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2025-12-2911 min
The How To Podcast Series - Revolving Co-Hosts, Actionable Tips, And A Community for PodcastersE524 - I Do What I Want in My Podcast, Authorship and Podcasting With CO-HOST - Hollis Jo McCollumEpisode 524 - I Do What I Want in My Podcast, Authorship and Podcasting With CO-HOST - Hollis Jo McCollumImprov, presence, and the art of showing upThis episode centers on the joy of unfiltered conversation and the power of being present in the moment. Hollis Jo McCollum, host of I Do What I Want!, and her co-host Dave riff on the spontaneity and humor that come from live, unscripted dialogue. The conversation touches how improv mindset—saying yes and learning to adapt—fuels engaging interviews, teaches the value of authentic interaction, and keep...
2025-12-171h 00
I Do What I Want!Ep 43: 2025 Wrap Up!It's been quite a year! Whew! I'll fill you in on my final events of 2025, and what's coming up in early 2026 for the Raashan Series. So Excited!I do what I want!
2025-12-0119 minI Do What I Want!Episode 42: Spooky Season!Talking about some of my favorite fall things and what's coming up over the next couple months for me as an author. Yay!I do what I want!
2025-10-2735 min
I Do What I Want!Episode 41: September 2025 RecapThree events, more collaboration news with Teddy Bare Body, and book series updates! Yay!I do what I want!
2025-09-2929 min
I Do What I Want!Ep 40: What's Been Up?It's been a while! Whew! I had to put the podcast on the back burner while I went on some crazy adventures, but I'm getting back on track now! Yay! I'll fill you in a bit on where I've been, and also where I'll be ;)I do what I want!
2025-08-2329 min
I Dig Crazy Flicks with CatBusRuss#ATLComicConvention - 1985 Action Movies - Sympathy for the Cannon GroupCatBusRuss may have finally broken the panel code. The audience was not large (What would you expect being placed in the furthest panel room of the ATL Comic Convention?), but the enthusiasm of director/producer Mario DeAngelis and dark fantasy author with a second-degree black belt Hollis Jo McCollum made the three flights to and from Atlanta worthwhile for our podcast host.After the "V for Vendetta" panel on Friday, DeAngelis and McCollum were great gets for this CatBus's discussion. McCollum was a big supporter of Chuck Norris. DeAngelis wishes he would have been old enough to wo...
2025-07-301h 04
I Dig Crazy Flicks with CatBusRussATL Comic Convention: Day One - The Panels AwakenCatBusRuss's three star (at best) accommodations are not too far away from the Georgia World Congress Center, so not having a good time at his first ATL Comic Convention would be a difficult task. Our host was able to perhaps make new friends, or at the very least frenemies, as he sat in on four panels and served as a panelist for "Knives in My Eyes: 20 Years of Brick".The panel dedicated to Rian Johnson's debut feature were for the true Johnson fans, so just CatBus and the "Blood Orange" comic co-creator, Tim Avers. Tim also took...
2025-07-1956 min
Be Awesome TogetherBAT: Writing, Geekdom, and Sarcasm IQ with Hollis Jo McCollumJoin hosts Charles McFall and Tyra Burton in this lively episode of "Be Awesome Together" as they welcome special guest and fantasy author Hollis Jo McCollum! The trio dives into geek culture, storytelling, and the quirks of being an indie writer. They reminisce about their favorite fantasy books, discuss Dragon Con memories, and share hilarious personal stories. Hollis talks about her journey as a writer, how she balances creativity with real life, and the unique ways she brings her fantasy worlds to life. Plus, they chat about upcoming events, book marketing challenges, and why sarcasm might just be a...
2025-03-091h 26I Do What I Want!Episode 39: Let's talk about updates and events!Quick recap of the recent events I've done this fall. As well as talking about the last in person event I'll be doing this year and a surprise update. Yay!I do what I want!
2024-11-2528 minI Do What I Want!Episode 38: Elf Cultures of RaashanI love to do all that world building, and a big part of world building are the different peoples and cultures within it. Those of you who read my Raashan Series already know that I focus on elves as the main character race in my books. Because of that focus, I have thought through and developed the different elven peoples who inhabit Raashan, and I'm going to tell you all about them!Also, the third book in the Raashan trilogy is published as of this morning! Woo! Go get your copy!I do what I want!
2024-10-2850 minI Do What I Want!Episode 37: Book Releases and Fall 2024 Events RemainingThe third book in the Raashan Trilogy is coming in October! So excited to share this with you all. Also, check out my remaining event dates in 2024 and let me know in the comments if you'll be attending any of these events. I'd love to see you!https://www.thebookfest.com/https://www.thebookfest.com/speaker/hollis-jo-mccollum/https://triciacopeland.com/podcast/I do what I want!
2024-09-3022 minI Do What I Want!Episode 36: Coffee Shop WriterWhere do you find yourself feeling most creative? Personally, I love a good cafe or coffee shop. I'll tell you why.I do what I want!
2024-06-1737 minI Do What I Want!Episode 34: Raashan Series - How It's GoingThe new editions of the first two books in the Raashan Series will be released this month and the third book, Tear in the World, is going to be released October 3, 2024. So, I thought now is a good time to have a refresher on the series and the world of Raashan while cleverly sneaking in some updates I hope very much you will all put on your calendars because you care SO MUCH and reading the books I write makes you all very happy. :D That's what I tell myself is true anyway. Just let me have this.
2024-03-1748 minI Do What I Want!Episode 33: Elephant DriverThis is the 5th and final short story I wrote for the Power Therapy program, created and managed by Dr. Kobus Vorster. Elephant Driver is another technique developed by Dr. Vorster as part of his Power Therapy program. All therapy related techniques mentioned are wholly his intellectual property. All characters and story are wholly mine. Enjoy!Comment below to let me know if I should continue writing these. :) From the feedback I've received so far, I think I will. thank you to those who have messaged me. Very much appreciate the feedback and that you listen. I promise...
2024-02-1231 minI Do What I Want!Episode 32: Cat VS Dog & the Unholy TrinityThis is the 4th short story I wrote for the Power Therapy program, created and managed by Dr. Kobus Vorster. Cat VS Dog is definitely an arguement Haha The Unholy Trinity will be unexpected, I think. These are both techniques developed by Dr. Vorster as part of his Power Therapy program. All therapy related techniques mentioned are wholly his intellectual property. All characters and story are wholly mine. Enjoy!Comment below to let me know if I should continue writing these. :)I do what I want!
2024-01-1645 minI Do What I Want!Episode 31: Protect Your True SelfIt's the third short story in the Power Therapy series! This short story was originally written as part of Dr. Kobus Vorster's Power Therapy series to help illustrate how some of the techniques from his trademarked Power Therapy would work in practice. He asked me to write them as sort of fairy tales with the characters either representing or using the multiple techniques Dr. Vorster created in order to help others achieve and maintain mental and emotional well being. The characters, story and world are all of my own creation.I do what I want!
2023-12-1138 minI Do What I Want!Episode 30: Bodyguard@themagiclocker and I are going to be guests at JordanCon this coming April! Come meet us and a bunch of other fabulous fantasy and scifi authors!This short story was originally written as part of Dr. Kobus Vorster's Power Therapy series to help illustrate how some of the techniques from his trademarked Power Therapy would work in practice. He asked me to write them as sort of fairy tales with the characters either representing or using the multiple techniques Dr. Vorster created in order to help others achieve and maintain mental and emotional well being. The...
2023-11-1337 minI Do What I Want!Episode 29: Picking a Fight with YourselfI'm going to read you a short story I wrote! This was originally written as part of Dr. Kobus Vorster's Power Therapy series to help illustrate how some of the techniques from his trademarked Power Therapy would work in practice. He asked me to write them as sort of fairy tales with the characters either representing or using the multiple techniques Dr. Vorster created in order to help others achieve and maintain mental and emotional well being. The characters, story and world are all of my own creation.I do what I want!
2023-10-1542 minI Do What I Want!Episode 28: My Two Book SeriesMy partner was actually asking me some insightful questions tonight about my writing, which got me thinking that maybe I should clarify some differences between my two different book series that I write. Buckle up! This is going to be a shorter one ;) See what I did there? I think I'm funny.Also, come see me and YA fantasy author @themagiclocker at the Time Travelers Book Fair on Saturday, September 30th in Acworth, GA! There will be lots of other great authors there too, so you should definitely come check out the event. Both Elara and...
2023-09-1842 minI Do What I Want!Episode 27: DragonCon 2023 is coming (and I'll be there)Learn about what I have planned for DragonCon 2023 happening this Labor Day weekend in Atlanta, GA. I've got book swag and selfie fun times. @themagiclocker @featherphaseout #featherphaseout@smokepitfairytalesI do what I want!
2023-08-2125 minI Do What I Want!Episode 26: Character Study - Lucretia from Spare the SwallowDelve into what makes the main character from Spare the Swallow and the upcoming Lost Beacon Chronicles series tick and why she always tries so hard even when it hurts her.I do what I want!
2023-08-0736 minI Do What I Want!Episode 25: Lazy Summer...But Not ReallyI've been on a bit of a hiatus with my podcast, because, well I'm doing everything all by myself as well as working full time and managing a household, etc... Sometimes, something has to go on hold and for the past couple months that thing has been this podcast. Hoping you can all forgive me. I genuinely appreciate everyone who listens, so I'm going to do better for all of you.Anyway, this episode is about what I've been up to over June and July 2023 as well as getting ready for DragonCon! Yay!!https://www.21chieftanspress...
2023-07-2424 min
Drinking With AuthorsEpisode 366 Hollis Jo McCollumHollis lives happily in the metro-Atlanta area with her husband and two cats. She has published two full-length fantasy novels and a third is on the way in the spring of 2023! When she's not writing,
Hollis likes passing the time trying to summon the will to write, drawing, spending time with loved ones, pole dancing, asking her cats philosophical questions, eating all the food and taking long walks in nature...or just around her neighborhood. Nature is far.
Website: https://www.hollisjomccollumauthor.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hollisjomccollum/
Music by Jam Hansley
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2023-06-061h 30I Do What I Want!Episode 24: It's My Birthday!What did I accomplish in the past year, and what lies ahead for me in chapter 41 of my life? Listen to find out!Carnegie Writers: https://www.carnegiewriters.org/Dio Jensen:https://diojensen.com/21 Chieftans Press: https://www.21chieftanspress.com/I do what I want!
2023-06-0537 minI Do What I Want!Episode 23: I'm Working On ItOverview of the books I plan on releasing for both of my fantasy series through 2026!Smokepit Fairy Tales channel: @trippssmokepit5427 Drinking with Authors: @drinkingwithauthors https://www.hollisjomccollumauthor.com/I do what I want!
2023-05-2235 minI Do What I Want!Episode 22: Self CareSometimes, I think we writers forget to extend self care to ourselves. I know I do. Let's be nicer to ourselves :)I do what I want!
2023-05-0831 minI Do What I Want!Episode 21: My Self Publishing Journey, Part DeuxI've learned A LOT since my episode last year about self publishing, so I wanted to share what I have learned with everyone who listens because I have better, more helpful information now. Yay!www.21chieftanspress.comwww.reedsy.comwww.ingramspark.comI do what I want!
2023-04-0339 minI Do What I Want!Episode 20: The Queen Witch is coming...*SPOILER ALERT* I will be talking about my upcoming book, The Queen Witch, in this episode. I will not give away major surprises or plot points at all, but I will have to talk about how the characters evolve, as well as who the antagonist(s) is in the story. So, no actual spoilers, but if you're someone who doesn't want to know anything about the story before reading the book, you might want to skip this one.I do what I want!
2023-03-1452 minI Do What I Want!Episode 19: Book TrailersGuess who just released their book trailer for The Queen Witch? Good guess. Yea, it was me :DObviously, I've got book trailers on my mind, so let's talk about them.https://reedsy.com/https://www.fiverr.com/?utm_source=4865&utm_medium=cx_affiliate&utm_campaign=5bc719a237555&afp=&cxd_token=4865_17435898&show_join=truehttps://www.voices.com/https://www.hollisjomccollumauthor.com/I do what I want!
2023-02-2741 minI Do What I Want!Episode 18: Plot Holes Make for Bad ReadingPlot holes inevitably will happen to all writers. It's natural to get caught up in one aspect of your story and accidentally forget about that one character...or continent. The trick is to make sure they are all gone by the time your book hits the press so the readers never have to know they happened at all. I'll tell you how I avoid them. Hint: Always have someone else edit your work. Always.Writing Workshop on Character Development: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/writing-workshop-character-development-tickets-524151369857 https://reedsy.com/#/freelancersFind me on Instagram: @hollisjomccollum
2023-02-1328 minI Do What I Want!Episode 17: Character Study - The Wizard TimTim is one of my favorite characters to write, even though I've never had anyone tell me he was their favorite character to read. I love him, and honestly, he's absolutely integral to my plots in the Raashan series. Couldn't do it without him, really. That's probably why I like writing him so much.Writing Workshop on February 25th: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/writing-workshop-character-development-tickets-524151369857Instagram: @hollisjomccollumI do what I want!
2023-01-3045 minI Do What I Want!Episode 16: Writer's Block SucksIt happens to the best of us, even people who aren't writers. Just a hazard of being human. Anyway, I am sharing some of my own personal solutions for writer's block, that honestly work well for me. Sharing in hopes that they will help you too!My books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Hollis-Jo-McCollum/author/B0843JDJYR?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true My website: www.hollisjomccollumauthor.comI do what I want!
2023-01-1640 minI Do What I Want!Episode 15: Time to Conquer 2023!Happy New Year! I'm giving you a sneak peek at EVERYTHING I have coming up in 2023. Well, everything I know about right this minute. There are always a few surprises along the way ;)I do what I want!
2023-01-0247 minI Do What I Want!Episode 14: The World of RaashanWant to explore a fantasy world with me? Well, here's your chance! Learn more about the world of Raashan itself from my books, To Save a World and the upcoming sequel The Queen Witch.I do what I want!
2022-12-1138 minI Do What I Want!Episode 13: Let's Talk About Character DevelopmentCharacter development is absolutely crucial to your storytelling, and I'm sharing my personal process and insights on how I like to create my characters. Also, look for my character development workshop that will be happening sometime in 2023 via Zoom!I do what I want!
2022-11-2846 minI Do What I Want!Episode 12: Character Study - YocelinYou've heard about Eithne, Darian and Aram, so now it's time to get to know the sassy she demon Yocelin! Also, updates on The Queen Witch, Spare the Swallow and Black Friday Deals.I do what I want!
2022-11-2142 minI Do What I Want!Episode 11: Chatting with Oksana MauricioMy wonderful writer friend, Oksana, joins me to talk about her current WIP, Abba's World, as well as how she finds her inspiration.I do what I want!
2022-09-1955 min2022-09-1253 minI Do What I Want!I Do What I Want! Ep 8: Meet Me at DragonCon 2022!Guess what? I'll be promoting my upcoming book, Spare the Swallow, and cosplaying as the main character at DragonCon this year! Come join all the fun and say 'hello.'I do what I want!
2022-08-2131 minI Do What I Want!I Do What I Want! Episode 7: Character Study - AramLearn more about the tall, dark and brooding elf from my first book, To Save a World. He comes off as unapproachable, but he's a sweet guy at heart...a sweet guy that could do a lot of damage haha.I do what I want!
2022-07-2539 minI Do What I Want!I Do What I Want! Ep. 6: How I've Stumbled Through Self-Publishing Thus FarHere's the story of my self-publishing journey so far where I call out my mistakes and helpful things I've learned along the way.
2022-07-111h 08I Do What I Want!I Do Want I Want! Ep 5 - Character Study: Darian MacAllowLearn more about who the noble Captain of the Guard really is from my fantasy adventure novel, To Save a World.I do what I want!
2022-06-1937 minI Do What I Want!Episode 4: The World of CelMostly me jabbering on about my inspiration for the fantasy world of Cel that I created for my upcoming novel, Spare the Swallow, which is due to come out this year.I do what I want!
2022-06-0544 minI Do What I Want!Episode 3: I've Written Other ThingsAt this point, you are well aware that I am the author of the fantasy adventure novel, To Save a World, but I've written other things too! I am presently in the editing phase of the sequel to To Save a World. Exciting! Even more exciting is that I am in the publishing phase of my second novel, Spare the Swallow. This is another fantasy novel, but this is more of a war story and has nothing to do with the world of Raashan that my other two books are based in. This is a whole different world with a...
2022-05-1548 minI Do What I Want!Character Study: Eithne AlfreyWelcome back! This week we talk about one of the main characters, Eithne Alfrey, and who she really is as a character.I do what I want!
2022-05-0138 minI Do What I Want!I Do What I Want - Hollis McCollum v2 (1)In the Beginning....This is the story of how the idea for my first novel, To Save a World, was born. Join me and my best friend, Ashley, to learn how a silly D&D game became a fantasy adventure novel.I do what I want!
2022-04-1749 min
We Have A Take: A Portland Trail Blazers Fan PodcastCatching up with Sage from Holy BackboardIts been a minute since we caught up with Dillon Sage (@dasage) from Holy Backboard. He shared his reactions to the last few weeks of Rip City nonsense, discussed what a new coach might bring to the team, and speculated about possible off season roster moves. (If your kids are listening there are just a couple of small swears, nothing dramatic)
1:45 Icebreaker: favorite Summer Olympic sport to watch
6:15 Off season reactions, how Charles Lee could have helped the Blazers.
10:00 What could a new coach bring to the team?
12:45 Any new schemes you would introduce if you were in charge?
14:15 Dealing...
2021-07-1455 min
Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastChauncey Billups, Becky Hammon, Damian Lillard's Future, CJ McCollum Trades, Blazers Offseason OutlookTara Bowen-Biggs (@tcbbiggs) from the We Have A Take podcast returns to Hardwood Knocks to discuss the Portland Trail Blazers' complicated offseason and the terrible start to which it's off. First, Tara and Dan talk about the decision to hire Chauncey Billups, Neil Olshey's tactlessness, the tokenism of Becky Hammon, and the message this all sends to the fanbase. After that, they get into Damian Lillard's future and what a Dame trade could look like; Jusuf Nurkic's value; Norman Powell's free agency (and dogs!); C.J. McCollum trades; other potential Blazers trades; free-agency targets; Derrick Jones Jr.; Robert Covington; and...
2021-07-051h 29
The Boss 91.1FMDance Time in Texas - Ep2010) Anybody Lovin' You Lately - Clay Hollis
9) I Hope I'm Holding you - Mark Powell
8) Hold My Beer - Randy Rogers and Wade Bowen
Rewind) Run Wild Horses - Aaron Watson
7) Better by the Beer - Jake Bush
6) A Cowboy Can - Josh Ward
Featured Artist) If You Can Dance - Jon Stork
5) Settle Me Down - Josh Abbott
4) To be Loved by you - Parker McCollum
3) Queen for a Night - Casey Donahew
2) Friends - Curtis Grimes
1) Pocket Full of Kisses - Bart Crow
2021-04-2949 min
Trail Daddy: A Trail Blazers Podcast Hosted by Dave DeckardCan the Blazers Compete Without Jusuf Nurkic?On this week's edition of the Blazer's Edge podcast- host Danny Marang returns to talk about the Blazer's struggles against top end teams, Norman Powell's integration into the game plan on both sides of the floor, and focuses on whether or not the Blazers can trust Jusuf Nurkic... and/or trust his health. It's not all doom and gloom, as Dallas the adorabe Chi-weenie-poo makes her podcast debut!
Intro
Welcome in, Dallas Marang!
Norman Powell through 6 games 2:30
Powell filling a role that's been mising for 7 years 4:30
Looking at Rondae Hollis-Jefferson and TJ Leaf acquisitions 6:30
Why couldn't Portland land someone like...
2021-04-0827 min
The Dr. Mom ShowDr. Mom Show - Episode 13 - Topic: Don't Get Tied Up with Your Thyroid. With Special Guest: Hollis McCollumDr. Mom is back after a holiday break! On Today's Topic: "Don't Get Tied Up with Your Thyroid". Dr. Mom Also Welcomes Special Guest: Hollis McCollum
2021-01-0557 min
Fred's countryFred's Country w42-20From the US, Texas & Canada
1st for Weekly neo-traditonal & classic Country program Fred’s Country 2020 w # 42:Part 1:
- Bellamy Brothers, Let Your Love Flow - Let Your Love Flow - 1976/Warner Bros-Curb
- David Adam Byrnes, Old School - Neon Town – 2020/DAB
- James Dupré, Home and Away - S – 2020/Fleur de Magnolia
- George Ducas, I Got This - Yellow Rose Motel – 2019/Loud Ranch
- Donice Morace, Through the Jukebox - Long Live the Cowboy – 2019/DMMPart 2:
- Roo Arcus, Tumbleweed - Tumbleweed – 2020/Social Family Records...
2020-10-1756 minFred's countryFred's Country w40-20Today’s Best & your All Time Favorites
From the US, Texas & Canada
1st for Weekly neo-traditonal & classic Country program Fred’s Country 2020 w # 40:Part 1:
- Billy Currington, Good Directions - Doin' Something Right - 2006/Mercury
- Jake Mathews, Just Like a Country Song - S – 2019/JMM
- Jon Wolfe, Heart to Steal Tonight - Feels Like Country Music – 2019/Fool Hearted
- Texas Hill, Four Roses - Texas Hill – 2020/ Part 2:
- Chris Young, You - Neon – 2011/RCA
- James Dupré, Home and Away - S – 2020/Fleur de Magnolia
2020-10-0357 minFred's countryFred's Country w07-20From the US, Texas & Canada
1st for Weekly neo-traditonal & classic Country program Fred’s Country 2020 w # 07: Part 1:
- Clay Walker, White Palace – Clay Walker – 1993/Giant
- Danny Dillon, Our First Song - S – 2019/DDM
- Clay Hollis, Strait to Jones - Clay Hollis EP – 2017/CHM
- Chad Cooke Band, Four Minutes - Risk It All – 2018/King HallPart 2:
- Curtis Grimes, River Road Dream - S – 2020/Lonely River
- Hot Country Nights feat Travis Tritt, Pick Her Up - Asphalt – 2020/Mercury
- Hayden Haddock, Red Dirt Texas - Red...
2020-02-1558 min
Pepper Stewart ShowPepper Stewart Show FRTV Episode 110 - 02/18/2019Send us your thoughts on the EpisodePepper Stewart Show Watch it at Farm and Ranch TV episode 110 - Hosted by Pepper Stewart with no co host this episode.PBR Global Cup happened. Talked to 5th Generation Irish cattle rancher Catherina Cunnane, and Author Hollis McCollum about her book To Save A World. I happen to mix in some Cattle News, and randoms stories. Stay tuned for some more Ranch, Rodeo & Randomness. More info on the show visit PepperStewart.comGive us your thought on the episode, and be sure to follow Pepper Stewart o...
2019-02-1852 min