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The Download Podcast, with Jill Marshall

Jill Marshall | Novelist & Storyworld Creator
The Download Podcast, with Jill Marshall
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  • Trendship. Friendship. Fellowship - A Season of Friends
    A reflection on the friendships that grow, the ones that ground, and the fellowships that make us whole. Join host Jill Marshall in this heartfelt episode of The Download Podcast as she explores the intricate dynamics of friendships in her 'season of friends'. From fleeting 'trendships' rooted in shared passions to lifelong bonds that transcend external changes, Jill delves into the reasons, seasons, and lifetimes of friendships. Using literary examples and personal anecdotes, she reflects on how each type of friendship plays a vital role in personal growth and grounding. Whether you're navigating new connections or cherishing old ones, this episode invites you to appreciate the magic of friendships in all their forms. 00:00 Welcome to the podcast00:38 Exploring the Concept of 'Trendship'02:51 Friendship in Literature and Life04:54 The Dynamics of Seasonal Trendships06:56 The Essence of Lifelong Friendships09:32 Trendship and Friendship Through Life Stages13:03 A Love Letter to Friends14:14 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude   You can find The Two Miss Parsons on Amazon and Audible and for order in your local bookstore.   For more about Jill’s books, mentorship and collaborations, go to girlpowerpublishing.comMessage Us! Like to work with Jill? Try Jill's unique six-month mentorships: Fiction Editor and The Her-ro’s Journey. The Fiction Editor Mentorship Programme isn’t about proofreading or copy editing — it’s a full developmental editing immersion and an entry point to a business choice, built on Jill's careers as both author and editor. The Her-ro’s Journey Mentorship Programme is a contemporary take on the Hero’s and Heroine’s journeys, exploring many of the themes we cover here on The Download. Find out more about Jill’s best-selling fiction and storyworlds on girlpowerpublishing.com. Find The Download Podcast on YouTube, FaceBook, Instagram, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and LinkedIn
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  • A World Book Transmission from a Fairy House
    In this 'Friends Season' of The Download, Jill shares 'a tale of two writers' that bridges books, friendship, and the mysterious ways the universe weaves them together. What begins as a reflection on World Book Day unfolds into the friendship frequency - and a children’s book that somehow finds its way, decades later and half a world away, into the hands of the next generation.It’s a story about friendship that endures across time and distance, about intuitive connections that defy logic, and about the magical threads that run through our creative lives. From Winchester to Auckland, from one Fairy House to another, this is a gentle reminder that stories have their own frequencies — and they always know where to find us.Along the way, Jill celebrates World Book Day, her long friendship with author Kelly McKain, and the synchronicity of a book rediscovered at the exact right moment.Listen if you love: real-life magic, creative friendships, and stories that remind you the universe is always in conversation.Links:World Book Dayhttps://www.worldbookday.com/Kelly McKain’s booksJane Blonde The Perfect Spylet - a World Book Day Mini MissionMessage Us! Like to work with Jill? Try Jill's unique six-month mentorships: Fiction Editor and The Her-ro’s Journey. The Fiction Editor Mentorship Programme isn’t about proofreading or copy editing — it’s a full developmental editing immersion and an entry point to a business choice, built on Jill's careers as both author and editor. The Her-ro’s Journey Mentorship Programme is a contemporary take on the Hero’s and Heroine’s journeys, exploring many of the themes we cover here on The Download. Find out more about Jill’s best-selling fiction and storyworlds on girlpowerpublishing.com. Find The Download Podcast on YouTube, FaceBook, Instagram, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and LinkedIn
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  • Steve Coogan, the Scilly Isles, and the Frequency Called Friendship
    Welcome to The Download: Season of Friends.Jill opens her Season of Friends with a story of lifelong connection, cosmic coincidence, and a birthday adventure that somehow involves Steve Coogan. From Cambridge kitchens to Cornish cliffs and the tiniest island in the Atlantic, this is a funny, tender reflection on friendship, memory, and the mysterious frequency that keeps us linked across time and distance. In this episode, Jill opens her “Season of Friends,” a heartfelt and funny exploration of the strange synchronicities, shared memories and timeless threads that connect us to the people we love.The story begins in Cambridge, in a college kitchen decades ago, where Jill first met her lifelong friend and the friend's then-new boyfriend. It travels through forty years of friendship, birthdays, laughter, and the kind of adventures that become folklore within your closest circle.At the centre is a magical and slightly surreal trip to Cornwall and the Scilly Isles for their joint milestone birthdays ten years ago, complete with toy planes, puffins, a cottage fire, and an uncanny connection with Steve Coogan - who by coincidence, was born the same week as the two friends, and somehow became an accidental fourth member of their friendship triangle.✨ In this episode:How lifelong friendships begin in the unlikeliest places (including kitchens)A once-in-a-lifetime synchronicity featuring Steve Coogan The enduring comfort of connection across miles, memories, and yearsWhy friendship is one of the universe’s most mysterious and miraculous frequenciesIf you’ve ever felt that certain friends exist in a timeless field with you, appearing in synchronicities, birthdays, and passing thoughts, this episode will resonate.So pour a glass, light a candle, or take a walk somewhere beautiful, and tune into the frequency called friendship.Read Pineapple, mentioned in the podcast and available in print, ebook and audioPineapple | YA Time-Slip RomanceMessage Us! Like to work with Jill? Try Jill's unique six-month mentorships: Fiction Editor and The Her-ro’s Journey. The Fiction Editor Mentorship Programme isn’t about proofreading or copy editing — it’s a full developmental editing immersion and an entry point to a business choice, built on Jill's careers as both author and editor. The Her-ro’s Journey Mentorship Programme is a contemporary take on the Hero’s and Heroine’s journeys, exploring many of the themes we cover here on The Download. Find out more about Jill’s best-selling fiction and storyworlds on girlpowerpublishing.com. Find The Download Podcast on YouTube, FaceBook, Instagram, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and LinkedIn
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  • This is Episode 40. Let it Lie.
    This is Episode 40 — the episode that nearly wasn’t.For two weeks I put out no new material: one encore, then nothing at all. And here’s the paradox: when I went quiet, the downloads spiked. Which made me stop and wonder - is there something in silence itself that draws people in?In this milestone episode, I explore the power of fallow periods - those empty-chair moments when it looks like nothing is happening, but in truth everything is gathering strength beneath the surface. From Carl Jung’s insights on thresholds, to Clarissa Pinkola Estés’ call for the soul’s winter, to Thomas Moore and Parker Palmer’s reflections on silence, I share why doing nothing is not failure but part of the natural cycle.We’ll talk about:What it means to leave the field fallow in life, work, and creativityWhy silence, rest and waiting can be as powerful as constant outputThe paradox of absence: more downloads when no episode was releasedHow to recognise the ‘let it lie’ moments a la Vic ReevesOctober as a season of harvest, thresholds and friendsA preview of my upcoming “season of friends,” with milestone birthdays, memories and synchronicities to share00:00 Welcome to the Download00:29 Episode 40: A Milestone00:58 The Fallow Period02:03 Embracing Silence and Rest06:25 The Wisdom of Letting It Lie08:58 The Paradox of Silence10:48 A Season of Friends12:20 Conclusion and Next StepsEpisode 40 is a pause, a marker stone, a threshold. A reminder that it’s not wrong to do nothing, and that sometimes the most authentic thing we can do is let it lie.Message Us! Like to work with Jill? Try Jill's unique six-month mentorships: Fiction Editor and The Her-ro’s Journey. The Fiction Editor Mentorship Programme isn’t about proofreading or copy editing — it’s a full developmental editing immersion and an entry point to a business choice, built on Jill's careers as both author and editor. The Her-ro’s Journey Mentorship Programme is a contemporary take on the Hero’s and Heroine’s journeys, exploring many of the themes we cover here on The Download. Find out more about Jill’s best-selling fiction and storyworlds on girlpowerpublishing.com. Find The Download Podcast on YouTube, FaceBook, Instagram, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and LinkedIn
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  • Encore: The Book Launch Reality — When You Upload Your Download!
    Encore: The Launch Reality — What Book Launches Are Really LikeI've noted that Elizabeth Gilbert is everywhere this week with the launch of her new book, All the Way to the River.  It reminded me of two episodes of The Download. In my very first episode, I spoke about the influence of her brilliant book on creativity, Big Magic, on my creative path. And in this episode — one of my most listened-to — I explored the reality of launches.Because let’s be honest: most of our launches don’t look like Liz Gilbert high-fiving with Oprah. They’re smaller, messier, and often not what we expect. And yet they’re no less powerful for that.So this week I’m resurfacing Uploading the Download Back into Space – The Launch Reality. Whether you’re launching a book, a business (like my fiction editor mentees!), or a new version of yourself, I hope it helps you see the beauty in your own process.👉 Want to hear my first-ever episode, Harnessing the Power of Downloads in Your Creative Journey, where I talk about Big Magic and creativity? Listen here: Episode One of The Download.The Launch Reality: Beyond the GlitzIn this encore episode, I revisit the theme of launches, inspired by Elizabeth Gilbert’s latest release. Drawing from my own experiences with book launches and other creative endeavours, I contrast the glossy portrayals in media with the far less glamorous reality. Launches, I suggest, are less about instant commercial success and more about celebrating the creative process and the people involved.⏱️ Episode Timestamps00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:53 The Reality of Launches 02:11 Personal Experiences with Book Launches 03:08 Misconceptions from TV and Film 04:43 A Memorable Launch Event 07:24 The True Purpose of a Launch 08:03 Conclusion and FarewellMessage Us! Like to work with Jill? Try Jill's unique six-month mentorships: Fiction Editor and The Her-ro’s Journey. The Fiction Editor Mentorship Programme isn’t about proofreading or copy editing — it’s a full developmental editing immersion and an entry point to a business choice, built on Jill's careers as both author and editor. The Her-ro’s Journey Mentorship Programme is a contemporary take on the Hero’s and Heroine’s journeys, exploring many of the themes we cover here on The Download. Find out more about Jill’s best-selling fiction and storyworlds on girlpowerpublishing.com. Find The Download Podcast on YouTube, FaceBook, Instagram, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and LinkedIn
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About The Download Podcast, with Jill Marshall

Exploring patterns, archetypes, and stories that reveal who we are — and who we can become.Bestselling novelist and storyworld creator Jill Marshall hosts The Download, a podcast where fiction, intuition and philosophy meet. Drawing on her books and cross-media storyworlds, Jill explores the archetypes, synchronicities, and hidden currents that shape both our personal lives and our collective stories. Each episode invites you to see creativity not just as art, but as a mirror of truth, a prophetic force, and a pathway to self-development. Join Jill each week for downloads that illuminate the hidden patterns in story — and in you.
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