DuVay Knox, author of The Pussy Detective, joins me this week to talk about his life and writing, Hoodoo, similarities of sex and the creative process, and so much more. If you enjoy this podcast, consider becoming a Patreon supporter. 

Litsa Dremousis, author of Altitude Sickness, talks tremendous loss, chronic health issues, the joys and struggles of tackling sensitive personal issues in your writing, Seattle vs. New York, and what being there for another person really means. If you like the podcast, follow, leave a review, or consider becoming a supporter on Patreon.  

Troy James Weaver comes on to talk his writing process, ghosts, and how we can be better friends in the age of social media. Troy's the author of Witchita Stories, Marigold, Visions, etc. If you enjoy this podcast, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter. 

Alan ten-Hoeve joins me today. Alan's the author of Notes from a Wood-Paneled Basement out through Gob Pile Press. We talk about the struggle of growing up in the U.S. when you're not rich, coming from a broken home, and the things you take with you into the future from those two things. Also, we discuss writing and depression. If you like this podcast, consider becoming a Patreon supporter.

Today I talk to Claire Hopple of recent publication Echo Chamber: A Novella and Stories out through Trident Press. We dive into what the creative process is, where it comes from, and reasons for choosing to publish with independent presses. As always, the podcast is free, but if you would like to support me through Patreon I'd really like that. 

Today, Shy Watson's on the podcast. She's the author of many books you should buy. We discuss moving your life in order to move your writing, the difficulty of loving a piece of work in the face of publishing pressure, and so much more. If you like the podcast, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter.

In this episode I intro with a long ramble about death before getting into a really positive conversation with Dan Eastman, author of Watertown. We talk about one reason for writing being the playfulness of it, the repercussions of autofiction, and the influence family has on creating art. If you enjoy this episode, share it with a friend, or consider becoming a Patreon supporter. 

In this episode I talk to Tyler Dillow about his book Watershed, out through Stubborn Mule Press. We also discuss the mysterious Wichita scene, writing as a means to feel closer to something you aren't that close with, and wind. If you like this episode, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter. 

In this episode I chat with poet Alina Stefanescu, author of Dor, Every Mask I Tried On, Ribald, and many more. We discuss pain, the human experience and memory as fiction, and the pros and cons of therapy. If you want to support this amazing writer visit her website. If you want to become a Patreon supporter of this podcast, that'd be awesome. 

In this episode, I talk to Jon Berger. Author of Goon Dog out through Gob Pile Press. We touch on isolation, Fantasy as a tool to approach trauma, and plans that give us hope for the future. If you like this episode, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter for access to exclusive content.