Writing Alchemy

Nov 22 2021 63 ep. 58 mins 512

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Writing Alchemy is storytelling that centers intersectional characters, including a fairy tale series that combines humor and magic with serious topics, and a tabletop role-playing series about the adventures of disabled and mentally diverse heroes.

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Unfamiliar Heroes 22 – Inside the First Responders Training Program Part 2

Nov 22 2021 59 mins

Awkward meetings abound as our heroes are drawn together. Gail writes an email. Vanessa is standoffish, but she really cares. Janus decides to not back down. And we are all certain that Gail’s shack is not a love shack. Cast and Crew: Game Master: Jordan Green (they/them) Vanessa the Witch (she/her): played by Fay Onyx (ze/hir) Janus the Ghoul (she/her): played by Tobi Hill-Meye

Collaboration 4 – Chimera: Friendship Is Music

Oct 09 2021 134 mins

Writing Alchemy Collaboration 4 Summary A record shaped world, where music is magic, is under threat by evil corporations! These corporate villains are trying to control the magic and destroy musical freedom. Can our mixed-gender team of magical girl superheroes stop their plans in time?! Cast and Crew: Genre Moderator: Ryan Boelter (he/they). Cyrus Wright/Cyberet (he/him): Playe

Unfamiliar Heroes 21 – Inside the First Responders Training Program Part 1

Sep 10 2021 69 mins

Writing Alchemy Unfamiliar Heroes 21 Summary We return to the First Responder’s Training Program to catch up with Vanessa the Witch and Janus the Ghoul. In this sequel adventure, meet Gail the Ghost and follow the drama that swirls around the popular Chaz Drakon, as everyone prepares for another pivotal full moon ritual. Game Master: Jordan Green (they/them) Vanessa the Witch (s

Bonus Cast 9 – Anxiety Tools: Orienting

Oct 26 2020 28 mins

Writing Alchemy Bonus Cast 9 Summary Today I’m sharing some tools I have been using that have been extremely helpful for dealing with anxiety. I’ll also be giving an update on what is going on for me, and I’ll wrap up by sharing some of the projects I’ve been working on. The goal of this tool set is to help a person’s nervous system connect to the present moment. The way

Collaboration 3 – Into the Research Garden

Sep 21 2020 122 mins

Writing Alchemy Collaboration 3 Summary Bob the slime-person druid, Nikau the parrotfolk rogue, and Aery the animated statue athlete are part of a team of investigative journalists working for the Crossroads Observer. The Observer has obtained a sample that could finally expose the dirty dealings of the wealthy Steward Family. Their job is to get this sample to the expert Juniper

Calming Moment – The Pacific Ocean

Apr 15 2020 13 mins

Writing Alchemy Calming Moment Summary This is an experimental episode of Writing Alchemy where Fay describes five beautiful photographs of the Pacific Ocean in detail with the soothing sound of ocean waves in the background. This is an internet hug going out to all of the people who want a few minutes of tranquil calm in their day. Show Notes Discord and Slack Invitations

Unfamiliar Heroes 20 – Janus’ First Tarot Reading

Jan 31 2020 18 mins

Writing Alchemy Unfamiliar Heroes 20 Summary This is a special scripted crossover episode between Writing Alchemy and Kalila Stormfire’s Economical Magick Services where we return to Sylvan Community College as Kalilia gives Janus her first tarot reading, foreshadowing the events which will take place in the next Unfamiliar Heroes game. Janus: Tobi Hill-Meyer Kalila: Lisette Alv

Bonus Cast 8 – Thriving While Trans Stand Up Comedy

Dec 02 2019 20 mins

Writing Alchemy Bonus Cast 8 Summary This Bonus Cast features stand up comedy that the amazing Tobi Hill-Meyer did for Thriving While Trans. Afterwards, there are some announcements about upcoming audio and text games. Content warnings are listed at the bottom of these show notes. Photograph of a silver and black desktop microphone sitting on a white surface with its black cord tr

Crossroads Story Time 1 – The Story of Creation

Oct 31 2019 24 mins

Summary Crossroads Story Time is a new series that explores the myths and lore of the Crossroads Setting. The four short stories in this episode delve into the cosmology and magic of Crossroads through the story of its creation. Content warnings are listed at the bottom of these show notes. Photograph of the full moon illuminating wispy clouds which are curling around the moon dra

Collaboration 2 – Pandora Files: The Case of the Missing Hope

Sep 22 2019 122 mins

Writing Alchemy Collaboration 2 Summary Several storybook characters have gone missing from the kingdom of Tome. Making things worse, a Storyteller has just disappeared. Frecka and Salvinia, Agents of Pandora, were assigned to the search for Loren Hope. Will the two agents be able to crack a case that all the king’s horses and all the king’s men have failed to piece together?