Enchanted Ink

This week, we're talking about our favorite heavenly beings, angels! Learn about their origins, powers and so much more as we explore Storm and Fury, book one of The Harbinger Trilogy by Jennifer L. Armentrout. 

We're back with Season 2 and this week we're exploring the history of vampires! Discover ancient vampire mythology from Europe, Asia, and the Caribbean while we dissect everything from how they are created to how to protect yourself from becoming a fiend of the night! Learn about the first appearance of vampires in pop culture and so much more as we discuss the first novel of the All Souls series: A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness. 

Black cats, broken mirrors and everything in between! Learn about 7 of the most common superstitions from all over the world this week on a special Friday the 13th episode of Enchanted Ink. 

We're exploring the concept of world building within The Paper Magician series by Charlie N. Holmberg. Learn how the little details come together to create fantasy worlds that feel real

Discover the stories behind Thor, Loki, and the other gods of Norse mythology as we discuss Scandinavian history and Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard: The Sword of Summer by Rick Riordan. This episode is spoiler-heavy so proceed with caution! 

Tune in this week to learn about the magical beings known as jinn (genies). Discover their origins, mythology and historical significance through the lens of Helene Wecker’s debut novel, The Golem and the Jinni.

This week, we're exploring the history of fairies around the world from Asia to Africa and of course, Ireland! Learn the origins of "the people of the mounds" including leprechauns as we discuss Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer.  . . Shane Hampsheir's self-titled debut album is available for purchase on iTunes and streaming on all major platforms. Check him out on Youtube at Shane Hampsheir TV for exclusive live shows and content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCghE3JIYGB2_IvB2wyLRRMg

Welcome to our first movie night! We're watching the film version of Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief in all it's weird, fun, cringe-y glory! Join me as I compare it to the novel and talk about what does and does NOT work about this controversial film adaptation. 

This week, we're taking a break from the paranormal for a deep dive into the history of the circus! Learn the fascinating backstory behind stage magic, ringmasters and everything in between as we discuss Les Cirque de Rêves-- The Circus of Dreams-- in The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern...Shane Hampsheir's self-titled debut album is available for purchase on iTunes and streaming on all major platforms. Check him out on Youtube at Shane Hampsheir TV for exclusive live shows and content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCghE3JIYGB2_IvB2wyLRRMg

This week we're talking mythical creatures or cryptids! Learn the fascinating history behind unicorns, mermaids, phoenix, and basilisks as featured in the Harry Potter companion book, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by Newt Scamander (J.K. Rowling). Shane Hampsheir's self-titled debut album is available for purchase on iTunes and streaming on all major platforms. Check him out on Youtube at Shane Hampsheir TV for exclusive live shows and content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCghE3JIYGB2_IvB2wyLRRMg

In the conclusion to this two-part episode, we continue our discussion on the most powerful gods of Ancient Greek mythology— the 12 Olympians. Learn who they are, where they came from and how they still influence our lives today featuring Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan.Shane Hampsheir's self-titled debut album is available for purchase on iTunes and streaming on all major platforms. Check him out on Youtube at Shane Hampsheir TV for exclusive live shows and content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCghE3JIYGB2_IvB2wyLRRMg

In this two-part episode, we discover the most powerful gods of Ancient Greek mythology— the Olympians. Learn who they are, where they came from and how they still influence our lives today featuring Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan.Shane Hampsheir's self-titled debut album is available for purchase on iTunes and streaming on all major platforms. Check him out on Youtube at Shane Hampsheir TV: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCghE3JIYGB2_IvB2wyLRRMg

Are ancient "dragons" really just dinosaurs? In this episode, we explore the history of dragons around the world and all the great lore we learn in Christopher Paolini's Inheritance Cycle series-- starting with Eragon.  Shane Hampsheir's self-titled debut album is available for purchase on iTunes and streaming on all major platforms. Check him out on youtube at Shane Hampsheir TV: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCghE3JIYGB2_IvB2wyLRRMg 

Who are the Orishas and how did they come to be? In this episode, we use Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi to explore the deep history of the West African deities known as the Orishas. 

Learn about the origin of magic wands through the lens of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling

Learn about the history of witchcraft leading up to the Salem Witch Trials as we discuss Witch Child by Celia Rees

Introducing Enchanted Ink!

Introducing Enchanted Ink! Featuring a sneak peek of episode 01. Hear how host Christina Prudent got started as a Fantasy expert.