WARNING NSFWWell, Cat hadn’t planned on coming back to the podcast until the second season was planned. She came across a short story in her Facebook feed that just begged to be reviewed/read out loud. Kissing the Coronavirus by M.J. Edwards is

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Saint Dionysus Has Officially Retired from Fan Fiction

Jun 29th, 2020 8m 40s

"But one of the biggest reasons I have chosen this moment to leave fanfiction isn’t just because I finished Addicted, but because our current social climate made me realize a lot of things. I’ve had a lot of time to think about what it is to be

Writing with Anxiety—Therapy or Trigger

May 9th, 2020 1h 15m

SEASON FINALE: Episode 12 of Original Characters.Today’s guest is Jessi aka Shaya Lonnie, best known in the Harry Potter Fandom for her works, The Debt of Time, Presque Toujours Pur, and Safe Word is Devil’s Snare. This is a big, heavy, topical

The Publishing Journey

May 2nd, 2020 59m 51s

Episode 11 of Original Characters. I’m your host, Cat Dionisio. Before I introduce this episode’s guest, I want to thank all the new listeners, and for letting me be your quarantine entertainment. On today’s show, I have Kelly Blanchard. She cu

Inspiration from Lore, Myths, and Life Itself

Apr 25th, 2020 1h 12m

Episode 10 of Original Characters! I’m your host, Cat Dionisio. Hey everyone? I’ve lost track of days and time. I just know that a podcast episode had to go up. This time, I had on my good friend, Rachel Mitchell on the podcast. Known to the Ha

When Science Fiction Becomes Prophetic

Apr 18th, 2020 1h 11m

Episode 9 of Original Characters! I’m your host, Cat Dionisio. How’s everyone holding up? I hope you’re okay! This episode, I chatted with Jessica Page, also known as Tofadeawayagain. I found a kindred spirit. We talked about being super emo, o

Author/Illustrator Collaboration

Apr 11th, 2020 1h 19m

Episode 8 of Original Characters! I’m your host, Cat Dionisio. Last episode was sweet and wholesome. This one is not. This episode is chock full of swearing, excessive flattery, existential crises, fandom pressures, deep thoughts on cultural id

Families in the Fandom

Apr 4th, 2020 1h 4m

Today we touch the more wholesome side of fanfic! Laura and Anna, grew up homeschooled with the freedom to express their creativity and love of fandoms at an early age. And as my kids have transitioned my kids to e-learning while we shelter in

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Hiatus Update

Apr 2nd, 2020 13m 31s

Episode 6 of Original Characters is finally here. It’s a short, but heavy one. Cat gives you a short glimpse into what it’s like to lose a close family member to COVID-19 and the effects of grief on creativity. Also, please excuse the nervous l

Preparation and Dedication

Feb 29th, 2020 1h 6m

Episode 5 of Original Characters! I can’t believe we’re already here! I’m your host, Cat Dionisio. Today we have the lovely Kelly who is also known as Writerspassion18 in the Harry Potter fandom best known for Happily Divorced. Kelly has also s

World-Building a Series

Feb 22nd, 2020 1h 20m

Our fourth episode is here! Join Cat as she sits down with Midnight Valkyrie aka Francis Tupelo aka Jamie to discuss, “World-Building a Series.” A veteran of the Twilight Fandom and currently writing for the Harry Potter Fandom, Jamie is workin

Canon, Fanon, and Making It Your Own

Feb 15th, 2020 1h 2m

Our third episode is here! The enthusiastic, lover of fantasy and television fanfic and author of Princess of Undersea, Leslie Conzatti, sat down with me to discuss, “Canon, Fanon, and Making it your own.” Join us as we gripe about poor continu

Scriptwriting and Narrative Fiction

Feb 8th, 2020 1h 41m

WARNING: Some adult language including swearing and sexual innuendosOur second episode is here! The wonderful Julie sat down with me to discuss “Scriptwriting and Narrative Fiction.” We discuss the trouble with having dual lives, the similariti

Starting the Journey to Original Content.

Feb 1st, 2020 1h 14m

It’s our first episode! The wonderful Josie Moone sat down with me to discuss “Starting the Journey to Original Content.” We discuss jumping from fanfiction to original content, pen names and privacy on social media, fangirl over Greta Gerwig,

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