Best William R Hincy Podcasts (2025)

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From oral storytelling to LitRPG - author Seth Ring discusses shaping your authentic author journey 2:01:57

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Send us a text Power Levels to start the show… Storytelling: 56 Laughs: 89 Heart: 76 Sobriety: -150 Power Levels to end the show Storytelling: 6 Laughs: 8 Heart: 7 Drunkenness: 15,009 LitRPG author Seth Ring stops by the bar to discuss growing up in West Africa reading adult books, his transition from a career in software to writing full time, mean…

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True Crime With a Whiskey Chaser | The Prosecutors pod visit the bar 1:37:45

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Send us a text Check out The Prosecutors podcast here: https://prosecutorspodcast.com/about-the-podcast/ On this episode of Writers Drinking Whiskey, we're chatting with hosts of The Prosecutors true crime podcast, Alice LaCour and Brett Talley. Join us as Brett and Alice weigh in on marital objections, the state of true crime, what we're not talki…

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Crime Fiction and the Call of the Unsolved | WDW with Reed Farrel Coleman 2:00:13

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Send us a text What takes precedence, the laws of God, Society or man? Bestselling author Reed Farrel Coleman stops by Writers Drinking Whiskey to discuss the true crime inspirations for his crime fiction, and to share some drinks, laughs, and writing tips. Sponsors… Hincy’s books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/William-R.-Hincy/author/B07ZYB5FHZ Co…

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Indie writing is the FUTURE | Sci-Fi author Rohan O'Duill discusses indie fiction, AI, & Irish jokes 1:04:50

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Send us a text Think independently in every aspect of life—including your writing. In this episode of Writers Drinking Whiskey, you'll get an uncensored and unfiltered look at the creative process and how it is changing in today's age of independent publishing and artificial intelligence. Links: Join our COMMUNITY on members for exclusive perks and…

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Episode 132 - Veena Gokhale: Annapurna's Bounty 44:54

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Montreal author Veena Gokhale's new collection, Annapurna's Bounty: Indian Food Legends Retold (Dundurn Press), is a literary smorgasbord. It's a potent brew of folk tales, myths and legends taken from India's rich tapestry of oral and written history, re-imagined for modern readers. But the best surprise is the inclusion of recipes for the individ…

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From traumatic brain injury to emerging author | LitRPG author Jason J. Willis 1:18:56

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Send us a text After a traumatic brain injury left him with a rare form of amnesia, Jason J. Willis reconnected with the world through reading, transforming his personality in unexpected ways and leading to a lifelong love of storytelling. In this thought-provoking episode of Writers Drinking Whiskey, we explore the evolving landscape of storytelli…

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Real Writers Push Through the Bad Ideas | Writers Drinking Whiskey with Sandra Arnold 1:06:03

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Send us a text Have you ever crashed a hot air balloon? Hear the harrowing (and quite hilarious) tale from author Sandra Arnold. We also discuss overcoming grief and she reads some of her truly scintillating flash fiction. Today’s drinking game: drink whenever we do! Watch video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/T0Sz_0dovOU Brought to you by Whiskey-Win…

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Episode 131 - J.D. Barker 34:59

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As a child, NY Times bestselling author J.D. Barker would never set foot in the basement. He'd read the stories about what happens to little boys who wander off into places like that. Now he's writing those stories - and they're doing the same thing to a whole new generation of readers. SOMETHING I KEEP UPSTAIRS is his latest. It's from Simon & Sch…

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Episode 130 - Catherine Bush: "Skin" 41:07

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Toronto author Catherine Bush writes about intimacy and connection - but ventures far beyond the human-to-human. She explores the indefinable realm where it may be possible for the natural world to reveal to us the sublime nature of all things - if we have the courage to see. Her new collection is Skin (Goose Lane Editions). For this episode, the t…

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From Stage to Story to Podcast | Short Story Today host John Savino 1:21:30

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Send us a text Grab your favorite bourbon (or tea) and pull up a stool because we’re having a free-flowing conversation fueled by whiskey and a passion for the short story. On this episode of Writers Drinking Whiskey, host William R. Hincy sits down with the multi-talented John DiSavino – voice actor, stage director, podcast host, and all-around Re…

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🩸 The Oldest Vampire Legends & The Future of Horror Writing w/ JD Barker | Writers Drinking Whiskey 48:13

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Send us a text You’re not just a reader—you’re a seeker of dark truths. Ever wonder why vampire myths exist in nearly every culture? What if there’s something real behind the legend? Bestselling author JD Barker joins host William R. Hincy to unravel the origins of vampire lore, the hidden secrets in Bram Stoker’s Dracula, and the future of horror …

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Episode 129 - William R. Hincy: "Flying" 57:51

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SoCal author William R. Hincy discusses his collection WITHOUT EXPIRATION, winner of the 2021 American Book Fest American Fiction Prize. He's the host of the long-running literary interview series on YouTube known as WRITERS DRINKING WHISKEY. We read "Flying," which was first published in Ancient Paths Literary Magazine. https://williamrhincy.com/ …

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Consumerism, writing collaborations, and reading Kafka in 2nd Grade | Linda Joffe Hull on WDW 1:27:13

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Send us a text What does reading Kafka’s “Metamorphosis” at 8 years old do to a person? Well, it may just lead to becoming a writer, or getting an economy degree, or becoming a lifelong book thief... Join us for a lively chat about childhood, economics, and growing into the writer you’ve always aspired to me. Today’s drinking game: drink whenever w…

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Studying Sasquatch: Science beefs, hostile audiences, & weighing the evidence with Dr. Jeff Meldrum 2:22:01

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Send us a text Are you the kind of person who questions everything? Do you crave the stories that exist on the edges of reality—the ones that challenge what we think we know? If so, get yourself a cold one and pull up a stool. In this episode of Writers Drinking Whiskey, we're joined by Dr. Jeff Meldrum, a renowned anthropologist, author, and leadi…

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Episode 128 - Laury A. Egan: "The Impaired Pair" 40:55

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Award-winning NJ author Laury A. Egan's new collection is Contrary - an eclectic mix of twenty-one stories which also includes a two-act play. She's the author of seventeen books of fiction and four poetry volumes. We read her story "The Impaired Pair," which appears in Contrary. https://www.lauryaegan.com/ Support the show…

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Catharsis, horror, and stiff drinks – an illuminating chat with horror author Vaugh A. Jackson 1:00:53

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Send us a text What is it about darkness that intrigues us, even beckons us? Join us as we speculate on the darkness, delve into the darkness, and laugh in the face of fear. Today’s drinking game: drink whenever we say “horror!” Sponsors… Hincy’s books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/William-R.-Hincy/author/B07ZYB5FHZ Jackon’s books: https://www.ama…

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Dying on the job - a cop's life (and death) | Mark Bergin on Writers Drinking Whiskey 1:46:49

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Send us a text After dying twice on his job as a cop, Mark Bergin retired from the force and transitioned to a new career: writing. Join us for a drink as we discuss high-speed chases, his time as a reporter prior to joining law enforcement, what happens when we die, and Mark reads from his upcoming novel. Mark Bergin retired from the Alexandria, V…

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Episode 127 - SAW PALM: Florida Literature and Art - Issue 19: Florida Strange 1:04:18

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The literary journal Saw Palm was created in 2006 by John Henry Fleming, Phd and the MFA students of the Creative Writing Program at the University of South Florida. Saw Palm's mission is to go beyond the tourist brochures and capture the unique experience of Florida lives, landscapes, and tropes. The episode features a discussion about the making …

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You ain't never seen a book like me - talking Pirates of Appalachia with William R. Hincy 2:00:53

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Send us a text The show has been hijacked! To celebrate the serialization of host William R. Hincy's epic absurdist satire, PIRATES OF APPALACHIA, a few illustrious (and tipsy) members of the Writers Drinking Whiskey community stop by to turn the tables and interview HIM! Join Dario Ciriello, Diane Hammond, and Sue Alcon O'Connor as they grill, jab…

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Episode 126 - Caitlin Galway: A Song for Wildcats 50:05

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Award-winning Toronto author Caitlin Galway speaks with us about her "mad scientist" approach to writing, which has produced some of the most startling and original fiction being written today. Her new collection is A Song for Wildcats, published by Dundurn Press. https://caitlingalway.wixsite.com/caitlin-l-galway Support the show…

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Bomba Dancing and Quoting the Raven | Writers Drinking Whiskey with Jessica L. Sparrow 1:47:14

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Send us a text Connecting with writers and discussing the trials and tribulations, the successes and failures, the tips and pitfalls, is REWARDING. And if that’s corny, well, we don’t care! Join author Jessica L. Sparrow as we dare to be corny and discuss her love of Edgar Allen Poe, the long editing process, and more. Join us! Thanks for tuning in…

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Episode 125 - Pratap Reddy: "Storm in a Teacup" 59:47

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Canadian author Pratap Reddy was born in India, but has lived in Mississauga, Ontario since 2002. In his fiction, he pays homage to the courageous men and women who have braved hardships of every kind while seeking a new future in the West. His new collection is Remaindered People & Other Stories (Guernica Editions). From the collection, we read "S…

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Poetry, Fishing and Day Kink | Adam Vines on Writers Drinking Whiskey 1:22:43

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Send us a text Poet Adam Vines joins the show to discuss managing a fishing lake, social media's impact on poetry, Day Kink (his collaborative poetry collection, honestly), and to read some of his poetry. Adam Vines is editor of Birmingham Poetry Review, coauthor of According to Discretion (Unicorn Press, 2015), and author of The Coal Life (Univers…

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Episode 124 - Sarah Freligh: "All That Water" 1:02:01

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Award-winning NY author Sarah Freligh joins us to discuss her new collection OTHER EMERGENCIES (Univ of Arkansas Press), which is the 2025 Moon City Press Editors Choice Selection. Her oeuvre includes several poetry collections and a novella. We read "All That Water," which was first published in Stone Canoe. https://sarahfreligh.com/ Support the s…

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Black Panthers, Sasquatch, and Middle School | Michael Mayes with William R. Hincy 2:28:58

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Send us a text Are there shadow cats roaming North America, large unknown wood apes lurking about in the forests, and strange little beans populating middle schools from sea to shining sea? Join a special episode of WRITERS DRINKING WHISKEY: Storytellers and Storymakers series as we discuss all this (and more) with author Michael Mayes. Today’s dri…

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Episode 123 - Fija Callaghan: "Life, Death, and Other Complications" 45:29

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With her debut collection Frail Little Embers, UK author Fija Callaghan has created a literary offering that will enchant and delight readers. In this beguiling work, she's re-imagined myths and folk and fairy tales, offering inspiring examples of the resilience of the human spirit. We read, from the collection: "Life, Death, and Other Complication…

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Control, Love & British Accents: A Candid Chat with Romance Author Astra Capone 1:38:30

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Send us a text For writers and readers who appreciate depth beyond the typical romance formula... Join us for an intimate conversation with Astra Capone, author of the For Me Once series, as she reveals how she blends psychological complexity with steamy romance. From her British literature background to crafting compelling character dynamics, disc…

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Giving Free Willy a High Five 👋 | author Diane Hammond with William R. Hincy 1:50:41

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Send us a text Where did you grow the most as a writer, or just as a person? Your hometown, while traveling, an adopted home on a different coast? Join author extraordinaire Diane Hammond and William R. Hincy as we discuss the alchemy that is the writing process, the possibility of reincarnation, and Diane’s current work in progress. Today’s drinki…

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Episode 122 - T.D. Johnston: "The First Key" 1:04:23

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Indiana author T.D. Johnston is the founder and editor of Short Story America, a small press that publishes the Short Story America anthology series in addition to author story collections and novels. Friday Afternoon and Other Stories, his first collection, won the 2017 International Book Award Prize for Short Fiction. We read "The First Key" from…

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Nature, Narrative, and Authentic Marketing: Emanuel Rose on Disconnecting from AI 56:20

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Send us a text It is now more vital than ever to SCHEDULE a time to get outdoors, take a breath, and detox from artificial intelligence overload. Join a special episode of Writers Drinking Whiskey that is neither artificial nor intelligent as we discuss cutting-edge marketing and the importance of being present in nature. Links: Hincy’s books: http…

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Whiskey, Crime, and Writing: A Spirited Chat with Reavis Wortham 🍻📚 1:34:19

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Send us a text Welcome to another edition of Writers Drinking Whiskey, your literary happy hour! 🍻 This episode features award-winning author Reavis Wortham, known for his gripping crime and historical fiction novels. Join host William R. Hincy as they discuss Reavis' writing journey, storytelling inspirations, and the art of crafting compelling ch…

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Dancing Through Fiction | Author D.A. Spruzen on Writers Drinking Whiskey 1:21:59

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Send us a text Author D.A. Spruzen stops by the bar to discuss the rhythm of storytelling, writing historical fiction, and breaking out of ruts. Join us! Today’s drinking game: drink whenever we do! Sponsors… Hincy’s books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/William-R.-Hincy/author/B07ZYB5FHZ Spruzen’s books: https://www.daspruzen.com/books Hincy’s webs…

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Strange Things and Healing Words | Sue Alcon O’Connor On Grief, UFOs, and Writing 1:17:08

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Send us a text “Grieving mothers do strange things,” author Sue Alcon O’Connor tells us on this episode of WRITERS DRINKING WHISKEY, and we cover the gambit of “strange” things, from the mysteries of grief to UFOs, ghosts, and what you call multiple bigfoots. Today’s drinking game: drink whenever we do! Links: Hincy’s website: https://williamrhincy…

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Inspiring dread and confronting evil | Laughter and riveting conversation with author T.D. Johnston 2:32:29

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Send us a text What is the nature of evil? Is there such things as Good and Evil, or are matters of good and evil simply constructs of man. Join us for a substantial conversation with returning guest, author T.D. Johnston, as we discuss hopelessness, failure, risks, and still manage to have a great time. Today’s drinking game: drink whenever we say…

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Exploring the Unseen: Niles Reddick on Near-Death Experiences, UFOs, and Short Fiction 1:30:22

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Send us a text What do near-death experiences, UFO/UAPs, and short fiction have in common? This episode of Writers Drinking Whiskey features prolific short story writer Niles Reddick! Today’s drinking game: drink whenever we say UFO! Links: Hincy’s books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/William-R.-Hincy/author/B07ZYB5FHZ Hincy’s website: https://will…

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UFOs, Ghosts, and Whiskey - OH MY! Authors Linda Zimmermann and William R. Hincy 2:03:18

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Send us a text Have you ever witnessed something you couldn’t explain? Something that changed the way you see the world and your place in it? Join us as we talk to award-winning author Linda Zimmermann about her encounters with UFOs in the Hudson Valley, ghost investigations, and fiction writing. And get ready to laugh at Bad Science, bad jokes, an…

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Episode 121 - Holiday Episode Redux 1:51:48

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We've brought back a newly-packaged edition of our 2022 Holiday episode, featuring stories selected from our contest submissions that year, as well as a few by authors who were guests on the podcast. We've added a story from 1917 that was discovered in the archives of Project Gutenberg, and was featured in Episode 4 of the first edition of Short St…

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Spooky tales and killer moms | Writers Drinking Whiskey with Amanda R. Woomer 2:00:29

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Send us a text Why drives mom’s to kill? Join us for a lively conversation as we discuss Amanda R. Woomer’s latest book, KILLER MOMS, along with her extensive travels, funeral practices, grief, what happens when we die, and AWESOME DADS. Today’s drinking game: drink whenever we say “killer!” Sponsors: Hincy’s books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Wi…

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Justice on the Rocks: Dana King Dives into Crime Fiction 1:45:46

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Send us a text What is it about crime and the pursuit of justice we find so compelling? Dana King stops by the Writers Drinking Whiskey bar to discuss crime fiction and why it is perhaps the ultimate genre for expressing what ails society. He also downs a “Depth Charge” cocktails and reads from his latest book. Today’s drinking game: drink whenever…

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Stories of Thanksgiving 59:52

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This week we've created an audiobook anthology of short stories about thanksgiving - not the holiday, per se, but the things that Thanksgiving represents: family bonds, gratitude, and benevolence. There are nine stories by five authors: Mathieu Cailler, Melissa Ostrom, Andrea Rinard, John Sheirer, and Hart Vetter. Featuring the voices of Daniel Dyk…

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Episode 119 - Danila Botha: "Don't Look Back" 57:00

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Toronto author Danila Botha's third story collection, Things That Cause Inappropriate Happiness (Guernica Editions), moves uniquely through time. She combines multigenerational stories that eloquently reflect on history with contemporary stories of the lives and loves of urban youth. Sierra Lidén reads "Don't Look Back," which was first published i…

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Episode 118 - Eliot Parker: "Giving" 1:16:17

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Mississippi author Eliot Parker's second collection of stories is something of a love letter to the hard-working people of Appalachia that he's come to appreciate in the many years he's lived in the territory. Table For Two (Colorful Crow Publishing) is a multi-genre collection of tales that focus on one-on-one conversations with heart and humor. W…

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From Punk Rock to Policing: Evening with David Swinson on Counter-Culture, Crime, and Creative Craft 1:45:41

10M ago1:45:41

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Send us a text What do punk rock, the cult classic buddy flick ROADSIDE PROPHETS, and law enforcement have in common? The answer: author David Swinson. From his time booking and promoting punk rock and alternative legends like the Violent Femmes, Social Distortion, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, to his relationships with Hunter S. Thompson and Timo…

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Episode 117 - Jeffrey M. Feingold: "My Left Foot" 55:43

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Award-winning Massachusetts author Jeffrey Feingold will see his third short story collection published this fall. A FINE MADNESS - AND OTHER MAD STORIES (MFT Press) is a combination of literary realism and magical realism that crosses over, at times, into the surreal. What binds it all together, though, is the humor. We read "My Left Foot" from hi…

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Episode 116 - Marguerite Sheffer: "The Observer's Cage" 1:15:25

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New Orleans author Marguerite Sheffer is a Professor of Practice at Tulane University, where she teaches courses in design thinking and speculative fiction as tools for social change. Read her collection The Man in the Banana Trees (Univ of Iowa Press) to see how it's done. We read "The Observer's Cage," which was first published in The Offing. htt…

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Episode 115 - Nina Schuyler: "Brethren and Sistren" 1:13:47

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Bay Area author Nina Schuler doesn't subscribe to the "write what you know" school of thought. For her, that would just be boring. In her fiction, she writes fearlessly about complex subjects like AI and the science of climate change, and makes us think about what roles we might take in an effort to make the world a better place. Karen Joy Fowler, …

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Episode 114 - Janis Hubschman: "Please See Me" 1:11:09

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New Jersey author Janis Hubschman was a marathon runner, so she understands the true meaning of endurance. The women in her debut story collection Take Me With You Next Time (Betty Books) are athletes and outdoorswomen who find themselves on terrain that challenges not only their bodies, but their hearts and minds, too. We read "Please See Me," whi…

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Episode 113 - Tara Isabel Zambrano: Ruined a Little When We Are Born 49:53

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Author Tara Isabel Zambrano is an electrical engineer by day, where she relies on her left brain in designing semiconductors. She balances that by ensuring that her right brain gets time to do some playing - particularly in the form of writing fiction. Of her new collection Ruined a Little When We Are Born (Dzanc Books), Laura Picklesimer, author o…

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Is Sasquatch an artifact of the mind or biological reality | Matt Pruitt on The Phenomenal Sasquatch 3:19:52

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Send us a text Would you kill a bigfoot to prove its existence? Author Matt Pruitt stops by to discuss his new book The Phenomenal Sasquatch: Seeking the Natural Origins of a Cultural Icon. We dive deep into the mystery, discussing what makes the iconic footprints so compelling, the infamous Patterson-Gimlin film, and the morality of killing a Sasq…

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Episode 112 - Viggy Parr Hampton: "The Waiting Mortuary" 55:21

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Georgia author Viggy Parr Hampton discovered that the best way to find the satisfyingly scary horror stories she craved was to write them herself. She's just published her second novel, Much Too Vulgar, which has been described by Ronald Malfi, bestselling author of Small Town Horror as “A brash, unapologetic, and often funny novel with a delightfu…

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