Episode 15: Fanfiction Opening Gateways for New Authors (with Shayla Morgansen)
Kris is joined by author Shayla Morgansen to explore the world of fanfiction! Kris and Shayla discuss their introductions to fanfiction, and the relationship between fanfiction, fandoms, and publishing. Stay tuned for the giveaway!
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome Shayla!
02:05 Giveaway and intro to Mythos Unbound
11:55 Read Watch Play
18:26 Shayla’s smooth segue into the main topic: Fanfiction!
39:18 Fanfiction and publishing
52:50 Links and where to find Shayla’s work
To enter the giveaway, don't forget to subscribe to Genre Blender Podcast on YouTube, and let us know what your favourite fandom is! Open to international entrants, closing March 1st, 2025.
References:
https://www.fanfiction.net/
Books:
The Sorceress in Exile - https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/59082959-82a8-4024-9ceb-88322cdfbc09
Dark Empathy - https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/c640c313-cc8d-4bb3-b5b5-b1ed4d356ceb
The Love Hypothesis - https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/98385e64-9c08-48bd-a3fc-c7751a9341fe
Fifty Shades of Grey - https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/722ac16b-1acf-47b7-8a1c-f352c270105b
Point Pleasant - https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/a0be2aae-7b4e-4870-b792-560a0b455766
Movies:
Eileen - https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/664341-
Barbie - https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/346698-barbie
Follow Shayla:
Website - https://www.shaylamorgansen.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shaylawritesmagic/
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@shaylawritesmagic