Appears On
Episode Appearances
The Bald and the Beautiful with Trixie and Katya · Apr 21, 2026
Kristen Schaal and the Science of "Bricked" with Katya
“Wrote 'Cry to Heaven' about Italian castrati singers; Tom Ford adapting book into film mentioned as upcoming project”
Solo comedy performance and theatrical productionVoice acting and animation work (Bob's Burgers)Hair systems and grooming technology
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Elliot In The Morning · Apr 10, 2026
EITM: Page Names 4/10/26
“Historical example of author using pseudonym Anne Rampling for erotic fiction”
Author pseudonyms and pen namesDual professional identitiesGender bias in genre marketing
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Chameleon · Feb 26, 2026
The Vampire Catfish: A Message Board And The Boy Who Believed
“Author of Vampire Chronicles books that inspired Le Jardin Sauvage community; published 13 books selling 80M+ copies”
Online grooming and child exploitation in 1990s internet communitiesRole-play communities and identity deception in early message boardsAnne Rice fandom and vampire-themed online communities
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Something You Should Know · Jan 15, 2026
Why It's Good to Feel Guilty & How Plagiarism Really Works
“Author of 'Interview with the Vampire'; known for sending cease-and-desist letters to fan fiction writers using her characters”
Guilt as relationship management emotionSelf-forgiveness and conscienceEmpathy and emotional complexity of guilt
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