In this episode, we hang out with New York Times bestselling author of the low-stakes cozy fantasy LEGENDS & LATTES. We discuss learning from narrating and the importance of reading out loud, writing methods, and how Travis' independently-publi

Episode 16 - Joe R. Lansdale

Jul 17th, 2023 1h 9m

Had as a blast with Joe as we talked about a whole slew of stuff, including writing racism and "The Drowned Man," as well as Joe's new releases. Joe R. Lansdale’s website: www.joerlansdale.com Jason Brant’s author website: https://www.authorjas

Episode 15 - Josh Malerman

Sep 4th, 2022 1h 4m

Josh Malerman is one passionate guy, and hearing him talk is always an uplifting experience. In this episode, we discuss producing films and the scourge of Hollywood, methods of writing, video documenting the writing of a book, unique forms of

Episode 14 - Ronald Kelly

Aug 21st, 2022 1h

In this episode, we hang out with author Ronald Kelly and discuss his (highly recommended) autobiography SOUTHERN FRIED & HORRIFIED, as well as the fall of publishers, major changes in the industry over the years, and why he chooses not to inde

Episode 13 - Tim Waggoner

Jul 24th, 2022 56m 53s

In this episode, we have a fascinating discussion with award-winning author Tim Waggoner about writing TV/movie tie-ins and novelizations. Tim Waggoner’s website: https://writinginthedarktw.blogspot.com/Tim Waggoner’s Author Central page: https

Episode 12 - J. Thorn

Jul 3rd, 2022 54m 29s

In this episode, we talk with author/podcaster/entrepreneur J. Thorn about podcasting, branching out beyond selling books, burning out, discovering new potential, and the dangers of Amazon exclusivity. J Thorn’s website: https://jthorn.net/J Th

Episode 11 - Tim Meyer

Jun 5th, 2022 58m 6s

In this episode, we hang out with Tim Meyer and talk screenplays, Worwmood being optioned for film, IngramSpark, small presses, self-publishing, and his new dino-western, Pteranodon Canyon.Tim Meyer's Website: https://timmeyerwrites.com/ Tim Me

Episode 10 - Edward Lorn

May 22nd, 2022 1h

In this episode, we hang out with author/content creator Edward Lorn about writing under pseudonyms, ghostwriting, and hybrid publishing. Edward Lorn’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/EdwardLornEdward Lorn's Author Central page: https://www.amazon

Episode 9 - Alan Baxter

May 9th, 2022 55m 56s

In this episode, we speak with British-Australian award-winning author Alan Baxter about writing fight scenes, book distribution, Roo, The Gulp, and the importance of networking for organic sales. Alan’s website: https://www.alanbaxteronline.co

Episode 8 - Tyler Jones

Apr 24th, 2022 1h 2m

In this episode, we speak with author Tyler Jones about self-publishing stigmas, querying agents, fixing old manuscripts, patience, and Chuck Palahniuk advice. Tyler’s website: https://www.tylerjones.net/Jason Brant’s author website: https://w

Episode 8 - Tyler Jones

Apr 24th, 2022 1h 2m

Episode 7 - Zach Bohannon

Apr 10th, 2022 1h 3m

Description: In this episode, we speak with author Zach Bohannon about audio books, Kindle Unlimited, box sets, and writing post-apocalyptic/dystopian fiction. Also, Chad reveals he still doesn’t know what he’s doing with his trilogy.Zach’s web

Episode 7 - Zach Bohannon

Apr 10th, 2022 1h 3m

Episode 6 - Michaelbrent Collings

Mar 27th, 2022 1h 13m

In this episode we hang out with international best-selling author Michaelbrent Collings and discuss being a positive person when networking, the ups and downs of using a pseudonym, going wide, and more. Also, how Chad got his KDP account tempo

Episode 5 - Kealan Patrick Burke

Mar 14th, 2022 1h 6m

In this episode, we speak with author/graphic artist Kealan Patrick Burke about hybrid publishing, creating book covers, writing a graphic novel, John Carpenter, and Mike Flanagan. Kealan’s website: https://www.kealanpatrickburke.com/Kealan’s b

Episode 4 - Sadie Hartmann

Feb 27th, 2022 59m 33s

In this episode, we discuss Sadie Hartman’s horror entrepreneurship and go behind the scenes with how much is involved with the Night Worms subscription package, also freelancing full-time, and what makes a good and bad read. Also, Chad's mic w

Episode 3 - Dan Padavona

Feb 13th, 2022 59m 23s

In this episode, we hang out with thriller/horror author Dan Padavona and discuss the many strategies he has used to skyrocket his sales, with focus on ads, covers, having a game plan, and writing in a series. Dan's website: https://www.danpada

Episode 2 - Armand Rosamilia

Jan 30th, 2022 1h 8m

In this episode, we speak with author Armand Rosamilia about self publishing a series versus stand-alones, switching genres, podcasting, and the state of the horror community. Armand's website: https://armandrosamilia.com/ Buy Chad's new book C

Episode 1 - Hunter Shea

Jan 16th, 2022 52m 2s

We speak with author Hunter Shea about self publishing versus small press, when publishers go under, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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