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[ISBW] Tanya DePass, Writing, and Gaming, Live from WorldCon, Glasgow!

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S20 Ep24: In Which Mur and Tanya DePass Discuss Fanfic, Diversity Consulting, and Creative Journeys

Recorded ON ISBW’s birthday, in Glasgow, y’all. Nineteen years. I’d drop the mic, but it seems I’m committed now.

I think people who turn up their nose at Fanfic are really A: missing out and B: being snobs. – Tanya DePass

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(This post went live for supporters on August 23, 2024. If you want early, ad-free, and sometimes expanded episodes, support at Patreon or Substack!)

Join Mur as she celebrates the 19th anniversary of “I Should Be Writing” with special guest Tanya DePass, aka cypheroftyr. Tanya is a prolific writer, streamer, and game developer, known for her work in promoting diversity and inclusion in the gaming industry. In this episode, they delve into Tanya’s multifaceted career, from founding “I Need Diverse Games” to working on the upcoming Wonder Woman game.

Tanya shares her journey with fanfiction, discussing how it has evolved over the years and how it helps her hone her writing skills. They also touch on the importance of diversity consulting in creative works, offering advice on when and how to seek out consultants to ensure authentic representation.

They explore the emotional challenges of creative careers, the value of finding opportunities, and the importance of community support. Tanya’s insights into streaming, game development, and balancing multiple roles provide a comprehensive look at the modern creative landscape.

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“Tanya DePass, Writing, and Gaming, Live from WorldCon, Glasgow!” is brought to you in large part by my supporters, the Fabulists, who received an early, expanded version of this episode. You can join our Fabulist community with a pledge on Patreon or Substack!

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Theme song by John Anealio, art by Numbers Ninja,
and files hosted by Libsyn (affiliate link). Get archives of the show via Patreon.
August 26, 2024 | Season 20 Ep 24 | murverse.com
“Tanya DePass, Writing, and Gaming, Live from WorldCon, Glasgow!” by Mur Lafferty
is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
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[ISBW] Exploring the Post-Apocalyptic World with Waubgeshig Rice

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S20 Ep23: In Which Mur and Waubgeshig Rice explore post-apocalyptic worlds.

It’s like, ultimately, words are expendable. You just pick different ones. – Waubgeshig Rice

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(This post went live for supporters on August 21, 2024. If you want early, ad-free, and sometimes expanded episodes, support at Patreon or Substack!)

Chapters:
(00:00) Intro
(01:45) Waubgeshig Rice dropped out of journalism school because the industry is a shadow of itself.
(02:36) Waub’s first two novels are post apocalyptic dystopian novels.
(06:59) How much post-apocalyptic fiction did he read before writing this book?
(09:42) Starting with smaller presses was really influential in his development as a writer.
(12:51) How did his background in journalism helped his confidence as a debut novelist?
(16:14) How did he work that pacing in Moon of Crested Snow?
(19:04) What freaks us out.
(23:16) I need to read more post apocalyptic fiction by indigenous writers.
(24:37) Waub went from journalism to fiction after quitting his job.
(27:04) More writing advice!
(30:28) How does Waub tackle revising?

In this episode. Mur chats with award-winning author and journalist Waubgeshig Rice about his latest book, Moon of the Turning Leaves. They delve into the challenges and rewards of transitioning from journalism to fiction, the intricacies of writing post-apocalyptic literature, and the importance of smaller presses for budding authors.

Waub also shares his inspirations, the impact of his indigenous heritage on his storytelling, and offers invaluable advice for aspiring writers. Tune in for an insightful discussion on the craft of writing and the resilience of communities in the face of global calamities.

And y’all, SO MANY good book recommendations!

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“Exploring the Post-Apocalyptic World with Waubgeshig Rice” is brought to you in large part by my supporters, the Fabulists, who received an early, expanded version of this episode. You can join our Fabulist community with a pledge on Patreon or Substack!

Some of the links above may be affiliate, allowing you to support the show at no extra cost to you. Also consider leaving a review for ISBW, please!

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Theme song by John Anealio, art by Numbers Ninja,
and files hosted by Libsyn (affiliate link). Get archives of the show via Patreon.
August 23, 2024 | Season 20 Ep 23 | murverse.com
“Exploring the Post-Apocalyptic World with Waubgeshig Rice” by Mur Lafferty
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[ISBW] Debut Novels and the Writing Journey with MJ Wassmer

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S20 Ep22: In Which Mur Chats with MJ Wassmer and Discusses Debut Novels and the Writing Journey

“You can’t think yourself into better actions, but you can act yourself into better thoughts.”– MJ Wassmer

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(This post went live for supporters on July 30, 2024. If you want early, ad-free, and sometimes expanded episodes, support at Patreon or Substack!)

Join Mur as she welcomes MJ Wassmer, author of Zero Stars Do Not Recommend, to discuss the ups and downs of debuting in the publishing world, writing speculative comedy, and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with finishing a book.

MJ shares his personal journey, from working in corporate America to becoming a published author, and offers insights into his writing process, dealing with rejections, and the importance of having a supportive spouse.

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“Debut Novels and the Writing Journey with MJ Wassmer” is brought to you in large part by by my supporters, who received an early, expanded version of this episode. You can join our Fabulist community with a pledge on Patreon or Substack!

Some of the links above may be affiliate, allowing you to support the show at no extra cost to you. Also consider leaving a review for ISBW, please!

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Theme song by John Anealio, art by Numbers Ninja,
and files hosted by Libsyn (affiliate link). Get archives of the show via Patreon.
August 5, 2024 | Season 20 Ep 22 | murverse.com
“Debut Novels and the Writing Journey with MJ Wassmer” by Mur Lafferty
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[ISBW] From Patent Memos to Nebula Nods with Wole Talabi

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Riding the Revision Rollercoaster - season 20 episode 11

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S20 Ep13: In Which Mur Attends Wole Talabi’s Creative Alchemy

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“The primary driver of my sense of success is, ‘do I feel happy with what I’ve done?'” – Wole Talabi

Mur chats with Wole Talabi, an engineer turned author (but still engineer). They discuss the Schrodinger’s Cat of publishing, the thrill of rewriting old stories for new audiences, and the joy of challenging the norms of fiction.

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“From Patent Memos to Nebula Nods with Wole Talabi” is brought to you in large part by by my supporters, who received an early, expanded version of this episode. You can join our Fabulist community with a pledge on Patreon or Substack!

Some of the links above may be affiliate, allowing you to support the show at no extra cost to you. Also consider leaving a review for ISBW, please!

CREDITS
Theme song by John Anealio, art by Numbers Ninja,
and files hosted by Libsyn (affiliate link). Get archives of the show via Patreon.
April 17, 2024 | Season 20 Ep 13 | murverse.com
“From Patent Memos to Nebula Nods with Wole Talabi” by Mur Lafferty
is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
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[ISBW] The Epiphany of Writing Routines: Embracing Structure in a Creative Life

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S20 Ep8: The Epiphany of Writing Routines

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I Should Be Writing Season 20, Episode 8

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“I don’t think I’m ever gonna lose that feeling of being afraid to prep because I’ll talk myself out of it and then running and jumping off the high dive.”

I found myself looking for my own magic bullet and getting frustrated a the media who take the idea of a daily routine–something people with ADHD people need–and play it off as only done by stodgy, unfun dorks. I discuss morning and writing routines as covered by Josh Zimmerman’s videos, how creation is like jumping off a diving board for me, my solo RPG plans, and promote Premee Mohamed’s books and bullying.

(video of Josh Zimmerman talking morning routines on the Patreon YouTube channel)

From the fear of preparation to the power of routines for neurodiverse individuals, we open up about the importance of finding what works for you—even if it means facing your own hypocrisy. Plus, hear about the anticipation of the JoCo cruise, the chaos of running Brindlewood Bay RPGs, and why sometimes, you just have to leap off the high dive.

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Theme song by John Anealio, art by Numbers Ninja, site design by Clockpunk Studio
and files hosted by Libsyn (affiliate link). Get archives of the show via Patreon.
April 3, 2024 | Season 20 Ep 8 | murverse.com
“The Epiphany of Routine” by Mur Lafferty
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