Do you ever wonder about the lives of the authors you love?Well author Conor Bredin does! Join Conor as he interviews the amazing and fascinating lives of other authors every Monday. By listening to Story of a Storyteller, you'll get great insight into the lives of authors, what it takes to be an author, get great book reccomendations and find out what to read next!
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Writing as a Family with Alex Greenwood
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Come listen to author, podcaster, an PR man Alex Greenwood. He talks about his family, how he got into writing, and finishing a found manuscript of his grandfathers, and publishing it in memorium. If you'd like to see all previous episodes, head over to conorbredin.com/podcast Interested in a free thriller novella? Check out conorbredin.com/freeboo…
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Defending the Law with Reyna Marder Gentin
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Reyna Marder Gentin is an author, and a former criminal defense lawyer. Reyna shares stories from her time in the courtrooms of New York, as well as how she turned away from that career into one of writing. If you'd like to see all previous episodes, head over to conorbredin.com/podcast Interested in a free thriller novella? Check out conorbredin.c…
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Surviving Clerical Sex Abuse with Sandy Kirkham
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Join Conor as he interviews the brave and charming Sandy Phillips Kirkham. Sandy is the author of Let me Prey Upon You, a tell all book about the years she suffered from the sexual abuse of a clergyman at her church. You can read more at www.conorbredin.com/sandy-kirkham If you'd like to see all previous episodes, head over to conorbredin.com/podca…
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Qian Julie Wang returns to the show to discuss reclaiming her name, book tours, audiobooks and more. Her memoir, Beautiful Country, is out now! Read more over at the blog post. You can find it at www.conorbredin.com/qian-julie-wang If you'd like to see all previous episodes, head over to conorbredin.com/podcast Interested in a free thriller novella…
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Compliments changed my life with Conor Bredin
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No you didn't read that wrong, I'm the guest today! Welcome to the first solo show! Head over to www.conobredin.com/solo-show to read more. Time codes for the section you might want! 2:44 All about my Background 10:25 Hear about Writing 16:36 My Podcasting story 26:09 Plans for the Future 29:29 Q&A Session Here's a link to the tweet that made me de…
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Conor speaks with debut author Ginny Myers Sain on what it was like to go from the stage to the page and her first book Dark and Shallow Lies. Read more over at https://www.conobredin.com/ginny-myers-sain-interview If you'd like to see all previous episodes, head over to conorbredin.com/podcast Interested in a free thriller novella? Check out conor…
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Interviews are Stories too with Laura Miller
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Laura Miller, host of the Library Laura podcast and book reviewer/influencer discusses podcasting, and if books should have content warnings! See more over at www.conorbredin.com/laura-miller-interview If you'd like to see all previous episodes, head over to conorbredin.com/podcast Interested in a free thriller novella? Check out conorbredin.com/fr…
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Writing on a dare with Keith A Pearson
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Come meet author Keith A Pearson, who wrote his first book on a dare, and has never looked back! See more at https://www.conorbredin.com/keith-pearson-interview If you'd like to see all previous episodes, head over to conorbredin.com/podcast Interested in a free thriller novella? Check out conorbredin.com/freebook If you enjoyed this episode, pleas…
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What's your Main Quest? with Dixon Reuel
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Dixon Reuel returns to the show on the eve before the launch of her second book Fall of Two. We talk about books, writing, weddings and Dixon explains what her "main quest" is. Read more, including links to Dixon's books, social media, and website over at https://www.conorbredin.com/dixon-reuel-returns If you'd like to see all previous episodes, he…
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Bill Johnson, the Blind Skiier and Author
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Be amazed along with Conor as Bill Johnson tells the story of how he was permanently blinded, and how he skiied a mere 7 months after! Read more about Bill over on the website: https://www.conorbredin.com/bill-johnson-interview If you'd like to see all previous episodes, head over to conorbredin.com/podcast Interested in a free thriller novella? Ch…
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Joanna Penn, a titan of the indie author world, comes to the show to talk about podcasting, writing, and books being better than cuddly toys! Be sure to check out all the links to Joanna's books, podcasts and websites over at the shownotes on https://www.conorbredin.com/joanna-penn-interview If you'd like to see all previous episodes, head over to …
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Writing Post-Apocalyptic Novels with Anya Pavelle
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Conor and Anya Pavelle talk about Star Trek, religious upbringings, post-apocalyptic stories, mermaids, writing, pandemics and more! See more over at https://www.conorbredin.com/anya-pavelle-interview If you'd like to see all previous episodes, head over to conorbredin.com/podcast Interested in a free thriller novella? Check out conorbredin.com/fre…
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Storytelling through Podcasts with NJ Sullivan and Celosia Crane
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Join Conor, NJ Sullivan and Celosia Crane as they discuss telling stories through audio first, woollen suits, and "can you mute?" Be sure to head over to www.conorbredin.com/nj-sullivan-celosia-crane-interview to check out their books, links, podcasts and more! If you'd like to see all previous episodes, head over to conorbredin.com/podcast Interes…
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Winning the Novel Fair with Triona Walsh
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I talk to Triona Walsh, book cover designer and novelist. Triona tells me about her experiences with the Novel Fair, a writing competition. See more including links to Triona's website: www.conorbredin.com/triona-walsh-interview If you'd like to see all previous episodes, head over to conorbredin.com/podcast Interested in a free thriller novella? C…
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Being a Television Writer with Aaron Denius
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Aaron Denius, sci-fi author and poet, speaks to Conor about writing for television, runway modelling, and his childhood in Venezuela. See more at www.conorbredin.com/aaron-denius-interview If you'd like to see all previous episodes, head over to conorbredin.com/podcast Interested in a free thriller novella? Check out conorbredin.com/freebook If you…
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Being a Dyslexic Writer with Chelsea Callahan
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Chelsea Callahan is the author of the Deveraux Witches series. I talk with her about writing, family, and dyslexia. For links to Chelsea's website, social media and books, check out https://www.conorbredin.com/chelsea-callahan-interview/ If you'd like to see all previous episodes, head over to conorbredin.com/podcast Interested in a free thriller n…
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Having Notions with Margaret Ghielmetti
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I get the sheer joy of talking with the infectiously positive Margaret Ghielmetti. We talk creativity, travel, and "notions"! A great episode! You can get links to Margaret's website, twitter, instagram and of course her memoir at the blog post on my site, www.conorbredin.com/margaret-ghielmetti-interview If you'd like to see all previous episodes,…
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Writing, Parenting and Ancestry with Jenn Ashton
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Jenn Ashton is a writer, poet, and painter from Squamish, BC, Canada. We talk about becoming a parent at fifteen, and her squamish heritage. Read more at https://www.conorbredin.com/jenn-ashton-interview If you'd like to see all previous episodes, head over to conorbredin.com/podcast Interested in a free thriller novella? Check out conorbredin.com/…
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Moving Across the World with Marcus Ako.
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Marcus Ako, also known as the Idiot on the Writers Block, came onto the show to tell me all about growing up in Nigeria, acting, and writing. Watch the big "You've gone super red!" moment here: https://youtu.be/iqbRyumDgz4?t=2596 Check out more at conorbredin.com/marcus-ako-interview If you'd like to see all previous episodes, head over to conorbre…
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Can You Write Sci-Fi with Dennis E Taylor
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I got the amazing opportunity to talk to New York Times Bestselling Author Dennis E Taylor. We talk writing, research, and snowboarding! Read more: https://www.conorbredin.com/dennis-taylor-interview If you'd like to see all previous episodes, head over to conorbredin.com/podcast Interested in a free thriller novella? Check out conorbredin.com/free…
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What is Cyberpunk with Anna Mocikat
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Cyberpunk Author Anna Mocikat talks to Conor about film-making, bringing nerds to goth clubs, and cyborgs! It's a fun time! Check out www.conorbredin.com/anna-mocikat-interview for more, including links to Anna's books! ********* Follow the podcast on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/StorytellPod Follow Conor on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/C…
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How to Plan a Series with Dixon Reuel
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Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerPodcast Dixon Reuel is the pen-name of Eve Power, Irish horror author of the Blood Brute series. Conor and Eve talk about her start in poetry, how important planning is when it comes to writing, and much much more. See more https://www.conorbredin.com/dixon-reuel-interview FOLLOW DIXON REUEL! Dix…
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Designing Games and Writing Books with Joshua Gillingham
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Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerPodcast Joshua Gillingham is a Canadian teacher, author and game designer. He speaks with Conor about how his love of music, love of all things Viking, and more, made him the storyteller he is today. See more... https://www.conorbredin.com/joshua-gillingham-interview FOLLOW JOSHUA! Joshua on Twit…
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Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerPodcast Andrew Shanahan is the founder of Man v Fat and the author of Before and After. We speak about his career as a journalist, his time working for a children's science magazine, the worst injury ever (no really, EVER) and of course, his first fiction work, Before and After. Read more at www.…
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What is Spirituality with Lali A Love
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Episode Summary! Lali A Love is the author of Heart of a Warrior Angel and The Decoding of Jo. She is also a poet and has two collections of poetry out, The Joy of Infinite Transcendence and her recently released Ananda: Poetry for the Soul. She and Conor talk about all things spiritual! Read more here: www.conorbredin.com/lali-love-interview Links…
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Parenting over Long Distances with Mike Coles
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Episode Summary! Being an accomplished lawyer wasn't enough for Mike Coles! He also developed the app "Choose Your Reader", so that he could tell his son a bedtime story. Conor and Mike talk about overcoming being a father, the time and energy that goes into making an app, and being a writer. Read more here: www.conorbredin.com/mike-coles-interview…
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Find your Passion with Eve McDonnell
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Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerPodcast Eve McDonnell is the author of Elsetime, a children's novel about a time-travelling crow and two children from different times. Join Conor and Eve as they discuss her fascinating journey to being a children's author, and how a fortune-teller told her what to do. Read more here at https://…
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How to Be Funny with Ross Young (S2, Ep4)
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REVIEW THE SHOW! https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/story-of-a-storyteller-1414307 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerPodcast Ross Young is the author of Deadheads and Get Ted Dead, both of which he sets in the Gloomwood setting, the realm of the Grim Reaper! Ross and Conor speak about what effect moving around a lot as a child ha…
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Listen to your Inner Ding with Jennifer Benson (S2, Ep 3)
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Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerPodcast Jennifer Benson is a teacher in New York State in America. She has written her upcoming memoir "Beautiful Possibilities: A Woman's Inspiring 13-Year Journey of Living in the Middle East". Jennifer talks about her experiences living in the Middle East, uprooting her life twice, and survivi…
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Working Class Writers with Dougie Brimson (S2, Ep2)
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Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerPodcast Dougie Brimson is an author and screenwriter. He specialises in "lad lit" and "hooligan lit" or "hooleylit". He tells the story of how he got to Hollywood with the film Green Street and how he took advantage of Euro 96 and published his first book "Everywhere we go". Read more here https:…
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Coming out Later in Life with David Ledain (S2, Ep1)
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David Ledain is the author of Gay Dads, Forbidden Fruit, and Having Gay Sex. David and Conor talk about David's coming out story, how it affected his marriage and his role as a father, and how finding other men like him led to his new career as a writer. David is one of six men in the Rainbow Dads podcast, as well as a member of the Queer Britain M…
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Christmas Special: Krampus is comin' to town!
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Welcome to the first Christmas special of the show! Stories can be told in all sorts of ways: Novels, comic books, movies, television, and of course Role Playing Games! Join Halo, Stephen and Ross as they create the characters of Sir Nicolas Cage, Sir Samuel and Morgarth the Destroyer and are asked to solve a murder mystery! Follow all our guests b…
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S1 Ep10: Jennifer Burke is a Storyteller!
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EPISODE SUMMARY: Jennifer Burke is the author of The Secret Son, Levi’s Gift, and One Monday Morning. Having one of the more unique paths to publishing, Jenny speaks about winning a competition that landed her a three-book deal, the importance of having a good support structure, and balancing writing and life. LINKS: Jenny on Twitter: https://twitt…
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Reading Changes Lives with Chris Hooley
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EPISODE SUMMARY: Chris Hooley is the author of “Death, just Grinn and Bear it” as well as the upcoming “Kill-Her”. He’s also a co-host of “The Writing Community Chat Show” and English teacher. In this interview, Conor and Chris speak about the importance of reading, how the lows in life can change it, and more. Read more here: conorbredin.com/chris…
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Writing for Children with Sarah Webb
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EPISODE SUMMARY: Sarah Webb is the author of 40 books, the vast majority of which for children. Sarah is very passionate about children’s books, as well as creativity and writing. Sarah tells Conor all about her upbringing in Dalkey, writing creative non-fiction for children, and the life of a full-time author. This is the audio version of the podc…
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EPISODE SUMMARY: From Northern Ireland, Stephen Black is a civil servant, father, husband, and marathon runner as well as a blogger and author. His first book is Skelly’s Square, where the main character deals with mental health issues, as well as a supernatural crisis! Conor and Stephen chat away about how important supportive partners are when pu…
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Turning Hardship into Power with Qian Julie Wang
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EPISODE SUMMARY: Chinese-American Qian Julie Wang is a Yale graduate and a commercial litigator. She is also the author of “Beautiful Country: A Memoir of an undocumented childhood”, a book where she tells all about her personal history of being an undocumented immigrant in the US. Conor and Julie talk about her childhood, how teachers weren’t alwa…
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From the Air Force to the Page with Bob Cubitt (S1, Ep5)
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EPISODE SUMMARY: Bob Cubitt is the author of over 22 books in a huge variety of genres, from military fiction to science fiction. He speaks with Conor about his experiences growing up in a military family, to joining the British Air Force and then the British Mail Service. He speaks about how writing was always there for him in his adult life, and …
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Don't be Normal, be Yourself with Halo Scot (S1, Ep4)
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EPISODE SUMMARY: Halo Scot is the author of Edge of the Breach, a sci-fi, fantasy, crime mash-up, as well as another of the co-founders of QueerIndie.com. Halo and Conor speak about how dark books can get, as well as how important it is for authors and all storytellers to ignore what the ‘norm’ is and to focus on their own voice. See More: www.cono…
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From Games to Books with Nemanja Pavlović (S1, Ep2)
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EPISODE SUMMARY: Nemanja Pavlović is a fantasy writer, illustrator, and blogger from Bosnia. Nemanja speaks about how the world he created as a child grew up with him, and how he altered it and changed it to become a world he could set an adult fantasy series in. Conor and Nemanja also talk about illustrations and why they don’t appear in adult nov…
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Surviving Two Shipwrecks with Mario Dell'Olio (S1, Ep 3)
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EPISODE SUMMARY: Mario Dell’Olio is a musician, teacher, choir director, co-founder of QueerIndie.com and an author. He has two books currently published, his memoir Coming About, and his romance novel Body and Soul. Mario and Conor talk extensively about his experiences at sea that led to writing Coming About, being gay and catholic, as well as hi…
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Getting Inspired to Write with CJ Aggett (S1, Ep1)
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EPISODE SUMMARY: Welshman Chris Aggett joins Conor for the very first episode of the podcast. Chris is the author of Deep: Embers of Life, and Deep: Climb of Truth, as well as one of the hosts of The Writing Community Chat Show. Conor and Chris talk about how Chris’ grandfather’s influence made him choose to write, how his love of film helps his wr…
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Welcome to Story of a Storyteller, the podcast where host Conor Bredin (@Conor_the_Geek) gets to know the life stories of other storytellers, and what made them start writing! If you can't wait a whole week to listen, subscribe on Patreon and get every episode a whole week early! There are some amazing perks to being a Patreon supporter so click th…
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