(Unlocked from Patreon)
Today I'm joined by Candice Wuehle, the author of the novel Monarch (2022), a dizzyingly great work about beauty pageants, dissociation, mind control, and the occult. We start with a discussion of her literary influences and career before we enter a discussion of Monarch's plot and themes up to and including Monarch programming itself.
Note: as with most literary episodes, you would probably get more out of it if you've read Monarch but the episode should still be enjoyable if you haven't read it yet. Shout-out to Nucky for recommending the episode and providing some questions.
artwork by Dakota
Songs:
Right or Wrong by Wanda Jackson
My Daddy Doll by Tammy Wynette
CANT BE DEFEATED by NECROEZ
Deep Red Bells by Neko Case
Candice's Links:
https://www.candicewuehle.com/
Jimmy's Links:
https://www.patreon.com/ProgrammedToChill
https://programmed-to-chill.myshopify.com/
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