I Should Be Writing [ISBW] Jealousy and Bully #2: The BLADE
"We contain multitudes; you can be happy and jealous at the same time." -Mur Lafferty
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We're back! In this episode, we talk about the bullies that can sap our confidence and creativity again, today's bully is the Blade, a stern knife that can cut deep.
(I also announce my new cozy fantasy, it's real now! I am of course stressing over storytelling complexities (again).)
Let's talk about the Blade, and everything it stands for: mainly, jealousy, a feeling that can be sharp and painful. But fear not, we also discuss how to deal with these feelings and how to shut this bully up.
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May 20, 2025 | Season 21 Ep 8 | murverse.com "Jealousy and Bully #2: The BLADE" by Mur Lafferty is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
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May 23, 2025 | Season 21 Ep 8 | murverse.com | CC BY-NC-SA 4.0