The Writers XL

After surviving a pandemic, childbirth, and creative brain block, the Writers XL are back with an interview featuring Wesley Parker. A successful indie author of two novels, Wes draws upon personal experience in order to include originality and authenticity in his work. In this episode, Shelly and L talk with Wesley about his creative process, his life as a working dad, and his spicy Instagram account.

Wesley Parker has enjoyed reading his entire life. When not writing he can either be found making a mixtape, engaging his fandom of Philadelphia sports, or hanging with his wife and three children.

Connect with him on Instagram or Twitter at @weswritesforfun or on his website at www.weswritesforfun.com.

Shelly mentioned the YouTube series Screen Rant Pitch Meeting: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2iUwfYi_1FCGGqhOUNx-iA

In this episode, Shelly dives into the world of Steampunk. Why haven't we dipped into this vibrant life before? We're not sure. Especially since it involves literature, corsets, airships, jetpacks, and Brad Cook, a Steampunk craftsman. Join us!

Shelly and L checked off one item on their 2020 to-do list: Do a public reading. We stop to chat about the experience (among other things) and to discuss prep tips for any on-stage debut.

We bring back one of our favorite literary agents, Stephanie Hansen, to discuss the other side of the words she loves: Writing. Join us as Stephanie celebrates her new novella, Altered Helix, and shares what it's like to walk the line between her agenting and writing worlds.

We brought sexy paranormal erotica author Lila Mina on the show to discuss bondage, threesomes, and all the sexiness of writing consensual kink. It's episode 69. What did you expect?

In this episode, we lament the troubled state of the world as well as the difficult situation our favorite book stores are facing. Join us for a talk about how Coronavirus has impacted booksellers, authors, the book industry, and the way we read. 

You're not going to want to miss this episode with YA romance writer Larissa Lopes. Not only is her gorgeous voice out of this world, but she comes to us with the chilling behind-the-book story that inspired her to write her debut novel, All my Love, Alec Brock.

As Shelly prepares to participate in a teen writing webinar series, she shares her nefarious content with us: How to make a villain. Join us for our most evil episode for four grab-and-go techniques to create the perfect Baddie. 

Wattpad Books author Nandi Taylor joins us to discuss her debut novel, shapeshifting dragons, social distancing, and publishing with Wattpad's publishing division, Wattpad Books. 

This week, the Writers XL discuss life at home. Now that we're home for long stretches of time with nowhere to go and no one to see, we should be able to reach all of our writing hopes and dreams, right? Join us for strategies on focusing and using writing to cope with this new chaotic world.