The Scribe’s Journal

Join Scribe as he follows a thread of inspiration from 19th Century George MacDonald to the modern Andrew Peterson. To read Andrew Peterson's tribute to Rich Mullins, check out this article: https://www.rabbitroom.com/post/a-legacy-of-love-my-rich-mullins-story And yes, I know I said the same thing but backwards when talking about Catholics and Protestants... Switched both when I should have switc...

Though mentioned by C.S. Lewis many times, George MacDonald is an often-overlooked piece of fantasy and Christian literature history. Who was this Scotsman whose book "Phantastes" was the baptism of Lewis' imagination? And why did J.R.R. Tolkien look at it with such a critical eye? And how do you even pronounce that title? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subs...

R.C. Lloyd, author of Chronic Defiance (and many more unpublished works!) joins the podcast again to talk about faith, the impact it has on writing, and her thoughts on the beauty of reading. Check it out, as well as her book, which you can by here: https://www.amazon.com/Chronic-Defiance-R-C-Lloyd/dp/B0CNWZJ89R If you'd like to support her directly or get signed copies, check out her instagram @b...

Scribe and Violet sit down and talk about what it means to be a Christian who writes darker themes. How should we approach it? How far should we go? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit scribeofworlds.substack.com

As we prepare for this coming spring, Scribe is purposefully vague about his thoughts on the intersection of faith and art, but shares two chapters from The Raven's Cur, the backstory of the folk-hero Ravenscur! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit scribeofworlds.substack.com

During February, Scribe and Violet challenged themselves to write four hundred words each day. How did it go? You can find out on this review episode! Featuring zombie apocalypse, robots taking drugs, and lots more! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit scribeofworlds.substack.com

Come on back to Cupid's Counseling for a session of advice, assistance and maybe even some matchmaking! Part two of our Relationship Therapist special - Part One not needed! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit scribeofworlds.substack.com

What if Cupid was a relationship therapist? One that only served people stuck in Troped Relationships? Join Scribe and Violet as they try to find out the answer to these, the real questions of our time! Happy Belated Valentine's Day! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit scribeofworlds.substack.com

We start with a simple idea, trying to find your soulmate. We end with an AI system that controls your love-life, and the two young adults who are trying to get out from under it's digital thumb... Welcome, ladies and gentleman, to Soulmate AU! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit scribeofworlds.substack.com

We finish our destruction of Sesame Street with this gripping conclusion! And remember - I'll never let go, Jack-I mean, Grover! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit scribeofworlds.substack.com

Your favorite author wannabes are BACK with another session of ruining your childhood... Well, not Scribe's, because he grew up under the kind of rock that didn't have Sesame Street. But regardless, it's time to go dark and probe deep questions that make us wonder... What's new on The Street? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus...

Universes unite! Scribe and Violet conduct interviews on two of their characters, then force them into the same room, like owners of dogs that want them to be best friends. Does it work, or not? You tell us! Featuring... Well, it's a lot. Hope you enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit scribeofworlds.substack...

Scribe and Violet dive back into the world of Chad and Angel, the Old Year and New Year tasked with finding Janus, the overseer of January and mandatory job training. Without him, the year cannot stop - but can they find him in time? Not if Scribe and Violet don't STOP WORLDBUILDING! Includes two bonus scenes from our story! Check them out at the end! Follow us on Instagram @scribesjournalpod or @...

We start with an idea... A year that refuses to end. We end with an absent teacher, a burnt out temporal caretaker and a fresh-faced recruit ready to make his way in this world. Confused? We were too for most of it. Join us next week as we come up with a plot for this currently untitled story! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus...

With Christmas just over a week away, Scribe and Violet turn their attention to the Christmas classic - the Hallmark Movie. Armed with two AI generated Hallmark Plots, they wrap each story up and add a neat little bow, including Meryl Streep, Hallmark Trope Wheels and lots more! If you want to take the same Buzzfeed Quiz, here is the link! https://www.buzzfeed.com/aglover/ai-hallmark-christmas-mov...

Ever wanted to see some of your favorite songs turned into a story of some kind? Well, Scribe and Violet each roll for a random song from their Top 100 Spotify plays and try to force them together into some kind of story. Is it genius or maniac? You'll have to decide when you listen to this adaptation of Harry Style's "Music for a Sushi Restaurant" and "Lucky Day" by Truslow.   If you have a title...

We start off December with a bang - a therapy inducing trip into a Peanut's retelling of nuclear winter and betrayal. There's not much else to say, except we apologize briefly and hope you listen regardless! Join us on Tuesday, December 5th for a livestream with all our NaNoWriMo guests at 7:30, EST! Hope to see you there! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subs...

We finish out the NaNoWriMo series with our final guest, R. C. Lloyd, author of the upcoming poetry collection, "Chronic Defiance." You can find her, and info on how to purchase her book, at beca.poetry on Instagram. Check her out! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit scribeofworlds.substack.com

We welcome L. B. Perdan, author of the Black Crow Flies, back to the Scribe's Journal to talk about upcoming release and her current project in NaNoWriMo. Don't miss it! Check out Lauren at https://lbperdan.com/ or @authorlbperdan on Instagram and Twitter (or X for all y'all who care about that sort of thing) and @laurenzyano on TikTok. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this w...

On our second NaNoWriMo author interview, we host Grant (@grantipher_yt on Instagram), one of our biggest fans (definitely in the top five), who is also a fantastic writer. He shares his wisdom and approach to this month in a very short podcast, leaving all the more time to GO WRITE! Thanks, Grant, for coming along, and we wish you (and all other NaNoWriMo authors) success this year! This is a pub...

Our first surprise guest! Our very own Violet Author, first time NaNoWriMo participant! As National Novel Writing Month begins, the Scribe and Violet talk about Violet’s project for this year - Out of Time, a time travel murder mystery that has a unique origin. Meanwhile, Scribe recounts his first experience and some tips and tricks for anyone working on their 50,000 words this month! Featuring: S...

In the final episode of our Spooktacular Series, a pairing is made of the classic novel, "Anne of Green Gables" and the new-to-Scribe cryptid, the Mongolian Death Worm. Tackling this seemingly impossible task, the Scribe and Violet will be pushed to the limit. Think you know Anne of Green Gables? Think again as you jump into the world of the Okanagan Desert of Canada. Check out our Spooky Stickers...

Recorded together in the same room (for the first time since our first few episodes!) the Scribe and Violet dive into the elements of building suspense in your stories. Featuring talking shop, hot takes from Scribe and Violet and a begrudging reference to Harry Potter. Check out the Scribe and Violet Ghost Stickers on Redbubble! We think they're pretty great. This is a public episode. If you would...

The worlds of Science Fiction and the Wild West collide when the Violet Author and the Scribe discover a new world, settled by aliens and overrun by adventurers. The Swarm comes in 7 days! Will you be able to survive? Featuring DnD races, Big Folk and Small Folk, Positive Antagonism and lots more! Check out the notesheet (and our full recap) at https://scribeofworlds.com/the-scribes-journal-podcas...

In the first official spooky episode (our soft launch, if you will), we look at what lengths vampires will go to get their precious items, stolen by the British government, back. The episode culminates in special scene from this story line dramatically read by the Scribe and Violet! Featuring: A spooky Ruh-Roh-Raggy, a gargoyle fathered guard, tangential confusion, and a stuffy Scribe! As always,...