Stories are a part of our everyday life. Humor can come from places we least expect, lawn mower or bank memo not excluded! You just have to keep your ears, eyes, and imagination open to the unexpected.

Mike Exinger and I had such a fun discussion about where he gets his ideas (spoiler: daily life is full of material ripe for the picking!) and how he uses his unique brand of humor. We also talked about what happens when you get an agent but your manuscript doesn’t sell, how to interpret mixed feedback with completely opposing recommendations, turning your short stories into full length novels, and giving old ideas brand new life.

You don’t want to miss this incredible conversation!

You can find Mike (and his alter ego Buxton Manning) here:

buxtonmanning.com

@mikeexinger.bsky.social

https://www.facebook.com/mike.exinger/

X = @MikeExinger

You can find Mike’s and Buxton’s books here:

buxtonmanning.com

Gambling guides are available on Apple, Kobo, etc. through D2D

If you are a writer, published or unpublished, have an encouraging word to share, and want to be on the podcast, just email me at [email protected] or visit

https://writersinthewildernesspodcast.com/

The art of co-writing doesn’t come naturally, as my guests, Estella and Jadyn, will explain. It takes trial and error to find the perfect rhythm. But when you do, you can create an immersive, satisfying world alongside someone you trust.

The best part? They remind us that writing is good for our souls! Write for your own joy and for bringing something of yourself to an audience. There is someone out there who will connect with your writing, and that moment is pure magic. Your writing is unique to you, and if it brings you joy, that’s all that matters.

You can find Jadyn LaRiviere here:

Instagram: JadynLaRiviereTumblr: JadynLaRiviere

You can find Estella Edgewater here:

https://youtube.com/@estellaedgewater?si=QHXWsO7P9Z91ELcPFoxbridgefantasies.com

Find their stories here:

https://archiveofourown.org/series/4670671

Welcome to the very first episode of Writers in the Wilderness! Thank you so much for being here!

Whether you are a published or unpublished author, writing can sometimes feel like you are wandering through the wilderness without a map. In this podcast, I interview writers in all stages of their creative careers to offer wisdom, a sense of community, and an encouraging word to keep putting one foot in front of the other.

From sailboats to imaginary cats, cozy mystery and romantic comedy writer, Ellen Jacobson, shares wisdom about finding community and keeping the joy alive in your writing craft.

You can find out more about her and her books here:

Website: https://ellenjacobsonbooks.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EllenJacobsonAuthor

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellenjacobsonwriter/

Without further ado, let's strap on our boots, and go for a hike!

Hello Listeners! I’m Kathrin Classen, an as of yet unpublished author of domestic thrillers. I want to invite you to enjoy this intro episode to my new podcast, Writers in the Wilderness Podcast.

Whether you are a published or unpublished author, writing can sometimes feel like you are wandering through the wilderness without a map. In this podcast, I will interview writers in all stages of their creative careers to offer wisdom, a sense of community, and an encouraging word to keep putting one foot in front of the other.

If you are a writer and are interested in being on the show, just send me an email at [email protected].

So, let’s strap on our boots and get ready to put one foot in front of the other in this crazy wilderness!

Music info:

Song: Step

Artist: Owl Nest

Music by: CreatorMix.com