In this week’s episode the Dead Robots talk about dialog, how to create distinctive voices for characters, and how to avoid the cliches of “he said” and “she said,” topics every writer needs to think about. Enjoy!

This week the Dead Robots sit down and talk with Llody Ritchey, author of the techno-thriller novel entitled “Stormdragon,” published by Arctic Wolf Publishing. Justin loved the book, and the interview they have with the author is a lot of fun. Enjoy!

This week we bring you a conversation with Doug Paul, the founder of Arctic Wolf Publishing, a small but mighty press. Doug started out as a writer, and he decided to turn his good fortune toward helping other writers get their break. Enjoy!

This week the Dead Robots’ discuss the important topic of settings and locations. Are they just a place to have the action take place in, or can they be more? What senses best evoke the setting, and how can that setting best serve your story? Join us!

In this week’s exciting episode, Terry guides the Dead Robots down the dark and dangerous road that is the Mystery genre. So, pull your trench coats closed, tilt your fedoras, and make sure your guns are loaded. Enjoy!

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Justin is back from Atlanta, and he thought this episode would be a good opportunity to relay what he learned, as well as tell a story about a chance encounter with a listener. After that Ryan talks about his difficulty with editing. Enjoy!

In this week’s exciting episode we have Tracy Hickman back with us, and together we sit down to discuss the concept of the Hero’s Journey and how that relates to story telling. It is a fascinating discussion, and we hope all of you enjoys it.