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Down the Fandom Hole: Conversations w/ Ayaka Spencer

Down the Fandom Hole: Conversations w/ Ayaka Spencer

By Ayaka Spencer

A podcast about fandom specifically from the queer female presenting writers perspective. Which is nuanced and varied and comes in so many beautiful shades and hues. Join me and my guests as we talk about our fandom experiences, creativity, and so much more.

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Back again and I'm sharing some things about myself.

Down the Fandom Hole: Conversations w/ Ayaka SpencerJan 27, 2023

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Back again and I'm sharing some things about myself.
Jan 27, 202323:60
A Conversation w/puppybusby

A Conversation w/puppybusby

I will be closing my Patreon on August 30, 2022.

I had a lot of fun chatting with puppybusby, we talked about their favorite shows, the various fandoms they've written for and the importance of writing in their life.

Connect with Guest on:

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Twitter

AO3

After, come follow me on Tumblr, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and AO3. And if you'd like to listen in to a live chat show hosted by Emilia Rowan and I, where we discuss being part of the queer community, current events, fandom, and other various tangents, join us on discord in The Fandom Hole server very third Sunday of the month for Chit Chat and Cheesecake.

Find the Transcript for this episode.

May 20, 202201:03:19
A Conversation w/ Court

A Conversation w/ Court

I will be closing my Patreon on August 30, 2022.

I laughed and giggled and had a great time chatting with Court about fandom, creating fan events and making life long bonds with other fandom shippers. She is an amazing friend and it was wonderful getting to know her more and being lucky enough to share it with you.

Follow and Connect with Court on Tumblr& A03

After, come follow me on Tumblr, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and AO3. And if you'd like to listen in to a live chat show hosted by Emilia Rowan and I, where we discuss being part of the queer community, current events, fandom, and other various tangents, join us on discord in The Fandom Hole server very third Sunday of the month for Chit Chat and Cheesecake.

Click for a TRANSCRIPT of today's episode.


Mar 12, 202201:15:41
A Conversation w/ DKGwrites

A Conversation w/ DKGwrites

I will be closing my Patreon on August 30, 2022.

It was a lot of fun hanging and getting to know DKG. Hearing how she come to fandom and fan fic was a lot of fun and something new from how my other guests found it. Fandom really is an amazing community, especially the queer fandom communities, but I may be biased, 🤷‍♀️. Also if you are curious check out the Plotters Spreadsheet the DKG mentions.

If you would like to connect with DKG

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AO3

WattPad

Instagram

After, come follow me on Tumblr, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and AO3. And if you'd like to listen in to a live chat show hosted by Emilia Rowan and I, where we discuss being part of the queer community, current events, fandom, and other various tangents, join us on discord in The Fandom Hole server very third Sunday of the month for Chit Chat and Cheesecake.

Feb 25, 202201:04:50
A Conversation w/ AnnaMorris
Feb 11, 202201:20:43
A Conversation w/ Emilia Rowan
Feb 01, 202201:06:07
2021 onward to 2022
Dec 31, 202109:49
A Conversation w/ScandalCabbage
Dec 19, 202101:22:51
A Conversation w/ WitchyLove14

A Conversation w/ WitchyLove14

I will be closing my Patreon on August 30, 2022.

I had an absolutely fabulous time talking with the hilarious WitchyLove14 about what gets her creative juices flowing, some of her favorite things about being part of various fandoms, and a bunch of other random topics that somehow always connected to the topic at hand.

Connect with WitchyLove14 on:

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Instagram
AO3

After, come follow me on Tumblr, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and AO3. And if you'd like to listen in to a live chat show hosted by Emilia Rowan and I, where we discuss being part of the queer community, current events, fandom, and other various tangents, join us on discord in The Fandom Hole server very third Sunday of the month for Chit Chat and Cheesecake.

Dec 04, 202101:17:46
A Conversation w/ Nekko
Nov 19, 202101:13:03
Conversation w/AudioFrickBooks

Conversation w/AudioFrickBooks

I will be closing my Patreon on August 30, 2022.

After, come follow me on Tumblr, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and AO3. And if you'd like to listen in to a live chat show hosted by Emilia Rowan and I, where we discuss being part of the queer community, current events, fandom, and other various tangents, join us on discord in The Fandom Hole server very third Sunday of the month for Chit Chat and Cheesecake.

I had a great time chatting with my friends SessieWrites and Lily, about AudioFrickBooks. A cool server where fandom creators and fans can come together to talk, engage and read some of their favorite queer fan stories. Take a moment to check them out.

Find them at:

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Twitter

Instagram

AO3

Discord

For SessieWrites

AO3(Check out her Story for the WayHaught Fandom called Muffins?

After, come shoot the shit with me on either Tumblr, Twitter, Instagram and AO3. I'm always down for a good chat!

Oct 30, 202101:26:31
How Brainia Saves the World (A Podfic)

How Brainia Saves the World (A Podfic)

Hey guys! 

Here is my submission for the Argo City Exchange for my exchange partner BubbleBirdie, she is an amazing writer so be sure to check her out AND if you would like to know more about the event check it out on Tumblr, Twitter or Instagram.

This is a companion piece for the written chapter that can be found on my AO3 profile. 

Oct 23, 202107:03
Conversation w/ Jess aka MysteriousInValue Part 2

Conversation w/ Jess aka MysteriousInValue Part 2

I will be closing my Patreon on August 30, 2022.

It been a lot of fun getting to know Jess as a friend and fellow creative. Their writing is so much fun to read and somehow they can make science sound sexy. Be sure to take a moment to visit their AO3 to read all of their amazing stories!

Connect with Jess on:

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A03

After, come follow me on Tumblr, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and AO3. And if you'd like to listen in to a live chat show hosted by Emilia Rowan and I, where we discuss being part of the queer community, current events, fandom, and other various tangents, join us on discord in The Fandom Hole server very third Sunday of the month for Chit Chat and Cheesecake.

Oct 22, 202141:09
Conversation w/ Jess aka MysteriousInValue

Conversation w/ Jess aka MysteriousInValue

I will be closing my Patreon on August 30, 2022.

It been a lot of fun getting to know Jess as a friend and fellow creative. Their writing is so much fun to read and somehow they can make science sound sexy. Be sure to take a moment to visit their AO3 to read all of their amazing stories!

Connect with Jess on:

Tumblr

A03

After, come follow me on Tumblr, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and AO3. And if you'd like to listen in to a live chat show hosted by Emilia Rowan and I, where we discuss being part of the queer community, current events, fandom, and other various tangents, join us on discord in The Fandom Hole server very third Sunday of the month for Chit Chat and Cheesecake.

Oct 16, 202101:06:42
Conversation w/ Marte P.

Conversation w/ Marte P.

I will be closing my Patreon on August 30, 2022.

Check out a few samples of today's artist work.

MUSHROOM BOY

NIA NAL

PRINCESS LEIA

SUPERCORP

It was an absolute blast getting to chat with Marte, and eventually becoming friends and focus buddies. Their art is amazing, and they are so open to taking risks, and we had a lot of fun working together to create the new cover art for the show. So be sure to take a moment to check them out.

Connect with Marte P. on:

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Twitter

Instagram

TikTok

After, come follow me on Tumblr, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and AO3. And if you'd like to listen in to a live chat show hosted by Emilia Rowan and I, where we discuss being part of the queer community, current events, fandom, and other various tangents, join us on discord in The Fandom Hole server very third Sunday of the month for Chit Chat and Cheesecake.

Oct 01, 202101:03:52
Conversation w/Night-Bloom6

Conversation w/Night-Bloom6

I will be closing my Patreon on August 30, 2022.

I had a lot of fun talking with Night-Bloom6 on this episode, so please take a moment to connect with and follow her on Tumblr and A03.

Check out her dissertation: The importance of community in the construction of identity:

Fandoms & Fantasizers

After, come follow me on Tumblr, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and AO3. And if you'd like to listen in to a live chat show hosted by Emilia Rowan and I, where we discuss being part of the queer community, current events, fandom, and other various tangents, join us on discord in The Fandom Hole server very third Sunday of the month for Chit Chat and Cheesecake.

Aug 21, 202159:21
Conversation w/ ChristyKia

Conversation w/ ChristyKia

I will be closing my Patreon on August 30, 2022.

Click the links to see some of ChristyKia's art. All of them painstakingly hand drawn. 

Baking

Fall Part 2

SCRBB 

The Bus Scene

I had a lot of fun talking with ChristyKia, a writer and artist, who I'm so proud to also call friend. You can connect with her as:

Christy Kia on Tumblr and AO3

TheRedCapeOfK on Tumblr

After, come follow me on Tumblr, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and AO3. And if you'd like to listen in to a live chat show hosted by Emilia Rowan and I, where we discuss being part of the queer community, current events, fandom, and other various tangents, join us on discord in The Fandom Hole server very third Sunday of the month for Chit Chat and Cheesecake.

Jul 31, 202101:24:01
Conversation w/Kirstin McWhorter aka ArgosLight

Conversation w/Kirstin McWhorter aka ArgosLight

I will be closing my Patreon on August 30, 2022.

I had a lot of fun talking to Kirstin for this episode. She has a naturally positive outlook when dealing with her nondivergence and I am honored she spoke openly about it. I learn more about using writing to handle and process difficult emotions, or to fuel and kindle more of the ones that swell our hearts and a smile to our faces. I hope you too will enjoy listening to it, and meet another cool fandom creator.

Connect and Follow Kirstin on:

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AO3

And look for her poetry books on Amazon under Kirstin McWhorter or Kirstin Leigh McWhorter.

For a commercial free version click HERE. There you can also gain find early access to my fanfics, journal about starting a podcast/ being a fandom creator and other Patreon only content.

After, come follow me on Tumblr, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and AO3. And if you'd like to listen in to a live chat show hosted by Emilia Rowan and I, where we discuss being part of the queer community, current events, fandom, and other various tangents, join us on discord in The Fandom Hole server very third Sunday of the month for Chit Chat and Cheesecake.

Jul 18, 202152:58
A Conversation w/ EvilSnowSwan

A Conversation w/ EvilSnowSwan

I will be closing my Patreon on August 30, 2022.

It was a lot of fun chatting with EvilSnowSwan. We had a blast talking about her story Something to Be Earned and her love of linguistics. She is an amazing writer, fan creator and friend. Take a moment and check her out.

Links to Connect with EvilSnowSwan:

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AO3

After, come follow me on Tumblr, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and AO3. And if you'd like to listen in to a live chat show hosted by Emilia Rowan and I, where we discuss being part of the queer community, current events, fandom, and other various tangents, join us on discord in The Fandom Hole server very third Sunday of the month for Chit Chat and Cheesecake.

Jun 26, 202159:10
Bonus Episode w/Valkyrees.
Jun 09, 202101:04:56
Conversations w/ Valkyrees

Conversations w/ Valkyrees

I will be closing my Patreon on August 30, 2022.

I had a lot of fun getting to chat with Valkyrees, she is an amazingly open person and her passion for sleep research was, in my opinion, the highlight of our chat. She is an incredible writer with some truly wonderful stories. Take a moment to check her out.

Links to Connect with Valkyrees:

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Twitter

AO3

After, come follow me on Tumblr, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and AO3. And if you'd like to listen in to a live chat show hosted by Emilia Rowan and I, where we discuss being part of the queer community, current events, fandom, and other various tangents, join us on discord in The Fandom Hole server very third Sunday of the month for Chit Chat and Cheesecake.

Jun 06, 202101:29:27
A Conversations w/ Gracie aka IWishICouldDrawHeatherForALiving

A Conversations w/ Gracie aka IWishICouldDrawHeatherForALiving

I will be closing my Patreon on August 30, 2022.

I had a lot of fun talking with Gracie on this episode, so please take a moment to connect with and follow her on Tumblr and Instagram.

After, come follow me on Tumblr, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and AO3. And if you'd like to listen in to a live chat show hosted by Emilia Rowan and I, where we discuss being part of the queer community, current events, fandom, and other various tangents, join us on discord in The Fandom Hole server very third Sunday of the month for Chit Chat and Cheesecake.

May 22, 202145:06
A Conversation w/ MsSirEy
May 09, 202101:13:16
Conversation W/ LittleMouseJelly
Apr 25, 202151:07
A Conversations w/EKingston

A Conversations w/EKingston

I will be closing my Patreon on August 30, 2022.

Easter was an amazing guest who really went above and beyond in helping to make this episode possible. She is an amazing writer and artist, and a very chill person to hang out with. You can find and follow her out on Tumblr, Twitter, Instagram , AO3, and KoFi.

After, come follow me on Tumblr, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and AO3. And if you'd like to listen in to a live chat show hosted by Emilia Rowan and I, where we discuss being part of the queer community, current events, fandom, and other various tangents, join us on discord in The Fandom Hole server very third Sunday of the month for Chit Chat and Cheesecake.

Apr 11, 202101:12:02
A Conversation w/HRWinter

A Conversation w/HRWinter

I will be closing my Patreon on August 30, 2022.

HRWinter was without a doubt a lovely creator to have a conversation with. She is funny and reverent. We had a blast talking about making a niche-y story that turned into a fan favorite and a fic where two fools forget each other and still somehow end up endgame. Ahh, fanfiction at its finest.

Links to connect with HRWinter

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Twitter

AO3 

After, come follow me on Tumblr, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and AO3. And if you'd like to listen in to a live chat show hosted by Emilia Rowan and I, where we discuss being part of the queer community, current events, fandom, and other various tangents, join us on discord in The Fandom Hole server very third Sunday of the month for Chit Chat and Cheesecake.

Mar 28, 202152:08
A Conversation w/ Grace aka BigMammaLlama5

A Conversation w/ Grace aka BigMammaLlama5

I will be closing my Patreon on August 30, 2022.

Enjoy some samples of fanart that she does alone and with sango-blep.

Gym Time

Happy Together

Goth Lena

Valentine's Day!

It was a lot of fun chatting with Grace. She is a wonderfully open and engaging person. Who is crazy kind, and I am so thankful for all the help she gave me getting this episode made. She is also an amazing artist and writer. Follow and connect with her on Tumblr, Twitter, and AO3. You can also find Grace's drawpile partner Sango-Blep on Tumblr.

After, come follow me on Tumblr, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and AO3. And if you'd like to listen in to a live chat show hosted by Emilia Rowan and I, where we discuss being part of the queer community, current events, fandom, and other various tangents, join us on discord in The Fandom Hole server very third Sunday of the month for Chit Chat and Cheesecake.

Mar 14, 202101:18:25
A Conversation w/ Jazzfordshire

A Conversation w/ Jazzfordshire

I will be closing my Patreon on August 30, 2022.

I am so thankful that Jazz made time to talk with me. She is a funny, thoughtful and talented writer, who overcame her fear of posting to share with fans, stories that are joys to read and are unafraid to highlight all the flaws that comes with being human.    

Guest name: Jazzforshire

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Twitter

AO3

After, come follow me on Tumblr, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and AO3. And if you'd like to listen in to a live chat show hosted by Emilia Rowan and I, where we discuss being part of the queer community, current events, fandom, and other various tangents, join us on discord in The Fandom Hole server very third Sunday of the month for Chit Chat and Cheesecake.

Feb 27, 202158:47
A Conversation w/ Jill aka KaraLovesAllTheGirls
Feb 14, 202138:09
A Conversation w/ RaeDMagdon
Jan 30, 202158:48
A Conversation w/Aspidities

A Conversation w/Aspidities

I will be closing my Patreon on August 30, 2022.

Grab a cup of coffee and settle in as Aspidities and I talk writing, which author is the GOAT, and a slight plant and reptile obsession. 

To connect with Aspidities on, Patreon, Tumblr, and AO3 

After, come follow me on Tumblr, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and AO3. And if you'd like to listen in to a live chat show hosted by Emilia Rowan and I, where we discuss being part of the queer community, current events, fandom, and other various tangents, join us on discord in The Fandom Hole server very third Sunday of the month for Chit Chat and Cheesecake.



Jan 16, 202152:07
New Years Eve
Jan 01, 202106:45
A Conversation w/ Kendrene

A Conversation w/ Kendrene

I will be closing my Patreon on August 30, 2022.

My chat with Kendrene where we talk about taking a chance, favorite fandoms, and making money as a writer. Plus other things you’ll have to listen to the episode to find out. 

Connect with Kendrene on Patreon, Ko-Fi, AO3, Twitter, and Tumblr.

After, come follow me on Tumblr, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and AO3. And if you'd like to listen in to a live chat show hosted by Emilia Rowan and I, where we discuss being part of the queer community, current events, fandom, and other various tangents, join us on discord in The Fandom Hole server very third Sunday of the month for Chit Chat and Cheesecake.



Dec 19, 202001:47:41
A conversation w/DouglasAmongUs

A conversation w/DouglasAmongUs

I will be closing my Patreon on August 30, 2022.

Welcome to the first Episode as I talk with DouglasAmongUs about being creative, being a fanfic writer and participating in his 10th NaNoWriMo. 

Connect with Douglas on: AO3, Twitter, Tumblr, and Instagram

After, come follow me on Tumblr, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and AO3. And if you'd like to listen in to a live chat show hosted by Emilia Rowan and I, where we discuss being part of the queer community, current events, fandom, and other various tangents, join us on discord in The Fandom Hole server very third Sunday of the month for Chit Chat and Cheesecake.


Dec 05, 202046:38
The End of NaNoWriMo
Nov 29, 202002:23
Week 2 of NaNoWriMo

Week 2 of NaNoWriMo

This is week two for NaNoWriMo, and a surprise for writers and fans alike. 

Nov 15, 202005:40
Week 1 of NaNoWriMo

Week 1 of NaNoWriMo

Just a short word about what happened this week.
Nov 09, 202002:47
Introduction
Nov 02, 202002:35