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Welcome to another episode of Storybeast, where Courtney Shack and Ghabiba talk about the transformational power of story.This episode is a little different to our usual whimsy. In it, we discuss:how storytelling is more than just books. It's community, it's, "I see you, I believe you, I am here."how narratives shape our societyhow we can move the narrative in a direction that allows for change and what that means in terms of the ways we tell storythe positive (!) role of social mediaThanks to the amazing Deore for our music. You can find more of her work on Spotify. If you'd like to support this pod, please consider leaving us a review. Stay beastly, friends. Your rage is valid.

Welcome to another LEGENDARY episode of Storybeast! Our Legendaries are special guests who are an expert within their area of storytelling. In this episode, Ghabiba Weston and Courtney Shack have the pleasure of interviewing legendary S.A. Chakraborty.Shannon Chakraborty is the critically acclaimed, New York Times bestselling author of The Daevabad Trilogy and The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi. Her work has been translated into over a dozen languages and nominated for the Hugo, Locus, World Fantasy, Crawford, and Astounding awards. You can find her online at www.sachakraborty.com or on Instagram at @SAChakrabooks.In this episode:Shannon discusses her past and forthcoming work, including her recent release, The Tapestry of FateWe chat about motherhood, middle aged characters, and how we feel oddly similar to the mother-pirate, Amina, as she balances family life and adventuresShannon gives insight into her research process when it comes to historical fantasy workWe discuss the importance of writing responsibly for stories that take place IRL and how that does not mean the end of creativity We hear the worst piece of writing advice, according to ShannonShannon threatens to send us pictures of historical ships, but we actually like itWe have a terrifying storybeast revealedA long, scintillating discussion of chocolate ensuesFor more storytelling content to your inbox,⁠⁠⁠ ⁠subscribe to our newsletter⁠. Feel free to reach out if you want to talk story or snacks!A warm thank you to Deore for our musical number. You can find more of her creative work on Spotify.As ever, thank you for listening, Beasties! Please consider leaving a review to support this podcast.Be brave, stay beastly!

Your beasts are back and ready to kick off Season 6 with whimsy and swords!In this episode, you'll hear Ghabiba and Courtney chat about:- Storybeast's upcoming Romantasy conference (use code STORYBEASTRS26 to get $30 off the early bird price)- Your new (and thrifted) beasts- biological shifts that can change your perspective- calling the GUARDS!- Courtney's peaceful endeavors involving pirates, poison, and assassins.- and of course, our summer snacks!A special thank you to Deore for our music. You can find her incredible work on Spotify.The Storybeast podcast is where you'll find Courtney Shack and Ghabiba chatting about the transformational power of story (and snacks). Thank you so much for being here! If you enjoyed this episode, we'd love if you could leave a review.

Welcome to another LEGENDARY episode of Storybeast! Our Legendaries are special guests who are an expert within their area of storytelling. In this episode, Ghabiba Weston and Courtney Shack have the pleasure of interviewing legendary Nisha J. Tuli.Nisha J Tuli is a New York Times, USA Today, Sunday Times, Indie Next, and Spiegel bestselling author. Her book, Trial of the Sun Queen, became a BookTok hit, selling over a million copies and finding its way into the hands of readers around the world.Her most recent book Storm Breaker is currently in development with Amazon MGM for a TV series and features a dystopian Manhattan ruled by elite societies, where one forbidden romance could tear it all apart. She’ll also be releasing her next contemporary romance, Too Cold for Comfort, in November 2026. Set in northern Canada, a sunshine photographer must find a way to get the shot she’s after, while also melting the heart of a grumpy lodge owner when they find themselves snowed in together. When she isn’t writing or reading, she can be found in the gym or the kitchen (to eat, not to cook) or maybe knitting scarves to survive a Canadian winter. She lives in Manitoba with her husband, their two kids, and their fluffy Samoyed.In this episode:Nisha talks about her journey with STORMBREAKERWhat's next for the series (STORMCALLER)What to do when you feel fearWhat writing to market means to Nisha and how she does itFor more storytelling content to your inbox,⁠⁠⁠ ⁠subscribe to our newsletter⁠. Feel free to reach out if you want to talk story or snacks!A warm thank you to Deore for our musical number. You can find more of her creative work on Spotify.As ever, thank you for listening, Beasties! Please consider leaving a review to support this podcast.Be brave, stay beastly!

Welcome to another episode of Storybeast where Courtney Shack and Ghabiba Weston discuss the transformative power of story.In this episode, you'll hear about:Brief writing updatesA chat about Build Your Author Empire coming Summer 2026And tons of trash talking for the snackdown (ever want to eat a slowburn romantasy with sides of wound tending and training sequences with tension in an academy setting?)Tune in to see if the friendship ends and this is STORYBEAST's last season. DON'T tune in if you hate delicious food and story.For more storytelling content to your inbox,⁠⁠⁠ ⁠subscribe to our newsletter⁠. Feel free to reach out if you want to talk story or snacks!A warm thank you to Deore for our musical number. You can find more of her creative work on Spotify.As ever, thank you for listening, Beasties! Please consider leaving a review to support this podcast.Be brave, stay beastly!