About Quills and Cloaks: A Writing and Fandom Podcast
Welcome to Quills and Cloaks!
My name is Christi J. Whitney. I’m a fantasy/sci-fi author, a high school literature teacher, a theatre director, and a cosplayer. Join me for some chats as I tackle a variety of topics and answer your questions in the areas of Writing, Author Tips, Cosplay, Fandoms, and all things Harry Potter...and with some talented guests to add to the discussion.
Learn more about my books on my website: christijwhitney.com
Or find me here:
Author Instagram: @christijwhitney
Cosplay Instagram: @professorsnape_christijwhitney
TikTok: christij.whitney
Twitter: ChristiWhitney
Sharing personal experiences with the process of self publishing a novel.
26 Sept 2022
Episode 14 - Was Snape a Good Teacher?
Everyone has opinions about Hogwart's famous Potions Master. But how does he rank as an actual teacher?
20 Feb 2021
Episode 13 - Slytherins and Their Hufflebuddies
Today on the podcast, special guest Madison Brunoehler joins me for a fun and informal chat about Slytherins and Hufflepuffs. Why do these two houses seem to get along so well?
31 Jan 2021
Episode 12 - Was Snape Sorted to Soon?
Was our favorite potions master supposed to be in Slytherin, or should he have been placed in another house?
15 Dec 2020
Episode 11 - The Revision Process: Writing Tips
In this episode, I am talking about my own revision process when it comes to writing my novels.
15 Dec 2020
Episode 10 - Book Snape: Prisoner of Azkaban, Part 2
In this second part of my reading of "Prisoner of Azkaban", I'm focusing on how Snape was portrayed in the novels by pulling out a couple more of my favorites scenes from the book.
26 Oct 2020
Episode 9 - Book Snape: Prisoner of Azkaban, Part 1
In this first of a two-part insight into the character of Severus Snape as portrayed in the novels, I'm reading and talking about a few of my favorite scenes from book three that add to his greater analysis.
12 Oct 2020
Episode 8 - Writing Questions: Word Count and Chapter Length
Today I'm tackling two commonly asked questions about novels and how they are broken down.
16 Sept 2020
Episode 7 - An Interview with Madison Brunoehler
Talking about "The Great Wizarding War" radio play, Harry Potter, and cosplay, I'm joined by professional voice talent Madison Brunoehler for today's episode.
6 Sept 2020
Episode 6 - An Interview with Justin Zagri and Alexander Arntzen
In this episode, Justin Zagri, the writer/director of "Severus Snape and the Marauders" and "The Great Wizarding War", along with composer Alexander Arntzen talk with me about their creative process and their experiences working on both the film and radio play.
29 Aug 2020
Episode 5 - Severus Snape: Villain or Hero?
Severus Snape is one of the most complicated characters in the Harry Potter series. In this episode, I break down the some archetypes in literature and discuss which one I believe he fits into best.
24 Aug 2020
Episode 4 - The Writing Process: My Top Five Strategies
The writing process is different for every author. In this episode, I break down the top five questions I'm asked about my process, along with tips and strategies that have helped me as a writer.
16 Aug 2020
Episode 3 - What "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" Got Right
What positives can we take away from both the script and the live production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child? We'll be discussing both - from the viewpoint of a drama teacher, a theatre director, and a Slytherin.
8 Aug 2020
Episode 2 - The House of Slytherin: Are We Really That Bad?
Join me as we look at Slytherin House - our character traits, our attributes, and the qualities of some of our most famous members. And let's see if all snakes really fit into the mold created in the Harry Potter books and films.
3 Aug 2020
Episode 1 - Welcome to Class (A Podcast Preview)
A quick preview episode of Quills and Cloaks: a podcast covering writing tips and strategies, cosplay discussions, fandom chats, and all things Harry Potter.
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