This episode provides writing tips for better dialogue, an update on the Penguin Random House–Simon & Schuster merger, thoughts about gatekeeping in publishing, and more.

• Sarge | Beloved dog brings comfort and joy to veterans at Norman center - Featured Author
• Full Circle Bookstore – Oklahoma City, OK - Featured Bookstore
• The History of Storytelling — Words Alive - Chauvet cave, earliest representation of storytelling
• Penguin Random House Simon & Schuster merger | New York Times
• Antitrust-Trial Recap — From Stephen King to Markus Dohle
• Penguin Seeks Simon & Schuster’s Support to Fight for Imperiled Book Merger - WSJ
• Court Blocks Penguin Random House, S&S Merger
• Sri Lankan Author Shehan Karunatilaka Named 2022 Booker Prize Winner
• Harlequin Rebrands as Canary Street Press
• Dee Alvis, Tattoo VO - Voice Talent
• Free Style Sheet Templates
• Free Writing Tips

Music licensed from Storyblocks:

“More Jam Please” by Raighes Factory

"Into The Night" by Enzo Orefice

"Cold Mornings, Slow Motion" by Humans Win

"Blow Off Some Steam" by Ben Bostick

"Stay Right There" by Humans Win

"Cozy By The Fireside" by Jon Presstone