On episode 35 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I spoke with Danny O’Neil, a long-time Seattle Times writer and now a radio host on 710 ESPN Seattle. We discussed: how he got started as a sportswriter; the daily life of writing about an NFL team; the last play of the Seahawks-Patriots Superbowl; why the NFL is…

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On episode 34 of the show, I spoke with international bestselling thriller author Steve Berry. We discussed: why we should write what we love, not what we know; what the ebook revolution has made harder and what it’s made easier; the mythology of Abraham Lincoln; his research and writing process; how THE DAVINCI CODE helped spark his career;…

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On Episode 32 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I spoke with novelist, essayist, and writing teacher William Kenower. In a wide-ranging and inspiring discussion, we explored: how writers can work through procrastination and the inner critic; the difference between being critical and being discriminating; why writers need to trust their curiosity; the difference between being courageous…

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In this special Saturday episode of the show, I spoke with Steve Raible, winner of numerous Regional Emmys, former Seattle Seahawk, and co-author of the book TALES FROM THE SEATTLE SEAHAWKS SIDELINE. We discussed: the early days of the NFL Draft; his transition from Seahawks wide receiver to Emmy-winning news anchor; what TV viewers don’t understand about the…

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On episode 29 of the show, I spoke with novelist, poet, and cookbook author Paula Marie Coomer. We discussed: how she reluctantly became a cookbook author the process of putting together a cookbook how food photographs can trick us the rise of gluten free options and why all her baked recipes are gluten free her…

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On episode 28 of the show, I spoke with horror author Nathan Ballingrud, whose debut collection of short fiction, NORTH AMERICAN LAKE MONSTERS, won the Shirley Jackson award and was shortlisted for the World Fantasy, British Fantasy, and Bram Stoker awards. In the interview, we discussed: how horror can be the “devil’s advocate of literature”; living…

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On episode 27 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast, I spoke with the author of Allison Coil mystery series, Mark Stevens. In the interview, we discussed: the Brian Williams controversy; the retirement of Jon Stewart and the future of journalism; why humans love mysteries; his long and winding 23-year path to publication; getting betrayed by a…

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On Episode 26 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast, I spoke with Will North, who jokingly calls himself “the most successful author you’ve never heard of.” And he may be right. In the interview, we talk about his long career, including: his very short stint as a journalist; working in the Carter administration; ghostwriting books for Al Gore…

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On Episode 25 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast, I spoke with poet, reporter, and novelist Julia Park Tracey. In a wide ranging discussion, we touched on: writing lyrics for an 80s metal band; whether she really got heckled in French at a book reading at a Mexican restaurant; what it was like working with self-publishing giant, iUniverse;…

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On episode 24 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I talked all about the life of a freelance writer with author and freelancer Jason Brick. If you’re interested in making actual money with your writing, this is a great place to start. In the interview, we discussed: how he built a life as a full-time freelance writer; how…

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