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Episode 63: Jon Kanis
Author and multi-media artist Jon Kanis has been all around the world attending concerts and live events. Good thing he took notes. In this extensive episode of The Wr...
Episode 63 Teaser: Jon Kanis
As far as epiphanies go, author, musician, and music historian Jon Kanis had the necessary one when it comes to what's essential to being a writer. Enjoy this brief te...
Episode 62: Jennifer J. Hunter
Many writers write for their own various reasons, whether it be pleasure or an unexplainable need. For author, Zen Buddhist priest, and speech pathologist Jennifer J. ...
Episode 62 Teaser: Jennifer J. Hunter
When you start from the bottom fresh out of grad school, just as author, speech pathologist, and Zen Buddhist priest Jennifer J. Hunter did, even the harshest advice i...
Episode 61: Robin "R.D." Kardon
Author, former pilot, and one-time lawyer Robin "R.D." Kardon has carved a writing path out of passion and a strong ability to adapt and change. In this episode of The...
Episode 61 Teaser: Robin "R.D." Kardon
For author and former pilot Robin "R.D." Kardon, thinking big happened at an early age. Please enjoy this teaser with Robin ahead of next week's full episode of The Wr...
Episode 60: Patrick Holcomb
As with most writers, author and retired little leaguer Patrick Holcomb had a few lives before putting out his first novel, Where the Seams Meet. In this episode of Th...
Episode 60 Teaser: Patrick Holcomb
For author, backpacker, and retired Little Leaguer Patrick Holcomb, having a strong analytical mind is a massive boost to the editing process. Enjoy this teaser ahead ...
Episode 59: Matthew Pallamary
Author and shaman Matthew Pallamary is always paying attention. His writing deserves it. In this episode of The Written Scene, Matthew talks being a one man show after...
Episode 59 Teaser: Matthew Pallamary
For author, educator, and shaman Matthew Pallamary, without the love story, it's just porn, and that's boring. Please enjoy this teaser ahead of next week's full episo...
Episode 58: Jessica Woo
Our experiences in life shape so much of our work as creators. For author and illustrator Jessica Woo, she relishes the inspiration it brings. In this episode of The W...
Episode 58 Teaser: Jessica Woo
According to author and illustrator Jessica Woo, inspiration for stories can only be found if you experience life outside your doors. Enjoy this brief teaser ahead of ...
Episode 57: K.A. Fox
As fun as it is to create characters and build worlds, the same holds true for our own writing voice. For author K.A. Fox, writing also as Krysta Fox and Kristi Fox al...
Episode 57 Teaser: K.A. Fox
A pen name can say a lot. A sexy pen name? Well, that says it all. For author K.A. Fox, the name allows her to have some fun. Enjoy this brief teaser ahead of next wee...
Episode 56: Richard Podkowski
If you like a thick Chicago accent— and who doesn't— have we got an episode for you. In this episode of The Written Scene, author and former U.S. Secret Service agent ...
Episode 56 Teaser: Richard Podkowski
Sure, skill is necessary to writing a novel. But for author and former U.S. Secret Service agent Richard Podkowski, a little karma doesn't hurt either. Enjoy this brie...
Episode 55: Marni Freedman
When it comes to having a fun name for every trick of the writing trade, Marni Freedman, an author, writing coach, and the co-founder of the San Diego Writer's Festiva...
Episode 55 Teaser: Marni Freedman
According to author and force of nature Marni Freedman (as well as some scientific proof), sometimes not writing is writing. Please enjoy this brief teaser of The Writ...
Episode 54: Dr. Darla Calvet
Many people have a story to tell. For author and educator Dr. Darla Calvet, it was imperative. In this week's episode of The Written Scene, Darla talks about never giv...
Episode 54 Teaser: Dr. Darla Calvet
For author and educator Dr. Darla Calvet, writing her story required defying death. Twice. Enjoy this brief teaser ahead of next week's full episode of The Written Scene.
Episode 53: Justin Brooks
In over two years of The Written Scene podcast, we've heard about the various paths writers take to becoming an author. If there's one thing you can count on, it's tha...
Episode 53 Teaser: Justin Brooks
Weekends are meant for your true love: writing fiction. Enjoy this brief teaser of next week's full episode of The Written Scene with author and law professor Justin ...
Episode 52: Dennis K. Crosby
Before we dive in, just a quick note. This episode of The Written Scene marks two years of the podcast. It has been a fantastic hell of a journey so far. No matter how...
Episode 52 Teaser: Dennis K. Crosby
All the ideas, all the books, all the reason to keep writing and reading. We'll get to them eventually. Enjoy this brief teaser with author Dennis K. Crosby ahead of n...
Episode 51: G.J. Berger
Author G.J. Berger has had a love of good storytelling since he was a child. Over the years, this has driven him to not only tell his own stories but also on constant ...
Episode 51 Teaser: G.J. Berger
According to author G.J. Berger, readers reading your writing will tell you more about how to write effectively than you reading everything you can get your hands on. ...
Episode 50: Holly Kammier
There are many reasons Holly Kammier, author and co-founder of Acorn Publishing, enjoys books. One of them is because of that crinkly plastic wrapping they put on the ...
Episode 50 Teaser: Holly Kammier
Publisher and writer Holly Kammier was introduced to books by both of her parents- for better or worse- at a very young age. Please enjoy this brief teaser of The Writ...
Episode 49: Adam Stutz
For publisher and poet Adam Stutz, writing doesn't come easy. And while he doesn't expect it to, he also wouldn't want it any other way. In this episode of The Written...
Episode 49 Teaser: Adam Stutz
Moving to a new city with an already established literary and open mic scene- a scene that is as vast as the city (Los Angeles)- can be a good thing. For poet and publ...
