Heaper is Ty Shepherd's upcoming sci-fi/dystopian. Join me for a brief look at the world building and characters of this novel as we read a three-chapter excerpt.

Come conclude this collection with your shepherd. I will show you the inside of my mind and give you the vulnerability of my own nightmares. To me, this is to symbolize that everyone, no matter how broken you may feel, is welcome in this community.

NOTES:

Yes, I am okay.

I noted that the cover art was "album" art by accident in the beginning. I guess I liked how metal it was so much that I confused it subconsciously. My fault. However, it should be uploaded now! The art is now the cover of all the episodes of this season, which makes me happy :)

Our main protagonist is willing to do whatever it takes to get in touch with his newest art piece which ends up being a costly mistake. This results in him seeing the symbol of greed, and symbol of our podcast.

We learn about Ojibwe folklore and how their culture is significant in the Shepherd universe. (Article on the wendigo and how it relates to the Ojibwe below).

Also, we delve into some art history regarding the renaissance era and the baroque era. Specifically, the baroque artist Artemisia Gentileschi (Her Wikipedia page below).

Furthermore, we talk about the forest in Japan associated with suicide and how culture has painted it (Information on it below. Also, if you feel that you need help, do not hesitate to call the suicide hotline. Number also below).

Notes:

- People have mentioned that the background music is a little too low. I have raised the volume of it in this episode. Please let me know how it sounds!

-All background music and sound effects come from Pixabay a royalty free sight.

Ojibwe and Wendigo: The Wendigo in Ojibwe Tradition: Stories of Warning and Survival - Mythology WorldWide

Artemisia Gentileschi: Artemisia Gentileschi - Wikipedia

Aoikgahara: Aokigahara - WikipediaSUICIDE HOTLINE: Dial 988 to get help!