Every reader, as he reads, is actually the reader of himself. The writer’s work is only a kind of optical instrument he provides the reader so he can discern what he might never have seen in himself without this book. The reader’s recognition in himself of what the book says is the proof of the…
Shades of Purple: Writing Limitations, Boldly Overwritten Prose, & Textured Writing-Ep.59
It’s finally here: the long-awaited follow-up to our Rules Suck episode. Language warning: we’ve been known to drop the occasional f-bomb. Come along as we discuss the pros and cons in using “purple prose” in your writing. We chat about carefully chosen detail. Kelsey urges those interest in developing their descriptive writing to try their…
A Totally Awesome Flash-Fiction from Author Dana Fraedrich
Hey all! We are super excited to share a fabulous piece of flash-fiction written in response to a writing prompt we gave in our recent episode, Winter Reads Part 2! The uber-talented Dana Fraedrich was kind enough to let us post it here. Hope you enjoy! What the Storm Bore By Dana Fraedrich The snow…
Winter Reads Part 2: Novels About the Cold, Dead Void that is the Heart of Your Fellow Human-Ep.58
A tangent episode in which Kaisha, Kelsey, and Dylan delve into more bitter winter reads. Language warning: we’ve been known to drop the occasional f-bomb. Sick of the snow? Going stir crazy? Then this is the episode for you. Not only do we list some of our favorite blizzard reads, but Dylan dishes about his…
Winter Reads Part 1, or A Selection of Novels About Being Deeply Unhappy-Ep.57
A tangent episode in which Kaisha, Kelsey, and Dylan delve into some bitter winter reads. Language warning: we’ve been known to drop the occasional f-bomb. Sick of the snow? Going stir crazy? Then this is the episode for you. Not only do we list some of our favorite blizzard reads, but Dylan dishes about getting…
Epic Reads of 2018: Book Caressing, Irish Misery Porn, Guffaws & Mind Scoffs, Sci-Fi Sound Effects-Ep.56
A tangent episode in which Kaisha, Kelsey, and Dylan celebrate their favorite read of the year. We talk about the books that surprised us, made us laugh out loud, and made us, as Dylan puts it, “emote” in some physical way. Kaisha talks about the book that was fated for her and the most underappreciated…
Arnie Dragonlance: Cannibalism, Lizards, Sewer People, Over-Developed Character Flaws-Ep.55
Explicit: some cursing & sexy talk in this episode. A tangent episode in which Kaisha, Kelsey, and Dylan celebrate Kelsey’s birthday with all manner of bookish silliness. Come along as Dylan calls Kelsey old, then tries to scramble his way out of it. We talk about good, old-fashioned hate reads. Kelsey asks what would make…
Dori Ann Dupré and Writing Through Grief: Literary Communities, Great Reads, & #MeToo-Ep.54
A guest episode with southern fiction, women’s fiction, and literary fiction author Dori Ann Dupré. Dori is the author of the international award-winning debut novel, Scout’s Honor, and Good Buddy, her second novel, currently under representation. She chats with Kelsey about publishing a book in the midst of tragedy, using writing as a way to…
Meet November’s Guest Author
Dori Ann Dupré Dori is the author of the international award winning debut novel, Scout’s Honor, and Good Buddy, her second novel, currently under representation. She has several published short stories, is a freelance writer and a contributing blogger to the Hope For Widows Foundation. Dori is the proud mother of two young adult daughters,…
Nicholas Eames, Whiskey, M&Ms & DnD: Absolute Serendipity, Public Bawling, & Panic Writing-Ep.53
A guest episode in which Kaisha, Kelsey, and Dylan chat with fantasy Author Nicholas Eames. Nick is the author of Kings of the Wyld and the recently released, Bloody Rose. Come along as we discuss the musical inspiration behind his books. We chat about the most unexpected part of having popular and well-loved books. Nick…