John Palisano, 2016 Bram Stoker Award Winner, is Martin's guest this week. John talks about writing horror, being the Vice President of the Horror Writers Association, and what it was like to win the Bram Stoker Award.

Liz Hersey returns for Thanksgiving...you're welcome! Liz and Martin share tips on blogging and podcasting, offering valuable insights on how to get started, persevere, and ultimately succeed in sharing your voice and finding your audience.

Martin continues his list of great books that were adapted into great movies! He also tells a story about running away from a bear and the time he made eye contact with Robert Downy, Jr.

Martin gets into two of his very favorite topics: books and movies. Specifically, he's compiled a list of some of his favorite movies that were adapted from some of his favorite books.

In the wake of the monumental election that elevated Donald Trump to office of President of the United States, Martin shares his thoughts on the state of hope and optimism. In short, he feels both hope _and_ optimism thanks to people like Jared Rivera.

Liz Hersey returns to the show to talk with Martin about their favorite TV show, _Buffy the Vampire Slayer_. Specifically, they talk about the first Halloween episode of _Buffy_, while also digressing into side conversations about Donald Trump, Kim Kardashian, and trick-or-treating.

KJ Waters, author and podcaster, returns to the show! She talks about surviving hurricanes, her novel [**_Stealing Time_**](http://amzn.to/2d15Fp2), and her first year as co-host of [_ **Blondie and the Brit** _](http://www.blondieandbrit.com/http://www.blondieandbrit.com/).

Miya Kressin, author of [**_The Asylum Saga_**](http://amzn.to/2ccSJM9) trilogy, is Martin's guest this week. Miya talks about publishing with Exciting Press, making young boys uncomfortable, and being her dad's second favorite author. #GiveMartinAChance

Martin's guest this week is comic book writer Michael Van Cleve, author of [_ **Child of the Sun** _](http://amzn.to/2cyzOwg). Michael talks about his childhood influences, his favorite comic book writers, and his secret technique for getting Hollywood executives on the phone.