Writers Brew

Solo episode where I talk about my favorite novel 'Blood Meridian' by Cormac McCarthy. The perfect book for the holidays. // Instagram: @zachquinones // [email protected]// Patreon: patreon.com/writersbrew

Recently the Burbank school district is in a heated back-and-forth regarding the removal of select novels from their curriculum. At first glance it seems like a slippery slope to censorship but upon further investigation, it's not that clear cut.

Tony Robbins approved episode. The idea or concept of "making it" as a writer can create a sisyphean-like desire for validation. Truth be told, you will never make it and you should be happy about that reality.

Armando breaks down Junot Díaz's "The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao" and how it resonates with his own experiences growing up as an immigrant child.

Armando and I discussed the controversy surrounding Jeanine Cummins novel "American Dirt".

Don't resist.

Pull up a chair and a cup of coffee while I read excerpts from this dope ass collection of poems. I give my subjective take on each piece and the book as a whole. Check out Marcus's website for more info: marcuswicker.com

Armando and I go after the Sensitivity Readers.

A quickie before bed ;)

Sometimes it can be difficult to know where your place is in the writing world. This sleepy episode covers the waves of self-doubt and delusions of grandeur that all of us writers struggle with throughout our careers (or non-careers for some). This one also makes for some good ASMR.