SKIP INTRO - (5:02)ADVICE SEGMENT - (1:35:22) Today's preface features Historical Fiction/Fantasy author Judith Starkston. Among others, Judith's publications include the Tesha Series and Hand of Fire: A Novel of Briseis and the Trojan War. If

#24 — TAP Out: The Tortured Artist (trap)

7 days ago 15m 14s

Does art demand suffering? Does physical, emotional, and mental duress benefit the artist? In this TAP Out, we examine the Tortured Artist, including its beneficiaries, detractors, and the pernicious effects of excess adversity. -Sam on Linktr

#23 – Dick Wybrow

17 days ago 1h 26m

SKIP INTRO - (4:09)ADVICE SEGMENT - (1:18:06) Today's preface features humorous thriller and supernatural author, Dick Wybrow. Dick's novels include the Wolfwere Series and the Hell Inc. Series. If you'd like to learn more about Dick, check out

#22 — TAP Out: Literary Grubhub

Apr 6th, 2024 16m 49s

What is art? What is product, and where do they—if at all—coalesce? Paired with self-publishing, “Hustle Culture” has created opportunities at scale for authors to make money on their own terms. But is there a price to be paid when prolific out

#21 – Jennifer Manocherian

Apr 1st, 2024 1h 50m

SKIP INTRO - (6:01)ADVICE SEGMENT - (1:40:39) Today's preface features author, theater producer & screenwriter, Jennifer Manocherian. Jennifer's creative works include novels and plays such as Alpha Bette and Cockroaches & Cologne. If you'd lik

#20 – Liz Leiby

Mar 8th, 2024 2h 5m

SKIP INTRO - (3:30) ADVICE SEGMENT - (1:45:47) Today's preface features Romance author, Liz Leiby. Liz's publications include Love Again, and Deva Vu. If you want to learn more about Liz and her publications, check out lizleiby.com. SHOW NOTES:

#19 – Rich LaMonica

Mar 5th, 2024 1h 24m

SKIP INTRO - (6:21)ADVICE SEGMENT - (1:14:28) Today's preface features author & podcaster, Rich LaMonica. Rich's publications include Out of the Darkness and 13 Step Guide to Success. He also hosts The MisFitnation podcast. If you want to learn

#18 – Steven Healt

Feb 5th, 2024 1h 51m

SKIP INTRO - (5:42) SKIP WARHAMMER SEGMENT - (1:14:27) ADVICE SEGMENT - (1:41:38) Today's preface features Dystopian, Sci-fi, and Fantasy author, Steven Healt. Steven's publications include the Amboy Series. If you want to learn more about Stev

#17 – C.P. James

Jan 12th, 2024 2h 52m

SKIP INTRO - (3:14) ADVICE SEGMENT - (2:23:16) Today's preface features Science Fiction author, C.P. James. C.P.'s publications include the Reassembly series, The Cytocorp Saga, and more. If you want to learn more about C.P. and his publication

#16 – Andrew McConnell

Oct 25th, 2023 1h 36m

SKIP INTRO - (6:03) ADVICE SEGMENT - (1:05:51) Today's preface features Non-Fiction & Self-Help author, Andrew McConnell. Andrew's publications include Get Out of My Head: Creating Modern Clarity with Stoic Wisdom, numerous articles and blogs o

#15 – Shauna Lawless

Sep 20th, 2023 1h 41m

SKIP INTRO - (5:05) ADVICE SEGMENT - (1:23:04) Today's preface features Historical & Epic Fantasy author, Shauna Lawless. Shauna's novels, The Children of Gods and Fighting Men (1) (Gael Song) & Words of Kings and Prophets utilize Irish mytholo

#14 – Joshua Scott Edwards

Sep 2nd, 2023 1h 38m

SKIP INTRO - (4:50) Today's preface features Epic Fantasy author, Joshua Scott Edwards. Josh's debut novel, An Ocean of Others (Dance of the Sibling Suns Book 1) is the first installment in his Dungeons & Dragons-inspired series. If you want to

#13 – P.L. Stuart

Aug 15th, 2023 1h 25m

SKIP INTRO - (4:18) Today's preface features Epic Fantasy author & booktuber, P.L. Stuart. P.L.'s latest novel, Lord and King is the third installment in the Drowned Kingdom Saga. He is also the co-host of PAGE CHEWING on YouTube. If you want t

#12 – Laurie Wright

Jun 27th, 2023 1h 30m

SKIP INTRO - (4:49) Today's preface stars author, podcaster, and business coach Laurie Wright. Laurie's publications include numerous children's books such as I Can Handle it!, her Mindful Mantra Collections for kids, as well as excellent Teac

#11 – Jacopo Della Quercia (Part Two)

Jun 7th, 2023 37m 50s

SKIP INTRO - (4:06) Today's episode is pt.2 of author & educator Jacopo Della Quercia's preface. Jacopo is the author of numerous titles such as License to Quill: A Novel of Shakespeare & Marlowe, The Great Abraham Lincoln Pocket Watch Conspira

#10 – Jacopo Della Quercia (Part One: The Monomyth)

May 26th, 2023 2h 12m

SKIP INTRO - (5:43) Today's preface comes courtesy of Jacopo Della Quercia, educator & author of numerous works including License to Quill: A Novel of Shakespeare & Marlowe. In pt.1 of the show, and utilizing the Star Wars franchise as a case s

#9 – Zamil Akhtar

May 13th, 2023 1h 27m

SKIP INTRO - (11:28) Today's preface comes courtesy of Dark Fantasy author Zamil Akhtar. Some of Zamil's publications include his break-out hit, Gunmetal Gods, Book 1 of the Gunmetal Gods Saga. And be sure to check out the latest installment in

#8 – Robert Stark

May 3rd, 2023 1h 35m

SKIP INTRO - (10:43) Today's guest is author & poet, Robert Stark. Robert's memoir, Warflower: A True Story of Family, Service, and Life in Alaska is available now. You can follow him and his family's off-the-grid lifestyle in Happy Valley, Ala

#7 – Ryan Cahill

Apr 24th, 2023 2h 1m

SKIP INTRO - (12:53) Today's guest is Epic Fantasy author, Ryan Cahill. Ryan's publications include The Bound and The Broken series. Check out Ryan's website and mailing list now for a free novella, The Fall, as well as updates on his latest no

#6 – Teri M. Brown

Apr 7th, 2023 1h 48m

SKIP INTRO - (6:59) Today's guest is author & podcaster, Teri M. Brown. A Historical Fiction author, Teri's publications include Sunflowers Beneath the Snow as well as An Enemy Like Me. Check out The Writer's Lounge podcast to hear Teri and her

#5 – Evelyn Puerto

Mar 24th, 2023 1h

SKIP INTRO - (6:13) Today's guest is author, Evelyn Puerto. An Epic Fantasy and memoir writer, some of Evelyn's publications include Flight of the Spark (book #1 in The Outlawed Myth Fantasy Series) and the memoir, Beyond the Rapids: One Fam

#4 – Stacy Hawks

Mar 16th, 2023 40m 37s

SKIP INTRO - (9:02) Today's guest is author & podcaster, Stacy Hawks. A Historical Mystery, True Crime, and Mystery writer, Stacy's publications include Dividing Ridge: the Unsolved Murder of Elva Brannock, Devils Ridge, and more. She also host

#3 – Karen Odden

Mar 7th, 2023 1h 10m

Today we speak with USA Today Bestselling author Karen Odden. Well known for her Historical Mystery & Fiction novels, Karen's publications include works such as Under a Veiled Moon, A Lady in the Smoke, A Trace of Deceit, and more. If you're i

#2 – Barbara Hinske

Feb 19th, 2023 1h 16m

Today we speak with USA Today Bestselling Author Barbara Hinske. Barbara is well known for her Coming To Rosemont series, her Guiding Emily series, the Paws & Pastries series, as well as her Hallmark Channel Christmas Movie, The Christmas Club.