S20 Ep30: In Which Mur and Stacy Sivinski Discuss Cozy Fantasy, Sensory Writing, and Sisterhood "The senses are actually connected, and the way we describe sensation and prioritize sight and sound is actually attached to social biases that need to be reconstructed." - Stacy Sivinski (This post went live for supporters on November 12, 2024. If you want early, ad-free, and sometimes expanded episodes, support at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/mightymur" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Patreon</a> or <a href= "http://mightymur.substack.com" rel= "noopener noreferrer nofollow">Substack</a>!) In this episode, we welcome debut author Stacy Sivinski to discuss her new cozy fantasy novel, The Crescent Moon Tea Room. We explore the sensory elements that make her writing so immersive and the importance of sisterhood and self-discovery in her storytelling. Stacy shares her background in sensory studies, how it influences her writing, and the fascinating hierarchy of the senses that challenges traditional storytelling norms. Stacy also touches on the challenges of transitioning from a PhD in English to writing cozy fantasy, her disciplined writing routine, and how she navigates the fears of starting new projects. We delve into her upcoming book, hinting at enchanted bookstores and ghosts, and discuss the power of writing rituals to overcome writer's block and anxiety. <a href= "https://murverse.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/isbw-s20-ep30.docx" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Transcript</a> Links: <ul> <li><a href="https://stacysivinski.com/" rel= "noopener noreferrer nofollow">Stacy Sivinski</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/stacy_sivinski/" rel= "noopener noreferrer nofollow">Stacy Sivinski on Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/91235/9781668058398" rel= "noopener noreferrer nofollow">The Crescent Moon Tea Room</a> by Stacy Sivinski</li> <li><a href="https://www.wildgeesebookshop.com/" rel= "noopener noreferrer nofollow">Wild Geese Bookshop</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.schulerbooks.com/" rel= "noopener noreferrer nofollow">Schuler Books</a></li> <li><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/91235/9781538754450" rel= "noopener noreferrer nofollow">Deja Brew</a> by Celestine Martin</li> <li><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/91235/9781728276823" rel= "noopener noreferrer nofollow">Big Witch Energy</a> by Molly Harper</li> <li><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/91235/9781402289361" rel= "noopener noreferrer nofollow">The Blue Castle</a> by L.M. Montgomery</li> <li><a href="https://www.emoryhenry.edu/" rel= "noopener noreferrer nofollow">Emory and Henry College</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.katechopin.org/" rel= "noopener noreferrer nofollow">Kate Chopin</a></li> <li><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/91235/9780316575201" rel= "noopener noreferrer nofollow">Rebecca</a> by Daphne du Maurier</li> <li><a href= "https://bookshop.org/contributors/agatha-christie-8ae5de94-5362-4669-bd37-21a1f0c4285d" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Agatha Christie</a></li> </ul> Evergreen Links <ul> <li>Like the podcast? Get the book! <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Should-Be-Writing-Writers-Workshop-ebook/dp/B079TLDQTQ/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">I Should Be Writing book</a>.</li> <li>My newsletter, <a href="https://mightymur.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">The Hot Mic</a>, and the community of Fabulists over at <a href= "https://patreon.com/mightymur" rel= "noopener noreferrer nofollow">Patreon</a>. Supporting either of those will get you perks like access to the discord, exclusive content, and early, ad-free episodes.</li> <li>Socials: <a href="http://mightymur.bsky.social/" rel= "noopener noreferrer nofollow">Bluesky</a>, <a href= "https://mastodon.social/@MurHerself" rel= "noopener noreferrer nofollow">Mastodon</a>, <a href= "https://www.tiktok.com/@mightymur" rel= "noopener noreferrer nofollow">TikTok</a>, <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/mightymur2" rel= "noopener noreferrer nofollow">Instagram</a>, <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/murlafferty" rel= "noopener noreferrer nofollow">YouTube</a>, <a href= "https://www.focusmate.com/i/eFYhRYYxW7" rel= "noopener noreferrer nofollow">Focusmate</a>.</li> <li>Theme by <a href="https://johnanealio.bandcamp.com/" rel= "noopener noreferrer nofollow">John Anealio</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.adagio.com/signature_blend/group.html?group=18371" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Savor I Should Be Writing tea blends</a></li> <li>Support local book stores! <a href= "https://bookshop.org/contributors/mur-lafferty" rel= "noopener noreferrer nofollow">Station Eternity, Six Wakes, Solo: A Star Wars Story: Expanded Edition and more!</a></li> <li>OR Get signed books from my friendly local store, <a href= "https://www.flyleafbooks.com/mur-lafferty-signed" rel= "noopener noreferrer nofollow">Flyleaf Books!</a></li> <li>All <a href= "https://bookshop.org/lists/i-should-be-writing-season-20/" rel= "noopener noreferrer nofollow">books</a> featured in Season 20</li> </ul>   "Exploring Cozy Fantasy and Sensory Writing with Stacy Sivinski" is brought to you in large part by my supporters, the Fabulists, who received an early, expanded version of this episode. You can join our Fabulist community with a pledge on <a href="http://www.patreon.com/mightymur" rel= "noopener noreferrer nofollow">Patreon</a> or <a href= "http://mightymur.substack.com" rel= "noopener noreferrer nofollow">Substack</a>! Some of the links above may be affiliate, allowing you to support the show at no extra cost to you. Also consider leaving a review for ISBW, please! 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