Hey there word nerds!

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Sam Hooker and Seven Jane.

Sam Hooker writes darkly humorous fantasy novels about things like tyrannical despots and the masked scoundrels who tickle them without mercy. He knows all the best swear words, though he refuses to repeat them because he doesn't want to attract goblins.

Seven Jane is an author of dark fantasy and speculative fiction. Seven is a member of The Author's Guild and Women's Fiction Writing Association. She also writes a column for The Women's Fiction Association and is a contributor to The Nerd Daily.​

They are both authors of stories included in the anthology A MIDNIGHT CLEAR, six stories of not-so-merry yuletide whimsy, from Blackspot Books.

In this episode Sam, Seven and I discuss:

• Writing a short story when you usually write novels
• Adjusting your writing process to fit a new category
• Creating suspense in an insular, character-driven story
• Using winter as the inspiration for a short story

Plus, their #1 tips for writers.

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