The Download Podcast, with Jill Marshall
Exploring patterns, archetypes, and stories that reveal who we are — and who we can become.
Bestselling novelist and storyworld creator Jill Marshall hosts The Download, a podcast where fiction, intuition and philosophy meet. Drawing on her books and cross-media storyworlds, Jill explores the archetypes, synchronicities, and hidden currents that shape both our personal lives and our collective stories. Each episode invites you to see creativity not just as art, but as a mirror of truth, a prophetic force, and a pathway to self-development.
Join Jill each week for downloads that illuminate the hidden patterns in story — and in you.
The Download Podcast, with Jill Marshall
For Jane: Music, Memories and Miracles - and where stories really come from
In this episode of The Download from Wise Woman and Wordsmith, author Jill Marshall explores the origins of stories, emphasising how our memories and emotions shape unique creations. Jill shares a heartfelt tribute to her late friend Jane, whose life and untimely death revealed to her the true inspiration behind her book 'Fanmail.' Through personal anecdotes, including a memorable boy band concert and a miraculous reconnection, Jill delves into themes of friendship, creativity, and the enduring impact of love. As a creative, she encourages listeners to trust the heartfelt essence of their downloads, which may reveal their deepest meanings over time. The episode closes with reflections on the intertwining of past and present, underscoring the connective tissue of love.
00:00 Welcome to The Download
00:38 Exploring the Origins of Stories
02:24 The Tale of Fanmail
05:29 A Miraculous Reunion
07:22 Honouring Jane's Memory
08:33 The Deeper Meaning of Fanmail
10:56 A Final Tribute and Reflection
Love to all Jane's family and friends.
Jane supported both her parents through various forms of Dementia. Her donation page was set up to help Alzheimers UK to help other families coping with dementia: The Jane Hickson Celebration Fund.
'Fanmail' by Jill Marshall is available on Amazon in paperback and ebook formats. It's also on Audible as an audio book narrated by the brilliant Leonora Haig, and complete with songs I CRY and Show Me Tomorrow.
Find out more about Jill’s best-selling fiction and storyworlds on girlpowerpublishing.com.
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