The seventh of my dives into Thomas Shelby's mind. Don't forget to like and subscribe! Thank you for your supportDisclaimer:The following is a work of fan fiction using characters from the Peaky Blinders world, which is trademarked by Steven Knight. Thomas, Arthur and John Shelby, and Polly Grey, are characters created and owned by Steven Knight, and I do not claim any ownership over them or the world of Peaky Blinders. The story I tell here about the Peaky Blinders is my own invention, and it is not purported or believed to be part of Steven Knight’s story canon. This story is for entertainment only and is not part of the official story line. I am grateful to Mr Knight for his captivating narrative of the Shelby family, from which I drew my inspiration for the following.

The sixth of my dives into Thomas Shelby's mind. Don't forget to like and subscribe! Thank you for your supportDisclaimer:The following is a work of fan fiction using characters from the Peaky Blinders world, which is trademarked by Steven Knight. Thomas, Arthur and John Shelby, and Polly Grey, are characters created and owned by Steven Knight, and I do not claim any ownership over them or the world of Peaky Blinders. The story I tell here about the Peaky Blinders is my own invention, and it is not purported or believed to be part of Steven Knight’s story canon. This story is for entertainment only and is not part of the official story line. I am grateful to Mr Knight for his captivating narrative of the Shelby family, from which I drew my inspiration for the following.

The fifth of my dives into Thomas Shelby's mind. Don't forget to like and subscribe! Thank you for your supportDisclaimer:The following is a work of fan fiction using characters from the Peaky Blinders world, which is trademarked by Steven Knight. Thomas, Arthur and John Shelby, and Polly Grey, are characters created and owned by Steven Knight, and I do not claim any ownership over them or the world of Peaky Blinders. The story I tell here about the Peaky Blinders is my own invention, and it is not purported or believed to be part of Steven Knight’s story canon. This story is for entertainment only and is not part of the official story line. I am grateful to Mr Knight for his captivating narrative of the Shelby family, from which I drew my inspiration for the following.#peakyblinders #thomasshelby #cilianmurphy #byorderofthepeakyblinders #originalstory #fanfiction

The fourth of my dives into Thomas Shelby's mind. Don't forget to like and subscribe! Thank you for your supportDisclaimer:The following is a work of fan fiction using characters from the Peaky Blinders world, which is trademarked by Steven Knight. Thomas, Arthur and John Shelby, and Polly Grey, are characters created and owned by Steven Knight, and I do not claim any ownership over them or the world of Peaky Blinders. The story I tell here about the Peaky Blinders is my own invention, and it is not purported or believed to be part of Steven Knight’s story canon. This story is for entertainment only and is not part of the official story line. I am grateful to Mr Knight for his captivating narrative of the Shelby family, from which I drew my inspiration for the following.

The third of my dives into Thomas Shelby's mind. Don't forget to like and subscribe! Thank you for your supportDisclaimer:The following is a work of fan fiction using characters from the Peaky Blinders world, which is trademarked by Steven Knight. Thomas, Arthur and John Shelby, and Polly Grey, are characters created and owned by Steven Knight, and I do not claim any ownership over them or the world of Peaky Blinders. The story I tell here about the Peaky Blinders is my own invention, and it is not purported or believed to be part of Steven Knight’s story canon. This story is for entertainment only and is not part of the official story line. I am grateful to Mr Knight for his captivating narrative of the Shelby family, from which I drew my inspiration for the following.

The second of my dives into Thomas Shelby's mind. Don't forget to like and follow! Thank you for your supportDisclaimer:The following is a work of fan fiction using characters from the Peaky Blinders world, which is trademarked by Steven Knight. Thomas, Arthur and John Shelby, and Polly Grey, are characters created and owned by Steven Knight, and I do not claim any ownership over them or the world of Peaky Blinders. The story I tell here about the Peaky Blinders is my own invention, and it is not purported or believed to be part of Steven Knight’s story canon. This story is for entertainment only and is not part of the official story line. I am grateful to Mr Knight for his captivating narrative of the Shelby family, from which I drew my inspiration for the following.

I decided to take a dive into Thomas Shelby's mind. Here's the result. Please give me a follow if you enjoy the story!Disclaimer:The following is a work of fan fiction using characters from the Peaky Blinders world, which is trademarked by Steven Knight. Thomas, Arthur and John Shelby, and Polly Grey, are characters created and owned by Steven Knight, and I do not claim any ownership over them or the world of Peaky Blinders. The story I tell here about the Peaky Blinders is my own invention, and it is not purported or believed to be part of Steven Knight’s story canon. This story is for entertainment only and is not part of the official story line. I am grateful to Mr Knight for his captivating narrative of the Shelby family, from which I drew my inspiration for the following.

Thank you to Rebecca for the challenge. Check out her awesome shuffle dancing on Instagram at @rebeccawheele . Cast your mind back to your secondary school days, and these interactions will make perfect sense.Every episode is an original short story, written and narrated by me, Samuel Hogarth, based off challenges given to me by you, the listeners. Submit your challenge to me by commenting below or reaching out on Instagram.Read along here: Samuelhogarth.com/…Follow me on Instagram: @samuel.the.writerFind me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@samuelthewriterDon’t forget to follow the podcast to be notified about new episodes!

The full title of the challenge was “A Love Story Between Two Eternal Things that Can Never Touch”. I knew it was going to be something sky-related, but I haven’t ever read a story which uses the Zodiac signs as characters, so I thought, why not?Thank you to Hlynur for the great idea. Find this BJJ legend on Instagram @hlynursmari Read along here: Samuelhogarth.com/…Follow me on Instagram: @samuel.the.writerFind me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@samuelthewriterDon’t forget to follow the podcast to be notified about new episodes!

Thank you to Olivia for the challenge. Check out her great singing on Instagram, @bopsbybop Read along here: Samuelhogarth.com/…Follow me on Instagram: @samuel.the.writerFind me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@samuelthewriterDon’t forget to follow the podcast to be notified about new episodes!

Thanks to @choey_g_music, best musician in the world, for the challenge.Read along here: Samuelhogarth.com/…Follow me on Instagram: @samuel.the.writerFind me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@samuelthewriterDon’t forget to follow the podcast to be notified about new episodes!

Thanks to my boy Gunnar for the challenge. For once I’m dealing with serious subjects; namely, addiction and depression.Read along here: Samuelhogarth.com/…Follow me on Instagram: @samuel.the.writerFind me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@samuelthewriterDon’t forget to follow the podcast to be notified about new episodes!

Thank you to Eiríkur for the challenge. Sorry mate, I found it difficult to keep it serious. But I can say with certainty that every reasonable person should find the ‘monster’ in this story scary.Read along here: Samuelhogarth.com/…Follow me on Instagram: @samuel.the.writerFind me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@samuelthewriterDon’t forget to follow the podcast to be notified about new episodes!

Thank to Lien for the challenge. She also added that it must pass the Bechdel test. The story passes until the end segment, which I couldn’t resist including. Here we go.Read along here: Samuelhogarth.com/…Follow me on Instagram: @samuel.the.writerFind me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@samuelthewriterDon’t forget to follow the podcast to be notified about new episodes!

DC and I discuss his novel and the questions it poses, such as: What defines sentience? How should a society be structured, and who should do the structuring? How do you combine science-fiction with fantasy in a story? Buy The Apocalypse Game and learn more about DC at https://dcsmithbooks.com/ Read my blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at https://samuelhogarth.com/   Follow me on Instagram at @thefictionalpodcast  If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. A review would be much appreciated! Just hit the link: www.podchaser.com/thefictionalpodcast 

Myrkur Games’ Senior Game Writer Melissa Grey joins me to talk about the process of writing a video game. I ask questions such as: what form does the writing take, how does the development team work together, and what aspects are the writers responsible for? All fans of video games and aspiring game writers, this is for you! Keep up to date with Myrkur news at https://myrkur.is/ Find Melissa’s novels at  https://melissa-grey.com/  Read my blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at https://samuelhogarth.com/    Follow me on Instagram at @thefictionalpodcast  If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. A review would be much appreciated! Just hit the link: www.podchaser.com/thefictionalpodcast 

Victoria explains the inspiration behind her murder mystery novel, the elements necessary for the genre, and the inclusion of Jewish cultural practices in the story. We also discuss her proofreading work.The Redeemer has been chosen as one of the Bloody Scotland Book Clubs reads for October.Social media links:Website: https://vgoldmanbooks.com Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VictoriaGoldmanBooks Twitter: https://twitter.com/VictoriaGoldma2  Purchase links: Amazon: http://mybook.to/TheRedeemer Waterstones: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-redeemer/victoria-goldman/9781739695415 Hive: https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/Victoria-Goldman/The-Redeemer--A-Shanna-Regan-murder-mystery/27415669 Read my blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at https://samuelhogarth.com/   Follow me on Instagram at @thefictionalpodcast If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. A review would be much appreciated! Just hit the link: www.podchaser.com/thefictionalpodcast 

Published children’s author Ewa and I discuss the elements necessary for a children’s story, such as moral guidance, education and exposure to life’s truths. Do you want to write a children’s book, or select the right book for your children? Have a listen for some tips! Check out Ewa’s books at https://ewajozefkowicz.com/ Follow her on Instagram at @ewas_bookshelf Read my blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at https://samuelhogarth.com/ Follow me on Instagram at @thefictionalpodcast  If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. A review would be much appreciated! Just hit the link: www.podchaser.com/thefictionalpodcast 

Tóti (@totitissue1) and I discuss one of the most famous novels of all time: Fyodor Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment. We ask questions such as: can you ever justify committing a sin, and is it guilt or paranoia that makes criminals confess? What do you think? Let me know in the comments! Check out Tóti’s podcast, Ein Pæling, on all streaming platforms. Read my blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at https://samuelhogarth.com/   Follow me on Instagram at @thefictionalpodcast If you like this episode, check out episode #14, in which Tóti and I discussed Orwell's Animal Farm. If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. A review would be much appreciated! Just hit the link: www.podchaser.com/thefictionalpodcast 

Marketing expert Mandy and I discuss the story behind marketing: the pros, cons, and how susceptible we are to corporate messaging. How much is fact, how much is fiction? Do you want to learn more about how marketing works, or how to market your own product/service? Then have a listen Look up Mandy at www.modgirlmarketing.comFollow her on Instagram at @mandymodgirl Read my blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at https://samuelhogarth.com/  Follow me on Instagram at @thefictionalpodcast  If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. A review would be much appreciated! Just hit the link: www.podchaser.com/thefictionalpodcast 

Helga and I discuss some stories written by Icelandic political figure and author Svava Jakobsdóttir, who has a unique and captivating writing style. Read “The Lodger and Other Stories” if you want to be shocked and entertained, then listen to Helga’s and my attempts to make sense of it all!If you want to hear about more Icelandic fiction, have a listen to episode #20 in which I discuss Independent People, the most famous novel in Iceland! Read my blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at https://samuelhogarth.com/  Follow me on Instagram at @thefictionalpodcast  If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. A review would be much appreciated! Just hit this link: www.podchaser.com/thefictionalpodcast

I chatted with Lisa Bordetsky-Williams about her novel, detailing the lives of several characters in Russia during two time periods: the 1930’s and the 1980’s. The privation, propaganda and sense of community are all well-detailed by Lisa, who based parts of the novel on her own experiences and family history.Find out more about the book here: https://www.forgetrussia.com/  This episode will pair nicely with episode #14, in which I discuss Orwell’s Animal Farm. Read my blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at https://samuelhogarth.com/ Follow me on Instagram at @thefictionalpodcast  If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening!

Join me and award-winning writer Lilja Sigurðardóttir (@sigurdardottirlilja) as we discuss both her crime fiction and her work on the Netflix series KATLA. What was your favourite KATLA episode? Check out Lilja’s works at https://www.liljawriter.com/ KATLA is available to stream on Netflix. Read my blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at https://samuelhogarth.com/ Follow me on Instagram at @thefictionalpodcast  If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. I would really appreciate a review, just hit this link: www.podchaser.com/thefictionalpodcast  

Dr. Murphy, an Adjunct Professor in the English department at the University of Iceland, shares her thoughts on critical reading, and her tips on how to write an essay about a novel. Check out Dr. Murphy’s novel, Wishbone, available as an eBook on Amazon.Follow Jessica on Instagram at @drjcats  Read my blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at https://samuelhogarth.com/ Follow me on Instagram at @thefictionalpodcast  If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. A review would be much appreciated! Just hit this link: www.podchaser.com/thefictionalpodcast

MMA expert and commentator Pétur and I discuss the narratives circulated in modern sport, such as advanced promotion and athletes being ‘characters’. Check out Pétur’s MMA website, http://mmafrettir.is/ Follow him on Instagram at @pmj2  Read my blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at https://samuelhogarth.com/ Follow me on Instagram at @thefictionalpodcast  If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening!

British Army veteran Geraint tells us about his process of researching and writing historical fiction, and how his own experiences provided inspiration for his novels. An intense and engaging listen. Listen to Geraint’s podcast, Veteran State of Mind: https://open.spotify.com/show/3GXXjrJovX0nyNHbxQ6cjE?si=7073b07654e046c0Follow Geraint on Instagram, at @grjbooks  Read my blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at https://samuelhogarth.com/ Follow me on Instagram at @thefictionalpodcast  If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. A review would be much appreciated! Just hit this link: www.podchaser.com/thefictionalpodcast

Listen in to fellow book-lover Dóri and I discussing our favourite books, book-to-film adaptations and how we find time to read.Follow Dóri on Instagram at @doridinoCheck out his Icelandic podcast, Sterakastið, at https://open.spotify.com/show/5BIETtyOKdOy4uYMYKUIpW?si=f792a2d28b1b4304Read my blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at https://samuelhogarth.com/  Follow me on Instagram at @thefictionalpodcast   If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening!

Choey G talks us through his process of song writing and the inspiration behind his debut album, TIME? which released on July 9th, 2022. We became pumped up and talked about chasing your goals and staying committed.Find Joe's music here:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1JTFTK5VSd1YEyzBGjWgJr?si=PC7VzJjYSYG64oSqH_iaUwApple Music: https://music.apple.com/fm/artist/choey-g/1602652513Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CHOEYGMUSICInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/choey_g_music/CHOEY G Merch: https://www.etsy.com/nz/shop/CHOEYGmerchRead my blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at https://samuelhogarth.com/  Follow me on Instagram at @thefictionalpodcast   If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening!

Dr Phipps joins me again to discuss the narratives humanity has created to survive/thrive/function. We delve into religion and its origin and purpose, politics, and the media. Stay until the end for a funny outtake! Find Greg’s publications at https://www.gregoryphipps.org/  Watch his lectures at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnJhf3qavCrSi982A3NgCGg Read my own blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at https://samuelhogarth.com/  Follow me on Instagram at @thefictionalpodcast  If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening!

Published poet Angela shares her experience with creating poetry, and reads and explains one of her own creations. Find Angela on Instagram at @angel­_writer Buy her poetry book at https://www.amazon.com/Once-Around-Halo-Journey-Grieving/dp/1483493059/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1GDIF60S7GHER&keywords=once+around+halo+journey+grieving+angela&qid=1655236283&sprefix=once+around+halo+journey+grieving+angel%2Caps%2C162&sr=8-1  Read my own original blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at https://samuelhogarth.com/  Follow me on Instagram at @thefictionalpodcast   If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening!

Plot Summary: Buck the dog is stolen from his domestic life in California and thrown into the wilds of Alaska to act as a sled dog in the face of the gold rush. He passes between different owners, some of whom are kind and some who aren’t.David returns to discuss Jack London’s other famous novel with me after the success of our White Fang episode. We talk about the importance of connecting with nature and how nature and culture collide for both animals and humans. Read my original blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at https://samuelhogarth.com/  Follow me on Instagram at @thefictionalpodcast   If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening!

Erika the full-time artist, currently specialising in wall murals, tells us all about her creative process and what it's like to paint in public. An inspirational listen for aspiring artists of all kinds!Follow Erika on Instagram @kritr.markingAnd Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kritr.marks You can read my own original blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at https://samuelhogarth.com/   Follow me on Instagram at @thefictionalpodcast   If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening!

Atli and I discuss J. R. R. Tolkien's ground-breaking novel which changed fantasy literature forever. We compare and contrast The Hobbit with The Lord of the Rings series, and contemporary fantasy.Follow Atli on Twitter: @AtliDungalYou can read my own original blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at https://samuelhogarth.com/   Follow me on Instagram at @thefictionalpodcast    If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening!

Skúli and I discuss Iceland’s most famous novel, written by Nobel Prize winner Halldór Laxness. The release of this episode coincides with the month of Laxness’ birthday; he would have been 120 this year. Skúli provides a great historical, social and cultural context for the story and characters. Check out Skúli’s music on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7cmsndBADDTZdzVRf3LM2N?si=zyDmlugYQJO_7vejxLDppw Follow him on Instagram @sk_ar_musicRead Skúli’s articles about Iceland travel: https://www.icelandtravel.is/  You can read my own original blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at https://samuelhogarth.com/   Follow me on Instagram at @thefictionalpodcast    If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening!

Bestselling author Patrick and I discuss his brand-new novel, Mother’s Boy, published on 1st March 2022. Patrick enlightens us as to the research he undertook when writing, as the novel is based on real-life poet Charles Causley. Buy the book here Follow Patrick on Twitter, @PNovelistGale , Instagram @trevilley and check out his other novels at https://galewarning.org/  You can read my own original blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at https://samuelhogarth.com/    Follow me on Instagram at @thefictionalpodcast    If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening!

Join the three of us as we weave spontaneous stories using two easy to play games. Get ready to laugh! Contains strong language.Check out Wayne's website Zen Gorillas | Nourishing Ways to Self Discovery and follow him on Instagram at @zen.gorillasYou can read my own original blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at https://samuelhogarth.com/  Follow me on Instagram at @thefictionalpodcast    If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening!

Freja and I attempt to unearth the symbolism spread throughout William Golding’s famous novel, and how the children’s experience explores the realities of war, still-present animal instincts and the human spirit. Buy the book here: https://amzn.to/3IoODeW  You can read my own original blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at https://samuelhogarth.com/    Follow me on Instagram at @thefictionalpodcast     If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening!

Halli and I talk through Frank Herbert's phenomenal science fiction/fantasy novel, touching on the topics of religion, empires,  magic versus science and the Chosen One trope.Buy the book here: https://amzn.to/34LvmWt Follow Halli on Instagram at @halli92 You can read my own original blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at https://samuelhogarth.com/  Follow me on Instagram at @thefictionalpodcast  If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening! In the next episode I will be discussing Lord of the Flies by William Golding.

This is an original story, written by myself. If you want to read it, you can do so at: https://samuelhogarth.com/2022/02/06/originals-the-25th-hour-definitely-not-a-story-about-j-epstein/Disclaimer:This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.If you interpret this as being about Jeffrey Epstein not killing himself, that’s your choice.Follow me on Instagram at @thefictionalpodcast  If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening! In the next episode I will be discussing Dune by Frank Herbert

Tóti and I examine the historical context behind the plot and characters of George Orwell’s famous novel, and relate the story’s occurrences to current events in the modern world. Buy the book here: https://amzn.to/3FWkBgFListen to Tóti’s podcast, Ein Pæling, here: https://open.spotify.com/show/21GNdM801xeo3ru9e9RPYk?si=06b26bdac2d946e0 You can read my own original blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at https://samuelhogarth.com/  Follow me on Instagram at @thefictionalpodcast  If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening! In the next episode I will be releasing original story content.

Dr. Ágústsdóttir and I delve into the conflict between two brothers in Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson’s 19th century novel. We set a historical and social context to attempt to understand the brothers’ motivations, and track their journeys through different parts of the world. Buy the book here: https://amzn.to/3k6QoDx Check out Ingibjörg's work here: https://www.hi.is/starfsfolk/ingibjoahttps://uni.hi.is/ingibjoa/https://hi.academia.edu/IngibjorgAgustsdottir You can read my own original blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at https://samuelhogarth.com/    Follow me on Instagram at @thefictionalpodcast  If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening! In the next episode I will be discussing Animal Farm by George Orwell.

Dr. Phipps and I discuss his novel, Bákn, set in both Canada and Iceland, in which a family struggles between themselves and becomes embroiled in criminal plots. We had an intense discussion about the main themes of the novel, such as the impact of the 2008 financial crash on Iceland, the cultural differences between the two nations and the development of each of the main characters. Buy the book here: https://amzn.to/3B6UQbf  You can discover more of Gregory’s work on his website, https://www.gregoryphipps.org/ and watch his lectures on his YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnJhf3qavCrSi982A3NgCGg You can read my own original blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at https://samuelhogarth.com/    Follow me on Instagram at @thefictionalpodcast  If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening! In the next episode I will be discussing The Master of Ballantrae by Robert Louis Stevenson.

Dr. Murphy and I discuss her own novel, Wishbone, which takes the reader through the adolescent years of a girl who struggles with eating disorders, a disillusionment with education and the judgements of others. Buy the book here: https://amzn.to/3Dp5BqDYou can contact Jessica on [email protected] or by following her on Instagram, at @drjcats  You can read my own original blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at https://samuelhogarth.com/  Follow me on Instagram at @thefictionalpodcast If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening! In the next episode I will be discussing Bákn by Dr. Gregory Phipps 

Inga and I discuss the portrayal of women in fairy tales, the style of Icelandic fiction and the unspoken lessons prevalent in children's stories.You can follow Inga on Twitter at @spakonan and on Instagram at @ingveldurgrondalYou can read my own original blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at https://samuelhogarth.com/  If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening! In the next episode I will be discussing Wishbone: A Novel by Dr. Jessica Murphy.

David and I dive into Jack London’s White Fang, discussing the changes the wolf/dog protagonist experiences as he interacts with various humans who have vastly different temperaments, and who push White Fang back and forth between wildness and domesticity. Buy the book here: https://amzn.to/3EqryHcYou can read my own original blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at https://samuelhogarth.com/  If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening! In the next episode I will be returning to my Fiction and Life series.

Join Atli, Wayne and I as we discuss our favourite books and their impact on our lives, as well as our opinions on changes in the portrayal of fiction and its various mediums. You can find out more about Wayne’s movement practice at https://www.zengorillas.com/ or by visiting his Instagram page, @Zen.Gorillas You can read my own original blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at https://samuelhogarth.com/  If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening! In the next episode I will be discussing White Fang by Jack London.

Hannah and I dive deep into some of the themes of Aldous Huxley’s fantastic dystopian novel, including substance abuse, promiscuity and indoctrination. We reference both personal and societal examples to help us make sense of what the story and characters are conveying. Buy the book here: https://amzn.to/3nP9dO3You can find Hannah’s own podcast, Goddess Tarot Society, here: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Zin9BOAyzNuWYycmYCjzZ?si=iXRCzYoIQpCt317K1she_g&dl_branch=1Check out Hannah’s Instagram page, @Goddesstarotsociety You can read my own original blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at https://samuelhogarth.com/  If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening!In the next episode I will be beginning a new series, Fiction and Life, in which I ask guests about their favourite fiction stories and the impact they had on their lives.

Joe and I discuss George Orwell’s ground-breaking novel and its continued relevance today. 1984 does a brilliant job of providing us with red flags to look out for, to ensure our own societies do not devolve into tyrannies. Buy the book here: https://amzn.to/3knnLSWYou can watch Joe’s incredible guitar videos at https://www.youtube.com/user/JemPGM You can read my own original blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at https://samuelhogarth.com/  If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening!In the next episode I will be discussing Brave New World by Aldous Huxley.

Sam O’Donnell and I discuss the first novel of Ursula K. Le Guin’s Earthsea Cycle, A Wizard of Earthsea. We talk about the meaning of some of the apparent metaphors in the novel and the main character Ged’s development along his magical journey. Buy the book here: https://amzn.to/3As3OQBYou can read my own original blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at https://samuelhogarth.com/  If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening!In the next episode I will be discussing 1984 by George Orwell.

Freja Zierau and I tackle Kurt Vonnegut’s famous anti-war novel with all its time hops, alien abductions and social commentaries. We debate whether the theme of coming "unstuck" in time is a metaphor for Billy Pilgrim's PTSD. Buy the book here: https://amzn.to/3tK25Ul You can read my own original blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at https://samuelhogarth.com/  If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening!In the next episode I will be discussing A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin.

Áslaug and I delve deep into the social commentary apparent in Ray Bradbury’s dystopian novel, and link it to modern-day examples that he seems to have anticipated.Buy the book here: https://amzn.to/2Xv2s9y Take a look at Áslaug’s artwork on her Instagram page, @aslaug.artYou can read my own original blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at https://samuelhogarth.com/ If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening!In the next episode I will be discussing Slaughterhouse 5 by Kurt Vonnegut.

In this episode Valgerður and I discuss Joseph Heller's World War II novel, Catch-22. We dig below the comedy to the messages underneath: what the novel has to say about the realities of war and the effect it has on the soldiers who voluntarily take part, and the civilians who have no choice but to.You can learn more about what I'm up to on my website, https://samuelhogarth.com/ Don't forget to like and subscribe! Thank you for listening.Buy the book here: https://amzn.to/3nDzCyh In the next episode I will be discussing Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury.

In this debut episode I discuss F. Scott Fitzgerald’s famous novel with Halldóra. We go deep into the characters and plot, doing our best to hone in on what makes Gatsby tick.Buy the book here: https://amzn.to/3kgVQUOYou can find out more about Halldóra via her Instagram page, @halldorabjorg25. You can read my own original blog posts, travel articles, and book and podcast reviews at https://samuelhogarth.com/If you want to support this podcast, please like and subscribe, and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening! In the next episode I will be discussing Catch-22 by Joseph Heller.