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Creative Writing Episodes

These episodes feature author interviews, or focus on creative writing specific episodes.
Nov. 25, 2024

Stephen Harrison, Writer, and Tech Lawyer discusses his thriller nove…

Send us a text Writer and tech laywer, Stephen Harrison's work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, WIRED, and many others. In this episode we discuss his latest novel, creative process, AI, ...

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Oct. 21, 2024

Jeff Feingold, Poet discusses creative process, pitfalls, inspiration…

Send us a text Jeffrey M. Feingold is a writer in Boston. His award-winning debut collection of linked short stories, The Black Hole Pastrami , published in 2023, was followed shortly after by his next award-winning book of l...

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July 30, 2024

Chad Boudreux, Author, Lawyer discusses his pivot from the DOJ, to wr…

Send us a Text Message. Chad Boudreaux , whose resume includes a tenure as Deputy Chief of Staff for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, is the author of two thrillers. His first, published last year, was Scavenger Hunt...

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May 21, 2024

Jeff Weddle, Author, Poet

Send us a Text Message. Jeff Weddle is an author, poet, and associate professor at the University of Alabama. He joins the show to discuss his works, his origin story, the importance of libraries, and more. To connect with Je...

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May 6, 2024

Maxim W. Furik, Psychiatrist, Author, discusses creativity, the paran…

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April 8, 2024

John Yamrus, writer discusses his 50 plus year career, his new works,…

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April 1, 2024

Paulette Kennedy, Author discusses her latest book, feminism, inspira…

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Feb. 26, 2024

Elizabeth Szubert, Writer, discusses fave books, tropes, inspirations…

One of my very best friends, and fellow writer's Elizabeth Szubert joins the show to talk shop, but especially about her unique writing journey. Elizabeth Szubert fell in love with the idea of becoming a writer after reading ...

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Feb. 19, 2024

Julie Randall, author of Patient 71 discusses her journey of fighting…

Julie Randall is a speaker, and author of bestselling memoir, Patient 71 in which she documents her cancer journey. Julie was diagnosed with advanced terminal melanoma in 2012 yet defied odds and survived. She joins the podc...

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Feb. 5, 2024

Catherine Brusk, Christian Romance author talks swoony moments, sage …

My bestie Catherine Brusk returns to the show for a romance themed episode. We dish about her books, and fave characters before diving into romantic movies we love (and ones we don't!), swoony books we devoured last year, and...

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Nov. 13, 2023

Dinah Manoff, Actress, Director, and Writer discusses her book, the i…

Actor, Director, and Writer, Dinah Manoff , known for her roles in Grease , Child's Play , Empty Nest , and many more, sits down to discuss her book THE REAL TRUE HOLLYWOOD STORY OF JACKIE GOLD, the importance and impact of t...

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Sept. 25, 2023

Vickie Lan, Writer, Host of the "Speculative Sandbox" Podcast Part 2

Vickie Lan is a writer, and host of Speculative Sandbox, a podcast that delves into writing tropes with industry professionals. This appearance marks Vickie's return to the podcast. She catches me up on what she's been doing ...

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June 12, 2023

Cheyanne Young, Author (Part Two)

Hybrid author, and one of my besties, Cheyanne Young returns to the show to discuss new projects, her love of puzzles, and gently scold me about the importance of outlining in one's writing process. Don't miss all the banter,...

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May 1, 2023

Jack Canfora, playwright, actor, musician, educator

John Lawrence "Jack" Canfora is an Award-Winning American playwright, actor, musician and teacher. After receiving his dramatic training at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, he began his career as an actor in regi...

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April 3, 2023

John Cotter, Author, Playwright (PART TWO)

The brilliant author and playwright, John Cotter returns to the podcast mere weeks before his memoir, LOSING MUSIC hits the shelves. We discuss a myriad of subjects, and always, his deep introspection is a delight. Tune in, a...

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Feb. 27, 2023

Paulette Kennedy, Author

Originally from the Ozarks, Paulette Kennedy now divides her time between her Missouri hometown and Los Angeles, where she lives with her family and a menagerie of rescue pets. When she isn’t writing, she enjoys tending to he...

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Feb. 20, 2023

Nikkolas Smith, Artist, ARTivist, NYT Bestselling Illustrator

Nikkolas Smith , a native of Houston, Texas, is a Master of Architecture recipient from Hampton University. After designing theme parks at Walt Disney Imagineering for 11 years, he is now an ARTivist, Concept artist, Children...

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Feb. 6, 2023

Heather Hutchison, Musician, & Author discusses finding solace and su…

Heather Hutchison is the Amazon best-selling author of Holding On by Letting Go: A Memoir, and an award-winning singer/songwriter with four albums released to date. old with both heart-wrenching honesty and sharp whit, Holdin...

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Jan. 23, 2023

Dr. Tracy Floreani, Professor, Literary Critic

Tracy Floreani is Professor of English at Oklahoma City University where she teaches American literature and writing. She also serves as Director of the Center for Interpersonal Studies through Film and Literature, the univer...

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Jan. 9, 2023

Bruce Coville, Children's Author

Children’s author, Bruce Coville has been writing for over 40 years and has over 100 books published including MY TEACHER IS AN ALIEN, and some of my all time personal favorites, INTO THE LAND OF THE UNICORNS, and BRUCE COVIL...

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Nov. 7, 2022

Vickie Lan, Author, Podcaster

Vickie Lan is a writer, and host of Speculative Sandbox, a podcast that delves into writing tropes with industry professionals. In this episode we dig deep into being Asian-American in the creative field, and touch on lighter...

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June 6, 2022

Rachel May, Author, Editor, Book Coach

Rachel May from Golden May Editing returns to the podcast for a special "mini-sode"! This episode is also available as a video on YouTube here In this episode, Rachel digs into more things she loves about her career as a book...

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April 4, 2022

Elizabeth MacDuffie, Editor

Elizabeth MacDuffie is the Editor-In-Chief of Meat for Tea: The Valley Review. It was founded by Elizabeth MacDuffie and Alexandra Wagman. MFT is a non-academic affiliated magazine committed to recognizing and featuring the w...

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Feb. 28, 2022

Colleen Thompson, Author

Author Colleen Thompson joins the show to discuss her newest book DANGER AT CLEARWATER CROSSING, as well as the creative process, what it takes to make it in publishing, and so much more. From the historical novels that began...

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