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Join journalist Kirk McElhearn as he interviews writers of all kinds about their processes, routines, and how they use Scrivener, the app dedicated to long-form writing. In the first half of the show, writers share their experiences and their different approaches to getting words down on the page; in the second half, they get into the specifics of how they use Scrivener to help them. Whether you’re a Scrivener user or just interested in writing, this podcast has something for you.
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The Craziness That Lives Inside My Head!

Eric Stephen Booth (Booth-Driver-Robinson)

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Eric Stephen Booth, a BRIO, (Bronx Recognizes Its Own), Award winner, 2x BETA, (Bronx Excellence In Television Access), Award winner, a Playwright, Poet, Director, Filmmaker, Editor, Producer, CEO of Fruta Extrana Productions LLC and the Author of the Nemesis Horizon Project Novel Series, has ventured out into producing his own podcast.A 70-year-old black gay American male talks about his earthbound experiences living in the United States of America. This podcast is not for children or peopl ...
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Welcome to your literary happy hour, Writers Drinking Whiskey, the show where you find more than your next read: you find your next AUTHOR, along with cocktail recipes, travel advice, life hacks, and book readings from the authors themselves. Hosted by award-winning author William R. Hincy, the show takes #booktok to another level with engaging, in-depth, and merrily irreverent conversations with today’s most interesting writers. And for our writers joining us, there are plenty of creative w ...
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THE BIBLIO FILE is a podcast about "the book," and an inquiry into the wider world of book culture. Hosted by Nigel Beale it features wide ranging, long-form conversations with authors, poets, book publishers, booksellers, book editors, book collectors, book makers, book scholars, book critics, book designers, book publicists, literary agents and many others inside the book trade and out - from writer to reader.
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U.P. Notable Books Club

Upper Peninsula Publishers & Authors Association

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Each month, the U.P. Notable Books Club brings you another award-winning author Q&A from Michigan's Upper Peninsula. These writers have been awarded the U.P. Notable Books Award and host a lively discussion with a dial-in audience as moderated by Evelyn Gathu, Director of the Crystal Falls District Community Library in Crystal Falls, Michigan.
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TL;DR (i.e., give me the elevator pitch!) description: Being a producer of creative projects and a mother don’t need to be mutually exclusive pursuits—how can we as parents in early postpartum (and well beyond!) reframe and reclaim the work we do as creatives and caregivers, to be seen as productive, valued, and meaningful? Join novelist and host Kaitlin Solimine on this journey to reframing postpartum and caregiving as worthy of intellectual, philosophical, and socially-impactful pursuit. L ...
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Hi there from Joni B. Cole, author of "Good Naked: Reflections on How to Write More, Write Better, and Be Happier." This podcast gives me the chance to ask notable authors about what they write, how they write, and why they write. Plus, I throw in the odd question or two to help us get to know each author a little bit better as a person. Eavesdrop along with a new episode every Thursday. Visit Joni B. Cole at jonibcole.com Producer: Helmut Baer Music credit: "Upbeat Forever" by Kevin MacLeod ...
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AAWW Radio is the podcast of the Asian American Writers' Workshop, an NYC literary arts space at the intersection of migration, race, and social justice. Listen to AAWW Radio and you’ll hear selected audio from our current and past events, as well as occasional original episodes. We’ve hosted established writers like Claudia Rankine, Maxine Hong Kingston, Roxane Gay, Amitav Ghosh, Ocean Vuong, Solmaz Sharif, and Jenny Zhang. Our events are intimate and intellectual, quirky yet curated, and d ...
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0000017a-15d9-d736-a57f-17ff8a330001The Bookshelf features authors from around New Hampshire and the region, as well as books about New Hampshire by authors from anywhere. Covering mostly fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry, it also features literary conferences, events and trends.Hosted by Peter Biello, The Bookshelf airs every other Friday on All Things Considered.What's on your bookshelf? Let us know by sending an email to books@nhpr.org.
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Who knew that the small mountain town of Durango had such an active art scene! Four Corners Arts Forum features art that is visual, performance, literary, musical, corporal, culinary, and art that you may not have thought of as art. Host Margy Dudley finds remarkable stories of creative and dedicated artists who have long lived at the corners of our minds, and brings them to the center of our conversations.
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Growing up in the punk/hardcore scene and with a background in proactive police work, gang suppression, homicide investigations, informant development, and training, Brian Sanders has a natural knack for conversation. With guests ranging from musicians, authors, free-thinking first responders, entrepreneurs, reformed extremists, undercover detectives, gang members, drug dealers, and subject matter experts in various fields, Brian Sanders delivers conversations you never knew you wanted to hear.
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Jennifer Lynch #1 Amazon author interviews guests with an inspiring message to share writes, artists, therapists and authors Join me to talk about their fascinating journeys. Some shows we will have call ins and live readings. Jennifer lives in Suffolk, UK and is a working therapist and soul coach as well as being psychic. She loves the angels who inspired her to write her book We Hear You Angels. Jennifer also writes spiritual novels to help women grow and step into their power. Personal co ...
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This is volume 1 of 2. One of the most quirky, eccentric and endearing heroes to ever be depicted in fiction, the chivalrous Don Quixote is sure to capture hearts while bringing tears of laughter to your eyes. If you've never encountered the Knight from La Mancha before, get set for a delightful sojourn through the Spanish countryside, across the fertile countryside of Central Spain. Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra was an immediate success when it was first published in 1605 and ...
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The last time I ran into renowned book scholar Jonathan Rose (at a SHARP conference) he mentioned that he was doing some work on Playboy magazine. ‘Way more women readers than you’d expect!’ he told me. Rose is an accomplished author. His groundbreaking and award-winning book, The Intellectual Life of the British Working Classes, first published in…
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In this episode I speak with long time Durango local Terry Bacon, Phd. He is a novelist, poet, playwright and author of professional books. Before he became a full-time fiction writer he was an adjunct professor at the University of Utah, a consultant in a writing training firm and a co-founder of Lore International, a widely respected executive de…
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Ask yourself, "Have I ever met a person who has written several children's books, served in Iraq, sang for a hardcore band, won an award for photography, filmed a documentary, published numerous magazine articles, written a collection of poetry, and can talk for hours about reptiles?" Meet Stan Lake! Enjoy the show and check him out on IG @catching…
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Are author’s heroes? Join us as we examine award-winning author and superstar fantasy writer Ken Liu’s journey via the beats of the Hero’s Journey. We also discuss dealing with failure and how AI affects writing and what role it might play in assisting writers (and readers!) in the future. Today’s drinking game: drink whenever the audio gets garble…
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Eleanor Stanford is the author of four books of poetry, all from Carnegie Mellon University Press. Her most recent, Blue Yodel, is forthcoming this fall. Eleanor’s interest in birth- not just in a personal context but through a global lens, through the ways that people and other cultures experience it- brought her to Brazil, where she was a Fulbrig…
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In this episode I speak with Paolo Bacigalupi, best selling science fiction author of The Water Knife and The Windup Girl. His writing has also won a Hugo and Nebula award, the Theodore Sturgeon Memorial Award and the John W. Campbell Memorial Award and is a three time winner of the Locus award. He has also written short stories and the young adult…
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Season 5: Episode 6--The UP Notable Book Club presents Julie Buchholtz speaking about her book "Who Am I?." The Crystal Falls Community District Library in partnership with the U.P. Publishers & Authors Association (UPPAA) presents author events with winners of the UP Notable Book List. For more information please visit the links below www.UPPAA.or…
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Karen Etingin is the proprietor of L'Affichiste, a vintage poster shop in Montreal. Here's the scoop: "Working with private, corporate and institutional clients, L'Affichiste deals in vintage posters on a global level. The gallery provides evaluations of private, corporate and museum collections of posters, and is a member of the internationally re…
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Join me for conversation with Adam Swanson one of the world’s foremost performers of vintage American popular music, including ragtime, early jazz and the Great American Songbook. He is a four-time winner of the World Championship Old-Time Piano Playing Contest, and a featured performer and lecturer at ragtime and jazz festivals across the US and a…
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From his days as a soldier in the US Army to singer of Dropkick Murphys to being a Boston Firefighter, frontman of one of the greatest bands of all time, STREET DOGS, Michael McColgan talks about his sobriety, the power of a positive mindset, tour life, the world of first responders and more. If you haven't heard of STREET DOGS go check them out! @…
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Natasha Bell writes psychological thrillers and teaches creative writing. Show notes: Natasha Bell His Perfect Wife How author Ken Follett sold nearly 200 million books (video showing how he writes) Faber Academy: Finish Your Draft Catherine Lacey: Biography of X Learn more about Scrivener, and check out the ebook Take Control of Scrivener. If you …
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The sixth annual Durango Playfest begins Tuesday June 25th and runs through Sunday June 30, 2024. Join me for a conversation with Felicia Meyer, the Artistic Director of Playfest and producer of the annual event. She is also the Associate Professor at the Theatre Department at Fort Lewis College in Durango which partners with Playfest. Also joining…
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We will be eschewing all safety standards and jumping directly into HARM’S WAY to celebrate the release of New York Times bestselling author John Gilstrap’s latest book entitled, you guessed it, HARM’S WAY. But in usual WRITERS DRINKING WHISKEY fashion, we meander our way there, discussing John’s time as a volunteer fireman, the first amendment iss…
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“Companies oftentimes see dancers, especially women, "unable" to have a career, a professional career after they're becoming mothers. And that's also part of the patriarchy because this is not how it works. Having a child and coming back to work, it can potentialize your work in so many ways. It can bring a broader vision for yourself and for other…
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At the age of 18, he was sentenced to 18 years in prison for attempted murder. While in prison, he was recruited into the Nazi skinhead movement and introduced to the world of race-based hate. Eric Hebert and Brian Sanders talk about Eric's life on the yard, the methods in which inmates are recruited, the meanings of certain acronyms and numbers in…
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Michael Lista is an investigative journalist, essayist and poet who lives in Toronto. I’ve followed his career now for some fifteen years. He’s written true crime for the better part of a decade. His story “The Sting” is being adapted by Adam Perlman, Robert Downey Jr., and Team Downey, into a television series for Apple TV+. We talk here about Mic…
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Aria Petty One, “Durango’s Favorite Drag Queen” joins me for a conversation about the art of drag in Durango, a small mountain town. Her goal is to bring an art form that you normally have to go to a big city to experience to the Southwest area creating a safe and supportive environment where drag performers can can spread joy, laughter and connect…
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He's a talker! Gary Edgington has the background in copland most people only read about. FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force Deployment to Iraq as a Counter Terrorist expert advisor Like most real hard chargers, Gary, is willing to share his knowledge and experiences so others can learn from them. He opens up about the line-of-duty murder of his father …
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This episode of Postpartum Production was recorded live at Blackbird Books Bookstore and Cafe in San Francisco, on a warm Spring day in the shop's back garden. This beautiful event was co-hosted by Recess Collective, a local San Francisco organization that builds inclusive community-centered spaces for families, particularly in the early years of p…
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Send us a Text Message. Eric and his guest, River Braun, discuss ways to handle anxiety. River Braun's mission is to empower queer individuals to heal past traumas, work through the root causes of anxiety, and transform their lives through holistic mind-body practices. He's dedicated to providing accessible and impactful coaching that fosters authe…
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Mysto The Magi first fell in love with magic at the age of 12 when he performed his first professional show. He has since performed more than 10,000 magic shows over 30 years throughout the country. His shows are inspired by the timeless traditions of Vaudeville creating an organic and exciting program! As a performer and storyteller Mysto has won …
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Prolific author, poet, naturalist, "lister," and Hincy's former professor, Charles Hood stops by Writers Drinking Whiskey to discuss his latest book, A SALAD ONLY THE DEVIL WOULD EAT: THE JOYS OF UGLY NATURE. We discuss what he loves about mixed ecologies, why he describes the Antelope Valley as "the place old sofas crawl to the end of the road to …
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Send us a Text Message. Eric and his guest, Justin Haar, discusses the topic Intimacy and the fear of abandonment when it comes to dealing with date apps. Justin built the Eden platform, is a former college tennis player and believes that the solution to solve most of the worlds problems and to bring the world closer together is to create closer an…
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"It's about history, it's about family lineage, and it's about what we bring into the world." - Remica Bingham-Risher We continue our exploration of birth and creativity with Remica Bingham-Risher. Remica is the author of Conversion, which was winner of the Naomi Long Magit Poetry Award, What We Ask of Flesh, which was shortlisted for the Hurston W…
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Show notes: Wendy van Camp The Planets SFWA - Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association The Curate’s Brother: A Jane Austen Variation of Persuasion NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) Stuart Horwitz: Blueprint Your Bestseller Learn more about Scrivener, and check out the ebook Take Control of Scrivener. If you like the podcast, please foll…
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Send us a Text Message. Eric interviews Neil Laird, the author of Prime Time Travelers (Jared Plummer vs. the Ancient World): A Whimsical Romantic MM Portal Fantasy... https://a.co/d/0018FAbZ Eric & Neil discuss the similarities of gay males in the 21st century to ancient times. Support the Show. https://a.co/d/45zcB3L…
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Great leaders have to be doers and have the actual working knowledge to fight crime and disrupt criminal organizations. The best in the business, Chief Deputy MATT THOMAS (2nd in command) aka "Deputy One Time," is back! His book, INTERCEPTORS, is a must read for any proactive cop, deputy, agent, leader, or supporter out there. Go check him out on I…
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Ian Birch is "former editorial director of Hearst UK and Emap. He began his magazine career in the late 1970s as a reporter for Melody Maker before moving to Smash Hits where he was assistant editor for three years. His first launch and editorship came in the late 1980s with Sky Magazine. At Hearst UK he was publisher of Company, Esquire and Harper…
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Lauren Lapkus is an American actress and comedian known for portraying Susan Fisher in the Netflix comedy drama series Orange is the New Black. She played Jess in the HBO comedy drama series Crashing, she's appeared in the television series Are You There, Chelsea?, Hot in Cleveland, Clipped, The Big Bang Theory, and Good Girls, the films Jurassic W…
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Some time ago, two cats on Instagram started chatting about police work and how to find balance...and now they jump on the mic to talk about real police work, recruiting, the true believers who are graduating police academies and rolling out on patrol. Eric Tung, is the host of Blue Grit Radio, a current police leader, and runs the Blue Grit Wellne…
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Season 5: Episode 4--The UP Notable Book Club presents Rod Sadler speaking about his book "Grim Paradise: The Cold Case Search for the Mackinac Island Killer." The Crystal Falls Community District Library in partnership with the U.P. Publishers & Authors Association (UPPAA) presents author events with winners of the UP Notable Book List. For more i…
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While vacationing in Fort Bragg, California, I stumbled into a local indie bookstore and bought a book from their "local author spotlight" section. After the owner mentioned what a great reader its author was, a Mr. Joe Smith, I left my information in the off chance Joe would ever like to come on the show. Well, I got two poets for one! Join me in …
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Author Burt Baldwin from Bayfield, Colorado has just published a new anthology of poetry titled Selected Poems from 1973-2023. He is a graduate of Rutgers University and the Methodist Theological School in Ohio after which he became the Assistant Chaplain at Ohio Wesleyan. He has been an educator for over 40 years teaching at Franklin University, P…
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Joining me on the program are John Thomas and Charmaine Stewart who together recently published a music book written for guitar with a collection of John’s songs from his life and musical career. Charmaine listened to the recordings and transcribed his songs by writing out the musical notations, time signature, key, chords and lyrics using a music …
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In this episode I have the pleasure of speaking with the multi-talented Durango artist Miki Harder. She is known for her incredibly unique and beautiful drawings, paintings, illustrations and sculpture. She graduated from Fort Lewis College in Durango with a degree in Fine Art and Biology where many professors influenced her work through their teac…
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Join me for a conversation with the new Executive Director of the Durango Arts Center, Jason Lythgoe. This is an exciting new role for Lythgoe who has already been involved with the Arts Center for over a decade teaching and managing the youth and adult theatre programs. He has always had a passion for community based arts and its power to enrich l…
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We’re so excited to introduce listeners today to Amy Bornman: a poet, textile artist, and parent living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as well as the author of two books of poetry, There is a Future (Paraclete Press Poetry, 2020), Broken Waters (forthcoming), and co-author of How to Sew Clothes (Abrams Books, 2023). Amy has literally made creative pi…
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Kate Heartfield writes historical fantasy novels, games, and stories. Show notes: Kate Heartfield The Embroidered Book The Valkyrie John Gardner, Grendel Aeon Timeline Vajra Chandrasekera, The Saint of Bright Doors Learn more about Scrivener, and check out the ebook Take Control of Scrivener. If you like the podcast, please follow it in Apple Podca…
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What do pot lucks, swinging, and writing collaboration have in common? The answer: WRITERS DRINKING WHISKEY. Join author, editor and hilarious gentleman Keir Graff and I as we discuss failure, the power of persistence, how swingers can bring (writers) together, and the new book THE ROYAL GAME, written under the Linda Keir pen name. Keir also provid…
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In this episode I'm excited to be speaking with long time Durango community member Maureen May, a well respected and accomplished artist who uses a variety of different media in her work. She grew up in a supportive family with 15 children and parents who found the time to expose her to museums, opera and theatre in her hometown of Chicago. Through…
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Did boy band, NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK, come from the Boston hardcore scene? Is it possible that punk/hardcore can lead a young adult into becoming a first responder? EK jumps on as an energetic guest telling of his days being a 13 year old drummer in a band called, "Miracle Boy," with then middle -schooler Jordan Knight (yes...that Jordan Knight of N…
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Raised in the war on drugs, Kevin Dixie "The Real NOC," saw first hand the effects of over policing, officer corruption, and the effects of fatherlessness in his city. But he also witnessed the positive effects of engaged officers putting in real work. Civil Rights advocate and firearms coach, KD talks about his days of working law enforcement in S…
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In this episode, we sit with contemporary artist Ashley January to discuss her powerful paintings inspired by maternal experiences. Ashley delves into themes of preeclampsia, premature birth, and birth trauma, shining a spotlight on the Black maternal mortality and morbidity crisis in America. Her art is not just a reflection of her personal journe…
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Former Nazi skinhead and current FIREFIGHTER, Christian Picciolini has worked for the last two decades converting over 600 individuals from white supremacist groups, street gangs, and terrorist organizations. His first book, White American Youth, documents his early days as one of the first Nazi skinheads in America to form a band and tour Europe. …
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