The Sword and Laser

#491 - Next Month, Trauma!

Jun 27, 2024
Exploring award winners, adaptations, and book discussions. Highlights include Martha Wells' success, Nebula Awards, indie book awards, and insights into film adaptations. The hosts discuss 'Cursed Bunny' by Bora Chung and analyze 'The Sword of Kaigen' themes and character transformations. Discussions on pacing, magic systems, and multicultural identity in storytelling round out the podcast.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 2min
2
Culinary Delights and Puppy Parenting
01:48 • 2min
3
Birthdays, Meal Plan Services, and New Job at Electronic Arts
04:00 • 2min
4
Book Updates, Awards, and Personal Stories
05:36 • 5min
5
Highlights of Award Winners and Film Adaptation Details
10:46 • 2min
6
Books, Awards, Trends, and Adaptations
12:38 • 15min
7
Discussion about the book 'Cursed Bunny' by Bora Chung
27:44 • 4min
8
Exploring Themes in 'The Sword of Kaigen' and Character Transformations
31:16 • 17min
9
Exploring Pacing, Magic Systems, and Multicultural Identity in Storytelling
48:14 • 8min