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DeezerS20 Ep34: In Which Mur Looks Into The Pit of Despair and Sees a Tiger [Explicit]
“Don’t talk yourself out of being creative, because that really is the biggest thing that stops us is ourselves.”
(This post went live for supporters on November 14, 2024. If you want early, ad-free, and sometimes expanded episodes, support at Patreon or Substack!)
NOTE: It occurs to me that I have three explicit episodes–32, 33, 34–in a row. But one was a casual interview, one was rage, and one was despair. So we will get back to nice clean episodes soon. I promise.)
Recorded two days after the 2024 election, and I’m in deep despair in this episode. It’s casual, with a lot of talk about ADHD and masking and what “writers” are supposed to do. We talk about the importance of embracing one’s identity as a writer, regardless of external expectations.
I also talk about my upcoming cozy fantasy project, inspired by the likes of Legends & Lattes and T. Kingfisher’s boks, and the challenges of discussing creative work prematurely.
Links:
- Terry Pratchett
- Ray Bradbury
- Richard Dansky
- Discworld
- The Cure
- The Smiths
- Chuck Wendig
- Taskmaster
- Travis Baldree (Legends and Lattes)
- T. Kingfisher
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Jen opens up about her experience with self-publishing, the importance of creative outlets, and her plans to reopen submissions, focusing on adult fiction across various genres.
We also delve into Gwynne’s poetry, discussing her unique approach to capturing untold stories from classic films, and her process of deciding whether an idea becomes a poem or a short story.
Stacy also touches on the challenges of transitioning from a PhD in English to writing cozy fantasy, her disciplined writing routine, and how she navigates the fears of starting new projects. We delve into her upcoming book, hinting at enchanted bookstores and ghosts, and discuss the power of writing rituals to overcome writer’s block and anxiety.
Join me in welcoming author, community builder, former SFWA president, and all around awesome person Cat Rambo. We dive into Cat’s writing journey, discussing their latest series featuring intelligent spaceships and former mercenaries turned restaurateurs. Cat shares their unique approach to starting a story, the importance of accountability, and how they manage their prolific output despite the challenges all writers face.
Anamely shares her unique path to becoming a published author, from Googling how to publish a book to landing her dream agent. She also talks about her second novel, her writing process, and her love for family-centric stories.