Determination, Deliberation, and Dragons

Welcome to what we're calling Season 2.5! Law school is keeping Peter busy, but we're still finding time to interview amazing writers.We had the opportunity to interview an opera singer and librettist, Emily Gallagher. Emily wrote her own opera, Enchanted Melodies, a fun, interactive opera perfect for children and individuals who might not be the most avid opera fans. She talks about how she came to write her opera, what that process was like, and what she hopes opera can be in the future. We hope you enjoy the interview!Link to Emily's website:https://www.emilygallaghersoprano.com/You can support our podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsFollow us on Instagram and Threads: @determinepodCheck out our blog on Medium: https://medium.com/@detdeldragons Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to what we're calling Season 2.5! Law school is keeping Peter busy, but we're still finding time to interview amazing authors.The fourth author we interviewed is Kika Hatzopoulou. She is the author of Threads That Bind and its sequel, Hearts That Cut. We talked about her book, what it was like writing a modern fantasy novel based on Greek Mythology as a Greek Author, and more! We hope you enjoy the interview!Link to Kika's website:https://kikahatzopoulou.com/You can support our podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsFollow us on Instagram and Threads: @determinepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to what we're calling Season 2.5! Law school is keeping Peter busy, but we're still finding time to interview amazing authors.The third author we interviewed is Michael Jaymes. He is an author and a writing coach. We talked about his book, writing mystery, alpha and beta readers, and more. We hope you enjoy the interview!Link to Michael's website:https://bit.ly/m/MichaelJaymesYou can support our podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsFollow us on Instagram and Threads: @determinepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to what we're calling Season 2.5! Law school is keeping Peter busy, but we're still finding time to interview amazing authors.The second author we interviewed is Taleen Voskuni. You can read her debut novel, Sorry, Bro, now. We talked about her book, what it was like writing a modern, queer, Armenian-American romcom, how law school may have influenced her writing, the journey to becoming a published author, and more.We hope you enjoy the interview!Link to Taleen's website:https://www.taleenvoskuni.com/You can support our podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsFollow us on Instagram and Threads: @determinepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to what we're calling Season 2.5! Law school is keeping Peter busy, but we're still finding time to interview amazing authors.The first author we interviewed is Rana Schenke. You can read her debut novel, Always A Choice, now. We talked about her book, what stories have inspired her work, what it's like finally being an author after years of work, and more. We hope you enjoy the interview!Links to Rana's social media and book:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ranaschenke/Website: https://ranaschenke.com/Paperback/Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNNW5V3WAdditional platforms: https://books2read.com/alwaysachoiceYou can support our podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsFollow us on Instagram and Threads: @determinepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello! Hoping everyone is doing well and enjoying these first days of March. On today's episode, Kaitlyn and Julianne discuss the book and movie versions of Howl's Moving Castle.You can support our podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsFollow us on Threads: @determinepodInstagram: @determinepodTikTok: @determinationdragRead the Pana stories for free on Inkitt.com: https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fantasy/971853Producer: Peter MarkotsisToday's episode edited and hosted by: Kaitlyn Cunningham and Julianne StarzeeTech Support: Kaitlyn and Julianne's friends.Music: Julie WilsonArt: Gloria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We interviewed an author who wrote a Star Wars short story! Laura Pohl is the author of "Trooper Trouble" in the anthology series "From a Certain Point of View." Her story is featured in the Return of the Jedi book. It tells the story of a stormtrooper tasked with standing in the hanger of the Death Star as important members of the Empire visit the new battle station. Working for the Empire comes with some problems: the working hours are long, the coworkers are difficult to get along with, no one is training them to use blasters, the paychecks have all been delayed, and there isn't any caf in the breakroom. It's a fun story that sheds some light on one of the largest and most unappreciated workforces in the Empire.We had so much fun talking with Laura about her short story and what it was like being able to publish a story in the Star Wars universe. We hope that you enjoy our conversation!Find Laura's social media and links to her work here: https://onlybylaura.com/You can support our podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsFollow us on Threads: @determinepodInstagram: @determinepodTikTok: @determinationdragRead the Pana stories for free on Inkitt.com: https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fantasy/971853Producer/Editor/Host: Peter MarkotsisCo-Host: Izzy PerezFeaturing: Laura PohlMusic: Julie WilsonArt: Gloria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello! We hope you are having a happy and restful holiday season! We wanted to share a special bonus episode with you all. Before we even began thinking about season 2 of the podcast, we did a single workshop for a novella Peter wrote called "Coyote." Everyone read the first three chapters and shared their glows and grows and favorite lines from the story. This is the workshop episode. Before you listen to this episode, check out the story. You can either read it on Wattpad or listen to it on the previous episode. We hope that you enjoy!You can support our podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsFollow us on Threads: @determinepodInstagram: @determinepodTikTok: @determinationdragRead the Pana stories for free on Inkitt.com: https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fantasy/971853Read Coyote here: https://www.wattpad.com/story/318348748-coyoteProducer/Editor/Host: Peter MarkotsisCo-Host: Izzy PerezStory by: Peter MarkotsisFeaturing: Andy Rutherford, Julie Wilson, Kaitlyn Cunningham, Sammy Liao, and Katelyn HernandezMusic: Julie WilsonArt: Gloria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello! We hope you are having a happy and restful holiday season! We wanted to share a special bonus episode with you all. Before we even began thinking about season 2 of the podcast, we did a single workshop for a novella Peter wrote called "Coyote." Everyone read the first three chapters and shared their glows and grows and favorite lines from the story. This is the audiobook version of the first three chapters. After you listen to the story, you can listen to our workshop discussion in the next episode. We hope that you enjoy!You can support our podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsFollow us on Threads: @determinepodInstagram: @determinepodTikTok: @determinationdragRead the Pana stories for free on Inkitt.com: https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fantasy/971853Read Coyote here: https://www.wattpad.com/story/318348748-coyoteProducer/Editor/Host: Peter MarkotsisCo-Host: Izzy PerezStory written and read by: Peter MarkotsisMusic: Julie WilsonArt: Gloria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to our final episode of Season 2! We had so much fun working on this season and interviewing so many incredible guests, and we hope that you enjoyed listening!For our final interview of the season, we wanted to check back in with Kalynn Applewhite, author of Awakening Anne. We chatted with her about how her book launch went, what she's learned about her writing, and so much more!Find Kalynn's social media and links to her book here: https://linktr.ee/kalynnapplewhiteYou can support our podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsFollow us on Twitter: @detdeldragonsInstagram: @determinepodTikTok: @determinationdragRead the Pana stories for free on Inkitt.com: https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fantasy/971853Producer/Editor/Host: Peter MarkotsisCo-Host: Izzy PerezFeaturing: Kalynn ApplewhiteMusic: Julie WilsonArt: Gloria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've finally reached the end of our workshops for season 2! Join us as we discuss Peter's story, Waveskimmer and the Dark Tunnel. As per usual, Peter tells us a little bit about their story, then our readers share what they thought Peter did well and what they can improve, and then we finish the workshop by sharing our favorite lines from the story. If you want to hear Peter's story, check out Episode 16A.You can support our podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsFollow us on Twitter: @detdeldragonsInstagram: @determinepodTikTok: @determinationdragRead the Pana stories for free on Inkitt.com: https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fantasy/971853Producer/Editor: Peter MarkotsisHosts: Izzy Perez and Peter MarkotsisStory by: Peter MarkotsisFeaturing: Julie Wilson, Andy Rutherford, Sammy Liao, Kaitlyn Cunningham, Mel Jayne, Julianne StarzeeMusic: Julie WilsonArt: Gloria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen to Peter's Story Waveskimmer and the Dark Tunnel here! After you listen to their story, check out what our readers thought about it in the next episode. We'll be offering them some insights into what they wrote well and what they can improve in their story.You can support our podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsFollow us on Twitter: @detdeldragonsInstagram: @determinepodTikTok: @determinationdragRead the Pana stories for free on Inkitt.com: https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fantasy/971853Producer: Peter MarkotsisRead and Edited by: Peter MarkotsisMusic: Julie WilsonArt: Gloria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are so excited to share our interview with Professor (and Peter's Uncle) Nick Racheotes with you all! Nick is a retired Professor of Russian History and an avid reader and writer. In the interview, he talks about the various fantasy and science-fiction books that have shaped his life, and he leaves us with some wisdom about storytelling and the joy it brings to both writers and readers.You can support our podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsTwitter: @detdeldragonsInstagram: @determinepodFollow us on TikTok: @determinationdragRead the Pana stories for free on Inkitt.com: https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fantasy/971853Producer/Editor: Peter MarkotsisHosts: Izzy Perez and Peter MarkotsisFeaturing: Nick RacheotesMusic: Julie WilsonArt: Gloria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for our latest creative writing workshop of season 2! We'll be taking a look at Izzy's story The Grand Dragon Hotel. As per usual, Izzy tells us a little bit about her story, then our readers share what they thought she did well and what she can improve. We end, of course, by sharing our favorite lines from the story. If you want to hear Izzy's story, check out Episode 14A.You can support our podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsFollow us on Twitter: @detdeldragonsInstagram: @determinepodTikTok: @determinationdragRead the Pana stories for free on Inkitt.com: https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fantasy/971853Producer/Editor: Peter MarkotsisHosts: Izzy Perez and Peter MarkotsisStory by: Izzy PerezFeaturing: Julie Wilson, Andy Rutherford, Sammy Liao, Kaitlyn Cunningham, Mel Jayne, Julianne StarzeeMusic: Julie WilsonArt: Gloria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen to Izzy's story The Grand Dragon Hotel here! After you listen to her story, check out what our readers thought about it in the next episode. We'll be offering her some insights into what she wrote well and what she can improve in her story.You can support our podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsFollow us on Twitter: @detdeldragonsInstagram: @determinepodTikTok: @determinationdragRead the Pana stories for free on Inkitt.com: https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fantasy/971853Producer/Editor: Izzy PerezRead By: Izzy PerezMusic: Julie WilsonArt: Gloria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are so excited to share our next author interview with you! Drema Deoraich is the author of Entheophage, an incredible book about a pharmaceutical scientist harvesting the last pristine coral reef in the world, and a virus that seems to be changing the world's kids. Peter sat down with her to talk about her book, how it all came together, and what advice she has for aspiring authors. We hope that you enjoy this episode!You can find Drema here:https://www.dremadeoraich.com/www.niveymarts.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NiveymArtsLLCTwitter: @dremadeoraichInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dremadeoraich/Buy Entheophage: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/enthe-phage-drema-de-raich/1142554698https://www.amazon.com/Enthe%C3%B3phage-Drema-De%C3%B2raich-ebook/dp/B0BHH7SDQRYou can support our podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsTwitter: @detdeldragonsInstagram: @determinepodTikTok: @determinationdragRead the Pana stories for free on Inkitt.com: https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fantasy/971853Producer/Editor/Host: Peter MarkotsisCo-Host: Izzy PerezFeaturing: Drema DeoraichMusic: Julie WilsonArt: Gloria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for our latest creative writing workshop of season 2! We'll be taking a look at Julianne's story, Dargon. As per usual, Julianne tells us a little bit about her story, then our readers share what they thought she did well and what she can improve, and then we end, of course, by sharing our favorite lines from the story. If you want to hear Julianne's story, check out Episode 12A.Check out Bob Gonzalez's Website and book here: https://flickerinthewater.com/a-flicker-in-the-water/You can support our podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsTwitter @detdeldragonsInstagram: @determinepodFollow us on TikTok: @determinationdragRead the Pana stories for free on Inkitt.com: https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fantasy/971853Producer/Editor: Peter MarkotsisHosts: Izzy Perez and Peter MarkotsisStory by: Julianne StarzeeFeaturing: Julie Wilson, Andy Rutherford, Sammy Liao, Kaitlyn Cunningham, Mel Jayne. Julianne StarzeeMusic: Julie WilsonArt: Gloria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen to Julianne's Story Dargon here! After you listen to her story, check out what our readers thought about it in the next episode. We'll be offering her some insights into what she wrote well, and what she can improve in her story.You can support our podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsFollow us on Twitter @detdeldragonsInstagram: @determinepodTikTok: @determinationdragRead the Pana stories for free on Inkitt.com: https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fantasy/971853Producer/Editor: Peter MarkotsisRead By: Julianne StarzeeMusic: Julie WilsonArt: Gloria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you like the front covers of any books? We certainly do. Here to tell us more about cover design is Katia Balab who works at Miblart, a cover design company. Listen until the end for a promo code for your very own book cover!You can support our podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsTwitter @detdeldragonsInstagram: @determinepodFollow us on TikTok: @determinationdragRead the Pana stories for free on Inkitt.com: https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fantasy/971853You can get your own cover at: https://miblart.com/ Follow Katia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katia.bookcoverdesign/Twitter: https://twitter.com/katiabalabProducer/Editor: Peter MarkotsisHosts: Izzy Perez and Peter MarkotsisFeaturing: Katia BalabMusic: Julie WilsonArt: Gloria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for our latest creative writing workshop of season 2! We'll be taking a look at Mel's story, Fairy Child. As per usual, Mel tells us a little bit about her story, then our readers share what they thought she did well and what she can improve, and then we end, of course, by sharing our favorite lines from the story. If you want to hear Mel's story, check out Episode 10A.You can support our podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsTwitter @detdeldragonsInstagram: @determinepodFollow us on TikTok: @determinationdragRead the Pana stories for free on Inkitt.com: https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fantasy/971853Learn more about author and director Michael Barakiva!Website: https://www.michaelbarakiva.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mibarakiva/Producer/Editor: Peter MarkotsisHosts: Izzy Perez and Peter MarkotsisStory by: Mel JayneFeaturing: Julie Wilson, Andy Rutherford, Sammy Liao, Kaitlyn Cunningham, Mel Jayne. Julianne StarzeeMusic: Julie WilsonArt: Gloria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen to Mel's Story Fairy Child here! After you listen to her story, check out what our readers thought about it in the next episode. We'll be offering her some insights into what she wrote well, and what she can improve in her story.You can support our podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsFollow us on Twitter @detdeldragonsInstagram: @determinepodTikTok: @determinationdragRead the Pana stories for free on Inkitt.com: https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fantasy/971853Producer: Peter MarkotsisRead and Edited by: Mel JayneMusic: Julie WilsonArt: Gloria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Star Wars. It's a wide and fascinating galaxy filled with all sorts of landscapes and people, and yet time and time again we seem to return to desert planets that seem to resemble this thing called "The Orient." We brought on our friend, Ali Sadek, to talk to us about Orientalism and Star Wars, and how our favorite galaxy far far away could do a better job of representing the desert and the people who live there.You can buy Post Colonial Star Wars: Essays on Empire and Rebellion in a Galaxy Far Far Away here!https://www.cambridgescholars.com/product/978-1-5275-5030-8You can support our podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsTwitter @detdeldragonsInstagram: @determinepodFollow us on TikTok: @determinationdragRead the Pana stories for free on Inkitt.com: https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fantasy/971853Producer/Editor: Peter MarkotsisHosts: Izzy Perez and Peter MarkotsisFeaturing: Ali SadekMusic: Julie WilsonArt: Gloria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for our fourth creative writing workshop of season 2! We'll be taking a look at Sammy's story, Hostage Negotiator from Another World. As per usual, Sammy tells us a little bit about his story, then our readers share what they thought he did well and what he can improve, and then we end, of course, by sharing our favorite lines from the story. If you want to hear Sammy's story, check out Episode 8AYou can support our podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsTwitter @detdeldragonsInstagram: @determinepodFollow us on TikTok: @determinationdragRead the Pana stories for free on Inkitt.com: https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fantasy/971853You can purchase The Outing by Fabian Foley here: Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Outing-Fabian-Foley/dp/0645674605/Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1177282Follow Fabian Foley on Social Media:Website: https://fabianfoley.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100004640462717Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fabianfoleyauthor/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fabian.foley30?lang=enProducer/Editor: Peter MarkotsisHosts: Izzy Perez and Peter MarkotsisStory by: Sammy LiaoFeaturing: Julie Wilson, Andy Rutherford, Sammy Liao, Kaitlyn Cunningham, Mel Jayne. Julianne StarzeeMusic: Julie WilsonArt: Gloria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen to Sammy's Story Hostage Negotiator from Another World here! After you listen to his story, check out what our readers thought about it in the next episode. We'll be offering him some insights into what he wrote well, and what he can improve in his story.You can support our podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsFollow us on Twitter @detdeldragonsInstagram: @determinepodTikTok: @determinationdragRead the Pana stories for free on Inkitt.com: https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fantasy/971853Producer/Editor: Peter MarkotsisRead By: Sammy LiaoMusic: Julie WilsonArt: Gloria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Peter interviewed Maddy Glenn, author and owner of the self-publishing company, Softwood Publishing. They talked about the pros and cons of traditional publishing vs self-publishing, how Softwood Publishing helps authors through the publishing process, and about her own writing process. If you're thinking about self-publishing and want to learn more, this is the episode for you.You can find Maddy here:Twitter: @_maddyglennSoftwood Self Publishing: https://www.swspublishing.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maddyglenn/Buy her books: https://mjglennauthor.sumupstore.com/productsYou can support our podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsTwitter: @detdeldragonsInstagram: @determinepodTikTok: @determinationdragRead the Pana stories for free on Inkitt.com: https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fantasy/971853Producer/Editor/Host: Peter MarkotsisCo-Host: Izzy PerezFeaturing: Maddy GlenMusic: Julie WilsonArt: Gloria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for our third creative writing workshop of season 2! We'll be taking a look at Andy's story, The Legend of Big Belly. As per usual, Andy tells us a little bit about his story, then our readers share what they thought he did well and what he can improve, and then we end, of course, by sharing our favorite lines from the story. If you want to hear Andy's story, check out Episode 6AYou can support our podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsTwitter @detdeldragonsInstagram: @determinepodFollow us on TikTok: @determinationdragRead the Pana stories for free on Inkitt.com: https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fantasy/971853You can find Drema Deoraich's book, Entheophage, here: https://niveymarts.comFollow Drema on social media:https://twitter.com/dremadeoraichhttps://www.facebook.com/NiveymArtsLLChttps://www.instagram.com/dremadeoraich/ Sign up for Drema's free monthly newsletter here: https://niveymarts.com/newsletter/ Producer/Editor: Peter MarkotsisHosts: Izzy Perez and Peter MarkotsisStory by: Andy RutherfordFeaturing: Julie Wilson, Andy Rutherford, Sammy Liao, Kaitlyn Cunningham, Mel Jayne. Julianne StarzeeMusic: Julie WilsonArt: Gloria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen to Andy's Story "The Legend of Big Belly" here! After you listen to his story, check out what our readers thought about it in the next episode. We'll be offering him some insights into what he wrote well, and what he can improve in his story.You can support our podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsFollow us on Twitter @detdeldragonsInstagram: @determinepodTikTok: @determinationdragRead the Pana stories for free on Inkitt.com: https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fantasy/971853Producer/Editor: Peter MarkotsisRead By: Andy RutherfordMusic: Julie WilsonArt: Gloria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We sat down and chatted with Author Owen King, one of Peter's creative writing professors at Vassar College. We talked about the writing process and how to overcome some obstacles when it comes to finishing a story.You can support our podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsTwitter @detdeldragonsInstagram: @determinepodFollow us on TikTok: @determinationdragRead the Pana stories for free on Inkitt.com: https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fantasy/971853Producer/Editor: Peter MarkotsisHosts: Izzy Perez and Peter MarkotsisFeaturing: Owen KingMusic: Julie WilsonArt: Gloria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for our second creative writing workshop of season 2! We'll be taking a look at Kaitlyn's story, Dragon Song. As per usual, Kaitlyn tells us a little bit about her story, then our readers share what they thought she did well and what she can improve, and then we end, of course, by sharing our favorite lines from the story. If you want to hear Kaitlyn's story, check out Episode 4AYou can support our podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsTwitter @detdeldragonsInstagram: @determinepodFollow us on TikTok: @determinationdragRead the Pana stories for free on Inkitt.com: https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fantasy/971853Find The Adventures of Nonna and the Little Red Truck in Summertime here: https://kathybrandonauthor.comProducer/Editor: Peter MarkotsisHosts: Izzy Perez and Peter MarkotsisStory by: Kaitlyn CunninghamFeaturing: Julie Wilson, Andy Rutherford, Sammy Liao, Kaitlyn Cunningham, Mel Jayne. Julianne StarzeeMusic: Julie WilsonArt: Gloria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen to Kaitlyn's Story "Dragon Song" here! After you listen to her story, check out what our readers thought about it in the next episode. We'll be offering her some insights into what she wrote well, and what she can improve in her story.You can support our podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsFollow us on Twitter @detdeldragonsInstagram: @determinepodTikTok: @determinationdragRead the Pana stories for free on Inkitt.com: https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fantasy/971853Producer/Editor: Peter MarkotsisRead By: Kaitlyn CunninghamMusic: Julie WilsonArt: Gloria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We had the pleasure of interviewing author Kalynn Applewhite about her upcoming book, Awakening Anne. Izzy and Peter had the pleasure of reading the first chapter of the book, and they ask Kalynn about what inspired her to write it, what it's like doing research for a novel set around World War 1, and what keeps her going as a writer.Follow Kalynn on social media: https://linktr.ee/kalynnapplewhiteAwakening Anne Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/applewhitegames/awakening-anne-paranormal-fiction-novelFirst chapter of Awakening Anne: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RJD-Y9IURQHAcERqROLdoPI27ubAmG49/view?usp=sharingYou can support our podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsTwitter @detdeldragonsInstagram: @determinepodTikTok: @determinationdragRead the Pana stories for free on Inkitt.com: https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fantasy/971853Producer/Editor/Host: Peter MarkotsisCo-Host: Izzy PerezFeaturing: Kalynn ApplewhiteMusic: Julie WilsonArt: Gloria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our first workshop of Season 2 features a story submitted by a familiar voice on the podcast, Julie Wilson! She tells us a little about her story, We Were Once Once, and then all our other writers offer their thoughts on something they thought the story did well, and something that could be improved. We end, of course, by sharing our favorite lines from the story. If you want to hear Julie's story, check out Episode 2AYou can support our podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsTwitter @detdeldragonsInstagram: @determinepodFollow us on TikTok: @determinationdragRead the Pana stories for free on Inkitt.com: https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fantasy/971853Producer/Editor: Peter MarkotsisHosts: Izzy Perez and Peter MarkotsisStory by: Julie WilsonFeaturing: Julie Wilson, Andy Rutherford, Sammy Liao, Kaitlyn Cunningham, Mel Jayne. Julianne StarzeeMusic: Julie WilsonArt: Gloria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen to Julie's Story "We Were Once Once" here! After you listen to her story, check out what our readers thought about it in the next episode. We'll be offering her some insights into what she wrote well, and what she can improve in her story.You can support our podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsFollow us on Twitter @detdeldragonsInstagram: @determinepodTikTok: @determinationdragRead the Pana stories for free on Inkitt.com: https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fantasy/971853Producer/Editor: Peter MarkotsisRead By: Julie WilsonMusic: Julie WilsonArt: Gloria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to season 2 of Determination, Deliberation, and Dragons! For this season, we will primarily be workshopping stories written by a few of our friends. Each month, one of our writers will share a story with us, and the entire group (all 8 writers) will offer feedback. In this episode, we'll be introducing you to our wonderful cast of writers and talking a little bit about what you can expect in season 2. In addition to the workshops, get ready for some fun episodes including a conversation with author Owen King, a look into how Orientalism is present in the Star Wars universe, Izzy's quest to get Peter to watch more Studio Ghibli, and so much more!You can support our podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsFollow us on TikTok: @determinationdragTwitter @detdeldragonsInstagram: @determinepodRead the Pana stories for free on Inkitt.com: https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fantasy/971853Producer/Editor: Peter MarkotsisHosts: Izzy Perez and Peter MarkotsisFeaturing: Julie Wilson, Andy Rutherford, Kaitlyn Cunningham, Sammy Liao, Mel Jayne, and Julianne Starzee.Music: Julie WilsonArt: Gloria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Now that we've workshopped each of the nine shorter stories that make up the first Pana book, we thought it would be interesting to take a look at the book as a whole. In this workshop, we welcome back Master of English Julie Wilson, and talk about characters, plot, LGBTQIA+ representation, and some predictions (and spoilers) for where the story will go from here.Have a happy and healthy New Year! As the Greeks say, χρόνια πολλά! (It directly translates to "years many." In this context it means "have many years.")You can support our podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsFollow us on TikTok: @determinationdragTwitter @detdeldragonsInstagram: @determinepodRead the Pana stories for free on Inkitt.com: https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fantasy/971853Producer/Editor: Peter MarkotsisHosts: Izzy Perez and Peter MarkotsisFeaturing: Julie WilsonMusic: Julie WilsonArt: Gloria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello! We just wanted to stop on by and give you a quick update about season 1 of the podcast. We'll be releasing our final episode of the season shortly, and then we'll take a short break as we work on season 2. Keep an ear out for updates on that early next year. Until then, we hope that you have a wonderful holiday season.You can support our podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsFollow us on TikTok: @determinationdragTwitter @detdeldragonsInstagram: @determinepodRead the Pana stories for free on Inkitt.com: https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fantasy/971853 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You can listen to the audiobook of Peter's ninth and final short story in the Pana and Waveskimmer series (book 1), "Sickness," here!You can support our podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsFollow us on TikTok: @determinationdragTwitter @detdeldragonsInstagram: @determinepodRead the Pana stories for free on Inkitt.com: https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fantasy/971853Editor/Producer: Peter MarkotsisNarrator/Music: JulieArt: Gloria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The end is here! Not the end, but the end of what will hopefully be the first book in the Pana cycle (Peter is currently working on book 2). Pana finally reaches one of the world devastating weapons left over from The Cataclysm, and meets up with an old friend. We talk about finales: what makes a good one, what we want to see, what we don't want to see. To introduce the episode, we talk about the short show, Over the Garden Wall, created by Patrick McHale.We are so excited to be airing this final Pana and Waveskimmer episode. It's been so much fun workshopping this story, and we hope that you enjoyed the journey as well. Now that Peter is in grad school and Izzy is working, we're not sure when future episodes will be coming out. We'd love to continue chatting about creative writing and sharing our thoughts and conversations with all of you. It would help us if you were to check out our Patreon, follow us on Twitter, rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts, and share the podcast with your friends, family, colleagues, students, neighbors, pets, or whoever you think might enjoy it.You can support our podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsFollow us on TikTok: @determinationdragTwitter @detdeldragonsInstagram: @determinepodRead the Pana stories for free on Inkitt.com: https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fantasy/971853Host/Editor/Producer: Peter MarkotsisHost: Izzy PerezMusic: JulieArt: Gloria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Darth Maul was a fan favorite when he appeared in Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace. Even after his apparent death, he returned to life in the animated show, Star Wars the Clone Wars, only to keep fighting his old enemies. Eventually, in Star Wars Rebels, the character dies for what may be the final time, exhausted, in the arms of Obi-Wan Kenobi. That scene has stood out to Peter for a while. They've heard various takes on the matter, and now offer their own interpretation of what occurred and what it teaches us.You can support our podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsFollow us on TikTok: @determinationdragTwitter @detdeldragonsInstagram: @determinepodRead the Pana stories for free on Inkitt.com: https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fantasy/971853Host/Editor/Producer: Peter MarkotsisMusic: JulieArt: Gloria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here on Determination, Deliberation, and Dragons, we love chatting about Disney's, The Owl House. We just watched the first episode of season 3, and wanted to share our thoughts with you. Is Belos or The Collector the better villain? How does the show diverge from our limited understanding of what horror is? Are Giraffes really that scary? We answer all these and more in this episode.You can support our podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsFollow us on TikTok: @determinationdragTwitter @detdeldragonsInstagram: @determinepodRead the Pana stories for free on Inkitt.com: https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fantasy/971853Host/Editor/Producer: Peter MarkotsisHost: Izzy PerezMusic: JulieArt: Gloria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You can listen to the audiobook of Peter's eighth short story in the Pana and Waveskimmer series, "Continuation," here!You can support our podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsFollow us on Twitter @detdeldragonsInstagram: @determinepodEditor/Producer: Peter MarkotsisNarrator/Music: JulieArt: Gloria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we discuss the second to last short story in the Pana cycle, it seemed fitting to talk about rising action and the process by which we move a story to its epic conclusion. To help us think about rising action, we take a look at Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, and how it prepares us - or doesn't - for Harry's confrontation with Voldemort.Follow us on Twitter: @DetDelDragonsInstagram: @determinepodCheck out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsHost/Producer/Editor: Peter MarkotsisHost: Izzy PerezMusic: JulieArt: Gloria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Peter's undergrad thesis, they explored the idea of the nation-state and how it is constructed through the collective imagination of different groups of people. They thought it would be interesting to look at the vibrant world of Avatar the Last Airbender and the Legend of Korra, a world built on the premise of there being four distinct nations, and see how the shows can help us understand imagined communities.Follow us on Twitter: @DetDelDragonsInstagram: @determinepodCheck out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsHost/Producer/Editor: Peter MarkotsisMusic: JulieArt: Gloria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You can listen to the audiobook of Peter's seventh short story in the Pana and Waveskimmer series, "Unexpected Ripples," here!Follow us on Twitter: @DetDelDragonsInstagram: @determinepodCheck out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsProducer/Editor: Peter MarkotsisNarrator: Izzy PerezMusic: JulieArt: Gloria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're slowly nearing the end of the Pana cycle! As Pana approaches the end of their journey and the overwhelming task set before them and has to make a decision, we thought it would be interesting to talk about Responsibility. And what better way to introduce that theme than through Avatar the Last Airbender, created by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko.Follow us on Twitter: @DetDelDragonsInstagram: @determinepodCheck out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsHost/Producer/Editor: Peter MarkotsisHost: Izzy PerezMusic: JulieArt: Gloria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We hope you all had a wonderful June, and that your Summer is swell and relaxing. We are delighted to share this episode featuring the great Andy Rutherford, DnD extraordinaire, creative writing master, quidditch captain, and so much more. Andy talks about the power of love in the show "She-Ra and the Princesses of Power," created by ND Stevenson, and what it can teach us about connectivity.If you'd like to support the podcast you can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsFollow us on Twitter: @DetDelDragonsInstagram: @determinepodFeaturing: AndyHosts: Peter and IzzyEditor/Producer: PeterMusic: JulieArt: Gloria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You can listen to the audiobook of Peter's sixth short story in the Pana and Waveskimmer series, "Visions," here!You can support our podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsFollow us on Twitter @detdeldragonsEditor/Producer: Peter MarkotsisNarrator/Music: JulieArt: Gloria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This may be Peter's favorite installment of the Pana cycle. Today, we workshop the sixth short story in the series, Visions. As the crew sails through the Hudson Bay, everyone begins to mysteriously fall asleep and have different visions. But what do these visions mean, and how will they alter Pana's journey as they continue to run from their past? We focus our conversation on the theme of perception, and use the book, The Giver, by Lois Lowry, as the starting point for our conversation.Follow us on Twitter: @DetDelDragonsInstagram: @determinepodCheck out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsHost/Producer/Editor: Peter MarkotsisHost: Izzy PerezMusic: JulieArt: Gloria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hope you're having an excellent summer! Join us as we dive into the second episode of The Owl House with the help of the incredible Elijah, aka, Not-So-Average-Fangirl!Check out Elijah: Twitter @notsoavgfangirlYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FanGirl4u/featuredFollow us on Twitter: @DetDelDragonsInstagram: @determinepodCheck out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsHost/Producer/Editor: Peter MarkotsisCo-Host: Tess MarkotsisFeaturing: Elijah (Not-So-Average-Fangirl)Music: JulieArt: Gloria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You can listen to the audiobook of Peter's fifth short story in the Pana and Waveskimmer series, "Finding a Place to Rest," here!You can support our podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsFollow us on Twitter @detdeldragonsInstagram: @determinepodEditor/Producer: PeterNarrator/Music: JulieArt: Gloria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hope you're staying cool during this hot Summer. And what better way to stay cool than heading on inside, grabbing some seat, and listening to our latest episode!In this episode, Izzy and Peter workshop the fifth installment of the Pana and Waveskimmer series of short stories, Finding a Place to Rest. As Pana and Waveskimmer flee Varé, they come across a port village and some new people (as well as some new problems). They talk about the idea of disasters and how we write about them, and use the book, Salvage the Bones, by Jesmyn Ward, to frame the conversation.If you want to listen to the story, our audiobook rendition of the story will be uploaded on the same day as this episode.You can support our podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsFollow us on Twitter @detdeldragonsInstagram: @determinepodHosts: Peter and IzzyEditor/Producer: PeterMusic: JulieArt: Gloria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.