The Art of Wonder

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  • TPW 023: Jay Wilburn on Writing Through the Pain

    Horror author Jay Wilburn was born with a genetic kidney disorder. Later in his adult life Jay would feel the weight of a kidney not functioning at full capacity. Fresh off a kidney transplant... Jay takes an honest look at writing, pain, and how to keep on going when your body is breaking down. You will be encouraged, challenged, and inspired when you consider the story and journey of writer Jay Wilburn. You can find Jay and all his musings and work at: www.jaywilburn.com

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    1 hr 16 min
  • TPW 022: Josh Spilker on Experimental Fiction

    In this episode, Ryan interviews writer, artist, and creative Josh Spilker. Josh is not satisfied with writing fiction inside the typical literary box. He wants to push the bounds of writing and explore new ways to tell stories. His latest book Taco Jehovah is an example of this experimental style and pushing the bounds of storytelling. During this episode we explore the common wisdom of writing and publishing and why it's not always helpful. Josh explains his background in writing and why he's drawn to outside the box writers. And, we discuss much, much, more. Be encouraged, inspired, and helped in this episode! You can find Josh at http://joshspilker.com/

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    51 min
  • TPW 021: H. Claire Taylor on Writing What You Care About

    In this episode, Ryan interviews humor writer H. Claire Taylor best known for her Jessica Christ series. Taylor didn’t always write in the humor/satire space and explains why. The temptation for writers in the modern age is to write only what is supposed to sell

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    53 min
  • TPW 020: Aaron Hodges on Giving New Life to Unfinished Stories

    Aaron Hodges is a fantasy writer from New Zealand and living the prolific writer life. In this interview Ryan and Aaron explore the challenge of giving new life to unfinished and cold stories. Aaron spent the first part of his career after university living the typical cubicle life and wanted more

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    52 min
  • TPW 019: Tracy Cooper Posey on Writing 100 Books

    Tracy Cooper Posey is no rookie when it comes to writing. She’s written almost 100 books and writes in a unique genre – Romance Sci-Fi. In this interview Ryan explores with Tracy the myths of traditonal publishing being a viable option to make a living, how to write more books, positives of indie publishing and more

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    1 hr 11 min
  • TPW 018: Rick Partlow on Endurance in Writing

    Rick Partlow is a Sci-Fi author who knows the art of endurance. Wrote his first novel in high school, went to college, wrote some more books, got an agent, and now is close to writing full time. Rick sees his work as art and business

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    1 hr
  • TPW 017: Craig Martelle on Telling Good Stories

    Craig Martelle is the essence of a modern prolific writer. A former officer in the Marine Corps, lawyer, and business consultant, turned Sci-Fi writer. Craig spends his post military life banging out thousands of words per day. At the time of our interview he’s written over 28 stories in a few short years

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    59 min
  • TPW 016: Robert Kroese on Being Yourself

    Writers come in all shapes and sizes. In this episode, Ryan interviews Sci-Fi author Robert Kroese who has great advice… be yourself. Kroese hasn’t bought into the trappings of traditonal publishing and is okay with his brand of writing. Despite publishing in the traditional and self-publishing route he’s okay creating art with his own flavor. […] The post Episode #16: Robert Kroese on Being Yourself appeared first on Rock House Publishing .

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    1 hr 6 min
  • TPW 015: Zach Bohannon on Writing with a Day Job

    Zach Bohannon is a popular horror writer with a day job. While Zach B. is working toward ditching the 9-5, we explore how to write in the cracks of your life. Most people do not, and will not write full time, and that’s not always bad. Listen in and hear about Zach’s journey for becoming […] The post Episode #15: Zach Bohannon on Writing with a Day Job appeared first on Rock House Publishing .

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    1 hr 3 min
  • TPW 014: Amanda M. Lee on Writing Two Books a Month

    In this episode, Ryan chats with prolific cozy mystery author Amanda M. Lee. Amanda is the most prolific writer to date on the show. With over 100 titles in less than six years she is the essence of writing fast, often, and well. But don’t let speed fool you. Her books are written well, and sells […] The post Episode #14: Amanda M. Lee on Writing Two Books a Month appeared first on Rock House Publishing .

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    1 hr 4 min

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The Art of Wonder is a weekly conversation about wisdom, wonder, and the work of living well. Host Ryan J. Pelton — writer, speaker, coach, ordained pastor, and spiritual director — explores the…