Stories That Change Us
Episodes
Voice, Imagination, and Sweet Romance: Writing Lessons from Anne of Green Gables
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tender, luminous, and quietly transformative—L. M. Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables is a masterclass in character-driven storytelling. Through ly...
Obsession, Voice, and Unreliable Narrators: Writing Lessons from Wuthering Heights
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Savage, obsessive, and ferociously emotional—Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights defies every expectation of the romantic novel. With an audacious n...
Spectacle, Stakes, and Story Logic: High Concept Storytelling in Jurassic Park
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Thrilling, cerebral, and relentlessly paced—Michael Crichton’s Jurassic Park is a masterclass in high-concept storytelling. Through tight scene co...
Banter, Misdirection, and Romantic Tension: Writing Lessons from Much Ado About Nothing
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sparkling, mischievous, and exquisitely sharp—William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing is a triumph of wit and emotional dexterity. Through ra...
Propaganda, Pacing, and Point of View: Writing Lessons from 1984
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Bleak, prophetic, and chillingly precise—George Orwell’s 1984 is a masterclass in dystopian storytelling and political fiction. Through stark pros...
Episode 14: Dracula by Bram Stoker
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dark, seductive, and terrifyingly atmospheric—Bram Stoker’s Dracula is more than a gothic horror novel; it’s a masterpiece of mood and structure...
Episode 13: The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexander Dumas
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Epic, vengeful, and intoxicatingly rich—Alexandre Dumas’s The Count of Monte Cristo is a masterclass in storytelling. With sprawling narrative sco...
Episode 12: And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Haunting, suspenseful, and devilishly clever—Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None remains one of the most chilling mysteries ever written. W...
Episode 11: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Few YA novels manage to weave modern issues so flawlessly into a story that equally engages children and adults, but The Hunger Games by Suzanne Colli...
Episode 10: The Godfather by Mario Puzo
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Provocative, gory, and oddly breathtaking are just a few ways to describe Mario Puzo's critically acclaimed crime novel, The Godfather. Intimate ...
Episode 9: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As inconspicuous as novel can be, when one thinks of classic literature that unequivocally nails the power of sympathetic villains, landscape as emoti...
Episode 8: A Wrinkle In Time by Madeline L'Engle
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
26 rejections, a frequent spot on the banned books list, and shining the light on the dangers of blind conformity are just a few of the surprises awai...
Episode 7: A Long Fatal Love Chase by Louisa May Alcott
29 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dark, thrilling, and prescriptively moral are not words often used to describe the work of Louisa May Alcott, but the 19th century novelist was hiding...
Episode 6: The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis
29 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Part religious satire, part social commentary, and wholly fictional genius, The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis is a deeply stirring epistolary that h...
Episode 5: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Charles Dicken's, A Christmas Carol, has resonated across the ages as a holiday favorite! Today, let's breakdown the iconic moments, charact...
Episode 4: The Princess Bride by William Goldman
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eccentric yet unforgettable characters, hilarious banter that just won't quit, and true love (or twu wuv!) are just a few of the things that make...
Episode 3: Gone With The Wind by Margaret Mitchell
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Riveting, controversial, and flawlessly epic, Marget Mitchel's, Gone With The Wind, has stirred the flames of adoration and outrage since its pub...
Episode 2: Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we travel to the broody Scottish Highlands and uncover the secrets of character building and historical accuracy of the first installment o...
Episode 1: Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Stories That Change Us! What better way to launch our podcast than to discuss a story that has been adapted over a dozen times for the big ...