Fractured Fiction

A good writer must also be a good reader. So what are you reading these days, and what can you apply from it to your writing? Today I review Jim Butcher's Storm Front (The Dresden Files) and come away with a few tips on fantasy worldbuilding, character creation, and more!

Today I talk with fantasy Sarah Ashwood, author of the Stones of Fire series, the Sunset Lands, and more! We cover all things related to reading, writing, publishing, fantasy fandom, and finding time to devote to your passion as a busy parent!

Learn more about Sarah and her books here: https://sarahashwoodauthor.com/

What is the difference between commercial and literary fiction--and why is it important for a writer? What literary elements can genre writers apply to their fiction? Listen to today's talk to find out!

In today's Trope Talk, I talk about characters who are ambitious, strategic masterminds--the Loki to Thor, the Sherlock to Watson! Who are your favorite characters who fit this trope--and why are they almost always portrayed negatively?

A good writer must also be a good reader. So what are you reading these days, and how will it influence your writing?

Today I give my review of Lesser Evil, the latest Star Wars: Thrawn book from Timothy Zahn!

In this episode I talk to my good friend Corbin Payne about his current writing work-in-progress--a Lovecraftian horror narrative podcast called Eldritch Country! We talk about horror, storytelling, the writing process, audio dramas, and more!

If you can believe it, I just recently watched The Matrix for the first time in my life! Here's my review from a writing/storytelling perspective and what we can learn from the use of sci-fi tropes!

A good writer must also be a good reader. So what are you reading these days, and how will it influence your writing? Today I review the historical YA novela Ayal the Arrow Boy by my friend Erik Steidl! Learn more at steidlstories.com.

A good writer must also be a good reader. So what have you been reading these days, and how will it influence your writing? Today I review a fun, fast-paced sci-fi adventure: Armada by Ernest Cline (author of Ready Player One)!

As part of our Marvelous Movies side project, my friend Corbin Payne (a.k.a. Ben Jammin) and I (a.k.a. Sam Ewell) got to talk to the guys at Faking Star Wars about superheroes, Star Wars, satire, and more! Go check out the original episode--and lots more great content--at https://www.fakingstarwars.net/2021/12/08/marvelous-movies-fsw-radio!