Ursula Vernon Podcasts

We're both home! But since Ursula was at a book event this week, she gets a week off while I have an amazing talk with Athena Scalzi, and find out how she stays productive. Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Carolina Tiger Rescue Athena Scalzi on Twitter Athena Scalzi on Whatever Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps Native Care Products Remarkable2 Sq…

S9 Ep3 Matt and Mur welcome Mary Robinette Kowal, podcaster, puppeteer, former SFWA president, audiobook narrator, and Hugo Award winning writer. Mary Robinette has had blog posts helping out debut authors, so we decided to pick her brain for a few more pieces of advice, from how to run a kaffeklatch to how to write something cute into your book th…

Hi folks! After a weekend in Indianapolis I recorded this from a hotel in Orlando, so the productivity update is a bit sparse. But to make up for it, we have this AMAZING chat with Sara Nash, and found out how she stays productive! Enjoy! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Trans Lifeline Sara Nash on Twitter Dexcom G6 The Flylady Mise en Pl…

We're back from Hawaii, but Ursula had a bit of dental work so is taking the week off. After a brief update from Kevin, we'll jump right in and talk to Rebecca Martino and fine out how she stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Sleep in Heavenly Peace Stately Pet Supply Stately Pet Supply in Instagram Stately Pet Supply on Fac…

Streamed live, February 27, 2022 S.9 Ep.2 I'm joined at the last minute by Valerie Valdes, my co-editor at Escape Pod! We talk about the whole AI thing and look to shed some light on the current kerfuffle. Links Valerie Valdes Fault Tolerance Escape Pod Matt's site Mur on Focusmate! Mur on Twitter, Instagram, Youtube Newsletter, The Hot Mic Support…

Hi folks! This is our last episode before taking a two week vacation! It has been YEARS since we did an ACTUAL vacation, and so we'll talk about where we are on our various projects and where we hope to be before we leave. After that, we have a lovely chat with the author Tove K. Danovich! Links for this episode: Charity Spotlight: The Livestock Co…

S9 Ep1 Streamed live, February 6, 2022 - next livestream is Feb 27, 2023 How do we, the little guys, handle things like strikes and other uncomfortable news? HarperCollins strike news Tom Monteleone news from File 770 "Missing Stair" concept Links Matt's site Mur on Focusmate! Mur on Twitter, Instagram, Youtube Newsletter, The Hot Mic Support via P…

Hi folks! This week we'll talk about Kevin's new Toys - I mean Tools - that he's using to keep track of things. We'll also check in with Ursula and how her progress is going with edits and the endless pile of things to sign. After that, we read your letters! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: World Central Kitchen Todoist Patboard Modubooq …

S8 Ep22 Streamed live, December 12, 2022 Matt joins us to close down the year and send seasonal greetings! Links Mur on Focusmate! Mur on Twitter, Instagram, Youtube Newsletter, The Hot Mic Support via Patreon! John Anealio on Bandcamp I Should Be Writing tea blends Support local book stores! Station Eternity, Six Wakes, Solo: A Star Wars Story: Ex…

This week we catch up with Ursula on how her glasses and brain meds are going, as well as see where Kevin is on his work. After that we have a lovely chat with James Fair, and find out how he stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: American Red Cross Disaster Services James Fair on LinkedIn Motivate Your Life - 11 Inspiring sto…

Yep, I'm still behind in posting the final episodes for 2022! Here you go! S8 Ep21 Streamed live, December 5, 2022 Matt can't make this episode, so Mur handles it herself! Links Mur on Focusmate! Mur on Twitter, Instagram, Youtube Newsletter, The Hot Mic Support via Patreon! John Anealio on Bandcamp I Should Be Writing tea blends Support local book…

Apologies for the mic issues in the opening discussion, I have no idea what happened there. This week in our productivity updates we have a normal, not very exciting, and typical week. This is a good thing! We also talk about Ursula's soon-to-be-updated eyeglasses, Kevin's hurry-up-and-wait time fillers, an update on our planned trip to HI, and a c…

Now that I've recovered from MAGFest, we're back with a full discussion of our productivity for the past week, updates on how Ursula's new glasses and med changeover are going, and what Kevin is doing since his big project at work is on hold. After all that, we have an amazing talk with Juli Thompson about how she stays productive - and as a bonus,…

I have returned from MAGFest, and boy am I STILL tired. Here is the episode that was supposed to go out last week, where we talk to Dino Sarma about cleaning up after the party, and some thoughts on 2023. Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Planned Parenthood Part 1 - Episode 282 Aftermath of Party Time: Cleaning (Google Doc) The Flylady Fie…

Here we are, the end of 2022 - WE MADE IT! So, as we wrap up one year and head into another, we talk about the progress of Ursula's med changeover, the new Anti-Planner that just came in, and the general chill-ness of the last week. After that, we'll catch up with Dino Sarma, and find out how his 2022 wrapped up. Links for this Episode: Charity Spo…

Hi all! This week, we'll talk about how Kevin has been out of spell slots and why it took almost a week to fix last week's episode. We also discuss Ursula's status, the horror movie rewatch we are doing, and have a "guest appearance" by Sergi. After all that, we talk to Katie Mazeika about how she stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity S…

UPDATED: Fixed the audio edit that had the outro in the middle of the interview. This week we discuss Ursula's med changes, and how that is impacting her productivity - which it shouldn't, since she's allowing herself to use the adjustment period as "sick time." After that, we have an awesome talk with Jazzlyn Stone, freelance comics marketer and w…

This week we'll talk about some upheavals from the last week, and recovering from them. We'll also talk about Ursula's med change, site updates, and then we'll read your letters and comments! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Feeding America (If you aren't in the US, find a local food bank and support them!) Focus@Will Episode 197 with Wil…

It is the week after the US Thanksgiving Holiday., and despite having JUST had a 4 day weekend, Kevin and Ursula are worn out from their respective tasks. The good news is Ursula finished a book today, and has sent it to her editor, but the bad news is she is too tired to appear this week. The better news is that we have a great talk with Special G…

It's the day before Thanskgiving here in the US and all through the house, not much is going on. So we have a brief talk about what we sort-of-got done this week, before catching up with returning guest Cori Large. Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Aseel Cori Large C.A. Endicott Author Site Cori's Instagram Cori's Amazon Page Cori's Ravelr…

Hi folks! We're back this week after Kevin's last trip for 2022. We'll talk about the things we got done this past week, hear both of us lose track of the conversation, and find out about Ursula's most recent weird dream. After that, we have a great interview with long-time listener Rachel Folk! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Cradles to…

We're back from World Fantasy Con, and JUST have enough time to read your letters before Kevin heads off to WindyCon! We also talk about why Kevin is celebrating a success, and how he did it, all the things Ursula has caught up on, and updates about the cats, chickens, and some barking from the ever-present hound. Links for this Episode: Charity Sp…

Kevin has just finished up All Things Open 2022, and is off to join Ursula at World Fantasy Con, so there isn't much of an update this week. So we'll go right into a fantastic talk with Scott Gatz, and find out how he stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Family Equality Scott Gatz on Twitter Queerty Asana Microsoft Todo Smar…

The GET TO WORK HURLEY podcast is a monthly rant about the hustle of making a living as a writer of All of the Things. You can support this podcast each month as a Patron or make a one-time donation. EPISODE TWENTY FIVE: Author Hiron Ennes joins us to discuss their debut novel LEECH (out Sept 27th via Tordotcom). Listen below or Apple Podcasts, Sti…

The GET TO WORK HURLEY podcast is a monthly rant about the hustle of making a living as a writer of All of the Things. You can support this podcast each month as a Patron or make a one-time donation. EPISODE TWENTY FIVE: Author Hiron Ennes joins us to discuss their debut novel LEECH (out Sept 27th via Tordotcom). Listen below or Apple Podcasts, Sti…

Streamed live, October 24, 2022. I was thrilled to have Veronica Roth of Divergent and Chosen Ones fame to come talk about her new book, Poster Girl, and what the business has taught her in her career! Links Mur on Focusmate! Mur on Twitter, Instagram, Youtube Newsletter, The Hot Mic Support via Patreon! John Anealio on Bandcamp I Should Be Writing…

This week is one of the few "normal" weeks we get this month, after having a great time at a local Furry Con this past weekend. We'll talk about what we're up to, how Kevin is Celebrating Success, and check in with Ursula's progress. Then we have an AMAZING talk with Dr. Michael Bishop AKA Blothar the Berserker from GWAR!!!! Links for this Episode:…

Have we got a great episode for you this week! We'll start by talking about our week, Kevin's weekend at MAGCon, and how Ursula is looking forward to being back in her rut after the fall appearance schedule. And after that, we have an excellent talk with Dr. Phillipe Douyon and how he stays productive! Links for this Episode: Charity Spotlight: Har…

Matt had a family emergency so Ursula stepped in to talk about the gross topic of grooming, and whether any one person has the power to make or break your career. Links Mur on Focusmate! Mur on Twitter, Instagram, Youtube Newsletter, The Hot Mic Support via Patreon! John Anealio on Bandcamp I Should Be Writing tea blends Support local book stores! …

Station Eternity is out! Cherie Priest and Chuck Wendig come on the show to celebrate with me! Links Mur on Focusmate! Mur on Twitter, Instagram, Youtube Newsletter, The Hot Mic Support via Patreon! John Anealio on Bandcamp I Should Be Writing tea blends Support local book stores! Station Eternity, Six Wakes, Solo: A Star Wars Story: Expanded Editi…