For the second week of Pride Month we're tackling fanfiction, all the way back to the Kirk/Spock community that started it all. There's something for everyone this episode: the history and fundamentals of fanfic, the community and passion of the craft, the social implactions of ladies reading slash, and even how AI could effect the way we approach fanfic (clue: we don't like it!). Harry tells us about some strange and thought-provoking LOTR fics he's read, Payton gives us a lesson in cognitive poetics, and Millie gets passionate about sapphic media, all while Amy tangents us and keeps us on track in equal measure.

This month we're reading Ida by Alison Evans. Grab your copy and read along with us ahead of book club on June 25!

 

MENTIONS

Books

Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid
Cognitive Poetics by Peter Stockwell

Film/TV

Star Trek TOS (1966-1969)
Star Trek TNG (1987-1994)
Star Trek reboot movies (2009, 2013, 2016)
Into the Woods (2014)
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)
Starsky & Hutch (1975-1979)
Buffy (1997-2003)
Lord of the Rings franchise
Xena (1995-2001)
Twilight franchise
Hacks (2021-2026)

LINKS
🎵 Our theme music is by Mass Wisteria. Stream their single SAME OLD here: https://linktr.ee/masswisteria#465207993

🌸 Our Socials:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/amyandbookclub
TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@amyandbookclub
YT: https://www.youtube.com/@AmyandBookClub

💛 Where to find Amy:
Amy Matthews on IG: https://www.instagram.com/amymatthewsauthor/
Amy Barry on IG: https://www.instagram.com/amybarryauthor/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAmyTMatthewsauthor
Website: https://amymatthewsauthor.com/

Thank you so much for listening!💞

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For the second week of Pride Month we're tackling fanfiction, all the way back to the Kirk/Spock community that started it all. There's something for everyone this episode: the history and fundamentals of fanfic, the community and passion of the craft, the social implactions of ladies reading slash, and even how AI could effect the way we approach fanfic (clue: we don't like it!). Harry tells us about some strange and thought-provoking LOTR fics he's read, Payton gives us a lesson in cognitive poetics, and Millie gets passionate about sapphic media, all while Amy tangents us and keeps us on track in equal measure.
This month we're reading Ida by Alison Evans. Grab your copy and read along with us ahead of book club on June 25!
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MENTIONS
Books
Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid Cognitive Poetics by Peter Stockwell
Film/TV
Star Trek TOS (1966-1969) Star Trek TNG (1987-1994) Star Trek reboot movies (2009, 2013, 2016) Into the Woods (2014) Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982) Starsky &amp; Hutch (1975-1979) Buffy (1997-2003) Lord of the Rings franchise Xena (1995-2001) Twilight franchise Hacks (2021-2026)
LINKS
<ul>
<li data-encore-id="text">🎵 Our theme music is by Mass Wisteria. Stream their single SAME OLD here: https://linktr.ee/masswisteria#465207993</li>
</ul>
🌸 Our Socials:
<ul>
<li data-encore-id="text">IG: https://www.instagram.com/amyandbookclub</li>
<li data-encore-id="text">TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@amyandbookclub</li>
<li data-encore-id="text">YT: https://www.youtube.com/@AmyandBookClub</li>
</ul>
💛 Where to find Amy:
<ul>
<li data-encore-id="text">Amy Matthews on IG: https://www.instagram.com/amymatthewsauthor/</li>
<li data-encore-id="text">Amy Barry on IG: https://www.instagram.com/amybarryauthor/</li>
<li data-encore-id="text">Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAmyTMatthewsauthor</li>
<li data-encore-id="text">Website: https://amymatthewsauthor.com/</li>
</ul>
Thank you so much for listening!💞
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy & Book Club is a bookish podcast with benefits. Amy Matthews is joined by series regulars Justina Ashman, Abby Guy, Millie Heffernan, Payton Hogan and Harry Stewart and by a cast of guesties, both special and specialer. Featuring genre deep dives, author Q&As, and a live book club with a signature cocktail/mocktail, we’re your new favourite interactive book club with an accessibly academic flair. Listen to the pod, embrace the community on socials, and tune in to the livestream for the monthly book club – whether you’re a new book lover or a seasoned bibliophile, we can’t wait to meet you!

Amy &amp; Book Club is a bookish podcast with benefits. <a href="https://auscastnetwork.com/talent-profiles/dr-amy-matthews/">Amy Matthews</a> is joined by series regulars <a href="https://x.com/justinaashman">Justina Ashman</a>, <a href="https://au.linkedin.com/in/aabbyguy">Abby Guy</a>,<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Milzilla"> Millie Heffernan</a>, <a href="https://www.paytonhogan.com/">Payton Hogan</a> and <a href="https://au.linkedin.com/in/harrison-stewart-7a29a021b">Harry Stewart</a> and by a cast of guesties, both special and specialer. Featuring genre deep dives, author Q&amp;As, and a live book club with a signature cocktail/mocktail, we&rsquo;re your new favourite interactive book club with an accessibly academic flair. Listen to the pod, embrace the community on socials, and tune in to the livestream for the monthly book club &ndash; whether you&rsquo;re a new book lover or a seasoned bibliophile, we can&rsquo;t wait to meet you!