In PART TWO of their conversation, [**Will Entrekin**](https://twitter.com/willentrekin) talks about publishing with Martin, the merits of Amazon.com, and why he hates the term "self-publishing."

Martin finally gets his friend and publishing collaborator [**Will Entrekin**](https://twitter.com/willentrekin) on the podcast. In PART ONE of their conversation, Will talks about reading Stephen King, starting Exciting Press, and writing [_ **The Prodigal Hour** _](http://amzn.to/2bK1qfp).

Martin starts within epilogue to Episode 130, giving his thoughts on the amazing UFC fight between Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor. He also enjoys a conversation with Michael McCarty and Mark McLaughlin, co-authors of _[**Dracula Transformed And Other Bloodthirsty Tales**](http://amzn.to/2bvnufk)._

Martin talks about the upcoming UFC fight between Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor, breaking down the inherent storytelling elements that make mixed-martial arts (and prize fighting in general) so very entertaining.

_New York Times_ Bestselling author [**Mary Mackey**](http://marymackey.com/about-mary-mackey/) talks to Martin about her new novel, [_ **The Village of Bones** _](http://amzn.to/2avbnPO), writing screenplays for Hollywood, and how she got invited to speak at Europe's largest furry convention, ** **** [Eurofurence 2016](https://www.eurofurence.org/EF22/)**.

Back on Episode 126, Martin shared his angst about not writing as much as he used to. On this episode, he updates you on his writing progress and talks about a new writing project that developed shortly after recording [**"Existential Angst."**](http://www.martinlastrapesshow.com/episodes/126)

Liz Hersey is back! She and Martin pick up their conversation about favorite TV shows from their adolescence from Episode 124. This time they share the honorable mentions that couldn't quite crack their Top 5 lists.

Martin is a writer...only he's not been writing. On this episode, he shares several of his favorite books and authors in the hopes that it will inspire him to get writing again.

Taryn Spates, author of [_ **35 by 35: A Runner's Quest** _](http://amzn.to/29l7H0A), is Martin's guest. Taryn talks about running marathons, winning an Emmy Award, and wrestling with her girlfriends.

[**Liz Hersey**](http://thelizchannel.blogspot.com/) makes a triumphant return to the podcast as she and Martin chat for nearly three hours about their favorite childhood TV shows. Find out which shows made their respective Top 5 lists.