This week Martin talks to his friend, award-winning author Jake Aurelian. They talk about their shared affection for "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, Jake's writing process, and his new latest Ripper the Clown novel.

Martin's guest this week is Ben Eads: Action Star. For the first 40 minutes of this episode, Martin is riveted to near silence by an unbelievable story Ben shares. They also talk about writing and whatnot.

Martin shares Episodes 5-8 of _[**The Greg + Martin 10 Minute Chat Hour**](http://www.birdandgoldfish.com/gm10/). _He also gives some added commentary to the episodes, taking advantage of Greg not being around to interrupt him.

Martin shares Episodes 1-4 of _[**The Greg + Martin 10 Minute Chat Hour**](http://www.birdandgoldfish.com/gm10/). _He also gives some added commentary to the episodes, taking advantage of Greg not being around to interrupt him.

Rebecca Jones-Howe, author of _Vile Men_, is Martin's guest this week. Rebecca talks about growing up in Canada, her road to publication, and writing dark, sexy stories.

In Part Two of their conversation, critically acclaimed author Diana Wagman talks about her friend Janet Fitch (author of _White Oleander_), her latest novel (_Life #6_), and the awesome clown novel she's working on (which Martin cannot wait to read!).

Diana Wagman, author of _Life #6_ and _The Care and Feeding of Exotic Pets_ is Martin's guest this week. Diana talks books, screenwriting, and close calls with Hollywood.

Jennifer Ott is back on the show, only this time she's interviewing Martin! Listen to Martin's full appearance on Jennifer's radio program [**_The Super_ _Jenius_ _Show_**](http://www.artistfirst.com/jenniferott.htm). They talk about negative book reviews, indie publishing, and the creative spirit.

Martin's guest this week is Jennifer Ott, author of [**_Desperate Moon_**](http://amzn.to/1XmEz8n) and host of _The Super_ _Jenius_ _Show_ on the Artist First Radio Network. Jennifer talks about indie publishing, vampires, and being a radio host.

Liz Hersey, proud Candian and regular contributor to the podcast, is back on the show this week to chat with Martin about their favorite show, _Buffy the Vampire Slayer_. Specifically, they discuss [**Joss Whedon's Top 10 favorite episodes**](http://www.ew.com/article/2012/05/10/joss-whedon-buffy-top-10-marathon).