More stories after Duncan the Dragon?

Absolutely!

Author Lynn Combs is back and she is going strong. Join Jared and Chris as they talk about new children stories in the works, progress on on Avalina's tale, and upcoming events with Lynn.

And, as always, travel with them down the warrens and ways that twist and turn in unimaginable directions.

We all have things we're passionate about.

Ideas. Moral quandries. Philosophical perspectives.

When it comes to story telling, remember: It's about the story.

Join Jared and Chris as they talk about the pitfalls of monologuing and embedding your world views into the stories you tell. What does that do to readers? How can you avoid falling into the trap?

Good writers will invite everyone to read, regardless of the perspectives the author wants to share.

Have you tried wring and just can't get the story out of your brain fast enough?

Caleb has been there, tried that, and that was enough.

For now, he won't be a writer.

Join Jared and Chris as they have another discussion with Caleb and dive into his thoughts and challenges around writing a story.

Steaks... no, stakes!

What kind of stakes does your story have? Steaks or stakes? Or, maybe a little bit of both?

Stories need stakes, and if your story already has stakes, maybe it needs higher stakes.

Join Jared and Chris in another episode with Liz Verity as they talk about the importance of story stakes.

Sometimes things don't make it into a book, and sometimes those things are still fun to hear, read, or discover.

There are plenty of parts that got cut from A Flight From Shadows, and there will be cuts from future books, too. But sometimes readers get a glimpse at those parts that didn't make the final cut.

Join Jared and Chris as they share a lost piece of book 1 that sheds some additional light on characters who show their faces to the world of Duradim.

Dr. Seuss

Else Holmelund Minarik

Gary Paulsen

Roald Dahl

Lynn Combs

Children's books really can reach from the past and pull in memories. What were the stories that you grew up on that forever shaped you and still inspire you today?

Join Jared and Chris as they discuss children's literature, some of the challenges you'll face if you want to get published, and stories Chris hopes to turn into children's books of his own.

No pocket watches.

No couches.

No therapists. (Especially not the ones Sean Connery refers to on Celebrity Jeopardy)

Just you, and the elements you need to pull your readers in and immerse them in your world.

So how do you do it? Join Jared and Chris for another awesome discussion with Liz Verity as they dive into the strategies that can make your readers think they are chickens....that is, fall in love with your world.

There are so many interesting ideas to pursue in the creative world, especially if you study art, which is just what Anja (Jared's daughter) has done.

Join Jared and Chris as they talk about a degree in fine arts emphasizing entertainment with Anja. The discussion goes off the rails in so many directions - from lemons, to cannibalism, mayhem laws, and murder, all while trying to explore education in art and entertainment!

It's time for another personality test. This time it's Teth under the microscope.

Join Jared and Chris as they do a deep dive on the personality of a crazy, torturous killer.

Spoiler: it doesn't go as expected.

Chris had the privilege of presenting to the Springfield Writers' Guild on the topic of Worldbuilding.

It was a fun experience with lots of participation by attendees. In fact, it was so fun, he wanted to share it with everyone!

Join Jared and Chris as they discuss principles of worldbuilding and offer insights to help you create worlds that sing!