EPISODE · Aug 10, 2026 · 1H 1M
The Daggermouth Controversy, $2 Million Book Deals Dropped & AI DESTROYING BOOKS?! | ft Nathan James
from Plot Twist, Please · host Susannah, Beth and Cass
AI is changing publishing in more ways than one. This week, we're unpacking the Daggermouth controversy, discussing whether AI accusations have become modern-day witch hunts, hearing from aspiring fantasy author Nathan James, and exploring the ethics of AI companies scanning—and reportedly destroying—books to build their models. ✨ Today's cocktail: West Avenue Cider Oracle 2023 - Vidal Cabernet Merlot and golden russet sparkling wine-Cider hybrid 🎧 Tune in, sip with us, and remember — keep your glass, your bookshelf, and your TBR full. 🍸📖✨CHAPTERS0:00 - Intro3:21 - Daggermouth Controversy Breakdown20:07 - The Bigger Conversation Around Daggermouth32:52 - Aspiring Author Special Guest | How This Affects Authors45:14 - $2 Million Dollar Deal Dropped Due to AI Allegations52:39 - AI Companies Destroying Older Books55:48 - Viewer Questions & Lines We Loved ft Special Guest__________________________________________________________________________Welcome to Plot Twist, Please – the ultimate bookish podcast for readers who love deep discussions, honest book reviews, and trending BookTok favourites. We talk fantasy books, romance books, thrillers, YA series, and everything in between whilst sipping on our favourite cocktails. From old favourites to the latest viral reads, we’re here for all the plot twists.✨ Weekly episodes featuring book recommendations, character analysis, and spoiler-filled discussions. If you love BookTok, BookTube, and Bookstagram, this is your space!BOOK CLUB ON FABLE: https://fable.co/club/plot-twist-please-with-susannah-friesen-259062561689📚 Follow for more bookish content and reading inspo 📺 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@plottwistpleasepod📱 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/plottwistpleasepod🎧 Available on all major podcast platformsFor inquiries or requests, email [email protected] Music by TossedOnion - Just Vibin' - https://thmatc.co/?l=0191967DMusic by Anja Kotar - July (strings version) - https://thmatc.co/?l=3E25A972Support the show
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AI is changing publishing in more ways than one. This week, we're unpacking the Daggermouth controversy, discussing whether AI accusations have become modern-day witch hunts, hearing from aspiring fantasy author Nathan James, and exploring the ethics of AI companies scanning—and reportedly destroying—books to build their models. ✨ Today's cocktail: West Avenue Cider Oracle 2023 - Vidal Cabernet Merlot and golden russet sparkling wine-Cider hybrid 🎧 Tune in, sip with us, and ...
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