<p>Joanne Harris author of bestselling novel Chocolate. A conversation on the significance of folklore, fairy tales, &amp; food in culture and storytelling. It explores the therapeutic role of folklore, the impact of AI on storytelling and creativity, and the emotional significance of folklore and food in modern society. We discuss the emotional disintegration of society, the disconnection with the body, the repackaging of Catholicism for a new generation, the role of stories in processing difficult experiences, the upcoming novel 'Sleepers in the Snow', and the theme of travelers and nomadic lifestyle in stories. Key takeaways include the significance of food as culture and connection, as well as the power of storytelling and its impact on processing difficult experiences.</p><p><br />Chapters</p><p></p><p>00:00 Introduction and the Meaning Behind 'Bone and Bloom'</p><p>00:28 Joanne Harris's Prolific Writing Career and New Book Release</p><p>01:40 The Inspiration for Writing a Prequel in the Chocolat Series</p><p>02:51 Midlife, Motherhood, and Reassessing Identity</p><p>04:01 The Urgency of Exploring Vianne’s Origin Story</p><p>05:04 The Unanswered Mysteries of Vianne’s Birth and Heritage</p><p>06:23 The Deep Educational Value of Harris’s Books on Humanity</p><p>07:19 Grief, Loss, and the Human Condition in Harris’s Work</p><p>08:54 Story as a Safe Space for Exploring Difficult Ideas</p><p>09:28 Folklore as the Language of the Subconscious</p><p>10:55 The Reinterpretation and Reworking of Fairy Tales</p><p>11:54 The Relevance of Fairy Tales in the Modern World</p><p>13:14 The Role of Fairy Tales in Processing Modern Fears and Monsters</p><p>14:12 AI and the Threat to Human Creativity and Connection</p><p>15:26 The Power of Stories to Reclaim and Rework Cultural Inheritance</p><p>16:21 The Freedom to Adapt and Reimagine Fairy Tales</p><p>17:10 The Evolution of Folk Ballads and Oral Traditions</p><p>18:40 The Significance of Child Ballads and Their Modern Reinterpretation</p><p>19:56 Maiden Mother Crone: Exploring Myth and Archetypes</p><p>21:05 The Myth of the Selkie and Its Universal Themes</p><p>22:49 Joanne Harris’s Upcoming Novel 'Sleepers in the Snow'</p><p>47:11 A Folk Horror Ghost Story Set in North Yorkshire</p><p>48:29 The Connection Between Food, Culture, and Storytelling</p><p>50:35 The Nomadic Spirit and the Desire for Home</p><p>52:04 The Power of Disruption and the Trickster Archetype</p><p>54:26 Closing Remarks and Connecting with Joanne Harris</p><p></p><p>Resources</p><p></p><p>Joanne Harris Official Website - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://joanneharris.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://joanneharris.co.uk/</a></p><p>Sleepers in the Snow (Upcoming Book) - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://joanneharris.co.uk/books/sleepers-in-the-snow/" target="_blank">https://joanneharris.co.uk/books/sleepers-in-the-snow/</a></p><p>Maiden Mother Crone (Book) - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Maiden-Mother-Crone-Fairy-Tales/dp/1785039274" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Maiden-Mother-Crone-Fairy-Tales/dp/1785039274</a></p><p>Rising Appalachia (Music Group) - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://risingappalachia.com/" target="_blank">https://risingappalachia.com/</a></p><p>Joanne Harris and the Storytime Band (Music &amp; Stories) - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://joanneharris.co.uk/music/" target="_blank">https://joanneharris.co.uk/music/</a></p><p></p><p> guest links</p><p></p><p>Website - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://joanneharris.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://joanneharris.co.uk/</a></p><p></p>