Best Speculativefiction Podcasts (2024)

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4.2 Ace of Knives by E. A. Xiong 30:00

2h ago30:00

30:00

Someone has to be the best at something, and when a new technology begets a new sport, it may as well be her. Content warnings: Knife violence, blood, death Copyright khōréō magazine 2024. Story by E. A. Xiong, edited by Isabella Kestermann. Audio edition read by Alexa Aguinaldo, with casting and production by Jenelle DeCosta.…

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Jon McBrine: Unsecret Identity 32:26

38m ago32:26

32:26

Episode 263 brings back last week's guest, and YA/Sci-Fi author, Jon McBrine, to hear his sample chapter reading from his latest book, Unsecret Identity! It's a thrilling, adventurous tale that is sure to grab your interest in needing to know what happens next! Be sure to check out the links below for Jon's website and books as well as our conversa…

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4.2 High Performer by Jason Pangilinan 37:02

7d ago37:02

37:02

Peace (Filipino, Scorpio, middle child) encounters Leon, a shapeshifter. Leon's inability to commit to one form challenges Peace's concept of identity during a time when her professional reputation and cultural authenticity have come into question. Content warnings: References to ICE/deportation Copyright khōréō magazine 2024. Story by Jason Pangil…

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Interview with Jon McBrine 41:18

27m ago41:18

41:18

Episode 262 welcomes an author of "heroic" proportions, Jon McBrine! Jon joins the show to discuss his writing beginnings, story pace, discovering plot points, being thankful for the person who puts us on our writing journey, and so much more! Don't forget to subscribe on your favorite player so you don't miss a sample chapter reading next week by …

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4.2 Wayback by Leslie What 30:20

1h ago30:20

30:20

A family vacation in the mountains takes a weird turn when they are forced to choose what to bring and what to leave behind. Content warnings: Violence, war, animal cruelty, death, intergenerational trauma Copyright khōréō magazine 2024. Story by Leslie What, edited by Sachiko Ragosta. Audio edition read by Rebecca Jensen Uesugi and produced by Lia…

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Yimje Lee: One Star Hero 29:18

7d ago29:18

29:18

Episode 261 brings back debut fantasy author, Yimje Lee for a sample reading of his action-packed book, One Star Hero! Our interview with Yimje Lee from episode 260 One Star Hero is available at Barnes & Noble, and Amazon See some of the book's artwork at Honeyfeed Follow Yimje on Instagram and/or X (Twitter) Leave the show a voicemail by calling 1…

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Episode 54, part 2: Worldbuilding Urban Legends & Folklore with Gregg Hale 30:47

13d ago30:47

30:47

The Blair Witch Project created a whole new film genre - and co-producer Gregg Hale is with guest host Kat to talk about worldbuilding urban legends and folk horror (and dark fairytales, like his new multimedia project, Black Velvet Fairies). Take a walk on the darker side of folklore as we explore how to make a creepy setting that uses the familia…

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Episode 54, part 1: Worldbuilding Urban Legends & Folklore with Gregg Hale 30:18

13d ago30:18

30:18

The Blair Witch Project created a whole new film genre - and co-producer Gregg Hale is with guest host Kat to talk about worldbuilding urban legends and folk horror (and dark fairytales, like his new multimedia project, Black Velvet Fairies). Take a walk on the darker side of folklore as we explore how to make a creepy setting that uses the familia…

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Interview with Yimje Lee 22:10

25d ago22:10

22:10

Episode 260 brings a fresh interview with a first-time author, Yimje Lee! During our chat, we discussed his lifelong love of fantasy, our mutual admiration for Hong Kong cinema, the value of YouTube, what inspired his novel and so much more! One Star Hero is available at Barnes & Noble, and Amazon See some of the book's artwork at Honeyfeed Follow …

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Episode 53, part 2: Two Player and Couples RPGs with Alex Roberts 32:27

1M ago32:27

32:27

Join Janet as we sit down with talented game designer (and counselor!) Alex Roberts, creator of Star Crossed, For the Queen and Our Time on Earth to explore the world of two-player and couples tabletop roleplaying games. Discover the magic of creating shared stories with just one other player and explore the ways RPGs can build connections and stre…

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Episode 53, part 1: Two Player and Couples RPGs with Alex Roberts 29:12

23d ago29:12

29:12

Join Janet as we sit down with talented game designer (and counselor!) Alex Roberts, creator of Star Crossed, For the Queen and Our Time on Earth to explore the world of two-player and couples tabletop roleplaying games. Discover the magic of creating shared stories with just one other player and explore the ways RPGs can build connections and stre…

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Abigail Morrison: The Yochni's Eye 15:10

21d ago15:10

15:10

Episode 259 brings part 2 of our session with Abigail Morrison featuring her chapter reading from her book, The Yochni's Eye! Abigail Morrison's website and newsletter The Yochni's Eye on Amazon Our interview with Abigail in episode 258 Sample Chapter Tees and more at TeePublic Support the show through Jason's books via his website! Contact the sho…

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Episode 52, part 2: Titling Your Novel or Short Story w/Trip Galey & Chris McCartney 36:20

27d ago36:20

36:20

What's in a name? Maybe everything! Janet is joined by authors Trip Galey, Chris McCartney, and Kat Bradbury to discuss pro tips (and what to avoid) when it comes to naming your novels, titling your stories, and deciding what to call That Crazy Thing You Created.

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Episode 52, part 1: Titling Your Novel or Short Story w/Trip Galey & Chris McCartney 32:32

27d ago32:32

32:32

What's in a name? Maybe everything! Janet is joined by authors Trip Galey, Chris McCartney, and Kat Bradbury to discuss pro tips (and what to avoid) when it comes to naming your novels, titling your stories, and deciding what to call That Crazy Thing You Created.

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Interview with Abigail Morrison 26:56

28d ago26:56

26:56

We're back! It's episode 258 with YA author, Abigail Morrison! Jason and Abby have a fun time discussing 1st stories, her writer origin story, her affinity for giant dog-boys, Mission Impossible, and you learn how to grab her ebook for FREE! Abigail Morrison's website and newsletter The Yochni's Eye on Amazon Sample Chapter Tees and more at TeePubl…

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Ep. 165: The Eyeflash Miracles - Discussion 2:28:07

28d ago2:28:07

2:28:07

The Great Depression ... as described by Philip K. Dick. Support the show by becoming a patron on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rate and review the show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to help us reach more readers and listeners. Not enough weird fiction in your life? Join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elder Sign: A Weird Fiction Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Love Star Trek? Come find us on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lower Decks⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Episode 51, part 2: Gaslamp Fantasy Worldbuilding with Laura Ann Gilman 33:39

1M ago33:39

33:39

Join Janet and award-winning and best-selling author Laura Anne Gilman for a conversation about the historical fantasy world she’s built in the Huntsmen series. What is "gaslamp fantasy"? And how can you create an immersive fantastical world grounded in real world history?

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Episode 51, part 1: Gaslamp Fantasy Worldbuilding with Laura Ann Gilman 26:27

2M ago26:27

26:27

Join Janet and award-winning and best-selling author Laura Anne Gilman for a conversation about the historical fantasy world she’s built in the Huntsmen series. What is "gaslamp fantasy"? And how can you create an immersive fantastical world grounded in real world history?

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Episode 50, part 2: Setting Sustainable Creative Goals with Peter Chiykowski 38:46

2M ago38:46

38:46

Storytellers obsess over our goals - long and short term. In this episode, Janet is chatting with Peter Chiykowski, creator of the Story Engine Deck, about doing it in a balanced, responsible way to avoid burnout and overwhelm. Grab a cozy beverage, your favorite planners and pens, and let's prepare for an amazing year of worldbuilding!…

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Episode 50, part 1: Setting Sustainable Creative Goals with Peter Chiykowski 33:01

2M ago33:01

33:01

Storytellers obsess over our goals - long and short term. In this episode, Janet is chatting with Peter Chiykowski, creator of the Story Engine Deck, about doing it in a balanced, responsible way to avoid burnout and overwhelm. Grab a cozy beverage, your favorite planners and pens, and let's prepare for an amazing year of worldbuilding!…

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4.1 Take Up Thy Mother's Song by Natasha King 29:40

2M ago29:40

29:40

A family living under oppression hides their magic in a song passed down the generations. Take Up Thy Mother's Song is a story about when to choose survival and when to fight back, and when these are one and the same. Content warnings: Graphic violence, blood, death of a parent Copyright khōréō magazine 2024. Story by Natasha King, edited by Isabel…

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Episode 49, part 2: Mixing Mystery & SciFi with Mur Lafferty 32:38

2M ago32:38

32:38

We've got a killer interview today! Join Janet and Mur Lafferty, Hugo Award winning podcaster and author of Solo: A Star Wars Story and the Midsolar Murders series. We'll discuss blending genres - specifically sci-fi and murder mysteries. You won't want to miss it!

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Episode 49, part 1: Mixing Mystery & SciFi with Mur Lafferty 29:39

2M ago29:39

29:39

We've got a killer interview today! Join Janet and Mur Lafferty, Hugo Award winning podcaster and author of Solo: A Star Wars Story and the Midsolar Murders series. We'll discuss blending genres - specifically sci-fi and murder mysteries. You won't want to miss it!

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Episode 48, part 2: Solo Journaling RPGs with Anna Blackwell 32:18

2M ago32:18

32:18

The biggest villain in tabletop RPGs is ... scheduling. But what if you could play a satisfying roleplaying game all on your own? Solo Journaling RPGs have taken off in recent years, and today Janet has acclaimed game designer Anna Blackwell, creator of Apothecaria, DELVE, and the upcoming For Small Creatures Such As We to talk about what makes the…

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Episode 48, part 1: Solo Journaling RPGs with Anna Blackwell 31:15

2M ago31:15

31:15

The biggest villain in tabletop RPGs is ... scheduling. But what if you could play a satisfying roleplaying game all on your own? Solo Journaling RPGs have taken off in recent years, and today Janet has acclaimed game designer Anna Blackwell, creator of Apothecaria, DELVE, and the upcoming For Small Creatures Such As We to talk about what makes the…

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4.1 Piroska and the Wolf by Varju Izzy 15:20

3M ago15:20

15:20

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Episode 47, part 2: Pulp Fiction Genre 34:24

2M ago34:24

34:24

What IS Pulp Fiction? In this episode Janet talks with authors Trip Galey and Chris McCartney of Bona Books about unpacking this action-packed genre! What are the common tropes that make pulp AWESOME?! And how do we reinvent Pulp without the Problems?

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Episode 47, part 1: Pulp Fiction Genre 29:51

2M ago29:51

29:51

What IS Pulp Fiction? In this episode Janet talks with authors Trip Galey and Chris McCartney of Bona Books about unpacking this action-packed genre! What are the common tropes that make pulp AWESOME?! And how do we reinvent Pulp without the Problems?

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Ep 164: The Eyeflash Miracles - Recap - Part V 19:38

2M ago19:38

19:38

The Great Depression ... as described by Philip K. Dick. Support the show by becoming a patron on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Rate and review the show⁠⁠⁠⁠ to help us reach more readers and listeners. Not enough weird fiction in your life? Join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Elder Sign: A Weird Fiction Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠. Love Star Trek? Come find us on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Lower Decks⁠⁠⁠⁠! Neil …

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Episode 46, part 2: Designing Fantasy Castles with Wolfgang Baur 29:29

2M ago29:29

29:29

Worldbuilding Fantasy Castles with Wolfgang Baur!❤️ 🏰 Where should your castles be on the map? 🗺️ 🏰 What does everyone forget when worldbuilding castles? 🤔 🏰 How do you STORM a fantasy castle... or defend one!? 🐉 🧙 Janet (founder and CEO of World Anvil) chats with castle fanatic and Ennie Award-winning worldbuilding expert Wolfgang Baur (Founder an…

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Episode 46, part 1: Designing Fantasy Castles with Wolfgang Baur 33:20

3M ago33:20

33:20

Worldbuilding Fantasy Castles with Wolfgang Baur!❤️ 🏰 Where should your castles be on the map? 🗺️ 🏰 What does everyone forget when worldbuilding castles? 🤔 🏰 How do you STORM a fantasy castle... or defend one!? 🐉 🧙 Janet (founder and CEO of World Anvil) chats with castle fanatic and Ennie Award-winning worldbuilding expert Wolfgang Baur (Founder an…

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4.1 The Goddess of Loneliness and Misfortune by Anna Bendiy 33:19

3M ago33:19

33:19

What happens when you come home and home is in pieces, and everyone is gone? Here, unruly spirits and old memories are dredged up in this act of reclaiming and healing. Content warnings: Depictions of the aftermath of war, indirect mentions of death Copyright khōréō magazine 2024. Story by Anna Bendiy, edited by Zhui Ning Chang. Audio edition read …

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Episode 45, part 2: Character First Plotting and Building an Audience with Hannah Nicole Maehrer 39:05

3M ago39:05

39:05

Hannah Nicole Maehrer's debut release, Assistant to the Villain, started out as a series of TikTok sketches. Janet sits down with her to talk about building a novel's worth of plot character-first, and using episodic formats to develop characters, settings, and plot for a longer work. They also discuss building a platform and connecting with reader…

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Episode 45, part 1: Character First Plotting and Building an Audience with Hannah Nicole Maehrer 29:10

3M ago29:10

29:10

Hannah Nicole Maehrer's debut release, Assistant to the Villain, started out as a series of TikTok sketches. Janet sits down with her to talk about building a novel's worth of plot character-first, and using episodic formats to develop characters, settings, and plot for a longer work. They also discuss building a platform and connecting with reader…

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Episode 44, part 2: The Undying Appeal of Vampires with Jason Carl 31:39

3M ago31:39

31:39

Vampires! Their undying appeal is unquestioned. But how can writers, gamemasters and tabletop RPG players inject new life into these monstrous heroes in games and fiction? Join Janet as she sits down with Jason Carl, brand marketing manager for Vampire: The Masquerade, to talk about fresh approaches to writing vampires!…

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Episode 44, part 1: The Undying Appeal of Vampires with Jason Carl 33:07

3M ago33:07

33:07

Vampires! Their undying appeal is unquestioned. But how can writers, gamemasters and tabletop RPG players inject new life into these monstrous heroes in games and fiction? Join Janet as she sits down with Jason Carl, brand marketing manager for Vampire: The Masquerade, to talk about fresh approaches to writing vampires!…

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4.1 Child's Tongue by Monique Laban 39:49

4M ago39:49

39:49

After learning the true history of her land, a young woman returns to her isolated hometown to dispel the propaganda they were told. "Child's Tongue" interrogates our silences and complicity in colonial narratives. Content warnings: Sexual harassment, discussion of war crimes, death of a parent, and heavily implied child abuse Copyright khōréō maga…

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Episode 43, part 2: Collaborative Writing & Space Misfits with Nina Croft & Tracy Wolff 25:19

4M ago25:19

25:19

In this episode, we're talking about science fiction worldbuilding, collaborative writing, and creating a crew of lovable misfits with Tracy Wolff & Nina Croft, bestselling authors of Star Bringer!

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Episode 43, part 1: Collaborative Writing & Space Misfits with Nina Croft & Tracy Wolff 32:27

4M ago32:27

32:27

In this episode, we're talking about science fiction worldbuilding, collaborative writing, and creating a crew of lovable misfits with Tracy Wolff & Nina Croft, bestselling authors of Star Bringer!

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Ep. 163: The Eyeflash Miracles - Recap - Part IV 43:54

3M ago43:54

43:54

The Great Depression ... as described by Philip K. Dick. Support the show by becoming a patron on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Rate and review the show⁠⁠⁠⁠ to help us reach more readers and listeners. Not enough weird fiction in your life? Join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Elder Sign: A Weird Fiction Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠. Love Star Trek? Come find us on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Lower Decks⁠⁠⁠⁠! Neil …

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Episode 42, part 2: Mood, Tone, Theme & Genre in Worldbuilding w Peter Chiykowski 42:04

3M ago42:04

42:04

Are you in the mood... for worldbuilding? Join Janet and our guest Peter Chiykowski of Rock, Paper, Cynic and The Story Engine Deck as we talk about the elements of mood, tone and theme in worldbuilding. These subtle aspects can have a huge impact on how people experience your world - here's how to use them with intention!…

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Episode 42, part 1: Mood, Tone, Theme & Genre in Worldbuilding w Peter Chiykowski 34:18

3M ago34:18

34:18

Are you in the mood... for worldbuilding? Join Janet and our guest Peter Chiykowski of Rock, Paper, Cynic and The Story Engine Deck as we talk about the elements of mood, tone and theme in worldbuilding. These subtle aspects can have a huge impact on how people experience your world - here's how to use them with intention!…

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4.1 Intersected Sky by Andrew Najberg 36:32

4M ago36:32

36:32

An endless beam of light arrives and splits the sky. In the turmoil following the resulting global EMP, aging immigrant Demetri's family collapses and he must grapple for a place in a shattered world. Content warnings: References to the death of a child Copyright khōréō magazine 2024. Story by Andrew Najberg, edited by Kanika Agrawal. Audio edition…

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3.4 Trees Can Have My Soul; in Return, Let Me Have My Grief by Rukman Ragas 11:23

4M ago11:23

11:23

"Trees Can Have My Soul; In Return, Let Me Have My Grief" asks what a mother tongue is when survival requires assimilation. Content warnings: Mild body horror, grief, death of a parental figure, racism Copyright khōréō magazine 2024. Story by Rukman Ragas, edited by Isabella Kestermann. Audio edition read by Ahrreby Anandakumar and produced by Lian…

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3.4 The Ancestors Tell You What to Do When Your Teenage Daughter Is Given a Cursed Wolf Skin from God and Becomes a Mardagayl by Jolie Toomajan 5:22

4M ago5:22

5:22

In Armenian folklore, all werewolves are women. Cursed, punished, feared, shunned. But that doesn't necessarily have to be a bad thing, does it, dear? Copyright khōréō magazine 2024. Story by Jolie Toomajan, edited by Aleksandra Hill. Audio edition read by Eva Roslin and produced by Melissa Ren, with casting by Jenelle DeCosta. Visit khoreomag.com …

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Ep. 162: The Eyeflash Miracles - Recap - Part III 27:34

5M ago27:34

27:34

The Great Depression ... as described by Philip K. Dick. Support the show by becoming a patron on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠Rate and review the show⁠⁠⁠ to help us reach more readers and listeners. Not enough weird fiction in your life? Join us on ⁠⁠⁠Elder Sign: A Weird Fiction Podcast⁠⁠⁠. Love Star Trek? Come find us on the ⁠⁠⁠Lower Decks⁠⁠⁠! Neil Gaiman f…

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3.4 The Maiden Voyage of the Piranha Belle by L.M. Guay 12:47

5M ago12:47

12:47

A deluxe riverboat welcomes the galaxy's wealthiest tourists to the drought-ridden Amazon — but no one's seen her mysterious captain. "The Maiden Voyage of the Piranha Belle" is a flash exploration of colonization and survival. Content warnings: Violence/death (offscreen), colonization, implied human trafficking Copyright khōréō magazine 2024. Stor…

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John F Duffy: A Ballroom For Ghost Dancing 14:30

4M ago14:30

14:30

Episode 257 brings John F Duffy back for his sample reading from his award-winning novel, A Ballroom For Ghost Dancing! Check out our conversation with John from last week in episode 256. It's linked below. John F. Duffy website, mailing list, and social media links A Ballroom For Dancing on Amazon Our interview with John from episode 256 Pop Goes …

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3.4 RAIN FIRE CLOUD by Caroline Hung 14:20

5M ago14:20

14:20

Come one, come all! Witness the fall of a despot alongside the glorious rebirth of one heavenly beast in "RAIN FIRE CLOUD" by Caroline Hung. Copyright khōréō magazine 2024. Story by Caroline Hung, edited by Zhui Ning Chang. Audio edition read by Sam Yeow, with casting and production by Jenelle DeCosta. Visit khoreomag.com and follow us on Twitter, …

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Interview with John F. Duffy 41:52

5M ago41:52

41:52

Writer/Producer, John F. Duffy is our amazing guest for episode 256! We're discussing writing from life experiences, being real with yourself, striving to connect emotionally with the reader, the similarities between film and writing, making time for kids while we can, and our favorite Pokemon LOL! All this and more are only a click away. John F. D…

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