#195: Listen to This While Looking for Aliens with Marc Hartzman
Author Marc Hartzman shares where the term “flying saucer” comes from, lesser-known extraterrestrial stories, and his top alien movies and TV shows.
#186: Listen to This While Doing Something That Brings You Joy
Author Jennifer Chen shares a look at her writing journey, what surprised her about her book launch day, and her favorite Ted Lasso episodes.
#163: Travel Writing and Journaling Prompts with Nomadic Matt
Nomadic Matt talks about how he’s built up his travel brand, the importance of journaling, the time he got stabbed while traveling abroad, and more.
156: Romance Novels and Saturday Night Live with Emma Barry
Author Emma Barry shares her writer ethos, the reason she fired her agent, and how Saturday Night Live inspired her most recent work.
#137: A Short Story with The Extraordinary Edward
I'm reading a spooky story from my book Kind, But Kind of Weird: Short Stories on Life's Relationships. Happy Halloween!
#130: Creepy Elevators, Serial Killers, and Breaking Writing Rules with Faye Snowden
Author Faye Snowden shares her spookiest experiences, how to create memorable characters, and book marketing techniques that have been the most successful.
#129: Creating Comics, Musical Influences, and Crowdfunding Campaigns with Morgan Quaid
Writer, producer, and composer Morgan Quaid shares his creative inspirations, his affection for chocolate, and his top crowdfunding tips.
#125: Writing Collaborations and Poetry Collections with Francis Daulerio
Writer Francis Daulerio shares his collaboration tips, the top ways to market a book, and why existentialism can help you find meaning and joy.
#118: Storytelling Tips and Murder Writing with Carlos Allende
Fiction writer and media scholar Carlos Allende shares his best storytelling tips, writing techniques, and why it’s fun to write characters people don’t want to root for.
#105: Mystery Novels and Teaching Writing with John Copenhaver
John Copenhaver shares his planning process for mystery books, his top marketing tips, and how to be a valued part of the writing community.
#98: Wigs, Broadway Shows, and Hidden Gems with Amy Neswald
Author and former wigmaster Amy Neswald joins the show for her very first podcast appearance ever! It's only uphill from here.
#95: Step Up Your Digital Communication with Sam George
Sam George dives into our communication habits and preferences and how we can better interact with each other in digital settings.
#58: Traveling Adventures and Inside the Writing Process with Chris Coppel
Author Chris Coppel shares how he’s written ten novels in a year and a half, his publishing process, and his worst gig as a musician.
#57: Ghost Hunting, Shakespeare, and Writing Engaging Stories with Susan McCauley
Writer Susan McCauley chats her new book, why Shakespeare needs to be experienced instead of read, and acting with Jeff Goldblum.
#54: This Was Always About Basketball with Craig Leener
Author Craig Leener joins the podcast to discuss writing a trilogy, book marketing, and his favorite beers.
#53: Flash Fiction Writing and Jazz Lounge Metal with Nancy Stohlman
Author and musician Nancy Stohlman opens up about her extensive flash fiction experience, her top writing tips, and her worst gig as a musician.
#23: How to Write a Book People Want to Read with Michael C. Bland
Author Michael C. Bland discusses his new book The Price of Safety, and shares tips and insights on putting a book together, from writing to marketing and much more.
#16: Cool Journalism Jobs and Punk Rock Karaoke with Janet Jay
Janet Jay joins the podcast to talk about some of her most outrageous stories, the cool journalism jobs that have opened up from an online community, and the joys of punk rock karaoke.
#15: The Art of Writing and Publishing with Eric Carasella
Writer and author Eric Carasella shares his ample experience on writing more effectively, building a social media following, and how to publish a book.
#13: Building a Writing Community with Deb Eckerling
Author, writer, and consultant Deb Eckerling shares the power of an online writing community, writing and marketing her new book, and actionable steps you can take right now to readjust and reach your goals.