Swords & Sapphics
Rachel Bowdler, Ivana Maříková
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Abductions and Other Forms of Entertainment
Swords & Sapphics
04/30/25 • 62 min
We prepare for our first break of the season this week with a one-on-one catch-up about everything we're enjoying - including all things Sims 4 (buckle in; it gets weird). We then answer some questions from our much appreciated listeners about writing, upcoming publishing plans, and the journey so far as indie and trad authors.
Theme song: Forces of Attraction by Scott Holmes Music
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About Joy with Samantha Leigh
Swords & Sapphics
03/19/25 • 56 min
This week, we chat with author and tattoo artist Samantha Leigh about her queer literary romance novel, Joy, including the book's Liverpudlian roots, how the characters came to life, what it was like to work with a small northern press, and future plans!
Theme song: Forces of Attraction by Scott Holmes Music
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Marketing with the Sapphics
Swords & Sapphics
05/31/23 • 71 min
After we catch up on what we're currently enjoying as usual, we dive into what might be a painful subject to some... marketing. In Episode 6, we discussed our writing processes and in Episode 8, we talked about publishing your book. Now it's time to talk about how to market your little brainchild! Ivy offers her expert insights on how to approach marketing and what channels might be the best for you when promoting your story.
Theme song: Forces of Attraction by Scott Holmes Music
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About Dublin Drag Mysteries with Kitty Murphy
Swords & Sapphics
12/04/24 • 62 min
For our newest episode, we were joined by our last guest of the year – Kitty Murphy! We asked about the inspiration behind her Dublin Drag Mysteries series, how she fell in love with drag, what type of research, if any, she does for her murders (visiting an autopsy was mentioned), and so much more!
Theme song: Forces of Attraction by Scott Holmes Music
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Looking Back and Forward
Swords & Sapphics
12/18/24 • 61 min
Today, we're wraping up season 3 of Swords & Sapphics. It's been one hell of a year, so for today's episode, we've decided to take a look back at our accomplishments and joys. We also shared what we're excited about or would like to do next year! Thank you all for being part of our journey. We can't wait to show you what we have planned. We wish you happy holidays and a happy New Year!
Theme song: Forces of Attraction by Scott Holmes Music
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Our TBR before 2025
Swords & Sapphics
11/06/24 • 75 min
This week, we picked out ten books we'd like to finish before the end of the year. Get a glimpse into our TBR and wish us luck as we try to combat our reading slumps!
Theme song: Forces of Attraction by Scott Holmes Music
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Querying an Agent with Laura Bennett
Swords & Sapphics
08/28/24 • 70 min
For this week's episode, we were joined by The Liverpool Literary Agency's Laura Bennett. She shared with us how she became a literary agent, what she loves about it and other things about the job, that might come as a surprise to us all. And if you're a writer looking to be represented, you will learn a few tips on how to pick and query an agent!
Theme song: Forces of Attraction by Scott Holmes Music
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About Wooing the Witch Queen with Stephanie Burgis
Swords & Sapphics
03/05/25 • 54 min
For this week's episode, we were joined by Stephanie Burgis to talk about her new romantasy book, Wooing the Witch Queen. She told us all about the first book in the Queens of Villany series, what we can be excited about next, and where she finds her inspiration to write new stories after creating over 50 of them!
Theme song: Forces of Attraction by Scott Holmes Music
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About Modern Divination with Isa Agajanian
Swords & Sapphics
02/19/25 • 67 min
Our first guest of this season is the author of Modern Divination, Isa Agajanian. We talked about what inspired this book, all the changes it went through, and Isa's experience in both indie and trad publishing. They also teased a few more projects they're working on (we're so excited).
Theme song: Forces of Attraction by Scott Holmes Music
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About How We End with LM Juniper
Swords & Sapphics
04/02/25 • 64 min
This episode, we get apocalyptic with L.M. Juniper, chatting all about his zombie novel HOW WE END alongside the vast array of representation it features, including the importance of Asian and trans identities within the genre. We also get excited for L.M.'s upcoming sapphic romantasy and explore the importance of found family at the end of the world.
Theme song: Forces of Attraction by Scott Holmes Music
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FAQ
How many episodes does Swords & Sapphics have?
Swords & Sapphics currently has 61 episodes available.
What topics does Swords & Sapphics cover?
The podcast is about Literature, Film, Reading, Tv Show, Podcasts, Books, Book, Arts, Movie, Tv & Film and Cinema.
What is the most popular episode on Swords & Sapphics?
The episode title 'About Wooing the Witch Queen with Stephanie Burgis' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Swords & Sapphics?
The average episode length on Swords & Sapphics is 62 minutes.
How often are episodes of Swords & Sapphics released?
Episodes of Swords & Sapphics are typically released every 13 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of Swords & Sapphics?
The first episode of Swords & Sapphics was released on Jun 19, 2022.
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