"The Nightmare Before Christmas" - Exploring a Magic Holiday Classic

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What if you could transform an ordinary game of Dirty Santa into an unforgettable experience? Join us as we welcome Amy from Maple Grass Design, who shares her enchanting world of "surprise bubbles," meticulously crafted gifts that cater to everyone from D&D enthusiasts to book lovers.
Ever wondered why some books and movies become collector's items? We unpack the allure of limited edition books from publishers like Subterranean Press and the thrill of owning rare, autographed editions. We debate the value and worth of these limited editions for the author and collector.
Our conversation then turns to the timeless charm of "The Nightmare Before Christmas," a film that cleverly overlaps the worlds of Halloween and Christmas. Explore with us the film's creative genesis from Tim Burton's imagination, and how its unique blend of fantastical world-building and intriguing characters continues to captivate audiences year after year. Personal ratings and evolving opinions reveal just how this movie’s magic persists across generations.
We playfully debate whether "The Nightmare Before Christmas" leans more towards a Christmas or Halloween film, and ponder the romantic subplot between Jack and Sally. Wrapping up, we invite our listeners to jump into our literary adventures on Goodreads and Fable, where "Phantasma" leads our current book club discussion. Mark your calendars for our upcoming episode featuring "Jingle All the Slay" by Dakota Cassidy—it's a journey you won't want to miss!
Links from the News Segment and Show (not all were discussed):

• Special guest today – Amy from Maple Grass Design
  • Makes unique gifts for book lovers
  • Etsy Store
• Black Dagger Brotherhood series by JR Ward has cast its leads
  • Link to News Article
• Cards Against Prythian – A Court of Thorns and Roses Cards Against Humanity edition
  • Link to store – $39.95
• Faecrate Opus is releasing the last 4 books in the Duskwalker Brides series
  • Link to FaeCrate
  • They’ll match the first part of the series and will have embossed hardcovers and digitally sprayed edges and signed tip-in pages
  • Early access is Dec 11th at 5pm EST - Public sale is Dec 12 at 5pm EST
• Link to The Nightmare Before Christmas original poem

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פרקים

1. Romanticist Stories Podcast With Guest Amy (00:00:00)

2. Book and Movie Market Review (00:14:07)

3. Holiday Town Fantasy World Building (00:23:08)

4. Spice Rating Discussion for Movie (00:39:27)

5. Holiday Town Discussion and Analysis (00:42:42)

6. Future Episode Suggestions and Book Club (00:57:41)