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It's been a rough few months. Between a nasty virus, a torn cornea (multiple times), and an upcoming move to Philadelphia, things got delayed. But we're getting back on track.
If you have a Nancy Drew (or Hardy Boys, Bobbsey Twins, Rover Boys) story to share, we want to hear it!
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Here's a mid-December update from Heather with some important CraftLit news.
We're officially moving CraftLit off Patreon and onto Supercast, and while the transition took a lot of work, the result is a much easier and better experience for listeners.
In this update, I cover: • 00:00 Why CraftLit is leaving Patreon and why there's no Moby Dick this week • 01:10 How easy the move to Supercast is (no extra charges, no double payments): *helper videos for the process listed below* • 1:20 Where to find *Christmas playlists* across platforms: all on Supercast, CraftLit.com/christmas has BOTH CraftLit.com and Libsyn playlists. • 2:30 What *Patreon Patrons* need to do: craftlit.supercast.com/patreons (check your email from craftlit/patreon) • 4:03 Help for *app orphans* who lost access to premium audio: craftlit.com/app-orphan/ • 05:49 *Discounts ONLY available through the end of December 2025*: craftlit.com/supercast/ • 07:35 How *gift subscriptions* work on Supercast: craftlit.supercast.com/gifts/new • A quick programming update (Brain Broke—no Moby-Dick this week) • 08:59 Upcoming holiday audio and a new spooky Christmas story over at @chillingtalesfordarknights ("The Portal"—NOT goofy—coming soon, written by Mr Chilling Tales himself. Author of my fave—goofy—voicework I've done for them: "My Closet is Trying to Kill Me" youtu.be/ql09GEF-lF4?si=broWKLqI7ooV96cE)
If you've ever supported CraftLit, use the app, or are thinking about becoming a premium subscriber, this video walks you through what's changing and how to get set up.
Thank you for supporting CraftLit and for your patience as the tech finally caught up with what we've wanted to do all along.
Happy holidays 💜

Here are some more helper videos for you, in case you'd like to see the processes before diving in—I filmed these all on my phone:
The Sign-up Process
Easily put the CraftLit Supercast feed into the Podcatcher of your choice
The Sign-in process to access content on the Supercast platform

Chapters 25-231 – iTunes Season 37, episodes 1-8
Book talk begins at 19:44
Elopements, mistaken romances, and surprise weddings? Yes. ALL of that.
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0:00 - Start 01:48 - Don't forget to send us your crafty videos
03:08 - BOOKMARKS sign up closed - if you made a bookmark and didn't sign up, email [email protected]
03:40 - Game of Wool a review on Nimble Needles, interview (pre-show) with a real Fair Isle knitter, and Gordon's explanation of: (a) What happened on the show (b) steeking.
07:23 - GOOD EATS IS BACK?! Alton Brown Cooks Food
08:50 - Saw Nuremberg— I found Charles Burns'—the editor's—papers of Doug Kelly's book "22 Cells in Nuremberg," but I believe they're jpgs of every page—please share if you find a better copy https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn501848?rsc=112566&cv=1&x=1352&y=1746&z=3.3e-4), also saw Death by Lightning—very funny until it's not. Trailer: Death by Lightning | Official Trailer | Netflix - and How Accurate was Netflix's "Death by Lightning?" – Episode 1: Garfield's Nomination —the one character I thought was a composite in Nuremberg was not: Howard Triest Howard Triest Documentary (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_Triest#cite_note-6). He was portrayed by Leo Woodall in the 2025 film Nuremberg. 14:07 - Frankenstein—Non-gory scenes by request: Elizabeth non-gory scene with meeting Creature https://youtu.be/1rO8QDtsvNA?si=m2Ls0B9GXLmHDGJr (Actress Mia Goth, Harriet from Anya Taylor Joy's Emma) Short of Elizabeth's costumes https://youtube.com/shorts/2S9SqvN_5aA?si=Q-meab1xvqiG2CgM, Someone edited together her entire character arc from when the creature is awakened to her end—100% no gore: https://youtu.be/OUezG3wmwHE?si=HtbMGoXXaF3zTrmn, Jacob Elordi's transformation in the makeup chair: https://youtube.com/shorts/UbrtReRi408?si=qYlbDdsVZtRNpJ1T+ for this short—which is nearly the whole film—close your eyes for a long blink when you see the shower of sparks fly in the laboratory. You'll skip the only semi-gruesome 1 second cut: https://youtube.com/shorts/aUfoXryGQR0?si=gO96SXPs1tYbu8Tp
17:03 - BUYER BEWARE link on Substack 17:31 - New Listening options COMING SECOND WEEK OF DECEMBER—better-than-Patreon: Supercast If you're having issues with CraftLit.com's Premium pages, please let us know! [email protected] (put TECH SUPPORT in the subject line)
BOOK TALK 19:44 - Book talk
19:53 - WE NEED A MY LADY LUDLOW READER! 24:19 - Jenny Lind - HUGELY famous Swedish opera singer, often called the "Swedish Nightingale
25:10 - Prolix—too many words
27:40 - Fermented brined pickles have probiotics—share any recipes you like!
29:39 - CHAPTER AUDIO chapters 25–31
Miscellaneous 1:00:46 - December 18th—Last Book Party of 2025, 8 pm Eastern: Dec Book Party — Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal (book)
01:02:34 - Making the Profane, Profound - interview with Christopher Moore, author of Lamb: https://youtu.be/1ZBuWQqIgEk?si=aI0aZqt96WP1bFa_
1:04:10 - Free movie on December 4th—It's a Wonderful Life, on Discord in the Free movie channel, 8 pm Eastern
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• Previous CraftLit Classics can be found here: https://bit.ly/craftlit-library-2023

*SUPPORT THE SHOW!*
• CraftLit App Premium feed bit.ly/libsynpremiumcraftlit (only one tier available)
• PATREON: https://patreon.com/craftlit (all tiers, below)
——Walter Harright - $5/mo for the same audio as on App
——Jane Eyre - $10/mo for even-month Book Parties
——Mina Harker - $15/mo for odd-month Watch Parties
*All tiers and benefits are also available as*
—*YouTube Channel Memberships*
—*Ko-Fi* https://ko-fi.com/craftlit
—*NEW* at CraftLit.com — Premium Memberships https://craftlit.com/membership-levels/
*IF you want to join a particular Book or Watch Patry but you don't want to join any of the above membership options*, please use PayPal.me/craftlit or CraftLit @ Venmo and include what you want to attend in the message field. Please give us at least 24 hours to get your message and add you to the attendee list.

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• Call 1-206-350-1642

Ep. 702: Mr. Harrison's Confessions | Chapters 20-24
Book talk begins at 20:12
Poor Mr. Harrison is stuck in Peak Gaskell Mayhem, and honestly, it's delicious.
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0:00 - Start
1:49 - Bookmark Exchange https://bit.ly/bookmark-exchange
2:31 - Catherine (rug-hooker, knitter, and writer http://youngestofseven.com) sent in two links: sent in more fabric store info—state by state list: https://swoodsonsays.com/a-creative-reuse-center-near-me-map-resource/ and an independent fabric store in Bucks County, Pennsylvania! - Gemma Fabric https://gemmafabrics.com/
3:13 - Heather got a bolt of the family tartan (MacPherson, I'm Gillies on my maternal grandmother's side and I'm 2-½ in the photo <3 )
3:56 - Heather will make a vest for everybody in the family.
5:07- Caveat Emptor—Buyer Beware of AI Slop in the crafting space.
5:39 - Materials for fighting AI Slop
13:34 - Substack
17:47 - THIMTEC / thimble tape — so cool and available in many places
19:16 - Finger cots — https://www.uline.com/Grp_362/Finger-Cots-Tape?pricode=WX478&AdKeyword=finger%20cots
20:12 - Mr. Harrison's Confessions. Book talk begins
20:15 - Last week rehash.
20:42 - Assembly halls
21:21 - Granadiers
21:50 - The story of Paris and the apple
23:17 - Mr Morgan wrote "Direct to Meurice's"...and what does that mean?
24:04 - The Peace Society in England
25:08 - Chapters 20 - 24
51:04 - Please do visit my Substack for the suggestions for dealing with AI-Slop
51:44 - 1888 book from the Pinterest pin was NOT AI-Slop…but it WAS deeply misleading. Here's the REAL book and here's the cheater version making you think you can find/buy the earlier 5 volumes.
54:04 - If you have any tricks or tips to recognize A.I.-Slop - please add it to the Substack page

*CraftLit's Socials*
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• TikTok podcast: https://www.tiktok.com/@craftlit
• Email: [email protected]
• Previous CraftLit Classics can be found here: https://bit.ly/craftlit-library-2023
*SUPPORT THE SHOW!*
• CraftLit App Premium feed bit.ly/libsynpremiumcraftlit (only one tier available)
• PATREON: https://patreon.com/craftlit (all tiers, below)
——Walter Harright - $5/mo for the same audio as on App
——Jane Eyre - $10/mo for even-month Book Parties
——Mina Harker - $15/mo for odd-month Watch Parties
*All tiers and benefits are also available as*
—*YouTube Channel Memberships*
—*Ko-Fi* https://ko-fi.com/craftlit
—*NEW* at CraftLit.com — Premium Memberships https://craftlit.com/membership-levels/
*IF you want to join a particular Book or Watch Patry but you don't want to join any of the above membership options*, please use PayPal.me/craftlit or CraftLit @ Venmo and include what you want to attend in the message field. Please give us at least 24 hours to get your message and add you to the attendee list.
• Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app)
• Call 1-206-350-1642

Ep. 701: Mr. Harrison's Confessions | Chapters 15-19
Book talk begins at 12:20
Let's just say: gossip is blooming faster than the primroses.
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1:46 - Naltrexone
3:01 - Don't forget to send us your crafty videos
03:23 - BOOKMARKS sign up through November 21st, send by December 6 for International and 13th for in-country — link: https://bit.ly/bookmark-exchange
4:04 - Philly fabric stores video (send info on your local/indie fabric stores for us to share!):
05:50 - I saw Guillermo del Toro's FRANKENSTEIN
7:00 - Frankenstein's Gay Maker: James Whale, The Queen of Hollywood
12:20 - BOOKTALK
15:48 - Fire Screens
BOOK/WATCH PARTIES coming up in 2025:
46:48 - all parties are at 8pm Eastern:
Nov 20th— Random Harvest (movie)
Dec 18th — Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal by Christopher Moore (book)




*CraftLit's Socials*
• Find everything here: https://www.linktr.ee/craftlitchannel
• Join the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/2raf9
• Podcast site: http://craftlit.com
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraftLit/
• Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftlit
• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/craftlit/
• TikTok podcast: https://www.tiktok.com/@craftlit
• Email: [email protected]
• Previous CraftLit Classics can be found here: https://bit.ly/craftlit-library-2023
*SUPPORT THE SHOW!*
• CraftLit App Premium feed bit.ly/libsynpremiumcraftlit (only one tier available)
• PATREON: https://patreon.com/craftlit (all tiers, below)
——Walter Harright - $5/mo for the same audio as on App
——Jane Eyre - $10/mo for even-month Book Parties
——Mina Harker - $15/mo for odd-month Watch Parties
*All tiers and benefits are also available as*
—*YouTube Channel Memberships*
—*Ko-Fi* https://ko-fi.com/craftlit
—*NEW* at CraftLit.com — Premium Memberships https://craftlit.com/membership-levels/
*IF you want to join a particular Book or Watch Patry but you don't want to join any of the above membership options*, please use PayPal.me/craftlit or CraftLit @ Venmo and include what you want to attend in the message field. Please give us at least 24 hours to get your message and add you to the attendee list.
• Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app)
• Call 1-206-350-1642