In this episode we are joined by NYT Bestselling author Olivie Blake! She is also known as Alexene Farol Follmuth. Her love for writing and literature shows in this enthusiastic episode. We find out many of her inspirations old and new. As well as get a look inside how she builds her stories and worlds. We go on a journey of her life from writing fan fiction all the way to publishing multiple novels. https://www.olivieblake.com/ https://www.alexenefarolfollmuth.com/

We did a special episode of Off The Pod that was a charity for the GLSEN Organization. Where our team raised over $4000. This episode was a 2 hour livestream event with Author Michelle Franklin. We talked about Cryptids and Aliens and fantastical creatures of all sorts! If you want to participate or help with the charity or just look them up here is their link https://www.glsen.org/

Renee Gittins is former Executive Director of the International Game Developers Association, and now runs her own company Stumbling Cat Games. Her new game "Potions: a Curious Tale" is now available. In this episode we talk about her life and growing up as a gamer. We also talk about her evolution in the gaming industry, her work at the IGDA. As well as dealing with toxicity in the gaming world. It's an amazing and inspiring story with an amazing inspiring person! Enjoy the show! Stumbling Cat Games Potions: A curious Tale Game Company https://www.stumblingcat.com/