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Write Now with Scrivener

Literature & Latte

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Join journalist Kirk McElhearn, author of Take Control of Scrivener, as he interviews writers of all kinds about their processes, routines, and how they use Scrivener, the app dedicated to long-form writing. Writers share their experiences, their different approaches to getting words down on the page, and how they use Scrivener. Whether you’re a Scrivener user or just interested in writing, this podcast has something for you.
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Speculative Sandbox is your audio playground for speculative fiction lovers. In each episode, Vickie Lan workshops a trope with a writer/author with an eye for character development, world building, and plot structures. From dystopian governments to parallel universes, mind control to interplanetary travel, let's speculate. Speculative Sandbox is for entertainment purposes only. This is a volunteer-run program. Opinions expressed by individuals on the podcast are their own. Cover art by Sofi ...
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CamCat Unwrapped

CamCat Publishing

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Your favorite CamCat audiobooks as serialized podcasts: chilling mysteries, suspenseful thrillers, romantic fantasies, speculative fiction, and good ‘ole westerns to quench your thirst for unputdownable genre fiction.
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The Halfling and the Spaceman

Janet & Roger Carden

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There are a lot of fans out there, but how did they, and more importantly, how can you, turn your passion into something creative? Join us each week as we meet fans who have moved from being consumers to creators. If your interests spring from speculative fiction and related fandoms, join us; whether you’re a model builder, cosplayer, artist, writer, fan-publisher, or club organizer, you’ll find something of interest with The Halfling and the Spaceman!
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Join Gina each week as she reads her short stories, novellas, and novels of science fiction, speculative fiction, and fantasy. Gina A. Pond is the author of the Survey Intragalactic Series. She is also a Twitch streamer and Wiccan Christian pastor. You can find out more information about her, links to her books, and other stuff at revginapond.net.
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The Florida Writer Podcast: A Discussion about Writing & Other Things ... brought to you by the Florida Writers Association. Enjoy conversations with authors, editors, publishers, and industry influencers. For more information about the Florida Writers Association, visit us @ www.FloridaWriters.org
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Welcome to the Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple Podcast! The show that’s all about how to brainstorm, write, edit, publish, and sell a powerful speculative fiction novel… and maybe just change the world too. I'm your host, Heather Davis. I’m a seasoned book coach, developmental editor, and fellow storyteller. In my work with writers, I always see the same problems and roadblocks standing in their way and preventing them from achieving their dream of becoming a published author. So it’ ...
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Shane Douglas Keene, Laurel Hightower, and Rich Duncan talk about a variety of subjects related to the horror and crime genres. We also talk to authors and other guests about different topics including books, diversity, and the craft of creating high-quality dark speculative fiction. We're also a bunch of irreverent smartasses.
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Beyond the Center

Ross Freier

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SURPRISE POP-UP EPISODE #24 NOW AVAILABLE! Every other Sunday we will explore beyond our perceived reality, into the short stories of some of the best authors of classic science fiction and dark fantasy. Beyond the Center will be taking a break for the next few weeks, so there will be no new episodes during that time. I hope that you will take this opportunity to listen to some of the episodes you may not have had the chance to listen to yet, while narrator Ross Freier focuses on some other ...
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The Prisoner of NaNoWriMo

Craig Robertson on Podiobooks.com

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Piers Langland is a mild mannered paint salesman with one burning passion. He aspires to be a famous author. Each November he looks forward to entering The National Novel Writer Month competition. To be a winner in NaNoWriMo he must write a 50,000 word novel in 30 days, a tall order for any writer. Turns out, it is an especially tall order for our hero. Join Piers as he struggles to choose a topic for his novel before he can begin his epic task. Vampires or space opera, romance or pulp ficti ...
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Duel of the Fates

Jack Mangan

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In this podiobook: As originally heard on the Dragon Page Wingin' It! Podcast: Duel of the Fates assembles highly diverse, iconic combatants from across the wide universe of speculative fiction and pits them head-to-head in meaningless contests of 5 silly categories. Hear! An exhibition duel between Darth Vader vs. Gandalf! Witness! Another exhibition of, um, something, between Molly (from Neuromancer) and Batman! Behold! The bracketed 8-character elimination tournament! 1) Tomi (from Spheri ...
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Read.Write.Repeat: a podcast for readers, writers, thinkers, and dreamers.

Hosted by Kaisha, indie bookstore owner, and Kelsey, a speculative fiction author

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The Read.Write.Repeat podcast was born from obsession. In its basic form, it is an obsession with storytelling. To our loved ones, it is just that, a strange quirk, nothing more. For us, it has evolved into a driving thirst that results in grandiose projects, strange discoveries, wild dreams, and the occasional hastily erected shrine. Come along as we impulsively pursue all manner of literary ecstasies and plan elaborate escapades and forays into all things reading, writing, and publishing. ...
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Set against the backdrop of colonial America, Into the Woods is the story of pioneer and patriot Jonathan Wood. Straining against the bonds of Tidewater society and tempted by an ancient legent, Jonathan's sense of adventure leads him over the mountains of southwest Virginia. Perils abound for this brave pioneer, who must face threats from the native tribes, the British, and even more sinister enemies, while fighting for the woman he loves, and the land that will not let go of his heart. Bas ...
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In this podiobook: Author Jack Mangan (Spherical Tomi) is back with Duel of the Fates 2! As originally heard on the Dragon Page Wingin' It! Podcast: Duel of the Fates 2 assembles highly diverse, iconic combatants from across the wide universe of speculative fiction and pits them head-to-head in comparative contests of 5 monumentally important categories. 1) Dr. Evil (Austin Powers)2) Six Million Dollar Man3) TD-0013 (A Diff'rent Point of View)4) The Mighty Thor5) Ash (Evil Dead)6) Starbuck f ...
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It's time to unpack spicy books with Wendy Dwan, LAC EMDR Therapist and smut expert! Wendy and Vickie Alan talk trigger warnings, societal impressions and taboos, and the mental health impacts of spicy fiction. The video version of this episode can be found on Spotify and YouTube. Speculative Sandbox is for entertainment purposes only. This is a vo…
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We were excited to talk with Bob McGough. Bob is an author, podcaster, and indie tabletop game. He is best known as the author of his ‘Rural’ Urban Fantasy series, the Jubal County Saga. He’s also, in his own words…a hot mess! This was a lot of fun References and Links: https://talesbybob.com/ https://beardedbardinkworks.com/…
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Veronica Roth is the author of many fantasy novels, including the Divergent series. Show notes: Veronica Roth When Among Crows Veronica Roth's three favorite Scrivener features BBC interview with Ken Follett Why You Should Print Your Manuscript and Edit It on Paper The Tainted Cup, Robert Jackson Bennet Learn more about Scrivener, and check out the…
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John Wick, Dexter, James Bond. Rob Hart joins Vickie Lan to discuss the Lawless Lawman character archetype in fiction as well as his book “Assassins Anonymous”. What makes operating outside of the law so attractive? And is this character truly lawless, or does he just have a personal code that he holds above the law? The video version of this episo…
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We had a chat with Priya Sridhar, a fantasy/science fiction author who’s written several books and short stories, including her Powered series. Among other topics, she talks about how her cultural heritage as an Indian-American has worked its way into her writing References and Links: https://www.priyajsridhar.com/ https://bsky.app/profile/priyajsr…
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Welcome to our third, and final, book club episode, where our CamCat Unwrapped hosts chat about the audiobook you just listened to. This week we're soaring into profitable space with Space Holes, by B. R. Louis, a phenomenally funny, satirical sci-fi adventure that plumbs the depths of deep outer space for un-procured profits. All for the good of t…
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Wife-swapping, traditions, religious identities, and self-exploration. This episode was filmed live at Stacks Book Club with Vickie Lan as part of author Jessica Elisheva Emerson's debut book tour for "Olive Days", now available! VIDEO: Watch the video interview on Spotify! Stacks Book Club is an indie bookstore located in Oro Valley, Arizona. Husb…
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Vickie Lan returns to Speculative Sandbox with a new format! Learn what's new, what's changing, and what to look forward to. Episode note: - 4:42: I mention “industry professionals” in the context of working on contract within for a publishing house or movie studio, but but this term definitely shouldn’t minimize the professionalism and hard work o…
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We had a great time talking with author Lisa Hodorovych. She mainly writes suspense/thriller type stories with romance and comedy mixed in. She also has her own small publication production company, Quoth the Writer. --- Music in this episode: Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creative…
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On this Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen welcomes Kevin M. Hall. Wondering if his kids would remember their family stories, Kevin wrote a short story for them as a Christmas gift. His grandsons’ reaction inspired him to write multiple books, blending history with memoir to capture the moments of his life in context with the world. Kevin M…
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Sharpen your stakes and grab your salt, monster hunters! Jess is back, and this time she's cornered the mastermind behind the thrilling YA fantasy "Hunterland" - Dana Claire!In this episode, Dana spills the beans on her whirlwind journey from debut author to prolific wordsmith, churning out over 10 books since 2020. She'll take us on a nostalgic tr…
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Welcome to our second book club episode, where our CamCat Unwrapped hosts chat about the audiobook you just listened to. This week we're diving into the deep with Our Vengeful Souls, by Kristi McManus, a thrilling YA Fantasy Novel that will show you just how true the old adage, "everyone thinks they're the hero of their own story" really is. If you…
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Welcome to the audiobook of Space Holes: First Transmission by B. R. Louis, a satirical sci-fi novel. In this episode, Aimond meets more of his fellow crewmates before they have their first alien encounter. This unputdownable story will teach you everything you need to know about marketing to any alien species, even one that’s actively facing a civ…
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In this episode of the Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen chats with author Andy N, who shares insights from his diverse writing journey. Andy has penned ten full-length novels, including Changing Carriages at Birmingham, New Street, a poignant love story, and a memoir detailing his struggles with diabetes. His debut novel, Birth, explores …
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Today we talk with Nikole McDonald-Jones. Spooni, as the art world knows her, is ½ Rocket Scientist, ½ Graphic Designer & ½ Illustrator. We had to find out what that’s all about! References and Links: https://studionini.carrd.co/ --- Music in this episode: Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. htt…
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Welcome to the audiobook of Space Holes: First Transmission by B. R. Louis, a satirical sci-fi novel that follows humanity’s first intergalactic exploratory commerce vessel as it embarks on its mission to sell off-brand misprinted merchandise. Yup, you read that right. When the crew of the GP Gallant come across an alien nation, they must prevent t…
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William Shaw writes crime fiction and adventure thrillers. Show notes: William Shaw The Wild Swimmers Aphantasia The Conspirators Raymond Carver: What We Talk About When We Talk About Love Writers just want to be left alone Elly Griffiths: The Locked Room Martin Green: Seven Types of Adventure Tale: An Etiology of a Major Genre The Interpreter Adam…
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We were excited to talk with author J. Alexander Cohen. He is a novelist, and writer of cozy and cozy-adjacent gay fantasy novels. His latest book Talio’s Codex is out now, published by Space Wizard Science Fantasy. References and Links: https://www.jalexandercohen.com/ https://www.spacewizardsciencefantasy.com/book/talio's-codex --- Music in this …
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On this Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen chats with Marc Crail, a debut author in his seventies who began writing during the pandemic. His first book, Tales Out of School, draws from his experiences working in Amish country. Mark has since published three more books in the series, and a novel inspired by his mother-in-law's life. During t…
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It was great fun getting to talk with one of the guests of honor at ConGregate…Sherrilyn Keyon! She’s a NY bestselling, probably best known for her Dark Hunter series universe. Check it out, and later you can check out the YouTube video! --- Music in this episode: Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 lice…
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Hey, Storyteller! Send me a text message! I'd really love to hear what you think of the podcast! :-) Click HERE to find Comp Titles Crash Course! $97 for limited time! Comp titles--they might be one of the most dreaded topics in the writing world. After all, most of us are writing novels that feel unique, so trying to find a novel “like” ours is a …
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Hey there, spooky-seekers and sci-fantasy fans! In this episode, we’re bringing on three CamCat authors with a knack for conjuring up the spooky and paranormal, and having them work together to write a short story based on the prompt provided to them. Catch a sneak peek at their writing process and how they work as a team to put together a goosebum…
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Welcome to episode 2 of the audiobook of Our Vengeful Souls by Kristi McManus, a dark YA tale that weaves together fantasy and mythology. In this episode, Sereia comes to terms with her new reality and must adjust to life as a human when she reaches land. This unputdownable story will have you questioning your local legends and ready to chase an ad…
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Today we meet Roosevelt Pitt of Amara Entertainment. Amara Entertainment produces and distributes ethic superhero comics to fill the void left by a lack of positive African American heroes in the mainstream marketplace. He's also written children's books, graphic novels, and movie scripts. References and Links: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/pu…
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Welcome to the audiobook of Our Vengeful Souls by Kristi McManus, a dark YA tale that weaves together fantasy and mythology. Sereia is a magical mermaid and a fierce warrior. When she is cursed and betrayed by her brother, she is banished to the human world with the knowledge that if she were to ever return home, she’d turn into a monster. With rev…
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Today we're talking with Yamil Camacho. He is the co-lead for the Gongfarmer's Almanac, a community fanzine for all things related to Goodman Games Dungeon Crawl Classics RPG and a contributing editor for Orthane Productions. References and Links: https://joseyamil.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jyamilwrites/ --- Music in this episode: Fluidscape b…
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Hey, Storyteller! Send me a text message! I'd really love to hear what you think of the podcast! :-) The opening scene of your novel is arguably the most crucial part of your book. If it doesn’t capture readers' curiosity and imagination, they won’t keep reading. No wonder the opening scene is notoriously hard to write! But don’t worry—I’m here to …
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Natasha Bell writes psychological thrillers and teaches creative writing. Show notes: Natasha Bell His Perfect Wife How author Ken Follett sold nearly 200 million books (video showing how he writes) Faber Academy: Finish Your Draft Catherine Lacey: Biography of X Learn more about Scrivener, and check out the ebook Take Control of Scrivener. If you …
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In this episode of Tales from Flat Space, I read chapters 57 through 60, the end of the 4th book in the Survey Intragalactic series entitled “Consortium.” The audio was recorded on August 2, 2024 live on my Twitch stream. Most of my stories contain mature content. Listener discretion is advised. If you’d like to hear me read live, join me on Twitch…
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Fun conversation with Bill Blume. His latest book West of the Apocalypse is available from Time Killer Publishers. He’s written other sci/fi and fantasy books and short stories including one titled The Big Sneeze, which is a comic police procedural with dragons. References and Links: https://www.billblume.net/ https://www.instagram.com/billblume/ h…
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Do you treat your book as a business? On this Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen interviews Ella Ritchie, the founder of Stellar Communications, a company that specializes in non-fiction book publishing, marketing, and PR for self-publishing authors. There is so much that needs to happen to create a successful book launch. Ella offers 6 qui…
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Hey, Storyteller! Send me a text message! I'd really love to hear what you think of the podcast! :-) Writer's block is one of the most challenging hurdles an author can encounter. It has the power to derail brilliant stories and thwart dreams of becoming a published author. But fear not—there are effective strategies to combat this creativity kille…
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In this episode of Tales from Flat Space, I read chapters 53 through 56 of the 4th book in the Survey Intragalactic series entitled “Consortium.” The audio was recorded on July 26, 2024 live on my Twitch stream. Most of my stories contain mature content. Listener discretion is advised. If you’d like to hear me read live, join me on Twitch at twitch…
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Welcome to our first ever book club episode, where our CamCat Unwrapped hosts chat about the audiobook you just listened to with a special guest. Today’s guest is TikTok influencer and freelance editor, Bridget McFadden (@bswift13). Tune in as this group unwraps The Horoscope Writer, with all its twists and turns! If you don’t want to miss a beat, …
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Shane and Rich found a new favorite author in Michael J. Seidlinger. The Body Harvest won us both over instantly, being transgressive AF, utterly brilliant psychological horror with smatterings of body horror, uber violence, and a whole twisted plot of mind-fuckery. Join us in our conversation covering an array of topics from virus chasing--it's a …
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Meet Wendy S. Delmater the editor of the acclaimed science fiction magazine "Abyss and Apex." She's a professional editor of science fiction and fantasy novels and short stores, she's also authored her own short fiction and poetry as well as non-fiction works such as "Confessions of a Female Safety Engineer". References and Links: https://wendysdel…
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In this episode of Tales from Flat Space, I read chapters 49 through 52 of the 4th book in the Survey Intragalactic series entitled “Consortium.” The audio was recorded on July 19, 2024 live on my Twitch stream. Most of my stories contain mature content. Listener discretion is advised. If you’d like to hear me read live, join me on Twitch at twitch…
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Hey, Storyteller! Send me a text message! I'd really love to hear what you think of the podcast! :-)  Most writers understand that creating a character with no flaws is a huge turnoff to readers because it’s hard to feel connected to someone who is perfect and does everything right. But how do you give your protagonist flaws that feel real and auth…
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Welcome to the audiobook of Hunterland by Dana Claire, a gripping YA fantasy. In episode 2, the Davis family gets a taste of how the Hunters operate when they have their first spooky encounter. This unputdownable story will give you all the tools you need to fight off the monsters under your bed. Grab your stakes and your rock salt, audiobook lover…
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Meet David and Lydia Sherrer! David Sherrer is Marketing Director and Lead Game Designer of Chenoweth Press. Chenoweth Press LLC is an independent publisher of books and games written by Lydia and David Sherrer. Its products include award-winning and best-selling novels as well as popular indie game Cat Magic: Lydia is the Award-winning and USA Tod…
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Welcome to the audiobook of Hunterland by Dana Claire, a gripping YA fantasy. The world of vampires, banshees, and other foul creatures might be new to Olivia Davis and her family, but the Hunter family (including hunky Liam Hunter) are no strangers to terrifying monsters. When creepy and mysterious events begin occurring in Olivia’s small hometown…
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In this episode of Tales from Flat Space, I read chapters 45 through 48 of the 4th book in the Survey Intragalactic series entitled “Consortium.” The audio was recorded on July 12, 2024 live on my Twitch stream. Most of my stories contain mature content. Listener discretion is advised. If you’d like to hear me read live, join me on Twitch at twitch…
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Hey, Storyteller! Send me a text message! I'd really love to hear what you think of the podcast! :-) The biggest obstacles writers face are overcoming procrastination and avoiding the dreaded writer’s block. In fact, these obstacles are what stand between them and finishing their novel. But what many writers don’t realize is that the key to conquer…
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It’s not uncommon for people to use their emotional journey to springboard their careers into authorship. Emily Hill is no exception. In this episode of the Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen and Emily chat about Emily’s journey from social work and ministry to becoming a published author, discussing her self-publishing strategy and her per…
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In this episode of Tales from Flat Space, I read chapters 41 through 44 of the 4th book in the Survey Intragalactic series entitled “Consortium.” The audio was recorded on July 5, 2024 live on my Twitch stream. Most of my stories contain mature content. Listener discretion is advised. If you’d like to hear me read live, join me on Twitch at twitch.…
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Meet Rob Howell, best-selling creator of the Shijuren fantasy setting and an author in the Four Horsemen Universe. He writes primarily high fantasy, space opera, military science fiction, and alternate history, usually with mystery mixed into it all. References and Links: https://robhowell.org/blog/ https://firehallsagas.com/tiki-index.php https://…
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Hey, Storyteller! Send me a text message! I'd really love to hear what you think of the podcast! :-) Writing a speculative fiction novel that resonates with readers is tough work. Many writers feel they're doing something wrong when it takes time to create a draft that feels solid and ready to stand on its own two shaky legs. In fact, one of the ve…
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