Read along with the Sword and Laser book club! From classic science fiction to the latest gritty fantasy, we cover it. Subscribe for book discussions, author interviews, hot releases, and news from the genre fiction world!
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Get ready for an electrifying rendezvous as sewing sensations Kylie Brule, the powerhouse behind Kylie and the Machine, and Gemma Thebault, the dazzling force of Sewing Gem, come together to unleash a whirlwind of sewing splendor! Join us as we dive headfirst into the world of stitches, fabrics, and creativity, exploring the hottest trends, most enticing patterns, breaking news, and a whole lot more. It's a sewing extravaganza you won't want to miss! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo ...
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#498 - Weird Things With Burritos
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We wrap up our thoughts on A Night in the Lonesome October by Roger Zelazny. Tom lays down some very obscure hints about the next pick. And why we’re glad Andy Weir got fired.Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont tarafından oluşturuldu
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#497 - Some Desperate Sniffles
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We learn a lot about nunchucks and old best SciFi lists, but we spend the majority of our time mulling over Some Desperate Glory by Emily Tesh. We also kick off a cozy October horrorish read.Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont tarafından oluşturuldu
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Sad news followed by recommendations from Parade Magazine! And The Booker Short List. Plus, do you hate it when a series isn't continuing the story directly? And we check in on our September read of Some Desperate Glory by Emily Tesh.Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont tarafından oluşturuldu
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Do you say Pants or Trousers....making the Coe Trouser
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#495 - All The News That's Fit to Squee
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We have Dragon Awards and Hugo Awards, we kick off Some Desperate Glory, and wrap up our final thoughts on The Spear That Cuts Through Water. Also, we determine we might need to squee more.Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont tarafından oluşturuldu
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Pocket's for Dayz - making The Ara Quilted Overcoat
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This month, we're spotlighting the Ara Quilted Overcoat from Daisy Chain Patterns, a versatile layering piece perfect for those transitional seasons. This pattern not only offers awesome vintage style but is also great for those interested in quilting or repurposing an old quilt. Kylie: https://www.kylieandthemachine.com/https://www.kylieandthemach…
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This is not a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles podcast but it sure does end like one. But before it comes to that we boggle at all the awesome award winners, and talk about our good first impressions of The Spear That Cuts Through Water. Oh, and we have an idea for a cafe filled with Brandon Sanderson puns. Oh the puns!…
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#493 - Bunny Lamps and Bad Decisions
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Oh, Hugos. Also, the best Sci-Fi books of all time, and will AI kill the planet? We kick off our August book The Spear that Cuts Through Water, and wrap up our last thoughts on Cursed Bunny by Bora Chung.Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont tarafından oluşturuldu
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You cut, and cut, and cut, and Wallah - making the Hope Dress
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This episode features a wardrobe essential from Style Arc: a versatile, easy-to-fit dress with 7/8th sleeves. It’s ideal for beginner sewists and perfect for showcasing your favourite print. The extension pack also offers three additional alternative bodice and sleeve options...this dress really does have something for everyone. Kylie: https://www.…
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#492 - Smokey and the Narrator
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We debate whether we want dead celebrities to read our audiobooks. How long is too long for a series? And our non-spoilery takes on Cursed Bunny.Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont tarafından oluşturuldu
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#491 - Next Month, Trauma!
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It's awards season and we cover them all, including a Martha Wells sweep! We wrap up our thoughts on Sword of Kaigen and get excited (read: trigger warnings) for Cursed Bunny, our July pick.Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont tarafından oluşturuldu
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Cheese Van?? Why do we not have a Cheese Van! - making the Pekka Jacket
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As the cooler weather approaches in Brisbane we bring you Episode 8 of The Sewing Club Podcast; The Pekka Jacket from Ready to Sew Patterns. This versatile mid-season jacket can be made using a quilted fabric to keep you warm and snug, or opt for a lighter material ideal for layering. If you're just starting out with sewing, don't worry—this jacket…
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Are we living in a Maas society? Veronica has recommendations in joining on the Sarah J. Maas train. Independent bookstores are on the rise. We kick off The Sword of Kaigen and give our spoilery thoughts on Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett.Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont tarafından oluşturuldu
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#489 - Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Veronicas
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We have Locus Award and Arthur C. Clarke award nominees. We share our non-spoilery thoughts on Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett. And Tom discovers Birria Ramen!Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont tarafından oluşturuldu
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Swing your hips and ring like a bell - making the Ashton Top
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Get ready for the seventh episode of the Sewing Club Podcast, where we unveil another fantastic addition to your wardrobe: The Ashton Top by Helen’s Closet patterns. This essential, versatile top is not only quick to create but also looks stunning on everyone. Plus, it's the perfect pattern for beginner sewists. Kylie:https://www.kylieandthemachine…
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#488 - Barrayar Your Sword
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Some great books in the Seiun Awards in Japan, why Sword and Laser is good for your heart, we kick off the May pick, and finally wrap up our thoughts on the surprising complexity and depth of the awesome Cordelia's Honor.Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont tarafından oluşturuldu
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#487 - Have We Reached Critical Maas?
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OMG all of the top bestsellers are romantasy! What order should you read series in? Does it matter? Also why is Veronica telling Tom to suck it? Or did we misunderstand. Tune in and find out!Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont tarafından oluşturuldu
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It's Smultron, not Smultron - making the Smultron dress
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Strap yourself in for the sixth episode of The Sewing Club Podcast where we bring you the fantastic Smultron Dress from Paradise Patterns. It’s a stylish, easy breezy dress that screams holiday fun—perfect for beating the summer heat! Kylie: https://www.kylieandthemachine.com/ Gem: https://www.sewinggem.com.au/ Sewing Club Podcast Community FACEBOO…
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Will Veronica and Tom make it to Glasgow? Not after that embarrassing German pronunciation. And after talking some baseball, they dig into non-spoilery discussion of Cordelia's Honor.Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont tarafından oluşturuldu
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#485 - Triangles Are Stronger
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The Nebula Award nominees are out! Should we re-read Neuromancer? Veronica explains Type I, II, and III fun. The truth behind Cordelia's Honor. And our final thoughts on Iron Widow.Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont tarafından oluşturuldu
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Why so Titillating.... - making the Titillating Tank
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This month, we bring you Episode 5 of The Sewing Club Podcast where we feature the Gracie Steel Titillating Tank, a versatile addition to any wardrobe and an excellent starting point for sewing knits. Kylie: https://www.kylieandthemachine.com Gem: https://www.sewinggem.com.au Sewing Club Podcast Community FACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/gro…
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We check in on who's winning the tournament. A vikings kids book! Where it's stabbing time! We talk a little bit about Iron Widow, and wrap up Shadow of the Gods.Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont tarafından oluşturuldu
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#483 - C is for Chestburster
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A few more thoughts on the Hugos, who would win in a fight between Maas and Yarros, and we preview our March Madness brackets!Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont tarafından oluşturuldu
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The skirt that nearly wasn't - making the Clo Bias skirt
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Welcome to the fourth episode of the Sewing Club Podcast. This week, we're featuring the ultimate bias-cut skirt that masterfully blends comfort with style, The Clo Bias Skirt by Soften Studio. Hosts: Kylie: https://www.kylieandthemachine.com/https://www.kylieandthemachine.com Gem: https://www.sewinggem.com.au///www.sewinggem.com.au The Clo Bias Sk…
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#482 - Let's Talk About Seax, Baby
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We've opened nominations for Mad Marchness!, our March tournament of book picks. Plus, the failure of the Hugos and the rise of Romantasy. And we begin our first impressions of Shadow of the Gods by John Gwynne.Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont tarafından oluşturuldu
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#481 - Big Trouble in Little Worldcon
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Surprise, there's a problem with hosting the Hugos in China. Plus: Keanu Reeves is co-writing with China Mieville, we kick off our February read, The Shadow of the Gods. And our spoilery thoughts on The Shining Girls by Lauren Beukes.Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont tarafından oluşturuldu
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Deep V's and Boob Tape - making the Sia dress
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We went a little more challenging this month with the Sia Dress from Marsha Style. Hosts: Kylie: https://www.kylieandthemachine.com Gem: https://www.sewinggem.com.au Sewing Club Podcast Community FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3678270342453518 Marsha Style - Sia Dress Pattern https://marshastyle.com/product/sia-dress-pdf-pattern/ D…
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#480 - What You Can Do With Mickey Mouse
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Alternatives to Goodreads, and one of them is Amazon. Which owns Goodreads. What you can and can't do with Mickey Mouse. The "Who should play Murderbot" discussion continues. Typical human and augmented human stuff! Plus why Veronica should read this month's book pick.Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont tarafından oluşturuldu
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#479 - Where Have All The Beef Suits Gone?
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Are there too many Nat 20s in Kings of the Wyld, our stance on Skarsgard as Murderbot, and we introduce the January pick (which has a lot of triggers).Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont tarafından oluşturuldu
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#478 - Without A Lick of Condensation
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All the end of year book picks are out with lots of great titles to add to your own list! Did Vonnegut think he was a genre writer? And our non-spoilery thoughts about Kings of the Wyld.Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont tarafından oluşturuldu
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A Zoom Call staple - making the Sagebrush top
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Welcome to episode two of Sewing Club Podcast. Everyone will know this pattern from Friday Pattern Company, and even if you don't know it, you surely will have seen it on a Zoom call or two. The Sagebrush Top. Hosts: Kylie: https://www.kylieandthemachine.com Gem: https://www.sewinggem.com.au PATTERN: Friday Pattern Company - Sagebrush Top - 30% off…
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#477 - I Said What I Said, She Said
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Veronica now knows how to catch up on Old Man's War. Should good books not be SciFi? Is "they said" saying too much? He “sucked his teeth” is not enough! We kick off Kings of the Wyld and wrap up Mimicking of Known Successes.Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont tarafından oluşturuldu
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#476 - Don't Get Your Atmoscarf In A Bunch
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We're huge fans of mushrooms! Fourth Wing is EVERYWHERE. And remember, the very aspects of a novel you might not fancy could be the same ones that captivate someone else.Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont tarafından oluşturuldu
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Let's talk about the crotch - making the Zadie jumpsuit
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Welcome to the first episode of Sewing Club Podcast. Neither Gemma or Kylie had sewn the Zadie Jumpsuit by Paper Theory before, and they thought it would be the perfect pattern to sew and review for the pilot episode of Sewing Club Podcast. Hosts: Kylie: https://www.kylieandthemachine.com Gem: https://www.sewinggem.com.au ZADIE JUMPSUIT - Use code …
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Awards season is here! We're celebrating deserving winners and discussing potential TV and movie adaptations of our favorite books. This November, we're diving into a novel about trains on Jupiter and concluding our October discussion on Father’s “5D chess.”Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont tarafından oluşturuldu
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Get ready for an electrifying rendezvous as sewing sensations Kylie Brule, the powerhouse behind Kylie and the Machine, and Gemma Louise, the dazzling force of Sewing Gem, come together to unleash a whirlwind of sewing splendor! Join us as we dive headfirst into the world of stitches, fabrics, and creativity, exploring the hottest trends, most enti…
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#474 - The Vibe-rary at Mt. Char
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Best books of the year? Already? How Veronica got her k-wires out. And our non-spoilery thoughts on Library at Mount Char.Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont tarafından oluşturuldu
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Veronica's state of K-wires, the most highly-rated books in the world, we kick off our read of The Library of Mount Char, and wrap up China Mountain Zhang.Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont tarafından oluşturuldu
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#472 - Felicia Day Opens Her Third Eye
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We talk to Felicia Day about her new Audible Original Third Eye, and how her own struggles led to her story about a chosen one who fails. Plus, we talk about the importance of doing what you love and learning to leave your past behind (and why she's eating ground turkey a lot).Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont tarafından oluşturuldu
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#471 - PSL: Pumpkin Sword and Laser
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Guess what? The new Bobiverse is coming, and we would love to have your emails! Plus, we've got some super cool thoughts (no spoilers, promise) on China Mountain Zhang by Maureen F. McHugh. But you don't have to take my blurb for it!Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont tarafından oluşturuldu
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The last new Terry Pratchett stories, the rise of nonsense literature, a brief intro to our September pick China Mountain Zhang, and final thoughts on Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo.Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont tarafından oluşturuldu
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#469 - Venomous Breaded Hairtail Sucker
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Veronica has been in Canada for a year, and the best book in Canada is about Marie Antoinette. Tom ate some breaded hairtail and is excited about Gail Carriger's K-pop post. Plus, we announce the September book and give a few non-spoilery thoughts about Ninth House.Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont tarafından oluşturuldu
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Veronica curses the Lions and eats SO many blackberries. Also, our non-spoilery thoughts on Ninth House and Ivy League schools.Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont tarafından oluşturuldu
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We get to the bottom of why it's called Fahrenheit 4-5-1 and which songs get stuck in our heads when we hear “Aes Sedai.” We finish up our thoughts on Planetfall by Emma Newman and kick off Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo.Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont tarafından oluşturuldu
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The Hugos are out! The Hugos are out! Huge cookies are out! TRIKE READS READER'S DIGEST? Plus, the varied emotions caused by Planetfall.Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont tarafından oluşturuldu
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#465 - Skirting on the Edge of Danger
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Some of our favorite authors are giving away free short stories and winning Locus Awards. What the best book club pick we ever made was. Why books that make you uncomfortable are important to read. And our last thoughts on Fourth Wing.Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont tarafından oluşturuldu
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So much good news! Telltale Games is making a game based on The Expanse! Season 2 trailer for Good Omens!Humble Bundle has Mercedes Lackey books. And we think it should stop being humble and admit it's awesome! Plus we check in on Fourth Wing. Turns out more people like it than you think.Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont tarafından oluşturuldu
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Are lengthy books inherently inferior? Tom and Veronica ignite a clash of generations! Furthermore, we delve into the captivating world of Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros and conclude the enthralling journey of Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky.Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont tarafından oluşturuldu
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Foundation is coming back to Apple TV, why Silo is great, you should not eat a bear, and what makes a great alien.Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont tarafından oluşturuldu
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Taika Waititi is adapting a fantasy novel and also looked quite fine at the Met. Plus, self-publishing award winners, Locus nominees, and we have a progressive story in the works!Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont tarafından oluşturuldu
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