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[ISBW] Medicine and AI with Dr. Justin C. Key

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“Acceptance is built on a pile of rejections.”
~ Justin C. Key

ISBW 22.7

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Dr. Justin C. Key joins us to discuss his debut novel, The Hospital at the End of the World, exploring intersection of medicine and AI. Justin shares his experiences as a psychiatrist and balancing a medical career with being an author.

We go over writing process, community, and the lessons learned from both success and setbacks.

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March 30, 2025 | ISBW 22.7 | murverse.com
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[DD] Trad Marketing vs Self Marketing

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“The best way to survive is to turn everything into hilarity.” – Ursula Vernon

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In this episode we dive into the chaotic world of writing, marketing, and the ups and downs of self-publishing. Mur shares her recent trip to Maryland for Independent Bookstore Day, and Ursula catches us up on Swordheart’s launch. 

Self promotion is hard, ya’ll.

Highlights:

  • (05:12) Mur’s experience running a solo RPG at an independent bookstore
  • (12:45) Ursula’s updates on Swordheart and her UK marketing team
  • (25:30) The difference between traditional marketing and self-promotion
  • (38:15) The importance of targeted outreach to influencers
  • (47:50) Mur’s thoughts on new marketing tools and strategies
  • (55:30) Reflections on the passage of time and creative endeavors
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May 19, 2024 | Season 11 Ep 4 | murverse.com
“Trad Marketing vs Self Marketing” by Mur Lafferty and Ursula Vernon
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