On Episode 14, Pete discusses “MAD Writer Skills: Characterization Edition,” as seen in writing by Khaled Hosseini, Denis Johnson, and Elie Wiesel. Hosseini’s description of the protagonist’s father is ridiculously evocative and visual and powerful. Denis Johnson’s description of a majorly minor character packs so much into a dozen or so words. His writing is the equivalent of James Harden scoring 25 points on ten shots from the field, with no turnovers in 20 minutes played. Wiesel’s characterization comes through a mix of action, an unforgettable setting, and unspeakable tragedy. 

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This is a passion project, a DIY operation, and Pete would love for your help in promoting a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form.

You can find the literature referenced today in Khaled Hosseini’s novel The Kite Runner, published by Riverhead Books in 2003. Denis Johnson’s A Tree of Smoke was published in 2007 by Farrar, Straus, and Giroux. Elie Wiesel’s Night was published in 1960 by Hill and Wang.

The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other cool song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental Version”) by Matt Weidauer, used through Arches Audio. Matt’s artist page can be found here.

SHOW NOTES: On Episode 14, Pete discusses “Mad Writers Skills: Characterization Edition,” as seen in writing by Khaled Hosseini, Denis Johnson, and Elie Wiesel. Hosseini’s description of the protagonist’s father is ridiculously evocative and visual and powerful. Denis Johnson’s description of a majorly minor character packs so much into a dozen or so words. His writing is the equivalent of James Harden scoring 25 points on ten shots from the field, with no turnovers in 20 minutes played. Wiesel’s characterization comes through a mix of action, an unforgettable setting, and unspeakable tragedy. 

Like, share, and  subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Spotify.

You can follow Pete on Instagram, where he’s @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where he’s @chillsatwillpo1.

This is a passion project, a DIY operation, and Pete would love for your help in promoting a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form.

You can find the literature referenced today in Khaled Hosseini’s novel The Kite Runner, published by Riverhead Books in 2003. Denis Johnson’s A Tree of Smoke was published in 2007 by Farrar, Straus, and Giroux. Elie Wiesel’s Night was published in 1960 by Hill and Wang.

The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other cool song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental Version”) by Matt Weidauer, used through Arches Audio. Matt’s artist page can be found here.

Authors Mentioned and Allusions and Songs Referenced During the Episode:

Ron Hansen Author Page

Pete's Short Story "Beauty," where for once he was proud of characterization-particularly of the protagonist's mother

Homer Simpson 

Atticus Finch

Walter White 

Mulan 

Tony Soprano (explicit language)

Jay Gatsby 

Ernesto de la Cruz 

Peg Bundy 

Training Day’s Alonzo Harris (explicit language)

Don Draper (explicit language)

Carrie Mathison 

Vivian Ward 

Michael Corleone 

Forrest Gump 

“The Death of the Author: Reflecting on Denis Johnson’s “The Largesse of the Sea Maiden” from LA Review of Books by Nathan Pensky

“The Revelator” by Jim Lewis in New York Times

B.R. Myers: “A Bright, Shining Lie” in Atlantic Magazine

Lavar Ball

Carlo Levi's Christ Stopped at Eboli