On episode 28 of the show, I spoke with horror author Nathan Ballingrud, whose debut collection of short fiction, NORTH AMERICAN LAKE MONSTERS, won the Shirley Jackson award and was shortlisted for the World Fantasy, British Fantasy, and Bram Stoker awards. In the interview, we discussed: how horror can be the “devil’s advocate of literature”; living…
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Episode 28–Horror Author Nathan Ballingrud

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On a special flashback episode of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast, I pay tribute to Roger Hobbs: a brilliant writer, a good friend, and a former podcast guest. Roger passed away in November at the age of 28. I also announce a giveaway of Roger’s books.  Long-time listeners may have already heard this interview in July of …  Rest in Peace Roger Hobbs, and Book Giveaway—Episode 128—March 8 2017 Read More »

Rest in Peace Roger Hobbs, and Book Giveaway—Episode 128—March 8 2017

On episode 127 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast, I spoke with action-adventure thriller author, and trombone major, Nick Thacker. We discussed: the deadline he gave himself that helped him finish his first book; why he gives away so many books for free; how to decide when to quit the day job; the boost a Bookbub …  “Airplane Books” and Mailing Lists with Nick Thacker–Episode 127–February 14 2017 Read More »

“Airplane Books” and Mailing Lists with Nick Thacker–Episode 127–February 14 2017

On episode 126 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast, I spoke with journalist turned novelist Martha Carr. Martha has released five books in her Wallis Jones series over the last ten weeks, and has one more set for release soon. We discussed: her early experiences with traditional publishing; why she went indie; why she decided to publish so …  Six Thrillers in Three Months with Martha Carr–Episode 126–February 6 2017 Read More »

Six Thrillers in Three Months with Martha Carr–Episode 126–February 6 2017

On episode 125 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I spoke with Michael (M.D.) Cooper, creator of The Intrepid Saga. We talked about: how he completed 80,000 words in the month of January; his transition into full-time writing; the differences between sci-fi and fantasy; building a sci-fi world; his recent inclusion in the Dark Humanity boxed set; …  Transitioning to Full-Time Writing with M.D. Cooper–Episode 125–February 1 2017 Read More »

Transitioning to Full-Time Writing with M.D. Cooper–Episode 125–February 1 2017

On episode 124 of the podcast I offer a brief update. I have a new book out, and two new books available for pre-order, all of which can be found here. My first all-day writing workshop. I’ll be leading it in Poulsbo, Washington on March 18, 2017, and details can be found here.

Episode 28–Horror Author Nathan Ballingrud

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