Publisher's Cluttered House

Sam is incredibly straight, and Faryl is incredibly gay. But for whom?! The answer to this question--plus more you probably didn't ask--on this week's special episode!

("Previously on PCH" excerpts from Episodes 12 and 19)

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Sam realizes that self-confidence is the key to streamlining his writing process, while Faryl reflects upon the lessons learned after failing to become a freelance editor.

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The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry... especially if you'd planned to release a book per quarter in 2022. In this episode, Sam and Faryl discuss the factors outside of their control that disrupted Sam's release schedule and how they plan to get back on their feet.

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After a "two-week" hiatus, the book-boys are back and better than ever! Arguably.

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The book-boys recall a charming Thanksgiving tale about remembering what's important in life: spending time with loved ones, being true to yourself, and not getting in a massive legal fight with Amazon about your dinosaur Western.

Also, Sam and Faryl use this story as a jumping-off point for discussing P89's plans for 2022 and how this situation has changed their road map going forward.

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Faryl reflects on questionMark, his first book and Project 89's very first release. The book-boys also discuss what makes an urban fantasy, as well as the threat of Ebola in Akron, Ohio.

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On the 2021 (slightly belated) Thanksgiving special, the book-boys discuss what they're thankful for. They also delve into more detail about what makes a good "monster" in literature and media. On an unrelated note, Faryl has mixed feelings about the Lightyear trailer... but not in the way you'd think!

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Sam and Faryl talk about hardcovers on KDP, their plans for hardcover releases, and how fat Karen is.

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In this episode, the book-boys discuss bad books, objectively bad but still likable books, books they thought would be terrible but actually ended up being halfway decent, and Danganronpa for the Nintendo Switch.

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The book-boys go back to their usual episode format and talk about too much gratuitous death in fiction. Sam takes this opportunity to roast the new Suicide Squad movie while Faryl looks back on some of his more notorious short stories.

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