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Kathrine Elaine's avatar

Shit, it’s out? I didn’t know... ooooh, no, now I’m stressed. 😅

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The Man Behind the Screen's avatar

Ah yes, excellent, now I get to know the secret of your voice! Muahahahaha, and other such appropriately maniacal laughter.

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Kathrine Elaine's avatar

I sound terrible. Awful. It’s not Maya’s fault (the chronicle), I sound stupid. I could stand exactly 5 seconds before I cringed and threw my headphones away. Literally. I’m so sorry...

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Jon T's avatar

Yeah agree. You have a cool voice. Great accent. Loved hearing you talk about your writing and inspiration. And thank you for the shout out. Both of you. Too kind.

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Scoot's avatar

Just finished listening. Kathrine, it was a delightful interview, it was great to hear your perspective. I agonized HORRIBLY when my interview posted. I dont think being interviewed ever feels good until after you realize it’s worse in your head than it is in reality. You did a great job, and—Maya, you did a great job interviewing as usual! This is such a great series, keep going!

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The Chronicler's avatar

Thank you, friend! And I promise that the interviews have been all stellar so far!

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The Chronicler's avatar

Woah! Kathrine, you do not sound bad at all! I cringe at my voice (and every time laugh/interrupt) when I edit the podcasts. I felt we had a wonderful dynamic and had a great conversation! You expressed yourself intelligently and were so reflective! It felt like we were sharing a coffee and chatting.

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Kathrine Elaine's avatar

Oh, you’re so lovely! It was nice talking to you!☕️☕️

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Caitriana NicNeacail's avatar

This is the first MM podcast I’ve listened to, and it was so fun to hear you both! Kathrine, you were great! And I would never have guessed from your writing that you’re not a native speaker!

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The Man Behind the Screen's avatar

Oh shush, your voice is lovely. For what it's worth, though, I hate hearing myself, too. YouTube forced me to get good at tolerating my voice due to the need to listen back and edit, but I still don't like it.

And there's no shame in that fanfiction start! I think you'd be surprised just how many people got their start in the same or similar fashion.

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Miguel S.'s avatar

I can only agree with others here. You sounded awesome and you handled the interview like a boss! Nothing to be ashamed of. I have to say that my interview with @Siva was way worse 😭

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Kathrine Elaine's avatar

You are a lovely soul, I listened to half of your interview (still have to do the other half, yours was quite long). I think you did really well, don’t worry about it!🩶

Ugh... I finally got my act together and listened to the gibberish I said there, oh dear... okay, okay it’s not that bad. But it still sounded way better in my head. 😄

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Redd Oscar's avatar

Great discussion! I too am a painter and agree the process of creating a painting is similar to writing a story.

Thanks for the mention too. 😁

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Kathrine Elaine's avatar

I still can’t get myself to listen to the whole thing. 🫣

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EJ Trask's avatar

great listen, although I think you tagged me by mistake. I don’t want to steal TJ Patton’s thunder!

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Kathrine Elaine's avatar

Actually I should have mentioned both of you. So, mentally, you’re there! You are a great writer!🩶

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L.L. Ford's avatar

Another fantastic discussion in the books - or uh - on the stack? Regardless, love listening to these monthly discussions!

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Miguel S.'s avatar

Fastest I ever clicked on new Substack post lmao. Listening to it right now!

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Leanne Shawler's avatar

Great to know a little bit more about @Kathrine Elaine! (Did that tag work? Probably not.) I have a question as a fellow romantasy author: Oh, Chronicler who is your romantasy author friend?

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The Chronicler's avatar

Yes! It’s @laurajohnston ! She has some fantastic options for romantacy lovers

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Leanne Shawler's avatar

Thanks!

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The Brothers Krynn's avatar

Which maniac?

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Kathrine Elaine's avatar

My stupid, insine giggling and all the “uuums” make me sound like a maniac... 🤦‍♀️

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Used to be's avatar

Wow! Terrific page you put together here. The scariest one I've seen in a very long time. Good job and thanks for the mention! 👹👹👹

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