Chickling Chronicles

Chickling Chronicles

On Chickling Chronicles, we dive headfirst into mystery, magic, movies, and manuscripts. This is where cursed mirrors become plot devices, TBR piles whisper at midnight, and every looming deadline feels a bit like a gothic ghost story. Join each week for behind-the-scenes chaos on author life, plus fun, fangirly takes on the books and films I’m completely obsessed with (and think you should be too). Whether you’re a fellow writer, a story lover, or just here for the haunted vibes, there’s a cozy, eerie corner waiting for you. Connect & join the flock: https://linktr.ee/chicklingchronicles

Episodes

July 8, 2025 14 mins

Hey! Hi! Hello! In this episode of Chickling Chronicles, we’re heading straight back into the reaping bowls of Panem long before Katniss ever volunteered as tribute. I (Courtney, your paranormal mystery author bestie) am diving into Suzanne Collins’ newest prequel, Sunrise on the Reaping, which spotlights the 50th Hunger Games, aka the trauma stew that made Haymitch Abernathy your favorite grumpy mentor.

I’ll break down why I was hi...

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    It’s my birthday 🎂

    So I’m dropping a little bonus episode of Chickling Chronicles just for fun. Today, we’re talking movies: the ones I’m hyped about… and the ones I’m cautiously side-eyeing from across the popcorn counter.

    I’ll break down what excites me, what worries me, and why character-driven stories matter way more than sky beams and CGI chaos. So grab your snacks, hit play, and come geek out with me on my ...

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    In this very first episode, Courtney, your resident paranormal mystery author and chaos curator, welcomes you into the world of Chickling Chronicles.

    This isn’t just another writing podcast. It’s a cozy, eerie, wildly fun space where cursed mirrors make excellent plot devices, TBR piles whisper at midnight, and every looming deadline is its own gothic horror story.

    Get ready for behind-the-scenes glimpses into Courtney...

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    Hey! Hi! Hello! In this first-ever episode, Courtney (paranormal mystery author, resident chaos gremlin, and master of too-many-tabs) shares the messy, magical journey from endless false starts to finally finishing her debut novel, The Missing Reflection.

    If you’ve ever wondered how you’re supposed to chase a creative dream in the middle of ADHD, kids, military life, or just general life tornadoes, this one’s for you.


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    Ever wondered what exactly makes a paranormal mystery tick? Is it just adding a ghost to a whodunit, or is there something deeper (and delightfully creepier) going on?

    In this episode, Courtney, paranormal mystery author behind The Missing Reflection, guides you through the fog. From eerie atmospheres to gut-punch emotional stakes, you’ll learn what sets paranormal mysteries apart from horror, urban fantasy, and supernatural suspens...

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    Ever wonder how a gritty little shark novel turned into one of the most iconic thrillers, and literally invented the summer blockbuster? In this episode, Courtney (paranormal mystery author & certified story nerd) breaks down Jaws: from Peter Benchley’s dark, cynical book to Steven Spielberg’s suspense-soaked film that made us all side-eye the ocean.

    Grab your life vest, because we’re diving deep into how technical failures, cha...

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