Tortallan Knights

Rebecca and Joan reflect on two years of Tortallan Knights, plan their ideal vacation, and say goodbye, at least for now. Until next time <3 

Rebecca and Joan welcome you back to the Tortallan Roundtable for a discussion with writer and fandom expert Sam Maggs. We talked faves and anti-faves, women in fantasy, and why it matters to have someone to talk to about books you love.  Reading Circle Temple: www.readingcircletemple.com, @ReadingTemple Sam Maggs: www.sammaggs.com, @SamMaggs Music by Jacob Eichhorn Instagram: @eichjj8 Show art by Britt A. Willis Website: www.brittanyalysewillis.com Twitter: @feelingfickle www.tortallpodcast.com

Rebecca and Joan reflect on reading Beka and police brutality, how exactly the Emelan magic system goes off the rails, and the pure gold that is Raoul of Goldenlake. *chef's kiss*    Music by Jacob Eichhorn Instagram: @eichjj8 Show art by Britt A. Willis Website: www.brittanyalysewillis.com Twitter: @feelingfickle www.tortallpodcast.com

Rebecca & Joan revisit Tortallan gender and sexuality studies , Emelan coping mechanisms, and inexplicable deities. #SpookyRoomBusiness

Rebecca and Joan discuss Nawat's ...unorthodox... parenting, trees who turn into men, and the Easter Egg basket that is Tortall: A Spy's Guide. Watch out for bodily fluids (ope!)    Music by Jacob Eichhorn Instagram: @eichjj8 Show art by Britt A. Willis Website: www.brittanyalysewillis.com Twitter: @feelingfickle www.tortallpodcast.com  

Rebecca and Joan compare reading Emelan vs. Tortall, choose their Living Circle Temple, and give advice to their 18-year-old selves. BONUS CABBAGE MAN.

Rebecca and Joan discuss what the Circle kiddos would think of their adult selves, get in a good round of Dinner And A Raiding Party, and (somehow) choose an MVP for the Circle Reforged.   Music by Jacob Eichhorn Instagram: @eichjj8 Show art by Britt A. Willis Website: www.brittanyalysewillis.com Twitter: @feelingfickle www.tortallpodcast.com

Rebecca and Joan finally discuss what happened in Gyongxi, cinematic villains, and oodles of baby animals. DID YOU KNOW THAT 'KID' CAN ALSO REFER TO A CHILD??

Rebecca and Joan discuss rerouting a volcanic eruption, whether Evvy is on Mountain Time or just kind of cranky sometimes, and vivid geological memories.  Music by Jacob Eichhorn Instagram: @eichjj8 Show art by Britt A. Willis Website: www.brittanyalysewillis.com Twitter: @feelingfickle www.tortallpodcast.com

Rebecca and Joan discuss getting the gang back together, thorny (aha) sexual politics, and the meaning of friendship.  Music by Jacob Eichhorn Instagram: @eichjj8 Show art by Britt A. Willis Website: www.brittanyalysewillis.com Twitter: @feelingfickle www.tortallpodcast.com

Rebecca and Joan recap the Circle Opens Quartet, try to understand the vagaries of magic, and struggle to find an MVP. So much murder! 

Rebecca and Joan discuss lightning strikes, Tris’s lack of patience for inequality, and things from our past that are no longer serving us well in the present. Also contains: Questionable Metaphors Music by Jacob Eichhorn Instagram: @eichjj8 Show art by Britt A. Willis Website: www.brittanyalysewillis.com Twitter: @feelingfickle www.tortallpodcast.com  

Rebecca and Joan discuss arson in a frozen city, Frostpine's extreme aversion to the cold, and what it really means to be a hero. May your profits stay high and your debts low. 

Rebecca and Joan discuss gang warfare, Orientalism (unfortunately), and some rocks that rock. Feat: the Scariest Fertilizer.   Music by Jacob Eichhorn Instagram: @eichjj8 Show art by Britt A. Willis Website: www.brittanyalysewillis.com Twitter: @feelingfickle www.tortallpodcast.com

Rebecca and Joan discuss murder most foul and whether Sandry gets a fair shake, and demo some truly magical dances. Plus, some underwear shenanigans...  JEWEL BOX: https://youtu.be/6a27hzSzTZw Music by Jacob Eichhorn Instagram: @eichjj8 Show art by Britt A. Willis Website: www.brittanyalysewillis.com Twitter: @feelingfickle www.tortallpodcast.com

Rebecca and Joan recap the Circle of Magic Quartet, ponder our magical dissertation committees, and name Emelan's first MVP. 

Rebecca and Joan acknowledge the weirdness of reading this book during a pandemic, discuss fantasy epidemiology, and share a poem for Joan's trees. #StayAtHome

Rebecca and Joan share with you their first-ever foray into podcasting - the Daja’s Book episode they recorded as a rehearsal for Tortallan Knights. We’ve been keeping it a secret, but here it is!   Music by Jacob Eichhorn Instagram: @eichjj8 Show art by Britt A. Willis Website: www.brittanyalysewillis.com Twitter: @feelingfickle www.tortallpodcast.com

Rebecca and Joan discuss raging wildfires, the perils of fantasy Redbull, and your relationship to the communities you come from. AKA: Finding Your Roots™.    Music by Jacob Eichhorn Instagram: @eichjj8 Show art by Britt A. Willis Website: www.brittanyalysewillis.com Twitter: @feelingfickle www.tortallpodcast.com

Rebecca and Joan discuss angry weather witches, how to (not) reconcile with bad family members, and what you can do to help a foster kid near you. It's electric!    Music by Jacob Eichhorn Instagram: @eichjj8 Show art by Britt A. Willis Website: www.brittanyalysewillis.com Twitter: @feelingfickle www.tortallpodcast.com