Watch With Jen - S7: E29 - Tough Women in Sci-Fi Horror with Brynne Weaver

What a thrill to have New York Times bestselling author Brynne Weaver of BUTCHER & BLACKBIRD on the pod. Offering listeners a deeper dive into her fascinating background in forensic archeology, neuroscience, & Alzheimer's research, as well as her writing process, Brynne & I also delve into three science fiction horror movies featuring phenomenally tough women in ALIEN, 28 DAYS LATER, & THE DESCENT. Official Bio: #1 NYT bestselling author Brynne Weaver has been writing since early childhood. As a teenager, she completed several full-length novels by hand. In 2021, she published her first fantasy romance, The Diviner, and launched her bestselling "neon romantasy" paranormal dark romcom Shadow Realm trilogy with A Shadow In The Reaping. Brynne then co-wrote two standalone novels, Black Sheep and Marrow, before publishing the smash hit Butcher & Blackbird in 2023. Wrapping up the Ruinous Love Trilogy in 2025, Brynne then launched the dark romcom x thriller Seasons of Carnage series with the instant NYT bestseller, Tourist Season. Known as the “Queen of Dark Romcom,” Brynne Weaver aspires to write female-focused stories about resilient characters navigating the darker edges of love. Originally Posted on Patreon (10/18/26) here:   / watch-with-jen-172725671   Donate to the Pod via Ko-fi (https://ko-fi.com/filmintuition) & PayPal (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jenjo...) Shop Watch With Jen logo Merchandise in Logo Designer Kate Gabrielle's Threadless Shop (https://bit.ly/3v0Jvqq) Theme Music: Solo Acoustic Guitar by Jason Shaw, Free Music Archive