mini-chat -- thanks for waiting patiently while we were on vacation!

HAPPY NEW MOON AT 0 DEGREES VIRGOOOOO

WEEKLY SEPTEMBER WRITING COMPETITION (free to enter, incl prizes):

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00:00 - Reconnecting After Vacations

03:39 - The Ocean vs. Inland Ocean Experience

06:46 - Questioning Reality and Synchronicities

09:48 - The Role of Authors as Conduits

12:53 - Self-Fulfilling Prophecies and Personal Experiences

15:56 - Authenticity in Storytelling

18:43 - Exploring New Narratives and Perspectives

21:45 - The Impact of Astrology on Storytelling

22:03 - Critique of Young Authors and Their Works

24:01 - The Journey of Young Authors

27:23 - The Pressure of Expectations in Writing

29:22 - Navigating the Indie Author Landscape

30:02 - The Importance of Feedback and Editing

32:57 - Controversial Themes in Dark Romance

39:10 - True Crime and the Nature of Evil

39:26 - Activism and Awareness in Today's Society

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jess’s pitch

✒️ Indie Creator Collective is a readers-choice collective for human-made fiction & art! ✒️

✨Where Magic is Made out 9/9! ✨

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nico’s pitch

🍎 The Curious Post’s Forbidden Fruit anthology out 9/30! 🎃

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would you drive across country for a stranger's spooky email?

00:00 - Introduction to Paranormal Themes

03:49 - Creative Projects and Collaborations

06:43 - Kickstarter Updates and Confessions

09:45 - Exploring AI and Economic Changes

12:44 - The Nature of Weirdness and Synchronicity

15:56 - Investigating Hellier: Goblins and Rituals

18:44 - The Role of Rituals in Paranormal Investigations

21:50 - Character Dynamics in Hellier

24:45 - The Impact of Synchronicity on Belief

27:42 - The Spirit Box Experience

30:34 - Concluding Thoughts on Hellier

35:25 - The Importance of Teamwork in Paranormal Investigation

35:54 - Exploring Tarot and Its Mystical Significance

37:25 - The Complexity of Tarot Interpretations

38:52 - Authenticity in Conversations About the Paranormal

40:48 - The Fourth Kind: A Deep Dive into Alien Abduction

43:26 - Understanding Perception and Reality in Paranormal Experiences

49:58 - Flatland: Dimensions and Perception of Reality

54:57 - The Intersection of Myth and Reality in Paranormal Encounters

01:01:01 - Navigating the Unknown: Advice from Locals

01:03:04 - The Call of the Paranormal: Willingness to Explore

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jess’s pitch

✒️ Indie Creator Collective is a readers-choice group for human-made fiction & art! ✒️

✨Where Magic is Made out 9/9! ✨ https://jrowephillips.substack.com/

nico’s pitch

🍎 The Curious Post’s Forbidden Fruit anthology releases September 30, 2025 🎃

PREORDERS for the Limited Edition Secret Society bundle live NOW on Ko-Fi:

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enticing hellier review, UAP, occult, aging, etc etc. (consider this the alien pre-episode/session 0.)

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00:00 - Exploring Hellier: A Paranormal Journey

04:49 - Creative Confessions: Writing and Personal Growth

10:49 - Character Analysis: The Cast of Hellier & Terry Wriste

23:07 - Hot Takes: TikTok Trends and Cultural Commentary

23:29 - The Allure of Aesthetic Enhancements

26:26 - Aging: Perspectives and Societal Pressures

29:50 - Navigating Mental Health and Aging

30:27 - The Impact of Social Media on Self-Perception

31:46 - Audience Engagement and Feedback

35:26 - Nostalgia and Personal Interests

40:35 - Navigating Personal Expression on Social Media

43:09 - The Existence of Aliens and Belief Systems

47:10 - Religion, Science, and the Alien Debate

50:04 - Pop Culture's Influence on Alien Narratives

54:41 - Exploring Paranormal Experiences and Initiation

58:14 - Audience Engagement and Sharing Experiences

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jess’s pitch

✒️ Indie Creator Collective is a readers-choice Patreon for human-made fiction & art! ✒️

✨ July 2025 Mega Collection loading... Theme: Made Magic! ✨ https://www.patreon.com/c/IndieCreatorCollective/

nico’s pitch

🍎 The Curious Post’s Forbidden Fruit anthology releases September 30, 2025 🎃

📝 Submissions for the next Newton Press anthology (“Thresholds / Liminal”) open NOW June 1st-July 31st!

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