The Shelf Warmers
By Darby Harn & Sugu
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The Shelf WarmersNov 05, 2021
Creative Persistence
This week we discuss what it takes to be persistent in creativity, inspired by YouTuber Jay Swanson. So many things stand between us and being creative - how do we overcome those obstacles? How do we maintain focus and energy through months and years? Take a listen!
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Can Online Courses Help You Become A Writer?
This week, we discuss the proliferation of online writing courses. Are they better or different from the classroom setting? What are the advantages or disadvantages of these classes to help on your #writing journey?
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Looking Back At Lord Of The Rings
This week, Darby and Sugu look back at the Lord of the Rings film trilogy. This epic series recently returned to theaters in the United States. How does it hold up? Why is it the best thing ever? Take a listen!
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The Brandon Sanderson Effect
This week, we talk about Brandon Sanderson's latest #BackerKit success as well as his efforts to improve royalties for #indieauthors from #audible for #audiobooks. What does his success mean for indie authors? Take a listen!
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Super Excited For James Gunn's Superman
Is the new James Gunn #Superman movie based on the classic Kingdom Come comic book series? What does Gunn's choices say about the future of #DCU, #superheromovies, and The Snyder Era? Take a listen!
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Lessons From Running A Kickstarter
On this week's episode, we discuss the lessons Darby took from running his first successful #Kickstarter campaign, how they'll apply to the future, and more! Take a listen!
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What Is Cozy Sci-Fi & Fantasy?
This week, we discuss the growing genre of cozy sci-fi and fantasy. What is it? How is it different from other genres? Take a listen and let us know your thoughts!
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Indiana Jones And The Manosphere Of Doom
This week, we discuss - finally! - Indiana Jones and The dial of Destiny! Was it worth it? Does it matter? Why does just going to the movies to watch Indy punch Nazis have to devolve into triggers for some men? Take a listen and find out! #indianajones
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Why Is Everyone Quitting YouTube?
This week, we discuss the recent rash of prominent YouTubers quitting the platform or scaling back. What's behind this phenomenon? How does it relate to other indie creators in the modern age? We break it all down. Take a listen!
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Somehow Cait Corrain Returned
This week, we discuss the interview where disgraced author Cait Corrain justifies her review-bombing her peers (primarily people of color) by saying she's neurodivergent. Um. We have thoughts.
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Marvel's Echo And The Female Form
This week, we talk about Marvel's latest series #Echo, in the course of many other things, like female nudity on screen, and bomb cyclones! Did you know bomb cyclones are a thing? They are!
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Darby's Kickstarter has FUNDED!
A brief update on Darby's first Kickstarter, which funded on day one!
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Printing Options For Indie Authors
Today, we break down some printing options available to indie authors as they advance in their careers. We discuss POD (print on demand), offset print runs, and more! Take a listen!
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What If... Season 2 Was Just Mid?
This week, we discuss What If...? Season Two! Was it good? Just ok? Did you remember this was even coming out? We break it all down. Let us know your thoughts!
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Our 2024 Creative Goals
This week, we discuss our creative goals for 2024! We've got a lot of exciting artistic pursuits this year, including new novels, gallery exhibits, concerts, and more! Let us know your goals!
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Are Legacy Characters In Comics Self-Inserts?
Recently, a comic book store owner ignited controversy by saying the problem with modern comics is writers creating 'self-inserts' instead of simply writing Spider-Man. Is this true? What, if anything, is wrong with modern comics? Haven't great comic book writers placed themselves in their characters from the beginning? We break it all down!
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The Story Behind Darby's Kickstarter!
Take a deeper dive into the story behind Black Market Heart, Book 4 in the Eververse series and Darby's first Kickstarter! Enter a magical world with superheroes, witches, a grumpy dragon, and zombie gangs in this dark fantasy!
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Cait Corrain And Community Among Authors
This week, we discuss Darby's success selling his books at cons, and how that relates to the controversy surrounding author Cait Corrain. Corrain review bombed her fellow 2024 peers on #Goodreads, a baffling move that shines a light on competition and community among authors and serves as a lesson for all artists to support each other.
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What Do Star Wars Fans Want?
This week, special guest Chaddy joins us to discuss something no one ever talks about - what do Star Wars fans want? With the franchise nearing its 50th anniversary, it seems fandom is more splintered than ever. Is there a way to bring everyone together?
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The Reality Of Being An Indie Author
This week, we discuss Mary Spender's video on all the work that goes into being an independent artist. These days, being an artist isn't just playing a song or writing a book, it's being a marketer, a small business owner, and more. We talk about all the realities an indie artist faces.
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Are Indie Comics The Best Comics?
This week, we discuss all the great stuff happening in #indiecomics as well the history behind them. What does that history say about the future of independent art in other media? Quite a bit it turns out.
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All-Star Superman Should Be James Gunn's Movie
Casting is underway for James Gunn's upcoming Superman: Legacy. It could be the movie is based on All-Star Superman, the seminal comic book that we discuss in detail today. What makes it such a great Superman comic? Does it still hold up today? Should you read it? Take a listen as we break it all down!
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The Marvels Is Just A Movie
Is #TheMarvels the worst movie ever? The death of the #MCU? Or is it just a movie that is ok, but maybe pulls its punches? We review the movie and talk about all the talk. SPOILERS!
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Loki Is Great Science/Fiction
This week we discuss #Loki episodes 4 and 5! Do our theories hold up? Why is Loki such a fascinating character, and how does his mythic past speak to the MCU's future?
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Loki Is The End Of The MCU (And The Beginning)
What's happening in Loki season 2? We break it down, discuss how it ties into the larger MCU, its past and future, and what is all this drama going on behind the scenes with Marvel!
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Does The MCU Need A Rewrite?
A recent Hollywood Reporter article revealed Marvel Studios is overhauling Daredevil and hasn't been making TV like you normally make TV... which may explain some things (*cough, Secret Invasion, cough*). We talk about the value of writers, whether or not the MCU can get back on track, and what it all means in this week's pod.
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The Flash Is A Movie That Happened
We're talking tons about #MCU fatigue but what about #DCEU fatigue? Isn't really just bad movie fatigue? The Flash is a movie that happened and we finally talk about the modern-day Plan 9 From Outer Space (with special guest Chaddy!)
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Secret Invasion Is The MCU's Darkest Hour
This week, we finally catch up to Secret Invasion. What happened??? This highly anticipated show is the first real failure for the MCU. Does it mean the MCU is 'dead' or whatever a billion YouTube videos say? Or are we just in a slump?
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Where Does Star Wars Go From Here?
We wrap our discussion of Ahsoka with special guest Chaddy! Do episodes 7 and 8 of the Disney+ series stick the landing? Is Star Wars stuck? Where does Ahsoka and where does the franchise go from here? We dive into it all!
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What Is The Endgame In Ahsoka?
How is Ahsoka going to end? Special guest Chaddy joins us to discuss what the series has found in the far galaxy, where it could be going, and more! #ahsoka #tanotuesdays #starwars #thrawn #sabine #baylin #shin #podcast #podcasters
Ahsoka The White
This week we talk about Ahsoka episode 5 and a major transition in her character arc. Also, Anakin Skywalker shows up! There's a lot going on in this episode, and we break it all down!
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Ahsoka The Fallen Jedi
We're still catching up with #Ahsoka, which is hard because she seems to be in the World Between Worlds. What is that, what's going on, and where is it going? We break down Ahsoka Episode 4!
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Where Does Ahsoka Fit In The Star Wars Timeline?
Star Wars timelines are pretty crazy these days, and we're not even dealing with the multiverse. Or are we? What is going on in #Ahsoka, and how does it fit in with the movies, the animated series, and #TheMandalorian? We discuss it all on this week's episode!
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Who is Ahsoka Tano?
This week, we discuss episode 1 of the new Star Wars series, Ahsoka (yes, we know we're behind). How is it? How does it work for fans who've followed this character for 15 years and for those who don't know anything about her? We dive into it! #StarWars #Ahsoka #AhsokaTano #Marrok
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Collecting Every Top 40 Hit... EVER!
This week we talk with special guest Ryan and his unique pursuit of collecting every Top 40 hit... ever! Listen as we discuss the challenges and rewards of tracking down of over 20,000 songs!
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Supergirl Woman Of Tomorrow
This week we discuss Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, the outstanding 2022 comic book series that will soon be a new DCU movie. Written by Tom King with art by Bilquis Evely and Matheus Lopes. this series presents the classic character in a powerful new light.
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The Prosecraft Book Heist
This week, we discuss the website Prosecraft, which collected over 25,000 books - including Darby's - all of which were illegally obtained. They were then used to support an AI program which its founder monetized using copyrighted intellectual property.
AI is an existential threat to the arts and this website is only one example of the dangers authors face.
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Spider-Man Vs. Batman
This week, we discuss the different philosophies that guide two major superheroes, Spider-Man and Batman, as well as cultural reactions to them. Both are aspirational, but differ greatly in their relationship to their aspirants both in and out of the narrative.
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Remembering Sinead O'Connor
We discuss the Irish rock icon and protest singer Sinead O'Connor, who passed away recently. Rest in peace, Sinead.
Fighting Imposter Syndrome
This week we discuss Imposter Syndrome in art and other aspects of life. Take a listen and let us know your thoughts!
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Imposters, Insiders, and Interlopers by Amy Rowland
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Where To Start With Writing A Novel
This week we discuss a question writers ask all the time: where do you start with a novel? How do you begin the process that will take you from the blank page to a finished book? We talk about some ways you can based on Darby's experiences.
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Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse
This week we discuss Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse! Is it a better movie than the original? Does it take full advantage of its narrative potential? How many Spider-Men is too many and there is such a thing? Take a listen and let us know your thoughts!
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Rate Limit Exceeded
This week we talk about platforms and where do you go when there's nowhere to go? This episode was recorded before the announcement and release of Threads, the Meta Twitter competitor. But we discuss Twitter alternatives, federated spaces, and how being an independent artist suffers when social media collapses into chaos.
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Why We Can't Talk About SPOILERS!
This week we talk about SPOILERS! Or actually, we don't. Why are spoilers such a difficult subject in pop culture? Where did this even come from? Is it healthy or necessary for readers/viewers?
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Into The Infinite With Author Marc J. Sylvester
This week, we talk to author Marc J. Sylvester! Marc is the author of "Little Ace", a children's book, and "Infinite," an anime project! Marc's creative talents have taken him around the world and reflect his unique life experience. Take a listen to this amazing young artist!
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How To Sell Your Books At Comic Con
This week, we discuss Darby selling his books for the first time at a comic book convention. How did it go? What were the lessons learned? Will he do it again?!? Take a listen and let us know your thoughts!
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From Draft To Published Book: Special Bonus Episode
In this episode, Sugu and Darby discuss the steps required to take his novel Nothing Ever Ends from a draft to a finished book. What is the editing process? The design process? What are beta readers? Do you need sensitivity readers? What programs do you use? We discuss all that and more!
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Defining Success As An Indie Author
What does success mean for an independent author? What are the different routes to it? We discuss Darby's journey into selling books at conventions and where he goes from here in this week's episode. Take a listen and let us know your thoughts!
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Tales From Osaka Comic-Con!
Sugu recaps his experience at the first-ever Osaka Comic Con! How was this different or similar to other conventions in Japan or the United States? What amazing artists did Sugu meet? Take a listen!
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Star Trek: Picard Season 3 REVIEW Part 2
Last time on The Shelfwarmers Podcast...
We finish our discussion on Star Trek: Picard, focusing on the last four episodes. SPOILERS! How did it end? What did we think? Take a listen and let us know your thoughts!
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