The Author Next Door

Episode 37: Short Stories, Satire and Writing with Humor and Heart with David Hankins


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🎙️ From short stories and satire to sci-fi, fantasy and rubber duckies? Meet David Hankins.
In this episode of  @TheAuthorNextDoor Angela Haas and Cassie Newell chat with David Hankins, award-winning author of fantasy and sci-fi, to talk about storytelling, writing rituals, and how a sense of humor can be a superpower.

In this episode we explore:

How David’s writing journey began with bedtime stories for his daughter

The transition from short stories to full-length novels

Crafting effective humor, satire, and heart into speculative fiction

The impact of his military background on character and worldbuilding

Why rest and creative recovery matter (especially for productivity)

Practical tips for pitching stories with clarity and confidence

And of course… his very unexpected love of rubber duckies 🐥

This is a lively, insightful, and delightfully quirky episode perfect for writers who want to explore the balance between structure and spontaneity.

Answer in Comments 👇 What's your favorite way to unwind after a big creative push?

Find our more about David Hankins here 🐤
https://davidhankins.com
https://www.facebook.com/DavidHankins.Author
https://www.instagram.com/_davidhankins/
https://www.tiktok.com/@_davidhankins
https://bsky.app/profile/davidhankins.bsky.social

Kickstarter for Murder Fish 👇 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mikejackstoumbos/murderfish-a-wonderbird-press-anthology

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🗺️ Other places to find us and connect:    
ANGELA HAAS Choose your own adventure  🚀💕  https://ahaaswrites.com/    

CASSIE NEWELL Romance 🩷 https://ckdarling.com/   
Young Adult 🧚  https://authorcmnewell.com/   
Writing Coach 📚  https://www.sassywritingcoach.com/     

ℹ️ Keywords 🔑 David Hankins, writing, fantasy, sci-fi, humor, short stories, novels, military influence, writing advice, author journey, avoid burnout

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