Ep. 51 - Eldest: Saphira’s Promise & Requiem (w/ Francesca McMahon)

This podcast has guests?!

Darien (she/they) and Lucy (she/her) are joined by a special guest Francesca McMahon (any) for Eldest chapter 6, “Saphira’s Promise,” and chapter 7, “Requiem.”

Talking points include making a guest do the chapter summaries, Saphira’s unexpected remorse, the dwarves’ deepening respect for Saphira, speculation on the symbolism behind death rituals, giving Paolini props for knowing how to end a chapter strong, how Nasuada song provides insight into her backstory, and a very unhappy Cache dog barking indignantly in the background cause he had to be in his kennel during recording (sorry).

Sparks of Inspiration

• Lucy has a Geode this week, breaking out of her writer’s block and creating a new short story about The Deep.

• Fran sings the praises of Power Rangers (2017) (It’s actually great, y’all.)

• Darien is inspired by all of her amazing friends, for real.

Get More Fran!!

Check out their books at https://francescamcmahon.com/publication

Listen to their podcast at https://www.instagram.com/bestdamcamppod/

Follow them on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/adoseoffran/

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Cover art by Luana Pastor

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