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The Metaworker Podcast017 | A Writer’s Life For Me: Catchup with Matthew Maichen, Part 2Episode Description:Elena, Mel, and Cerid talk with former Metaworker Editor in Chief Matthew Maichen about writing rituals, how they create characters, and the benefits and drawbacks of writing with or without a plan. They discuss the importance of respecting readers and doing research when writing about vulnerable topics, then Matthew shares an excerpt (rated NC-17) from one of his published stories and encourages any writers listening to join The Metaworker’s weekly Discord writing group.Author Bio:Matthew Maichen typically writes as Jo...
2023-12-0153 minThe Metaworker Podcast016 | A Writer’s Life For Me: Catchup with Matthew Maichen, Part 1Episode Description:Elena, Mel, and Cerid talk with former Metaworker Editor in Chief Matthew Maichen about his writing and publishing journey since he stepped away from leading the magazine. They discuss writing query letters, the challenges of marketing a novel and finding stories you didn’t know you were looking for. They also discuss what goes on behind the scenes in the slush piles, and Matthew shares what motivates him to continue slogging through those query trenches.Author Bio:Matthew Maichen typically writes as Johnathon He...
2023-11-0840 min
The NoSleep PodcastNoSleep Podcast S17E02It’s Episode 02 of Season 17. Our spells speak of people far too close to us.“Soup” written by Christopher Alexander (Story starts around 00:05:35)Produced by: Jeff ClementCast: Sam – Graham Rowat, Nora – Nichole Goodnight, Momma – Erin Lillis“The Door People” written by Matthew Maichen (Story starts around 00:37:25)TRIGGER WARNING!Produced by: Phil MichalskiCast: Phoebe – Mary Murphy, Jasper – Kyle Akers, Paul – Matthew Bradford, Dolphin-Man – Jeff Clement, Bat-Man – Mick Wingert, Gorilla-Man – Atticus Jackson, Door Person – Elie Hirschman, Foley for Phoebe – Mary Murphy“The Ai...
2021-11-141h 10The Metaworker Podcast005 | Kurt by Veronica LupinacciEditors Matthew, Elena, and Melissa talk to Veronica Lupinacci about her wonderful poem, Kurt. We talk about nonfiction, how we remember people, and the general topic of learning to write well. Veronica Lupinacci is poet, an adjunct writing professor at State College of Florida, and a Grant Officer for Mote Marine Laboratory is Sarasota, Florida, U.S. where she crafts foundation proposals and reports to grow philanthropic support for marine conservation research and education. Her poetry has been published in journals including BOAAT, Gravel, McNeese Review, Haiku Journal, and The Pinch, and she is the...
2021-07-2952 minThe Metaworker Podcast002 | The Dog in You by Omar HussainThe Metaworker Editors (Matthew Maichen, Elena L. Perez, Marina Shugrue, Darin Milanesio, and Melissa Reynolds) talk to Omar Hussain about his wonderful piece "The Dog in You." We introduce the larger idea of the podcast, Omar reads an excerpt, and then we talk about the piece, morality, and interpreting stories in different ways than the author intends. Omar Hussain is a writer from the San Francisco Bay Area, transplanted to Ann Arbor, Michigan. His work has appeared or is forthcoming in X-R-A-Y Magazine, The Cabinet of Heed, Ellipsis Zine, Spelk, Dream Noir, Fleas On the D...
2021-07-2831 minThe Metaworker Podcast001 | The Dinner Party by Alexa HaileyIn this pilot episode, Editor-in-Chief Matthew Maichen and then-intern (now editor) Melissa Reynolds have a conversation about The Dinner Party by Alexa Hailey, in which they touch on comedy, magical realism, originality in writing, and the wonderfully bizarre suburban parody that is this story. Alexa Hailey is a freelance and fiction writer living in Massachusetts. Her fiction work has been published in Flash Fiction Magazine, Vamp Cat Mag, and Detritus. You can follow her on Twitter at @lexabobexa. Referenced in this episode: The Dinner Party by Alexa Hailey on The Met...
2021-07-2131 min
Past ForwardMatthew Maichen and Stefanie Michelle AlmendárezToday we're connected with Summer Writing Project authors, Matthew Maichen and Stefanie Michelle Almendárez. Producer: Jon-Barrett Ingels and Kevin Staniec Manager: Sarah Becker Host: Jon-Barrett Ingels Guest: Matthew Maichen and Stefanie Michelle Almendárez
2018-03-0526 min