Chapters 1 and 2–The Anonymous Source (contains explicit language)
Here are chapters 1-2 of my debut novel, The Anonymous Source. If you missed the prologue, listen to it first, here. At this point, there are no plans for a full-length audio book, so if you want the...
View ArticleCreating a Writing Practice with Jordan Rosenfeld–Episode 48–July 9 2015
On episode 48 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast, I spoke with novelist and writing book author Jordan Rosenfeld, focussing on her new book, A Writer’s Guide To Persistence. We also spoke about: how to build...
View ArticleHarvard Review Editor Christina Thompson–Episode 49–July 15 2015
On episode 49 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I spoke with Christina Thompson, editor of the Harvard Review and author of the memoir, Come on Shore and We Will Kill and Eat You All: A New Zealand Story. In...
View ArticleWilliam D. Prystauk–Episode 50–July 22, 2015
On episode 50 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I spoke with William D. Prystauk: thriller author, podcaster, and horror expert. We talked: the Fifty Shades of Grey phenomenon and how it’s viewed in the BDSM...
View ArticleSpeculative Poet Jeannine Hall Gailey–Episode 51–July 30 2015
In episode 51 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast, I spoke with poet Jeannine Hall Gailey about: our experiences at the PNWA conference; selling books at Cons; the #TenThingsNotToSayToAWriter hashtag print on...
View ArticleLiterary Agent Chip MacGregor–Episode 52–August 5 2015
On episode 52 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast, I spoke with literary agent and author Chip MacGregor. We discussed: how to avoid getting scammed by predatory agents and editors; why neither of us became...
View ArticleSmashwords Founder Mark Coker–Episode 53–August 13 2015
On episode 53 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast, I interviewed Mark Coker, one of the major players in the e-book revolution. We discussed: the origin of Smashwords—the free e-book distribution platform he...
View ArticleDark Fantasy Author H.M. Jones–Episode 54–August 19, 2015
On Episode 54 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I spoke with poet, author, and writing teacher H.M. Jones. We discussed: common misconceptions about modern tribal life; her recently republished novel,...
View ArticleNovelist Ani Alexander–Episode 55–August 26 2015
On episode 55 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast, I spoke with novelist and podcaster Ani Alexander. We discussed: the origin of her unique, beautiful accent; how she learned so many languages; why she left...
View ArticleReedsy Co-Founder Ricardo Fayet–Episode 56–September 2, 2015
On episode 55 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast, I spoke with publishing entrepreneur Ricardo Fayet, the co-founder of Reedsy. We discussed: the Reedsy platform, which helps authors connect with top editors...
View ArticleNew York Times Bestseller Robert Dugoni–Episode 57–September 9, 2015
On episode 57 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I spoke once again with Robert Dugoni, whose last book, MY SISTER’S GRAVE, hit the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller lists and reached #1 on...
View ArticleSci-fi Author Benjamin Seims–Episode 58–September 16 2015
On episode 58 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast, I talked with sci-fi author Benjamin Seims. We spoke about: the correct way to introduce your kids to Star Wars; his debut novel, AFTER DAY ONE; three books...
View ArticleWrite Your Memoir–An Introduction–Audio and Presentation
This podcast episode is a recording of a class I offered at Vineyard Park at Mountlake Terrace on July 12, 2016. To get the full experience, listen while viewing the slide show, which can be viewed on...
View ArticleChanges and Reflections After One Year–September 20 2015–Special Episode
It’s been almost a year since I started the WRITER 2.0 Podcast, and it’s time for some changes. In this brief update, I thank listeners and guests for a wonderful year and discuss the two big changes...
View ArticleThe Five Things Writers Must Know–Episode 59 + Blog Post–September 21 2015
This is the prologue to a writing book in progress, WRITER 2.0, which won the 2014 SF Writing Conference Contest, non-fiction category. You can listen to a summary of my thoughts in the podcast episode...
View ArticleIna Zajac–Episode 60–September 23 2015
On episode 60 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I spoke once again with Ina Zajac, author of PLEASE, PRETTY LIGHTS. We debated what genre her book belongs to–chick lit, psychological thriller, literary...
View ArticleWhy Writing is Hard–Episode 61–September 25 2015
In episode 61 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast, I explore why writing is hard. Drawing on my personal difficulties, as well as those I encounter in both adult and teenaged student, I focus on four main...
View ArticleThe Five Stages of Editing–A.C. Fuller PNWA Talk–July 2015
This special episode of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast is a recording of the talk I gave at the 2015 PNWA Conference. Important note: the podcast is designed to be listened to while viewing the slideshow,...
View ArticleComedian and Novelist Jim Hodgson–Episode 63–September 30 2015
On episode 63 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I spoke with novelist, satirist, and extreme athlete Jim Hodgson. We discussed: whether you have to be good looking to make it in music; how he got a deal to...
View ArticleThe Five Forms of Procrastination–Episode 64–October 2, 2015
“The price an artist pays for doing what he wants is that he has to do it.” William S. Burroughs In this solo episode of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast, I talk about how procrastination affects our writing...
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