Hello and welcome to another episode of Ink to Paper: Stories & Interviews! In today’s episode we welcome to the show author and writer Briar Hyssop as they read their short story The Ballad of M’Yon’Esu. We then discuss the stories origins, talk about weird fiction (including a weird movie called “Rubber”) and peek behind the curtain at Bryar’s writing process. I hope you enjoy today’s short story episode! 

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briarhyssopwrites/ 

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https://www.instagram.com/h.a.spector/ 

Bluesky: 

https://bsky.app/profile/haspectorwrites.bsky.social 

Email: 

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Website: 

www.haspector.com 

Podcast music is provided by: 

“Feelin Good” by Kevin MacLeod courtesy of Uppbeat:

https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/feelin-good 

Hello and welcome to another episode of Ink to Paper: Stories & Interviews! In today’s episode we welcome to the show, marketer, copywriter, and published author Amie Glazier. Amie has a storied work history and has dabbled in everything from personal trainer to HR recruiter. She talks about the importance of understanding the call to action in fiction and nonfiction and how each of us creative writers can use our skills to find work writing marketing copy, and how those skills translate. We then take a peek behind the scenes of the publishing process as she talks with us about the process from acceptance to print. 

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amieglazier/

Website: www.amieglazier.com

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Email: [email protected] 

Website: www.haspector.com 

Podcast music is provided by: 

“Feelin Good” by Kevin MacLeod courtesy of Uppbeat:

https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/feelin-good 

Content Warning: Today’s short story contains sexual themes and objects and adult language, listener discretion is advised. 

In today’s episode of Ink to Paper: Stories & Interviews, we welcome back to the show author Randall Madden, one of the editors of SnooZine magazine. In this short story episode, Randall reads us his story, “The Package” which guest stars, Jessi, also of SnooZine, returning to perform alongside him. After, we dive into the story and get a behind-the-scenes sneak peek at Randall’s thought and writing process for this story.  

If you enjoyed today’s guest, I ask that you go out and support them by connecting with them on social media (links below), taking a look at their ko-fi to support their journey and engage with the issues they put out! 

If you would like to reach out to today’s guests, or the magazine, you can find all the information below: 

Instagram (Magazine):  

https://www.instagram.com/snoozinespeculative/ 

Links to all other social media and their Ko-Fi (Magazine): 

https://linktr.ee/snoozine?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabI5ObszGj-z7IdsEvMAHiQozievMx7zl_g41v_246MImrDGXgKuNVRDj4_aem_MmEukguKxPIzxU5Jgiybhw 

Threads: 

https://www.threads.net/@snoozinespeculative  

Instagram (Randall Madden): 

https://www.instagram.com/randallmaddenwrites/ 

I hope you enjoy today’s show. If you do, please leave us a rating wherever you are listening to this podcast to help the show grow and spread the word. 

Finally, if you would like to contact me you can find me at the below: 

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https://www.instagram.com/h.a.spector/ 

Bluesky: 

https://bsky.app/profile/haspectorwrites.bsky.social 

Email: 

[email protected] 

Website: 

www.haspector.com 

Podcast music is provided by: 

“Feelin Good” by Kevin MacLeod courtesy of Uppbeat:

https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/feelin-good 

In today’s episode of Ink to Paper: Stories & Interviews, we welcome to the show Randall, Jessi, Suzanne and Kirsten as we talk about their adventure in starting up their very own online speculative fiction magazine. We talk about themes, submissions, and the creative journey and we take a sneak peek into the exciting future where one day, the four of them start their own press. It was a pleasure interviewing them all and hearing about the various ways in which they are making an impact on the literary community for the better.   

If you enjoyed today’s guest, I ask that you go out and support them by connecting with them on social media (links below), taking a look at their ko-fi to support their journey and engage with the issues they put out! 

If you would like to reach out to today’s guests, or the magazine, you can find all the information below: 

Instagram (Magazine):  

https://www.instagram.com/snoozinespeculative/ 

Links to all other social media and their Ko-Fi (Magazine): 

https://linktr.ee/snoozine?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabI5ObszGj-z7IdsEvMAHiQozievMx7zl_g41v_246MImrDGXgKuNVRDj4_aem_MmEukguKxPIzxU5Jgiybhw 

Instagram (Randall Madden): 

https://www.instagram.com/randallmaddenwrites/ 

Instagram (Kirsten Genslinger):

https://www.instagram.com/kirsten.j.genslingerwrites/

Instagram (S. M. Bjornson): 

https://www.instagram.com/smbjornsonwrites/ 

Threads: 

https://www.threads.net/@snoozinespeculative  

I hope you enjoy today’s show. If you do, please leave us a rating wherever you are listening to this podcast to help the show grow and spread the word. 

Finally, if you would like to contact me you can find me at the below: 

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https://www.instagram.com/h.a.spector/ 

Bluesky: 

https://bsky.app/profile/haspectorwrites.bsky.social 

Email: 

[email protected] 

Website: 

www.haspector.com 

Podcast music is provided by: 

“Feelin Good” by Kevin MacLeod courtesy of Uppbeat:

https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/feelin-good 

In today’s episode of Ink to Paper: Stories & Interviews, we welcome back to the show indie author Chloe Longstreet. Chloe joins us to read us a short story that is based in the backstory of one of her main character’s from The Undead Uprising. We also talk a little bit about writing processes and inspiration.  

If you enjoyed today’s guest, I ask that you go out and support them by connecting with them on social media (links below) but also, if you have the means, by buying a copy of their book or reading it on Kindle Unlimited if you have a subscription. Here are the links to find Chloe’s book for sale: 

Undead Uprising on Amazon: 

https://www.amazon.com/Undead-Uprising-Chloe-Longstreet-ebook/dp/B0D8BPDNL8

Beventi (for hardcover copy or signed copy directly from Chloe): 

https://beventi.co/orderform/q3iqykzswt 

If you would like to reach out to today’s guest, Chloe Longstreet you can find him here: 

Amazon Author Page:  

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Chloe-Longstreet/author/B0D8TSS9TP

LinkedIn: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chloelongstreet/

Patreon: 

patreon.com/chloelongstreet

Instagram:  

https://www.instagram.com/longstreetchloe/

Twitter: 

https://x.com/Chloelongstreet

Threads: 

https://www.threads.net/@longstreetchloe

I hope you enjoy today’s show. If you do, please leave us a rating wherever you are listening to this podcast to help the show grow and spread the word. 

Finally, if you would like to contact me you can find me at the below: 

Instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/h.a.spector/ 

Bluesky: 

https://bsky.app/profile/haspectorwrites.bsky.social 

Email: 

[email protected] 

Website: 

www.haspector.com 

Podcast music is provided by: 

“Feelin Good” by Kevin MacLeod courtesy of Uppbeat:
https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/feelin-good

In today’s episode of Ink to Paper: Stories & Interviews, we welcome to the show indie author Chloe Longstreet. Chloe joins us to talk about the indie publishing journey including tips & tricks for marketing, tools/software, tips on how to make your book stick out and about her personal journey while publishing The Undead Uprising. 

If you enjoyed today’s guest, I ask that you go out and support them by connecting with them on social media (links below) but also, if you have the means, by buying a copy of their book or reading it on Kindle Unlimited if you have a subscription. Here are the links to find Chloe’s book for sale: 

Undead Uprising on Amazon: 

https://www.amazon.com/Undead-Uprising-Chloe-Longstreet-ebook/dp/B0D8BPDNL8

Beventi (for hardcover copy or signed copy directly from Chloe): 

https://beventi.co/orderform/q3iqykzswt 

If you would like to reach out to today’s guest, Chloe Longstreet you can find him here: 

Amazon Author Page:  

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Chloe-Longstreet/author/B0D8TSS9TP

LinkedIn: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chloelongstreet/

Patreon: 

patreon.com/chloelongstreet

Instagram:  

https://www.instagram.com/longstreetchloe/

Twitter: 

https://x.com/Chloelongstreet

Threads: 

https://www.threads.net/@longstreetchloe

If you are interested in the tools Chloe mentioned in today’s episode, you can find them here: 

SocialPilot: 

https://www.socialpilot.co/

Canva: 

www.canva.com 

I hope you enjoy today’s show. If you do, please leave us a rating wherever you are listening to this podcast to help the show grow and spread the word. 

Finally, if you would like to contact me you can find me at the below: 

Instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/h.a.spector/ 

Bluesky: 

https://bsky.app/profile/haspectorwrites.bsky.social 

Email: 

[email protected] 

Website: 

www.haspector.com 

Podcast music is provided by: 

“Feelin Good” by Kevin MacLeod courtesy of Uppbeat:

https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/feelin-good 

In our first short story episode of Ink to Paper: Stories & Interviews, we welcome back to the show author Jakob Tice. Jakob is back to read his short story “Interference” (a transcript copy of the story is available below) and talk about the events in his life that inspired him to write it. 

I hope you enjoy today’s show. If you do, please leave us a rating wherever you are listening to this podcast to help the show grow and spread the word. 

If you would like to reach out to today’s guest, Jakob Tice you can find him here: 

Facebook: 

https://www.facebook.com/jakobticeactorandfightchoreography/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556285043311

IMDB: 

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4396541/

Instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/jakobtice/

Website: 

https://jakobtice.weebly.com/

If you would like to check out Jakob’s comedy/fighting troop you can find more information here: 

https://www.facebook.com/themastersofdueling/

Finally, if you would like to contact me you can find me at the below: 

Instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/h.a.spector/ 

Bluesky: 

https://bsky.app/profile/haspectorwrites.bsky.social 

Email: 

[email protected] 

Website: 

www.haspector.com 

Podcast music is provided by: 

“Feelin Good” by Kevin MacLeod courtesy of Uppbeat:

https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/feelin-good 

In this inaugural episode of Ink to Paper: Stories & Interviews, we sit down with professional actor, fight choreographer and author Jakob Tice to talk about writing kick-ass fight scenes for your stories. We dive into the five W’s (Who, What, When, Where, Why) and a few different How questions to set up a formula that will have you throwing better punches and slicing better swords (well, from a literary perspective anyway). 

We also talk about what Jakob is currently reading and what is currently at the top of his TBR pile. 

I hope you enjoy today’s show. If you do, please leave us a rating wherever you are listening to this podcast to help the show grow and spread the word. 

If you would like to reach out to today’s guest, Jakob Tice you can find him here: 

Facebook: 

https://www.facebook.com/jakobticeactorandfightchoreography/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556285043311

IMDB: 

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4396541/

Instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/jakobtice/

Website: 

https://jakobtice.weebly.com/

If you would like to check out Jakob’s comedy/fighting troop you can find more information here: 

https://www.facebook.com/themastersofdueling/

Finally, if you would like to contact me you can find me at the below: 

Instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/h.a.spector/ 

BlueSky: 

https://bsky.app/profile/haspectorwrites.bsky.social 

Email: 

[email protected] 

Website: 

www.haspector.com 

Podcast music is provided by: 

“Feelin Good” by Kevin MacLeod courtesy of Uppbeat:
https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/feelin-good