Celebrating the Strength of Female Main Characters (FMCs)

Join bookish hosts Roe and Allorah on this episode of 'The Plot With A Twist' as they dive into the world of the female main characters (FMCs). They discuss what makes a great FMC, their impact on storytelling, and how they challenge societal norms. Discover authors who write compelling FMCs and explore a list of personal favourite characters. Plus, enjoy a special drink recipe inspired by a beloved classic literary woman to be reckoned with. Tune in for an engaging conversation about strong, resilient, and inspiring women in fiction.

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview

01:12 Celebrating Female Main Characters (FMCs)

02:34 What Makes a Great FMC?

04:42 Impact of a Well-Written FMC

06:58 FMCs and MMCs: Special Combinations

08:59 Identifying with FMCs

12:41 Overcoming Adversity: FMC Backstories

17:26 Quiet Resilience in FMCs

19:40 Authors Who Write Great FMCs

28:46 Unapologetically Nesta: A Deep Dive

30:39 Ileana: The Epitome of Badass

32:51 The Three Sisters of Once and Future Witches

33:56 Ada from King of Flesh and Bone

34:40 Aurora Whiteshaw: Strength and Conviction

37:27 Sloane Sutherland: Dealing with Demons

38:05 Violet Sorrengail: Chronic Illness and Strength

40:01 Ally from Lights Out: Wit and Trauma

40:46 Allie Hayes: Sticking to Her Guns

41:43 Alyssa from Dante: Quiet Resilience

42:40 Dr. London Noble: Untangling Beliefs

43:46 Sivon from Soul Match: Strength and Perseverance

45:37 Willa Grant: The Free-Spirit

47:30 Val and Savannah: Strong Mafia Women

49:33 Sloan from Carnal Urges: Carefree and Hilarious

53:27 Celebrating Powerful Women with a Lizzie Bennet Cocktail