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all the best and worst reads in Junes wrap up @ToriTalks2
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all the best and worst reads in Junes wrap up
ToriTalks 2024-07-01 | We went to both ends of the reading spectrum in this past month! I had some amazing five star reads in June, and also a couple reads that left me in a bit of a reading slump. Let me know down in the comments below what you read this month and what your favorites were! CHANNELS MENTIONED: @AndrewsWizardlyReads @merphynapierreviews ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BECOME A PATRON!patreon.com/toritalks2 BUY MY EPIC FANTASY BOOK "The Blood Stones":amazon.com/dp/B0CLKZC3P9 BUY MY DARK SUPERNATURAL FANTASY BOOK "PHASED":amazon.com/dp/1937363031 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME Goodreads: goodreads.com/author/show/20841576.Victoria_Tecken Instagram: instagram.com/toritalks91 Twitter: twitter.com/ToriTalks2 Website: toritecken.com Amazon Wishlist: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3LG8A333GUI2B My PangoBooks: pangobooks.com/bookstore/toritalks
Motley Crew Episode #33 - Tori Morrow
ToriTalks 2024-10-18 | Today I have the pleasure of talking to my booktube doppelganger for the first time! I've enjoyed watching Tori's content for several years now, and I finally reached out to see if she wanted to have a bit of a palaver on my channel. I can't wait to talk all things fantasy and sci-fi and get to know the awesome creator behind this channel!
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I read 8 books in September and found three 5 star reads!
ToriTalks 2024-10-07 | Hey friends! I hope you had a fantastic September of reading. I know I certainly did!!! I can't remember the last time I had three FIVE STAR READS in a single month. What a time to be alive! I'd love to hear all about your reads from this past month down in the comments. :D CHANNELS MENTIONED: @BrianBell7 @AndrewsWizardlyReads ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BECOME A PATRON!patreon.com/toritalks2 BUY MY EPIC FANTASY BOOK "The Blood Stones":amazon.com/dp/B0CLKZC3P9 BUY MY DARK SUPERNATURAL FANTASY BOOK "PHASED":amazon.com/dp/1937363031 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME Goodreads: goodreads.com/author/show/20841576.Victoria_Tecken Instagram: instagram.com/toritalks91 Twitter: twitter.com/ToriTalks2 Website: toritecken.com Amazon Wishlist: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3LG8A333GUI2B My PangoBooks: pangobooks.com/bookstore/toritalks
Just wait until book 5 comes out. 💪🏻 #fantasyreader #strengthtraining #books
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Is Iron Prince the Best Progression Cyberpunk Sci Fi Novel Ever?
ToriTalks 2024-10-04 | I LOVED THIS BOOK. Can you tell? What a phenomenal progression style story. It completely restored my faith in this category (progression, cultivation, LitRPG) of storytelling. Iron Prince is a cyberpunk found family action packed joyride of a novel, and I look forward to shouting it from the rooftops for the foreseeable future. This was such a fun book to read. Have you read it? What are your favorite progression or LitRPG books that are character-driven? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BECOME A PATRON!patreon.com/toritalks2 BUY MY EPIC FANTASY BOOK "The Blood Stones":amazon.com/dp/B0CLKZC3P9 BUY MY DARK SUPERNATURAL FANTASY BOOK "PHASED":amazon.com/dp/1937363031 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME Goodreads: goodreads.com/author/show/20841576.Victoria_Tecken Instagram: instagram.com/toritalks91 Twitter: twitter.com/ToriTalks2 Website: toritecken.com Amazon Wishlist: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3LG8A333GUI2B My PangoBooks: pangobooks.com/bookstore/toritalks
Motley Crew Episode #32 - Shewasonlyevie
ToriTalks 2024-10-04 | Hello friends! In this episode of Motley Crew, I'm excited to sit down with my friend and fellow classics enthusiast Evie! We're both big fans of Frankenstein, but have opposite opinions on Wuthering Heights. XD Pull up your virtual chair and a favorite beverage and come hang out with us in the chat!
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TOP 10 FAVORITE BOOKS OF ALL TIME
ToriTalks 2024-09-30 | I did it! These lists keep getting harder and harder, there are so many amazing books to pick from. But these Top 10 books feel like the right choice right now, and we'll see how it changes in the future! What are your top 10 favorite books of all time? Top 5? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BECOME A PATRON!patreon.com/toritalks2 BUY MY EPIC FANTASY BOOK "The Blood Stones":amazon.com/dp/B0CLKZC3P9 BUY MY DARK SUPERNATURAL FANTASY BOOK "PHASED":amazon.com/dp/1937363031 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME Goodreads: goodreads.com/author/show/20841576.Victoria_Tecken Instagram: instagram.com/toritalks91 Twitter: twitter.com/ToriTalks2 Website: toritecken.com Amazon Wishlist: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3LG8A333GUI2B My PangoBooks: pangobooks.com/bookstore/toritalks
Motley Crew Episode #31 - Rekindled Reader
ToriTalks 2024-09-28 | Hey friends! Back with another Motley Crew episode with my friend Theo from @RekindledReader! Theo is making content again after a break, and we're going to chat about all things fantasy (and maybe other genres).
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Are the First Books in Fantasy Series Actually Awful?
ToriTalks 2024-09-16 | I've noticed a trend with some reviews of many different fantasy books, and I'm curious to know what you guys think of it... do we have the wrong expectations for the first books in epic fantasy series? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BECOME A PATRON!patreon.com/toritalks2 BUY MY EPIC FANTASY BOOK "The Blood Stones":amazon.com/dp/B0CLKZC3P9 BUY MY DARK SUPERNATURAL FANTASY BOOK "PHASED":amazon.com/dp/1937363031 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME Goodreads: goodreads.com/author/show/20841576.Victoria_Tecken Instagram: instagram.com/toritalks91 Twitter: twitter.com/ToriTalks2 Website: toritecken.com Amazon Wishlist: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3LG8A333GUI2B My PangoBooks: pangobooks.com/bookstore/toritalks
What is Writing? Beyond the Wordcount with Vaughn Roycroft
ToriTalks 2024-09-13 | Hey friends! I'm joined by my friend and fellow fantasy author Vaughn Roycroft to talk about a topic we are both passionate about: the unsung heroes of the writing process. Wordcount is a familiar taskmaster to many writers, and we want to dig deeper and discuss the aspects of writing that we don't talk about enough in the writing community. Come and join us in the comments!
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all the books I read this month! // august reading wrap up
ToriTalks 2024-09-12 | Hey everyone! Mind-blowingly, it's already September, which means it's time for my August wrap up. I had a good variety of reads this month, and manga is officially in the house! I'd love to hear about your month of reading in the comments! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BECOME A PATRON!patreon.com/toritalks2 BUY MY EPIC FANTASY BOOK "The Blood Stones":amazon.com/dp/B0CLKZC3P9 BUY MY DARK SUPERNATURAL FANTASY BOOK "PHASED":amazon.com/dp/1937363031 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME Goodreads: goodreads.com/author/show/20841576.Victoria_Tecken Instagram: instagram.com/toritalks91 Twitter: twitter.com/ToriTalks2 Website: toritecken.com Amazon Wishlist: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3LG8A333GUI2B My PangoBooks: pangobooks.com/bookstore/toritalks
My Friend Picks My TBR! BellTube Takeover Vlog
ToriTalks 2024-09-09 | Hey friends! It's time for another TBR takeover, and this time the man, the myth, the former nightclub owner @BrianBell7 himself dives headfirst into my TBR stack to help me get some books onto the Read shelf. Huge thank you to Brian for participating in this Takeover and helping me out! SUBSCRIBE TO BRIAN: @BrianBell7 PREVIOUS TBR TAKEOVERS:youtu.be/9uaMDRu48Nk ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BECOME A PATRON!patreon.com/toritalks2 BUY MY EPIC FANTASY BOOK "The Blood Stones":amazon.com/dp/B0CLKZC3P9 BUY MY DARK SUPERNATURAL FANTASY BOOK "PHASED":amazon.com/dp/1937363031 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME Goodreads: goodreads.com/author/show/20841576.Victoria_Tecken Instagram: instagram.com/toritalks91 Twitter: twitter.com/ToriTalks2 Website: toritecken.com Amazon Wishlist: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3LG8A333GUI2B My PangoBooks: pangobooks.com/bookstore/toritalks
The Dark Side Of Fantasy: Addressing The Issue Of Sexual Violence
ToriTalks 2024-09-03 | Important Note: I want to reiterate again that I am not of the opinion that sexual violence should not be portrayed in fantasy. Many authors handle this topic incredibly well. I also want to mention that it is important to recognize everyone's unique perspective of this topic. Some people will be able to read scenes of sexual violence, and others may want to avoid them entirely. For some they may be triggering, and for others, they may be validating. Both are valid. Alright guys, buckle up. This is a heavy topic, but it is one that desperately needs more conversation surrounding it. I've mulled on it for months now, and I'm really proud of how it came out. Sexually violent scenes or story elements in fantasy books are so incredibly prevalent, and it needs to be addressed. Should we include this topic in our storytelling? Yes. But HOW it is portrayed matters. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BECOME A PATRON!patreon.com/toritalks2 BUY MY EPIC FANTASY BOOK "The Blood Stones":amazon.com/dp/B0CLKZC3P9 BUY MY DARK SUPERNATURAL FANTASY BOOK "PHASED":amazon.com/dp/1937363031 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME Goodreads: goodreads.com/author/show/20841576.Victoria_Tecken Instagram: instagram.com/toritalks91 Twitter: twitter.com/ToriTalks2 Website: toritecken.com Amazon Wishlist: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3LG8A333GUI2B My PangoBooks: pangobooks.com/bookstore/toritalks 0:00 Intro 1:18 Issues I Have 11:29 Community Response to Sexual Violence in Fantasy 21:03 Closing Thoughts
I read the SpyxFamily manga
ToriTalks 2024-08-29 | Last year I went on a mini spree to find a manga to read. I taste tested a bunch of them, and the one that hooked me the fastest was SpyxFamily. So here I am, eleven volumes later, to give you my overview and gushfest about why this is the best manga I've ever read!!! I love it so much. :D Let me know if you have read or watched SpyxFamily and what you thought of it! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BECOME A PATRON!patreon.com/toritalks2 BUY MY EPIC FANTASY BOOK "The Blood Stones":amazon.com/dp/B0CLKZC3P9 BUY MY DARK SUPERNATURAL FANTASY BOOK "PHASED":amazon.com/dp/1937363031 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME Goodreads: goodreads.com/author/show/20841576.Victoria_Tecken Instagram: instagram.com/toritalks91 Twitter: twitter.com/ToriTalks2 Website: toritecken.com Amazon Wishlist: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3LG8A333GUI2B My PangoBooks: pangobooks.com/bookstore/toritalks
Random Reading or Whatever Sprints
ToriTalks 2024-08-28 | Hey friends! Figured I'd hang out for a couple hours and do some sprints! It's been way too long. Let me know what you're reading in the chat.
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The BEST memoirs Ive ever read...
ToriTalks 2024-08-26 | Hey friends! I finally pulled together a stack of the memoirs that left me changed, thinking, and feeling deeply. These are the best survivor memoirs I've ever read, and I'm still thinking about them long after I closed the last page. Let me know what memoirs have stuck with you down in the comments! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BECOME A PATRON!patreon.com/toritalks2 BUY MY EPIC FANTASY BOOK "The Blood Stones":amazon.com/dp/B0CLKZC3P9 BUY MY DARK SUPERNATURAL FANTASY BOOK "PHASED":amazon.com/dp/1937363031 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME Goodreads: goodreads.com/author/show/20841576.Victoria_Tecken Instagram: instagram.com/toritalks91 Twitter: twitter.com/ToriTalks2 Website: toritecken.com Amazon Wishlist: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3LG8A333GUI2B My PangoBooks: pangobooks.com/bookstore/toritalks
My break from Booktube was longer than I planned 😵💫
ToriTalks 2024-08-21 | Hey friends! A couple weeks ago my computer started having charging issues. I bought a replacement, same problem. We thought it might be an issue with the charge port, so we brought it to our computer repair shop. Turns out we just got the wrong wattage cord. 🫠 Thankfully not a serious problem, now just waiting for the correct cord to arrive. But it turns out that the extra time off was needed. I have missed you guys, and can’t wait to jump back into video making when my laptop is back up and running soon! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BECOME A PATRON!patreon.com/toritalks2 BUY MY EPIC FANTASY BOOK "The Blood Stones":amazon.com/dp/B0CLKZC3P9 BUY MY DARK SUPERNATURAL FANTASY BOOK "PHASED":amazon.com/dp/1937363031 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME Goodreads: goodreads.com/author/show/20841576.Victoria_Tecken Instagram: instagram.com/toritalks91 Twitter: twitter.com/ToriTalks2 Website: toritecken.com Amazon Wishlist: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3LG8A333GUI2B My PangoBooks: pangobooks.com/bookstore/toritalks
i read 6 books this month and beat a reading slump // reading wrap up
ToriTalks 2024-08-01 | We're finished with July, friends. WILD. Here are the books I read during the month of July. I have to say, I'm pretty proud of myself for kicking a reading slump and getting some books finished this month while also writing my novel. It's been a tricky balance! I read a classic western, an impactful memoir, and my friend @AndrewsWizardlyReads did a TBR takeover and had me reading some books that added a much needed shake up to my reading plans. What were your favorite reads in July? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BECOME A PATRON!patreon.com/toritalks2 BUY MY EPIC FANTASY BOOK "The Blood Stones":amazon.com/dp/B0CLKZC3P9 BUY MY DARK SUPERNATURAL FANTASY BOOK "PHASED":amazon.com/dp/1937363031 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME Goodreads: goodreads.com/author/show/20841576.Victoria_Tecken Instagram: instagram.com/toritalks91 Twitter: twitter.com/ToriTalks2 Website: toritecken.com Amazon Wishlist: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3LG8A333GUI2B My PangoBooks: pangobooks.com/bookstore/toritalks
reading vlog 📖 my friend picks ALL my reads! TBR Takeover💥
ToriTalks 2024-07-29 | It's easy for your TBR to start feeling stagnant as you look at the mountain of books you want to read. So I figured we'd shake things up a bit with a TBR TAKEOVER vlog episode. I gave @AndrewsWizardlyReads full access to my physical TBR, and he chose three books for me to read in the month of July. I had a great time with this vlog and I hope you guys enjoy it as well!! CONNECT WITH ANDREW: @AndrewsWizardlyReads ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BECOME A PATRON!patreon.com/toritalks2 BUY MY EPIC FANTASY BOOK "The Blood Stones":amazon.com/dp/B0CLKZC3P9 BUY MY DARK SUPERNATURAL FANTASY BOOK "PHASED":amazon.com/dp/1937363031 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME Goodreads: goodreads.com/author/show/20841576.Victoria_Tecken Instagram: instagram.com/toritalks91 Twitter: twitter.com/ToriTalks2 Website: toritecken.com Amazon Wishlist: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3LG8A333GUI2B My PangoBooks: pangobooks.com/bookstore/toritalks
Motley Crew Episode #30 - Matt On Books
ToriTalks 2024-07-28 | Hey friends! Welcome to the THIRTIETH episode of Motley Crew chats here on the channel! This is one of my favorite parts of Youtube, getting to sit down with a friend and chatting all about books with you guys. Today, I'm joined by fellow Malazan fan and cool dude MATT ON BOOKS! He's got an awesome channel and he's been a great friend of mine here on Booktube.
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the biggest and most beautiful book haul youve ever seen
ToriTalks 2024-07-18 | More books. Are we surprised? No, we're not. BUT in my defense, I've actually only added a grand total of like 2-3 books to my shelves if I subtract all the unhauled books I've let go of this year. So we're still doing well! CHANNELS MENTIONED: @AndrewsWizardlyReads ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BECOME A PATRON!patreon.com/toritalks2 BUY MY EPIC FANTASY BOOK "The Blood Stones":amazon.com/dp/B0CLKZC3P9 BUY MY DARK SUPERNATURAL FANTASY BOOK "PHASED":amazon.com/dp/1937363031 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME Goodreads: goodreads.com/author/show/20841576.Victoria_Tecken Instagram: instagram.com/toritalks91 Twitter: twitter.com/ToriTalks2 Website: toritecken.com Amazon Wishlist: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3LG8A333GUI2B My PangoBooks: pangobooks.com/bookstore/toritalks
Author Interview: Claudia Blood & The Merged Series
ToriTalks 2024-07-17 | Back with another author interview this evening, and I have the distinct pleasure of welcoming fantasy author Claudia Blood to the channel!
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Nightclub Book Tag!!! Book Recommendations & Favorite Reads
ToriTalks 2024-07-15 | Big thanks to my friend Brian from Belltube (@BrianBell7 ) for cooking up this fantastic new book tag. Let's get more Booktubers on this trend, it's a fresh new tag and I personally have missed doing book tags now and then. QUESTIONS: 1 - "Cocktail Hour" - Name a book you that you think pairs perfectly with your favorite drink. 2 - "Neon Lights" - Name a book with a cover that immediately grabbed your attention like bright lights in a club." 3 - "The Bouncer" - What book did you have to put down because it just wasn't letting you in?" 4 - "DJ's Choice" - What book would you recommend as the perfect read for someone new to the fantasy genre? 5 - "Disco Ball" - Name a book that made you feel like you were part of a vibrant, glittering world." 6 - "Dance Floor Diva" - What book had you dancing with excitement from the first page to the last? 7 - "Guest List" - Which author would you invite to an exclusive book-themed party and why?" 8 - "VIP Entrance" - Which book did you feel privileged to read before it became more widely popular?" 9 - "Dance Battle" - Which two characters from different books would you love to see face off in a dance battle?" 10 - "Midnight Read" - What's a book you couldn't put down and ended up reading all night? 11 - "After-Party" - What book left you with a hangover, unable to start a new read immediately after finishing it? 12 - "Late Night Conversations" - Which book left you thinking deeply or wanting to discuss it with others late into the night? TAGGING: @RekindledReader @AndrewsWizardlyReads @KaysHiddenShelf If you're watching the video, consider yourself tagged by me! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BECOME A PATRON!patreon.com/toritalks2 BUY MY EPIC FANTASY BOOK "The Blood Stones":amazon.com/dp/B0CLKZC3P9 BUY MY DARK SUPERNATURAL FANTASY BOOK "PHASED":amazon.com/dp/1937363031 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME Goodreads: goodreads.com/author/show/20841576.Victoria_Tecken Instagram: instagram.com/toritalks91 Twitter: twitter.com/ToriTalks2 Website: toritecken.com Amazon Wishlist: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3LG8A333GUI2B My PangoBooks: pangobooks.com/bookstore/toritalks 0:00 Intro 0:37 1 2:00 2 3:05 3 4:26 4 7:11 5 8:14 6 9:58 7 10:44 8 12:05 9 13:17 10 14:07 11 15:17 12
the best and worst books weve read in 2024
ToriTalks 2024-07-11 | Hey friends! I figured that doing the Mid Year check in or Freakout Tag would be way more fun with friends, so I invited @KaysHiddenShelf and @AndrewsWizardlyReads to hop on for a chat about our best and worst reads of 2024 so far! The three of us have read over 100 books collectively this year, so we had a lot to talk about! I hope you guys found some new book recommendations to check out in the second half of the year. What were your favorite and least favorite reads of the year so far? DARK AGE VLOG: youtu.be/BtDZ7VAEfLQ BOOKSTORE VLOG WITH ANDREW: youtu.be/MMzHebKo2FM SUNDERING HOURS LAUNCH PARTY: youtube.com/live/SaNE8nU5LEM?si=oDZyYxeJy8BUfjnp ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BECOME A PATRON!patreon.com/toritalks2 BUY MY EPIC FANTASY BOOK "The Blood Stones":amazon.com/dp/B0CLKZC3P9 BUY MY DARK SUPERNATURAL FANTASY BOOK "PHASED":amazon.com/dp/1937363031 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME Goodreads: goodreads.com/author/show/20841576.Victoria_Tecken Instagram: instagram.com/toritalks91 Twitter: twitter.com/ToriTalks2 Website: toritecken.com Amazon Wishlist: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3LG8A333GUI2B My PangoBooks: pangobooks.com/bookstore/toritalks
Dark Age by Pierce Brown // full spoilers reading vlog
ToriTalks 2024-07-09 | Full spoilers vlog! I finally read Dark Age by Pierce Brown and guys... I didn't love it. I hope you enjoy watching my first time reading vlog for this book and I'd love to hear down in the comments about your experience with it. I'm looking forward to Lightbringer and hoping that the "return to form" that I've heard about is true, I'm optimistic. IRON GOLD VLOG: youtu.be/2bKYCjWXFlc?si=sw0Qu1JdB9jji8Ox ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BECOME A PATRON!patreon.com/toritalks2 BUY MY EPIC FANTASY BOOK "The Blood Stones":amazon.com/dp/B0CLKZC3P9 BUY MY DARK SUPERNATURAL FANTASY BOOK "PHASED":amazon.com/dp/1937363031 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME Goodreads: goodreads.com/author/show/20841576.Victoria_Tecken Instagram: instagram.com/toritalks91 Twitter: twitter.com/ToriTalks2 Website: toritecken.com Amazon Wishlist: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3LG8A333GUI2B My PangoBooks: pangobooks.com/bookstore/toritalks
Motley Crew Episode #29 - Bookishly Bookish
ToriTalks 2024-06-29 | Hey friends! Welcome to another episode of Motley Crew, a livestream chat show where I talk to my friends about books and life. Tonight I have one of my closest friends and ADHD twin, Casey! Pull up your comfy chair and a favorite beverage and let's talk about books, kdramas, and tortured characters.
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bookstore shopping with booktubers! feat. nuclear katie
ToriTalks 2024-06-27 | We had a fabulous time going bookstore shopping all around Lexington, KY on our vacation this summer! We visited a Barnes and Noble, Joseph and Beth, two Half-Price Books, and a small locally owned store called Black Swan Books. Did we find goodies at all of them? Yes... yes we did. XD ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BECOME A PATRON!patreon.com/toritalks2 BUY MY EPIC FANTASY BOOK "The Blood Stones":amazon.com/dp/B0CLKZC3P9 BUY MY DARK SUPERNATURAL FANTASY BOOK "PHASED":amazon.com/dp/1937363031 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME Goodreads: goodreads.com/author/show/20841576.Victoria_Tecken Instagram: instagram.com/toritalks91 Twitter: twitter.com/ToriTalks2 Website: toritecken.com Amazon Wishlist: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3LG8A333GUI2B My PangoBooks: pangobooks.com/bookstore/toritalks
Writing & Reading & Productivity Sprints
ToriTalks 2024-06-26 | Hey everyone! Pull up your desk chair or your reading chair, cross some things off your to-do list, whatever strikes your fancy. I'm getting some writing in this evening and I figured I would hang out with you guys while I do it.
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one of the best fantasy books ive read this year // nomads of the sea
ToriTalks 2024-06-24 | WOW you guys, this was a gem! Easily one of the best fantasy books I've read this year and one of the fastest five star reviews I've given. I still can't believe this is a debut fantasy novel. Wild. If you like what you hear in this review, please go grab yourself a copy of Nomads of the Sea and give it a read, so you can fall in love with it too! GET YOUR COPY: amazon.com/dp/B09SC4QTJ6 NO SERIOUSLY GET YOUR COPY: amazon.com/dp/B09SC4QTJ6 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BECOME A PATRON!patreon.com/toritalks2 BUY MY EPIC FANTASY BOOK "The Blood Stones":amazon.com/dp/B0CLKZC3P9 BUY MY DARK SUPERNATURAL FANTASY BOOK "PHASED":amazon.com/dp/1937363031 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME Goodreads: goodreads.com/author/show/20841576.Victoria_Tecken Instagram: instagram.com/toritalks91 Twitter: twitter.com/ToriTalks2 Website: toritecken.com Amazon Wishlist: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3LG8A333GUI2B My PangoBooks: pangobooks.com/bookstore/toritalks
Indie Publishing Fantasy with Author Michael R. Miller
ToriTalks 2024-06-23 | Joining me on the channel for this discussion is friend of the channel and fellow fantasy author Michael R. Miller, well known for his successful series Songs of Chaos and The Dragon's Blade, as well as other works. With 28 years of self-publishing experience between the two of us, we're going to have a sit down and discuss our experiences with indie publishing, and the advice we have for authors wearing all those hats alongside us!
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No, Epic Fantasy is Not Dead - Authors Discussion
ToriTalks 2024-06-21 | Hey y'all! This is an impromptu livestream that my good friend and fellow epic fantasy author Andrew D. Meredith decided to hop on and do this afternoon to add some extra thoughts to the OMG IS EPIC FANTASY DEAD and NO, EPIC FANTASY ISN'T DEAD videos that have been going around Youtube recently.
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tier ranking all the books i read my first year on booktube
ToriTalks 2024-06-20 | I felt like doing my own little Throwback Thursday moment here on the channel by taking a little stroll down nostalgia lane. Tier ranking is fun anyway, but I was curious to see how the books that I read in my first year here on Booktube held up four years later. I had a blast doing this, and there were definitely some surprises, and some that have stood the test of time... and even a few I completely forgot existed. XD Updraft Review: youtu.be/8FXtEqjXmak?si=wfphwHnzv6TX6ZJq Cozy Reader Kelly Collab: youtu.be/70u-jN0L7O4?si=fGd8TTpnOgTW5vGl Cinda Williams Chima vlog: I took this one down apparently :) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BECOME A PATRON!patreon.com/toritalks2 BUY MY EPIC FANTASY BOOK "The Blood Stones":amazon.com/dp/B0CLKZC3P9 BUY MY DARK SUPERNATURAL FANTASY BOOK "PHASED":amazon.com/dp/1937363031 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME Goodreads: goodreads.com/author/show/20841576.Victoria_Tecken Instagram: instagram.com/toritalks91 Twitter: twitter.com/ToriTalks2 Website: toritecken.com Amazon Wishlist: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3LG8A333GUI2B My PangoBooks: pangobooks.com/bookstore/toritalks
book shopping with booktubers! feat. Andrews Wizardly Reads
ToriTalks 2024-06-17 | I finally got a chance to collab with one of my closest Booktuber friends, @AndrewsWizardlyReads! My husband Ben and I hung out at his place last weekend and he showed us around a couple of Half Price Bookstores in his area! We definitely ended up with some books... who knew? XD ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BECOME A PATRON!patreon.com/toritalks2 BUY MY EPIC FANTASY BOOK "The Blood Stones":amazon.com/dp/B0CLKZC3P9 BUY MY DARK SUPERNATURAL FANTASY BOOK "PHASED":amazon.com/dp/1937363031 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME Goodreads: goodreads.com/author/show/20841576.Victoria_Tecken Instagram: instagram.com/toritalks91 Twitter: twitter.com/ToriTalks2 Website: toritecken.com Amazon Wishlist: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3LG8A333GUI2B My PangoBooks: pangobooks.com/bookstore/toritalks 0:00 Intro & Vlog 2:03 Book Haul
ten fantasy books you should read this summer!
ToriTalks 2024-06-13 | I love taking books along on trips and out into the warmer weather during summer, so I thought I'd pull ten fantasy books I recommend for summer reads! Let me know if you've read any of these books or what fantasy books you'd recommend for summer down in the comments. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BECOME A PATRON!patreon.com/toritalks2 BUY MY EPIC FANTASY BOOK "The Blood Stones":amazon.com/dp/B0CLKZC3P9 BUY MY DARK SUPERNATURAL FANTASY BOOK "PHASED":amazon.com/dp/1937363031 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME Goodreads: goodreads.com/author/show/20841576.Victoria_Tecken Instagram: instagram.com/toritalks91 Twitter: twitter.com/ToriTalks2 Website: toritecken.com Amazon Wishlist: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3LG8A333GUI2B My PangoBooks: pangobooks.com/bookstore/toritalks
My Top 10 Fantasy Series of All Time
ToriTalks 2024-06-10 | I spent weeks trying to come up with a list for the top ten fantasy series I've ever read, and it was so hard to organize this. XD I hope you guys enjoy the ranking, and let me know down in the comments what your top ten fantasy series are! VIDEOS I'VE MADE ABOUT THESE SERIES:youtu.be/u4NpDR8sqhs?si=2FZZGjv6Q-UP11FO youtu.be/fJ61371uAg4?si=Ry_XRkDy3UFmcl92 youtu.be/ekkOLXJsp_E?si=l3sYkpKcn6FhyPLN youtu.be/Z9VOaBb7U6s?si=lQDgvu8_IOsiq4iS youtu.be/CI6kvrxTQBo?si=_jUq5ipycDdk5tpP youtu.be/DjWt-W9_H3E?si=qR19_J65qBWV3qMT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BECOME A PATRON!patreon.com/toritalks2 BUY MY EPIC FANTASY BOOK "The Blood Stones":amazon.com/dp/B0CLKZC3P9 BUY MY DARK SUPERNATURAL FANTASY BOOK "PHASED":amazon.com/dp/1937363031 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME Goodreads: goodreads.com/author/show/20841576.Victoria_Tecken Instagram: instagram.com/toritalks91 Twitter: twitter.com/ToriTalks2 Website: toritecken.com Amazon Wishlist: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3LG8A333GUI2B My PangoBooks: pangobooks.com/bookstore/toritalks
giant book haul where i bought too many books
ToriTalks 2024-06-06 | May book haul! This is probably going to be the biggest book haul of the year, and I got some great birthday books, both purchased and gifted. Let me know down in the comments what your latest book hauls included! CHANNELS MENTIONED: @AndrewsWizardlyReads @bookishlybookish @MattonBooks @AndrewDMth ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BECOME A PATRON!patreon.com/toritalks2 BUY MY EPIC FANTASY BOOK "The Blood Stones":amazon.com/dp/B0CLKZC3P9 BUY MY DARK SUPERNATURAL FANTASY BOOK "PHASED":amazon.com/dp/1937363031 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME Goodreads: goodreads.com/author/show/20841576.Victoria_Tecken Instagram: instagram.com/toritalks91 Twitter: twitter.com/ToriTalks2 Website: toritecken.com Amazon Wishlist: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3LG8A333GUI2B My PangoBooks: pangobooks.com/bookstore/toritalks
Mental and Physical Illness in Fantasy Books // with Kays Hidden Shelf
ToriTalks 2024-06-05 | Kay had a wonderful video recently about her experience with fibromyalgia and how it related to reading (linked below), and I wanted to do a collab with her to dig in further. How is mental illness and physical illness portrayed in fantasy? How is it done well? When is it not done well?
We realize this is a tough topic, and we aren't here to talk about anyone else's personal experience with it, only our own.
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may reading wrap up // fantasy novels, the hobbit, iron gold, vlogs!
ToriTalks 2024-06-03 | I had a great month of reads in May, and I'm excited to get to talk to you guys about them. Make sure you let me know down in the comments what your May reading wrap up looks like, because I'd love to hear about it! Don't forget to check out my reading vlogs on Iron Gold and The Hobbit, those were both a blast to film. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BECOME A PATRON!patreon.com/toritalks2 BUY MY EPIC FANTASY BOOK "The Blood Stones":amazon.com/dp/B0CLKZC3P9 BUY MY DARK SUPERNATURAL FANTASY BOOK "PHASED":amazon.com/dp/1937363031 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME Goodreads: goodreads.com/author/show/20841576.Victoria_Tecken Instagram: instagram.com/toritalks91 Twitter: twitter.com/ToriTalks2 Website: toritecken.com Amazon Wishlist: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3LG8A333GUI2B My PangoBooks: pangobooks.com/bookstore/toritalks
Motley Crew Episode #28 - Jimmy Nutts
ToriTalks 2024-05-31 | Hey friends! Welcome to another episode of Motley Crew, a livestream chat show where I talk to my friends about books and life. Tonight I've got the one and only Jimmy Nutts from The Fantasy Nuttwork joining me for a chat. We probably will talk about Game of Thrones at some point. Pull up your chair and a favorite beverage, and join in the chaos.
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the hobbit reading vlog // reading the hobbit for my 33rd birthday
ToriTalks 2024-05-29 | I finally did it! I turned 33 years old, am officially an adult Hobbit, and read the beloved book by J.R.R. Tolkien for the first time in my life. I wasn't sure how my experience with it was going to go since I didn't grow up reading the story, but I was surprised by how it impacted me. Let me know your experience with The Hobbit down in the comments! Who are your favorite characters? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BECOME A PATRON!patreon.com/toritalks2 BUY MY EPIC FANTASY BOOK "The Blood Stones":amazon.com/dp/B0CLKZC3P9 BUY MY DARK SUPERNATURAL FANTASY BOOK "PHASED":amazon.com/dp/1937363031 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME Goodreads: goodreads.com/author/show/20841576.Victoria_Tecken Instagram: instagram.com/toritalks91 Twitter: twitter.com/ToriTalks2 Website: toritecken.com Amazon Wishlist: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3LG8A333GUI2B My PangoBooks: pangobooks.com/bookstore/toritalks
can i relate to female fantasy characters? // finding myself in fantasy
ToriTalks 2024-05-23 | Hey y'all! For my birthday, I wanted to do something a little more personal and conversational, so here we are. Talking about female fantasy characters and how I relate to them has been something I've wanted to do on the channel for ages, but I never really knew how to articulate it. This isn't perfect, but at least it's opening a door for me to possibly talk more about it in the future. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BECOME A PATRON!patreon.com/toritalks2 BUY MY EPIC FANTASY BOOK "The Blood Stones":amazon.com/dp/B0CLKZC3P9 BUY MY DARK SUPERNATURAL FANTASY BOOK "PHASED":amazon.com/dp/1937363031 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME Goodreads: goodreads.com/author/show/20841576.Victoria_Tecken Instagram: instagram.com/toritalks91 Twitter: twitter.com/ToriTalks2 Website: toritecken.com Amazon Wishlist: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3LG8A333GUI2B My PangoBooks: pangobooks.com/bookstore/toritalks
4,000 Subs Q&A and Hangout!!!
ToriTalks 2024-05-22 | I can't believe the channel is at 4k subscribers! I can't thank you all enough for the support, you guys are the absolute best audience and it has been a privilege and a pleasure getting to know you.
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the longest books Ive read... is bigger better?
ToriTalks 2024-05-20 | I've read some really long books over the past few years, and I thought I'd sit down and chat about whether those chonks were worth the read! I've got some of my favorite fantasy reads in here, some literary fiction, and even a chonky classic! Let me know down in the comments what are the longest books you've read... and were they worth the page count? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BECOME A PATRON!patreon.com/toritalks2 BUY MY EPIC FANTASY BOOK "The Blood Stones":amazon.com/dp/B0CLKZC3P9 BUY MY DARK SUPERNATURAL FANTASY BOOK "PHASED":amazon.com/dp/1937363031 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME Goodreads: goodreads.com/author/show/20841576.Victoria_Tecken Instagram: instagram.com/toritalks91 Twitter: twitter.com/ToriTalks2 Website: toritecken.com Amazon Wishlist: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3LG8A333GUI2B My PangoBooks: pangobooks.com/bookstore/toritalks
First time reading Iron Gold by Pierce Brown
ToriTalks 2024-05-16 | I DID IT FINALLY! I have finally continued my journey through the Red Rising Saga with Iron Gold. It's been a long time coming, but I don't regret my decision to wait. This was the right time, and I'm so ready to get through this series. CHANNELS MENTIONED: @laurablakeauthor ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BECOME A PATRON!patreon.com/toritalks2 BUY MY EPIC FANTASY BOOK "The Blood Stones":amazon.com/dp/B0CLKZC3P9 BUY MY DARK SUPERNATURAL FANTASY BOOK "PHASED":amazon.com/dp/1937363031 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME Goodreads: goodreads.com/author/show/20841576.Victoria_Tecken Instagram: instagram.com/toritalks91 Twitter: twitter.com/ToriTalks2 Website: toritecken.com Amazon Wishlist: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3LG8A333GUI2B My PangoBooks: pangobooks.com/bookstore/toritalks
tier ranking all my five star fantasy and sci fi reads!
ToriTalks 2024-05-13 | For a while now, I've been wanting to tier rank my five star fantasy and sci fi reads and see how they've held up in the time since I've read them... which books will stay in the 5 star category... and which ones would I rerank? Do any of these surprise you? I had a hard time ranking these books. From Malazan Book of the Fallen to Robin Hobb's Realm of the Elderlings, to Pierce Brown's Red Rising Saga, all my favorites are battling it out on the tier ranking sheet. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BECOME A PATRON!patreon.com/toritalks2 BUY MY EPIC FANTASY BOOK "The Blood Stones":amazon.com/dp/B0CLKZC3P9 BUY MY DARK SUPERNATURAL FANTASY BOOK "PHASED":amazon.com/dp/1937363031 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME Goodreads: goodreads.com/author/show/20841576.Victoria_Tecken Instagram: instagram.com/toritalks91 Twitter: twitter.com/ToriTalks2 Website: toritecken.com Amazon Wishlist: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3LG8A333GUI2B My PangoBooks: pangobooks.com/bookstore/toritalks
Ship of Magic By Robin Hobb // Full Spoiler Chat with Derri!
ToriTalks 2024-05-11 | When I had complicated feelings about my experience reading Ship of Magic by Robin Hobb from her beloved Liveship Traders trilogy, it was only fitting that the person I turned to for this discussion was the one and only Queen of Hobb, Derri's Read It Before.
This will be a full spoilers discussion of Ship of Magic (book 1 in the Liveship Traders) where we talk about our respective feelings on the story, the characters, the trauma, and more.
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april wrap up // a new favorite fantasy and a read that left me frustrated
ToriTalks 2024-05-09 | Hey guys! The April wrap up is finally here. I read slower this past month and that was totally okay, I just leaned into it. I found a new favorite fantasy book this month, which was super exciting, and I also had a much anticipated read that gave me a huge surprise... and not necessarily a pleasant one. Let me know down in the comments what your top reads of the month were, and if you were as surprised by my reaction to a certain novel as I was. CHANNELS MENTIONED: @PonderingsOfPete MY BEFORE WE GO BLOG REVIEW OF "THE BURIAL"beforewegoblog.com/review-the-burial-by-drew-montgomery ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BECOME A PATRON!patreon.com/toritalks2 BUY MY EPIC FANTASY BOOK "The Blood Stones":amazon.com/dp/B0CLKZC3P9 BUY MY DARK SUPERNATURAL FANTASY BOOK "PHASED":amazon.com/dp/1937363031 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME Goodreads: goodreads.com/author/show/20841576.Victoria_Tecken Instagram: instagram.com/toritalks91 Twitter: twitter.com/ToriTalks2 Website: toritecken.com Amazon Wishlist: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3LG8A333GUI2B My PangoBooks: pangobooks.com/bookstore/toritalks
i didnt expect to hate ship of magic by robin hobb
ToriTalks 2024-05-06 | No one is more surprised by my experience in this book than I am, I can promise you that. I hoped to do a vlog or at least a more typical structured review for Ship of Magic by Robin Hobb, but what ended up happening was a complete blindside of emotions. So I figured I would take the time instead to do a bit of reflection on my experience and discuss what this means for the future of my journey through Realm of the Elderlings. CHANNELS MENTIONED: @derrisreaditbefore DISCUSSION LIVESTREAM WITH DERRI:youtube.com/live/SS7PXNdrn40?si=oNOTTwJ9_3MT93Y3 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BECOME A PATRON!patreon.com/toritalks2 BUY MY EPIC FANTASY BOOK "The Blood Stones":amazon.com/dp/B0CLKZC3P9 BUY MY DARK SUPERNATURAL FANTASY BOOK "PHASED":amazon.com/dp/1937363031 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME Goodreads: goodreads.com/author/show/20841576.Victoria_Tecken Instagram: instagram.com/toritalks91 Twitter: twitter.com/ToriTalks2 Website: toritecken.com Amazon Wishlist: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3LG8A333GUI2B My PangoBooks: pangobooks.com/bookstore/toritalks
The books i want to read for my birthday month! May TBR
ToriTalks 2024-05-01 | My first TBR video in a while! This was an exception month due to the fact that I have had several books on my shelves in mind that I knew I wanted to read in May. So, the May TBR exists. I'm digging in to some long awaited reads, and I can't wait. What are you all reading in May? CHANNELS MENTIONED: @KaysHiddenShelf ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BECOME A PATRON!patreon.com/toritalks2 BUY MY EPIC FANTASY BOOK "The Blood Stones":amazon.com/dp/B0CLKZC3P9 BUY MY DARK SUPERNATURAL FANTASY BOOK "PHASED":amazon.com/dp/1937363031 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME Goodreads: goodreads.com/author/show/20841576.Victoria_Tecken Instagram: instagram.com/toritalks91 Twitter: twitter.com/ToriTalks2 Website: toritecken.com Amazon Wishlist: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3LG8A333GUI2B My PangoBooks: pangobooks.com/bookstore/toritalks
A Five Star Epic Fantasy Read? Blood Song by Anthony Ryan
ToriTalks 2024-04-25 | Well, you guys were right, I loved this book! I had some hiccups with it around the mid-point and with some of the character motives/choices in the second half of the book, but it's official. I'm a fan of Blood Song by Anthony Ryan. I'm sure you guys are all shocked. Here's my full review of my newest five star epic fantasy read. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BECOME A PATRON!patreon.com/toritalks2 BUY MY EPIC FANTASY BOOK "The Blood Stones":amazon.com/dp/B0CLKZC3P9 BUY MY DARK SUPERNATURAL FANTASY BOOK "PHASED":amazon.com/dp/1937363031 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME Goodreads: goodreads.com/author/show/20841576.Victoria_Tecken Instagram: instagram.com/toritalks91 Twitter: twitter.com/ToriTalks2 Website: toritecken.com Amazon Wishlist: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3LG8A333GUI2B My PangoBooks: pangobooks.com/bookstore/toritalks