Demythifying

Lets make this Micaela Monday! This episode is a little bit different for Lauren and Charlotte as they focus on the beauty on the outside. Who therefore could be a more perfect guest than Micaela Alcaino. Walk into any bookstore in the UK and some stores over the world and you'll see her work. The girls are huge fans and have the best time talking about her work, her process, what she likes t...

Lauren and Charlotte learn all about swapping identities with Linsey Miller author of Belle Revolte (among other things).  It's an identity swap with two badass female MC's - what could be better?? Follow Linsey on all the socials (especially as L & C aren't finished with her yet) Insta - @linsey.miller Twitter - @linseymiller www.linseymiller.com Tell us what you've been lo...

If like Charlotte and Lauren your taste in men in the modern 17th Century Man then come and listen to the girls talk to Rosie Andrews about Leviathan. Sunday Times bestseller for her debut novel isn't too shabby. It's a bit witchy, a bit historical and it'll definitely get you thinking about your choice of familiar and if you'd want to marry a witchhunter. Find Rosie on twitter...

Charlotte and Lauren are creeped out at Begars Abbey (emotionally not physically) by author of the novel V.L.Valentine. They geek out about ghosts and delve into the secrets of the book. Perfect for a goth  girl (or person) summer. Follow Vikki on twitter - @valentinevikki Tell us what you've been loving....

Lauren and Charlotte welcome you to their first episode created for the July 2022 Paper Orange Box. This episode they tell you briefly the most common version of Hades & Persephone before Lauren interviews Melinda all about her new book Her Dark Wings. It's a Persephone retelling and the book pick of the month for July. They get into the book, learn which Greek god Melinda would prefer to...

Lauren and Charlotte delve into the City of Dusk with this episode's guest Tara Sim. Four Realms with four gods and four Heirs. Part one of a trilogy the girls can't wait for the next book! Follow Tara on the socials website: www.tarasim.com twitter: Tara Sim 💀 (@EachStarAWorld) / Twitter the 'gram: @tarasimauthor Tell us what you've been loving....

Lauren and Charlotte talk to Chloe Timms about her debut novel "The Seawomen". They get into the inhabitants of Edens Isle, the mysterious Seawomen and our MC Esta.  Lauren and Charlotte can't rave about this book enough!!  Find Chloe at https://www.chloetimms.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/clotimms/ https://mobile.twitter.com/clotimms And find her podcast https://shows.acast.com/...

Lauren and Charlotte hang out with Vanessa Len and talk about her debut novel Only A Monster! Time travel... enemies to lovers?... adventure....  this book delivers on so many levels. If you havent read it then pick it up ASAP Find Vanessa on Instagram  https://instagram.com/vanessa.len_writes?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= @vanessa.len_writes Tell us what you've been loving....

What do Lauren and Francesca May have in common? They both love Sapphic witches.... Diving in deep this pride into Francesca's amazing book Wild and Wicked Things. Set in the jazz twenties on the mysterious Crow Island it combines blood magic, secrets, friendship and scandal.... Follow us on @demythifyingthepodcast on Instagram and you'll see the paintings we talk about. Plus any other O...

Lauren and Charlotte veer off myth briefly to discuss the history of the Sacred Band of Thebes, then back to myth for the trans-sapphic love story of Iphis and Ianthe, followed by the girl's first Haitian myth.  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 a...

Lauren and Charlotte talk to Aneesa Marufu about her new YA novel The Balloon Thief. Incorporating a mix of mythology, magic and culture, this story will take you on the adventure of a lifetime. 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 all our episodes on www...

Every year King's College in London puts on a Greek Play so in anticipation of going Lauren and Charlotte recorded a special episode. Joined by Oliver Graham (the second year student in charge of directing this years play) they learn about which play is being put on, how it's being put on and are generally just hyped up about it. Oliver was an absolute sweetie and the girls had the best...

Lauren and Charlotte talk to the wonderful J.M.Miro about the first book in the Talents series - Ordinary Monsters. Pitched to the girls as Dickensian X-men meets Northern Lights they were all over it. It blends horror, fantasy and realism and it's the thickest book they've read for the podcast so far.  Follow us on @demythifyingthepodcast on Instagram and you'll see the paintings w...

In this episode of DeMyth Turns the Page With... Lauren is super excited to explore one family's journey across continents and generations with Melissa Fu in her debut novel Peach Blossom Spring.  https://melissafu.com/readers-area/ Follow us on @demythifyingthepodcast on Instagram and you'll see the paintings we talk about. Plus any other book related content and episode teasers. You ca...

Not only do Charlotte and Lauren love Mythology but they love to read in general. This is episode  of Demyth Turns the Page which they'll be doing alongside regular Demyth content. For this the girls are super excited to nerd out with Sophie Irwin. Her debut novel "A Lady's Guide to Fortune Hunting" just came out in and is giving them all the Bridgerton/Jane Austin vibes they c...

Lauren and Charlotte have their notepads ready with all the water puns they could fit into one episode so join them as they dive into Lord of the sea Poseidon.  No area is off limits, alternative childhood stories, his VERY extensive love life, his personality and whatever else they could cram in to really wet your appetite.  Follow us on @demythifyingthepodcast on Instagram and you'll see th...

Not only do Charlotte and Lauren love Mythology but they love to read in general. This is episode two of Demyth Turns the Page which they'll be doing alongside regular Demyth content. Last year Lauren met Jennifer Saint at a book signing and the rest is history.  Jennifer wrote the amazing Ariadne and Electra which comes out today, and in this episode they get into Ariadne. Sadly Charlotte co...

Not only do Charlotte and Lauren love Mythology but they love to read in general. This is episode three of Demyth Turns the Page which they'll be doing alongside regular Demyth content. For this the girls are super excited to nerd out with JJA Harwood! Her debut novel "The Shadow in the Glass" just came out in paperback after becoming a Sunday Times top 10 bestseller last year. Foll...

Not only do Charlotte and Lauren love Mythology but they love to read in general. This is episode two of Demyth Turns the Page which they'll be doing alongside regular Demyth content. For this the girls are super excited to nerd out with Mary Watson over her new book "Blood to Poison". Follow us on @demythifyingthepodcast on Instagram and you'll see the paintings we talk about....

Since we're now in Spring Charlotte and Lauren thought it would be fitting to look at myths related to flowers in Greek Mythology (since there's multiple). Over the next few minisodes you can expect to learn about where some of your favourite flowers came from. This episode they cover Echo and Narcissus and Apollo and Hyacinth  and there's a lot of stunning artwork along with it. Fo...

Since Lauren and Charlotte covered Hades last episode and it's spring time now it's time to look at how he met his main squeeze Persephone and mum in law Demeter 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 all our episodes on www.demythpod.co.uk where...

Not only do Charlotte and Lauren love Mythology but they love to read in general. This is episode one of Demyth Turns the Page, their new super special episodes which they'll be doing alongside regular Demyth content. This episode they celebrate with Susan Stokes-Chapman who released her debut novel 'Pandora' which teases Greek Mythology in Georgian London. Find Susan: https://www.s...

Lauren and Charlotte finally wanted to extend some love to the Lord of the Underworld Hades and his best boy! Who is Hades and should we be afraid of him? Who were his other lovers? And sharing stories about people who encounter him. They also explore ideas of the underworld and Lauren tests Charlotte with another one of her brilliant games - All about the Inferno. Follow us on @demythifyingthepod...

Happy International Womens Day! Raise your hand if you've ever been personally victimised by Hera! Lauren and Charlotte aren't saying that NONE of her behaviour is questionable, far from it! They do however want to give some love to the first lady of Olympus and maybe show people that she isn't always as bad as she seems. Joined by Monica from Rewriting Myth they come at Hera from d...

Charlotte and Lauren certainly haven't been blessed by Apollo to be able to tell you what your star sign has in store for you but they can teach you the mythic origins. It's the final of the star sign minisodes and they cover Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces. It's their favorite because its the episode we cover Lauren'  (saving the best til last) Follow us on @demyth...