Writers Drinking Whiskey podcast

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For writers and readers who appreciate depth beyond the typical romance formula... Join us for an intimate conversation with Astra Capone, author of the For Me Once series, as she reveals how she blends psychological complexity with steamy romance. From her British literature background to crafting compelling character dynamics, discover the secrets behind creating romance that engages both heart and mind. Featuring a special reading from her work and insights into the publishing journey. Thanks for tuning in! If you’d like to support the show, please consider picking up a book (or two). Links below: Hincy’s books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/William-R.-Hincy/author/B07ZYB5FHZ Sponsors… Firmoo eyeglasses Link: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 50% off code: JMS50 EditGPT https://editgpt.app/?via=wdw Temu $200 Coupon Bundle now by clicking ...…

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Giving Free Willy a High Five 👋 | author Diane Hammond with William R. Hincy 1:50:41

há 21 dias1:50:41

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Where did you grow the most as a writer, or just as a person? Your hometown, while traveling, an adopted home on a different coast? Join author extraordinaire Diane Hammond and William R. Hincy as we discuss the alchemy that is the writing process, the possibility of reincarnation, and Diane’s current work in progress. Today’s drinking game: drink whenever we do! Links: Hincy’s books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/William-R.-Hincy/author/B07ZYB5FHZ Hincy’s website: https://williamrhincy.com/ Hammond’s books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001HPBV6Y Bios: William R. Hincy: “Some people run from their demons; others sit down and have cocktails with theirs.” William R. Hincy is a man who does and writes about the latter. Having become a writer after deciding it was the only sensible thing for a problem drinker to do, Hincy aspires to use literature to connect society on an emotional level through characters who no longer create messes but have instead become the mess. Between rounds, Hincy has won 3 American Fiction Awards, an International Book Award, and his personal anthology of short fiction WITHOUT EXPIRATION was named one of the Best Books of 2020 by Kirkus Reviews. He now lives outside Los Angeles with his wife and kids, having found solace in the notion that the only things sacred are self and whiskey-winged interludes. A native New Yorker, Diane Hammond spent the majority of her school years in Upper Nyack, NY. After graduating from Nyack High School, she attended and earned a BA from Middlebury College in Middlebury, Vermont. In 1984, she moved to tiny Newport, Oregon (pop. 9,000), on the central Oregon coast, a writer's paradise with its relative isolation, constant winter storms and harsh beauty. She began maturing artistically there, discovering themes and settings that have resonated in her writing ever since. Hammond's first novel, GOING TO BEND, was published by Random House/Doubleday in 2003, with particular acclaim in the Pacific Northwest, where the book was set. HOMESICK CREEK, her second novel, followed in 2006. Her third novel, HANNAH'S DREAM, was released by Harper Perennial in 2008 and was informed Thanks for tuning in! If you’d like to support the show, please consider picking up a book (or two). Links below: Hincy’s books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/William-R.-Hincy/author/B07ZYB5FHZ Sponsors… Firmoo eyeglasses Link: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 50% off code: JMS50 EditGPT https://editgpt.app/?via=wdw Temu $200 Coupon Bundle now by clicking ...…

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Nature, Narrative, and Authentic Marketing: Emanuel Rose on Disconnecting from AI 56:20

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It is now more vital than ever to SCHEDULE a time to get outdoors, take a breath, and detox from artificial intelligence overload. Join a special episode of Writers Drinking Whiskey that is neither artificial nor intelligent as we discuss cutting-edge marketing and the importance of being present in nature. Links: Hincy’s books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/William-R.-Hincy/author/B07ZYB5FHZ Hincy’s website: https://williamrhincy.com/ Emanuel website: https://emanuelrose.com/ Death and Taxes: https://www.deathandtaxesreno.com/ Thanks for tuning in! If you’d like to support the show, please consider picking up a book (or two). Links below: Hincy’s books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/William-R.-Hincy/author/B07ZYB5FHZ Sponsors… Firmoo eyeglasses Link: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 50% off code: JMS50 EditGPT https://editgpt.app/?via=wdw Temu $200 Coupon Bundle now by clicking ...…

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Whiskey, Crime, and Writing: A Spirited Chat with Reavis Wortham 🍻📚 1:34:19

há 7 weeks1:34:19

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Welcome to another edition of Writers Drinking Whiskey , your literary happy hour! 🍻 This episode features award-winning author Reavis Wortham , known for his gripping crime and historical fiction novels. Join host William R. Hincy as they discuss Reavis' writing journey, storytelling inspirations, and the art of crafting compelling characters. Expect whiskey-fueled wisdom, Texas-sized tales, and insights into the creative process of one of today’s finest novelists. 🔥 Topics Covered in This Episode: ✅ Reavis Wortham’s journey as a writer ✅ His passion for crime fiction and historical storytelling ✅ The challenges and rewards of being an author ✅ Advice for aspiring writers ✅ And, of course, whiskey talk! #WritersDrinkingWhiskey #ReavisWortham #CrimeFiction #WhiskeyTalk Thanks for tuning in! If you’d like to support the show, please consider picking up a book (or two). Links below: Hincy’s books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/William-R.-Hincy/author/B07ZYB5FHZ Sponsors… Firmoo eyeglasses Link: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 50% off code: JMS50 EditGPT https://editgpt.app/?via=wdw Temu $200 Coupon Bundle now by clicking ...…

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Dancing Through Fiction | Author D.A. Spruzen on Writers Drinking Whiskey 1:21:59

há 8 weeks1:21:59

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Author D.A. Spruzen stops by the bar to discuss the rhythm of storytelling, writing historical fiction, and breaking out of ruts. Join us! Today’s drinking game: drink whenever we do! Sponsors… Hincy’s books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/William-R.-Hincy/author/B07ZYB5FHZ Spruzen’s books: https://www.daspruzen.com/books Hincy’s website: https://williamrhincy.com/ Firmoo eyeglasses Link: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 50% off code: JMS50 EditGPT https://editgpt.app/?via=wdw Temu $200 Coupon Bundle now by clicking https://temu.to/k/u2y3au9elpd! Directly get $200 in the Temu app here: https://app.temu.com/m/mzm6fkunfyl Exclusive deals: https://temu.to/k/u22hl6b2wym New user discounts: https://temu.to/k/u2y3au9elpd Brought to you by Whiskey-Winged Lit Fiction for the modern reader. Life is the accumulation of scars—tell the stories! Thanks for tuning in! If you’d like to support the show, please consider picking up a book (or two). Links below: Hincy’s books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/William-R.-Hincy/author/B07ZYB5FHZ Sponsors… Firmoo eyeglasses Link: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 50% off code: JMS50 EditGPT https://editgpt.app/?via=wdw Temu $200 Coupon Bundle now by clicking ...…

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Strange Things and Healing Words | Sue Alcon O’Connor On Grief, UFOs, and Writing 1:17:08

há 8 weeks1:17:08

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“Grieving mothers do strange things,” author Sue Alcon O’Connor tells us on this episode of WRITERS DRINKING WHISKEY, and we cover the gambit of “strange” things, from the mysteries of grief to UFOs, ghosts, and what you call multiple bigfoots. Today’s drinking game: drink whenever we do! Links: Hincy’s website: https://williamrhincy.com/ Sue Alcon O’Connor website: https://www.theboneshelter.com/about #booktube #booktok #authortube #podcast #comedy Thanks for tuning in! If you’d like to support the show, please consider picking up a book (or two). Links below: Hincy’s books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/William-R.-Hincy/author/B07ZYB5FHZ Sponsors… Firmoo eyeglasses Link: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 50% off code: JMS50 EditGPT https://editgpt.app/?via=wdw Temu $200 Coupon Bundle now by clicking ...…

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Inspiring dread and confronting evil | Laughter and riveting conversation with author T.D. Johnston 2:32:29

há 9 weeks2:32:29

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What is the nature of evil? Is there such things as Good and Evil, or are matters of good and evil simply constructs of man. Join us for a substantial conversation with returning guest, author T.D. Johnston, as we discuss hopelessness, failure, risks, and still manage to have a great time. Today’s drinking game: drink whenever we say “evil!” YouTube video version: https://youtu.be/t6UKex5eJvI Hincy’s books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/William-R.-Hincy/author/B07ZYB5FHZ Johnston’s books: https://spookeats.com/shop/ Sponsors… Firmoo eyeglasses Link: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 50% off code: JMS50 EditGPT https://editgpt.app/?via=wdw Temu $200 Coupon Bundle now by clicking https://temu.to/k/u2y3au9elpd! Directly get $200 in Temu app here: https://app.temu.com/m/mzm6fkunfyl Exclusive deals: https://temu.to/k/u22hl6b2wym New user discounts: https://temu.to/k/u2y3au9elpd Bios: William R. Hincy: “Some people run from their demons; others sit down and have cocktails with theirs.” William R. Hincy is a man who does and writes about the latter. Having become a writer after deciding it was the only sensible thing for a problem drinker to do, Hincy aspires to use literature to connect society on an emotional level through characters who no longer create messes but have instead become the mess. Between rounds, Hincy has won 3 American Fiction Awards, an International Book Award, and his personal anthology of short fiction WITHOUT EXPIRATION was named one of the Best Books of 2020 by Kirkus Reviews. He now lives outside Los Angeles with his wife and kids, having found solace in the notion that the only things sacred are self and whiskey-winged interludes. T.D. Johnston won the 2017 International Book Award for Best Short Fiction for his debut collection, Friday Afternoon and Other Stories. His short fiction has appeared in numerous magazines and literary journals. The editor of the Short Story America anthology series of contemporary short stories, he lives in Jacksonville, Florida and Beaufort, South Carolina with his wife, Stacey, daughters Brooke and Taylor, and son Nick. Chapters Thanks for tuning in! If you’d like to support the show, please consider picking up a book (or two). Links below: Hincy’s books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/William-R.-Hincy/author/B07ZYB5FHZ Sponsors… Firmoo eyeglasses Link: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 50% off code: JMS50 EditGPT https://editgpt.app/?via=wdw Temu $200 Coupon Bundle now by clicking ...…

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Exploring the Unseen: Niles Reddick on Near-Death Experiences, UFOs, and Short Fiction 1:30:22

há 12 weeks1:30:22

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What do near-death experiences, UFO/UAPs, and short fiction have in common? This episode of Writers Drinking Whiskey features prolific short story writer Niles Reddick! Today’s drinking game: drink whenever we say UFO! Links: Hincy’s books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/William-R.-Hincy/author/B07ZYB5FHZ Hincy’s website: https://williamrhincy.com/ Reddick’s website: https://nilesreddick.com/ Thanks for tuning in! If you’d like to support the show, please consider picking up a book (or two). Links below: Hincy’s books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/William-R.-Hincy/author/B07ZYB5FHZ Sponsors… Firmoo eyeglasses Link: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 50% off code: JMS50 EditGPT https://editgpt.app/?via=wdw Temu $200 Coupon Bundle now by clicking ...…

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UFOs, Ghosts, and Whiskey - OH MY! Authors Linda Zimmermann and William R. Hincy 2:03:18

há 14 weeks2:03:18

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Have you ever witnessed something you couldn’t explain? Something that changed the way you see the world and your place in it? Join us as we talk to award-winning author Linda Zimmermann about her encounters with UFOs in the Hudson Valley, ghost investigations, and fiction writing. And get ready to laugh at Bad Science, bad jokes, and a heavy pour of bad podcasting. Today’s drinking game: drink whenever we say UFO! Links: William R. Hincy’s books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/William-R.-Hincy/author/B07ZYB5FHZ William R. Hincy’s website: https://williamrhincy.com/ Linda Zimmermann books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00JH6OYAK Murder in the Hudson Valley (true crime podcast): https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-murder-in-the-hudson-valle-30922454/ UFO Headquarters (podcast): https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-ufo-headquarters-43053326/ Bios: William R. Hincy: “Some people run from their demons; others sit down and have cocktails with theirs.” William R. Hincy is a man who does and writes about the latter. Having become a writer after deciding it was the only sensible thing for a problem drinker to do, Hincy aspires to use literature to connect society on an emotional level through characters who no longer create messes but have instead become the mess. Between rounds, Hincy has won 3 American Fiction Awards, an International Book Award, and his personal anthology of short fiction WITHOUT EXPIRATION was named one of the Best Books of 2020 by Kirkus Reviews. He now lives outside Los Angeles with his wife and kids, having found solace in the notion that the only things sacred are self and whiskey-winged interludes. Linda Zimmermann is a research chemist turned award-winning author of 30 books on science, history, the paranormal, and fiction. Her Ghost Investigator series of books led to comic books based on her cases. Her novel HVZA: Hudson Valley Zombie Apocalypse was turned into a graphic novel. About WDW: And for our algo-overlords (please introduce us to your friends!)… Welcome to your literary happy hour, Writers Drinking Whiskey, the show where you share a drink with writers from around the globe and you fi Thanks for tuning in! If you’d like to support the show, please consider picking up a book (or two). Links below: Hincy’s books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/William-R.-Hincy/author/B07ZYB5FHZ Sponsors… Firmoo eyeglasses Link: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 50% off code: JMS50 EditGPT https://editgpt.app/?via=wdw Temu $200 Coupon Bundle now by clicking ...…

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Spooky tales and killer moms | Writers Drinking Whiskey with Amanda R. Woomer 2:00:29

há 15 weeks2:00:29

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Why drives mom’s to kill? Join us for a lively conversation as we discuss Amanda R. Woomer’s latest book, KILLER MOMS, along with her extensive travels, funeral practices, grief, what happens when we die, and AWESOME DADS. Today’s drinking game: drink whenever we say “killer!” Sponsors: Hincy’s books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/William-R.-Hincy/author/B07ZYB5FHZ Woomer’s books: https://spookeats.com/shop/ Firmoo eyeglasses Link: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 50% off code: JMS50 EditGPT https://editgpt.app/?via=wdw Temu $200 Coupon Bundle now by clicking https://temu.to/k/u2y3au9elpd Directly get $200 in Temu app here: https://app.temu.com/m/mzm6fkunfyl Exclusive deals: https://temu.to/k/u22hl6b2wym New user discounts: https://temu.to/k/u2y3au9elpd Bios: William R. Hincy: “Some people run from their demons; others sit down and have cocktails with theirs.” William R. Hincy is a man who does and writes about the latter. Having become a writer after deciding it was the only sensible thing for a problem drinker to do, Hincy aspires to use literature to connect society on an emotional level through characters who no longer create messes but have instead become the mess. Between rounds, Hincy has won 3 American Fiction Awards, an International Book Award, and his personal anthology of short fiction WITHOUT EXPIRATION was named one of the Best Books of 2020 by Kirkus Reviews. He now lives outside Los Angeles with his wife and kids, having found solace in the notion that the only things sacred are self and whiskey-winged interludes. website: https://williamrhincy.com/ Amanda R. Woomer is the author of nearly 20 books focused on dark history, the paranormal, women's history, and Victoriana, including Harlots & Hauntings, Thanks for tuning in! If you’d like to support the show, please consider picking up a book (or two). Links below: Hincy’s books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/William-R.-Hincy/author/B07ZYB5FHZ Sponsors… Firmoo eyeglasses Link: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 50% off code: JMS50 EditGPT https://editgpt.app/?via=wdw Temu $200 Coupon Bundle now by clicking ...…

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Justice on the Rocks: Dana King Dives into Crime Fiction 1:45:46

há 16 weeks1:45:46

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What is it about crime and the pursuit of justice we find so compelling? Dana King stops by the Writers Drinking Whiskey bar to discuss crime fiction and why it is perhaps the ultimate genre for expressing what ails society. He also downs a “Depth Charge” cocktails and reads from his latest book. Today’s drinking game: drink whenever we say “crime.” Sponsors… Firmoo eyeglasses Link: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 50% off code: JMS50 EditGPT https://editgpt.app/?via=wdw Temu $200 Coupon Bundle now by clicking https://temu.to/k/u2y3au9elpd Directly get $200 in Temu app here: https://app.temu.com/m/mzm6fkunfyl Exclusive deals: https://temu.to/k/u22hl6b2wym New user discounts: https://temu.to/k/u2y3au9elpd Links: William R. Hincy’s books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/William-R.-Hincy/author/B07ZYB5FHZ William R. Hincy’s website: https://williamrhincy.com/ Dana’s website: https://danakingauthor.com/ Bios: William R. Hincy: “Some people run from their demons; others sit down and have cocktails with theirs.” William R. Hincy is a man who does and writes about the latter. Having become a writer after deciding it was the only sensible thing for a problem drinker to do, Hincy aspires to use literature to connect society on an emotional level through characters who no longer create messes but have instead become the mess. Between rounds, Hincy has won 3 American Fiction Awards, an International Book Award, and his personal anthology of short fiction WITHOUT EXPIRATION was named one of the Best Books of 2020 by Kirkus Reviews. He now lives outside Los Angeles with his wife and kids, having found solace in the notion that the only things sacred are self and whiskey-winged interludes. Thanks for tuning in! If you’d like to support the show, please consider picking up a book (or two). Links below: Hincy’s books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/William-R.-Hincy/author/B07ZYB5FHZ Sponsors… Firmoo eyeglasses Link: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 50% off code: JMS50 EditGPT https://editgpt.app/?via=wdw Temu $200 Coupon Bundle now by clicking ...…

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From Punk Rock to Policing: Evening with David Swinson on Counter-Culture, Crime, and Creative Craft 1:45:41

há 20 weeks1:45:41

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What do punk rock, the cult classic buddy flick ROADSIDE PROPHETS, and law enforcement have in common? The answer: author David Swinson. From his time booking and promoting punk rock and alternative legends like the Violent Femmes, Social Distortion, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, to his relationships with Hunter S. Thompson and Timothy Leary that helped birth the spoken-word record, SOUND BITES FROM THE COUNTER CULTURE, all the way through his time as a detective in Washington, DC to his acclaimed novels, we learn that some of us are just attracted to troublemakers. Join us. Today’s drinking game: drink whenever we say “counter-culture!” Links: William R. Hincy’s website: https://williamrhincy.com/ David Swinson’s website: https://davidswinson.com/ Bios: William R. Hincy: “Some people run from their demons; others sit down and have cocktails with theirs.” William R. Hincy is a man who does and writes about the latter. Having become a writer after deciding it was the only sensible thing for a problem drinker to do, Hincy aspires to use literature to connect society on an emotional level through characters who no longer create messes but have instead become the mess. Between rounds, Hincy has won 3 American Fiction Awards and an International Book Award, and his personal anthology of short fiction WITHOUT EXPIRATION was named one of the Best Books of 2020 by Kirkus Reviews. He now lives outside Los Angeles with his wife and kids, having found solace in the notion that the only things sacred are self and whiskey-winged interludes. David Swinson is the author of the critically acclaimed Frank Marr trilogy, The Second Girl, Crime Song, and Trigger. He is also the author of City on the Edge. He began his career at the height of the punk rock movement in the early 1980s. After attending California State University as a film major, he booked and promoted punk rock and alternative music at Fender’s Ballroom and Bogart’s Nightclub in Long Beach. Thanks for tuning in! If you’d like to support the show, please consider picking up a book (or two). Links below: Hincy’s books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/William-R.-Hincy/author/B07ZYB5FHZ Sponsors… Firmoo eyeglasses Link: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 50% off code: JMS50 EditGPT https://editgpt.app/?via=wdw Temu $200 Coupon Bundle now by clicking ...…

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Is Sasquatch an artifact of the mind or biological reality | Matt Pruitt on The Phenomenal Sasquatch 3:19:52

há 25 weeks3:19:52

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Would you kill a bigfoot to prove its existence? Author Matt Pruitt stops by to discuss his new book The Phenomenal Sasquatch: Seeking the Natural Origins of a Cultural Icon. We dive deep into the mystery, discussing what makes the iconic footprints so compelling, the infamous Patterson-Gimlin film, and the morality of killing a Sasquatch to obtain a type specimen. The big question: is Sasquatch a physical reality or a product of the human mind? Today’s drinking game: drink every time we say Sasquatch Links: William R. Hincy’s books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/William... William R. Hincy’s website: https://williamrhincy.com/ The Phenomenal Sasquatch ordering link: https://www.amazon.com/Phenomenal-Sas... Matt's website: Thanks for tuning in! If you’d like to support the show, please consider picking up a book (or two). Links below: Hincy’s books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/William-R.-Hincy/author/B07ZYB5FHZ Sponsors… Firmoo eyeglasses Link: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 50% off code: JMS50 EditGPT https://editgpt.app/?via=wdw Temu $200 Coupon Bundle now by clicking ...…

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Emerging author John Engell discusses the writers grotto & his upcoming collection of short stories 1:09:59

há 30 weeks1:09:59

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We live our legacies long before we leave them behind. Join authors John Engell and William R. Hincy as we discuss life, heart-stopping health scares (literally), and John's short story collection. And we get two readings from one of the very best readers in the business. Chapters: 00:00:00 Start 00:00:19 Introducing author John Engell 00:04:29 Best place to get a drink in San Francisco 00:06:03 Author Reading of "Bridal Bouquet" 00:17:19 What are we drinking? 00:21:02 Writers Grotto of SF 00:26:55 How stage of life affect your writing 00:30:34 John's heart-stopping TWICE 00:33:28 Writing legacy 00:38:27 Writing tips 00:45:14 SHOTS! rapid fire questions 00:52:42 Author reading "Party on the Point" Brought to you by Whiskey-Winged Lit Fiction for the modern reader. Life is the accumulation of scars—tell the stories! Here we go! #podcast #books #author Thanks for tuning in! If you’d like to support the show, please consider picking up a book (or two). Links below: Hincy’s books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/William-R.-Hincy/author/B07ZYB5FHZ Sponsors… Firmoo eyeglasses Link: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 50% off code: JMS50 EditGPT https://editgpt.app/?via=wdw Temu $200 Coupon Bundle now by clicking ...…

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Bestselling fantasy author and Hugo Award-winner Ken Liu | hosted by William R. Hincy 53:09

há 32 weeks53:09