<![CDATA[HANABI CLUB]]>HANABI CLUB is a literary lifestyle platform for readers, writers and book lovers.

In our author interviews, we speak with writers about their books, creative process, inspirations, themes, publishing journey and the stories behind their work.

Expect relaxed, thoughtful conversations about fiction, literature, culture, reading, writing and the strange ways books shape us.

]]>https://hanabi.club/Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sun, 27 Sep 2026 02:08:13 GMTFri, 29 May 2026 21:59:17 GMT60HANABI CLUB<p>HANABI CLUB is a literary lifestyle platform for readers, writers and book lovers.</p><p></p><p>In our author interviews, we speak with writers about their books, creative process, inspirations, themes, publishing journey and the stories behind their work.</p><p></p><p>Expect relaxed, thoughtful conversations about fiction, literature, culture, reading, writing and the strange ways books shape us.</p>episodicHANABI CLUBalex@hanabi.clubno<![CDATA[ In Conversation With Professor Erol Koroglu, on Madonna in a Fur Coat | HANABI CLUB]]>The conversation delves into the timeless relevance of the novel 'Madonna in a Fur Coat' and its characters, exploring the political, historical, and social context in which the novel was written and received. It also highlights the engagement with the novel in contemporary times and the importance of literature in society.

Takeaways

  • Hope as a Tool
  • Complexity of Characters

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and Background
  • 02:06 Madonna in a Fur Coat: Overview
  • 06:56 The Timeless Relevance of the Novel
  • 18:58 Raif and Maria: Characters and Dynamics
  • 30:02 Political and Historical Context
  • 36:07 Public Reception and Literary Identity
  • 52:49 Engagement with the Novel Today

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]]>f0f8f0f7-0f7b-491b-9b10-23e200108698Sun, 26 Jul 2026 20:29:43 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the timeless relevance of the novel 'Madonna in a Fur Coat' and its characters, exploring the political, historical, and social context in which the novel was written and received. It also highlights the engagement with the novel in contemporary times and the importance of literature in society.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Hope as a Tool</li><li>Complexity of Characters</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Background</li><li>02:06 Madonna in a Fur Coat: Overview</li><li>06:56 The Timeless Relevance of the Novel</li><li>18:58 Raif and Maria: Characters and Dynamics</li><li>30:02 Political and Historical Context</li><li>36:07 Public Reception and Literary Identity</li><li>52:49 Engagement with the Novel Today</li></ul><p></p><p></p><p>Join the HANABI CLUB book club on Discord:<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUM4Zm9rU3dOb3dlVGRiTjRRakgxSXdTRHA0LXxBR3JiS2FuWTlEMXN3R3pFRFJVdDRGNm1LMUdnQ0VMNXdaSmlUdndKUFJ3MU5Tem9tREpreFhTWnpNZ1FWWlQ2aTRiTW9JVW10N2ZMR2VqNzFnbHdQSXJJTGZGRkhNc3hNdlAy&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fdiscord.gg%2FmtzBZPgW5e&amp;v=7WyuXuJDIqo" target="_blank">  / discord  </a><br /><br />Follow HANABI CLUB on Instagram:<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUM4Zm9rUUhGUUU1UlJKcnMzbFBodWtGQ28xV3xBR3JiS2FtRmFZaHEya0czMXRJbTlfaWJDWV80RTR5NkhGZGdXdUpjTkUwS01pX2Y5UUFCdi1aZ2hnd2xlYjdjRFVvcVFLMmVFMHFoeEZBSDE2X2d4Z2gxTjhOaTQ4REtjVkJX&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fhanabiclub&amp;v=7WyuXuJDIqo" target="_blank">  / hanabiclub  </a><br /><br />Visit our website:<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.hanabi.club" target="_blank">https://www.hanabi.club</a><br /><br />HANABI CLUB is a lifestyle brand and community for literature lovers.</p>no00:58:0313 In Conversation With Professor Erol Koroglu, on Madonna in a Fur Coat | HANABI CLUBfull<![CDATA[In Conversation With Sam Beckbessinger, Author Of FEMME FERAL | HANABI CLUB]]>Join us as we dive into a conversation with Sam Beckbessinger about her novel, Femme Feral. Discover how this dark comedy horror explores themes of women's rage, repression, and the transformative power of change.

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Key takeaways:

* The journey of a hyper-competent woman facing unexpected changes in her life.
* The metaphor of lycanthropy as a representation of repressed anger and societal expectations.
* Insights into the writing process and the challenges of creating complex characters.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
06:36 Overview of Femme Ferrell
07:10 The protagonist's journey
08:01 The theme of women's rage
10:16 The role of body horror
12:07 Writing process insights
16:19 Dual perspectives in the narrative
20:29 The significance of Brenda's character
24:10 Exploring motherhood and societal expectations
28:36 Upcoming projects and themes in writing

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]]>6cbf3aa9-8ae0-40c4-8420-ffcbcaf54b3eThu, 02 Jul 2026 17:16:09 GMT<p>Join us as we dive into a conversation with Sam Beckbessinger about her novel, Femme Feral. Discover how this dark comedy horror explores themes of women's rage, repression, and the transformative power of change.<br /><br />Join the HANABI CLUB Discord:<br /><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://discord.gg/mtzBZPgW5e" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/mtzBZPgW5e</a><br /><br />Follow HANABI CLUB on Instagram:<br /><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/hanabiclub" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/hanabiclub</a><br /><br />Visit our website:<br /><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.hanabi.club" target="_blank">https://www.hanabi.club</a><br /><br />HANABI CLUB is a literary lifestyle brand for readers, writers and book lovers.<br /><br />Key takeaways:<br /><br />* The journey of a hyper-competent woman facing unexpected changes in her life.<br />* The metaphor of lycanthropy as a representation of repressed anger and societal expectations.<br />* Insights into the writing process and the challenges of creating complex characters.<br /><br />Timestamps:<br />00:00 Introduction<br />06:36 Overview of Femme Ferrell<br />07:10 The protagonist's journey<br />08:01 The theme of women's rage<br />10:16 The role of body horror<br />12:07 Writing process insights<br />16:19 Dual perspectives in the narrative<br />20:29 The significance of Brenda's character<br />24:10 Exploring motherhood and societal expectations<br />28:36 Upcoming projects and themes in writing<br /><br />What's your biggest challenge with exploring themes of anger and repression in literature? Drop your thoughts in the comments!<br /><br />Subscribe for more engaging discussions on literature and writing!<br /><br />#FemmeFerrell #WomensRage #DarkComedyHorror #hanabiclub</p>no01:23:0412In Conversation With Sam Beckbessinger, Author Of FEMME FERAL | HANABI CLUBfull<![CDATA[In Conversation With Awais Khan, Author Of No Honour | HANABI CLUB]]>Awais Khan joins HANABI CLUB for a conversation about his novel No Honour, the writing process, complex trauma, identity, and what it means to tell stories that cross cultures and borders.

We discuss the themes behind the book, his journey as an author, the founding of the Writing Institute in Pakistan, and the upcoming screen adaptation of his debut novel.

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#AwaisKhan #NoHonour #AuthorInterview #BookClub #HANABICLUB #LiteraryFiction #Books #Writing #BookTube #AuthorTalk

]]>25136973-8088-401b-b3ca-8f8445965a8aFri, 29 May 2026 22:07:39 GMT<p>Awais Khan joins HANABI CLUB for a conversation about his novel No Honour, the writing process, complex trauma, identity, and what it means to tell stories that cross cultures and borders.</p><p></p><p>We discuss the themes behind the book, his journey as an author, the founding of the Writing Institute in Pakistan, and the upcoming screen adaptation of his debut novel.</p><p></p><p>Join the HANABI CLUB Discord:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://discord.gg/mtzBZPgW5e" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/mtzBZPgW5e</a></p><p></p><p>Follow HANABI CLUB on Instagram:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/hanabiclub" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/hanabiclub</a></p><p></p><p>Visit our website:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.hanabi.club" target="_blank">https://www.hanabi.club</a></p><p></p><p>HANABI CLUB is a literary lifestyle brand for readers, writers and book lovers.</p><p></p><p>#AwaisKhan #NoHonour #AuthorInterview #BookClub #HANABICLUB #LiteraryFiction #Books #Writing #BookTube #AuthorTalk</p>no00:41:2211In Conversation With Awais Khan, Author Of No Honour | HANABI CLUBfull