Demythifying

Happy Queervember! Lauren and Charlotte gallivant around York in search of answers with Rosie Talbot, when they discuss her novel Sixteen Souls. Described as a 'spooky romantasy' by Waterstones, we loved this LGBT+ novel and want our very own Dante, the ghost dog. Instagram: @Merrowchild Tiktok: @Merrowchild Twitter:  @Merrowchild Website: https://www.rosietalbot.co.uk/ Tell us what you&...

Lyndall Clipstone writes about monsters and the girls who like to kiss them. So who else would Lauren possibly want for the DeMyth Turns the Page Halloween ep of 2022. Join Violetta at the Lakesedge estate as she learns about the "monster" who lives there, strengthens her bond with The Lord Under and most importantly learns all about the importance of a good bargain. Find Lyndall on the...

Closing out Demyth Spooktober episode  with the biggest double dose of Dark Academia anyone could wish for! Self published author turned Tik-Tok and Publishing Sensation Olivie Blake comes to welcome Lauren and Charlotte into the Atlas Society.  Six Magicians given the opportunity of a lifetime and only five can be welcomed into the society??? That's not remotely ominous. Delving into BOTH Th...

Happy Spooktober and get ready for all the gothic sci fi vibes you could ever want for Halloween! Set in an isolated chateau in what Lauren assumes in the far north somewhere in a post apocalyptic world is set Leech by Hiron Ennes. It makes Lauren think more about science than she has since her GCSE's. It leaves you not knowing who to trust, thinking about your own bodily autonomy and wonderi...

It's a Spooktober Sunday where Lauren and Charlotte dive into Waking The Witch with Rachel Burge. It's a contemporary spooky fantasy set in the real world while mixing in Authurian legend all on a creepy island that actually exists. Spoiler alert... Merlin wasn't actually the good guy from the Disney's Sword in the Stone. Lauren and Charlotte love a badass female MC and Rachel...

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Lauren had a Sapphic Summer reading the book... and a Sapphic September talking to Saara but Sapphic is for every season! What better way to celebrate Black History Month too than "The Final Strife" which is an epic fantasy that takes inspiration from Saara's heritage, Arabian myths and Ghanain folklore.  Get ready to check your blood colour and your privilege! Decide which trial yo...

In this episode of DeMyth Turns the Page, Lauren and Charlotte are joined by Katy Birchall, who gives them tips on How Not to be a Vampire Slayer. They also talk about the sequel, The Vampire Slayers Survival Guide. Charlotte's perfect level of spooky for this month, two great middle grade books for the season.  Instagram: @katybirchallauthor Website: www.katybirchallauthor.com Twitter: @Katy...

In this episode, Lauren and Charlotte speak to Adalyn Grace and fan girl over how much they enjoyed Belladonna.  Website: https://adalyngraceauthor.com/ Instagram: @authoradalyngrace Tell us what you've been loving....

To celebrate this years Black History Month, Lauren and Charlotte start scratching at the surface of some African Myths. In this minisode, they discuss the origins of the land and men. Tell us what you've been loving....

Happy Magic Monday! October means spooky season so welcome to Spooktober. Lauren and Charlotte host a coven meeting with all around amazing Cari Thomas as the ultimate way to kick of this years Halloween season. Cari is currently weaving the incredible Language of Magic series starting with Threadneedle and the Hedgewitch novella which the three of them get into (with the obligatory spoiler sectio...

This is Lauren and Charlotte's first episode in conjunction with Tiny Ghost Press - an independant publisher that specialises in Queer YA fiction...... Therefore it should come as no surprise that this book is Queer AF! Getting 100% ready for Spooky Season Xan Van Rooyen lets the girls enrol in an internation school for magic based in Finland where students are sorted into magic by their elem...

Lioness of Punjab is historical YA fiction with a main character that is EVERYTHING Lauren wanted. Learning about Mai Bhago with Anita Jari Kharbanda was an absolute privilage and Lauren reccomends the book to everyone. Anita clearly did her research and tells us a story that blends her own fictionalisation with real historical details about the real Mai Bhago and it was an absolute joy. Plus she...

Lauren is a massive fan of Dan Jones and when she spied him at a bookshop she couldn't resist the opportunity to ask him on the podcast to talk about his debut fiction Essex Dogs set during the Hundred Years War.  Follow the fictional band of mercenaries during very real battles as they land on the beaches of France and stay loyal to each other and try not to be killed. Follow Dan online Face...

Just over a year ago Charlotte and Lauren created a podcast and dreamed that one day Natalie Haynes would come on and talk to them. Somehow by miracle of the Olympians she agreed and they timed the episode to celebrate and discuss her newest novel StoneBlind. Obviously the girls couldn't miss out the opportunity for a quick tour where they touch on Children of Jocasta, A Thousand Ships and Pa...

Charlotte and Lauren chat to Kalynn Bayron about her duology This Wicked Fate.  When they say they're magic.... they're ACTUAL black girl magic. They've both fallen totally in love with Briseis! Find Kalynn on the socials: Twitter/Insta/Tiktok - @kalynnbayron Kalynn Bayron Author Tell us what you've been loving....

In this episode, Lauren and Charlotte get their You've Got Mail fix with a dash of mystique and a few corpses thrown in for good measure, while chatting to Megan Bannen about her new novel The Undertaking of Hart & Mercy. Instagram: @meganbannen Website: www.meganbannen.com Tell us what you've been loving....

Lauren doesn't read sci-fi but.... The girls talk to Kate Dylan about Mindwalker. Its amazing... the cover is hella pink.... and did we mention it was amazing? Find Kate on the socials Instagram/Twitter/TikTok: @thekatedylan Tell us what you've been loving....

Get ready to solve a mystery with Charlotte and Lauren as they dive into the Elemental Detectives with Patrice Lawrence.  Set in London the book takes the main characters and the girls on a tour meeting all the unexpected beings that you've never noticed before. It's a race against time and the stakes are high! Find Patrice on the socials: Twitter/Insta @Lawrencepatrice Tell us what you&...

Charlotte and Lauren met the Corrs (as in sister author duo not the Irish band) and they told them to enjoy the Underworld. The girls enjoyed the journey so much they decided to delve into it with the sisters. Not saying C & L are waiting for the sequel.... but if they could count down the days to release date they would! Follow the sisters! https://corrsisters.com/ Twitter: @katharinecorr @li...

Charlotte and Lauren had the best time hanging out with Emily Victoria and talking about This Golden Flame! Ancient greece, rune, automatons and a badass girl pirate. Www.avictoriantale.com Follow Emily on twitter and insta @avictoriantale Tell us what you've been loving....

Lauren opened a book subscription box one day and found 'The Drowned Woods' inside. Does it get much better than a magic heist littered with Welsh folklore and legend? The girls didn't think so and they invited Emily on as quickly as the possibly could to pronounce the unpronounceable (maybe that's just Lauren), fangirl over morally grey characters and champion the goodest of g...

For this episode of Turns the Page, the girls consume knowledge and run up and down the country with Sunyi Dean, talking about her novel The Book Eaters. 'Eat books not brains'.  Find Sunyi on socials https://sunyidean.com/ Twitter: @Blind_Nycteris Instagram:  @sunyidean Tell us what you've been loving....

Join Lauren and Charlotte as they celebrate a WHOLE YEAR since the release of the first episode.  They pick some of their favourite clips and talk favourite moments and challenges they've had along the way.  Thank you to everyone who has helped/appeared on the podcast already, here's to the next twelve months, Tell us what you've been loving....

For this episode of Turns the Page, the girls traverse the rough waters and talk to Annie Kirby about her debut full length novel The Hollow Sea. They talk about the inspiration for the book both folklore and the real life struggle of being childless. It's a beautiful story and they felt genuinely privileged to talk to Annie. Find Annie on the socials  website - https://www.anniekirby.com/ tw...