I delve into the dark fiction of H.P. Lovecraft and his influence on present day authors and other creators. Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/CoffeeBeforePants Buy Me a Coffee (Kind Of): https://ko-fi.com/coffeebeforepants Coffee Before Pants Merchandise: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CoffeeBeforePants

Encore presentation. On today's episode, I offer three more non-fiction writers to add to your "to be read list." I hope you enjoy!

Where I voice my opinion above all the noise and needless chatter   Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/CoffeeBeforePants Buy Me a Coffee (Kind Of): https://ko-fi.com/coffeebeforepants Coffee Before Pants Merchandise:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/CoffeeBeforePants

Author recommendations I have to share.   Links: Ray Bradbury Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zHa_udIU9o&ab_channel=ManufacturingIntellect Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CoffeeBeforePants Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/coffeebeforepants Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CoffeeBeforePants

On this episode I dive into the bygone days of Pulp Fiction Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CoffeeBeforePants Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/coffeebeforepants Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CoffeeBeforePants

The third and final installment celebrating the authors of the Emerald Isle Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/CoffeeBeforePants Ko-Fi Page: https://ko-fi.com/coffeebeforepants

The second installment of a four-part series celebrating the authors and poets of Ireland.  Some you've probably heard of, others, well you have heard of them now! Links mentioned in the podcast Buy Me a Coffee! at https://ko-fi.com/coffeebeforepants Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CoffeeBeforePants

Part One of the celebration of both well-known and less known Irish writers in history   Coffee Before Pants Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556547000032 Etsy Shop: https://etsy.me/3VcVeTf Buy Me a Coffee!: Ko-fi.com/coffeebeforepants

On this week's episode I cover some fairly well-known writers who were also convicted of crimes. Here are the links I promised: Etsy Shop  https://www.etsy.com/shop/CoffeeBeforePants Ko-Fi Page, Buy Me a Coffee!: https://ko-fi.com/coffeebeforepants

In this week's episode I explore how three classic horror novels have been altered just to make film adaptions.

No more badgering you about what to read;  today I explore figures of speech (aka idioms) that is part of the English language, but very few know the origins.

How do you read? Do you prefer a book, an e-reader (such as Kindle), an audiobook?  All three? On this episode I talk about all three plus admit that I have become a convert to audiobooks.   The Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CoffeeBeforePants Buy Me A Coffee (Sort of): https://ko-fi.com/coffeebeforepants The Blog Post I Mentioned: https://www.coffeebeforepants.com/the-blog/a-lesson-in-letting-go#/

Yes, more talk about a reading list, specifically mine, for the coming year.

If you've ever wanted to start listening to jazz, but didn't know where to start, this episode may be for you.  I have procured a short list of Jazz albums that could get you started.  There is also a companion post on coffeebeforepants.com with the links and cover art thumbnails.

Where I highlight a few books that have made a big impression on me.   Links:  Red Bubble Store  and Buy Me a Coffee

I talk about what I hope the future holds for Coffee Before Pants, plus the usual features   Support Coffee Before Pants at https://ko-fi.com/coffeebeforepants

This episode I have seven short books that can easily be read in a day or two.

An abbreviated podcast, an apology and an explanation. Link to Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/coffeebeforepants

Today I talk about the two biggest names in hard-boiled fiction:  Dashiell Hammet, author of The Maltese Falcon, and Raymond Chandler, author of The Big Sleep

What is Magical Realism? I do my best to answer and talk about the authors that are the masters of this sub-genre.