Here's another way of looking at this episode.

"Are Some Genres Aging Out of Audiences & Readership?"

With Flinch Books' John Bruening and Jim Beard, Alex Simmons and Christopher Ryan discuss whether pulp, adventure, and other older genres are still marketable.

While we enjoyed these films, we couldn't help but notice the outdated sensibilities and lack of political correctness present in the 1940s. This got us thinking: Can these types of tropes and characters still have a place in society today? What still works, and what has to change?

We'll dive deep into this question and explore the critiques of the new Indiana Jones movie from younger people. Are these iconic heroes still relevant in the modern world?

Let us know in the comments.

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In storytelling, can the old please the new? And can it inspire successful variations on the same theme?

Comparing Indy Publishing Notes With Flinch Books' John Bruening and Jim Beard"

This week, Alex Simmons and Christopher Ryan talk about the challenges of writing Indy publishing with friends John Bruening and Jim Beard.

The gathering actively discusses the planning, publishing, marketing, and selling pulp adventures to young and old.

Join this fun and information-filled this conversation.

Books in the Flinch Publishing House:

MIDNIGHT GUARDIAN

SGT. JANUS

Let us know in the comments.

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Once again, Alex and Chris are in the tiny Writer's Interrogation Room.

The harsh white lamp lights burn into their eyes as they go deep to answer tough questions from our audience about some of the more subtle challenges of writing.

"How do I write a story about a sensitive subject?

"How do I write a story that's based on my experiences and not give away too much personal information?"

"Can I write about something that happened to a friend or family member without giving away their identity?"

"How do you follow your passions or your passion project when you're getting a lot of outside pressure to Get a job or find something safer or more stable?"

Every writer and every creative faces these questions at some point in their career, and Alex and Chris do their best to answer as thoroughly and hopefully as possible.

Come check out their answers. See if we help you to tell your damn story.

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This week we're Answering audience questions"

And our co-hosts, Alex Simmons and Christopher Ryan, talk about two top challenges.

The first is the ups and downs Chris is facing by publishing a series of new horror anthologies.

In the second part, our dynamic duo answers audience questions, including:

How do I write a story that takes place in a location I don't know? 

How do I write a story a time period I don't know? How do I write a story about a lifestyle 
I've never experienced?

Should I only write about fictional events, people, and places?

We offer detailed answers for each of these questions, giving different views on how you can approach answering these questions in your own writing.

Come on in and grab some useful knowledge!

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"Underworld," to "Blue Marvel," to "King of Killers," A Writer's Gauntlet.

Break out pen, paper, and an open mind yearning to gain insight!

We have Kevin Grievioux for a long, in-depth interview about his comic book series, DARKSTORM, and DJINNATRA: RISE OF THE DJINN, as well as his co-creation of the supernatural film, hit UNDERWORLD.

Then we dive into his acting prowess and the inside scoop on his various creative behind-the-scenes experiences with John Singleton, Michael Jackson, and Marvel Comics.

You need to be here. You need to check it out.

The deep voice is speaking!

CLICK HERE to be alerted when the RISE OF THE DJINN Kickstarter campaign begins!

Meanwhile, get on Kevin's DARKSTORM Mailing List.

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Last week, Alex Simmons and Chris Ryan engaged with challenge prompts from our listeners (with a little help from the mischievous Alex Simmons).

This week our cohosts deliver answers to those challenges.

Both wrote stories based on your challenges and this week, they read them and discuss the process of creating them.

They show how opening yourself up to this kind of challenge or the world around us can really enhance writing.

Plus, Alex Simmons sings!

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This week, co-host Alex Simmons and Christopher Ryan discuss a writing challenge set up by Alex but driven by the people who listen to and watch this podcast/YouTube Show.

*Link to the FREE Blackjack book, "REVOLT OF THE RED STAR."

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Alex and Chris's summer celebration continues as we take a look at summer blockbuster hits and misses.

Don't forget to pick up your copy of SOUL SCREAM antholozine, on Amazon.com

PART TWO.

It's all about learning how to navigate the ride from idea to independent publishing with Soul Scream.

This week Alex and Chris offer up Part Two of Chris's journey through 'Mordor' to produce and publish volume one of Soul Scream Antholozine.

We hope that fellow creatives will gain support by us discussing all the walls hit and all the learning that had to be pursued.

Chris hopes that seeing how this particular dream comes to fruition might ease your way in pursuing your independent publishing ambitions.

Real advice from the trenches. Serious suggestions. And a few laughs along the way.

All this and Atticus.io, too!

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