(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/