheard.com http://www.beckyjerams.com/ http://www.elliewyatt...

When Charlotte gets herself locked out, Lauren has a wonderful time talking to the delightful Gina Blaxill about her books, All The Better To See You and Good Enough To Eat.  Feminist retellings of Little Red Riding Hood and Hansel and Gretel. Books perfect for the snuggly weather.  Play along with who would you rather kiss Disney edition at the end of the episodes, the answers may very well surpr...

Lauren got to hang out with Alex all the way back in September to talk about the book of dreams "A Taste of Gold and Iron". What better way to enjoy Queervember with the most incredible M/M romance that includes so many of the best tropes, courtly intruige and an Ottoman Empire inspired fantasy.  This book is in Laurens top five of the year and if she could drink a potion to forget the b...

Carrying on Queervember with Rebecca Mix! What do you get when your morally grey anti-hero witch who's supposed to kill her future prince husband falls in love with his stunning beautiful princess sister? It's all the Queerness you could want set against a backdrop that deals with politics, trauma, family issues combined with magic.  The Ones We Burn is a total book of dreams! Plus Rebec...

Happy Sapphic Sunday! Carrying on with Queervember Lauren talks to Freya Marske about A Restless Truth. They briefly touch on book one (A Marvelous Light) in 'The Last Binding Trilogy' before getting into everything "A Restless Truth" . Join them on board as they set off on a Trans-Atlantic adventure filled with Mystery, Magic and Sapphic Romance. This is definately one of Laur...

Since it's Queervember and Lauren isn't ready to give up on the spooky Halloween vibes yet the girls welcome their second Tiny Ghost Press author on in the shape of Justin Arnold. Justin takes the girls to Hollow Jasper (where you would never actually live) and introduces them to Dane and his new friends the Reds. They also stop by the Hollow Bean for a quick hot drink and try and solve...

In this episode, Emily Thiede's fantasy takes the Demyth ladies to the coast of Italy, when they discuss the novel This Vicious Grace. We fell in love with Alessa and Dante and we think you will too. Grab some limoncello and settle in as the Finestra finds her Fonte and tries not to kill this one!  Follow Emily on the Socials Instagram: @ektwrites Twitter: @ektwrites TikTok: @ektwrites Tell u...

Kat Cho joins the Demyth ladies to talk about her duology AND her K-Drama inspired novel. Learn about aspects of Korean mythology and fangirl over cute boyband members. Spoiler timestamp: skip to 1:15:05 for Once Upon a K-Prom if you want to avoid Wicked Fox or Vicious Spirits spoilers. Website: www.katchowrites.com Twitter: @KatCho Instagram: @katchowrites Tell us what you've been loving....