Buffy and the Art of Story
by Lisa M. Lilly
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All Of Angel Season 1 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel)
Aug 10, 2026
Unknown duration
To Shanshu in L.A. S1 E22 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel)
Jul 27, 2026
Unknown duration
Blind Date S1 E21 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel)
Jul 13, 2026
1h 04m 06s
War Zone S1 E20 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel)
Jun 29, 2026
Sanctuary S1 E19 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel)
Jun 15, 2026
1h 01m 54s
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| 8/10/26 | All Of Angel Season 1 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel) | All of Angel Season 1 is covered this time on Buffy and the Art of Story. Along with a discussion of the plot turns for the entire season this podcast episode focuses on: (1) themes of disconnection, found families, mundane human evil, and more; (2) character growth for Angel, all the key characters, and side characters like Kate and Lindsey; (3) how Angel the series establishes a world that both differs and draws from the world of Buffy the Vampire Slayer; and (4) a rating of Season 1 as a whole on a scale of 0 to 10. Check out The Awakening Complete Supernatural Thriller Series box set by Lisa M. Lilly: https://lisalilly.com/awakening-series-complete-supernatural-thriller-series-box-setomnibus/ Download free Story Structure worksheets: https://www.lisalilly.com/worksheets Get more content, including Buffy bonus episodes and access to the self-study course How To Plot Your Novel: From Idea To First Draft, by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/lisamlilly Listen to the Buffy podcast episodes starting from the beginning: https://lisalilly.com/buffy-story-hellmouth/ Read the Buffy and the Art of Story books: https://lisalilly.com/buffy/ About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the Buffy and the Art of Story podcast, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series as well as numerous short stories. She is currently writing the latest novel in her Q.C. Davis mysteries. Her non-fiction includes the Writing As A Second Career books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. Check out free fiction from Lisa M. Lilly: https://lisalilly.com/free/ | — | ||||||
| 7/27/26 | To Shanshu in L.A. S1 E22 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel) | In To Shanshu in L.A. (S1 E22 of Angel), Angel desperately strives to save Cordelia’s and Wesley’s lives as Wolfram & Hart begins raising a great evil. Along with the recap of To Shanshu in L.A., this podcast episode focuses on: (1) ever-escalating conflict; (2) gamechangers that reset the series; (3) the impact of strong foreshadowing and bookends; (4) how I Will Remember You informs the action without being mentioned; and (5) the episode rating from 0 to 10. Check out The Awakening Complete Supernatural Thriller Series box set by Lisa M. Lilly: https://lisalilly.com/awakening-series-complete-supernatural-thriller-series-box-setomnibus/ Download free Story Structure worksheets: https://www.lisalilly.com/worksheets Get more content, including Buffy bonus episodes and access to the self-study course How To Plot Your Novel: From Idea To First Draft, by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/lisamlilly Listen to the Buffy podcast episodes starting from the beginning: https://lisalilly.com/buffy-story-hellmouth/ Try The Awakening (Book 1) by Lisa M. Lilly free at https://lisalilly.com/free/ Read the Buffy and the Art of Story books: https://lisalilly.com/buffy/ About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the Buffy and the Art of Story podcast, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series as well as numerous short stories. She is currently writing the latest novel in her Q.C. Davis mysteries. Her non-fiction includes the Writing As A Second Career books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. Check out free books by Lisa M. Lilly: https://lisalilly.com/free/ | — | ||||||
| 7/13/26 | antagonist origin storycharacter conflict+3 | — | The Awakening Complete Supernatural Thriller Series box setThe Awakening (Book 1)+1 | — | BuffyAngel+5 | — | 1h 04m 06s | ||
| 6/29/26 | vampiresorigin story+3 | — | PatreonBuffy and the Art of Story+3 | — | BuffyAngel+7 | — | — | ||
| 6/15/26 | expositioncharacter growth+4 | — | Watcher’s CouncilSanctuary+1 | — | BuffyAngel+5 | — | 1h 01m 54s | ||
| 6/1/26 | character arcsplot structure+3 | — | Wolfram & HartFive By Five+3 | — | BuffyAngel+7 | — | 1h 10m 52s | ||
| 5/18/26 | Faith's character analysisprotagonist vs antagonist+4 | — | The Desperate ManThe Awakening+4 | — | BuffyFaith+5 | — | 1h 06m 03s | ||
| 5/4/26 | character developmentstorytelling techniques+3 | — | The Desperate ManPatreon+4 | — | BuffyFaith+6 | — | 1h 08m 35s | ||
| 4/20/26 | protagonist analysischaracter development+4 | — | EternityAngel+1 | — | BuffyAngel+5 | — | 1h 00m 40s | ||
| 4/6/26 | found familyleadership+3 | — | PatreonBuffy and the Art of Story+4 | — | AngelThe Ring+7 | — | 1h 04m 26s | ||
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| 3/20/26 | flashbacksthemes of humanity+3 | — | The ProdigalAngel+1 | — | BuffyAngel+6 | Ritual Zero ProofBUFFYSTORY | 57m 04s | ||
| 3/9/26 | character developmentBuffyverse+3 | — | The AwakeningPatreon+2 | — | BuffyAngel+5 | Ritual Zero ProofBUFFYSTORY | 1h 01m 58s | ||
| 2/23/26 | antagonist twistslow moving plot+2 | — | The Awakening (Book 1)She+1 | — | BuffyAngel+6 | Ritual Zero ProofBUFFYSTORY | 1h 00m 27s | ||
| 2/9/26 | challenges of a group protagonistfound family+3 | — | ExpectingAngel | — | BuffyAngel+5 | Ritual Zero ProofBUFFYSTORY | 1h 08m 52s | ||
| 1/26/26 | serial killersleepwalking+3 | — | Somnambulist | — | AngelBuffy+8 | Ritual Zero ProofBUFFYSTORY | 58m 33s | ||
| 12/29/25 | Top 10 Favorite Buffy Characters (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast) | This special almost New Year's Eve edition of Buffy and the Art of Story covers host Lisa M. Lilly's Top 10 Favorite Buffy the Vampire Slayer characters of all time. Along with naming the characters, she'll talk about: (1) how the Season 6 Willow and Spike arcs affect their character rankings; (2) what side character made the rankings; (3) why certain principals are worth watching for very different reasons; and (4) why "favorite character" might be different from favorite character arcs. Learn more about creating characters in Creating Compelling Characters From The Inside Out by L. M. Lilly: https://lisalilly.com/creating-compelling-characters-inside/ Get more content, including access to the self-study course How To Plot Your Novel: From Idea To First Draft, by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/lisamlilly Listen to the Buffy podcast episodes starting from the beginning: https://lisalilly.com/buffy-story-hellmouth/ Read the Buffy and the Art of Story books: https://lisalilly.com/buffy/ About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the Buffy and the Art of Story podcast, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series as well as numerous short stories. She is currently writing the latest novel in her Q.C. Davis mysteries. Her non-fiction includes the Writing As A Second Career books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. Check out free books by Lisa M. Lilly: https://lisalilly.com/free/ | — | ||||||
| 12/15/25 | Parting Gifts S1 E10 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel) | In Parting Gifts (S1 E10 of Angel), Angel and Cordelia, still struggling to deal with their grief, join an old friend to track a demon bounty hunter. Along with the recap of Parting Gifts, this podcast episode focuses on: (1) themes of grief, staying in the fight, and accepting mistakes; (2) why Cordelia, the least strong physically of the team, makes such a great protagonist; (3) how the villain here echoes the Mayor; (4) whether this episode expands the Buffyverse; and (5) the episode rating from 0 to 10. Download free Story Structure worksheets: https://www.lisalilly.com/worksheets Get more content, including Buffy bonus episodes and access to the self-study course How To Plot Your Novel: From Idea To First Draft, by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/lisamlilly Listen to the Buffy podcast episodes starting from the beginning: https://lisalilly.com/buffy-story-hellmouth/ Try out Lisa M. Lilly’s Q.C. Davis mysteries/crime novels with a free novella: https://LisaLilly.com/no-good-plays/ Get 16% Off Ritual Zero Proof (enter the code BUFFYSTORY at checkout): https://www.ritualzeroproof.com/discount/BUFFYSTORY Read the Buffy and the Art of Story books: https://lisalilly.com/buffy/ About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the Buffy and the Art of Story podcast, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series as well as numerous short stories. She is currently writing the latest novel in her Q.C. Davis mysteries. Her non-fiction includes the Writing As A Second Career books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. Check out free books by Lisa M. Lilly: https://lisalilly.com/free/ | — | ||||||
| 12/1/25 | Hero S1 E9 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel) | In Hero (S1 E9 of Angel), Angel and Doyle strive to save a helpless demon clan from a storm trooper-like army of pure blood demons. Along with the recap of Hero, this podcast episode focuses on: (1) using flashbacks to tell their own story; (2) character growth for Doyle and Cordelia; (3) themes of atonement and sacrifice; (4) misdirects and foreshadowing; and (5) the episode rating from 0 to 10. Download free Story Structure worksheets: https://www.lisalilly.com/worksheets Get more content, including access to the self-study course How To Plot Your Novel: From Idea To First Draft, by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/lisamlilly Listen to the Buffy podcast episodes starting from the beginning: https://lisalilly.com/buffy-story-hellmouth/ Try out Lisa M. Lilly’s Q.C. Davis mysteries/crime novels with a free novella: https://LisaLilly.com/no-good-plays/ Get 16% Off Ritual Zero Proof (enter the code BUFFYSTORY at checkout): https://www.ritualzeroproof.com/discount/BUFFYSTORY Read the Buffy and the Art of Story books: https://lisalilly.com/buffy/ About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the Buffy and the Art of Story podcast, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series as well as numerous short stories. She is currently writing the latest novel in her Q.C. Davis mysteries. Her non-fiction includes the Writing As A Second Career books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. Check out free books by Lisa M. Lilly: https://lisalilly.com/free/ | — | ||||||
| 11/17/25 | I Will Remember You S1 E8 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel) | In I Will Remember You (S1 E8 of Angel), Buffy arrives in Los Angeles in time to help Angel hunt a demon--with earth shattering consequences for them both. Along with the recap of I Will Remember You, this podcast episode focuses on: (1) major plot turns for Angel's story and Buffy’s subplot; (2) how the episode changes when seen from Angel's point-of-view, not Buffy's; (3) the way Angel's motives affect the story's themes; and (5) the episode rating from 0 to 10. Download free Story Structure worksheets: https://www.lisalilly.com/worksheets Get more content, including access to the self-study course How To Plot Your Novel: From Idea To First Draft, by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/lisamlilly Listen to the Buffy podcast episodes starting from the beginning: https://lisalilly.com/buffy-story-hellmouth/ Try out Lisa M. Lilly's Q.C. Davis crime novels in this ebook box set: https://lisalilly.com/q-c-davis-mysteries-1-3-box-set/ Get 16% Off Ritual Zero Proof (enter the code BUFFYSTORY at checkout): https://www.ritualzeroproof.com/discount/BUFFYSTORY Read the Buffy and the Art of Story books: https://lisalilly.com/buffy/ About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the Buffy and the Art of Story podcast, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series as well as numerous short stories. She is currently writing the latest novel in her Q.C. Davis mysteries. Her non-fiction includes the Writing As A Second Career books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. Check out free books by Lisa M. Lilly: https://lisalilly.com/free/ | — | ||||||
| 11/4/25 | Bachelor Party S1 E7 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel) | In Bachelor Party (S1 E7 of Angel), Doyle’s estranged wife asks him for a divorce and Angel investigates her new fiancé. Along with the recap of Bachelor Party, this podcast episode focuses on: (1) a subtle main plot we might not notice because of all the action; (2) themes of self-acceptance and identity; (3) character growth for Doyle; (4) a bit of shaky world building; and (5) the episode rating from 1 to 10. Download free Story Structure worksheets: https://www.lisalilly.com/worksheets Check out the online self-study court How To Plot Your Novel: From Idea To First Draft at https://www.patreon.com/lisamlilly/shop Get more content (including access How To Plot Your Novel: From Idea To First Draft), by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/lisamlilly Listen to the Buffy podcast episodes starting from the beginning: https://lisalilly.com/buffy-story-hellmouth/ Get 16% Off Ritual Zero Proof (enter the code BUFFYSTORY at checkout): https://www.ritualzeroproof.com/discount/BUFFYSTORY Read the Buffy and the Art of Story books: https://lisalilly.com/buffy/ Get The One-Year Novelist in ebook, audiobook, or workbook formats at https://lisalilly.com/one-year-novelist-week-week-guide-writing-novel-one-year/ About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the Buffy and the Art of Story podcast, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series as well as numerous short stories. She is currently writing the latest novel in her Q.C. Davis mysteries. Her non-fiction includes the Writing As A Second Career books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. Check out free books by Lisa M. Lilly: https://lisalilly.com/free/ | — | ||||||
| 9/15/25 | Sense & Sensitivity S1 E6 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel) | In Sense & Sensitivity (S1 E6 of Angel), Angel goes undercover to help Kate and sensitivity training causes chaos at the police precinct, putting lives in danger. Along with the recap of Sense & Sensitivity, this podcast episode focuses on: (1) how to subtly foreshadow later conflicts; (2) is sensitivity training the main plot? (3) whether Kate is the protagonist; (4) troubling themes that make the episode less engaging; and (5) the episode rating from 1 to 10. Download free Story Structure worksheets: https://www.lisalilly.com/worksheets Get more content, including access to the self-study course How To Plot Your Novel: From Idea To First Draft, by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/lisamlilly Listen to the Buffy podcast episodes starting from the beginning: https://lisalilly.com/buffy-story-hellmouth/ Get 16% Off Ritual Zero Proof (enter the code BUFFYSTORY at checkout): https://www.ritualzeroproof.com/discount/BUFFYSTORY Read the Buffy and the Art of Story books: https://lisalilly.com/buffy/ About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the Buffy and the Art of Story podcast, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series as well as numerous short stories. She is currently writing the latest novel in her Q.C. Davis mysteries. Her non-fiction includes the Writing As A Second Career books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. Check out free books by Lisa M. Lilly: https://lisalilly.com/free/ | — | ||||||
| 9/1/25 | Rm w/a Vu S1 E5 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel) | In Rm w/a Vu (S1 E5 of Angel), Cordelia gets a rent-controlled apartment with just a few tiny problems – including a homicidal ghost. Along with the recap of Rm w/a Vu, this podcast episode focuses on: (1) what makes horror work? (2) action and setting that mirror character conflicts; (3) strong growth for Cordie, subtle growth for Doyle, tranquility for Angel; (4) seeing the Buffyverse and Buffy from Cordelia’s point of view; and (5) the episode rating from 1 to 10. Download free Story Structure worksheets: https://www.lisalilly.com/worksheets Sale: Get the first 3 Q.C. Davis mysteries for 99 cents from 8/30-9/5/2025 (reg. $9.99): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08FFBY47K Get more content, including access to the self-study course How To Plot Your Novel: From Idea To First Draft, by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/lisamlilly Read the Buffy and the Art of Story books: https://lisalilly.com/buffy/ Listen to the Buffy podcast episodes starting from the beginning: https://lisalilly.com/buffy-story-hellmouth/ Get 16% Off Ritual Zero Proof (enter the code BUFFYSTORY at checkout): https://www.ritualzeroproof.com/discount/BUFFYSTORY About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the Buffy and the Art of Story podcast, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series as well as numerous short stories. She is currently writing the latest novel in her Q.C. Davis mysteries. Her non-fiction includes the Writing As A Second Career books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. Check out free books by Lisa M. Lilly: https://lisalilly.com/free/ | — | ||||||
| 8/18/25 | I Fall To Pieces (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel) | In I Fall To Pieces (S1 E4 of Angel), Angel Investigations aids a woman being stalked by a surgeon who seems to know--and see--everything about her. Along with the recap of I Fall To Pieces, this podcast episode focuses on: (1) a strong subplot but blurred major plot turns; (2) themes that establish the moral center of the series; (3) why the unclear rules distract from the story; (4) how Angel's actions and past fit the detective and noir genres; and (5) the episode rating from 1 to 10. Download free Story Structure worksheets: https://www.lisalilly.com/worksheets Get more content, including access to the self-study course How To Plot Your Novel: From Idea To First Draft, by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/lisamlilly Read the Buffy and the Art of Story books: https://lisalilly.com/buffy/ Listen to the Buffy podcast episodes starting from the beginning: https://lisalilly.com/buffy-story-hellmouth/ Get 16% Off Ritual Zero Proof (enter the code BUFFYSTORY at checkout): https://www.ritualzeroproof.com/discount/BUFFYSTORY About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the Buffy and the Art of Story podcast, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series as well as numerous short stories. She is currently writing the latest novel in her Q.C. Davis mysteries. Her non-fiction includes the Writing As A Second Career books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. Check out free books by Lisa M. Lilly: https://lisalilly.com/free/ | — | ||||||
| 8/4/25 | In The Dark S1 E3 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel) | In In The Dark (S1 E3 of Angel), Spike comes to L.A. in search of a gem that makes vampires unkillable. Along with the recap of In The Dark, this podcast episode focuses on: (1) Angel's mission, promises kept, and vampire philosophy; (2) whether Spike ever learns or Angel is addicted to brooding; (3) revisiting choice in the Buffyverse; and (4) the episode rating from 1 to 10. Download free Story Structure worksheets: https://www.lisalilly.com/worksheets Get more content, including access to the self-study course How To Plot Your Novel: From Idea To First Draft, by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/lisamlilly Read the Buffy and the Art of Story books: https://lisalilly.com/buffy/ Find more Buffy podcasts at https://www.millionpodcasts.com/buffy-the-vampire-slayer-podcasts/ Listen to the Buffy podcast episodes starting from the beginning: https://lisalilly.com/buffy-story-hellmouth/ Get 16% Off Ritual Zero Proof (enter the code BUFFYSTORY at checkout): https://www.ritualzeroproof.com/discount/BUFFYSTORY About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the Buffy and the Art of Story podcast, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series as well as numerous short stories. She is currently writing the latest novel in her Q.C. Davis mysteries. Her non-fiction includes the Writing As A Second Career books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. Get free books by Lisa M. Lilly: https://lisalilly.com/free/ | — | ||||||
| 7/21/25 | Lonely Hearts S1 E2 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast) | In Lonely Hearts (S1 E2 of Angel), Angel must meet new people when he, Cordelia, and Doyle hunt for a serial killer that finds victims in the singles bar scene. Along with the recap of Lonely Hearts, this podcast episode focuses on: (1) themes of trust, secret-keeping, and connection; (2) how the writers introduce many new characters while keeping the story clear; (3) the way Lonely Hearts fits into the Buffyverse; and (4) the episode rating from 1 to 10. Download free Story Structure worksheets: https://www.lisalilly.com/worksheets Get more content, including access to the self-study course How To Plot Your Novel: From Idea To First Draft, by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/lisamlilly Read the Buffy and the Art of Story books: https://lisalilly.com/buffy/ Find more Buffy podcasts at https://www.millionpodcasts.com/buffy-the-vampire-slayer-podcasts/ Listen to the Buffy podcast episodes starting from the beginning: https://lisalilly.com/buffy-story-hellmouth/ Get 16% Off Ritual Zero Proof (enter the code BUFFYSTORY at checkout): https://www.ritualzeroproof.com/discount/BUFFYSTORY About Lisa M. Lilly In addition to hosting the Buffy and the Art of Story podcast, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series as well as numerous short stories. She is currently writing the latest novel in her Q.C. Davis mysteries. Her non-fiction includes the Writing As A Second Career books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. Get free books by Lisa M. Lilly: https://lisalilly.com/free/ | — | ||||||
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Chart history for Buffy and the Art of Story
Peaked at #182 in SA, currently #182 in SA.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
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| SA | — | #182 | #182 | — |
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1 placement across 1 market.
Chart Positions
1 placement across 1 market.