Episodios

  • Episode 54: Cozy Murders - A Visit With Susan Keene
    Jul 16 2025

    Have you ever thought about murdering someone, but in a friendly sort of way so people find it entertaining or amusing?

    Well, Susan Keene has books that will be right up your alley.

    Join Jared and Chris as they sit down and talk all things murder, mystery, mayhem, and baking with a prolific Cozy Mystery author as she shares her writing journey and gives us insights into what she has planned for her future endeavors.

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    1 h y 24 m
  • Episode 53: Toothpaste Engineers And Metal Detectors
    Jul 3 2025

    How does a conversation jump from metal detecting to toothpaste to strawberry flavoring?

    Well, you're about to find out.

    Jared is out this week, so jump into a crazy conversation as Chris is joined, once again, by Caleb, but this time there's no supervision!

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    1 h y 23 m
  • Episode 52: Learning With Liz - Plot Twists vs Plot Reveals
    Jun 25 2025

    Bro! Do you even plot?

    Do you know a plot twist when you see one? One about a plot reveal?

    Hey, those sound like the same thing, right? Well, they are actually different aspects of plot creation.

    "But how do they differ?" one might ask, and we're so very glad you did.

    Join Jared and Chris as they sit down, once again, with the talented Liz Verity to discuss these important plot devices and how you can be a better writer if you understand the difference.

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    1 h y 7 m
  • Episode 51: Know The Rules Before You Break Them
    May 15 2025

    Is wrestling real? Maybe. But one thing's for sure: wresters are incredible athletes and have to be masters at their craft to pull off the feats they do in the ring. If you want to create great things, you have to work on becoming great and honing your skills, you also have to learn all the rules that make what you're doing good. Once you understand the rules and you've mastered them, then you can figure out how to break them to create masterpieces that are uniquely yours. Join Jared and Chris as they discuss with Caleb what it takes to become good enough to break the rules and forge a path of your own.

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    52 m
  • Episode 50: Learning With Liz - Diversity Of Characters
    May 8 2025

    Do you know how to make your characters jump off the page with their own unique personalities?

    The world you create needs characters, and those characters must have...character!

    Join Jared and Chris as they chat with Liz about the importance of giving your characters the diverse personalities that will make them each unique and make your readers fall in love.

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    1 h y 15 m
  • Episode 49: A Chat With Lynn
    Apr 30 2025

    More stories after Duncan the Dragon?

    Absolutely!

    Author Lynn Combs is back and she is going strong. Join Jared and Chris as they talk about new children stories in the works, progress on on Avalina's tale, and upcoming events with Lynn.

    And, as always, travel with them down the warrens and ways that twist and turn in unimaginable directions.

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    1 h y 16 m
  • Episode 48: Preaching and Monologues and Diatribes, Oh my!
    Apr 24 2025

    We all have things we're passionate about.

    Ideas. Moral quandries. Philosophical perspectives.

    When it comes to story telling, remember: It's about the story.

    Join Jared and Chris as they talk about the pitfalls of monologuing and embedding your world views into the stories you tell. What does that do to readers? How can you avoid falling into the trap?

    Good writers will invite everyone to read, regardless of the perspectives the author wants to share.

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    1 h y 7 m
  • Episode 47: Caleb's Turn To Write
    Apr 17 2025

    Have you tried wring and just can't get the story out of your brain fast enough?

    Caleb has been there, tried that, and that was enough.

    For now, he won't be a writer.

    Join Jared and Chris as they have another discussion with Caleb and dive into his thoughts and challenges around writing a story.

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    1 h