Join Tim and LeeAnna for Alchemy... the podcast from Effigy Press where we wholeheartedly embrace the delightful chaos of life. Whether you’re a fiction writer trying to un-screw-up your craft, or just someone who loves watching the world spin off its axis and needs new material for your next cocktail party meltdown, we’ve got you covered.

Today, our podcasters dive into the idea that life is like a pinball machine. Sure, we can control the flippers, but like the metal ball, we’re constantly bouncing off the sides—aka, other people, random events, and the absolute unpredictability of the universe. (Don’t worry, it’s not depressing. Mostly.) Writers, prepare to break all the rules. Non-writers, buckle up anyway—it’s bound to get twisted.

Of course, as with all our podcasts, we’ve spared you the unsolicited joy of ads for solar panels you’ll never install because, you know, maybe you’re not ready to turn your roof into a solar farm just yet. You’re welcome—because we care about your energy levels (and your personal space). And if one slips in, I swear we didn’t approve it. Just blame it on the algorithm’s misguided attempt at saving the planet one unsolicited ad at a time.

Links

‘Garbage Day’ newsletter can be found here: https://www.garbageday.email/

The book Tim references about Proust is ‘How Proust Can Change Your Life’ by Alain de Botton (not ‘Bottom’ as it sounds in the podcast) and is here: https://www.alaindebotton.com/literature/ - it is one of Tim’s favorites and a frequent gift of his to hostesses and friends.

Read The Snark’s review of this podcast here. Writers’ prompts for this podcast are here. Submission page for Effigy Press here. Effigy Press here.

Intro music: brighter days by Oliver Massa https://uppbeat.io/t/oliver-massa/brighter-days License code: S4QNBRVN0S5MTNW4

Outro music: nightdrive by mood-maze https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/nightdrive. License code: OGGKCMVJLUMOBW5P