Join Patrick Attaway as he discusses writing, reads from books, and rambles.
GO BACK AND LISTEN TO THE SNEAK PEAK FIRST
This is an excerpt from a previous episode of Patrick reading from the first two chapters of The Satisfying Lies of Dr. Salome Kamaria.
An original short story and soundtrack to celebrate 300 episodes!
Games are played. Fun is had.
Patrick reads poetry, so it should be a hoot.
We read, we laugh, we sigh, we cry, we die.
A new blind reading. A lot of screw ups.
Big things. Yuge.
I really wanted to like this.
This episode barely has anything to do with Abby Jimenez. It's mostly about mental health and poetry.
Reading an indie author while trying to maintain sanity.
Patrick does two blind readings and discusses the struggles of publishing and literary critique.
Patrick rates and critiques the opening pages of numerous novels, and even harshly reviews his own work.
If you like Grady Hendrix, maybe skip this episode.
Patrick discusses what qualifies as bad writing, but also reads his own writing as an example.
You will tell me when those lambs stop screaming...?
We begin our 2025 monthly series where Patrick reads a popular book and tries not to gag.
Looking back and forward.
We read a short story, talk about underappreciated authors, and kvetch a little more.
Patrick tackles a contemporary Victorian era novel unlike any other. Included is a link to Jaydra Dawn's novel below. https://www.amazon.com/Sanctuary-Jaydra-Dawn-ebook/dp/B01J8K1TRA
Talking about guns, Trump, writing, and typical nonsense.
Patrick reads from his upcoming novel, Little Piece of My Time.
BlueSky, a bad Trump impersonation, and exhaustion.
PATRICK HAS A NEW NOVEL... AGAIN!!!
Donald Trump, writing as a passion, and Southern accents.
This is the beginning of a long series.
Patrick contextualizes his third novel before we begin the SNA series next week.
Lots of talking about mortality, mental health, depression, and death.
Patrick regrettably reads Stephen King and discusses Joker II.
What does it mean to write a novel specifically for self-publishing?
Who will win this literary death match?
The worst thing Patrick will say is *yawn*.
This episode features lots of yelling.
Patrick breaks down constructive criticism and critique etiquette for authors.
Richard Simmons wore leotards. Kurt Vonnegut wore Tom Selleck.
If you're an aspiring author, you'll wanna listen and prevent setting yourself up for disappointment. Check out Zev Good's other essays on his Substack. https://zevgood.substack.com/
There's an entire section I cut in the intro because sometimes the wrong people listen.
Fasten your trigger warnings.
Skip to about 20:00 if you want to go straight to the book.
TRIGGER WARNING: This Sedaris essay discusses references to suicide and self-harm. Also, Patrick goes on a political tangent, so buckle up or stay off the ride.
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