Story of a Storyteller

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Come listen to author, podcaster, an PR man Alex Greenwood. He talks about his family, how he got into writing, and finishing a found manuscript of his grandfathers, and publishing it in memorium. If you'd like to see all previous episodes, head over to conorbredin.com/podcastInterested in a free thriller novella? Check out conorbredin.com/freebook If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to review it! Reviews can be as simple as "I enjoyed this show!" and a click of however many stars you think it's worth! Here's the link: https://www.podchaser.com/StoryOfAStorytellerSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerPodcast)

Reyna Marder Gentin is an author, and a former criminal defense lawyer. Reyna shares stories from her time in the courtrooms of New York, as well as how she turned away from that career into one of writing. If you'd like to see all previous episodes, head over to conorbredin.com/podcastInterested in a free thriller novella? Check out conorbredin.com/freebook If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to review it! Reviews can be as simple as "I enjoyed this show!" and a click of however many stars you think it's worth! Here's the link: https://www.podchaser.com/StoryOfAStorytellerSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerPodcast)

Join Conor as he interviews the brave and charming Sandy Phillips Kirkham. Sandy is the author of Let me Prey Upon You, a tell all book about the years she suffered from the sexual abuse of a clergyman at her church. You can read more at www.conorbredin.com/sandy-kirkhamIf you'd like to see all previous episodes, head over to conorbredin.com/podcastInterested in a free thriller novella? Check out conorbredin.com/freebook If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to review it! Reviews can be as simple as "I enjoyed this show!" and a click of however many stars you think it's worth! Here's the link: https://www.podchaser.com/StoryOfAStorytellerSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerPodcast)

Qian Julie Wang returns to the show to discuss reclaiming her name, book tours, audiobooks and more. Her memoir, Beautiful Country, is out now! Read more over at the blog post. You can find it at www.conorbredin.com/qian-julie-wangIf you'd like to see all previous episodes, head over to conorbredin.com/podcastInterested in a free thriller novella? Check out conorbredin.com/freebook If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to review it! Reviews can be as simple as "I enjoyed this show!" and a click of however many stars you think it's worth! Here's the link: https://www.podchaser.com/StoryOfAStorytellerSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerPodcast)

No you didn't read that wrong, I'm the guest today! Welcome to the first solo show! Head over to www.conobredin.com/solo-show to read more.Time codes for the section you might want!2:44 All about my Background10:25 Hear about Writing16:36 My Podcasting story26:09 Plans for the Future29:29 Q&A SessionHere's a link to the tweet that made me decide to podcast: https://twitter.com/CJAggett/status/1283128231877632001If you're interested, here's the book I was named after: https://amzn.to/2WACgJDHere's the intro to The Magic Box (God I love this intro): https://youtu.be/M8U8Pb-10gUIf you'd like to see all previous episodes, head over to conorbredin.com/podcastInterested in a free thriller novella? Check out conorbredin.com/freebook If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to review it! Reviews can be as simple as "I enjoyed this show!" and a click of however many stars you think it's worth! Here's the link: https://www.podchaser.com/StoryOfAStorytellerSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerPodcast)

Conor speaks with debut author Ginny Myers Sain on what it was like to go from the stage to the page and her first book Dark and Shallow Lies. Read more over at https://www.conobredin.com/ginny-myers-sain-interviewIf you'd like to see all previous episodes, head over to conorbredin.com/podcastInterested in a free thriller novella? Check out conorbredin.com/freebook If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to review it! Reviews can be as simple as "I enjoyed this show!" and a click of however many stars you think it's worth! Here's the link: https://www.podchaser.com/StoryOfAStorytellerSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerPodcast)

Laura Miller, host of the Library Laura podcast and book reviewer/influencer discusses podcasting, and if books should have content warnings!See more over at www.conorbredin.com/laura-miller-interviewIf you'd like to see all previous episodes, head over to conorbredin.com/podcastInterested in a free thriller novella? Check out conorbredin.com/freebook If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to review it! Reviews can be as simple as "I enjoyed this show!" and a click of however many stars you think it's worth! Here's the link: https://www.podchaser.com/StoryOfAStorytellerSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerPodcast)

Come meet author Keith A Pearson, who wrote his first book on a dare, and has never looked back!See more at https://www.conorbredin.com/keith-pearson-interviewIf you'd like to see all previous episodes, head over to conorbredin.com/podcastInterested in a free thriller novella? Check out conorbredin.com/freebook If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to review it! Reviews can be as simple as "I enjoyed this show!" and a click of however many stars you think it's worth! Here's the link: https://www.podchaser.com/StoryOfAStorytellerSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerPodcast)

Dixon Reuel returns to the show on the eve before the launch of her second book Fall of Two. We talk about books, writing, weddings and Dixon explains what her "main quest" is. Read more, including links to Dixon's books, social media, and website over at https://www.conorbredin.com/dixon-reuel-returnsIf you'd like to see all previous episodes, head over to conorbredin.com/podcastInterested in a free thriller novella? Check out conorbredin.com/freebook If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to review it! Reviews can be as simple as "I enjoyed this show!" and a click of however many stars you think it's worth! Here's the link: https://www.podchaser.com/StoryOfAStorytellerSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerPodcast)

Be amazed along with Conor as Bill Johnson tells the story of how he was permanently blinded, and how he skiied a mere 7 months after!Read more about Bill over on the website: https://www.conorbredin.com/bill-johnson-interviewIf you'd like to see all previous episodes, head over to conorbredin.com/podcastInterested in a free thriller novella? Check out conorbredin.com/freebook If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to review it! Reviews can be as simple as "I enjoyed this show!" and a click of however many stars you think it's worth! Here's the link: https://www.podchaser.com/StoryOfAStorytellerSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerPodcast)

Joanna Penn, a titan of the indie author world, comes to the show to talk about podcasting, writing, and books being better than cuddly toys! Be sure to check out all the links to Joanna's books, podcasts and websites over at the shownotes on https://www.conorbredin.com/joanna-penn-interviewIf you'd like to see all previous episodes, head over to conorbredin.com/podcastInterested in a free thriller novella? Check out conorbredin.com/freebook If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to review it! Reviews can be as simple as "I enjoyed this show!" and a click of however many stars you think it's worth! Here's the link: https://www.podchaser.com/StoryOfAStorytellerSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerPodcast)

Conor and Anya Pavelle talk about Star Trek, religious upbringings, post-apocalyptic stories, mermaids, writing, pandemics and more!See more over at https://www.conorbredin.com/anya-pavelle-interviewIf you'd like to see all previous episodes, head over to conorbredin.com/podcastInterested in a free thriller novella? Check out conorbredin.com/freebook If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to review it! Reviews can be as simple as "I enjoyed this show!" and a click of however many stars you think it's worth! Here's the link: https://www.podchaser.com/StoryOfAStorytellerSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerPodcast)

Join Conor, NJ Sullivan and Celosia Crane as they discuss telling stories through audio first, woollen suits, and "can you mute?"Be sure to head over to www.conorbredin.com/nj-sullivan-celosia-crane-interview to check out their books, links, podcasts and more!If you'd like to see all previous episodes, head over to conorbredin.com/podcastInterested in a free thriller novella? Check out conorbredin.com/freebook If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to review it! Reviews can be as simple as "I enjoyed this show!" and a click of however many stars you think it's worth! Here's the link: https://www.podchaser.com/StoryOfAStorytellerSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerPodcast)

I talk to Triona Walsh, book cover designer and novelist. Triona tells me about her experiences with the Novel Fair, a writing competition. See more including links to Triona's website: www.conorbredin.com/triona-walsh-interviewIf you'd like to see all previous episodes, head over to conorbredin.com/podcastInterested in a free thriller novella? Check out conorbredin.com/freebook If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to review it! Reviews can be as simple as "I enjoyed this show!" and a click of however many stars you think it's worth! Here's the link: https://www.podchaser.com/StoryOfAStorytellerSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerPodcast)

Aaron Denius, sci-fi author and poet, speaks to Conor about writing for television, runway modelling, and his childhood in Venezuela.See more at www.conorbredin.com/aaron-denius-interviewIf you'd like to see all previous episodes, head over to conorbredin.com/podcastInterested in a free thriller novella? Check out conorbredin.com/freebook If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to review it! Reviews can be as simple as "I enjoyed this show!" and a click of however many stars you think it's worth! Here's the link: https://www.podchaser.com/StoryOfAStorytellerSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerPodcast)

Chelsea Callahan is the author of the Deveraux Witches series. I talk with her about writing, family, and dyslexia. For links to Chelsea's website, social media and books, check out https://www.conorbredin.com/chelsea-callahan-interview/If you'd like to see all previous episodes, head over to conorbredin.com/podcastInterested in a free thriller novella? Check out conorbredin.com/freebook If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to review it! Reviews can be as simple as "I enjoyed this show!" and a click of however many stars you think it's worth! Here's the link: https://www.podchaser.com/StoryOfAStorytellerSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerPodcast)

I get the sheer joy of talking with the infectiously positive Margaret Ghielmetti. We talk creativity, travel, and "notions"! A great episode!You can get links to Margaret's website, twitter, instagram and of course her memoir at the blog post on my site, www.conorbredin.com/margaret-ghielmetti-interviewIf you'd like to see all previous episodes, head over to conorbredin.com/podcastInterested in a free thriller novella? Check out conorbredin.com/freebook If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to review it! Reviews can be as simple as "I enjoyed this show!" and a click of however many stars you think it's worth! Here's the link: https://www.podchaser.com/StoryOfAStorytellerSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerPodcast)

Jenn Ashton is a writer, poet, and painter from Squamish, BC, Canada. We talk about becoming a parent at fifteen, and her squamish heritage. Read more at https://www.conorbredin.com/jenn-ashton-interviewIf you'd like to see all previous episodes, head over to conorbredin.com/podcastInterested in a free thriller novella? Check out conorbredin.com/freebook If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to review it! Reviews can be as simple as "I enjoyed this show!" and a click of however many stars you think it's worth! Here's the link: https://www.podchaser.com/StoryOfAStorytellerSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerPodcast)

Marcus  Ako, also known as the Idiot on the Writers Block, came onto the show to tell me all about growing up in Nigeria, acting, and writing.Watch the big "You've gone super red!" moment here: https://youtu.be/iqbRyumDgz4?t=2596Check out more at conorbredin.com/marcus-ako-interviewIf you'd like to see all previous episodes, head over to conorbredin.com/podcastInterested in a free thriller novella? Check out conorbredin.com/freebook If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to review it! Reviews can be as simple as "I enjoyed this show!" and a click of however many stars you think it's worth! Here's the link: https://www.podchaser.com/StoryOfAStorytellerSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerPodcast)

I got the amazing opportunity to talk to New York Times Bestselling Author Dennis E Taylor. We talk writing, research, and snowboarding!Read more: https://www.conorbredin.com/dennis-taylor-interviewIf you'd like to see all previous episodes, head over to conorbredin.com/podcastInterested in a free thriller novella? Check out conorbredin.com/freebook If you'd like to help America Meals on Wheels, head over to www.podchaser.com/StoryOfAStoryteller and leave a review! Podchaser will donate 25c (American dollars) for each review left in April 2021! Amazing!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerPodcast)

Cyberpunk Author Anna Mocikat talks to Conor about film-making, bringing nerds to goth clubs, and cyborgs! It's a fun time!Check out www.conorbredin.com/anna-mocikat-interview for more, including links to Anna's books!*********Follow the podcast on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/StorytellPodFollow Conor on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/Conor_the_geekFollow Anna on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/Anna_mocikatCheck out Anna's website: https://www.annamocikat.com*********If you'd like to see all previous episodes, head over to conorbredin.com/podcastInterested in a free thriller novella? Check out conorbredin.com/freebook If you'd like to help America Meals on Wheels, head over to www.podchaser.com/StoryOfAStoryteller and leave a review! Podchaser will donate 25c (American dollars) for each review left in April 2021! Amazing!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerPodcast)

Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerPodcastDixon Reuel is the pen-name of Eve Power, Irish horror author of the Blood Brute series. Conor and Eve talk about her start in poetry, how important planning is when it comes to writing, and much much more. See more https://www.conorbredin.com/dixon-reuel-interviewFOLLOW DIXON REUEL!Dixon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DixonReuelDixon's website: https://www.dixonreuel.comFOLLOW US!Conor on Twitter: https://twitter.com/conor_the_geekPodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/StorytellPodWebsite https://www.conorbredin.com/podcastCheck out Conor's free book The Stolen Dagger over at https://www.conorbredin.com/freebookMUSIC CREDITS:Open Those Bright Eyes by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4171-open-those-bright-eyesLicense: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerPodcast)

Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerPodcastJoshua Gillingham is a Canadian teacher, author and game designer. He speaks with Conor about how his love of music, love of all things Viking, and more, made him the storyteller he is today. See more... https://www.conorbredin.com/joshua-gillingham-interviewFOLLOW JOSHUA!Joshua on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoshMGillinghamFOLLOW US!Conor on Twitter: https://twitter.com/conor_the_geekPodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/StorytellPodWebsite https://www.conorbredin.com/podcastCheck out Conor's free book The Stolen Dagger over at www.conorbredin.com/freebookMUSIC CREDITS:Open Those Bright Eyes by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4171-open-those-bright-eyesLicense: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerPodcast)

Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerPodcastAndrew Shanahan is the founder of Man v Fat and the author of Before and After. We speak about his career as a journalist, his time working for a children's science magazine, the worst injury ever (no really, EVER) and of course, his first fiction work, Before and After. Read more at www.conorbredin.com/andrew-shanahan-interviewAndrew's Blog post about a movie adaption: https://helloshan.co.uk/before-and-after-is-coming-to-the-silver-screen/FOLLOW US!Conor on Twitter: https://twitter.com/conor_the_geekPodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/StorytellPodWebsite https://www.conorbredin.com/podcastCheck out Conor's free book The Stolen Dagger over at www.conorbredin.com/freebookMUSIC CREDITS:Open Those Bright Eyes by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4171-open-those-bright-eyesLicense: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerPodcast)

Episode Summary!Lali A Love is the author of Heart of a Warrior Angel and The Decoding of Jo. She is also a poet and has two collections of poetry out, The Joy of Infinite Transcendence and her recently released Ananda: Poetry for the Soul. She and Conor talk about all things spiritual! Read more here: www.conorbredin.com/lali-love-interviewLinks mentioned:Review the Show!www.podchaser.com/StoryOfAStorytellerQueer Indie Awards show:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAqvINbfEJsFOLLOW LALI:Lali on Twitter: https://twitter.com/laliaristoLali on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vibrationslovelight/Lali's website: https://authorlalialove.com/FOLLOW US!Conor on Twitter: https://twitter.com/conor_the_geekPodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/StorytellPodWebsite https://www.conorbredin.com/podcastCheck out Conor's free book The Stolen Dagger over at www.conorbredin.com/freebookMUSIC CREDITS:Open Those Bright Eyes by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4171-open-those-bright-eyesLicense: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerPodcast)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerPodcast)

Episode Summary!Being an accomplished lawyer wasn't enough for Mike Coles! He also developed the app "Choose Your Reader", so that he could tell his son a bedtime story. Conor and Mike talk about overcoming being a father, the time and energy that goes into making an app, and being a writer.Read more here: www.conorbredin.com/mike-coles-interview Links mentioned:Review the Show!www.podchaser.com/StoryOfAStorytellerThe Longest Nightwww.books2read.com/TheLongestNightFOLLOW US!Conor on Twitter: https://twitter.com/conor_the_geekPodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/StorytellPodWebsite https://www.conorbredin.com/podcastCheck out Conor's free book The Stolen Dagger over at www.conorbredin.com/freebookMUSIC CREDITS:Open Those Bright Eyes by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4171-open-those-bright-eyesLicense: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerPodcast)

Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerPodcastEve McDonnell is the author of Elsetime, a children's novel about a time-travelling crow and two children from different times. Join Conor and Eve as they discuss her fascinating journey to being a children's author, and how a fortune-teller told her what to do.Read more here at https://www.conorbredin.com/eve-mcdonnell-interviewFOLLOW EVE!Eve on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Eve_Mc_Donnell Eve's website: https://startsomewhereblogbyeve.wordpress.com/FOLLOW US!Conor on Twitter: https://twitter.com/conor_the_geekPodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/StorytellPodWebsite https://www.conorbredin.com/podcastCheck out Conor's free book The Stolen Dagger over at www.conorbredin.com/freebookMUSIC CREDITS:Open Those Bright Eyes by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4171-open-those-bright-eyesLicense: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerPodcast)

REVIEW THE SHOW! https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/story-of-a-storyteller-1414307Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerPodcastRoss Young is the author of Deadheads and Get Ted Dead, both of which he sets in the Gloomwood setting, the realm of the Grim Reaper! Ross and Conor speak about what effect moving around a lot as a child has on your outlook on life, how to be funny, and why it took Ross 11 years to release his second book! Read more here: https://www.conorbredin.com/ross-young-interviewCheck out Ross here:Twitter: https://twitter.com/InkDisregarditInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryoungsulk/Website: https://rossyoung.ink/FOLLOW US!Conor on Twitter: https://twitter.com/conor_the_geekPodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/StorytellPodWebsite https://www.conorbredin.com/podcastCheck out Conor's free book The Stolen Dagger over at https://www.conorbredin.com/freebookMUSIC CREDITS:Open Those Bright Eyes by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4171-open-those-bright-eyesLicense: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerPodcast)

Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerPodcastJennifer Benson is a teacher in New York State in America. She has written her upcoming memoir "Beautiful Possibilities: A Woman's Inspiring 13-Year Journey of Living in the Middle East". Jennifer talks about her experiences living in the Middle East, uprooting her life twice, and surviving the 2004 tsunami. FOLLOW JENNIFER!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jenniferbensonwriter/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JenbenwriterWebsite: https://jenniferbensonauthor.godaddysites.com/FOLLOW US!Conor on Twitter: https://twitter.com/conor_the_geekPodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/StorytellPodWebsite https://www.conorbredin.com/podcastCheck out Conor's free book The Stolen Dagger over at www.conorbredin.com/freebookMUSIC CREDITS:Open Those Bright Eyes by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4171-open-those-bright-eyesLicense: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerPodcast)

Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerPodcastDougie Brimson is an author and screenwriter. He specialises in "lad lit" and "hooligan lit" or "hooleylit". He tells the story of how he got to Hollywood with the film Green Street and how he took advantage of Euro 96 and published his first book "Everywhere we go".Read more here https://www.conorbredin.com/dougie-brimson-interviewFollow Dougie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dougiebrimsonCheck out Dougie's website: https://www.dougiebrimson.com/FOLLOW US!Conor on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Conor_the_GeekPodcast Twitter: http://twitter.com/StorytellPodWebsite https://www.conorbredin.com/podcastCheck out Conor's free book The Stolen Dagger over at www.conorbredin.com/freebookMUSIC CREDITS:Open Those Bright Eyes by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song...License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerPodcastSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerPodcast)

David Ledain is the author of Gay Dads, Forbidden Fruit, and Having Gay Sex. David and Conor talk about David's coming out story, how it affected his marriage and his role as a father, and how finding other men like him led to his new career as a writer. David is one of six men in the Rainbow Dads podcast, as well as a member of the Queer Britain Museum team! This is a great episode so be sure to watch!See more... www.conorbredin.com/david-ledain-interviewLINKS:David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DavidLedainDavid on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidledainDavid’s Website: https://gaydad.co.uk/FOLLOW US!Conor on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Conor_the_GeekPodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/StorytellPodWebsite https://www.conorbredin.comCheck out Conor's free book The Stolen Dagger over at www.conorbredin.com/freebookSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerPodcast)MUSIC CREDITS:Open Those Bright Eyes by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4171-open-those-bright-eyesLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerPodcast)

Welcome to the first Christmas special of the show! Stories can be told in all sorts of ways: Novels, comic books, movies, television, and of course Role Playing Games! Join Halo, Stephen and Ross as they create the characters of Sir Nicolas Cage, Sir Samuel and Morgarth the Destroyer and are asked to solve a murder mystery!Follow all our guests below!Halo: https://twitter.com/halo_scotHalo's website: https://haloscot.com/Stephen: https://twitter.com/stephenRB4Stephen's website: https://fracturedfaithblog.com/about/Ross: https://twitter.com/InkDisregarditRoss' website: https://rossyoung.ink/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerPodcast)

EPISODE SUMMARY:Jennifer Burke is the author of The Secret Son, Levi’s Gift, and One Monday Morning. Having one of the more unique paths to publishing, Jenny speaks about winning a competition that landed her a three-book deal, the importance of having a good support structure, and balancing writing and life. LINKS:Jenny on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JenniferRyBurkeJenny on Facebook: Jennifer Burke AuthorJenny’s Website: http://www.jenniferburke.ie/FOLLOW US!Conor on Twitter: @Conor_the_GeekPodcast Twitter: @StorytellPodWebsite https://www.conorbredin.com/podcastCheck out Conor's free book The Stolen Dagger over at www.conorbredin.com/freebookMUSIC CREDITS:Open Those Bright Eyes by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4171-open-those-bright-eyesLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerPodcast)

EPISODE SUMMARY:Chris Hooley is the author of “Death, just Grinn and Bear it” as well as the upcoming “Kill-Her”. He’s also a co-host of “The Writing Community Chat Show” and English teacher. In this interview, Conor and Chris speak about the importance of reading, how the lows in life can change it, and more. Watch the video version of this interview over on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/fpubjUGH6CMLINKS:Chris on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisHooley2020Writing Community Chat Show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/writing_showFOLLOW US!Conor on Twitter: @Conor_the_GeekPodcast Twitter: @StorytellPodWebsite https://www.conorbredin.com/podcastCheck out Conor's free book The Stolen Dagger over at www.conorbredin.com/freebookMUSIC CREDITS:Open Those Bright Eyes by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4171-open-those-bright-eyesLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerPodcast)

EPISODE SUMMARY:Sarah Webb is the author of 40 books, the vast majority of which for children. Sarah is very passionate about children’s books, as well as creativity and writing. Sarah tells Conor all about her upbringing in Dalkey, writing creative non-fiction for children, and the life of a full-time author.This is the audio version of the podcast. To watch the video version please head over to YouTube: LINKS:Sarah on Twitter: @SarahWebbIsHereSarah on Instagram: @sarahwebbwriterSarah’s website: www.sarahwebb.ieFOLLOW US!Conor on Twitter: @Conor_the_GeekPodcast Twitter: @StorytellPodWebsite https://www.conorbredin.com/podcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerPodcastCheck out Conor's free book The Stolen Dagger over at www.conorbredin.com/freebookMUSIC CREDITS:Open Those Bright Eyes by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4171-open-those-bright-eyesLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerPodcast)

EPISODE SUMMARY:From Northern Ireland, Stephen Black is a civil servant, father, husband, and marathon runner as well as a blogger and author. His first book is Skelly’s Square, where the main character deals with mental health issues, as well as a supernatural crisis! Conor and Stephen chat away about how important supportive partners are when pursuing a writing career, as well as how a terrorist attack on his home town inspired him to write a novella. Check out the video version of this podcast over on YouTube! https://youtu.be/qD-PhX35xOcLINKS:Stephen on Twitter: @stephenRB4Stephen’s website: https://fracturedfaithblog.com/FOLLOW US!Conor on Twitter: @Conor_the_GeekPodcast Twitter: @StorytellPodWebsite https://www.conorbredin.com/podcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerPodcastCheck out Conor's free book The Stolen Dagger over at www.conorbredin.com/freebookMUSIC CREDITS:Open Those Bright Eyes by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4171-open-those-bright-eyesLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerPodcast)

EPISODE SUMMARY:Chinese-American Qian Julie Wang is a Yale graduate and a commercial litigator. She is also the author of “Beautiful Country: A Memoir of an undocumented childhood”, a book where she tells all about her personal history of being an undocumented immigrant in the US. Conor and Julie talk about her childhood, how teachers weren’t always helpful, and how she wrote most of her book on her phone!See more, including the YouTube video at www.conorbredin.com/qian-julie-wang-interviewLINKS:Julie on Twitter: @QianJulieWangJulie’s Website: https://www.qianjuliewang.com/FOLLOW US!Conor on Twitter: @Conor_the_GeekPodcast Twitter: @StorytellPodWebsite https://www.conorbredin.com/podcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerPodcastCheck out Conor's free book The Stolen Dagger over at www.conorbredin.com/freebookMUSIC CREDITS:Open Those Bright Eyes by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4171-open-those-bright-eyesLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerPodcast)

EPISODE SUMMARY:Bob Cubitt is the author of over 22 books in a huge variety of genres, from military fiction to science fiction. He speaks with Conor about his experiences growing up in a military family, to joining the British Air Force and then the British Mail Service. He speaks about how writing was always there for him in his adult life, and how even though he’s now retired, he’s busier than ever!See more at www.conorbredin.com/bob-cubitt-interviewLINKS:Bob on Twitter: @robert_cubittBob’s Website: http://robertcubitt.com/index.htmlFOLLOW US!Conor on Twitter: @Conor_the_GeekPodcast Twitter: @StorytellPodWebsite https://www.conorbredin.com/podcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerPodcastCheck out Conor's free book The Stolen Dagger over at www.conorbredin.com/freebookMUSIC CREDITS:Open Those Bright Eyes by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4171-open-those-bright-eyesLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerPodcast)

EPISODE SUMMARY:Halo Scot is the author of Edge of the Breach, a sci-fi, fantasy, crime mash-up, as well as another of the co-founders of QueerIndie.com. Halo and Conor speak about how dark books can get, as well as how important it is for authors and all storytellers to ignore what the ‘norm’ is and to focus on their own voice. See More: www.conorbredin.com/halo-scot-interviewWatch the video version of this episode (which includes the interview only) over on youTube: https://youtu.be/4Ku8XO3y3bsLINKS:Halo on Twitter: @halo_scotMario’s Website: https://haloscot.com/QueerIndie.com: https://queerindie.com/FOLLOW US!Conor on Twitter: @Conor_the_GeekPodcast Twitter: @StorytellPodWebsite https://www.conorbredin.com/podcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerPodcast Check out Conor's free book The Stolen Dagger over at www.conorbredin.com/freebookMUSIC CREDITS:Open Those Bright Eyes by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4171-open-those-bright-eyesLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerPodcast)

EPISODE SUMMARY:Nemanja Pavlović is a fantasy writer, illustrator, and blogger from Bosnia. Nemanja speaks about how the world he created as a child grew up with him, and how he altered it and changed it to become a world he could set an adult fantasy series in. Conor and Nemanja also talk about illustrations and why they don’t appear in adult novels so much. Watch the video version of this episode (which includes the interview only) over on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7neznRDQOwQLINKS:Nemanja on Twitter: @npavlovic93Nemanja’s Website: https://medium.com/@npavlovic93FOLLOW US!Conor on Twitter: @Conor_the_GeekPodcast Twitter: @StorytellPodWebsite https://www.conorbredin.com/podcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerPodcastMUSIC CREDITS:Open Those Bright Eyes by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4171-open-those-bright-eyesLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerPodcast)

EPISODE SUMMARY:Mario Dell’Olio is a musician, teacher, choir director, co-founder of QueerIndie.com and an author. He has two books currently published, his memoir Coming About, and his romance novel Body and Soul. Mario and Conor talk extensively about his experiences at sea that led to writing Coming About, being gay and catholic, as well as his experiences with writing his mother’s life story as a memoir.Watch the video version of this episode (which includes the interview only) over on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7eiYhrNDLhYLINKS:Mario on Twitter: @DellOllioMarioMario’s Website: https://www.mariodellolio.com/QueerIndie.com: https://queerindie.com/FOLLOW US!Conor on Twitter: @Conor_the_GeekPodcast Twitter: @StorytellPodWebsite https://www.conorbredin.com/podcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerPodcastCheck out Conor's free book The Stolen Dagger over at www.conorbredin.com/freebookMUSIC CREDITS:Open Those Bright Eyes by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4171-open-those-bright-eyesLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerPodcast)

EPISODE SUMMARY:Welshman Chris Aggett joins Conor for the very first episode of the podcast. Chris is the author of Deep: Embers of Life, and Deep: Climb of Truth, as well as one of the hosts of The Writing Community Chat Show. Conor and Chris talk about how Chris’ grandfather’s influence made him choose to write, how his love of film helps his writing process, and how being a podcast host has introduced him to so many wonderful writers.Watch the video version (which only includes the interview only) over on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NtB2nrEug_ULINKS:Chris on Twitter: @CJAggettChris’s Website: https://cjaggett.wixsite.com/deepWriting Community Chat Show Twitter: @writing_showWriting Community Chat Show Website: https://www.thewritingcommunitychatshow.com/Chris’s playlist that he mentions: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6ziHiGsHW1OCrSZSAQqu8O?si=kI82Er-5St-hJgLKAkkvPQFOLLOW US!Conor on Twitter: @Conor_the_GeekPodcast Twitter: @StorytellPodWebsite https://www.conorbredin.com/podcastPatreon: www.patreon.com/StoryOfAStorytellerMUSIC CREDITS:Open Those Bright Eyes by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4171-open-those-bright-eyesLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerPodcast)

Welcome to Story of a Storyteller, the podcast where host Conor Bredin (@Conor_the_Geek) gets to know the life stories of other storytellers, and what made them start writing!If you can't wait a whole week to listen, subscribe on Patreon and get every episode a whole week early! There are some amazing perks to being a Patreon supporter so click the link and find out! https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerPodcastSeason 1 has amazing guests from Ireland, Wales, England, America, and Bosnia. These wonderful authors publish, horror, memoir, romance, science-fiction, children's literature, and so much more!Be sure to follow our twitter account @StorytellPod for future updates, as well as to get in touch with the show!Episodes 1, 2 and 3 will all drop on September 7th 2020! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out!www.conorbredin.com/podcast********Check out Conor's free book The Stolen Dagger over at www.conorbredin.com/freebook********Music:Open Those Bright Eyes by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4171-open-those-bright-eyesLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerPodcast)