Jorjeana Marie is the author of Improv For Writers, a book about using the techniques of improv acting to escalate your game as a writer.

She also writes for TV, teaches improv, is an actress, and playwright.

Essentially Jorjeana an utter joy to be around. Listen to our conversation and you’ll see why.

Carol Schlanger is the author of Hippie Woman Wild: A Memoir of Life & Love on an Oregon Commune.

She has been billed as “A baby boomer’s answer to Lena Dunham.” Carol is also a playwright and her acting credits include The China Syndrome and Brooklyn Nine-Nine. She’s the goddaughter of Greta Garbo….and, she’s been married for 50 years. How does anyone stay married that long? Well, that question and many more are answered in this episode.

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Robert Crais is the author of A Dangerous Man, the 18th book in his Joe Pike series. Crais is also a veteran TV writer with credits like Hill Street Blues, Miami Vice, and Quincy.

Want to hear what it’s like to sit in a trailer with Jack Klugman? Of course you do, so listen up.

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Megan Monahan is the author of Don’t Hate, Meditate! (5 Easy Practices to Get You Through the Hard Sh*t).

She teaches meditation and you can check out her upcoming workshops here: www.meganmonahan.com

If you’re in New Mexico, she’s teaching with Dr. Deepak Chopra Oct. 10 – 14.

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David Kukoff is the editor of

He is a screenwriter with many credits to his name and has pretty much written for every studio in Hollywood.

Kukoff found out that I had never been to Phillippe in and immediately urged me to get my butt over there to tape our episode. I am now forever in his debt and will never question any other suggestions he throws my way.

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Cat Gwynn is the author of 10-Mile Radius and an artist and photographer.

She has a great story on surviving cancer and how it shifted her life path.

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Patrick O’Neil is the author of Gun, Needle, Spoon and is a contributing editor to Sensitive Skin Magazine. He works with Natashia Deon on the project Redeemed, helping rehabilitated felons work on receiving a possible pardon.

In fact, O’Neil was pardoned by Governor Jerry Brown for his past felony convictions. Yeah, that’s so much fun to say.

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Bruce Ferber is the editor of the new book, The Way We Work: On The Job In Hollywood, out now on Rare Bird Lit. He’s also the author of Cascade Falls and Elevating Overman.

Ferber is a veteran writer, producer, and show runner and his credits include Bosom Buddies, Webster, and The Facts of Life. He was a producer and show runner on Home Improvement and Sabrina, The Teenage Witch.

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Chris L. Terry is the author of the new novel, Black Card, out now on Catapult Press. He’s also the author of Zero Fade.

And, he used to be in a bunch of punk bands and knows tour life all too well. I hope you enjoy our chat.

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Bucky Sinister is the author of Black Hole, Time Bomb Snooze Alarm, and more. He created and co-produces The Business, a comedy showcase that now happens every Monday at Little Joys in Echo Park, CA.

A long time spoken word poet as well as an old school preacher as a kid (as was I), Bucky is an interested fella. I hope you enjoy the show.

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