Landlord or Be Landlorded? Talking Animals, Housing, & Capitalism in Fiction

Season 1, Episode 10: Landlord or Be Landlorded? Talking Animals, Housing, & Capitalism in FictionIn this episode, we step into a cozy coffee shop—where the customers just happen to be a bunny, a squirrel, and a barista with strong opinions. Our final drabble of the season explores gentrification, capitalism, and housing struggles—all through the lens of anthropomorphized animals.Then, we dive into the power of animal characters in adult fiction. Non-human protagonists have long been used to reveal deeper human truths. Talking animals let us examine war, oppression, grief, and power struggles in ways that feel both familiar and just distant enough to hit harder. I also share the personal inspiration behind this story—my own housing upheavals and the phrase I kept seeing: “Either landlord or be landlorded.”As we wrap up Season 1, I invite you to sign up for my newsletter for an exclusive sneak peek at Season 3 (our next odd-numbered season!), featuring more fiction and writing discussions. Remember, Season 2 is an even-numbered season, so we'll be diving into the fiber part of the show with explorations of my various craft projects and the history behind the art of crafting. Stay tuned!Want more fiction, folklore, and fiber arts in your life? →⁠ Visit my publications page to find my longer-form fiction.⁠ → ⁠Follow me on Instagram for behind-the-scenes content.⁠ → ⁠Sign up for my newsletter to get exclusive updates and stories straight to your inbox. ⁠ → ⁠Support me on ko-fi. ⁠Thanks for joining me, and I’ll see you next season!