On today's episode, we're joined by award-winning indie author Michelle Cox to talk about writing historical crime fiction! We'll discuss what draws someone to mystery and crime fiction, as well as the research that goes into writing historical fiction.

Keep Up with Our Guest: 

Michelle Cox's Website

A Child Lost by Michelle Cox

Resources Mentioned:

She Writes Press

Sisters in Crime

Directory of Historical Societies

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On today's episode, we're joined by authors Matthew Wolf, Tahani Nelson, Liz Kerin, and Katherine Forrister to talk about writing high fantasy! 

Keep up with guests:

www.matt-wolf.com

Liz Kerin on Patreon

www.TahaniNelson.com

https://katherineforrister.wordpress.com/ 

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Proliferation by Erik Otto

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On today's episode, we're talking about finding and applying for awards through writing associations such as Romance Writers of America or the Alliance of Independent Authors. We're joined by guest authors Julie Anne Lindsey and Danielle M. Haas. 

Resources Mentioned:

Romance Writers of America

Mystery Writers of America

Independent Book Publishers Association

Alliance of Independent Authors

Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators

Horror Writers Association

Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America

Keep up with guests:

https://www.julieannelindsey.com/

http://daniellemhaas.com/

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On today's episode, we're talking about the year we're leaving behind and the year ahead. We're joined by guest author Aly Welch, and we'll discuss 2020 as writers and readers. Listen for shoutouts to our favorite reads of the past year(and find a list below), and our writerly goals for 2021.

Recommended Reading

Bel Canto by Ann Patchett

Fae Child by Jane-Holly Meissner

Adult Conversation by Brandy Ferner

Gabi, a Girl in Pieces by Isabel Quintero

The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha Philyaw

Violet by Scott Thomas

Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

The City We Became by N.K. Jemisin

The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett

The Mothers by Brit Bennett

Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams

Mrs. Everything by Jennifer Weiner

Here and Now and Then by Mike Chen

Luster by Raven Leilani

Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid

Warcross by Marie Lu

Renegades by Marissa Meyer

Scythe by Neal Shusterman

Books on this list have also been added to a recommendation list on Bookshop.org

Keep up with our guest:

https://alywelch.com/

Silly Little Monsters by Aly Welch

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On today's episode, we're talking about National Novel Writing Month(or NaNoWriMo for short). We're joined by guest author Millie Florence, and we'll discuss prep, writing routines, and fallback plans for getting the words on the page and writing your way through the month. 

RESOURCES MENTIONED

NaNoWriMo.org

Reverse NaNoWriMo Plan

Sisters in Crime

Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon

Save the Cat Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody

Bird By Bird by Anne Lamott

No Plot? No Problem! by Chris Baty

Wired for Story by Lisa Cron

Spilling Ink by Mazer and Potter

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST:

https://millieflorence.com/

Honey Butter by Millie Florence

Lydia Green of Mulberry Glen by Millie Florence

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Proliferation by Erik Otto

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On today's special Halloween episode, we are excited to be joined by Vivian Valentine and Becky Spratford! We're talking about writing in the horror genre, and more specifically, about splatterpunk and body horror. Have some questions about these sub-genres? We did too! 

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Lovecraft Country Book Club Library Journal

Horror Writers Association

Horror Writers Association Librarian's Day

BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS

Fragile Things by Neil Gaiman

The Rust Maidens by Gwendolyn Kiste

The Troop by Nick Cutter

The Low, Low Woods(Hill House Comics) by Carmen Maria Machado

In the Dreamhouse by Carmen Maria Machado

Sandman Series by Neil Gaiman

Night of the Mannequins by Stephen Graham Jones

Clown in a Cornfield by Adam Cesare

Grace Falls by Gino Finocchiaro

Silly Little Monsters by Aly Welch

CONNECT WITH OUR GUESTS

http://raforall.blogspot.com/

@RAforall on Twitter

@raforallhorror on Twitter

Beneath Strange Lights by Vivian Valentine

@itsviviactually on Instagram, Twitter, and Patreon

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On today's info-packed episode, your host Becca Spence Dobias is joined by Gayle Brandeis and Quintin Collins to discuss low residency MFA programs. Both guests were students in a low residency MFA program and are now faculty at their alma maters. They discuss the benifits of a low residency program, walk listeners through the experience, and get into the specifics like funding and applications.  

Resources Mentioned:

Poets & Writers Guide to Low Residency MFA Programs

Solstice MFA Program

Antioch University MFA Program

Sierra Nevada College MFA Program

Connect with Our Guests:

www.GayleBrandeis.com

https://www.qcollinswriter.com/

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Proliferation by Erik Otto

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On today's episode, your host Jacqui Castle is joined by guest award-winning authors Scott Semegran and Margaret Duarte to discuss the process of finding and applying for indie and self-published book awards.

Resources Mentioned:

Indie Author Project

Benjamin Franklin Awards

Foreword Indie Awards

Indie Next List

Indie Reader Discovery Awards

North Street Book Prize

Connect with Our Guests:

Scott Semegran Website

The Benevolent Lords of Sometimes Island by Scott Semegran

Margaret Duarte Website

Between Darkness and Dawn by Margaret Duarte

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On today's episode, your host Cari Dubiel is joined by Kellye Garrett, Mia P. Manansala, and Manju Soni to discuss PitchWars - what it is, how you enter, and the benefits of being selected!

Resources Mentioned:

https://pitchwars.org/

Connect with Our Guests:

https://kellyegarrett.com/

https://www.miapmanansala.com/

https://manjusoni.com/

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Proliferation by Erik Otto

Mission 51 by Fernando Crôtte

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Today's episode is a unique one! We're joined by Pat Edwards to talk about writing the narrative Role Playing game guide!

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Review of album that inspired the book

Open Gaming License Information

Video explaining what OGL is

Red Opera Website

The Red Opera Kickstarter

Geekly Inc. Website

Geekly Inc. Twitch Account

Find Pat at @thepatedwards on Twitter

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Mission 51 by Fernando Crôtte

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