Podcasts about Genre fiction

Richard Cass is the author of the Elder Darrow jazz mystery series. The first book in the series won the 2018 Maine Literary Award for Crime Fiction. The fifth, Sweetie Bogan's Sorrow, won the Nancy Pearl Librarians' Prize for Genre Fiction. The seventh book in the series Closing Time, was published in October, 2024. Dick has also published a thriller called The Last Altruist and a book of short stories entitled Gleam of Bone.He holds a graduate degree in writing from the University of New Hampshire, where he studied with Thomas Williams, Jr. and Joseph Monninger. He's also studied with Ernest Hebert, Ursula K. LeGuin, and Molly Gloss. His short fiction and nonfiction have appeared in Playboy, Gray's Sporting Journal, ZZYZVA, Tough, Shotgun Honey and Best Short Stories of the American West. He lives in Cape Elizabeth, Maine with his wife Anne.Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087444780090Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richardjcass/Threads Handle: https://www.threads.net/@richardjcassWebsite: https://www.rjcassbooks.com/*****************About SinCSisters in Crime (SinC) was founded in 1986 to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers. Through advocacy, programming and leadership, SinC empowers and supports all crime writers regardless of genre or place on their career trajectory.www.SistersinCrime.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sincnational/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sincnational.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@sincnationalFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sistersincrimeTikTok:: https://www.tiktok.com/@sincnationalThe SinC Writers' Podcast is produced by Julian Crocamo https://www.juliancrocamo.com/

Yet another episode in the Genre Essentials series, and the last Genre Specific episode, this time we're chatting about Sci-Fi and Fantasy. And before you yell at me, yes I know they are two different genres! But bear with me, while I explain why I have lumped them together for the purposes of this episode.  Don't forget to like and subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode. And if you have a burning questions you'd like answered, please email through my contact form on my website https://www.jfgibson.com.au/, or reach out on Instagram where you'll find me @jfgibsonwriter subscribe to my Substack https://writesquadcommunity.substack.com/ for lots more on writing, publishing, books and more. You can also support the podcast by buying me a coffee on https://ko-fi.com/jodigibson  Your support helps with the hosting and production costs of the show, so thank you. And, you'll get a shout out on the next episode too! Happy listening (and writing)! Jodi

Are you writing or wanting to write a thriller novel? A story that creates dread, foreboding and danger for your main character? A story that will keep your reader up late at night unable to stop reading and unable to turn off the light when they do? Then you need to listen to this episode where I share my do and don't guidelines for writing a great thriller novel. Thriller readers want a certain something out of a thriller novel, so you better make sure you deliver.    Don't forget to like and subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode. And if you have a burning questions you'd like answered, please email through my contact form on my website https://www.jfgibson.com.au/, or reach out on Instagram where you'll find me @jfgibsonwriter subscribe to my Substack https://writesquadcommunity.substack.com/ for lots more on writing, publishing, books and more. You can also support the podcast by buying me a coffee on https://ko-fi.com/jodigibson  Your support helps with the hosting and production costs of the show, so thank you. And, you'll get a shout out on the next episode too! Happy listening (and writing)! Jodi

When a chocolate factory sweepstakes sweeps the nation, a young poor boy sweeps up some luck to sweep his way into finding a winning ticket and a chance at a better life.  The small group of winners are taken on what they believe to be a tour of a famous chocolate factory to find there's more inside than just chocolate, inventions, and mistreated workers. Written by Ean Smith (@marcusdayhooray).      Sponsored by: Lady Coughs, O'Barry's Family Orthodontics     Credits:     Matthew Storino (@StorinoMp) - Narrator, Mr. Bucket, Reporter, Driver, Lady Coughs Caller, Oompa Loompa, O'Barry's Announcer Fee Basanavicius (@fbasanavicius) - Grandma Josephine, Mrs. Bucket, Veruca, Mrs. Television, Reporter, Lady Coughs Announcer, Oompa Loompa x2, Sherry O'Barry Dylan Carey (@_groovebox_) - Grandpa Joe, Augustus, Mr. Salt, Driver, Willy Wonka Jeremy DeAntonio (@jeremydeantonio5) - Grandpa George, Mike Television, Reporter, Lady Coughs Caller, Oompa Loompa, Larry O'Barry Alex Campbell (@likethesoup92) - Dan Raymond/Charlie Bucket  Susan Day - Grandma Josephine, Violet Inregardes, Reporter, Candy Shop Owner, Lady Cougher, Oompa Loompa 

Continuing on with our Genre Essentials Series this week we're tackling Women's Fiction and the question - is it a genre? And also, what's with the name "women's" fiction. That and whole bunch more of do's and don'ts for writing a compelling women's fiction novel. I had a lot of fun with this one, and I hope you enjoy!   Don't forget to like and subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode. And if you have a burning questions you'd like answered, please email through my contact form on my website https://www.jfgibson.com.au/, or reach out on Instagram where you'll find me @jfgibsonwriter subscribe to my Substack https://writesquadcommunity.substack.com/ for lots more on writing, publishing, books and more. You can also support the podcast by buying me a coffee on https://ko-fi.com/jodigibson  Your support helps with the hosting and production costs of the show, so thank you. And, you'll get a shout out on the next episode too! Happy listening (and writing)! Jodi

A small group of children is taken on what they believe to be a tour of a famous chocolate factory to find there's more inside than just chocolate, inventions, and mistreated workers. Written by Ean Smith (@marcusdayhooray).      Sponsored by: O'Barry's Family Orthodontics  Credits:     Matthew Storino (@StorinoMp) - Narrator, Oompa Loompa, O'Barry's Announcer Fee Basanavicius (@fbasanavicius) - Veruca Salt, Oompa Loompa x2, Sherry O'Barry Dylan Carey (@_groovebox_) - Grandpa Joe, Augustus Plugh, Mr. Salt, Willy Wonka Jeremy DeAntonio (@jeremydeantonio5) - Mike Television, Oompa Loompa, Larry O'Barry Alex Campbell (@likethesoup92) - Dan Raymond/Charlie Bucket  Susan Day - Mrs. Plugh Violet Inregardes, Oompa Loompa 

This week we're chatting about writing horror fiction. A hugely popular genre with readers who expect a lot from their stories. This is another episode in the genre essentials series where we explores the do's and don'ts as guidelines to writing specific genres.   Don't forget to like and subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode. And if you have a burning questions you'd like answered, please email through my contact form on my website https://www.jfgibson.com.au/, or reach out on Instagram where you'll find me @jfgibsonwriter subscribe to my Substack https://writesquadcommunity.substack.com/ for lots more on writing, publishing, books and more. You can also support the podcast by buying me a coffee on https://ko-fi.com/jodigibson  Your support helps with the hosting and production costs of the show, so thank you. And, you'll get a shout out on the next episode too!   Happy listening (and writing)! Jodi

When a chocolate factory sweepstakes sweeps the nation, a young poor boy sweeps up some luck to sweep his way into finding a winning ticket and a chance at a better life.  Written by Ean Smith (@marcusdayhooray).      Sponsored by: Lady Coughs Credits:     Matthew Storino (@StorinoMp) - Narrator, Mr. Bucket, Reporter, Driver, Lady Coughs Caller Fee Basanavicius (@fbasanavicius) - Grandma Josephine, Mrs. Bucket, Veruca Salt, Mrs. Television, Reporter, Lady Coughs Announcer Dylan Carey (@_groovebox_) - Grandpa Joe, Augustus Plugh, Mr. Salt, Driver Jeremy DeAntonio (@jeremydeantonio5) - Grandpa George, Mike Television, Reporter, Lady Coughs Caller Alex Campbell (@likethesoup92) - Dan Raymond/Charlie Bucket Susan Day - Grandma Josephine, Mrs. Plugh, Violet Inregardes, Reporter, Candy Shop Owner, Lady Cougher 

Part 2 of our Genre Essentials series and we're tackling Crime Fiction. Jodi takes you through a number of guidelines when writing in the crime genre to ensure you deliver a story that will meet reader expectations and beyond.  - - - Don't forget to like and subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode. And if you have a burning questions you'd like answered, please email through my contact form on my website https://www.jfgibson.com.au/, or reach out on Instagram where you'll find me @jfgibsonwriter subscribe to my Substack https://writesquadcommunity.substack.com/ for lots more on writing, publishing, books and more. You can also support the podcast by buying me a coffee on https://ko-fi.com/jodigibson  Your support helps with the hosting and production costs of the show, so thank you. And, you'll get a shout out on the next episode too! Happy listening (and writing)! Jodi    

This week sees the start of a new short series on the pod all about writing specific genres. Quick do's and don'ts so that you meet expectations and leave readers feeling satisfied. First up, the romance genre.    Don't forget to like and subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode. And if you have a burning questions you'd like answered, please email through my contact form on my website https://www.jfgibson.com.au/, or reach out on Instagram where you'll find me @jfgibsonwriter or subscribe to my Substack https://writesquadcommunity.substack.com/  You can also support the podcast by buying me a coffee on https://ko-fi.com/jodigibson  Your support helps with the hosting and production costs of the show, so thank you. And, you'll get a shout out on the next episode too! Happy listening (and writing)! Jodi

A lot of the writers I teach get really freaked out about structure. They go on multiple craft book journeys trying to find the structure that resonates with them, the one that gives them that beautiful a-ha moment. Who can blame them?Don't we all want that beautiful a-ha moment?They learn about pinch points, rising action, falling action, subplots, inciting incidents, midpoints, themes, narrative arc, emotional arc, hamster zombies (just kidding) and they hyperventilate along the way.There is no reason to hyperventilate if this way of looking at writing structure doesn't work for your brain. You can simplify it a lot with no zombie hamsters involved.Ready?Here is the simplest structure choice.You have a character. Your character has a problem. Let everyone reading know she has a problem. How will she solve it? Make her try to solve it. Make her fail. Make her try to solve it again. Make her fail again. Do this until near the end (¾'s in) and make everything seem absolutely hopeless. Let her solve the damn problem. Let her rejoice.How many times should she try?In our Western culture, we like the number three for some reason. I'm personally more of a fan of the number four. But we authors tend to give the main character three big attempts to solve her issue before we let her succeed. We're mean like that.Make it tougherWe call this the rising action, but basically it means that each time she tries to fix things, it should be harder, there should be more at risk, she should be more desperate and emotionally invested. We, the readers, should also be more invested as it goes along.When the attempt fails, the tension gets a bit mellower until it rises again even higher for the second and third attempts. It becomes a pattern.That's It - The Simplest Plot Structure EverReally. It's a pretty simple plot structure but it works. No, I didn't mention inciting incidents and midpoints and other things, because this is the simple plot structure. Key word: simple.But, don't forget that even with the simplest of plot structures, the point of the story is to have it make sense. When your character does something, let there be consequences that logically move us to the next part of the story. Remember cause and effect? That's important to us writers.DOG TIP FOR LIFEPogie says to just keep trying.PLACE TO SUBMITShenandoah. Genre: Fiction. Payment: $80 per 1000 words of prose up to $400. Deadline: Opens September 10, 2024, and closes when they reach capacity. The Last Line. Genre: Fiction that ends with the last line provided. Payment: $20-$40. Deadline: October 1, 2024. COOL WRITING EXERCISEThis is via Reedsy:“The Outsider“If you're working on a novel or short story, write a pivotal scene from an outside observer's perspective who has no role in the story.HELP US AND DO AN AWESOME GOOD DEEDThanks to all of you who keep listening to our weirdness on the DOGS ARE SMARTER THAN PEOPLE podcast as we talk about random thoughts, writing advice and life tips. We're sorry we laugh so much… sort of. Please share it and subscribe if you can. Please rate and like us if you are feeling kind, because it matters somehow. There's a new episode every Tuesday!Or, um, just subscribe to this blog and maybe even pay $5 a month to get the paid-subscriber only posts. Why? Because I do not want have to start an Only Fans. Just kidding! Sort of. It would have to be about my feet.OR BUY ART?You can buy some of my art. I paint to help inform my stories and some of the prints are available now. There will be more soon. You can check it out here. SHOUT OUT!The music we've clipped and shortened in this podcast is awesome and is made available through the Creative Commons License. Here's a link to that and the artist's website. Who is this artist and what is this song? It's “Summer Spliff” by Broke For Free.WE HAVE EXTRA CONTENT ALL ABOUT LIVING HAPPY OVER HERE! It's pretty awesome. We have a podcast, LOVING THE STRANGE, which we stream biweekly live on Carrie's Facebook and Twitter and YouTube on Fridays. Her Facebook and Twitter handles are all carriejonesbooks or carriejonesbook. But she also has extra cool content focused on writing tips here. Carrie is reading one of her raw poems every once in awhile on CARRIE DOES POEMS. And there you go! Whew! That's a lot! Subscribe

The Real Thing is a play within a play currently on stage at the Old Vic in London. It encourages the audience to question why we fall in love, what is fact and what is fiction. And can we can ever really know if the love we are experiencing is the real thing? Actors Susan Wokoma and Bel Powley star in the production and join Nuala in the Woman's Hour studio to discuss.Over the summer Woman's Hour is taking a deep dive into the world of “genre” fiction and today we are entering the gripping and shady world of spy fiction and thrillers. Ava Glass joins Nuala to discuss her new spy novel The Trap. She is joined by Charlotte Philby, author and granddaughter of infamous double-agent Kim Philby, who has also written books about spies but her latest The End of Summer falls firmly in the thriller genre.Omulbanin Sultani was studying medicine at Kateb University in Kabul when the Taliban banned women from universities in 2022. Last week, she arrived in Scotland, along with eighteen other female medical students from Afghanistan to complete their doctor training. The move - organised by the Linda Norgrove Foundation - took three years. Nuala speaks to Omulbanin, who is now a student at the University of St Andrews.Quizzer Jenny Ryan – better known as the Bolton brainbox ‘The Vixen' on the hit ITV quiz The Chase – is breaking away from teatime telly to invite audiences to an evening of song, storytelling and showbiz secrets. She joins Nuala to talk about her passion for quizzing, her cabaret show, Jenny Ryan: Out Of The Box, and to sing live.Presenter: Nuala McGovern Producer: Laura Northedge

This Week we are joined by Meg Shaffer! Meg Shaffer is the USA Today bestselling author of The Wishing Game, which was a Goodreads Choice Awards finalist, a Book-of-the-Month finalist for Book of the Year, a #1 Barnes & Noble bestseller, and a Reader's Digest Best Book of the Year. She holds an MFA in TV and Screenwriting from Stephens College. Her second novel, the fantasy The Lost Story, will be published in July 2024 by Ballantine. Make sure to check her out!In this episode, we discuss writing under a pen name, loving sharks, loving books and wanting to be a writer from a young age, studying theology, writing fan fiction and romance novels, being an extreme introvert, and so much more. You don't want to miss our discussion about Meg's writing process. Give this episode a listen!Recommendations from this episode: The Wishing GameThe Lost StoryCatching The Big FishGeek GirlOn WritingFollow Meg: @meg_shafferFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpodPlease rate and review the podcast! Spread the word! Tell your friends! Email us: aloneatlunch@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's 25 year since the New York Times' best-selling author Lisa Jewell published her first novel, Ralph's Party. Since then she's written another twenty-one novels, and more recently a number of dark psychological thrillers, including Then She Was Gone, The Family Upstairs and the award winning None of This is True. She joins Krupa Padhy to discuss her latest work – Breaking the Dark – which is a Jessica Jones Marvel crime novel, exploring the world of the private detective and former superhero. Over the summer Woman's Hour is looking at ‘genre fiction'. Today we start the series with the ever-popular genre of romance and its new sub-genre, romantasy. Lindsey Kelk published her first romance novel I Heart New York in 2009. Her new novel Love Story is just that, as well as being an interrogation of the very concept of romantic fiction. Sarah A. Parker's romantasy novel When the Moon Hatched went from an independently published TikTok sensation to Sunday Times bestseller. Both authors join Krupa to discuss the stigma and success of the romance genre.A video of a 19 month old baby babbling has gone viral after people noticed she had a Scouse accent. The video, which shows baby Orla chatting away to her Mum's friend, has been viewed more than 20 million times. To explain what's going on when babies and very young children are learning language, and how can they have an accent before they can properly speak, Krupa is joined by Professor Julian Pine, Professor of Psychology at the University of Liverpool.A recent advertising campaign for Bluebella the underwear brand, features three of the GB women's rugby team members in the brand's lingerie, on a rugby pitch. The campaign has had a mixed response. Krupa discusses with rugby journalist, Victoria Rush, and Sarah Bellew, head of communications for Women in Sport a charity that tackles gender inequality in sport.More than 150 pages of court transcripts from a 2006 grand jury criminal investigation into Jeffrey Epstein were released to the public on Monday. A judge in Florida ordered the release of the documents which had been kept secret for nearly two decades. They included first hand testimony from teenage victims as young as 14. To discuss the significance of this Krupa speaks to Emma Long, Head of American Studies at the University of East Anglia Presented by Krupa Padhy Producer: Louise Corley

Similar to Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, a storytelling contest takes place at an inn for a free meal, featuring the Miller's Tale, the Nun's Tale, the Wife of Bath's Tale, and the Knight's Tale.  Written by Ean Smith (@marcusdayhooray).     Sponsored by: Robby's Bobbin' On Up: A Private Affair, MyBees    Credits:    Matthew Storino (@StorinoMp) - Narrator, Fox, Kid 2, TV Anchor, Cpl. Utah, Soldier 3, Hern Askwabbitite Fee Basanavicius (@fbasanavicius) - Prioress, Nun, Absolon, Pertelote, Midwife, Old Woman, Angry Person 3, Guest 1, Kid 1, Pvt. New Mexico, Widow 1, Arcite, Bandit, Diana, Soldier 2, Kid Dylan Carey (@_groovebox_) - Miller, Squire, Nick, Hen 2, Bad Shitty Knight, Angry Person 2, Guest 2, Robby Bobbins, Palamon, Widow 2, Banditee, Waiter, Paramedic 2 Travis Marsala (@travismarsala) - Innkeeper, Knight, Monk, John, Chanticleer, King Arthur, Announcer, Lt. Arkansassachusetts, Pvt. Ohio, Theseus, Soldier 1, Lawyer, Paramedic 1 Susan Day - Wife of Bath, Alisoun, Hen 1, Old Lady, Queen Arthur, Angry Person 1, Kid 3, Cpt. Montana, Portunda, Widow 3, Emelye, Witness Creators & Guests Ean Smith - Producer

Similar to Chapter 1, which was similar to Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, a storytelling contest takes place at an inn for a free meal, this time featuring the Knight's Tale.  Written by Ean Smith (@marcusdayhooray)    Sponsored by: MyBees    Credits:    Matthew Storino (@StorinoMp) - Narrator, Soldier 3, Hern Askwabbitite Fee Basanavicius (@fbasanavicius) - Prioress, Widow 1, Arcite, Bandit, Diana, Soldier 2, Kid Dylan Carey (@_groovebox_) - Miller, Squire, Palamon, Widow 2, Banditee, Waiter, Paramedic 2 Travis Marsala (@travismarsala) - Innkeeper, Knight, Monk, Theseus, Soldier 1, Lawyer, Paramedic 1 Susan Day - Wife of Bath, Portunda, Widow 3, Emelye, Witness Creators & Guests Ean Smith - Producer

Similar to Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, a storytelling contest takes place at an inn for a free meal, featuring the Miller's Tale, the Nun's Tale, and the Wife of Bath's Tale.  Written by Ean Smith (@marcusdayhooray)  Sponsored by: Robby's Bobbin' On Up: A Private Affair    Credits:    Matthew Storino (@StorinoMp) - Narrator, Fox, Kid 2, TV Anchor, Cpl. Utah Fee Basanavicius (@fbasanavicius) - Prioress, Nun, Absolon, Pertelote, Midwife, Old Woman, Angry Person 3, Guest 1, Kid 1, Pvt. New Mexico Dylan Carey (@_groovebox_) - Miller, Squire, Nick, Hen 2, Bad Shitty Knight, Angry Person 2, Guest 2, Robby Bobbins Travis Marsala (@travismarsala) - Innkeeper, Knight, Monk, John, Chanticleer, King Arthur, Announcer, Lt. Arkansassachusetts, Pvt. Ohio Susan Day - Wife of Bath, Alisoun, Hen 1, Old Lady, Queen Arthur, Angry Person 1, Kid 3, Cpt. Montana Creators & Guests Ean Smith - Producer

Summary: Today Holly is joined by a special guest - Sara Hildreth, the creator behind FictionMatters - a literary Instagram account, newsletter, and book club focused on putting thought-provoking books into the hands of adventurous readers. Sara also co-hosts Novel Pairings, a podcast dedicated to making the classics readable, relevant, and fun. As a former English teacher, Sara's literary knowledge and thoughtfulness has greatly enriched the reading lives of thousands, including Holly's. Keep an eye out for Sara's Paperback Summer Reading Guide 2024 and the Novel Pairings summer readalong of Les Miserables by Victor Hugo!  Topics Discussed: Genre Fiction (2:03): For Sara, Genre Fiction signals to the reader that it will be following certain templates, patterns, and tropes. There are expectations set through the genre, which is why some genre fiction is the most disappointing for readers because of those expectations.  No genre or designation is mutually exclusive - romances and mysteries can also be literary. Sara underlines that a lot of genre designations are more about marketing the books than they are about the actual content.  Genre fiction is important; to be a good reader of literary fiction you should know a lot about genre fiction. Genre fiction is a playground for tropes and knowing and understanding them can help readers recognize when authors are doing things with those tropes.  Dark Literature (15:37): When Sara thinks of “Dark Literature,” she thinks of darker themes that explore those aspects of human nature and relationships. It can also describe the atmosphere of a book - think dark academia, for example. However, for Sara this remains loosely defined and really targets the “vibe” more than a hard definition.  Sara divides books in her mind between Light and Dark and Cold and Warm. Less of a fan of Light books, Sara does appreciate Warm and Cold books that have more or less heart and emotional depth. There can be aesthetic darkness without being psychologically bleak, and a lot of readers are drawn to subgenres like “cozy horror” that fit in different places in the quadrants.  Gothic Literature is often hallmarked by a heroine in a creepy house as she explores her own psychology. Sara extends the definition to books that play with the interior vs. exterior trust and reliability of a protagonist and macabre settings with a sprinkling of horror tropes to explore human motivation and psychology.  Classic + Modern Dark/Literary Books (24:49): Classic: Beloved by Toni Morrison The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson Frankenstein by Mary Shelly Modern: Never Let Me Go by Kazu Ishiguro Her Body and Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado In the Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward The Keep by Jennifer Egan Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia Hot on the Shelf (41:51):  Sara: This Strange Eventful History by Claire Messud What's Making Our Hearts Race (44:21): Sara: Top Chef on Bravo   Instagram: @heartsanddaggerspod Website: www.heartsanddaggerspod.com   If you like what you hear, please tell your friends and rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so that we can find our perfect audience.

Jessica Johns, Nick Medina, Marcie R. Rendon, and Margaret Verble, moderated by Melissa Stoner These Native American and First Nations authors have published exciting new works in the genres of mysteries, thrillers, psychological horror, and historical suspense. How do these writers incorporate historical and current crises—such as the disappearances of Native women or the atrocities of child separation—into their work? How do their novels re-appropriate racist stereotypes? And how does their fiction shape perceptions of contemporary Indigenous communities among Native and non-Native audiences alike? Buy the books here 

Unravel the ins and outs of genre conventions for fiction authors with renowned writing coach Karena Akhavein on this episode of the How to be an Author podcast. Discover the significance and impact of genre conventions, including their role in shaping reader expectations and enhancing storytelling. Gain insights into the balance between adherence to conventions and creative freedom. Tune in to explore the importance, interpretation, and flexibility of genre norms in crafting compelling narratives. Whether you're writing romance, thriller, fantasy, mystery, historical fiction, or literary fiction, you'll get the information that will help you to master the art of navigating genre conventions to elevate your writing career. Don't miss this insightful discussion on genre conventions, essential for aspiring and established authors alike.

On This Bonus Episode, we're thrilled to have Dr. Jennifer Conary joining us! We discuss Dickens (to contextualize episode 20 and Batman: Noel) and victorian genre fiction in the vein of Batman. You don't want to miss it!    Dr. Jennifer Conary Reynolds Reimagned  A Christmas Carol   Head on over to https://batlessons.com for all things Bat Lessons. Send us a letter or voice recording, find us on mastodon or youtube, read full transcripts and find show notes. Podcast Artwork by Sergio R. M. Duarte Podcast Music by Renzo Calma 

In “Deep Blue Jump,” children as young as six harvest a narcotic, dream-inducing fruit, and any on-the-job mistakes or stolen product could be a death sentence.  Find out whether newcomer Po & her friends can survive temptation and the harvesting conditions.  Please enjoy “Deep Blue Jump,” read and written by Dean Whitlock. 

After a Kansas tornader carries a young girl and her talking dog to the strange land of Oz, they set out to find a wizard coincidentally named Oz to ask if he can help them return home. Along with two friends and an acquaintance, they venture to the West to find and kill an evil witch in return for Oz's help investigating the Munchkin murders, providing landmines, and getting the two travelers back to their home to Kansas.Written by Ean Smith (@marcusdayhooray).      Credits:   Matthew Storino (@StorinoMp) - Narrator, Oz, WinkieFee Basanavicius (@fbasanavicius) - Dorothy, Winkie, Oz's MomLauren Rivas (@larivasnumerouno) - Aunt Em, Toto, Doorman, Evil WitchAlex Campbell (@likethesoup92) - Moe, Munchkin, Tin Man, Apiarist, WinkieTravis Marsala (@travismarsala) -  Curly, Munchkin, Lion, Flying Monkey, WinkieJeremy DeAntonio (@jeremydeantonio5) - Larry, Munchkin, Scarecrow, Winkie, GeneralSusan Day - Almira Gulch, Good WitchCreators & Guests Ean Smith - Producer

Happy Monday, my Friend! Welcome to Inside the Minds of Authors. The podcast that is dedicated to bringing you passionate authors with exciting books. I'm excited to have the fabulous Mr. Marc Watson with us. We are discussing his newest book, Catching Hell: Destination. Marc Watson is an author of genre fiction of all lengths and styles. He began writing at 15 and has released four books. Marc lives in Calgary, Alberta. He is a husband and a proud father of two. Marc is an avid outdoorsman, martial artist, baseball aficionado, and lover of all Mexican foods. To learn more about his books and his blog, check out his website at www.marcwatson.ca. If you would like to get a behind the scenes on the recordings, and watch the unedited episodes, then join our Patreon community. Become a Podcast Junkies and watch the episode before anyone else. Just click here- www.patreon.com/AuthorDCGomez and support the podcast. Happy Listening, DC

With one evil witch already dead, Dorothy and her hit squad must travel to the West to neutralize the other in order for Oz, the Great and Powerful, to help Dorothy and Toto return home, open an investigation into the Munchkin murders, and provide the Tin Man with landmines to protect his property. Written by Ean Smith (@marcusdayhooray)  Credits:   Matthew Storino (@StorinoMp) - Narrator, Oz, WinkieFee Basanavicius (@fbasanavicius) - Dorothy, Winkie, Oz's MomLauren Rivas (@larivasnumerouno) - Aunt Em, Toto, Doorman, Evil WitchAlex Campbell (@likethesoup92) - Moe, Munchkin, Tin Man, Apiarist, WinkieTravis Marsala (@travismarsala) -  Curly, Munchkin, Lion, Flying Monkey, WinkieJeremy DeAntonio (@jeremydeantonio5) - Larry, Munchkin, Scarecrow, Winkie, GeneralSusan Day - Almira Gulch, Good WitchCreators & Guests Ean Smith - Producer

After a Kansas tornader carries a young girl and her talking dog to the strange land of Oz, they set out to find a wizard coincidentally named Oz to ask if he can help them return home. Written by Ean Smith (@marcusdayhooray).      Credits:   Matthew Storino (@StorinoMp) - Narrator, OzFee Basanavicius (@fbasanavicius) - DorothyLauren Rivas (@larivasnumerouno) - Aunt Em, Toto, DoormanAlex Campbell (@likethesoup92) - Moe, Munchkin, Tin ManJeremy DeAntonio (@jeremydeantonio5) -  Curly, Munchkin, ScarecrowTravis Marsala (@travismarsala) - Larry, Munchkin, LionSusan Day - Almira Gulch, Good WitchCreators & Guests Ean Smith - Producer

We learn all about the history between Tanis & Laurana, how it lead to Tanis fleeing his home, and going out into the world. The plans of the Qualinesti Elves are revealed and we learn the role the Companions must play to enure the Elves' future. In order for the Elves to escape successfully, the Companions will have to sneak into Pax Tharkas and free the enslaved humans there, drawing the attention of Verminaard and a draconian army away from the fleeing elves.  The Companions have the time honored D&D argument over splitting up the party, ultimately deciding, against Tanis' wishes, to stay together. Doubts grow about Gilthanas, who will lead them on their journey to Pax Tharkas. Tanis tells Laurana she must grow up and find a reason to live and fight for.

Stephanie Kane  is a lawyer and award-winning author of seven crime novels and a true crime memoir. After graduating from law school, she was a corporate partner at a top Denver law firm before becoming a criminal defense attorney. She has lectured on money laundering and white-collar crime in Eastern Europe, and given workshops throughout the country on writing technique. Her crime novels include Object Lessons, Automat, A Perfect Eye, Seeds of Doubt, Blind Spot, Extreme Indifference, and Quiet Time. She has earned a Colorado Book Award for Mystery and two Colorado Authors League Awards for Genre Fiction. She belongs to the Mystery Writers of America, Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers, and the Colorado Authors League. She lives in Denver with her husband and two black cats. On the podcast, she talks about her new memoir, True Crime Redux, an account of her own involvement in a case of murder that happened in 1973. The victim was Denver-area housewife Betty Frye, the mother of Stephanie's then fiancé.  More about Stephanie: https://www.writerkane.com For video versions of this podcast, subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBP81nfbKnDRjs-Nar9LNe20138AiPyP8 Mark Stevens' website: https://www.writermarkstevens.com/ Intro Music by Moby Gratis: https://mobygratis.com/ Outro Music by Dan-o-Songs: https://danosongs.com/

A collection of Grimm fairy tales, rewritten by Ean Smith (@marcusdayhooray).  Hansel & Gretel, Rapunzel, Little Red Riding Hood, The Elves & The Shoemaker, Tom Thumb, Rumpelstiltskin.    Credits:   Matthew Storino (@StorinoMP) - Ch. 1 NarratorDylan Carey (@_groovebox_) - Ch. 2 Narrator Alex Campbell (@likethesoup92)Fee Basanavicius (@fbasanavicius)Jeremy DeAntonio (@jeremydeantonio5)Kayte Pietrick (@kayte_astrophy)Travis Marsala (@travismarsala)Susan DayCreators & Guests Ean Smith - Producer

In this episode Jonathon and Shivam follow the Companions as Fewmaster Toede leads them towards Pax Tharkas. Tas makes a new friend, Toede's servant, Sestun the gully dwarf. We learn from Fizban that dragonlances and Huma were real. The slave caravan is ambushed by an Elvish party, all the prisoners are freed. We meet Gilthanas' brother and see again the tension that exist between the races of Krynn. Companions are lead to elvish city of Qualinost where they meet the the leader of the Elves and Tanis' surrogate father. We also learn that the elves are leaving their home. The Elves are shocked by the return of the Gods and finally we meet one of Tanis' loves, Laurana.  Quite the action packed chapters!

A collection of Grimm fairy tales, rewritten by Ean Smith (@marcusdayhooray).  The Elves & The Shoemaker, Tom Thumb, Rumpelstiltskin.    Credits:   Dylan Carey (@_groovebox_) - Narrator Alex Campbell (@likethesoup92)Fee Basanavicius (@fbasanavicius)Jeremy DeAntonio (@jeremydeantonio5)Kayte Pietrick (@kayte_astrophy)Susan DayCreators & Guests Ean Smith - Producer

A collection of Grimm fairy tales, rewritten by Ean Smith (@marcusdayhooray).   Hansel & Gretel, Rapunzel, Little Red Riding Hood.Credits:   Matt Storino (@StorinoMp) - Narrator Jeremy DeAntonio (@jeremydeantonio5)Fee Basanavicius (@fbasanavicius)Travis Marsala (@travismarsala)Susan DayCreators & Guests Ean Smith - Producer

Phil patiently listens as Sara gushes over her new favorite genre, literary horror. Then we discuss gateways to reading. (We all have a reluctant reader in our life!) Here's where you can find the books we discussed today: Bookshop.org Or you can listen with Libro.fm - our audiobook service that supports independent bookstores. Happy Reading, --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sara-putman/support

I so enjoyed this conversation with Julie Klassen. She loves all things Jane—Jane Eyre and Jane Austen. Her books have sold over a million copies, and she is a three-time recipient of the Christy Award for Historical Romance. The Secret of Pembrooke Park was honored with the Minnesota Book Award for Genre Fiction. Julie has also won the Midwest Book Award and Christian Retailing's Best Award and has been a finalist in the RITA and Carol Awards. A graduate of the University of Illinois, Julie worked in publishing for sixteen years and now writes full-time. She and her husband live in St. Paul, Minnesota. Julie and I talked about her research process, her fascination with England, and her newest novel, The Sisters of Sea View. Julie also asked me about my own writing, so that was a fun twist to this episode! Here's a description of The Sisters of Sea View from Bethany House Publishers: When their father's death leaves the Summers sisters impoverished, Sarah Summers hatches a plan to open their seaside home to guests to provide for their ailing mother. Younger sisters Emily and Georgiana are on board, but Viola, physically and emotionally scarred, is distressed at the idea. Left with no other choice, the four sisters begin their new venture with the help of family and friends. But instead of hosting elderly invalids in need of fresh sea air, the sisters find themselves in the company of eligible gentlemen and a mysterious Scottish widower. Some guests have come for a holiday, others for hidden reasons of their own. As Sarah is torn between a growing attraction to the mysterious stranger staying at Sea View and duty to her family, their new situation also threatens to expose Viola's scars—both the visible and those hidden deep within. The Sisters of Sea View is a story full of faith, intrigue, and the unbreakable bonds between sisters. Readers will be eager to escape into this new series set on the charming Devonshire coastline. Purchase The Sisters of Sea View on Amazon (affiliate). Check out Julie's website and follow her on Instagram and Facebook! Purchase Alison's historical novel, One Traveler (affiliate). Purchase the best screen adaptation of Pride and Prejudice starring Colin Firth (affiliate). Join my community and help support the show on Patreon! Join the Historical Fiction: Unpacked Podcast Group on Facebook! Be sure to visit my Instagram, Facebook, and website. Follow the show on Instagram! Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you click them and make a purchase, you help support my work without paying any more for the product. Thank you for your support!

In this episode, Jonathon and Shivam follow the Companions as they escape Xak Tsaroth, witness a miracle, see Raistlin's good side, and finish Book One of Dragons of Autumn Twilight. We discuss the D&D Dragonlance Modules a bit wondering how economical and good they still are. We then try to ease into Book 2 but it doesn't let us, preferring to start with a devastating boom!

In this episode of Fully Booked, Craig and Roland sit down with Gothic Suspense author London Clarke to talk about the world of multi-genre fiction writing. Clarke, who has made a name for herself by seamlessly blending elements of horror, romance, and suspense in her work, shares her insights on the challenges and opportunities that come with this unique approach to storytelling. She discusses how she manages to keep the different genres cohesive and how she balances the demands of each one in her writing. London also talks about the upsides and downsides of this approach, and how she built a following and connected with readers by remaining true to her storytelling vision. The conversation takes a deep dive into the creative process and the inspirations behind Clarke's work, as well as the hurdles she has faced along the way and how she overcame them.   London Clarke https://www.londonclarke.com/   Hidden Gems Need our help publishing or marketing your book?  https://www.hiddengemsbooks.com/author-services/ All episode details and links:  https://www.hiddengemsbooks.com/podcast  

The Companions make their plans to sneak into and steal from the Dragon's hoard. Their plans go horribly wrong. With disastrous consequences for the Companions, and the buried city of Xak Tsaroth. The Compansions disasterous retreat with what perhaps is the people of Krynn's only hope in their possession! We think... Shivam and Jonathon have a long conversation about canon,what exactly it is, and what purpose does it serve? 

Sharon Mignerey is an author who loves sharing what she has learned with other authors.  She has been a workshop presenter at local and national conferences, including Romance Writers of America, RMFW's Colorado Gold conference and Pikes Peak Fiction Writers.  She has taught numerous online classes on the art and craft of writing. She is the author of 12 published novels, and has been a contributor to the Writer Magazine where one of her articles was chosen for the 2005 Writer's Handbook.  She is also a contributor to Many Genres, One Craft sponsored by the Writing Popular Fiction Program at Seton Hill University.  Sharon taught college composition for more than five years at Lone Star Community College.  She has an MFA in Writing Popular Fiction from Seton Hall University. Her novels have been the recipient of numerous awards including the Golden Heart, the Reader's Choice Award, and the Keeper Award. More about Sharon http://sharonmignerey.com/ For video versions of this podcast, subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBP81nfbKnDRjs-Nar9LNe20138AiPyP8   Host Mark Stevens' website: https://www.writermarkstevens.com/ Intro Music by Moby Gratis: https://mobygratis.com/ Outro Music by Dan-o-Songs: https://danosongs.com/  

Hosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world's leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now. In this episode, Andrew is joined by Jayne Ann Krentz, the author of Sleep No More. Jayne Ann Krentz is the author of more than fifty New York Times bestsellers. She has written contemporary romantic suspense novels under that name, as well as futuristic and historical romance novels under the pseudonyms Jayne Castle and Amanda Quick, respectively. There are more than 35 million copies of her books in print. She lives in Seattle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Writers Advice Podcast we have the beginning of a series of solo episodes through to the end of the year as a recap on everything that you have heard from the amazing authors I have had the privlidge of interviewing. This week we're talking all about the books that I reccomend that you place on your TBR list now if you haven't already for 2023. This is for lovers of all genres. Trust me, you're going to want to get about this! You can grab a copy of my romance book Have We Met Before? or my new adult Rom-Com release, Manifest. Think: Legally Blonde Meets Abraham Hicks JOIN THE WRITERS ADVICE FACEBOOK GROUP Also you can join my reading community and book club on patreon where for as little as $6 a month you can recieve three new chapters of my unreleased Young Adult contemporary, Paranomal and Speculative fiction books ever week! - Olivia Hillier is creating Young Adult Books | Patreon To Contact Me:Website: oliviahillier.comInstagram: @oliviahillierauthorTikTok:@oliviahillierauthor

First-time spelunker Alice Spelunker leaves her sister behind to venture down a hole after a talking rabbit and finds herself in a land of wonder where animals talk, drinking changes her size, and tyranny will soon be met by a vicious slaughter at the hands of an oppressed band of tea-party goers.  They find their way back to the great hall to use Alice's key to enter the Queen of Heart's queendom and execute their long-awaited plan, while Alice plays croquet in the meantime.  Written by Ean Smith (@marcusdayhooray).      Cast:   Dylan Carey (@_groovebox_) - Narrator Fee Basanavicius (@fbasanavicius) - Alice Travis Marsala (@travismarsala) - Egret, Blue Caterpillar, Sergei, Gryphon, Knave of Diamonds, Hedgehog, Guard One, Unpacked Card Alex Campbell (@likethesoup92) - Man Shitting, Mad Hatter, Knave of Hearts, Ace Card, Badger, Unpacked Card Jeremy DeAntonio (@jeremydeantonio5) - March Hare, Mock Turtle, Five, Snake, Guard Two, Playing Card Arch, Unpacked Card Matt Storino (@StorinoMp) – White Rabbit, Yosemite Sam, Swedish Chef, Knave of Clubs, Seven, Unpacked Card Eli Wyand – Sister, Mary Ann, Queen of Hearts, Flamingo Susan Day – Dormouse, Two 

Shivam is excited to talk a bit about the new Dragonlance book that came out this year, and his role in its writing. In these chapters Goldmoon meets a Goddess. The Companions witness a miracle. They descend into Xak Tsorath to claim the platinum disks for Mishakal. We meet Gully Dwarves and we have a lot to say about them. Rasitlin makes friends with the gully dwarves. The companions find a way down into the ruins of the city, but there is a complication. 

We are joined by our final dinner guests, writer Nibedita Sen and Ana and Luca of The Mayday Podcast, to talk speculative fiction, colonialism and some disastrous adventures that may not have ended in survival cannibalism, but probably should have. Did you know Casting Lots now has merch? Find us on Redbubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/CastingLotsPod/shop TRANSCRIPT https://castinglotspod.home.blog/2022/11/29/s4-e5-dinner-guests-nibedita-sen-the-mayday-podcast/ CREDITS Written, hosted and produced by Alix Penn and Carmella Lowkis. With guest appearances from Nibedita Sen and The Mayday Podcast. Nibedita can be found on Twitter and Instagram as @her_nibsen, or check out her website at https://www.nibeditasen.com/. 'Ten Excerpts from an Annotated Bibliography on the Cannibal Women of Ratnabar Island' is published in Nightmare Magazine (May 2019, 80). Read it here: https://www.nightmare-magazine.com/fiction/ten-excerpts-from-an-annotated-bibliography-on-the-cannibal-women-of-ratnabar-island/. The game 'First Times' is available in Strange Horizons (2022): http://strangehorizons.com/fiction/first-times/. Watch Nibedita and Carmella along with some other familiar faces in the panel 'Worldbuilders After Dark: Cannibalism in Real World and Genre Fiction' via Worldbuildersinc on YouTube (14 December 2020): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ik7yV0kVJdM. The Mayday Podcast can be found online at https://themaydaypod.com/, and on Twitter and Instagram as @TheMaydayPod. Theme music by Daniel Wackett. Find him on Twitter @ds_wack and Soundcloud as Daniel Wackett. Logo by Ashley. Find her on Twitter and Instagram @tallestfriend.Casting Lots is part of the Morbid Audio Podcast Network. Network sting by Mikaela Moody. Find her on Bandcamp as mikaelamoody1.

Alice and her co-conspirators find their way back to the great hall to use Alice's key to enter the Queen of Heart's queendom and execute their long-awaited plan, while Alice plays croquet in the meantime.  Written by Ean Smith (@marcusdayhooray).      Cast:   Dylan Carey (@_groovebox_) - Narrator Fee Basanavicius (@fbasanavicius) - Alice Travis Marsala (@travismarsala) - Gryphon, Knave of Diamonds, Hedgehog, Guard One, Unpacked Card Alex Campbell (@likethesoup92) - Mad Hatter, Knave of Hearts, Ace Card, Badger, Unpacked Card Jeremy DeAntonio (@jeremydeantonio5) - March Hare, Mock Turtle, Five, Snake, Guard Two, Playing Card Arch, Unpacked Card Matt Storino (@StorinoMp) – White Rabbit, Knave of Clubs, Seven, Unpacked Card Eli Wyand – Queen of Hearts, Sister, Flamingo Susan Day – Dormouse, Two 

First-time spelunker Alice Spelunker leaves her sister behind to venture down a hole after a rabbit she saw and finds herself in a land of wonder where animals talk, drinking changes her size, and tyranny will soon be met by a vicious slaughter at the hands of an oppressed band of tea-party goers.  Written by Ean Smith (@marcusdayhooray).      Cast:   Dylan Carey (@_groovebox_) - Narrator Fee Basanavicius (@fbasanavicius) - Alice Travis Marsala (@travismarsala) - Egret, Blue Caterpillar, Sergei Alex Campbell (@likethesoup92) - Man Shitting, Mad Hatter Jeremy DeAntonio (@jeremydeantonio5) - March Hare Matt Storino (@StorinoMp) – White Rabbit, Yosemite Sam, Swedish Chef Eli Wyand – Sister, Mary Ann Susan Day – Dormouse 

Tanis chooses for the group. They will accept the task given to them by the Forestmaster. The Companions wonder at what exactly it is they must hunt down. The Forestmaster whisks them across the continent on pegasuses.  Goldmoon and Riverwind experience serious trauma. Their acceptance of the blue crystal staff continues to have a high cost. The Companions hurry to meet the deadline set by the Forestmaster entering a dismal swamp. Before they can find the ruins of Xak Tsorath they're ambushed and defeated by Draconians 

David, Eric, and Nick seek out some mid-summer spookiness in Shirley Jackson's acclaimed We Have Always Lived in the Castle and instead find a compact work that is much more complicated than the horror themes, accessible sentences, and vaguely young adult-ish book cover (thanks Penguin Classics) lead one to believe. Cheers to Jackson for walking the line between genre and literary fiction and forcing the reader to sit with a story that has all the trappings of a murder mystery, but none of the virtuous resolutions. Perhaps we are all lacking the ability to communicate across societal lines, forever content in our ever-shrinking castles after all.