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English
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194 episodes
since March 12, 2021
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Jacqueline White discusses her love of writing darkromantasy, her journey to getting her debut novel published by a major publisher, and why creating a story bible is essential for writers. Jacqueline White is a dark romantasy author who writesemotionally driven stories about power, survival, and …

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Aga Maksimowska explores the discipline shared byhigh-performance athletes and authors, her interest in stories of displacement and identity, and why relationships remain at the heart of her fiction. Aga Maksimowska is the author of GIANT, the 2013Toronto Book Award finalist coming-of-age novel ab…
Tyler Funk discusses how his childhood sparked his filmmaking career, why his documentary BOT LOVE captures only a snapshot of the rapidly evolving world of AI, and how artificial intelligence can help fill the void of loneliness for some people. Tyler Funk is an award-winning documentary director…
Jen Frankel discusses her many roles as an author, open mic host, and print-on-demand publishing expert, why atmosphere is essential to effective horror, and why developing resilience is one of the most important skills for new writers. Jen Frankel is the author of several novels, a short fiction …
Sonido Reyes discusses their journey to becoming a writerand advocate for LGBTQ+ creators, how To Our Untamed Core was inspired by The Hunger Games, and the role real-life events play in their worldbuilding process. Sonido Reyes is the award-winning and bestsellingauthor of The Lesbiana's Guide to…
Jane Hamilton talks about how an intern at Harper’sdiscovered her story and helped launch her writing career, how a novel evolves throughout the writing process, and what makes a character truly memorable.   Jane Hamilton’s novels have won literary prizes, have been made into films, and have been i…
Robin Blackburn McBride talks about the differences between writing novels and poetry, why she chose to set River of Dreams in a 1920s mental institution, and what makes a character memorable to readers. Robin Blackburn McBride is the author of two novels, Riverof Dreams and The Shining Fragments,…
Judith Kerman discusses how writing workshops help authors grow, the inspiration behind A Hard Frost—a poetry collection exploring aging, disability, resilience, and spirituality—and why she compares the critical mind to a golden retriever that can become either your best friend oryour worst enemy.…
Ed Seaward discusses the inspiration behind writing aGothic novel set in London, Ontario, whether marketing at book fairs can help authors reach new readers, and how plot keeps a mystery moving. Ed Seaward’s novel London Gothic will be published by Dark Winter Press in October, 2026. His debut nov…
V. N. Alexander shares how her academic career has enrichedher fiction, why language itself fascinates her, and the role discipline plays in sustaining a creative practice. About the Author V. N. Alexander has published threeliterary fiction novels— Smoking Hopes (recipient of Washington Prize for…
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