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May 25, 2020
Writing as an Anchor with Alexis D Craig
Alexis D Craig is a lifelong reader and storyteller, but it wasn’t until she developed anxiety over ongoing health challenges that she turned to writing as an anchor.
Now, writing and publishing her paranormal romance stories are her form of anxiety management. Devoted to improving her craft and embracing feedback, she loves everything about the process: “Even when it’s terrible it’s still fun.”
Listen along to learn more about paran...
May 18, 2020
From Poet to Storyteller with Rebecca Balcárcel
Rebecca Balcárcels debut novel, THE OTHER HALF OF HAPPY, was named by Booklist as one of last years Top Ten First Novels.
Loosely based upon her experiences growing up as an outsider to her Latinx heritage, she describes the the story as the book of her heart.
In this episode, well learn how Rebecca overcame years of rejection and limiting self-beliefs around writing to become an acclaimed poet and storyteller.
About The Fearless...May 11, 2020
Midlife Author with Shai August
In 4th-grade, Shai August was accused of plagiarism because of her large vocabulary. Little did her teacher know she was already a voracious reader. I doubt they could have anticipated the damage the accusation would do to Shais confidence and joy around writing.
At age 40, Shai took stock of her life and realized two things: (1) She wanted to give more back to the world, and (2) She wanted to honor her unfulfilled childhood dream of writing stories.
Shai traded in her career as an...
May 6, 2020
A Man Reads Christmas on Henderson Island by Laura Wolf
Youre listening to A Man Reads Romance, a podcast narrated by Dudley Manchester. Every episode, youll enjoy a Happily Ever Chapter of new and (sometimes) hot romantic fiction.
Today, were reading from the first chapter of a Clean Romance by Laura Wolf. This ones titled: Christmas on Henderson Island.
STORY TEASER:
Robinson Crusoe meets Life of Pi if they were reimagined as fluffy romances. With unexpected twists and turns and characters to fall in love with, this quirky contemporary...
May 4, 2020
Failing Upward with Dakota Krout
Dakota Krout is an author and publisher of bestselling GameLit fiction, a growing niche within the Science Fiction & Fantasy umbrella.
His company, Mountaindale Press, has helped nearly half of their authors replace their day job income with writing.
In 2016, Dakota started writing and self-publishing without expectation. His primary goal was to have fun and cross an item off his bucket list. The market embraced his work, and with the help of his wife, hes been reinvesting his time,...
April 29, 2020
A Man Reads Wild Imaginings by Constance Ruth Clark
Youre listening to A Man Reads Romance, a podcast narrated by Dudley Manchester. Every episode, youll enjoy a Happily Ever Chapter of new and (sometimes) hot romantic fiction.
Today, were reading the first chapter of a Steamy Romance by Constance Ruth Clark. This ones titled: Wild Imaginings.
STORY TEASER:
After my ex cheated I needed a fresh start and Ive always had a thing for Mark. He just proposed a weekend of no strings attached, adult fun. Oh god, should I? Ive always considered...
April 27, 2020
The Business of Dreams with Makana
Makana is an award-winning slack-key guitar player, singer/songwriter, and composer, based in Hawaii.
Hes performed for presidents and other world leaders and had his music featured on the Grammy-nominated soundtrack for The Descendants.
When we connected for this interview, Makana was in the midst of a joyful renewal as an artist and human being.
Among the topics we discussed in this interview:
His childhood mentorship with slack-key legend, Sonny Chillingsworth. Playing for a career...April 20, 2020
From Mythology to Games with Strix Beltran
Strix Beltran is a narrative designer for analog and digital games.
It was after reading Octavia Butlers Parable of the Sower that todays guest first felt permission to start writing the kinds of stories she could see herself inhabiting.
At Pacifica, Strix earned a one-of-a-kind Masters degree in Mythological Studies, where she gained a unique perspective on character. Now, shes blending that expertise together with a passion for making people feel things via the games she helps create.
...April 13, 2020
This is My Path with Matt Butler
When NYC songwriter Matt Butler started 9th-grade at a new school, he was also gifted his first guitar. For a self-conscious kid needing validation and affirmation, music was the perfect remedya chance to feel, express, and communicate his internal experiences.
Matt started out playing punk rock, but by 2016, hed come into his own as a singer/songwriter. He stumbled into a steady gig performing for incarcerated populations, and just a year later, he was named a 2017 Leader In Mental...
April 6, 2020
Plan for Success with Jason Anspach
Jason Anspach considers himself a lifelong storyteller, but it was only five years ago that he made the decision to start putting his work out there.
His first series covered its expenses and found a home with a small, niche audience. After that first taste of success, he reached a fork in the road, asking himself, Do I keep writing as a side-hustle or reinvest myself in understanding the marketplace?
Jason chose to start planning for success. And in 2017, his co-created Military Science...
