{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/654d0c15a6863e0012fdcf93/66b24ffe8ad6ad827c2a653b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Fun Friday Roundup | Cosplaying Couple's Favorite Books","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/654d0c15a6863e0012fdcf93/1722961141153-0554861b-7c32-45ae-aa68-599657314e74.jpeg?height=200","description":"<h3>Episode Summary</h3><p>In this \"Fun Friday Book Recommendations\", Alix and Kelly ask cosplaying couple, Michael and Hayley Burson, which books impacted their lives.</p><p><br></p><h3>Guest Bios</h3><p>Hayley Burson is a full time public librarian and part time cosplayer. She began cosplaying with her husband, Michael, in 2016, and the two of them have shared many adventures with their love of creating together. Hayley specializes in hand embroidery and beading, wig styling, and creating silly videos. She especially loves cosplaying from Fantasy, Marvel, Disney, and Game of Thrones. When she isn't cosplaying, she enjoys playing the Sims, doing yoga, thrifting, and playing with her rescued mixed poodles, Bilbo and Basil.</p><p><br></p><p>Michael with a self-taught cosplayer and sewist with 9 years creating costumes and fashion pieces that inspire him. Audience Choice winner of the Her Universe Fashion Show at San Diego Comic-Con in 2022, Michael has a passion for education and showing the \"behind the seams\" process of his builds to help others create their own art as. He cosplays from Marvel, Game of Thrones, Lord of the Rings, Disney, Star Wars, and much more. </p><p><br></p><h3>Topics Discussed</h3><p>[0:45] <a href=\"https://amzn.to/3xPIxV5\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>My Life in France</em></a> by Julia Child</p><p>[2:50] <a href=\"https://amzn.to/3XUtOCQ\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Game of Thrones: The Costumes, the official book from Season 1 to Season 8</em></a> by Michele Clapton</p><p>[4:22] <a href=\"https://amzn.to/3XUtVOM\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>A Wizard of Earthsea</em></a> by Ursula K. Le Guin</p><p>[5:58] <a href=\"https://amzn.to/3Ll2tCc\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Batman: The Long Halloween</em></a> by Jeph Loeb</p><p>[8:02] <a href=\"https://amzn.to/45YUaW8\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Harry Potter Series</a> by J.K. Rowling</p><p><br></p><h3>Other Books Mentioned</h3><ul><li><a href=\"https://amzn.to/4czmIZ2\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Lord of the Rings Series</a> by J.R.R. Tolkien</li><li><a href=\"https://amzn.to/463aLbi\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Game of Thrones Series</a> by George R.R. Martin</li><li><a href=\"https://amzn.to/3LkIhQR\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Twilight Saga</a> by Stephenie Meyer</li><li><a href=\"https://amzn.to/4f26QzY\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ACOTAR series</a> by Sarah J. Maas</li></ul><p><br></p><h2>Follow Michael and Hayley</h2><p>Michael's <a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/thewizardtailor\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></p><p>Hayley's <a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/hobbitpart\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></p><p>Hayley's <a href=\"http://www.tiktok.com/@hobbitparty\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">TikTok</a> </p><p>Michael &amp; Hayley's <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/@MichaelandHayley\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube Channel</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>We deeply appreciate your support in creating a community around stories! </strong></p><ul><li>Make sure to RATE &amp; REVIEW us!</li><li>Subscribe to our email list at <a href=\"https://litjoycrate.com/podcast-email\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://litjoycrate.com/podcast-email</a> </li><li>Follow us on Instagram <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/litjoycrate/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@litjoycrate</a></li><li>Follow us on TikTok <a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@litjoycrate\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@litjoycrate</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Use the code PODCAST10 at <a href=\"https://airtable.com/appyEpOSiq4fJgS6s/tblE7oeD1dqS1HWaP/viwtS6bYUEnxQYBoz/litjoycrate.com/podcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">litjoycrate.com/podcast</a> for a 10% off discount!</p>","author_name":"LitJoy Crate"}