Inks & Lattes Ep. 11 | Walkside: Origin Stories & Creative Coffee Cafe

In this exciting episode of Inks and Lattes, hosts Eva Crowe and DJ Walkside bring you the latest from the Creative Coffee Cafe Discord Network. They spotlight the incredible work of Natalie Anna Jacobson, a versatile writer from Washington, DC, who is about to release her debut novel, "Ghost Train." Set in 1877 Kyoto during the Meiji restoration era, "Ghost Train" follows Meru Hosokawa, a samurai's daughter, as she encounters ghosts, mysteries, and a kitsune offering help in exchange for confronting a demon. The novel is now available for pre-order on Amazon and is set to release on October 15. Additionally, Eva and DJ share some fantastic offerings from other Creative Coffee Cafe members, including Aster's charming tiny art on Ko-fi, The Bewitchery's magical online shop, and Luna Wolf Wyoming Designs' beautiful custom tumblers. They also mention Justin at The DM's Guide, who is open for TTRPG map-making commissions. The main topic of this episode revolves around the fascination with origin stories. Eva and DJ discuss how origin stories have gained popularity, particularly in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and delve into their favorite examples, from iconic heroes like Batman to complex villains like the Darkling from "Shadow and Bone." They explore the depth and empathy that well-crafted origin stories bring to characters, making them more relatable and multi-dimensional. Topics Covered: Spotlight on Natalie Anna Jacobson and her debut novel "Ghost Train" Creative Coffee Cafe member highlights: Aster's tiny art, The Bewitchery, Luna Wolf Wyoming Designs, and The DM's Guide The rise of origin stories in popular culture Favorite origin stories from both heroes and villains The significance of character depth and empathy in storytelling Follow Natalie Anna Jacobson: TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@natalieannaj Website: http://natalieannajacobson.com Promotions Justin @theDMsGuide is open for Map Making commissions. https://the-dms-guide.square.site https://www.instagram.com/thedmsguide/ Bewitchery from candles, spell kits, jewelry, fragrances and more https://thebewitchery.com/ LunaWolfWYO Designs: Tumblers, mugs, and stemless wine tumblers: premade designs and custom designs https://lunawolfwyodesigns.com/ Aster’s Tiny Art- Art for sale on Ko-Fi https://ko-fi.com/mysticbedhead SHOW TOPIC Origin Stories Weekly Picks Dj’s Pick: Andor Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKOegEuCcfw&t=85s Eva’s Pick: The Darkling, Shadow and Bone Series Trailer: https://youtu.be/b1WHQTbJ7vE?si=nLCSY8BU0HjsdH_P Submit news [email protected] Find DJ Blokzyl: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crocmonk/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@crocmonk TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@croc.monk Discord: @crocmonk Find Eva Crowe: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evacrowewrites/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@evacrowewrites TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@evacrowewrites Discord: @evacrowewrites Chris Corvan's Links: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thehouseofvoid House of Void Network: https://thehouseofvoid.com Music by Jocelyn Creek: https://gridlazergrid.bandcamp.com/music Creative Coffee Cafe Discord Server: https://bio.link/creativecoffeecafe Stay creative, stay inspired, and until next time, see ya! Origin Stories, Creative Community, Book Releases, Indie Authors, Character Development, Villain Arcs, Hero Arcs, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Shadow and Bone, Batman, Star Wars, Empathy in Storytelling