Allison Arth (Little Oracles, Gentleman Bandit) Interview: ep. 205

Allison Arth (Little Oracles, Gentleman Bandit) Interview: ep. 205

Author: Craig Shipman July 25, 2023 Duration: 2:18:08

When I start an interview, I can never anticipate the tone or everything we will cover in the conversation. You are about to listen to me, and Allison dive into the nature of creativity. What we talk about transcends creating games or a podcast. We discuss what creating means and the barriers between you and creating.

Links

Little Oracles: https://www.littleoracles.com/

Itch Page: https://itch.io/profile/allisonarth

A Ghost in the Throat by Doireann Ní Ghríofa: https://www.amazon.com/Ghost-Throat-Doireann-N%C3%AD-Ghr%C3%ADofa/dp/1771964111

A Girl Is a Half-formed Thing by Eimear McBride: https://www.amazon.com/Girl-Half-formed-Thing-Novel/dp/1101903430#:~:text=Book%20details&text=In%20scathing%2C%20furious%2C%20unforgettable%20prose,denial%2C%20and%20chaos%20at%20home.

Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan: https://www.amazon.com/Small-Things-These-Claire-Keegan/dp/0802158749

The Trees Witness Everything by Victoria Chang: https://www.coppercanyonpress.org/books/the-trees-witness-everything-by-victoria-chang/

Dead to Me: https://www.netflix.com/title/80219707

Black Dog: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120610/

Harry Styles: https://www.hstyles.co.uk/

Beatles, Get Back: https://www.disneyplus.com/series/the-beatles-get-back/7DcWEeWVqrkE

Ani DiFranco: https://www.righteousbabe.com/

Tori Amos: https://toriamos.com/

Calibro 35: http://www.calibro35.com/?lang=en

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