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  • October 23 · 8 min

    Pet Sematary Read-Along #10: The Point of No Return (Chapters 46–50)

    The tension continues to build in Stephen King's Pet Sematary as Louis Creed moves closer to making a decision that could change everything. In Chapters 46–50, we follow Louis's increasingly desperate efforts to reach Gage's body, while Rachel races back toward Ludlow and Jud prepares to intervene. This section showcases King's ability to build suspense through small obstacles, detailed descriptions, and the thoughts of a character overwhelmed by grief. We also explore how grief drives the characters in different directions, whether Louis is being influenced by something beyond his own desperation, and whether anyone can stop him before it's too late. Join me for another installment of the Page Chewing Pet Sematary read-along as we continue tracking our observations and predictions. Next episode: Chapters 51–54. Spoilers are limited to Chapters 1–50. Page Chewing Blog Page Chewing Forum Support Page Chewing on Patreon Affiliate Links that support the show: Audible Standard Free Trial: https://amzn.to/4z1iKns Audible Standard Monthly Membership: https://amzn.to/3S6vadd Kindle Unlimited Free Trial: https://amzn.to/4wqkYdD Amazon Prime Free Trial: https://amzn.to/3UptxI9 Join Captivate.fm Send a message via SpeakPipe

  • October 21 · 7 min

    Pet Sematary Read-Along #9 | Chapters 41–45: How Far Will Grief Take Him?

    Grief is pushing Louis Creed toward a decision that could change everything. In Chapters 41–45 of Stephen King's Pet Sematary, Louis sends Rachel and Ellie to Chicago while becoming increasingly consumed by the possibility of bringing Gage back from the dead. We explore King's use of Louis's internal thoughts, the desperation driving his decisions, and the questions he doesn't seem willing to confront about what resurrection might actually mean. Meanwhile, Ellie begins receiving warnings through dreams involving Victor Pascow, raising new questions about why she's being contacted instead of Louis. Can Jud stop Louis before he makes a terrible mistake? Join me for another installment of the Page Chewing Pet Sematary read-along as we continue tracking our observations and predictions. Next episode: Chapters 46–50. Spoilers are limited to Chapters 1–45. Page Chewing Blog Page Chewing Forum Support Page Chewing on Patreon Affiliate Links that support the show: Audible Standard Free Trial: https://amzn.to/4z1iKns Audible Standard Monthly Membership: https://amzn.to/3S6vadd Kindle Unlimited Free Trial: https://amzn.to/4wqkYdD Amazon Prime Free Trial: https://amzn.to/3UptxI9 Join Captivate.fm Send a message via SpeakPipe

  • October 21 · 1 hr 2 min

    One Superman Comic Disappoints, Another Delivers | Panel Chewing #152

    This week on Panel Chewing #152, we're talking about disappointing comics, surprising discoveries, Halloween horror, and two outstanding Picks of the Week. We open with a conversation about the health of the comic book industry. Are comics thriving, or are the big superhero titles hiding problems facing smaller independent publishers? Then we jump into this week's reading. Steve finally reaches his breaking point with Absolute Superman #24. Despite enjoying the early issues, the series has lost the qualities that initially made it interesting. Is it time to move on? Jarrod has a similar experience with The Demon #1, a new DC series featuring Jason Blood and Etrigan. The character has a fascinating history, but does the artwork fit the darker storytelling? We also discuss Rob Liefeld's return to Evangeline, the disturbing body horror of Gastronomique, the Halloween special for Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees, Jeff Lemire's Minor Arcana, Michael Moorcock's Hawkmoon, Jonah Hex, Crowbound, and Midnight X-Men. Comics Reviewed Absolute Superman #24 The Demon #1 Evangeline #1 The Dirt Beneath the Devil #3 Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Halloween Special Minor Arcana #19 Gastronomique #2 Hawkmoon: The Mad God's Amulet #1 Jonah Hex #1 Crowbound #2 Midnight X-Men #1 Picks of the Week Jarrod: Superman: The Stranger #2 Wes Craig continues his Depression-era Superman story, exploring a young Clark Kent who is still searching for his place in the world. Jarrod loves the noir atmosphere, artwork, and developing conflict with Lex Luthor. Steve: Hyde Street #13 The Butcher has arrived, and nobody feels safe. Geoff Johns continues building a disturbing, unpredictable world filled with morally complicated characters and unanswered questions. Steve considers this some of the best comic book storytelling currently available. Lone Wolf and Cub Read-Along Our ongoing group read continues with Volume 20. This volume introduces a particularly dangerous adversary: a master poisoner whose methods challenge Ogami Itto in ways traditional swordsmen cannot. We discuss the growing conflict between Retsudo Yagyu and his new ally, the exploitation of vulnerable people, the changing nature of Ogami's compassion, and how Daigoro may be influencing his father's humanity. Read along with us through Libby or Hoopla, subject to your library's collection. Page Chewing Blog Page Chewing Forum Support Page Chewing on Patreon Affiliate Links that support the show: Audible Standard Free Trial: https://amzn.to/4z1iKns Audible Standard Monthly Membership: https://amzn.to/3S6vadd Kindle Unlimited Free Trial: https://amzn.to/4wqkYdD Amazon Prime Free Trial: https://amzn.to/3UptxI9 Join Captivate.fm Send a message via SpeakPipe

  • October 20 · 12 min

    Weekly Update: Shadow & Claw, Stephen King, Disturbing Fiction & BookTok

    After a few days of battling a cold, I'm back with another Page Chewing weekly update! This week I'm announcing our November featured read-along: Shadow & Claw by Gene Wolfe. We'll be taking a slower approach with weekly Friday discussions and a special guest conversation at the end of the month. I'm also sharing my changing opinion of Stephen King as I continue reading Pet Sematary, discussing why Tender Is the Flesh has been such a disturbing experience, and revisiting R. Scott Bakker's The Thousandfold Thought as part of our full-spoiler Second Apocalypse reread. Finally, I want to hear your thoughts on BookTok and its growing influence on the publishing industry. Is social media helping readers discover more books, or is it concentrating attention on a smaller selection of titles? Plus, updates on upcoming Page Chewing videos, Panel Chewing, and Beyond the Page. Thanks for listening! Page Chewing Blog Page Chewing Forum Support Page Chewing on Patreon Affiliate Links that support the show: Audible Standard Free Trial: https://amzn.to/4z1iKns Audible Standard Monthly Membership: https://amzn.to/3S6vadd Kindle Unlimited Free Trial: https://amzn.to/4wqkYdD Amazon Prime Free Trial: https://amzn.to/3UptxI9 Join Captivate.fm Send a message via SpeakPipe

  • October 20 · 54 min· Video

    Beyond the Page: Why We Root for Villains with Danno E. Cabeza

    In this episode of Beyond the Page, Steve welcomes author, Army veteran, and podcast host Danno E. Cabeza to discuss his upcoming novel, The Return of Doctor Necropolis, a superhero crime-noir story about a brilliant but deeply flawed supervillain. Danno shares how an experimental writing project unexpectedly became a novel that took nearly ten years to complete. We explore what makes morally questionable protagonists compelling, the relationship between identity and personal responsibility, and why readers can sympathize with characters who repeatedly make terrible decisions. We also discuss the challenges of returning to a manuscript after a decade, incorporating military experience into superhero fiction, writing believable relationships, and creating a world where the government has nationalized superheroes. Danno talks about his love of X-Men comics, the influence of crime fiction, his experiences reviewing comics professionally, and why he ultimately chose prose rather than a graphic novel for this story. We also get into independent publishing, the realities of running a successful Army football podcast, his terrifying experience at airborne school, unusual food combinations, and the lessons he's learned from teaching people to swim. Join us for a conversation about supervillains, storytelling, comics, creativity, and why the most interesting fictional characters aren't always the good guys. Find Danno: https://www.asforfootball.com/ Page Chewing Blog Page Chewing Forum Support Page Chewing on Patreon Affiliate Links that support the show: Audible Standard Free Trial: https://amzn.to/4z1iKns Audible Standard Monthly Membership: https://amzn.to/3S6vadd Kindle Unlimited Free Trial: https://amzn.to/4wqkYdD Amazon Prime Free Trial: https://amzn.to/3UptxI9 Join Captivate.fm Send a message via SpeakPipe

  • October 19 · 9 min

    Pet Sematary Read-Along #8 | Chapters 36–40: A Family's Worst Nightmare

    Everything changes in Chapters 36–40 of Stephen King's Pet Sematary. We've reached Part Two, and the story takes a devastating turn that I absolutely did not see coming. After the quiet, happy moments at the end of Part One, Stephen King delivers one of the most jarring developments of the novel so far. In this episode, I discuss Gage's sudden death, the different ways Louis, Rachel, and Ellie process grief, and the enormous emotional pressure placed on Louis as everyone looks to him for strength when he needs support himself. We also learn more about the disturbing history of the burial ground, including what happened when someone attempted to bring a human being back from the dead. In this episode: The shocking beginning of Part Two How King uses sudden tragedy to unsettle the reader Louis, Rachel, and Ellie's different responses to grief Jud's guilt and the history of the burial ground Whether the cemetery is evil, indifferent, or something else My predictions about Louis, Church, and what happens next I'm reading Pet Sematary for the first time and haven't seen the movies, so I'm experiencing the story completely blind. Throughout October, we're using six recurring questions to build an evolving notebook of observations, theories, and predictions. Next episode: Chapters 41–45. Page Chewing Blog Page Chewing Forum Support Page Chewing on Patreon Affiliate Links that support the show: Audible Standard Free Trial: https://amzn.to/4z1iKns Audible Standard Monthly Membership: https://amzn.to/3S6vadd Kindle Unlimited Free Trial: https://amzn.to/4wqkYdD Amazon Prime Free Trial: https://amzn.to/3UptxI9 Join Captivate.fm Send a message via SpeakPipe

  • October 18 · 54 min

    The Thousandfold Thought Chapters 1–4: Conviction Is Not Truth

    The Slog continues as our full-series reread enters the final book of The Prince of Nothing trilogy: R. Scott Bakker’s The Thousandfold Thought. This week we're discussing Chapters 1–4, and after the battles and brutality of The Warrior Prophet, Bakker immediately shifts the focus back toward philosophy, character, belief, and the increasingly complicated consequences of Kellhus’s rise. At the center of the discussion is Achamian. He knows what Kellhus is capable of, he's increasingly troubled by what he sees happening around him, and when he finally contacts the Mandate about Kellhus, their response isn't quite what he expects. Meanwhile, Esmenet is changing. Her new position has given her access to knowledge and power she never imagined possessing, forcing us to reconsider her relationship with Achamian and the opportunities she was—or wasn't—given before Kellhus entered her life. We also discuss Cnaiür watching Kellhus manipulate the Great Names, Conphas's humiliation, Proyas's transformation from one absolute conviction to another, the mysterious heart from the end of The Warrior Prophet, the Bashrag, Seswatha, the Consult, Moënghus, and plenty of details that become much stranger when viewed with knowledge of the entire series. Underlying all of it is a question that seems increasingly important: Does conviction have anything to do with truth? As always, we're approaching these books knowing where the entire seven-book journey eventually leads. ⚠️ FULL SERIES SPOILERS: This discussion contains spoilers for all seven books of The Second Apocalypse. Welcome back to the Slog. Page Chewing Blog Page Chewing Forum Support Page Chewing on Patreon Affiliate Links that support the show: Audible Standard Free Trial: https://amzn.to/4z1iKns Audible Standard Monthly Membership: https://amzn.to/3S6vadd Kindle Unlimited Free Trial: https://amzn.to/4wqkYdD Amazon Prime Free Trial: https://amzn.to/3UptxI9 Join Captivate.fm Send a message via SpeakPipe

  • October 17 · 11 min

    Pet Sematary Read-Along #7 | Chapters 31–35: Death, Grief & Dark Secrets

    We've reached the end of Part One of Stephen King's Pet Sematary, and Chapters 31–35 bring some of the most emotionally difficult moments of the read-along so far. Norma's death forces Jud to confront the loss of his wife of sixty years, while Rachel finally reveals the disturbing circumstances surrounding her sister Zelda's death. Her story raises new questions about grief, guilt, and why death has always been such a difficult subject for her. Meanwhile, Church continues to behave strangely, and I'm beginning to question whether he's a danger to the Creed family or whether there's something else happening that we don't understand yet. In this episode: Norma's death and its impact on Jud Rachel's traumatic memories of Zelda The different ways people experience grief Church's increasingly unsettling behavior My questions about Jud's connection to the burial ground Predictions for what might happen in Part Two As always, I'm experiencing Pet Sematary for the first time, without having seen any of the movies. We're using six recurring questions to build an evolving notebook of observations, theories, and predictions throughout the novel. Next episode: Chapters 36–40, the beginning of Part Two. Read along at https://pagechewing.com and share your own observations and predictions! Page Chewing Blog Page Chewing Forum Support Page Chewing on Patreon Affiliate Links that support the show: Audible Standard Free Trial: https://amzn.to/4z1iKns Audible Standard Monthly Membership: https://amzn.to/3S6vadd Kindle Unlimited Free Trial: https://amzn.to/4wqkYdD Amazon Prime Free Trial: https://amzn.to/3UptxI9 Join Captivate.fm Send a message via SpeakPipe

  • October 15 · 8 min

    Pet Sematary Read-Along #5 | Chapters 21–25: Church Isn't the Same

    Something is very wrong with Church. In Chapters 21–25 of Stephen King's Pet Sematary, the mystery surrounding the burial ground deepens as Church returns from the dead—but something about him has changed. This time, I'm discussing Jud's increasingly suspicious behavior, the strange atmosphere surrounding the burial ground, and the consequences of disrupting the natural cycle of life and death. I'm also beginning to question whether Jud and Norma have a much deeper connection to the cemetery than we've been told. Join me for another installment of the Page Chewing Pet Sematary read-along as we continue tracking our observations, questions, and predictions. Next episode: Chapters 26–30. Spoilers are limited to Chapters 1–25. Page Chewing Blog Page Chewing Forum Support Page Chewing on Patreon Affiliate Links that support the show: Audible Standard Free Trial: https://amzn.to/4z1iKns Audible Standard Monthly Membership: https://amzn.to/3S6vadd Kindle Unlimited Free Trial: https://amzn.to/4wqkYdD Amazon Prime Free Trial: https://amzn.to/3UptxI9 Join Captivate.fm Send a message via SpeakPipe

  • October 15 · 51 min· Video

    Beyond the Page: From Dragons to Fighter Jets — Building a Multiverse with Terrence Rotering

    What happens when a simple fantasy story written for your children grows into an interconnected multiverse spanning thousands of years? In this episode of Beyond the Page, Steve welcomes author and retired Air Force veteran Terrence Rotering to discuss his ambitious Chronicle Series, an expanding collection of books blending epic fantasy, science fiction, military action, and Christian-inspired spiritual warfare. Terrence shares how his writing journey began with stories for his sons and eventually evolved into a universe featuring seven interconnected worlds, time travel, wormholes, dragons, artificial intelligence, and a cosmic struggle between good and evil. We explore the challenges of managing an enormous fictional universe, connecting characters across multiple timelines, and combining genres that don't always seem compatible. Terrence also discusses how his decades of military experience influence his battle sequences, the role of faith in his storytelling, the unusual coincidences he calls "God winks," and his thoughts on AI and the future of publishing. Plus, we talk about UFOs, favorite movies, the lessons learned from his first job, and why teaching others reminds us how much we still have to learn. Join us for a conversation about imagination, inspiration, faith, and building a fictional universe that keeps growing. Find Terrence: https://chroniclesoftrinian.com/ Page Chewing Blog Page Chewing Forum Support Page Chewing on Patreon Affiliate Links that support the show: Audible Standard Free Trial: https://amzn.to/4z1iKns Audible Standard Monthly Membership: https://amzn.to/3S6vadd Kindle Unlimited Free Trial: https://amzn.to/4wqkYdD Amazon Prime Free Trial: https://amzn.to/3UptxI9 Join Captivate.fm Send a message via SpeakPipe

  • October 14 · 1 hr 11 min

    Some Comics Just Keep Pulling Us Back In | Panel Chewing #151

    This week on Panel Chewing #151, Steve and Jarrod kick things off with a conversation about the rising value of Green Lantern #87, the Lanterns television series, and the difficult balancing act of adapting beloved comic book characters for new audiences. Then it's time to dig into this week's comics! Steve returns to Absolute Superman #23, a series he desperately wants to love but can't seem to quit. Jarrod explores another Conan adaptation with The Cimmerian: Xuthal of the Dusk #1, and both of us try to make sense of the surprising direction taken by The Seasons: Hammerfist #2. We also discuss Geiger #25, Denver #2, Conan the Barbarian #35, and Gangrene, with plenty of conversation about storytelling, artwork, and what makes a comic worth coming back to. This Week's Comics Absolute Superman #23 The Cimmerian: Xuthal of the Dusk #1 The Seasons: Hammerfist #2 Geiger #25 Denver #2 Conan the Barbarian #35 Gangrene Picks of the Week Jarrod: Hyde Street #13 The Butcher of Hyde Street takes center stage in another disturbing, unpredictable issue from Geoff Johns and Ivan Reis. With fantastic artwork and a story where no character feels safe, this series continues to impress. Steve: American Caper #11 A completely outrageous blend of crime, satire, dark comedy, and unpredictable characters. This series keeps getting crazier, and with only one issue remaining, we're not ready to say goodbye. Lone Wolf and Cub Read-Along We continue our journey with Volume 19: The Moon in Our Hearts. This volume gives us a different look at Ogami Itto. Is the ruthless assassin beginning to change? Are we seeing more compassion beneath his commitment to the road of demons? We also discuss the remarkable artwork, Daigoro's relationship with his father, and the recurring symbolism of the moon. Join us next week for Volume 20! You can read along with us through Libby or Hoopla, depending on your library's availability. Visit https://pagechewing.com for more conversations about books, comics, and storytelling. Thanks for watching, and we hope you find your Pick of the Week! #PanelChewing #ComicBookReviews #Comics #LoneWolfAndCub #AbsoluteSuperman Page Chewing Blog Page Chewing Forum Support Page Chewing on Patreon Affiliate Links that support the show: Audible Standard Free Trial: https://amzn.to/4z1iKns Audible Standard Monthly Membership: https://amzn.to/3S6vadd Kindle Unlimited Free Trial: https://amzn.to/4wqkYdD Amazon Prime Free Trial: https://amzn.to/3UptxI9 Join Captivate.fm Send a message via SpeakPipe

  • October 13 · 8 min

    Pet Sematary Read-Along #5: Chapters 21–25 Church Isn't the Same

    In Chapters 21–25 of Stephen King's Pet Sematary, the mystery surrounding the burial ground deepens as Church returns from the dead, but something about him has changed. This time, I'm discussing Jud's increasingly suspicious behavior, the strange atmosphere surrounding the burial ground, and the consequences of disrupting the natural cycle of life and death. I'm also beginning to question whether Jud and Norma have a much deeper connection to the cemetery than we've been told. Join me for another installment of the Page Chewing Pet Sematary read-along as we continue tracking our observations, questions, and predictions. Next episode: Chapters 26–30. Page Chewing Blog Page Chewing Forum Support Page Chewing on Patreon Affiliate Links that support the show: Audible Standard Free Trial: https://amzn.to/4z1iKns Audible Standard Monthly Membership: https://amzn.to/3S6vadd Kindle Unlimited Free Trial: https://amzn.to/4wqkYdD Amazon Prime Free Trial: https://amzn.to/3UptxI9 Join Captivate.fm Send a message via SpeakPipe

  • October 13 · 51 min· Video

    Beyond the Page: From Dragons to Fighter Jets — Building a Multiverse with Terrence Rotering

    What happens when a simple fantasy story written for your children grows into an interconnected multiverse spanning thousands of years? In this episode of Beyond the Page, Steve welcomes author and retired Air Force veteran Terrence Rotering to discuss his ambitious Chronicle Series, an expanding collection of books blending epic fantasy, science fiction, military action, and Christian-inspired spiritual warfare. Terrence shares how his writing journey began with stories for his sons and eventually evolved into a universe featuring seven interconnected worlds, time travel, wormholes, dragons, artificial intelligence, and a cosmic struggle between good and evil. We explore the challenges of managing an enormous fictional universe, connecting characters across multiple timelines, and combining genres that don't always seem compatible. Terrence also discusses how his decades of military experience influence his battle sequences, the role of faith in his storytelling, the unusual coincidences he calls "God winks," and his thoughts on AI and the future of publishing. Plus, we talk about UFOs, favorite movies, the lessons learned from his first job, and why teaching others reminds us how much we still have to learn. Join us for a conversation about imagination, inspiration, faith, and building a fictional universe that keeps growing. Page Chewing Blog Page Chewing Forum Support Page Chewing on Patreon Affiliate Links that support the show: Audible Standard Free Trial: https://amzn.to/4z1iKns Audible Standard Monthly Membership: https://amzn.to/3S6vadd Kindle Unlimited Free Trial: https://amzn.to/4wqkYdD Amazon Prime Free Trial: https://amzn.to/3UptxI9 Join Captivate.fm Send a message via SpeakPipe

  • October 11 · 6 min

    Pet Sematary Read-Along #4 | Chapters 16–20: A Terrifying Warning

    The Pet Sematary read-along continues with Chapters 16–20, and things are becoming increasingly unsettling. Victor Pascow returns with a terrifying warning for Louis Creed, raising even more questions about what's happening in Ludlow and the mysterious Pet Sematary. Was Louis really dreaming? What does Pascow know? And what lies beyond the cemetery? We also discuss Norma's health scare, Louis settling into his new life, and Stephen King's continuing exploration of mortality, grief, and the cycle of life and death. As always, I'm reading Pet Sematary for the first time, completely spoiler-free, and using our six recurring questions to build an evolving notebook throughout the novel. In this episode: Victor Pascow's disturbing return Louis's strange experience and the mysterious pine needles Norma's health scare The secrets surrounding the Pet Sematary Recurring imagery involving the woods, mist, and weather My predictions for what happens next Next episode: Chapters 21–25. Page Chewing Blog Page Chewing Forum Support Page Chewing on Patreon Affiliate Links that support the show: Audible Standard Free Trial: https://amzn.to/4z1iKns Audible Standard Monthly Membership: https://amzn.to/3S6vadd Kindle Unlimited Free Trial: https://amzn.to/4wqkYdD Amazon Prime Free Trial: https://amzn.to/3UptxI9 Join Captivate.fm Send a message via SpeakPipe

  • October 11 · 12 min

    The Books I'm Reading (and Struggling With) | Weekly Update

    It's another weekly update from Page Chewing! This week I'm checking in on my progress through The Bonehunters, discussing the challenges of reading Malazan, and sharing why Tender Is the Flesh has become one of the most genuinely unsettling books I've encountered. I'm also continuing my reread of R. Scott Bakker's The Second Apocalypse, exploring Stephen King's Pet Sematary, and enjoying the unexpected journey of Lone Wolf and Cub. Beyond the books, I'm talking about upcoming Page Chewing videos, interviews, and the future of our read-along format. I close with a memorable quote from The Thousandfold Thought about hope, regret, and the lessons of history. What are you reading this week? Page Chewing Blog Page Chewing Forum Support Page Chewing on Patreon Affiliate Links that support the show: Audible Standard Free Trial: https://amzn.to/4z1iKns Audible Standard Monthly Membership: https://amzn.to/3S6vadd Kindle Unlimited Free Trial: https://amzn.to/4wqkYdD Amazon Prime Free Trial: https://amzn.to/3UptxI9 Join Captivate.fm Send a message via SpeakPipe

  • October 10 · 1 hr 39 min

    The Bonehunters Ch. 22 Finale | The Empire Turns

    After months of reading, Page Burners dives into Chapter 22 and an explosive finale that brings storylines stretching across the Malazan series crashing together in Malaz City. Erikson has spent an entire book moving pieces across the board. Now they've arrived in Malaz City. Join us for our full-spoiler discussion of Chapter 22 and the finale of The Bonehunters as we try to make sense of what just happened and what it means for the future of the Malazan Empire. The Deck has been dealt. The Fourteenth has come home. The Empire will never be the same. Page Chewing Blog Page Chewing Forum Support Page Chewing on Patreon Affiliate Links that support the show: Audible Standard Free Trial: https://amzn.to/4z1iKns Audible Standard Monthly Membership: https://amzn.to/3S6vadd Kindle Unlimited Free Trial: https://amzn.to/4wqkYdD Amazon Prime Free Trial: https://amzn.to/3UptxI9 Join Captivate.fm Send a message via SpeakPipe

  • October 9 · 8 min

    Pet Sematary Read-Along #3 | Chapters 11–15: The Nightmare Begins

    The Pet Sematary read-along continues with Chapters 11–15, and it feels like we've reached the moment when Stephen King's nightmare truly begins. This is a relatively short section, but a major event involving Victor Pascow dramatically increases the creepiness and raises some big questions. Why does Victor know Louis's name? What exactly is wrong with the Pet Sematary? What does Jud know? And how much does the town itself understand about what's happening? We also continue tracking the recurring ideas of death, grief, birth and the cycle of life while watching how those subjects affect Louis, Rachel and their family. As always, I'm experiencing Pet Sematary for the first time and haven't seen the movies, so please keep all comments spoiler-free. Next episode: Chapters 16–20. Page Chewing Blog Page Chewing Forum Support Page Chewing on Patreon Affiliate Links that support the show: Audible Standard Free Trial: https://amzn.to/4z1iKns Audible Standard Monthly Membership: https://amzn.to/3S6vadd Kindle Unlimited Free Trial: https://amzn.to/4wqkYdD Amazon Prime Free Trial: https://amzn.to/3UptxI9 Join Captivate.fm Send a message via SpeakPipe

  • October 9 · 1 hr 5 min

    Can You Read Too Much Fantasy? | Friday Conversation

    This week on the Friday Conversation, I'm joined by Jose from Fantasy Talks Live and author Alex French for an open discussion about genre burnout and whether fantasy is particularly susceptible to it. We talk about massive series, thousand page books, taking breaks from our favorite genres, and why we inevitably seem to come back to fantasy anyway. Along the way, the conversation expands into standalone fantasy novels, unfinished series, overly complicated worldbuilding and magic systems, science fiction, authors jumping between genres, and whether fantasy writers need to earn the right to ask readers to commit to a huge series. We also ask a bigger question: what do we actually want to see fantasy do that we aren't seeing enough of right now? As always with the Friday Conversation, we wander into a few unexpected places along the way. Let us know in the comments: Have you ever experienced genre burnout? Can a fantasy series be TOO long? And what would you like to see more of in modern fantasy? Find more Page Chewing conversations, reviews, read-alongs, and discussions at PageChewing.com. Page Chewing Blog Page Chewing Forum Support Page Chewing on Patreon Affiliate Links that support the show: Audible Standard Free Trial: https://amzn.to/4z1iKns Audible Standard Monthly Membership: https://amzn.to/3S6vadd Kindle Unlimited Free Trial: https://amzn.to/4wqkYdD Amazon Prime Free Trial: https://amzn.to/3UptxI9 Join Captivate.fm Send a message via SpeakPipe

  • October 8 · 50 min· Video

    Beyond the Page: Turning History Into Poetry with Andrea W. LeDew

    In this episode of Beyond the Page, Steve sits down with poet and author Andrea W. LeDew to discuss Polemics, a collection that grew from years of blogging, poetry, essays, and reflections on contemporary American life. Andrea talks about her path from studying English and practicing law to homeschooling, blogging, and eventually publishing her work. We explore writing as a way of processing difficult subjects, using satire and metaphor in poetry, and the challenge of creating work about current events that can still resonate years later. Andrea also shares stories from living in Germany during the Cold War, visiting Berlin before the fall of the Berlin Wall, her approach to writing and revising poetry, the novel she's currently developing, and what she's learned about self-publishing and promoting poetry. Plus, we get into abandoned knitting projects, unusual sandwiches, and what working at McDonald's taught her about the modern internet. Find Andrea: https://books2read.com/polemics Page Chewing Blog Page Chewing Forum Support Page Chewing on Patreon Affiliate Links that support the show: Audible Standard Free Trial: https://amzn.to/4z1iKns Audible Standard Monthly Membership: https://amzn.to/3S6vadd Kindle Unlimited Free Trial: https://amzn.to/4wqkYdD Amazon Prime Free Trial: https://amzn.to/3UptxI9 Join Captivate.fm Send a message via SpeakPipe

  • October 7 · 9 min

    Pet Sematary Read-Along #2 | Chapters 6–10: Something Isn’t Right in Ludlow

    The Pet Sematary read-along continues with Chapters 6–10, and Stephen King is already turning our attention toward one unavoidable subject: death. This time I'm looking at the developing friendship between Louis and Jud, the Creed family dynamic, Rachel's discomfort with death, our first trip to the Pet Sematary, and the increasingly eerie feeling surrounding Ludlow and the woods. I'm also adding our first major prediction to the evolving notebook after a strange dream involving Louis, Gage, Church, and Disney World. Does it mean anything? I have absolutely no idea, but I'm calling my shot and saying we're going to see it matter later. Next episode: Chapters 11–15. Read along and share your own observations, questions, and predictions as we continue through Pet Sematary this October. Page Chewing Blog Page Chewing Forum Support Page Chewing on Patreon Affiliate Links that support the show: Audible Standard Free Trial: https://amzn.to/4z1iKns Audible Standard Monthly Membership: https://amzn.to/3S6vadd Kindle Unlimited Free Trial: https://amzn.to/4wqkYdD Amazon Prime Free Trial: https://amzn.to/3UptxI9 Join Captivate.fm Send a message via SpeakPipe

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