[ISBW] Unveiling the Magic of Cozy Fantasy with Stacy Sivinski

S20 Ep30: In Which Mur and Stacy Sivinski Discuss Cozy Fantasy, Sensory Writing, and Sisterhood

"The senses are actually connected, and the way we describe sensation and prioritize sight and sound is actually attached to social biases that need to be reconstructed." - Stacy Sivinski

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In this episode, we welcome debut author Stacy Sivinski to discuss her new cozy fantasy novel, The Crescent Moon Tea Room. We explore the sensory elements that make her writing so immersive and the importance of sisterhood and self-discovery in her storytelling. Stacy shares her background in sensory studies, how it influences her writing, and the fascinating hierarchy of the senses that challenges traditional storytelling norms.

Stacy also touches on the challenges of transitioning from a PhD in English to writing cozy fantasy, her disciplined writing routine, and how she navigates the fears of starting new projects. We delve into her upcoming book, hinting at enchanted bookstores and ghosts, and discuss the power of writing rituals to overcome writer's block and anxiety.

Transcript

Links:

• Stacy Sivinski
• Stacy Sivinski on Instagram
• The Crescent Moon Tea Room by Stacy Sivinski
• Wild Geese Bookshop
• Schuler Books
• Deja Brew by Celestine Martin
• Big Witch Energy by Molly Harper
• The Blue Castle by L.M. Montgomery
• Emory and Henry College
• Kate Chopin
• Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
• Agatha Christie

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