• 372. Parables and Lessons in Plain Sight, with Bill Cates
    Feb 26 2026

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    Author and speaker Bill Cates (not to be confused with Bill Gates, he points out) discusses what exactly a parable is, why lessons in stories are important, and how it is easier to hide them in a narrative than you may think.

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    28 min
  • 371. Art Reflecting Life: Using Humor to Diffuse Intense Situations, with Richard Walter
    Feb 19 2026

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    Screenwriter and former professor Richard Walter stops by to discuss humor in fiction and real life, how we use it within story, and explain why it is an important part of the human condition.

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    19 min
  • 370. Ghosts Are for Everyone: A Deep Dive into Ghosts with Daniel Braum
    Feb 12 2026

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    Author Daniel Braum returns to discuss ghost stories, how they have changed across the centuries, and how the genre has evolved beyond the original ghastly figures of legend.

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    21 min
  • 369. Keeping Your Audience Engaged with Daniel Roth
    Feb 5 2026

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    Editor, filmmaker, and author Daniel Roth swings by to discuss the importance of dialogue and credibility in keeping readers engaged with your story.

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    25 min
  • 368. Under the Surface: A Discussion of Theme with Alida Winternheimer
    Jan 29 2026

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    Author and editor Alida Winternheimer talks about what theme is (and isn't!), the importance of theme within story, and when you should establish it in your writing process. And make sure you listen until the end to hear the special offer that Alida is giving out to our listeners . . .

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    27 min
  • 367. You're Stuck with Me: When Friendships Turn Toxic with Robin Merle
    Jan 22 2026

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    Author and executive coach Robin Merle talks about the dynamics of friendships, what can sour those bonds, and how she explored the darker side of these relationships in her book A Dangerous Friendship.

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    28 min
  • 366. Portrayals of Postpartum Motherhood and Why it Matters with Jaime Parker Stickle
    Jan 15 2026

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    Writer and podcaster Jaime Parker Stickle visits to talk about her book, Vicious Cycle, creating accurate portrayals of postpartum anxiety and depression, and why increasing conversations on this subject is important.

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    27 min
  • 365. Humor and Hard Truths with Matthew Check
    Jan 8 2026

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    Musician and debut author Matthew Check discusses his new memoir, What Would Philip Roth Do?, how he used humor to soften the harshness of reality, and gives his thoughts on the connection between music and writing.

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    Check out his book, What Would Philip Roth Do?:
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    25 min