Episodios

  • 377. The Appeal of Opposites Attract in Fiction, with Becca Kinzer
    Apr 2 2026

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    Returning guest and author Becca Kinzer discusses one of the most popular tropes in fiction, the perfect balance needed in writing opposing love interests, and why these kinds of stories appeal to audiences.

    Swing by Becca's website:
    https://www.beccakinzer.com/about

    Check out her catalogue, including Not What We Pictured:
    https://beccakinzer.com/shop/

    Follow Becca across her socials (and see if she's found her favorite opposites-attract couple):
    https://www.instagram.com/beccaannkinzer/?hl=en
    https://www.bookbub.com/authors/becca-kinzer


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    26 m
  • 376. A Family Affair: How to Portray Sibling Relationships, with Farah Naz Rishi
    Mar 26 2026

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    Author and voice actor Farah Naz Rishi stops by to discuss how different siblings can be even growing up in the same environment, the highs and lows of these relationships, and what's important to think about when writing them accurately.

    Visit Farah's website to find more of her insights:
    https://farahnazrishi.com/

    Grab a copy of her books (including The Flightless Birds of New Hope):
    https://farahnazrishi.com/books/
    https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-flightless-birds-of-new-hope

    Follow for more about Farah and her work on her socials:
    https://www.instagram.com/farahnazrishi/
    https://www.tiktok.com/@farahnazrishi
    https://bsky.app/profile/farahnazrishi.bsky.social

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    27 m
  • 375. The Only Thing to Fear Is a Blank Page . . . with Ginny Kubitz Moyer
    Mar 19 2026

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    Author and educator Ginny Kubitz Moyer discusses some common fears that surround new and seasoned writers alike, gives tips on how to push past them, and talks about how sometimes bad writing can mean you're doing it right.

    Stop by Ginny's website to see more:
    https://ginnymoyer.org/

    Peruse her catalogue of books:
    https://ginnymoyer.org/books/

    Connect further with Ginny on her socials (or even sign up for her newsletter):
    https://www.instagram.com/moyerginny/
    https://www.pinterest.com/ginnykubitzmoyer/
    https://ginnymoyer.org/contact/

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    26 m
  • 374. High Thrill and Low Body Count: The Hidden Genre, with Kristine Delano
    Mar 12 2026

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    Author and former executive Kristine Delano reveals the hidden layers of financial thrillers, how to portray suspense and tension without (too much) blood, and the character work that drives it all.

    Find more of Kristine's work on her website:
    https://kristinedelano.com/

    Grab her debut, The Lies We Trade, for yourself:
    https://kristinedelano.com/#debut

    Sign up for Kristine's newsletter and follow her on Instagram for more thrills:
    https://www.instagram.com/kristine.delano.writer/
    https://wallstreetsuspense.substack.com/

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    28 m
  • 373. The Future is Now: How Technology is Outpacing Fiction, with Lee Schneider
    Mar 5 2026

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    Author and producer Lee Schneider analyzes the use of technology in storytelling, how authors are trying to keep up with its rapid innovation in real life, and gives tips on how this rise of tech could be used as inspiration for your writing.

    Learn more on Lee's website:
    https://leeschneiderbooks.com/

    Check out his books here:
    https://leeschneiderbooks.com/books/

    Follow all of Lee's projects on his socials:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/docuguy/
    https://instagram.com/leeschneiderbooks

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    28 m
  • 372. Parables and Lessons in Plain Sight, with Bill Cates
    Feb 26 2026

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    Author and speaker Bill Cates (not to be confused with Bill Gates, he points out) discusses what exactly a parable is, why lessons in stories are important, and how it is easier to hide them in a narrative than you may think.

    Look at all of Bill's fascinating material on his website:
    https://referralcoach.com/

    Grab your copy of The Hidden Heist here:
    https://referralcoach.com/the-hidden-heist/

    See more of what Bill is up to on his socials:
    https://www.facebook.com/ReferralCoach
    https://www.youtube.com/@BillCatesReferralCoach/videos

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    28 m
  • 371. Art Reflecting Life: Using Humor to Diffuse Intense Situations, with Richard Walter
    Feb 19 2026

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    Screenwriter and former professor Richard Walter stops by to discuss humor in fiction and real life, how we use it within story, and explain why it is an important part of the human condition.

    Check out Richard's website and his variety of work:
    https://www.richardwalterbooks.com/

    Connect with Richard on his socials:
    https://www.facebook.com/ProfRichardWalter/
    https://x.com/ProfWalter

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    19 m
  • 370. Ghosts Are for Everyone: A Deep Dive into Ghosts with Daniel Braum
    Feb 12 2026

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    Author Daniel Braum returns to discuss ghost stories, how they have changed across the centuries, and how the genre has evolved beyond the original ghastly figures of legend.

    Peruse Dan's catalogue and learn more about him:
    https://www.amazon.com/stores/Daniel-Braum/author/B01F9C69PS
    https://bloodandstardust.wordpress.com/about/

    Check out Dan's other ghostly tales on his socials:
    https://www.facebook.com/DanielBraumFiction/
    https://www.instagram.com/daniel_braum/

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    21 m