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Mr. Write NowEpisode 18 - Mr. James CarpenterAward-winning author James Carpenter joins us in this episode to share his journey and experiences with writing. Jim details his early love for poetry and writing, as well as how he overcame certain obstacles to return to writing and become a published author. His two novels, No Place to Pray and 19 To Go detail some interesting and important stories to tell, and if you enjoy gothic literature, then Jim's books are for you. You can learn more about him and his books at https://jamescarpenterllc.com/2023-02-1336 minMr. Write NowEpisode 17 - Ms. Gerri MahnGerri Mahn is a writer who has worked in various fields of the literary world. She is also the Vice President and Director of Programming for the South Jersey Writers Group. In this episode, Gerri shares her experience with writing groups and communities, and we discuss the importance of writers surrounding themselves with the right groups in order to grow and succeed.
Be sure to check out the SJWG on Facebook and at https://www.southjerseywriters.com/2023-02-0659 minMr. Write NowEpisode 16 - Mr. Michael CrowIn this episode with book reviewer Michael Crow, we break down and analyze everything fantasy. We analyze everything from Game of Thrones and The Wheel of Time to our thoughts on House of the Dragon and The Rings of Power. Michael Crow is a treasure trove of information on the fantasy genre, and if you're looking for some great authors to read or just want to hear some great feedback on fantasy series and shoes, definitely listen in!2023-01-301h 00Mr. Write NowEpisode 15 - Mr. WorldbuilderNot to be confused with "Mr. Worldwide", in this episode I walk you through the importance of world building and what to incorporate and consider when putting your world together. I may also throw some shade at the Divergent series, but I only because I enjoyed the first book and really wanted the rest of the series to be as good. 2023-01-2327 minMr. Write NowEpisode 14 - Mr. AJ CharlesIn this episode, author AJ Charles discusses his upcoming novel, The Ghost of Time Forgotten, inspired by the character Ebenezer Scrooge. AJ also shares his dreams of being a writer since 5th grade, including having his story shared by his English teacher with the entire class, as well as a never seen before pelican superhero that has some serious potential. His novel is due out on February 10th, 2023. Visit his website, www.ajcharleswriter.com, for news and updates, and follow him at @ajcharleswriter on Instagram and Twitter.2023-01-1735 minMr. Write NowEpisode 13 - Ms. Ada DeJesusAda DeJesus is the author of El Baile De Otavo Y Otros Recuerdos (The Eighth-Grade Dance And Other Memories). In this episode, Ada shares the experience of writing her coming of age, vignette-style story. Her book is told completely from her point of view, and details the experiences of moving to the U.S. from Puerto Rico, as well as all of the challenges that went along with that. Finding inspiration from Sandra Cisneros, Ada also talks about meeting Cisneros recently. Follow her at www.writeradadejesus.com and at @authoradadejesus on Instagram!2023-01-0935 minMr. Write NowEpisode 12 - Mr. Wells & Mr. BruzziJon Wells & Dennis Bruzzi are two New Jersey authors whose first fantasy novel, "The Blood of a King", is due out in early 2023. They talk about the experience of cowriting, world-building, successfully running a Kickstarter campaign, and even manage to seamlessly throw in a few references to Key & Peele, Amadeus, Beerfest, and most impressively, Mickey Mouse. Check them out at www.wellsandbruzzi.com or on Instagram at @wellsandbruzzi. Great pair of guys to follow and talk shop with!2022-12-2853 minMr. Write NowEpisode 11 - Mr. Craig RandallWe get to talk to Craig Randall, author of "The Doom that Came to Astoria" and "The Dreams in the Pearl House", as well as poetry book "To Chase the Sun". Craig and I talk about how anxiety has shaped him as a writer and its role in his books. We also talk about growing as writers, how we've navigated author events, among other things. You can find Craig on Instagram at @craigrandallwriting and can keep up to date with his work on his website, www.craigrandallwriting.com2022-12-1949 minMr. Write NowEpisode 10 - Mr. Mental HealthKicking off the second season, I talk about some of the mental health issues that go along with writing. I also talk about the status of my fantasy series, The Drowned Realm Series, as well as a fun new side project that I'm working on and the cultural inspirations behind it.2022-12-1923 min
Mr. Write NowEpisode 9 - Mr. Self AdvocateIn the final episode of Season 1, I talk about how to advocate for yourself and take the initiative to be your biggest fan. Especially if you're not published by the Big 5, it's important to know that most of the outreach is up to you. If there's any further information you'd like, or if you have any questions, feel free to reach out!2022-06-2823 minMr. Write NowEpisode 8 - Mrs. Nicole LoughanNicole Loughan is the author of the Saints Mystery Series and Divine Hotel, and runs The Author Website, which helps authors to set up their websites and learn how to brand and market themselves. In this episode, Nicole talks about how she turned a 23,000 word story into an award winning series, as well as how she helps authors with the all the aspects of authorship outside of the writing. Nicole has also been known to out-sell Jodi Picoult from time to time!2022-06-0745 minMr. Write NowEpisode 7 - Harbinger Ch2: VisitorsIn this episode, I break down some of the inspiration and events of "Harbinger" Ch2, to show how personal experiences can add more depth to characters and a story. This may involve a real life love triangle as well as a college hot sauce prank gone wrong.2022-05-2422 minMr. Write NowEpisode 6 - Dr. Victor AlcindorIn this episode, we have a conversation with New Jersey poet and writer, Victor Alcindor, author of the poetry collection, "Stand Mute". We'll look at some of the ins and outs of writing poetry through Victor's experiences, and discuss whether fiction writing is more enjoyable than poetry writing. We also bring it back to the 90's for a bit, which is unavoidable, since it's the best decade ever.2022-05-1731 minMr. Write NowEpisode 5 - Mr. Eric LabaczIn this episode, graphic artist Eric Labacz comes on to talk about the world of graphic design and what prospective authors should know about when working with a cover artist. Eric works with just about all literary genres, and can be found at www.labaczdesign.com. 2022-05-1044 minMr. Write NowEpisode 4 - Harbinger Ch1: The Night of Fire & WaterIn this episode, I go behind the scenes of Chapter 1 of "Rise of the Red Harbinger". We take a look at the inspiration for the events of the chapter, the characters, parallels to my own life and experiences, and musical inspiration.2022-05-0321 minMr. Write NowEpisode 3 - Ms. Ash OldfieldIn this episode, Ash Oldfield, an author from Melbourne, Australia, talks about her fantasy series, "The Rachaya Series". We also discuss what inspired her writing and how the process works for her. Ash can be found at www.asholdfield.com; you definitely want to follow and read someone who's had coffee with George R.R. Martin.2022-04-2636 minMr. Write NowEpisode 2 - Mr. Dennis K. CrosbyIn this episode, I interview Dennis K. Crosby, author of the Kassidy Simmons Series. He talks about how he got started, how he honed his craft as a writer, what inspired his story, and how he finds success with networking and marketing.2022-04-1932 minMr. Write NowEpisode 1 - Mr. Write LaterIn this episode, I'll tell you all about myself and the dangers of not following my own advice to write now. You'll get some insight into my process and hopefully use my example as inspiration to not wait to get your story or book started.2022-04-1219 min