For Episode 8 of Excelsior Journeys - presented by the Write Pack Radio Podcasting Network - host George Sirois continues National Novel Writing Month by sitting down with two-time Dragon Award nominated author RR Virdi. They discuss the inspiration that led to Virdi's successful urban fantasy series - The Grave Report - as well as his writing process, the experience of being nominated alongside Jim Butcher, his tips for up-and-coming authors, and more! To find him on social media, go to www.twitter.com/rrvirdi.

This week on Excelsior Journeys, host George Sirois sits down with author / musician / humanitarian EC Stilson to discuss her experience with National Novel Writing Month, the various events she has hosted, causes for which she raises money, her time when she was homeless on the streets of Hawaii, the tragedy in her life that she has used to inspire others, and more. To follow EC and her journey, please visit ecwrites.net.