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- Yesterday1h 14m
Catching Fire: Flames & Foreshadowing
The odds are getting even more complicated, and Panem is farfrom done with Katniss Everdeen. 🔥We're heading back into the arena to discuss SuzanneCollins’ Catching Fire, the second book in The Hunger Games series,and its 2013 film adaptation.With the Capitol watching, the districts beginning to rebel,and President Snow determined to remind Katniss who's in control, the stakesare higher, the characters are growing, and things are getting a whole lotdarker.We're breaking down the biggest moments from the book andmovie, including Darius and Gale’s whipping, Plutarch Heavensbee’s mysteriouswatch, and the story behind Haymitch’s 50th Hunger Games. We're also showingsome love to our favorite characters (because Finnick, Johanna, Mags, and Cinnadeserve ALL the love), discussing the movie's changes, and exploring theforeshadowing that connects Catching Fire to Sunrise on the Reaping.Is Catching Fire better than the first installment?Does the movie do the book justice? And just how perfect is that cliffhangerending?
- 1 weeks ago1h 4m
Magic & Mayhem: Author Maya-Gawonii
This week on Page to Picture join host Kim for a conversation with author Maya-Gawonii as they explore the experiences, stories, and poetry behind her writing journey. Maya opens up about how she became an author, her love of exploring different genres, and the role poetry plays in connecting with younger readers.Then, they get into two very different reads: The Margins Between Us, a magical-realism romance set in the Pacific Northwest, and My Roommate Is Trying to Kill Me, a horror rom-com featuring an aspiring horror actor who starts to wonder if his roommate has something sinister planned.Of course, no Page to Picture conversation is complete without imagining these stories on the big screen! They chat dream casting, representation, potential adaptations, Maya’s upcoming projects, and where readers can find her books.Follow Maya here:IG: https://www.instagram.com/mayagawoniiwrites/Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/58458668.Maya_Gawonii_Shabazz_SalehLinktree: https://linktr.ee/cowriecrossings
- 1 weeks ago1h 7m
The Hunger Games: May the odds be ever in your favor
Welcome back to Panem, besties! Where children are sent to murder each other for entertainment, the Capitol has questionable fashion choices, and apparently we're all emotionally attached to the baker's son.We are revisiting Suzanne Collins’s The Hunger Games and its 2012 movie adaptation to answer the VERY important question: Did Hollywood understand the assignment, or did they just volunteer as tribute and wing it?We're talking casting choices, what the movie left out, and what happens when you try to squeeze Katniss's entire brain into a two-hour film. We're breaking down Rue's devastating death (we're STILL not okay), the cave romance, Peeta's injury, and the Nightlock berries. Because nothing says romance like threatening to eat poisonous berries together. ❤️What did the book do better? What did the movie actually get right? Which moments had us screaming at the screen? And most importantly, who wins our final book-versus-movie showdown?We'll wrap things up with our ratings before setting our sights on the next chapter: Catching Fire. Because apparently, we enjoy emotional damage and have decided to make it a hobby.May the odds be ever in your favor. You're gonna need them.
- 2 weeks ago39 min
Eros & Ever After: Author Loren Sorensen
✨ Greek mythology, Hollywood romance, and a love story worth retelling! ✨On this episode of Page to Picture, Kim sits down with romance author Loren Sorensen to talk about her writing journey, her love of Greek mythology, and how she transforms classic stories into modern romance. 📚💕Loren takes us behind the scenes of The Reluctant Star, her modern retelling of Eros and Psyche set in Hollywood. We chat about character development, bringing mythology into the modern world, and exploring the balance between love and staying true to yourself.We also discuss her holiday romance, The Trouble with Christmas, the romance tropes readers can expect, and which of Loren’s stories she'd love to see adapted for the screen! 🎬🎄Plus, Loren shares what’s next for her writing career and gives us a glimpse into her upcoming projects.🎧 In this episode, we discuss:Loren’s journey into writingThe inspiration behind The Reluctant StarRetelling Greek mythology through modern romanceLove, self-worth, and relationshipsThe story behind The Trouble with ChristmasRomance tropes and character developmentDream casting and adapting books for the screenLoren’s upcoming projects and future stories💬 One thing we’re taking away: Love shouldn't mean losing yourself in a relationship.📖 Whether you love Greek mythology, contemporary romance, or imagining your favorite books on the big screen, this episode is for you!Follow Loren Sorensen here:IG: https://www.instagram.com/lorensorensenwrites/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lorensorensenwritesFB: https://www.facebook.com/lorensorensenwrites/
- Sep 24, 202630 min
Stargazers & Storytellers: YA Fantasy Author Ava Lauren Grayson
In this episode of Page to Picture, Kim sits down with YA fantasy author Ava Lauren Grayson to talk about her debut novel, The Stargazers, and the creative process behind building an entire universe from the ground up. 🚀✨Ava takes Kim behind the scenes of her journey as a writer, from creating stories at a young age to becoming a published author. Together, they explore the inspiration behind The Stargazers, a YA space-fantasy adventure that blends teenage astronauts, magic, mysterious creatures, romance, and an entirely new world.Kim and Ava dive into the development of characters Julia, Kai, Natalie, and Milo, the challenges of writing a multi-POV story, and what it takes to create a fictional planet like Luella. Ava also shares how she maps out her worlds, develops creatures, uses tattoos and symbolism throughout the story, and embraces flawed characters who have room to grow.The conversation also looks ahead to Ava's plans for continuing The Stargazers series, potential spin-offs, and the other genres and projects she hopes to explore.If you love YA fantasy, science fiction, immersive world-building, complex characters, and getting the behind-the-scenes scoop on how a book comes together, this is an episode you won't want to miss! Connect with Ava Grayson:IG: https://www.instagram.com/avalaurengrayson/Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Ava-Lauren-Grayson/authorGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/avalaurengrayson
- Sep 17, 202634 min
Poetry & Healing: Author Elieen Porzuczek
⚠️ Content note: This episode includes discussions of trauma, survival, death, and healing. In this episode, Kim sits down with author Eileen Porzuczek to talk about her poetic memoir, Memento Mori, and the deeply personal journey behind it.Eileen shares her powerful story of surviving a ceiling collapse and how that life-changing experience shaped her writing, her perspective, and her relationship with poetry. We talk about the meaning behind Memento Mori — “remember you must die” — and how confronting mortality can change the way we look at life.We also dive into the transformative power of poetry, processing trauma through storytelling, the vulnerability that comes with writing personal experiences, and the emerging world of eco-horror poetry. Eileen gives us insight into her creative process and why intentionality and connection between the writer and reader matter so much.This conversation is raw, thoughtful, and a beautiful reminder that sometimes the hardest stories to tell can become the ones that help us heal and connect with others.Follow Elieen here:https://www.eileenporzuczek.com/https://www.amazon.com/stores/Eileen-Porzuczek/author/https://www.instagram.com/eileenporzuczek/https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/18290498.Eileen_Porzuczek
- Sep 15, 20261h 7m
Practical Magic 2 Movie Event!
In this episode of Page to Picture, we’re talking ALL things Practical Magic 2! 🔮✨After hosting our very first movie event at Galaxy Theatres, we’re recapping the experience, sharing some behind-the-scenes moments, and getting into all the magical, emotional, and chaotic fun surrounding the sequel.We break down their favorite scenes, character dynamics, casting choices, the emotional moments that had the theater reaching for tissues, and the themes of sisterhood, family, sacrifice, and forbidden romance that made this story hit so hard.We also chat about fan culture and fanfiction, book revisions, upcoming projects, creative collaborations, and how passionate readers and fans can inspire the stories we love.Was Practical Magic 2 everything we hoped it would be? Did the Owens women deliver? And, most importantly… what did we rate it?! And of course, we’re giving a HUGE thank-you to the amazing local businesses who helped make our first movie event extra magical! 🥹💜✨Special thanks to:🎬 Galaxy Theatres Boulevard Mall🎁 XOXO Book Boutique🛁 Hone Vintage & Bath📸 LVPhotobombs☕ Founders Coffee☕ Viva CafeWe are so grateful to every business that donated, supported, or helped us create a fun experience for our Page to Picture community. Your support means the world to us! 💕Grab your witchy bestie and join us for a magical conversation filled with movie talk, sisterhood, fandom, and a whole lot of love for the world of Practical Magic. 🔮✨
- Sep 10, 202659 min
Healing & Hope: Award Winning Author JJ Winston
⚠️ Content note: This episode includes discussions of mental health, trauma, human trafficking, family conflict, bullying, and other sensitive topics.In this episode of Page to Picture Podcast, Kim sits down with author JJ Winston for a powerful conversation about how storytelling can open the door to conversations we don’t always feel comfortable having.JJ shares her journey from social worker and attorney to author and explains why she uses fiction to explore difficult topics including mental health stigma, trauma, human trafficking, sickle cell disease, family conflict, and relationships. We talk about how flawed, relatable characters can help readers develop empathy, why honesty and communication matter in relationships, and how fiction can be a non-threatening way to educate and raise awareness.We also dive into the challenges of parenting in a digital world, the impact of social media and bullying on mental health, protecting children from online dangers, and the importance of balancing heavy subject matter with hope.And because this is Page to Picture, we couldn't leave without talking about storytelling itself; including JJ's chess metaphor for life, success, and character development, as well as the importance of representation and thoughtful editing.You can find JJ Winston here:https://www.novelistjjwinston.com/https://www.instagram.com/novelistjjwinston/https://www.facebook.com/novelistjjwinston/https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B089NYQQQLhttps://www.goodreads.com/author/list/16635440.J_J_WinstonSEPTEMBER is SICKLE CELL AWARENESS MONTH! If you would like to learn more about it or donate please visit: https://sicklecelldisease.org/national-sickle-cell-awareness-month/
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