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Stories That Change Us

Stories That Change Us

By: Kat Lewis Laurel Thomas Micah Leydorf Melissa Grace
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Where great storytelling meets craft. Four writer-friends dive into the most iconic fiction of the last century—not just to admire it, but to dissect it. We uncover what makes these stories unforgettable: sharp characters, masterful plots, and the social undercurrents that give them staying power. The result? A lively, intergenerational conversation that sparks insights for writers at every stage. Whether you're dreaming of your debut or leveling up your next bestseller, this is your place to learn how great stories are made.

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Episodes
  • Episode 12: And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
    Aug 27 2025

    Haunting, suspenseful, and devilishly clever—Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None remains one of the most chilling mysteries ever written. With masterful use of red herrings, precise pacing, and an eerie atmosphere of isolation, Christie pulls readers into a psychological trap that feels inescapable. Her sharp dialogue and meticulous plotting strip away each character’s façade, exposing guilt, fear, and desperation in terrifying succession. Join us as we unpack how Christie transforms a simple whodunit into a haunting study of justice, morality, and the darkness lurking within us all.

    Question: what is a story that has changed your life?

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    34 mins
  • Episode 11: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
    Jan 10 2025

    Few YA novels manage to weave modern issues so flawlessly into a story that equally engages children and adults, but The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins stands out for that very reason. Collins masterful use of subtle subtext, world building that compels plot and tension, and a cast of lovable yet deeply troubled characters allows this Dystopian tale of youth gladiatorial games to transcend from grisly and irrelevant to contemplative and epic.


    Moderated By: Kat Lewis

    Stories That Change Us intro to the podcast.

    Question: what is a story that has changed your life?

    https://instagram.com/storiesthat_changeus?igshid=eTlibmFxdXZmbXV5&utm_source=qr

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    34 mins
  • Episode 10: The Godfather by Mario Puzo
    Jan 8 2025

    Provocative, gory, and oddly breathtaking are just a few ways to describe Mario Puzo's critically acclaimed crime novel, The Godfather. Intimate in his portrayal of family love, horrifying in the graphic description of violence and urban warfare... let's unpack the masterful way Puzo builds a world wrought with love that binds, loyalty that cripples, and conflict that kills to tell the story of a New York mafia family.


    Moderated By: Laurel Thomas

    Stories That Change Us intro to the podcast.

    Question: what is a story that has changed your life?

    https://instagram.com/storiesthat_changeus?igshid=eTlibmFxdXZmbXV5&utm_source=qr

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    37 mins
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