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In My Town: Where We Find the Words episodes
- 8 min
- "Fly Like a Butterfly, Sting Like a Bee"
We use personal experiences as well as current events to fuel our stories. And sometimes, we reach back through history for a pivotal moment that shapes our plots or characters.
9 min - "Introducing. . .the Beatles"
The Beatles first American album was delayed, buried under a pile of other, more profitable albums.
Fiction Element: Exposition.
14 min - No Neutrality
This week's episode is a reflection of our current times, of unrest and protest, and a personal experience brushing up against racism--and how it surfaces in our writing.
15 min - In My Town: an excerpt from The Book of Isaac
Prologue, stream of consciousness, and flashback are elements of fiction discussed in this podcast.
13 min - In My Town: an excerpt from The Book of Isaac
An excerpt from, The Book of Isaac (pub date September 1st 2020) and a discussion about stream of consciousness.
9 min - 15 min
- He's a Character
In My Town with Emery Hayes, "He's a Character," explores the development of character in fiction.
15 min - No Shoes. No Shirt. No Problem.
How some novels begin. Setting as a starting point.
The influence of attitude.
13 min - In My Town with Emery Hayes, Podcast #3
The author expresses gratitude for several members of her town during this pandemic and shares from the free write, "Painted Ladies."
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12 min
About In My Town: Where We Find the Words
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Join me twice a month for a glimpse into My Town–full of characters and conflicts, some of which make it from free write to final draft.