Welcome to the third episode of Season Three, where we dive into Mona Awad's novel, Bunny! If you haven't already, be sure to check out my collaboration with the Talk Lit, Get Hit podcast, where we delve into the fascinating world of the author herself.Bunny is a gripping critique of academia that takes readers on a wild ride. We follow Samantha, our protagonist, as she navigates a highly exclusive writing program at University. Along the way, she encounters a clique that crafts Drafts of men and manipulates them to their liking.In this episode, we explore themes of subverted cuteness, the CIA's intriguing connection to writing programs, and draw parallels to The Craft and Heathers. We also touch on radical feminism and its role in the narrative.Don't miss out on this captivating discussion!TW and SPOILERS for all episodes, listen at your own discretion.Need a freelance writer or editor? Head over here Where to find us!Email: jade@watermelonprose.comLiterature Done Juicy Instagram Watermelon Prose InstagramGoodreadsThanks for tuning in to 'Literature Done Juicy'. Join us next time as we continue to explore the world of fiction through a refreshing lens. Until then, stay juicy!

Welcome to our first bonus episode and the second episode of our third season! Today, we're excited to collaborate with the wonderful hosts of the Talk Lit, Get Hit podcast. We're diving into the works of author Mona Awad, focusing on two of her most popular books: Bunny and Rouge.You can listen to our discussion on Rouge here. And don't forget to tune in for our episode on Bunny, releasing on Wednesday, April 24th, 2024!About Talk Lit, Get Hit: Three friends—Bridget, Eryn, and Laura—bonded over music and books in high school, and now they read and discuss intriguing books on their awesome podcastTalk Lit, Get Hit InstagramTW and SPOILERS for all episodes, listen at your own discretion.Need a freelance writer or editor? Head over here Where to find us!Email: jade@watermelonprose.comLiterature Done Juicy Instagram Watermelon Prose InstagramGoodreadsThanks for tuning in to 'Literature Done Juicy'. Join us next time as we continue to explore the world of fiction through a refreshing lens. Until then, stay juicy!

This episode is in collaboration with The Book Bird! Grab your copy of Bear - https://bookbird.circlesoft.net/p/bear-pb?barcode=9781911547945&search_key=bear+marWelcome to the first episode of season three where we are diving into the controversial Canadian classic, Bear by Marian Engel. There are DEFINITE content warnings for this one.  Bear is touted as a second wave feminist novel, but has it been done successfully? We follow Lou who is sent to an island home to catalogue the books within, whilst there she has sexual relations with a bear, yes, a bear. We look into bestiality and why it's illegal, second wave feminism, bear deaths and why this book was written at all. This is one not to be missed! Sources:Health Risks of Z and B - https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sangeeta-Singg/publication/317057166_Health_Risks_of_ZoophiliaBestiality/links/59235054aca27295a8a8715c/Health-Risks-of-Zoophilia-Bestiality.pdfMarian Engel’s Bear: Romance or Realism? - https://ojs.library.ubc.ca/index.php/canlit/article/view/192920/189422Placing B Acts In Canada: Legal Meaning Of B And Judicial Engagements With Sociality - https://d1wqtxts1xzle7.cloudfront.net/51772099/Placing_Bestial_Acts_Gacek_and_Jochelson-libre.pdf?1486981891=&response-content-disposition=inline%3B+filename%3DPlacing_Bestial_Acts_in_Canada_Legal_Mea.pdf&Expires=1710895620&Signature=XJmPJMWrZSHef5ya-cNAkjMD7FJGZJ~vJlRxT6SHcIN0uhofhl-VjrDE7kuNOcqkpZqoo-c0lixJDpqD1X28s~jaacGCMVcjsNHx6iylt1rD2CnivcaL2oD02pZc~t34GGRiSVM8Syy--wlh0A7Rf-nyl~qCSJuMUNBwc2knQyhBn0y~Qo8eR5JNlYoykKEcRO9qk5Z8cAYyn3Dw7V6XrGeGTLL3uHfbutNIUXWfFPVAAaZVym5n3a8Qc~P8ZjbiGcoVjLpM~DZy5mfKmass7~5B8C15-oZGz7Ls~yLE~qyleJoDmTh4DuxyG2nl988sB5XIx2Yigkc-ZzSEoHMbHw__&Key-Pair-Id=APKAJLOHF5GGSLRBV4ZASecond Wave Feminism - https://www.britannica.com/topic/feminism/The-second-wave-of-feminismSexual Gothic: Marian Engel’s Bear and Elizabeth Jolley’s The Well - https://ro.uow.edu.au/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1064&context=artspapersWhat Is Wrong With B? - TW and SPOILERS for all episodes, listen at your own discretion.Need a freelance writer or editor? Head over here Where to find us!Email: jade@watermelonprose.comLiterature Done Juicy Instagram Watermelon Prose InstagramGoodreadsThanks for tuning in to 'Literature Done Juicy'. Join us next time as we continue to explore the world of fiction through a refreshing lens. Until then, stay juicy!

Today is our tenth and final instalment for of our second season and we are diving into The Passage by Justin Cronin. The Passage is the first book in a post-apocalyptic horror trilogy where a security breach in a US government facility sparks the end of the world. Published in 2010 and spanning over 700 pages, this novel had me hooked. It was even adapted into a TV series, though I haven’t seen it yet.Join me as I discuss its characters and plot, and explore its connections to historical apocalyptic predictions, U.S. Government mishaps and Shakespearean themes. Don't miss this thrilling conclusion to our second season! Sources:Beyond Shakespeare: A Close Reading of the Epigraphs in Justin Cronin’s The Passage - https://www.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1627879/FULLTEXT01.pdfMK-ULTRA mind control experiments: Quebec high court says U.S. has immunity in Canada - https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/mk-ultra-class-action-lawsuit-u-s-immunity-in-canada-1.6985475Shakespeare and ‘Shakespeare’ in Justin Cronin and Emily St John Mandel - https://d1wqtxts1xzle7.cloudfront.net/61153501/Shakespeare_and_Shakespeare_postprint20191107-80213-18mtpfb-libre.pdf?1573131600=&response-content-disposition=inline%3B+filename%3DShakespeare_and_Shakespeare_in_Justin_Cr.pdf&Expires=1707264682&Signature=RXrbwKnLApH1d-6LA5I8UxnPE8BlFdzFuH~XVxCiV85oWkuRXwvFOcpQyHgP3JcyqY~26lZoToykaZwyssUzlSaLnmGRuVRTKsy4DgSl01JMOHpORYpQCuEXUReAZsHe3VvJBrrEJsc6WNCl43NkR05mEKRF5XEhsGJi5F8kC2rVv2SKMpFek6nAnwG0SjMXN3gsw9PbLm9VCbWd2OzvV1ES5VgtJQROEBciYzl53geFKMGkEl7U4flBVoYMZZ84wMKfoCpl0~c9NuGq8LgQx5KFVPM2nD6kx-H8djnx~j5fDaeHn~SmC~epT547PfAnZnclHcbsAka3bO8hSUXBng__&Key-Pair-Id=APKAJLOHF5GGSLRBV4ZAThe Struggle for Survival and Aspects of (Im-)mortality in Post-Apocalyptic American Fiction -https://doi.org/10.25365/thesis.37736Project MK-Ultra - https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/document/06760269Public Interest Case Against the CIA - http://www.turnerhome.org/jct/Anatomy.pdfTW and SPOILERS for all episodes, listen at your own discretion.Need a freelance writer or editor? Head over here Where to find us!Email: jade@watermelonprose.comLiterature Done Juicy Instagram Watermelon Prose InstagramGoodreadsThanks for tuning in to 'Literature Done Juicy'. Join us next time as we continue to explore the world of fiction through a refreshing lens. Until then, stay juicy!

Today in our ninth instalment of the second season, we're diving deep into the ocean of Yann Martel's Life of Pi. In this literary voyage, we explore the intricate layers of Martel's storytelling, from the shipwreck narrative to the profound relationships between humans and animals. The novel, claiming to make you believe in God, takes us on a journey with Pi Patel, a young Indian polytheist who survives 227 days on a lifeboat with a Bengal tiger named Richard Parker.We unravel the novel's themes of faith, survival, carnivalesque, ethical implications of animal captivity, freak shows and Pi's struggle to maintain his humanity in the face of isolation. Oh and we sprinkled a Titanic fact in there too. TW and SPOILERS for all episodes, listen at your own discretion.Need a freelance writer or editor? Head over here Where to find us!Email: jade@watermelonprose.comLiterature Done Juicy Instagram Watermelon Prose InstagramGoodreadsThanks for tuning in to 'Literature Done Juicy'. Join us next time as we continue to explore the world of fiction through a refreshing lens. Until then, stay juicy!

Welcome back, literary enthusiasts, to another riveting episode of Literature Done Juicy! Your host, Jade Palmer, dives deep into the heart-wrenching world of Charles Dickens' classic, Oliver Twist.In this eighth instalment of our second season, we cut through the expected and focus on Dickens' exploration of societal struggles in Victorian England. From the two-dimensional optimism of Oliver to the controversial portrayal of Fagin, and the enigmatic Nancy standing at the crossroads of good and evil, join me in dissecting the characters that bring this gritty narrative to life.But it doesn't stop there. We unravel the layers of Dickens' thematic exploration, from the harsh realities of food and social class to the transformative power of shedding societal labels through a change in wardrobe. As we delve into the complexities of Victorian society, we draw intriguing parallels to contemporary issues.Stay with us until the end, where we take a chilling detour into the dark alleys of Victorian London to discuss the mysterious figure of Jack the Ripper. From royal conspiracies to far-fetched alien abductions, we explore the fascinating theories that surround this enduring enigma. Sources Did Dickens Invent Christmas? - https://www.historyextra.com/period/victorian/charles-dickens-dickensian-christmas-carol-scrooge/Dickens and Dress: Clothing and Class - https://www.integratingenglish.com/_files/ugd/2686af_6e2c0f2877d443eda016068fc3021e22.pdf#page=6Fallen Women: The Popular Image of Female Suicide in Victorian England - https://www.uvic.ca/humanities/history/assets/docs/Honours Thesis - Deborah Deacon 2015 .pdfManaging Status: How Luxury Brands Shape Class Subjectivities in the Service Encounter - https://www.jstor.org/stable/44879170The changing practice of eating: evidence from UK time diaries, 1975 and 2000 - https://d1wqtxts1xzle7.cloudfront.net/54081245/j.1468-4446.2007.00138.x20170807-17654-1a0xlbh-libre.pdf?1502135451=&response-content-disposition=inline%3B+filename%3DThe_changing_practice_of_eating_evidence.pdf&Expires=1704167149&Signature=JNJE4N77~4DG9ACNXBONegbzZu08oCqhAhH4yhRqr9C4-6cgjAfLXYkmYgcLTg0xNnF9lr7hpXkUY6ZBuBSAzQrYoOv1OzTDJnmwTIxfafTSCILG3tg3JUniZRR0o90Ir84TdBqYwLa0VQgz5qYDTW and SPOILERS for all episodes, listen at your own discretion.Need a freelance writer or editor? Head over here Where to find us!Email: jade@watermelonprose.comLiterature Done Juicy Instagram Watermelon Prose InstagramGoodreadsThanks for tuning in to 'Literature Done Juicy'. Join us next time as we continue to explore the world of fiction through a refreshing lens. Until then, stay juicy!

Join us on this chilling exploration of "The Troop" by Nick Cutter on Literature Done Juicy. We delve into the heart of horror, dissecting the old-school influences, psychological terrors, and nightmarish contagions that make this novel a visceral experience.From the homage to classic horror of the 70s and 80s, reminiscent of Stephen King's golden era, to the disturbing themes of body horror and contagion, The novel's portrayal of contagion and body horror draws parallels with the anxieties of our own time, making it a timeless exploration of human fears.SourcesA Camping Trip Tragedy: The Disappearance of Garrett Bardsley - https://veritycreates.medium.com/a-camping-trip-tragedy-the-disappearance-of-garrett-bardsley-c7964a3a5d3aAnimals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (United Kingdom) - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/14/contentsBiological Threats - https://armscontrolcenter.org/biological-threats-have-evolved-for-the-worse-and-we-are-not-prepared/Contagious Horror: Infectious Themes in Fiction and Film - http://www.clinmedres.org/content/17/1-2/41.full.pdfMaria Callas - https://www.loverboymagazine.com/maria-callas/Tapeworm Infection - https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tapeworm/symptoms-causes/syc-20378174The Decay of Monsters: Horror Movies Throughout History - https://scholarsbank.uoregon.edu/xmlui/bitstream/handle/1794/20323/FINAL Thesis-Loutzenhiser.pdfThe History of Horror Films from 1895 to 2018 - https://wludh.ca/dh100/2018/T3/G4/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/The-History-of-Horror-From-1895-Present-day-.pdfThe Making of Monsters: Has the Medieval Monster Been Reassembled as the Unbound Body of Medical Science - https://openresearch-repository.anu.edu.au/bitstream/1885/147152/6/b28799653_Bruen_B.pdfThe Puzzling Disappearance of Jared Negrete - https://www.strangeoutdoors.com/mysterious-stories-blog/2017/11/22/jared-negreteThe Tapeworm and Maria Callas’ Diet: A Mystery Revealed - https://www.mdpi.com/2673-6772/2/3/15What Happened to Jared Negrete? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytbPQVML7rkTW and SPOILERS for all episodes, listen at your own discretion.Need a freelance writer or editor? Head over here Where to find us!Email: jade@watermelonprose.comLiterature Done Juicy Instagram Watermelon Prose InstagramGoodreadsThanks for tuning in to 'Literature Done Juicy'. Join us next time as we continue to explore the world of fiction through a refreshing lens. Until then, stay juicy!

Welcome to another enchanting episode of "Literature Done Juicy!" I'm your host, Jade, and we're diving deep into the magical realms of novels with lost protagonists. Can you believe we're already halfway through this season? Time really does fly, and speaking of time, we're also nearing the end of the year—crazy, right?In today's episode, we unravel the mysteries of Susanna Clarke's captivating novel, "Piranesi." This magical yet eerie tale takes us through a labyrinthine house, and trust me, it's a journey you won't forget.We'll explore the intricate web of themes, symbolism, and motifs that Clarke weaves into this relatively short but impactful novel.  As we unwrap the layers of Piranesi's world, we'll touch on the novel's plot, the author's personal journey, and the artistic inspiration behind it all. Giovanni Piranesi, the famous architect and artist, serves as a crucial inspiration for the novel. His "imaginary prisons" find a haunting echo in the House, with its endless rooms, cyclopic architecture, and eerie voids. We'll explore how Clarke expertly infuses horror undertones into this seemingly whimsical tale.But that's not all. "Piranesi" resonates with echoes of C.S. Lewis's "The Magician's Nephew" and delves into Christian allegory, showcasing Clarke's skill in blending fantastical elements with religious symbolism. And of course, what's a fairy-tale discussion without fairies? We'll wrap up the episode with a deep dive into Irish fairy lore, connecting the mischievous beings with the themes in "Piranesi."  It's going to be a literary journey like no other, so stay tuned for another episode of "Literature Done Juicy!Sources:Abductions by Fairies - https://www.askaboutireland.ie/reading-room/history-heritage/folklore-of-ireland/folklore-in-ireland/legend-and-belief/supernatural-legend/abductions-by-fairies/Fairies, Folklore and Forteana - https://mythopedia.info/vanderSluijs-FT351-.pdfGiovanni Piranesi: Imaginary Prisons (Examples of his work) - https://artmuseum.princeton.edu/object-package/giovanni-battista-piranesi-imaginary-prisons/3640Lewis and Clarke in the Caves: Art and Platonic Worlds in Piranesi - https://dc.swosu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3067&context=mythloreOn The Idea of the Secondary World in Susanna Clarke’s Piranesi - https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2049071.pdfPiranesi: Susanna Clarke in conversation with Madeline Miller - ********https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQHhFyQbLoEPiranesi and the Infinite Prisons - TW and SPOILERS for all episodes, listen at your own discretion.Need a freelance writer or editor? Head over here Where to find us!Email: jade@watermelonprose.comLiterature Done Juicy Instagram Watermelon Prose InstagramGoodreadsThanks for tuning in to 'Literature Done Juicy'. Join us next time as we continue to explore the world of fiction through a refreshing lens. Until then, stay juicy!

In this riveting episode of Literature Done Juicy, we plunge into the depths of Ashley Audrain's psychological drama, "The Push." Join me, Jade, as we dissect the complexities of generational family violence, grapple with the unsettling question of whether children can exhibit psychopathic traits, and confront the harsh realities of labelling women as hysterical. As we explore the psychological nuances of the novel, we delve into the history of hysteria, tracing its roots from ancient times to Freud's psychoanalytic theories. Blythe's battle with being labelled "hysterical" becomes a poignant reflection of societal challenges faced by new mothers.   SourcesAmarjeet Sada - https://www.mamamia.com.au/youngest-serial-killer/Child of Rage (Beth Thomas) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szcsT3pOuBwCrazy Woman and Hysterical Mothers: The Gendered Use of Mental Health Labels in Custody Disputes - https://commons.allard.ubc.ca/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1007&context=can-j-fam-lEarly Identification of Fledgling Psychopath: Locating the Psychopathic Child in the Current Nomenclature - https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Donald-Lynam/publication/13457004_Early_Identification_of_the_Fledgling_Psychopath_Locating_the_Psychopathic_Child_in_the_Current_Nomenclature/links/55194b450cf2d241f35618ab/Early-Identification-of-the-Fledgling-Psychopath-Locating-the-Psychopathic-Child-in-the-Current-Nomenclature.pdfHare psychopathy Checklist: Youth Version - https://www.pathwaysstudy.pitt.edu/codebook/pcl-sb.htmlMelancholic mothering: mothers, daughters and family violence - https://libkey.io/libraries/1691/DOI:10.1080/09540250802447945Retta McCabe - https://unknownmisandry.blogspot.com/2015/11/retta-mccabe-4-year-old-murderess.htmlSigns your child might be a psychopath - https://www.verywellfamily.com/is-my-child-a-psychopath-4175470There are no child psychopaths because we can’t diagnose them - https://modlab.yale.edu/news/there-are-no-child-psychopaths-because-we-cant-diagnose-them-yet-vice#:~:text=Children%2C specifically%2C can't,violence and aggression%2C and theft.Women and Hysteria in the History of Mental Health - https://TW and SPOILERS for all episodes, listen at your own discretion.Need a freelance writer or editor? Head over here Where to find us!Email: jade@watermelonprose.comLiterature Done Juicy Instagram Watermelon Prose InstagramGoodreadsThanks for tuning in to 'Literature Done Juicy'. Join us next time as we continue to explore the world of fiction through a refreshing lens. Until then, stay juicy!

Welcome to another juicy episode of "Literature Done Juicy" with your host Jade! In this season, we're delving into novels featuring lost protagonists, and today, we're unearthing the intriguing world of the Aussie novel "West Girls" by Laura Elizabeth Woollett.In this fourth episode of our second season, we explore the captivating themes of racial passing, pretty privilege, the modeling industry, and the power of nostalgia. Woollett's contemporary tale takes a sharp, dry, and sarcastic approach to these significant issues.Sources: An Involvement Explanation for Nostalgia Advertising Effects - https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Darrel-Muehling/publication/254370594_An_Involvement_Explanation_for_Nostalgia_Advertising_Effects/links/57977f9e08aed51475e69bb1/An-Involvement-Explanation-for-Nostalgia-Advertising-Effects.pdfAsian Fashion Brands White Models - https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/asian-fashion-brands-white-models/Childhood brand nostalgia: A new conceptualization and scale development - http://glassyad.ir/journals/Journal_of_Consumer_Behaviour/2016/Journal_of_Consumer_Behaviour_July_August_2016.pdf#page=71Death by Nostalgia - https://www.the-scientist.com/foundations/death-by-nostalgia-1688-69596Eurasian Persuasions: Mixed Race, Performative and Cosmopolitanism - https://www.researchgate.net/publication/258510543_Eurasian_Persuasions_Mixed_Race_Performativity_and_CosmopolitanismExploring the concept of passing in biracial-white college students- https://research.library.fordham.edu/dissertations/AAI3703196/Exporting Social Psychology: Effects of Attractiveness on Perceptions of Entrepreneurs, Their Ideas for New Products, and Their Financial Success - https://d1wqtxts1xzle7.cloudfront.net/46798018/Exporting_Social_Psychology_Effects_of_A20160626-1551-19ezitt-libre.pdf?1466927337=&responseTW and SPOILERS for all episodes, listen at your own discretion.Need a freelance writer or editor? Head over here Where to find us!Email: jade@watermelonprose.comLiterature Done Juicy Instagram Watermelon Prose InstagramGoodreadsThanks for tuning in to 'Literature Done Juicy'. Join us next time as we continue to explore the world of fiction through a refreshing lens. Until then, stay juicy!

Welcome to another episode of Literature Done Juicy! I'm Jade, your host, and in this episode, we dive deep into the intricate and mind-bending world of "House of Leaves" by Mark Z. Danielewski. In the second season of our show, we're exploring novels with lost protagonists, and this is the third episode in this season. "House of Leaves" is notorious for its complexity, featuring layers upon layers of narrative and countless theories. The episode is a lengthy one, but we believe that discussing this novel in detail is a must. If you're intrigued by the mysterious and the unconventional, you're in for a treat!We begin by delving into the plot and navigate the novel's intricate layout and diverse fonts, we explore how the author uses these elements to create a uniquely immersive reading experience. The story is full of footnotes, real and fictional, which lead to a Reddit-like forum about the novel, adding an extra layer of intrigue.We explore themes of descent into madness and the uncanny, linking the story to the psychological struggles of the characters.  We draw connections between "House of Leaves" and video games like "Control" and "Anatomy," which use similar techniques to evoke an eerie atmosphere and labyrinthine structures. On top of that we discuss Leviticus, Greek and Norse Mythology as well as famous photographer Kevin Carter.If you're ready for a deep dive into the labyrinthine world of "House of Leaves" and enjoy uncovering hidden layers in literature, this episode is for you. Join us as we explore the uncanny, the intricate narrative, and the mind-bending complexities of this literary masterpiece. Don't miss it!Sources“A maze meant… What did it mean?” The Labyrinth Motif and the Reader’s Response in Mark Z. Danielewski’s House of Leaves - https://orbi.uliege.be/bitstream/2268/242678/1/The Labyrinth Motif and the Reader's Response in Mark Z. Danielewski's House of Leaves - M.A. Thesis.pdfAnatomy Videogame - https://kittyhorrorshow.itch.io/anatomyControl, Anatomy, and the Legacy of the Haunted House - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mexs39y0Imw&ab_channel=JacobGellerControl Videogame Wiki - https://control.fandom.com/wiki/ControlDiving into the House of Leaves Secrets and Connections - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=du2R47kMuDE&ab_channel=DubiousConsumptionExploration #6: The Uncanny in Mark Z. Danieleweski’s House of Leaves - https://www.imageandnarrative.be/inarchive/uncanny/nelebemong.htm?source=post_pageHaunted House - An Interview with Mark Z. Danieleweski - http://spinelessbooks.com/mccaffery/originals/critique.pdfHauntingly Sweet: Home as Labyrinth and Hospitality in House of Leaves - TW and SPOILERS for all episodes, listen at your own discretion.Need a freelance writer or editor? Head over here Where to find us!Email: jade@watermelonprose.comLiterature Done Juicy Instagram Watermelon Prose InstagramGoodreadsThanks for tuning in to 'Literature Done Juicy'. Join us next time as we continue to explore the world of fiction through a refreshing lens. Until then, stay juicy!

This is episode two for our season focusing on Lost Protagonists.Prepare to tumble down the rabbit hole with us in this captivating episode as we explore Lewis Carroll's timeless classic, "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland." Published in 1865, this iconic tale has enthralled readers for generations and continues to inspire wonder and curiosity.We'll dissect the intricacies of this whimsical narrative, diving deep into the themes of portal quests, Alice in Wonderland Syndrome, children in the Victorian era, and the use of animals as metaphorical characters. But we won't shy away from discussing the enigmatic Lewis Carroll himself, as we explore the controversial aspects of his life and behaviour.So, join us on this literary journey as we unravel the mysteries of Wonderland, examining its enduring impact on literature and pop culture. Get ready for a thought-provoking discussion that will leave you seeing Wonderland in a whole new light.Sources7 Interesting facts about Alice in Wonderland Syndrome - https://www.everydayhealth.com/migraine/interesting-facts-about-alice-in-wonderland-syndrome/Alice in Wonderland’s Animal Pedagogy: Governmentality and Alternative Subjectivity in Mid-Victorian Liberal Education- https://eds.s.ebscohost.com/eds/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=0&sid=561334a3-0412-4e0a-b85f-a681094039de%40redisAlice in Wonderland Syndrome and Bipolar Depression - https://doi.org/10.1111/bdi.13292Chasing Lolita - https://eds-s-ebscohost-com.ezproxy-f.deakin.edu.au/eds/ebookviewer/ebook/ZTAwMHh3d19fMjYyODgyX19BTg2?sid=f8e0d88d-e371-4b27-9bae-9a6bb3ff9704@redis&vid=0&format=EB&rid=1Child-loving: the erotic child and Victorian culture - https://hdl-handle-net.ezproxy-f.deakin.edu.au/2027/heb02144.0001.001Did Lewis Caroll take inappropriate pictures of little children - https://bloodbankblues.wordpress.com/2020/12/07/did-lewis-carroll-take-inappropriate-pictures-of-little-children/Infection Causes in Alice in Wonderland Syndrome - https://doi.org/10.1007/s13365-021-00988-8Lewis Carol Society - https://lewiscarrollsociety.org.ukPower Struggles between the Adult and Child in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland - http://dx.doi.org/10.17507/tpls.0508.16The effects of Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD) on perception with stablized images - https://linkTW and SPOILERS for all episodes, listen at your own discretion.Need a freelance writer or editor? Head over here Where to find us!Email: jade@watermelonprose.comLiterature Done Juicy Instagram Watermelon Prose InstagramGoodreadsThanks for tuning in to 'Literature Done Juicy'. Join us next time as we continue to explore the world of fiction through a refreshing lens. Until then, stay juicy!

Join us in this spine-tingling episode as we journey deep into the heart of darkness with Scott Smith's "The Ruins." This survival horror novel, written in 2006, takes us on a harrowing adventure with a group of young tourists who ignore the warnings of locals and find themselves trapped in a remote Mayan archaeological site known as "the hill."We delve into the themes of body horror, ecological fear, and the loss of identity as the characters grapple with the relentless grip of the killer vines. We'll also explore the fascinating connection to Aristotle's theories on plant souls and how recent scientific discoveries about plant sentience lend an eerie plausibility to the story.Additionally, we'll touch on the broader history of plant horror in literature and film, from Victorian fascination with carnivorous plants to B-movie classics like "The Day of the Triffids" and "The Happening."SourcesAristotle’s Biology - https://iep.utm.edu/aristotle-biology/Aristotle on Self-changing plants - https://www.degruyter.com/document/doi/10.1515/rhiz-2019-0002/htmlCancun News - https://riviera-maya-news.com/category/mexico-news/cancunFrom the Century of the Pods to the Century of the Plants: Plant Horror, Politics, and Vegetal Ontology - https://ezproxy.deakin.edu.au/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=edsgao&AN=edsgcl.531845729&site=eds-live&scope=siteLives of the Monster Plants: The Revenge of the Vegetable in the Age of Animal Studies https://www.researchgate.net/publication/353018701_Lives_of_the_Monster_Plants_The_Revenge_of_the_Vegetable_in_the_Age_of_Animal_StudiesMonster Plants and the Humans who Invent Them | Monstrum - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5KwJjwhuPc&ab_channel=Storied“Nothing alive here but us and the plant”: Ecological Terror and the Disruption of Order in Scott Smith’s The Ruins - https://d1wqtxts1xzle7.cloudfront.net/57300441/Coby_page_proofs.pdf?1536064342=&response-content-disposition=inline%3B+filename%3DNothing_alive_here_but_us_and_thTW and SPOILERS for all episodes, listen at your own discretion.Need a freelance writer or editor? Head over here Where to find us!Email: jade@watermelonprose.comLiterature Done Juicy Instagram Watermelon Prose InstagramGoodreadsThanks for tuning in to 'Literature Done Juicy'. Join us next time as we continue to explore the world of fiction through a refreshing lens. Until then, stay juicy!

Welcome to Literature Done Juicy, the podcast where we explore the most juicy books and their themes. In this episode some of the topics we will discuss are Hollywood superficiality, famous celebs such as Sharon Tate, Judy Garland and Marylin Monroe and our prior and current obsession as a culture with youth, beauty and fame. The books discussed in todays episode are:Play It As It Lays by Joan DidionThe Girls by Emma ClineValley of the Dolls by Jacqueline SusannResources Burning Man - https://edition.cnn.com/2023/09/03/us/burning-man-storms-shelter-sunday/index.html Burning Man Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burning_Man#PrinciplesExistential Struggles in Joan  Didion’s Play It As It Lays - https://anubooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/N-4.-2016-2.pdfFace Framing Braids (Sharon Tate and Margot Robbie) - https://images.app.goo.gl/1FEPMqWuMtwV8yXg7Judy Garlands Role - What Happened To Judy Garland's Role In Valley Of The Dolls? (grunge.com)Sharon Tate Makeup Tutorial - https://thefoxling.wordpress.com/2010/03/29/sharon-tates-makeup/The role of beauty as currency belief and acceptance of cosmetic surgery and career aspirations - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33158393/Trappings of Femininity: A Test of the “Beauty is Currency” hypothesis - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1740144516305034#:~:text=Put differently%2C belief in the,to as the beauty asTW and SPOILERS for all episodes, listen at your own discretion.Need a freelance writer or editor? Head over here Where to find us!Email: jade@watermelonprose.comLiterature Done Juicy Instagram Watermelon Prose InstagramGoodreadsThanks for tuning in to 'Literature Done Juicy'. Join us next time as we continue to explore the world of fiction through a refreshing lens. Until then, stay juicy!

Today we're diving into the mesmerizing world of "The Virgin Suicides" by Jeffrey Eugenides.In this episode, we'll peel back the layers of this haunting novel, exploring the delicate balance between adolescence and adulthood and secrecy and exposure.We'll dissect the lives of the enigmatic Lisbon sisters, whose tragic suicides shape the narrative of this gripping tale. But it's not just the sisters who hold our attention. The neighbourhood boys, serving as collective narrators, provide us with insights into their perspective, allowing us to experience the story through their shared consciousness. We'll delve into the motifs of insects and rot and how shock value is used effectively in literature and film. And of course, we can't forget about the film adaptation directed by Sofia Coppola. So, whether you're a devoted fan of the novel, a lover of cinematic beauty, or simply curious about the dark allure of "The Virgin Suicides," join me as we unravel the enigma of the Lisbon sisters' lives and the themes that make this story truly juicy. TW and SPOILERS for all episodes, listen at your own discretion.Need a freelance writer or editor? Head over here Where to find us!Email: jade@watermelonprose.comLiterature Done Juicy Instagram Watermelon Prose InstagramGoodreadsThanks for tuning in to 'Literature Done Juicy'. Join us next time as we continue to explore the world of fiction through a refreshing lens. Until then, stay juicy!

Welcome to Literature Done Juicy, the podcast where we explore the most juicy books and their themes. In this episode some of the topics we will discuss are grief, twin relationships, teacher student relationships, memory after trauma, decay and toxic relationships to name a few.The books discussed in todays episode are:My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth RussellBlue Hunger by Viola Di GradoOut by Natsuo KirinoSource LinksAmber Hilberling Channel 4 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lj7VpYZLtlE&ab_channel=Channel4Documentaries A unique bond: Twin bereavement and lifespan associations of identical and fraternal twins - https://research.vu.nl/ws/portalfiles/portal/212581593/A_unique_bond.pdfChicago Window Expert - https://chicagowindowexpert.com/window-fall-hilberling/Eyewitness effect -https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9780203774861-4/chapter-4-misinformation-effects-suggestibility-eyewitness-memory-maria-zaragoza-robert-belli-kristie-payment Family Violence in Japan: A Life Course Perspective by Fumie Kumagai and Masako Ishii-Kuntz - http://ndl.ethernet.edu.et/bitstream/123456789/20050/1/Fumie Kumagai.pdfInside OUT: Space, Gender, and Power - https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Amanda-Seaman/publication/275929785_Inside_OUT_Space_Gender_and_Power_in_Kirino_Natsuo/links/621d5f93b1bace0083a46ecb/Inside-OUT-Space-Gender-and-Power-in-Kirino-Natsuo.pdfInnocent project - https://innocenceproject.org/Japanese Gender Role Expectations and Attitudes by Melanie Belarmino and Melinda R. Roberts - https://vc.bridgew.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2171&context=jiwsMisperceptions about child sex offenders (Australian Institute of Criminology) - https://www.aic.gov.au/publications/tandi/tandi429 Perth Private School Teacher (ABC) - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-07-27/teacher-at-perth-girls-school-jailed-for-student-sexual-offences/10044864 Short-term memory article (The Guardian) - https://www.theguardian.com/science/2023/apr/05/short-term-memory-illusions-study SusTW and SPOILERS for all episodes, listen at your own discretion.Need a freelance writer or editor? Head over here Where to find us!Email: jade@watermelonprose.comLiterature Done Juicy Instagram Watermelon Prose InstagramGoodreadsThanks for tuning in to 'Literature Done Juicy'. Join us next time as we continue to explore the world of fiction through a refreshing lens. Until then, stay juicy!

In this episode, we delve into the novel "Boy Parts" by Eliza Clarke, which explores the life of apathetic protagonist Irina as she abuses her male muses. We discuss the themes of the novel including consent, women committing violent acts and the UK party scene. We then turn our attention to the infamous Australian murderer Katherine Knight, exploring her horrific crimes. We also discuss the controversy surrounding photographer Sally Mann's provocative photographs of her children, as well as the boundary-pushing performances of artist Marina Abramovic.Finally, we examine the potential benefits of ketamine for mental health treatment, including its use in treating depression. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion of art, psychology, and the human experience.The Court Evidence Transcript Katherine Knight - https://murderpedia.org/female.K/k/knight-katherine-appeal.htmCandy Cigarette - https://whitney.org/collection/works/37882Rhythm 0 -https://short-history.com/rhythm-0-7e4bd57558d8 TW and SPOILERS for all episodes, listen at your own discretion.Need a freelance writer or editor? Head over here Where to find us!Email: jade@watermelonprose.comLiterature Done Juicy Instagram Watermelon Prose InstagramGoodreadsThanks for tuning in to 'Literature Done Juicy'. Join us next time as we continue to explore the world of fiction through a refreshing lens. Until then, stay juicy!

Welcome to Literature Done Juicy, the podcast where we explore the most juicy books and their themes.Poverty, toxic friendships, gun violence, university culture and trans coming of age: none of which are stranger than fiction. We discuss how these topics influence our society today.  The books discussed in todays episode are:- Honeybee by Craig Silvey - Love & Virtue by Dianna Reid - Paradais by Fernanda Melchor Link to twitter kidnapping footage (proceed with caution) -https://twitter.com/DavidWolf777/status/1631812544682917888 TW and SPOILERS for all episodes, listen at your own discretion.Need a freelance writer or editor? Head over here Where to find us!Email: jade@watermelonprose.comLiterature Done Juicy Instagram Watermelon Prose InstagramGoodreadsThanks for tuning in to 'Literature Done Juicy'. Join us next time as we continue to explore the world of fiction through a refreshing lens. Until then, stay juicy!

Welcome to Literature Done Juicy, the podcast where we explore the most juicy books and their themes. In this episode, we dive deep into the novel Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder.The novel examines motherhood and life in a unique way. Our discussion revolves around the challenges of motherhood, the isolation and depression that can come with it, and the ways in which society and businesses take advantage of stay-at-home moms.From  werewolves and shifters to female rage and the struggle for control over one's own body. We delve into the concept of body horror and the ways in which plastic surgery is used as a means of control, conformity and sometimes death. Nightbitch is a book that defies categorization and offers a fresh perspective on motherhood and female identity.Tune in to this episode of Literature Done Juicy to join our conversation on Nightbitch and its thought-provoking themes.TW and SPOILERS for all episodes, listen at your own discretion.Need a freelance writer or editor? Head over here Where to find us!Email: jade@watermelonprose.comLiterature Done Juicy Instagram Watermelon Prose InstagramGoodreadsThanks for tuning in to 'Literature Done Juicy'. Join us next time as we continue to explore the world of fiction through a refreshing lens. Until then, stay juicy!

This week we discussed three novels that explore beauty in darkness through rhythmic and lyrical prose. Through Death as an omniscient narrator we traverse morality, generational trauma and book burning. We venture through the nine levels of hell and explore controversial fanfiction. Lastly, we explored our inherent fear of the ocean, the monsters within, and how these monsters can represent something sexual. Tune in for juicy facts on these dark themes. The books discussed in todays episode are: - The Book Thief by Markus Zusak- The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri - Our Wives Under The Sea by Julia ArmstrongHere is the link the the infamous woodblock painting "The Dream of the Fisherman's Wife" by Katsushika Hokusai https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dream_of_the_Fisherman%27s_WifeTW and SPOILERS for all episodes, listen at your own discretion.Need a freelance writer or editor? Head over here Where to find us!Email: jade@watermelonprose.comLiterature Done Juicy Instagram Watermelon Prose InstagramGoodreadsThanks for tuning in to 'Literature Done Juicy'. Join us next time as we continue to explore the world of fiction through a refreshing lens. Until then, stay juicy!