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Dripping CreativityInterview | Sierra Zounes, Crafting Paranormal Narratives and Padre | Season 2 Ep 19Hey there, creative souls! In this super exciting episode of Dripping Creativity, host Chris Corvan chats with the incredibly talented Sierra Zounes. She's not just a novelist but also a spoken word poet, martial artist, and teacher! Sierra's got her hands in all sorts of creative pies, from paranormal urban fantasy to poetry, comics, and even audio dramas. Trust us, you won’t want to miss her journey, especially with her novel, Sagittarius, hitting the shelves in Spring 2025.Sierra opens up about her journey from dreaming of being a writer to becoming an English te...2025-03-1445 min
Lemons Listening Library34. From Teacher to Author, Sierra Zounes' JourneySend us a textIn this episode of Lemons Listening Library, host Randi Lemons speaks with author Sierra Zounes about her journey into writing, the impact of mental health on creativity, and the importance of community support. Sierra shares her experiences transitioning from teaching to writing, the role of martial arts in her life, and her upcoming book that blends fantasy with personal themes. The conversation highlights the challenges of self-doubt, the writing process, and the significance of finding one's authentic self.Connect with Sierra hereSupport the show2025-02-101h 08
The Daily QuillEpisode 35: What's He Building in There?Join us as we listen to Tom Wait's "What's He Building?" and decide for ourselves: what's he building in there? Listen, write, and share here in the writer's playground.
2023-05-0514 minThe Daily QuillWriting Prompt #34: Riddle Me ThisWhat is the best riddle you know? What do you think is life's greatest riddle? Can you help me stump our listeners? Listen, write, and share here in the writer's playground.
2023-05-0312 minThe Daily QuillWriting Prompt #33: Through The Looking GlassWhen was a time you felt your life was surreal and absurd? Have you ever fallen through the looking glass? Listen, write, and share here in the writer's playground.
2023-04-2911 minThe Daily QuillWriting Prompt #32: We're All LostWhen was a time you've been lost--literally or metaphorically? Ever lose an object? Opportunity? Place? Person? Listen, write, and share here in the writer's playground.
2023-04-2814 minThe Daily QuillWriting Prompt #31: The LotteryWhat would you do if you won the lottery? What if the lottery led to your own demise? In today's podcast, we discuss the purpose of a lottery and read Shirley Jackson's short story, "The Lottery." Listen, write, and share here in the writer's playground.
2023-04-2732 minThe Daily QuillWriting Prompt #30: Hello Past/Future MeIf you could talk to your past or future self, what would you say? Do? Think? Feel? Listen, write, and share here in the writer's playground.
2023-04-2612 minThe Daily QuillWriting Prompt #29: What Crayon Are You?What type of crayon would you be? What color? Dull or sharp? What about your paper wrapping? Listen, write, and share here in the writer's playground.
2023-04-2513 minThe Daily QuillWriting Prompt #28: Write to the ToneImagine you had to match the tone of your writing to a specific playlist. How would the tone of your writing change? Try it out! Listen, write, and share in the writer's playground.
2023-04-2412 minThe Daily QuillWriting Prompt #27: Boredom and CreativityDid you know that boredom is vital to creativity? Let's be bored together. Listen, write, and share in the writer's playground.
2023-04-2112 minThe Daily QuillWriting Prompt #26: 36 Plot PointsDid you know there are 36 plot points that any story can follow? Which ones do you know? Which ones do you like? Listen, write, and share in the writer's playground.
2023-04-2016 minThe Daily QuillWriting Prompt #25: Series of (Un)forunate EventsWhat was the longest chain of misfortune you've been unlucky enough to encounter? What about strokes of unbelievable luck? Listen, write, and share in the writer's playground.
2023-04-1910 minThe Daily QuillWriting Prompt #24: Starting OverOn January 13th, 2023, my body pushed me to start all over. In this slightly longer episode, I discuss my resignation from education and ask you to consider a time in your life where you needed to start over. Listen, write, and share in the writer's playground.
2023-04-1819 minThe Daily QuillWriting Prompt #23: You See But Do Not ObserveFind an object, but do not write about what you see. What do you observe? What's the difference? Listen, write, and share in the writer's playground.
2023-04-1213 minThe Daily QuillWriting Prompt #22: Best ComplimentWhat is the best compliment you've ever gotten? Ever given? Listen, write, and share in the writer's playground.
2023-04-1113 minThe Daily QuillWriting Prompt #21: Desert Island DiscsThe perennial question asked by all those stuck in awkward social settings or where lulls in conversations dwell: if you could only bring 10 songs on a deserted island, what would they be? Listen, write, and share in the writer's playground.
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The Daily QuillWriting Prompt #20: Introvert/ExtrovertAre you an introvert, extrovert, or ambivert? Listen, write, and share in the writer's playground.2022-05-0212 minThe Daily QuillWriting Prompt #19: Life Is Too Short For ___What is life too short for? Listen, write, and share here in the writer's playground.2022-05-0115 minThe Daily QuillWriting Prompt #18: Button, ButtonWould you press the button? Listen, write, and share here in the writer's playground.2022-04-3027 minThe Daily QuillWriting Prompt #17: A Phrase to Say to AllIf you had the ability to say one thing to all of humankind, what would it be? Listen, write, and share here in the writer's playground.2022-04-2912 minThe Daily QuillWriting Prompt #16: Absolute NonsenseCan you write, speak, and understand gibberish? Listen, write, and share here in the writer's playground.2022-04-2813 minThe Daily QuillWriting Prompt #15: What is Art?What do you think constitutes as "art?" Listen, reflect, write, and share here in the writer's playground.2022-04-2713 minThe Daily QuillWriting Prompt #14: Your Happy PlaceWhere is your happy place? Listen, find it, write about it, and share it here in the writer's playground.2022-04-2611 minThe Daily QuillWriting Prompt #13: Best (or Worst) DystopiasImagine a perfect world . . . or better yet, an imperfect one here in the writer's playground.2022-04-2512 minThe Daily QuillWriting Prompt #12: Technology, Advancement or Detriment?Technology has come a long way in the last 100 years! There are some great innovations that have arisen while some issues are popping up, too. Consider your thoughts, write, and share here in the writer's playground.2022-04-2413 minThe Daily QuillWriting Prompt #11: A Powerful CombinationWhat are two key factors when, put together, create growth and improvement? Find out, write, and share here in the writer's playground.2022-04-2313 minThe Daily QuillWriting Prompt #10: Fairytale Genre RemixWhat if Hansel and Gretel was a comedy? The Little Mermaid a horror? Beauty and the Beast a recipe? Play with some fairytales, write, and share here in the writer's playground.2022-04-2212 minThe Daily QuillWriting Prompt #9: Unpopular OpinionWalking is just as good as running; chocolate is disgusting; I can eat mayo from a jar. Though not my unpopular opinions, that's exactly what these are. What are yours? Explain, write, and share here in the writer's playground!2022-04-2112 minThe Daily QuillWriting Prompt #8: The 5 PeopleWho are the top 5 people you're around the most? How do they affect you? You affect them? Reflect, write, and share in the writer's playground!2022-04-2012 minThe Daily QuillWriting Prompt #7: Pet and YouWe all love our pets, and if we don't have one, we want one, even if you don't think so (or maybe that's just my opinion). Think about the animals in your life, write, and share in the writer's playground!2022-04-1911 minThe Daily QuillWriting Prompt #6: Pet PeevePeople at the gym who don't rerack their weights; the person who keeps chewing gum as loudly as possible; the car going 60mph in the fast lane. What's your pet peeve? Explore, write, and share here in the writer's playground.2022-04-1812 minThe Daily QuillWriting Prompt #5: Explode the MomentYou have such a strong, exciting experience that you want to share with people, and yet, sometimes, our words just don't do it justice. What's going on? Explore you're "plain" moments, write, and share here in the writer's playground.2022-04-1713 minThe Daily QuillWriting Prompt #4: First Crush, Last CrushDo you remember the first person you fell in love with? Fell in "like" with? What about the last one? Fall back in love, write, and share with us here in the writer's playground!2022-04-1612 minThe Daily QuillWriting Prompt #3: Knowns and UnknownsWhat do you know? What don't you know? What do you know that you know? What do you know that you don't know? What don't you know that you don't know? Explore, write, and share here in the writer's playground.2022-04-1511 minThe Daily QuillWriting Prompt #2: Rambling AutobiographyDo you tend to ramble on if people let you? Let's chat, write, and share together!2022-04-1411 minThe Daily QuillWriting Prompt #1: My NameWhat's so special about names? Let's chat, write, and share!2022-04-1413 min
The Daily QuillIntroducing The Daily QuillWould you like a reason to write? A place to gain ideas and a community with whom to share? Then welcome to The Daily Quill! Listen in to hear what to expect from this daily podcast.2022-04-1402 min