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Dark Corners with David Allen Voyles features original tales of terror narrated by the author himself in the vein of old classic radio shows like Lights Out and Inner Sanctum, yet beware...these tales are even darker. The eerie yet beautiful music by dark ambient musician/composer Mombi Yuleman further ensures a spine-tingling experience for those brave enough to venture into the Dark Corners.
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Writing is solitary. Being a writer shouldn’t have to be. The Indie Writer Podcast is currently in the process of being reconceptualized. New episodes coming 2025. Stay tuned.
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Welcome to the Indie Writer Podcast where we talk about all things writing and indie publishing. Today, hosts Jacqui Castle and Becca Spence Dobias are excited to talk about HORROR RETELLINGS with Adam McOmber. Adam McOmber is the author of three novels, The White Forest (Simon and Schuster), Jesus and John (Lethe), and The Ghost Finders (JournalSt…
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Author Mentorship Programs with Gwynne Jackson & Naina Kumar
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Welcome to the Indie Writer Podcast where we talk about all things writing and indie publishing. Today we are excited to talk about author mentorship programs with Gwynne Jackson and Naina Kumar! Gwynne Jackson writes across multiple genres. A 2018 Golden Heart® finalist in contemporary romance, her books explore the nature of love, human interacti…
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Writing for Audio with Jamieson Ridenhour & David Allen Voyles
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Welcome to the Indie Writer Podcast where we talk about all things writing and indie publishing. Today we are excited to talk about Jamieson Ridenhour and David Allen Voyles. Jamieson Ridenhour is the writer and producer of the popular audio drama Palimpsest, the author of the werewolf murder-mystery Barking Mad, and writer and director of the awar…
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Welcome to the Indie Writer Podcast where we talk about all things writing and indie publishing. Today we are excited to talk about Beach Reads with Annie McQuaid. Annie McQuaid is a Boston native, but grew up in North Carolina where the winters are much easier to handle! She’s been writing since she can remember and holds a B.A. in Communications …
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Organizing Your Writing Life with Gigi Pandian and Kaytalin Platt
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Welcome to the Indie Writer Podcast where we talk about all things writing and indie publishing. Today, host Cari Dubiel talks about Organizing Your Writing Life with guest authors Gigi Pandian and Kaytalin Platt. Gigi Pandian is a USA Today bestselling and award-winning mystery author, breast cancer survivor, and accidental almost-vegan. The child…
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True Crime with April Moore & Jane Turzillo
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Welcome to the Indie Writer Podcast where we talk about all things writing and indie publishing. Today, host Cari Dubiel talks about writing True Crime with guest authors April Moore and Jane Turzillo. April Moore is former director of Northern Colorado Writers, an association for writers offering classes, workshops, and an annual conference. She i…
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Capturing the Middle Grade Voice with Rod Martinez
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Welcome to the Indie Writer Podcast where we talk about all things writing and indie publishing. Today, host Jacqui Castle talks about Capturing the Middle Grade Voice with guest author Rod Martinez. Attracted to words at an early age, Rod’s first book was created in grade school, his teacher used it to encourage creativity in her students. His hig…
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Welcome to the Indie Writer Podcast where we talk about all things writing and indie publishing. Today host Jacqui Castle talks Humor Writing with David Sharpe. David E. Sharp is a noisy librarian. Having grown up on the windy plains of the Texas panhandle, David learned early on how to make his own fun. He also discovered a love for storytelling, …
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The Interactive Novel with Matt Harry
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Welcome to the Indie Writer Podcast where we talk about all things writing and indie publishing. Hosts Jacqui Castle and Becca Spence Dobias are joined by returning guest Matt Harry to talk about writing the Interactive Novel! Matt Harry is an author, editor, screenwriter, and playwright. He graduated from the University of Southern California with…
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Memoir Backlash with Yasmin Azad, Esther Amini, & Megan Culhane Galbraith
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Welcome to the Indie Writer Podcast where we talk about all things writing and indie publishing. Today we are excited to talk about Memoir Backlash Yasmin Azad, Esther Amini, & Megan Culhane Galbraith. Yasmin Azad who was born and raised in Ceylon, (now called Sri Lanka), was among the first group of girls in her Muslim community to go away from ho…
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Queer Romance with TJ Alexander & Timothy Janovsky
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Welcome to the Indie Writer Podcast where we talk about all things writing and indie publishing. Today we are excited to talk about writing Queer Romance with TJ Alexander and Timothy Janovsky. TJ Alexander is an amateur baker and author who writes about queer love. Originally from Florida, they received their MA in writing and publishing from Emer…
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Writing Neurodiverse Characters with Halli Gomez
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Welcome to the Indie Writer Podcast where we talk about all things writing and indie publishing. Today we are excited to talk about Writing Neurodiverse Characters with Halli Gomez. Halli Gomez writes for children and young adults and works at her independent bookstore. She has written several stories with neurodivergent characters including her yo…
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Applying for Live Events with Desiree Brown and Amy Rivers
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Welcome to the Indie Writer Podcast where we talk about all things writing and indie publishing. Today we are excited to talk about Applying for Live Events with Amy Rivers and Desiree Brown! Amy Rivers is an award-winning self-published author and the Director of Northern Colorado Writers. She is the Indie Author Project’s 2021 Indie Author of the…
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Climate Disaster Fiction with Alison Stine and Sarah Blake
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Welcome to the Indie Writer Podcast where we talk about all things writing and indie publishing. Today we are excited to talk about Disaster Fiction with Sarah Blake and Alison Stine. Sarah Blake is the author of Clean Air, a cli-fi domestic thriller, Naamah, a novel reimagining the story of Noah's ark, and poetry collections Mr. West and Let's Not…
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Welcome to the Indie Writer Podcast where we talk about all things writing and indie publishing. Today we are excited to talk about First Contact Scifi with Fernando Crôtte. Ferd is a late bloomer author, with his debut novel Mission 51 being published at age 66. Ferd lives in Winston Salem, NC and is married with four children, and eleven grandchi…
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Welcome to the Indie Writer Podcast where we talk about all things writing and indie publishing. Today we are excited to talking about Epic Fantasy with Leo Valiquette. Leo Valiquette grew up in rural Ontario, Canada, but had become a regular tourist of Tatooine, Middle Earth, and that barn in Charlotte’s Web by the age of eight. He trained to work…
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Welcome to the Indie Writer Podcast where we talk about all things writing and indie publishing. Today Cari, Becca, and Jacqui talk about reading and writing in 2021, and goals for 2022. Our favorite books of 2021: Fiction Burden of Poof by Julie Anne Lindsey Cackle by Rachel Harrison A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas The Dutch House by …
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Holiday Fiction with Landis Wade and Stacey Agdern
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Welcome to the Indie Writer Podcast where we talk about all things writing and indie publishing. Today we are excited to be checking in about NaNoWriMo with Landis Wade and Stacey Agdern. Landis Wade is a recovering trial lawyer, host of Charlotte Readers Podcast, and author of books and stories whose third book—The Christmas Redemption—won the Hol…
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Post Pub Letdown with James Tate Hill, Renée K. Nicholson, and Megan Culhane Galbraith
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Welcome to the Indie Writer Podcast where we talk about all things writing and indie publishing. Today we are excited to be talking about the post-publication letdown with James Tate Hill, Renée K. Nicholson, and Megan Culhane Galbraith. James Tate Hill is the author of a memoir, Blind Man’s Bluff, released August 3, 2021 from W. W. Norton. His fic…
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NaNoWriMo Final Stretch with Myrth Killingsworth and Micaela Green
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Welcome to the Indie Writer Podcast where we talk about all things writing and indie publishing. Today we are excited to be checking in about NaNoWriMo with Myrth Killingsworth and Micaela Green. Micaela Green is a writer and artist curious about the stories that can be found in the relationships around us. She has had artwork previously exhibited …
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Novelists and Film: with Liz Kerin & Paul Inman
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Welcome to the Indie Writer Podcast where we talk about all things writing and indie publishing. Today we are excited to be talking with two amazing novelists(Liz Kerin and Paul Inman) who also work in the film industry, about the intersection of the two mediums. Paul Inman has a passion for storytelling across many platforms, including all genres …
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Horror Short Stories with David Allen Voyles and Kyle Winkler
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Welcome to the Indie Writer Podcast where we talk about all things writing and indie publishing. Today we are excited to be talking about Writing Horror short stories with David Voyles & Kyle Winkler. Kyle Winkler is the author of the cosmic horror novella The Nothing That Is. He has published a range of stories in Conjunctions, The Rupture, Annale…
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Ep. 13: Wraiths of the Appalachian, "Night Flight"
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Wraiths of the Appalachian comes to a roaring conclusion in this thirteenth and final episode as Eddie and the phantom wolfdog Snarly Yow follow their last directions from the mysterious Mr. D, which take them to South Mountain State Park in Maryland. But the adventure doesn't end there. You'll have to finish the rest of this terrifying wild ride t…
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Ep. 12: Wraiths of the Appalachian, "Sheepsquatch"
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Like most people, our reluctant ghost hunter and adventurer had never heard of Sheepsquatch, the local cryptid embraced by the people of Fairmont, West Virginia, but in this twelfth episode of Wraiths of the Appalachian, Eddie learns plenty after he meets a band of local musicians who invite him and Snarly Yow out for a night of unforgettable splen…
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Writing Complex Villains with Anna Mocikat & J.F. Dubeau
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Welcome to the Indie Writer Podcast where we talk about all things writing and indie publishing. Today Becca and Jacqui are talking about Writing Complex Villains with JF Dubeau & Anna Mocikat! Anna Mocikat is the award-nominated, internationally published author of Behind Blue Eyes, the Tales of the Shadow City series and the MUC series. Before be…
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Ep. 11: Wraiths of the Appalachian, "Masquerade"
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The two-part adventure in Flatwoods, WV, continues in this eleventh episode of Wraiths of the Appalachian when a fun festival celebrating the Flatwoods Monster turns incredibly dark for Eddie and the phantom dog, Snarly Yow.
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Ep. 10: Wraiths of the Appalachian, "It Came to Flatwoods"
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In Episode 10 of Wraiths of the Appalachian, Eddie and Snarly Yow find themselves in an area of West Virginia known for alien encounters, especially one visit from a possible extra-terrestrial known locally as The Flatwoods Monster. Just as Eddie feels he might be able to unwind and enjoy himself, he makes a fascinating discovery at the local Flatw…
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Genre Hopping with Rachael Sparks and Shaun Manning
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Welcome to the Indie Writer Podcast where we talk about all things writing and indie publishing. Today we are excited to be talking about Genre Hopping with Rachael Sparks & Shaun Manning. Shaun Manning is the writer and co-creator of the graphic novels 'Macbeth: The Red King,' 'Hell, Nebraska,' and 'Interesting Drug.' He has written for 'Star Wars…
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Ep. 9: Wraiths of the Appalachian, "Kentucky Goblins"
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Ep. 9, the conclusion of a two-part segment of Wraiths of the Appalachian in which Eddie and the wolfdog Snarly Yow collect more questions than answers as they endure a night of terror and confusion at the hands of devilish creatures in Hopkinsville, Kentucky that seem bent on destruction and mayhem.…
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Ep. 8: Wraiths of the Appalachian, "Spirits from the Past'
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Episode 8, the first part of a terrifying two-part segment in the ongoing story of Wraiths of the Appalachian in which Eddie and the phantom wolfdog Snarly Yow arrive in the small but infamous town of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, the site of much supernatural lore, including psychics, cryptids, and ghosts.…
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In this brief, bonus broadcast, the mysterious Mr. D addresses the listeners of Wraiths of the Appalachian directly with a few philosophical thoughts about ghosts, fate, and spooky things in general.By David Allen Voyles
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Time Travel with Kosoko Jackson and A.C. Merkel
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Welcome to the Indie Writer Podcast where we talk about all things writing and indie publishing. Today Cari and Jacqui are joined by authors Kosoko Jackson and A.C. Merkel to talk about TIME TRAVEL! A.C. Merkel is an author, musician, and digital artist. What if you could watch history unfold? Take a ride on the Orient Express? Rock out at CBGB in …
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Ep. 7: Wraiths of the Appalachian, "Pushing Limits"
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Episode 7 concludes Eddie's terrifying encounter with a demented spirit while trapped in the haunted Bell Witch Cave.By David Allen Voyles
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Ep. 6: Wraiths of the Appalachian, "Curses"
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As they travel to their next destination in the sixth episode of Wraiths of the Appalachian, Eddie presses Mr. D for more answers about the ghostly occurrences which they seem fated to experience. Will Eddie and Snarly Yow meet the infamous Bell Witch as they visit the spooky cave near the farm where she lived in Tennessee? Part One of a terrifying…
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Ep. 5: Wraiths of the Appalachian, "Phantoms from the Outer Region"
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Even scientists have never been able to fully explain the phenomenon of the ghostly Brown Mountain Lights, but in this fifth episode of Wraiths of the Appalachian, Eddie and the mysterious wolfdog Snarly Yow have their own story to add to the ghost lore of this haunted site in the mountains of Western NC.…
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Welcome to the Indie Writer Podcast where we talk about all things writing and indie publishing. Today Becca is joined by author Deesha Philyaw to talk WRITING ABOUT SEX! Deesha Philyaw’s debut short story collection, The Secret Lives of Church Ladies was a finalist for the 2020 National Book Award for Fiction, The Story Prize (2020/2021), the 2021…
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Ep. 4: Wraiths of the Appalachian, "Night Visions"
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The exciting conclusion (Episode 4) of the two-part segment in which Eddie and the wolfdog Snarly Yow experience a terrifying night with the Moon-Eyed People at Fort Mountain, Georgia offers a wild possibility for the origin of these mysterious, lost people. If Eddie can believe his own eyes, that is.…
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Welcome to the Indie Writer Podcast where we talk about all things writing and indie publishing. Today we're excited to be talking about Cover Collaboration with G.A. Finocchiaro & Rachel Perciphone Rachel Perciphone creates empowering fantasy art that encourages the viewer to confidently explore their own stories. Her work is most heavily inspired…
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Ep. 3: Wraiths of the Appalachian, "Two's Company"
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Eddie and his new companion, the wolfdog Snarly Yow, seek answers from the invisible and evasive Mr. D about the ghostly adventures that await them as they travel to their next destination, an old fort in northeastern Georgia with a mysterious history of a lost race of possibly "ultra-terrestrial" beings. Part One of a terrifying two-part segment.…
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Ep. 2: Wraiths of the Appalachian, "The Devil's Tramping Ground"
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In the second episode of Wraiths of the Appalachian, Eddie finds himself camping on the site where, according to local ghost stories, the Devil plans his evil mischief. Eddie makes an interesting but scary ally during this frightening encounter, which takes place on one of North Carolina's many haunted sites.…
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Welcome to the Indie Writer Podcast where we talk about all things writing and indie publishing. Today Becca and I are excited to be talking about Anxiety in Fiction with Amalie Jahn USA Today Bestselling author Amalie Jahn is the recipient of the Literary Classics Seal of Approval and the Readers' Favorite Gold Medal for her debut YA novel, THE CL…
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Ep. 1: Wraiths of the Appalachian, "Shaking Loose"
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In the first episode of Season Three, Wraiths of the Appalachian, Eddie Bowen, frustrated with the lack of direction in his life and feeling lost, sets out through the Appalachian region of the southeastern US in his '66 Volkswagon van to find himself. He receives instruction from a disturbing, bodiless voice that will lead him on the journey of a …
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Welcome to the Indie Writer Podcast where we talk about all things writing and indie publishing. Today Becca and I are excited to be talking about Romance Tropes and Cliches with Renée Gendron. Renée Gendron is a multi-genre romance author. She is a regular contributor to A Muse Bouche Review and a structural editor. Resources Mentioned: Peak Perfo…
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Fresh Take on Superheroes with Mike Chen and Matt Harry
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Welcome to the Indie Writer Podcast where we talk about all things writing and indie publishing. Today Cari and I are excited to be talking about Superheroes with authors Mike Chen and Matt Harry. Mike Chen is the author of We Could Be Heroes, Here And Now And Then, and A Beginning At The End. He has contributed to Star Wars: From A Certain Point O…
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Working with Beta Readers with Alex Morrissey
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Welcome to the Indie Writer Podcast where we talk about all things writing and indie publishing. Today Becca and I are excited to be talking about Beta Readers with Alex Morrissey. Alex's professional career began when he wrote and drew a Nick Fury, SHIELD comic for Marvel. He then created for other publishers, such as DC and Dark Horse Comics. Fol…
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Welcome to the Indie Writer Podcast where we talk about all things writing and indie publishing. Today we're excited to be talking about Writing the Heist with Aya de León! Aya de León is the author of the award-winning feminist heist series, Justice Hustlers, about a group of women running a New York City health clinic, who resort to crime to keep…
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Juggling Multiple Projects with Peter Harmon
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Welcome to the Indie Writer Podcast where we talk about all things writing and indie publishing. Today we are excited to be joined by author Peter Harmon to talk about Juggling Multiple Projects. Peter Harmon is a television producer, screenwriter, and author. He's worked on shows including RuPaul's Drag Race, Intervention, and Heroes Of Cosplay. H…
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Comic Book Collaboration with Jason Chestnut and Angela Guyton
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Welcome to the Indie Writer Podcast where we talk about all things writing and indie publishing. Today we're excited to be talking about comic books with author Jason Chestnut and illustrator Angela Guyton. Angela is a visual artist with a focus on drawing and video who currently works as a freelance videographer and video editor. She also picks up…
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Historical Crime Fiction: Featuring Michelle Cox
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On today's episode, we're joined by award-winning indie author Michelle Cox to talk about writing historical crime fiction! We'll discuss what draws someone to mystery and crime fiction, as well as the research that goes into writing historical fiction. Keep Up with Our Guest: Michelle Cox's Website A Child Lost by Michelle Cox Resources Mentioned:…
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On today's episode, we're joined by authors Matthew Wolf, Tahani Nelson, Liz Kerin, and Katherine Forrister to talk about writing high fantasy! Keep up with guests: www.matt-wolf.com Liz Kerin on Patreon www.TahaniNelson.com https://katherineforrister.wordpress.com/ _________________ Check out the following books by our Patrons! Proliferation by Er…
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