Past Forward

Today we're connected with Jeff Goins, writer; speaker; consultant; blogger; and author of Wrecked: When a Broken World Slams into Your Comfortable Life (Moody Publishers), The In-Between: Embracing the Tension Between Now and the Next Big Thing (Moody Publishers), You Are a Writer (So Start Acting Like One) (Tribe Press), and The Art of Work: A Proven Path to Discovering What You Were Meant to Do (Thomas Nelson Publishing). Producer: Jon-Barrett Ingels and Kevin Staniec Manager: Sarah Becker Host: Jon-Barrett Ingels Guest: Jeff Goins

Today we’re connected with Christian Peet, Founder and Publisher of Tarpaulin Sky; scholar focusing on the intersection of crime and magic(k); and author of Big American Trip (Shearsman Books), The Nines (Palm Press), Pluto: Never Forget (Interbirth Books), and the forthcoming Angela's Story (GenPop Books). Producer: Jon-Barrett Ingels and Kevin Staniec Manager: Sarah Becker Host: Jon-Barrett Ingels Guest: Christian Peet

As part of the Summer Writing Project, an annual collaboration between Black Hill Press, JukePop, and 1888 that advocates writing and supports reading, we present a panel to discuss Reinventing the Coming of Age. Jon-Barrett Ingels and Gallagher Lawson discuss the ways they’ve reinvented the coming of age story with journalist Evan Senn. Both How to Succeed by Failing and The Paper Man feature young men that embark on a journey of self-discovery through the creation of art, except one happens to be real, and the other made of paper. Recorded live at Barnes & Noble, Orange CA and produced in conjunction with Unnamed Press. Producer: Jon-Barrett Ingels and Kevin Staniec Manager: Sarah Becker Host: Evan Senn Guest: Jon-Barrett Ingels and Gallagher Lawson

Eichler Sessions are a series of conversations with creative pioneers hosted in historic Eichler homes. Today we welcome special guest, and author of more than twenty-five books of fiction, non-fiction, short stories and poetry, Francesca Lia Block. Francesca Lia Block is the author of more than twenty-five books of fiction, non-fiction, short stories and poetry, (many of which have been translated into other languages) as well as having written essays for various publications. She received the Spectrum Award, the Phoenix Award, the ALA Rainbow Award and the 2005 Margaret A. Edwards Lifetime Achievement Award, among others. In addition to writing, she teaches fiction workshops at UCLA Extension, Antioch University, and privately in Los Angeles where she was born, raised and currently still lives.  She was recently chosen as the Pasadena City College Writer-in-Residence. Produced in conjunction with Jeffrey Crussell Fine Properties, Tru Bru Organic Coffee, and Creative Noodle. Click here to view photos from the program. For information on upcoming Eichler Sessions click here. Producer: Jon-Barrett Ingels and Kevin Staniec Manager: Sarah Becker Host: Jon-Barrett Ingels Guest: Francesca Lia Block

During the final month of the 2015 Summer Writing Project we will highlight 10 authors to share their story. Collectively, their chapters have received more than 20,717 unique reads. Today we are connected with Kathy Joy author of Lexus and Nathan Daeodain author of Espionage Between Friends. We are still accepting submissions until August 31 for a chance to have your book published in a special collection with cover artwork by Mariya Suzuki.  And while you’re crafting your story one chapter at a time, there are over 100 more novellas to read and support.  Please visit 1888.center/swp for additional information. Producer: Jon-Barrett Ingels and Kevin Staniec Manager: Sarah Becker Host: Jon-Barrett Ingels Guest: Nathan Daeodain and Kathy Joy

During the final month of the 2015 Summer Writing Project we will highlight 10 authors to share their story. Collectively, their chapters have received more than 20,717 unique reads. Today we are connected with David Khalaf author of Houdini’s Last Trick and Ryan Watt author of The Soldier and the Traveling Companion. We are still accepting submissions until August 31 for a chance to have your book published in a special collection with cover artwork by Mariya Suzuki.  And while you’re crafting your story one chapter at a time, there are over 100 more novellas to read and support.  Please visit 1888.center/swp for additional information. Producer: Jon-Barrett Ingels and Kevin Staniec Manager: Sarah Becker Host: Jon-Barrett Ingels Guest: David Khalaf and Ryan Watt

During the final month of the 2015 Summer Writing Project we will highlight 10 authors to share their story. Collectively, their chapters have received more than 20,717 unique reads.  Today we are connected with M. Howalt author of Conviction, Dean Moses author of The Man They Called God, and Brian Guthrie author of Fall – Future Worlds Book Two. We are still accepting submissions until August 31 for a chance to have your book published in a special collection with cover artwork by Mariya Suzuki.  And while you’re crafting your story one chapter at a time, there are over 100 more novellas to read and support.  Please visit 1888.center/swp for additional information. Producer: Jon-Barrett Ingels and Kevin Staniec Manager: Sarah Becker Host: Jon-Barrett Ingels Guest: M. Howalt, Dean Moses, and Brian Guthrie

During the final month of the 2015 Summer Writing Project we will highlight 10 authors to share their story. Collectively, their chapters have received more than 20,717 unique reads.  Today we are connected with Sean Daly author of Dirt Where the Lawn Should Be, Joan Albright author of Quetzalcoatl, and J.A. Waters author of Nod-Off. We are still accepting submissions until August 31 for a chance to have your book published in a special collection with cover artwork by Mariya Suzuki.  And while you’re crafting your story one chapter at a time, there are over 100 more novellas to read and support.  Please visit 1888.center/swp for additional information. Producer: Jon-Barrett Ingels and Kevin Staniec Manager: Sarah Becker Host: Jon-Barrett Ingels Guest: Sean Daly, Joan Albright, and J.A. Waters

As part of the Summer Writing Project, an annual collaboration between Black Hill Press, JukePop, and 1888 that advocates writing and supports reading, we present a panel to discuss Spreading the Word: The Author’s New Role in Marketing. You’ve published your book, now you need readers. We’ll discuss how to contribute to the conversation and stand out in the crowd using effective media tools and building relationships with strategic partners with Julia Callahan of Rare Bird Lit, Justin Hargett of Kickflip Publicity, and Zoë Ruiz of Kaya Press. Recorded live at The Bookman. Producer: Jon-Barrett Ingels and Kevin Staniec Manager: Sarah Becker Host: Arianna Basco Guest: Julia Callahan, Justin Hargett, and Zoë Ruiz

As part of the Summer Writing Project, an annual collaboration between Black Hill Press, JukePop, and 1888 that advocates writing and supports reading, we present a panel to discuss The Elements of Genre. Literary journals, originally called “Little Magazines,” have long been the benchmark for showcasing trends in the literary community. This panel, recorded live at Chapman University, Leatherby Libraries, will explore the beginnings of the literary journal, its publishing process, and what new opportunities the future holds for publications and institutions alike with Garrett Bryant of Poetry International, Mellinda Hensley of Southern California Review, and Nicole Mormann of Calliope Art & Literary Magazine. Producer: Jon-Barrett Ingels and Kevin Staniec Manager: Sarah Becker Host: Jon-Barrett Ingels Guest: Garrett Bryant, Mellinda Hensley, and Nicole Mormann