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Main Topic:  Pockets of Pivots: Pivoting and Tweaking Your Way Through the First Year as a Full-Time Writer with repeat guest JP Rindfleisch IX       PATREON: Thank you to my existing patrons for believing in my work offline and here in the podcast. If you are a patron, in either tier, you get all my content, always. You can support me and my dreams and my writing and my aligned author life for $11.11 USD, and I will be so so grateful. Truly. Heart to heart. Gratitude for your gifts. If you want coaching too (with TWO LIVE CALLS EACH MONTH, you can BACK me at $55.55/mo USD). You will NEVER find coaching sessions for less money than this. If you've ever wanted continued support for your writing and accountability for your projects, this is the way to do it.    Become a patron of the arts and of me at Patreon.com/valerieihsan.    And you can support my friend and colleague and Visiting Co-Host author Erick Mertz at Patreon.com/strangeairstories for short stories in the paranormal mystery genre.      Announcements/Author Updates: I've started looking into specific venues for the retreat here in Costa Rica, and I'm going to start working on the sales page today. If you are interested in the updates on the retreat, you can subscribe to the waitlist at  https://valerieihsan.com/retreat. And if you are retreat alumni, look for an email coming very soon. UPDATE: Date for Free Mini writing retreat for patron members (paid and unpaid) is Thursday, August 27th at 5:00 p.m. MT. 2 hours long (cozy, candle; oracle card pull to set intention; check-in: 1 struggle, 1 win, what you are working on tonight; guided meditation; writing words; share word count (optional)); The link is in the last post in Patreon. There's a new essay up in Patreon, What are you reading? Just finished:  Mosswood Apothecary (JP Rindfleisch IX) The Reliable Narrator (Grace Sammon) Creative Act (Rick Rubin)  Fiction: Cold Comfort Farm (Stella Gibbons) Do Less by Kate Northrup   (Main Topic):   JP Rindfleisch IX (he/they) writes stories where whimsy meets the weird — cozy queer fantasy and strange fiction about grief, transformation, and unapologetic queer joy. Their first solo novel, Mandrake Manor, won the 2025 IPPY Silver Medal in LGBTQ+ Fiction, the 2024 Reader Ready Award TOP PICK, and a 2023 American Writing Awards Finalist nod. Since then, the catalog has kept growing: Mosswood Apothecary (Tales of Valdaes), (Valdayus) a complete six-book dark paranormal academy series co-written with A.B. Cohen, the paranormal comedy NRDS: National Recently Deceased Services with Jeff Elkins, and more still coming. Away from fiction, JP is a Three Story Method Certified Editor and Dialogue Doctor, the author of the craft guide Story Hypothesis: The Missing Piece of Your Fiction Puzzle, and current co-host of Write Wrong Repeat. They also founded Rockford Area Writers — because someone told them writing was a solitary practice, and they disagreed. The community is now 80+ members strong. JP lives in Rockford, Illinois, with a very chatty African grey parrot and a husky with strong feelings about the walk schedule. When they're not writing, you'll find them cooking something vegan or somewhere on a trail. Represented by Elaine Spencer of The Knight Agency, who has placed five audiobook deals with Tantor Media and Simon Maverick. "The Post Glam of Full-Time Authoring, One year out"     Good progress with ads, and then paid ads started dropping off, so doubled down on having more presence. TikTok Lives, talking events, book fairs, draining but what I enjoy, revenue vs what am I enjoying. Rediscovered joys Values shifted, Tarot reminds you monthly; want to vs have to;  Body doubles help with accountability. Sunday Social Media, schedule it out, ability to play is most important   Wake up, walk dog, desk work all morning with pomodoro 30/5, body double on Zoom or TwitchStreams; what can I get done or what's loudest. Morning is creative time; afternoons are for TikTok lives, pack orders, talk to people about books. Lives are "in-person" events.  TwitchLives are Virtual Book Events.   Input: JP is reading right now: One Last Stop (sapphic romance by Casey McQuiston); Upgrade (Blake Crouch)   Want to get used to local events. Rule: it's still worth my time if there are authors at the book event that I can network with. What are the good events in the area? Go to more and more selective ones. Look at their past attendance; refine your book pitch (say them fast)(TikTok hook); practice with fast form short videos, do multiple times to see what works. (learn to say No if not well attended) Knowing your why. Goal is to sell. But know the area writers, what works in the area. Friendship with bookstores, ways the city can uplift, arts councils.      Slump, persistence to correct the dip, checks and balances: recognize patterns, being more honest about what's working, not working, overworking, making sure the various things I spend time on will move the needle forward.   How can I have more community - Writer's Ink Podcast sometimes, The Dialogue Doctor sometimes, Write, Wrong, Repeat.  Pre-orders: Belladonna Bed and Breakfast, Bone and Ward; new audiobook: Mosswood Apothecary Family time and vacation time.  Schedule in the free time.         Find Us:   Valerie's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/valerieihsan  Erick's Linktree link: https://linktr.ee/erickmertzauthor Tools: ProWriting Aid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9378 (affiliate link)

Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Jena Brown, and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including stories about pocket books, podcast publicity, and a quirky vocab. Then, stick around for a chat with David Weiden! David Heska Wanbli Weiden, an enrolled citizen of the Sicangu Lakota nation, is the author of Wisdom Corner, forthcoming in July, 2026 from Ecco/HarperCollins. He's also the author of the national bestseller Winter Counts (Ecco, 2020), which was nominated for an Edgar Award for Best First Novel. The book was also the winner of the Anthony, Thriller, Lefty, Barry, Macavity, Spur, High Plains, Tillie Olsen, CrimeFest (UK), Crime Fiction Lover (UK) Awards, and was the winner of the Electa Quinney Award from the Association for the Study of American Indian Literatures. The novel was longlisted for the Hammett Prize, Shamus Award, Colorado Book Award, Reading the West Award, and the VCU Cabell First Novel Award. The novel was a New York Times Editors' Choice, an Indie Next pick, main selection of the Book of the Month Club, and named a Best Book of the year by NPR, Amazon, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, The Guardian, and other magazines. The novel is included in Time magazine's list of the 100 best mystery and thriller novels of all time. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Jena Brown, and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including stories about Draft 2 Digital, Spotify, and Entangled Publishing. Then, stick around for a chat with R.M. Caldwell! R.M. Caldwell is based in Hamilton, New Zealand, and writes and directs theatre, as well as being on the board of an independent theatre. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join hosts J.D. Barker, Jena Brown, Kevin Tumlinson, and Jena Brown as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including stories about B&T, Ingram Spark, confusing books, and TikTok. Then, stick around for a chat with A.G. Riddle! A.G. Riddle spent ten years starting internet companies before retiring to pursue his true passion: writing fiction. His novels have sold over six million copies worldwide and been translated in twenty-four languages. Several of his works are in development for feature films. He lives in Raleigh, North Carolina with his wife, daughter, and an eccentric dog. No matter where he is, or what's going on, he tries his best to set aside time every day to answer emails and messages from readers. You can reach him at: ag@agriddle.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Jena Brown, and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including stories about Reese Witherspoon, the AI Protection Act, and audiobook walking clubs. Then, stick around for a chat with J.T. Ellison!J.T. Ellison is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than 30 psychological thrillers and domestic noir novels, and the Emmy® award-winning co-host of A Word on Words on Nashville PBS.She also writes contemporary fantasy as Joss Walker, including the award-winning Jayne Thorne series. With millions of books sold across 30 countries, her work has earned critical acclaim, prestigious awards, and multiple TV options. J.T. lives in Nashville with her husband and twin kittens—one of whom is a ghost—where she's crafting her next suspenseful tale.Want to learn more? Visit J.T.'s FAQ page, and check out her favorite interviews. Need a book cover? How about a head shot? Visit the media kit.

Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Jena Brown, and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including stories about a scam, a $100,000 prize, and Anthropic. Then, stick around for a chat with Christina Dotson!Christina Dotson: Thriller author of LOVE YOU TO DEATH (7/22/2025) from Bantam/@randomhouse, lover of carbs & plot twists, and a super Social Worker❤️ - https://www.threads.com/@christinadotsonwrites?xmt=AQF0XaAiFcQ39Vr0u9-KG8lCjhoyU8i8sy8J4f03KOJtiDU

Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Jena Brown, and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including stories about TikTok, must-read magazines, and AI translation. Then, stick around for a chat with Tess Sharpe!Tess Sharpe: Born in a mountain cabin to a punk-rocker mother, Tess Sharpe grew up in rural northern California. She lives deep in the backwoods with a pack of dogs and a growing colony of formerly feral cats. She is the author of Barbed Wire Heart, the critically acclaimed YA novel Far From You and the upcoming Jurassic World prequel, The Evolution of Claire.She is also the co-editor of Toil & Trouble, a feminist anthology about witches. Her short fiction has been featured in All Out, an anthology edited by Saundra Mitchell. 

Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Jena Brown, and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including stories about ElevenLabs, Spotify's AI Audiobooks, and publishing cyber attacks. Then, stick around for a chat with Steve Berry!Steve Berry is the New York Times and #1 internationally bestselling author of twenty-four novels. His books have been translated into 41 languages with over 25,000,000 copies in 52 countries. They consistently appear in the top echelon of The New York Times, USA Today, and Indie bestseller lists. Somewhere in the world, every thirty seconds, one of his novels is sold.

Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Kevin Tumlinson, and James Blatch as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including: "James Patterson Plans to Take on Hollywood, and Cable News, on Substack," "An Actual Taylor Swift Book Due November 29 As A Target Exclusive," and "TikTok's Owner Already Publishes Digital Books. Now It's Moving Into Print." Then, stick around for a chat with Andrew Child! Andrew Grant was born in Birmingham, England in May 1968. He went to school in St Albans, Hertfordshire and later attended the University of Sheffield where he studied English Literature and Drama. After graduation Andrew set up and ran a small independent theatre company which showcased a range of original material to local, regional and national audiences. Following a critically successful but financially challenging appearance at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival Andrew moved into the telecommunications industry as a ‘temporary' solution to a short-term cash crisis. Fifteen years later, after carrying out a variety of roles – including a number which were covered by the UK Official Secrets Act – Andrew escaped from corporate life, and established himself as the author of the critically-acclaimed novels Even, Die Twice, More Harm Than Good, RUN, False Positive, False Friend, False Witness, Invisible, and Too Close To Home. Andrew is married to novelist Tasha Alexander, and lives on a wildlife preserve in Wyoming, USA. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writersink/support

Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Kevin Tumlinson, and Jena Brown as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including Canva, AI, and The Black List. Then, stick around for a chat with Stella Sands! Stella Sands is the bestselling author of six true-crime books: Baby-Faced Butchers, The Dating Game Killer, Behind the Mask, Murder at Yale, Wealthy Men Only, and The Good Son. She is also the author of a children's book, Odyssea, and many educational books, and served as the Editor-in-Chief of the award-winning magazine Kids Discover for nineteen years. She has appeared on numerous television shows, including People Magazine Investigates, ABC's 20/20, and several episodes of Investigation Discovery. Her plays, Lou Passin' Through, Black-eyed Peas, and E-me, have been produced in Off-Off Broadway theaters in New York City. Sands lives in Sag Harbor, New York. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writersink/support

Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Kevin Tumlinson, and Jena Brown as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including: Hugo awards organizers reveal thousands were spent on fraudulent votes to help one writer win; Orbit, a division of Hachette Book Group, announced the launch of Run for It; and HarperAlley, the graphic novel imprint at HarperCollins, expands into Adult Graphic Novels. Then, stick around for a chat with Daniel Silva! Daniel Silva has been called his generation's finest writer of international intrigue and one of the greatest American spy novelists ever. Compelling, passionate, haunting, brilliant: these are the words that have been used to describe the work of award-winning #1 New York Times bestselling author Daniel Silva. Silva burst onto the scene in 1997 with his electrifying bestselling debut, The Unlikely Spy, a novel of love and deception set around the Allied invasion of France in World War II. His second and third novels, The Mark of the Assassin and The Marching Season, were also instant New York Times bestsellers and starred two of Silva's most memorable characters: CIA officer Michael Osbourne and international hit man Jean-Paul Delaroche. But it was Silva's fourth novel, The Kill Artist, which would alter the course of his career. The novel featured a character described as one of the most memorable and compelling in contemporary fiction, the art restorer and sometime Israeli secret agent Gabriel Allon, and though Silva did not realize it at the time, Gabriel's adventures had only just begun. Gabriel Allon appears in Silva's next twenty-one novels, each one more successful than the last. Silva knew from a very early age that he wanted to become a writer, but his first profession would be journalism. Born in Michigan, raised and educated in California, he was pursuing a master's degree in international relations when he received a temporary job offer from United Press International to help cover the 1984 Democratic National Convention in San Francisco. Later that year Silva abandoned his studies and joined UPI fulltime, working first in San Francisco, then on the foreign desk in Washington, and finally as Middle East correspondent in Cairo and the Persian Gulf. In 1987, while covering the Iran-Iraq war, he met NBC Today National Correspondent Jamie Gangel and they were married later that year. Silva returned to Washington and went to work for CNN and became Executive Producer of its talk show unit including shows like Crossfire, Capital Gang and Reliable Sources. In 1995 he confessed to Jamie that his true ambition was to be a novelist. With her support and encouragement he secretly began work on the manuscript that would eventually become the instant bestseller The Unlikely Spy. He left CNN in 1997 after the book's successful publication and began writing full time. Since then all of Silva's books have been New York Times and international bestsellers. His books have been translated in to more than 30 languages and are published around the world. He is currently at work on a new novel and warmly thanks all those friends and loyal readers who have helped to make his books such an amazing success. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writersink/support

Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Jena Brown, and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including the Amazon Audible Audiobook Antitrust, Microsoft's AI deal with UAE, the 2024 U.S. Book Show, and Beventi. Then, stick around for a chat with Ellery Lloyd! Ellery Lloyd – Collette Lyons and Paul Vlitos Collette Lyons is a journalist and editor, the former content director of Elle (UK) and editorial director at Soho House. She has written for The Guardian, The Telegraph, and the Sunday Times.  Paul Vlitos is the author of two previous novels, Welcome to the Working Week and Every Day is Like Sunday. He is the program director for English Literature with Creative Writing at the University of Surrey. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writersink/support

Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Jena Brown and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including the world's first book with a ‘NO-AI' warranty, how you can clone your voice for audio production, and the prison book program. Then, stick around for a chat with author Sarina Bowen! Sarina Bowen is a 24-time USA Today bestselling author, and a Wall Street Journal bestselling author of contemporary romance novels. Formerly a derivatives trader on Wall Street, Sarina holds a BA in economics from Yale University. A New Englander whose Vermont ancestors cut timber and farmed the north country in the 1760s, Sarina is grateful for the invention of indoor plumbing and wi-fi during the intervening 250 years. She lives with her family on a few wooded acres in New Hampshire. Sarina's books are published in over a dozen languages with fifteen international publishers. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writersink/support

With 2024 almost here, the Pixels and Ink crew take some time to look back and remember some of the most impactful moments that shaped gaming going forward. From the incredible set of releases that are gobbling up everyone's time to the heartbreaking series of layoffs, this year won't be soon forgotten. Brendan, Jordan and Chris also take some time to remember some of their personal favourite games and look back on some of the personally impactful memories. With events now back on and no shortage of newsworthy moments, this is your perfect podcast to wrap up the year in gaming that was 2023.

With over 100 million people tuning in, the Game Awards once again proved to be one of the biggest nights in gaming. But with so many eyes on the event, has the focus on what an awards show should be about been lost? This is the question that the Pixels and Ink podcast tackles this week as the panel of Brendan, Jordan, and Chris dives into what the show means to gaming, what was done right, and what could be improved for next year's show. As if that were not enough, the cast also dives into the winners, discusses some of the big announcements from this year's show, and dissects what the categories mean and if there are games that are unfairly paired in ways that do not help their change.

The Pixels and Ink gang gathered around the virtual campfire this week to discuss the highlights and snubs of this year's Game Awards. They agreed that this year's line-up was solid, with many titles well worth playing. Touching on what made last year's winner Elden Ring such a dark horse entry, they delve into all the titles on this year's shortlist, including Resident Evil 4 Remake, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Balder's Gate 3, Alan Wake 2, Super Mario Bros. Wonder and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. While it's hard to say who will walk away with this year's big prize, the crew dives into the arguments for each option and why they're worth your time. From everyone thinking that Resident Evil 4 Remake was an odd inclusion to the fact that Balder's Gate 3 has a strong case to walk away with some major accolades, this is shaping up to be an exciting night in gaming. As if that were not enough, Jordan and Brendan delve into the sad state of the Silent Hill franchise and the hopes that Silent Hill 2 Remake can revive the legendary horror franchise.

With Halloween just around the corner, the Pixels and Ink crew dive into all things autumn game releases, with a nice dash of horror thrown in for good measure. From the latest reviews of games like Super Mario Bros. Wonder to an in-depth look at Alan Wake 2 and what made it so exciting, this is one podcast you won't want to miss. To bring the magic of autumn, Jordan, Brendan and Chris are joined by Justin Wood to ensure we know everything we need about the darkness lurking in Bright Falls. It's going to be a full show for everyone, so sit back, grab a nice cup of coffee and let's dig in.

CGMagazine is back this week with The Pixels & Ink Podcast Episode 432, and we are switching things up! This episode is all about conventions! After returning from Lucca, Italy, for Lucca Comics & Games, Dayna and Brendan reflect on the event, and it inspires a conversation about conventions as a whole. Brendan, Dayna, Chris and Jordan then discuss their first conventions, like Niagara Falls Comic Con, Anime North and more. The team has also been to some less-than-conventional conventions, but we will let you listen to find out which ones! The cast rounds out the podcast with some of their dream conventions, like PAX West, Tokyo Game Show, gamescom and discusses some of their favourite convention moments like interactions with the Sons of Anarchy cast, karaoke at Anime North, Star Wars interviews and killer demonstrations at Lucca Comics & Games.

This week CGM presents The Pixels & Ink Podcast with Brendan, Chris, Dayna and Jordan. The cast gives a quick—or not—rundown of where everyone has been. Jordan has been power-binging shows for review, like Loki Season 2. Chris took on the Marvel's Spider-Man 2 preview in LA with Sony. Brendan hung out with Intel in Malaysia. Dayna and Brendan headed to Iceland again for EVE Fanfest and had a great time learning about EVE Vanguard. Dayna saw something top-secret while Brendan covered some cool Nintendo previews like WarioWare: Move It! And finally, Dayna and Brendan got to check out Ubisoft Montreal for the Assassin's Creed Mirage launch! Now that they're all back in person, it's time to catch up on what everyone's been playing. To no one's surprise, Jordan had some thoughts on the Nintendo Direct from a few weeks back, and Dayna won't shut up about Fae Farm. But mostly TV has taken over Jordan's life with Loki, Fionna & Cake and Castlevania. Chris just finished up Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless and is currently working on his Marvel's Spider-Man 2 review, so no comment! About the Pixels & Ink Podcast Castors: Jordan Biordi: Part-time Ninja; when he's not busy combating the forces of evil, he's writing articles and making videos on the hilariously mediocre YouTube channel: Ninja-Jordan Reviews. Chris de Hoog: A writer and podcaster from Ontario, Chris discovered roleplaying games with Final Fantasy on the NES and has been overthinking them ever since. When he's not obsessing over Star Wars, you can find him streaming at twitch.tv/guildtwotaps Brendan Frye: Editor-in-Chief of CGMagazine, Brendan is as snarky as he is seasoned in the gaming industry. With over a decade working as a journalist and EIC, he has covered festivals and conferences, interviewed the industry's biggest names, and is always excited to see how the medium changes with new technology and fresh voices. Dayna Eileen: Executive Editor and long-time serial gamer, mom of two, aunt to many; she absolutely loves introducing the people she knows to her love for games and nerd culture. You can find her on Instagram and Twitter and Instagram as @thedaynaeileen

On this week's Pixels & Ink Podcast, the team chats about Starfield and all the ups and downs of reviewing the title ahead of its August 31 embargo. Justin and Dayna have spent two weeks hands-on with Starfield, and though they believe the beginning was rocky, it pulls through to make it one of our top games of 2023 so far. From there, the cat talks about the upcoming Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and wonders how the festival will work while actors and writers are rightfully still on strike. Dayna and Justin attended Fan Expo Canada, where actors could still attend but were unable to discuss their work, and Chris headed to London, Ontario, to check out TennoCon and learn more about Warframe and Soulframe. They finish off with a quick rundown of upcoming events, including Dayna's Forza Motorsport preview that she just came back from New York for, which you can expect on September 11th, our newest issue, The Summer of Gaming 2023, Eve Online Fan Fest and some top-secret previews to come! About the Pixels & Ink Podcast Castors: Chris De Hoog: A writer and podcaster from Ontario, Chris discovered roleplaying games with Final Fantasy on the NES and has been overthinking them ever since. When he's not obsessing over Star Wars, you can find him streaming at twitch.tv/guildtwotaps Brendan Frye: Editor-in-Chief of CGMagazine, Brendan is as snarky as he is seasoned in the gaming industry. With over a decade working as a journalist and EIC, he has covered festivals and conferences, interviewed the industry's biggest names, and is always excited to see how the medium changes with new technology and fresh voices. Dayna Eileen: Executive Editor and long-time serial gamer, mom of two, aunt to many; she absolutely loves introducing the people she knows to her love for games and nerd culture. You can find her on Instagram and Twitter and Instagram as @thedaynaeileen Justin Wood: Justin is one of the newest staff members at CGM, with an affinity for horror movies and games. Find him on Twitter as @The_JustinWood 

After a short break, the CGMagazine crew is back to dive into all things gaming, comics, tech and media. With some massive titles like Starfield, Baldur's Gate 3, Armored Core IV, and more either out or coming out soon, the crew takes time to dive into the exciting games and the ones that are less exciting for this Summer/Fall season.

With the release of Final Fantasy XVI, the Pixels and Ink crew decided to spend some time discussing one of the most exciting games of the year. Joined by Hayes Madsen, Brendan, Chris and Jordan, the crew delve into what makes this latest entry in the long-running, legendary series so exciting. Avoiding major spoilers, the crew discusses everything from what is new and exciting about the game to dispelling misconceptions about the series and what FF XVI brings to the table. As if that wasn't enough, the latest Nintendo Direct took place this week, so the crew took some time to break down the biggest announcements and look at what made the selection of releases so exciting or disappointing, as the case may be. With over 20 games announced during the Direct, there was a lot to digest, and the whole crew had plenty to say about the biggest titles making their way to Nintendo Switch.

As a special Saturday edition to the Pixels & Ink Podcast, Brendan, Dayna, and new staff and cast member Justin chatted about Summer Game Fest, Xbox Games Showcase and Ubisoft Forward since they were at the events live in LA. Since it was Justin's first live and in-person event, the cast talked about our expectations ahead of arriving in LA. Summer Game Fest keeps impressing and seems to expand every year. The team discusses some of their ideas to keep this running smoothly. In terms of games, Brendan and Justin rave about their experience with Alan Wake 2, while Dayna still can't stop talking about Fae Farm. Disney Illusion Island definitely left a great impression, and of course, Mortal Kombat was a hands-down favourite. Foamstars seems to be this year's surprise winner, and after the Xbox Game Showcase and Starfield Direct, Dayna, Brendan and Justin are hopeful for what Starfield can bring to the table.

Last week on the Pixels & Ink Podcast Brendan, Chris, Dayna, and Jordan chatted about their Summer Game Fest and Summer Showcase predictions! This week, some of our dreams came true! The team jumps into the first Summer Game Fest showcase talking about their favourite announcements. A release date for Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Alan Wake 2, Prince of Persia, Nic Cage, and showcase-ception kept viewers on their seats, but not every game packed a punch. Stay tuned for some coverage directly from the showcase on CGMagazine and Pixels & Ink in the near future! The Xbox Game Showcase blew Dayna away as they kicked off with the long-awaited Fable trailer. Spoiler alert: she cried. Forza Motorsport is looking slick with its new ray-tracing capabilities, and South of Midnight has Brendan very curious. Of course, we had to chat about Final Fantasy XVI, even though it wasn't officially part of the show, too!

This week on the Pixels & Ink Podcast, Brendan, Chris, Dayna, and Jordan chat about what they can expect to see announced during the gaming showcases this summer. With plenty of showcases on the way—some sooner than others—the group talks about their hopes and dreams for the summer of gaming. What do we think will be announced? What do we think we won't see just yet? What's the most anticipated game of the summer?What's the most anticipated game announcement of the summer?What will be the biggest let down?AND is Summer Game Fest the new E3? Find out what the cast thinks and more on the Pixel's & Ink podcast to kick off the summer of gaming!

Over the course of the webinar, we will explore the topic Preparing for the Enrollment Cliff: What Higher Ed Needs to Know that informs and educates the market on how to connect with the right students for your university. In this session, our panelists will break it all down and discuss four hot topics: How to prepare for the enrollment cliff The critical importance of defining the right target students How to address changing demographics and diversifying enrollment The surprising digital technology that can supercharge enrollment You'll get straight answers from three leaders in higher education who deliver the insight and strategies you need. You'll hear from: - Bart E. Caylor, President, Caylor Solutions - Marty Gray, Vice President, Ring Digital - Mary Parker, VP, Enrollment Management and Associate Provost, University of Florida - David Rosendahl, President, MindFire Inc., Moderator Trust us, if you're in higher education and concerned about future enrollment, you don't want to miss it. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE Join the Texting Community: Text Dave at: 1 (949) 506-5835 Or click this link: bit.ly/DaveRosendahl View the blog: https://mindfireinc.com/ring-digital-preparing-for-the-enrollment-cliff-what-higher-ed-needs-to-know/

This week on the Pixels & Ink Podcast Brendan, Chris, and Cody dive into the world of movies, tech and gaming. From the use of prompt-based tools to create video game backgrounds to the role of AI in creating content, we discuss the pros and cons of relying solely on technology in the creative process. We also delve into the legal complexities of copyright law in the digital age and the challenges of getting fair compensation for content creators.  If this were not enough, the crew dives into The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom leaks and what they mean for Nintendo, and for one of the Switch's biggest titles. With streamers all over showing off the game, what could be done to clamp down on these leaks, and is it something Nintendo even should do? The cast also dives into the Magic the Gathering leak, how Wizards of the Coast managed that one, and if there is something that can be learned from that reaction. Finally, the cast looks at Star Wars: Visions, a collection of short animated shorts set in the Star Wars universe and discusses the importance of collaboration and artistic vision in creating memorable experiences. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on the future of art and technology.

Welcome to another thrilling episode of Pixels and Ink, with your team commentators, Chris, Jordan, and Brendan, at the helm! This week, the team takes on the hottest topics in the gaming world, starting with the unexpected UK government intervention that blocked the Activision Blizzard merger. They'll dissect the reasons behind the decision and ponder its implications for the gaming industry's future. Moving on, the team pays homage to Waypoint, the beloved gaming website that sadly announced its shutdown. Chris, Jordan, and Brendan reminisce about the site's impact on the gaming community, discussing their favourite moments, articles, and the reasons behind its closure. Lastly, the focus shifts to Brazil's burgeoning Esports scene. The hosts explore the rapid growth of Esports in the nation, highlighting top players and the unique challenges faced by the Brazilian gaming community. They'll also be joined by special guests, including Brazilian Esports experts and industry insiders, who share their insights on the future of gaming in the region. Don't miss this action-packed episode of Pixels and Ink! Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review the show to stay updated with the latest gaming news and insights.

How can you do what you love without it requiring you to be watered down? Does passion and purpose have to come at the high cost of your personal identity? As a master storyteller, those are the questions Jenna Hanchard is on a journey to answer. Jenna spent years as a local news reporter, setting herself apart by centering marginalized communities with depth and context. But after earning various accolades and spearheading transformative projects, she quit. Jenna explains how she's healing from the emotional toll, seeking liberation and continuing her pursuit to create art authentically.http://thenextbestthingact.comAbout Jenna:IG: https://www.instagram.com/jennahanchard/Lola's Ink Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lolas-ink/id1517240721LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenna-hanchard-a43bb119/Jenna has more than a decade of professional experience in multimedia journalism and communications with a focus on social justice and DEI content development and strategy. She spent more than a decade as an Emmy Award-winning journalist for television stations and media companies across the United States.Her expertise includes multimedia storytelling including audio production, digital strategies, multi-stakeholder communications plans, group facilitation and public speaking. She has worked cross-functionally with various team members including leadership executives to develop integrated external and internal content development and communications plans.She is deeply passionate about building an equitable and antiracist world.

This week on the Pixels & Ink Podcast, it was all about the game movies! Brendan, Chris and Jordan dive into the world of movies, tech and gaming. This week Chris delves into the fascinating world of Jedi Survivor, providing his insightful impressions on the much-anticipated game is looking and what fans can expect. Jordan jumps headfirst into the Super Mario Bros. Movie review, sharing his thoughts on the latest adaptation of the iconic gaming franchise.  If that were not enough, Brendan tackles the Tetris Movie, examining the challenges and triumphs of turning a classic game into a compelling cinematic experience. Finally, the entire Pixels & Ink crew comes together to discuss the potential of Sony venturing once again into handheld gaming and the spine-chilling Five Nights at Freddy's Movie, finally getting a release date. Don't miss out on this jam-packed episode filled with entertainment analysis, lively discussions, and plenty of laughs!

This week on the Pixels & Ink Podcast, it was all about the theatre! Brendan, Dayna, Chris and Jordan all found out they are a little out of touch regarding the Oscars. The team talks about the wins—big and small—and, of course, about Brendan Fraser's big comeback! From there, the cast discussed some of the big movies releasing in 2023. Some were obviously eager for movies like The Super Mario Bros. Movie, others for Evil Dead Rise. Dayna was just happy she found out there was a Bob Ross parody starring Owen Wilson coming out soon called Paint! Wonka and Barbie are sure to bring some nostalgia to the table, and there is always a slew of new superhero films to come. Also on the docket were the PS5 Pro rumours, which led to a chat about whether or not consoles are really ready to be releasing new models or if they should stop this mid-tier release and wait until a brand-new console is ready.

When you're going through something as tragic as the death of a family member, it can be nearly impossible to see what positive impacts it would have on your life. But for Kate Gladdin, the legacy of her sister connected her to her future husband Nate. They talk about the ups and downs of long-distance, rethinking masculinity, helping the next generation, and how grief can help you reframe your life. LINKS  Follow Kate Gladdin on Instagram @kategladdin. Buy Kate's workbook for teens – The Social Skills Workbook for Teens: Exercises and Tools for Building Empathy and Boosting Confidence. Learn more about Kate Gladdin https://kategladdin.com/. Learn more about the Nicole Fitzsimons Foundation – Nicole Fitzsimons Foundation – The life, legacy and mission of the Fitzsimons Train Wreck Your Life Podcast on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2dADdNPGnNVNBqf7KazH4k?si=af66271cf0204f45 My "Okay. Now What?'' Podcast on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1BVa7I5pMhEJ7Yplqt2UQm?si=6e171b8e98cf4a9b Nate's Whiskey & Ink Podcast on spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/4nNbc0ImIHdGjYpmQOcS1J?si=c885ec3608e04da0 Follow Cam on Instagram @camerondaddo.  Follow Ali on Instagram @alidaddo.  Follow Nova Podcasts @novapodcastsofficial.  Got a question for Cam & Ali? You can email them at separatebathrooms@novapodcasts.com.au.  CREDITS  Hosts: Cameron Daddo and Alison Brahe-Daddo. Guests: Kate Gladdin and Nate Gladdin. Managing Producer: Elle Beattie. Producer and Editor: Amy Kimball.  Find more great podcasts like this at novapodcasts.com.au.  Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Pixels & Ink Podcast crew kick off episode 417 by discussing the future of E3. After confirmation that Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo have confirmed they won't be participating, the team wonders exactly what the once massive event will look like in 2023. With talk of Summer Game Fest and E3 competing this year, the team begins discussing who these events are really for, gamers, journalists or a combination of the two. From there, the cast dives into everything going on with EA, from removing Apex Legends Mobile and Battlefield Mobile, as well as some unannounced projects for Apex and Titanfall. After an attempt at discussing the future of gaming, the podcast crew dissect game sequels, remakes, and how the industry is moving forward—or not.

The year is now 2023, and with 2022 over that means it's time for the Pixels & Ink Podcast crew to talk about the Game of the Year winner! The cast chat about their personal picks and their experiences with the games on the list this year, including Cult of the Lamb, Elden Ring, God of War Ragnarök and Horizon Forbidden West. After the team chats about the process—and the surprising results this year—the winner is officially announced. Reminiscing about the year also brought up some of our comfort games, and what "cozy game" means to each of the cast. This was before diving into the less-than-appealing review standards from Blizzard, and a bit of chat about the latest Xbox Developer Direct!

With CES 2023 now over, Brendan and Dayna join Chris and Jordan to look back at tech's biggest trade show to see what everyone is talking about and what was the coolest and most exciting new gadgets and concerts on the show floor in Las Vegas. Beyond the chaos of CES, the cast also dives into the latest news from the world of gaming, tech, movies and comics.

With 2022 coming to a close, Brendan, Dayna, Chris and Jordan look back on the year sharing their favourite games, films, and shows, as well as a look back at some of the biggest headlines in gaming and tech. Heading into 2023, the team shares their hopes for the year with thoughts of E3 and some major game releases like Final Fantasy XVI on the way.

This week Brendan, Dayna, Eduard and Jordan chat about their favourite announcements from The Game Awards and touch on a few of the major winners from the event. With the year coming to a close, the cast is joined by Chris to talk about their personal criteria for Game of the Year and who they believe should hold the title of GOTY 2022.

On this week's Pixels & Ink podcast, the CGM crew talks all things Game Awards, giving a taste of all the categories and what deserves to walk away the winners.

This week on Pixels & Ink, Brendan, Chris, Dayna and eventually Eduard talks about God of War Ragnarök and if it lives up to the hype. Waiting on The Game Awards nominees, the cast discusses their picks and predictions while chatting about games they have loved this year, like Marvel Snap, Cult of the Lamb and more.

With Elon Musk now the new owner of Twitter, the Pixels & Ink crew sit down to discuss what this means going forward. But things don't stop there, with the cast discussing the latest in the Helena Taylor situation, the newest Call of Duty drama, and since Halloween is now over, it was time for a catch-up.

On this very spooky edition of Pixes and Ink, the crew is joined by Cody Orme, as they dive into all the exciting news and events of the week. This was a big week for Horror, as both Silent Hill and Resident Evil have streams showing off all the new things coming two both iconic franchises. Things don't stop there, though, with the Bayonetta 3 voice over situation still raging on, with a back-and-forth between Hellena Taylor and the studio. It is unclear what the real truth of everything going on is, but the Pixels and Ink team are here to break down the facts the best way they can.

New York Comic Con is almost here, and that means trailers of everything you can imagine, along with a few bonus ones just for fun. The Pixels and Ink crew dive into the trailers for Super Mario Bros. Movie, Wakanda Forever, Velma, The Mayfair Witches and more. With Overwatch 2 now out in the wild, the crew also dives into the launch, the review and how the game is looking now that people are playing.

This week on the Men at the Movies podcast, Paul McDonald and Steven Falletti talk about Minority Report. Systems might change our behavior, but they won't change our heart. What will we do when the systems we depend on fail? Those failures bring us face-to-face with the divine: will you receive healing and love by letting go, or end up with a halo in hell holding on to a broken system? Everybody runs—so lets run to discover God's truth in movie. About Steven Faletti Steven Faletti, aka SMFreehand, has been writing fiction since he was in the fourth grade (when he was obsessed with Goosebumps and Animorphs), he and a friend started writing a collection of short ‘scary' stories. He continued honing his writing skills haphazardly until his late 20s, when he realized he had a passion that desired to be cultivated. He began getting involved in writing groups, eventually leading his own called Tea & Ink Writing group, which later gave birth to the Brew & Ink Podcast. He has two books from his Sci-Fi series in the works as well two from a Fantasy series that are works in progress. www.brewandink.com www.facebook.com/BrewandInk Insta: @brewandink Twitter @brew_ink Questions How do you balance between God's sovereignty and our personal choice? Where do you find balance between government control, personal responsibility, and safety? What cost will you pay for safety? How do you see the world? People? Enemies? Yourself? God? What shapes your sight? Where is your focus? What mistakes do you keep trying to atone for? What is your hope in? What points you towards a better world? Government, systems, education? Or in the divine? What happens when the systems you trust in fail, and let you down? How do you respond? How hard to you work to prop up the system? When have you been face-to-face with the divine? Find us on the socials: YouTube: @menatthemovies Facebook: @menatthemovies Instagram: @menatthemovies TikTok: @menatthemovies Twitter: @_menatthemovies To dive into this content even more, visit our website: www.menatthemovies.com/podcast. You will find resources mentioned on the podcast, plus quotes and themes discussed. If you would like to support our work (and get some behind-the-scenes perks), visit our Patreon page, www.patreon.com/menatthemovies. Get invites to livestreams, ebook devotionals drawn from a movie, even free merch. If you'd like to do a one-time contribution (a cameo appearance), visit www.menatthemovies.com/investors. Edited and mixed by Grayson Foster (https://graysonfoster.com/) Logo and episode templates by Ian Johnston (https://ianhjohnston.com/) Audio quotes performed by Britt Mooney, Paul McDonald, and Tim Willard, taken from Epic (written by John Eldredge) and Song of Albion (written by Stephen Lawhead). Southerly Change performed by Zane Dickinson, used under license from Shutterstock Links: MATM website: http://www.menatthemovies.com/podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/50DiGvjrHatOFUfHc0H2wQ Apple pods: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-at-the-movies-podcast/id1543799477 Google pods: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ODMwNThjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/menatthemovies YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2xo9bvDbN4Z3BEx37AlRqw --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/menatthemovies/message

Travie and writer/musician/builder and host of the Music NFT Show npodcast, J. Thorn, chat about music from the view of fans, collectors, and of course, builders on the Blockchain. Listen to what music was like before it became digital and hear about some of who Travie and J. Thorn view as instrumental (no pun intended) musicians in music NFTs. Follow Travie: https://twitter.com/MrTravisTho J. Thorn Links: Twitter: twitter.com/jthorn_ Author Website: jthorn.net Music Website (releases & NFTs): g3arz.com The Music NFT Show: musicnftshow.com Writers, Ink Podcast: writersinkpodcast.com Author Services Website: theauthorlife.com Amazon: amazon.com/J.-Thorn/e/B004ZVF3MK/ Community Spotlight: Nonconformist Ducks https://linktr.ee/NoncoDucks https://twitter.com/NoncoDucks NFTutoring Session: Digital Wallets Special Thanks: DiamondDawgsNFT: Diamonddawgsnft.com OG Collective: https://twitter.com/OGCollective200

Today we chat with J. Thorn about how authors can manage their community, tools and software authors can utilize to build a home for their readers, community business models, and potential futures for author community.J.'s one of the brightest minds in both the craft and business of writing and it was a privilege hearing his insights. This one's a real treat!J. Thorn's Links:Listen to Writer's Ink Podcast: https://writersinkpodcast.com/Join the Author Life Community: https://theauthorlife.com/Read J's Books: https://jthorn.net/books/Join our community of subscription authors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/subscriptionsforauthorsFree subscription insights delivered to your inbox each week: https://subscriptionsforauthors.com/And join Ream, the subscription platform by authors for authors: https://www.ream.ink/Don't forget to review/rate Subscriptions for Authors on your favorite podcast distributor :)You can also find the episode transcripts here: https://subscriptionsforauthors.com/podcasthomeEPISODE OUTLINE:0:00 - 1:47 Introduction and Context1:47 - 3:01 The Changing Landscape of Community for Authors3:01 - 5:55 Difference between Audience and Community5:55 - 8:14 Building and Hosting Your Community as an Author8:14 - 11:27 How J. Thorn Built His Community11:27 - 18:51 Community Management 101 for Authors18:51 - 23:05 Why a Community Can be Great for an Author's Business23:05 - 27:11 Fiction v.s. Nonfiction Authors: Community Business Models27:11 - 31:11 The Future of Investing into Authors and Communities31:11 - 35:30 Fanfiction and CCO Licensing35:30 - 38:08 Finding Your Path as a Writer38:08 - 38:37 Where You Can find J. Online38:37 - 44:50 Show Recap: How Authors Can Build Our Own Creative Future (rant on relationship between tech, stories, and futures)ABOUT SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR AUTHORSWe are the premier community to learn about making money from subscriptions as an author. We have this weekly podcast, our Facebook Group with hundreds of fellow authors, and a newsletter where we are committed to having the best free educational resources and networking for authors looking to break into this exciting new publishing model.ABOUT REAM:Ream is a platform that helps authors make money with subscriptions. Think of us like Patreon built for fiction authors by fiction authors.And our mission is simple: to help more authors pursue their storytelling dreams full-time (and for those full-time to make even more money and have more control while doing so).The platform allows writers to build communities around their stories and charge a monthly fee that rewards their super fans with connection and access.You can join the waitlist for Ream and start making money from subscriptions on the only platform built by authors for authors: https://ream.inkThank you so much for listening to this podcast! Always feel free to reach out to the team at contact@ream.ink. Happy writing everyone :)

Recorded March 3rd, 2022In this introduction to the podcast, I share what the episodes are going to looking like, who this podcast is for, the podcasts that have inspired me, and why you should listen to my show—even if I'm still “trying to make it”! (I promise, there's lots of reasons!)Podcasts mentioned in this episode:My Imaginary Friends with L. Penelope https://lpenelope.com/podcast/How Do You Write by Rachael Herron https://shows.acast.com/5b19ba8fa08de5c2320c8bb8/episodes/292The Creative Penn Podcast by Joanna Penn https://www.thecreativepenn.com/podcasts/The Unpublished Podcast by Aimee McNee and James Winestock https://anchor.fm/amie-mcneeThe Manifestation Babe podcasts by Kathrin Zenkina https://manifestationbabe.libsyn.com/websiteWriters, Ink Podcast by J.D. Barker, J. Thorn & Zach Bohannon https://writersinkpodcast.comThe Author Life Podcast by J. Thorn & Crys Cain https://anchor.fm/tasmpodcastRead the full transcript of this episode: https://leftie-aubes-writing-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/trailer/transcript Support the show (and my writing career!): https://ko-fi.com/leftieaubeTag me on your screenshots of the show @leftieaube and follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leftieaube/This podcast is recorded and edited using Descript: https://www.descript.com?lmref=V_4suQIt is hosted by Simplecast: https://simplecast.com⬇️ Visit my Bookshop page: https://bookshop.org/shop/leftieaube ⬇️When you buy a book from this page, you are supporting an indie bookstore, the author of the book AND me, all at the same time!Try out Scrivener (my favorite writing tool ever, the one I use to write all my novels!): https://a.paddle.com/v2/click/49535/150971?link=1570Intro music credit: “Cinematic Cello Arpeggio Trailer” by Gregor Quendel, found on Free Sound https://freesound.org/s/555995/Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliates. At no extra cost to you, I'm receiving compensation for any purchase made through those links. Buying through those links supports my writing journey, which I highly appreciate!

Chessie is the founder & co-captain of Berkshire based Squeegee & Ink. The business started out as an open access studio for artists to come and use the facilities. Now Chessie & Emily offer screen print workshops to teach new people their skills. Chessie & Emily are committed to ethical screen printing and in this episode Chessie shares her journey of discovery with Squeegee & Ink becoming a go-to name in the ethical screen printing world.As well as a discussion around screen printing in this episode Chessie shares her latest project the foundation of a soon to be minted NFT entitled 'Angry Buns'. Chessie's objective being to create 10,000 unique Angry Buns 'protecting animals across the meta.' Find out more about this fascinating project in the episode.You can find out more about Angry Buns at...websitehttps://angrybuns.club/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/angrybunsclub/Discord https://discord.gg/JmKWxnGNYou can find out more about Squeegee & Ink at https://www.squeegeeandink.co.ukYou can find out more about Blind Maggot at https://www.blindmaggot.co.ukChessie also has an incredible podcast focussed around the screen printing industry. Search for SQUEEGEE & INK PODCAST wherever you get podcasts.You can find out more about The Bloody Vegans Podcast & support the show at https://linktr.ee/bloodyveganspodcast Finally a huge THANK YOU to Patreon supporter Little Pigeon Bird Sanctuary . You can support the sanctuary at https://www.littlegreenpigeon.co.uk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Celebrating the anniversary of the LOTR trilogy, the Brew & Ink crew discuss modern fantasy and the Tolkien legacy. Then Katie shares CAPTIVE, chapter 4 of the Andromeda Voyage. Listen and vote!  Go to the website to vote: https://brewandink.com/ For FREE ebook, go here! https://dl.bookfunnel.com/rjybr6i8yp

J.D. Barker is the New York Times bestselling author of A Caller's Game, The Fourth Monkey, She Has a Broken Thing Where Her Heart Should Be, among others. He co-wrote Dracul, a prequel to Dracula, with Dacre Stoker, and is currently collaborating with the legendary James Patterson on their fourth book together. J.D. is also the co-host of Writers, Ink Podcast with J. Thorn and… me! Join us as we discuss J.D.'s journey from corporate employee to ghost writer to writing books with James Patterson, the importance of having a supportive spouse, becoming a dad later in life, getting to study Bram Stoker's original notes from Dracula, and much more! I'm Zach Bohannon—I make my living telling stories, but I'm also a metal head, retired drummer, avid gamer, and most importantly, a loving husband and father. Join me each week as I sit down with a fellow dad and discuss balancing a creative life with family, careers, hobbies, and all the other things guys love. This…is the Creator Dad Podcast. Join the Creator Dad Community and Discord at https://patreon.com/creatordad Links J.D. Barker – https://jdbarker.com Writers, Ink Podcast – https://writersinkpodcast.com Creator Dad – https://creatordad.life Creator Dad on Patreon – https://patreon.com/creatordad Zach Bohannon – https://zachbohannon.com

J. Thorn writes fiction and nonfiction, is the co-host of several podcasts, including Writers, Ink with J.D. Barker and Zach Bohannon (hey, that's me), online community and mastermind leader, editor, and so much more. He's the owner of The Author Life and he's also my partner in hosting many unique writing events including Authors on a Train, The Career Author Summit, and our unique world-building weekends. Join us for this in-depth conversation from a hotel room in New Orleans where we discuss many topics, including our reflection on going full-time as authors 4 ½ years ago, how we have changed since that time, how we became creative kids growing up, and how we're raising our own kids leading by example. We even talk about the origin of this podcast! I'm Zach Bohannon—I make my living telling stories, but I'm also a metal head, retired drummer, avid gamer, and most importantly, a loving husband and father. Join me each week as I sit down with a fellow dad and discuss balancing a creative life with family, careers, hobbies, and all the other things guys love. This…is the Creator Dad Podcast. Join the Creator Dad Community and Discord at https://patreon.com/creatordad Links The Author Life – https://theauthorlife.com J. Thorn Fiction – https://jthorn.net Writers, Ink Podcast – https://writersinkpodcast.com Creator Dad – http://creatordad.life Creator Dad on Patreon – https://patreon.com/creatordad Zach Bohannon – https://zachbohannon.com