Writers Not Writing

Benjamin Gorman

Do you like written things but don't want a show about how they are written? Do you procrastinate and want to hear how your favorite writers procrastinate, too? Then this is the show for you! read less
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Writes Not Writing, Episode 73 with Jeff Adams
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Writes Not Writing, Episode 73 with Jeff Adams
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Jeff Adams, author of Content for Everyone, about musicals, LEGO, and hockey romance!Today’s secret word is: ContrastFind Jeff here: https://jeffandwill.com/jeff-adams-writes/Instagram: WriterJeffAdamsFacebook: WriterJeffAdamsSpecial announcement! During 2024, we’re going to advertise author’s books FOR FREE! Just make a 30-60 second video about your book and send it to NotAPipePublishing@gmail.comToday’s show is brought to you by New Horizons by Michelle C. Leighhttps://www.michellecleigh.com/andChronicles of Dawn: Book One: Weapon of God by Dutch Jacksonhttps://www.amazon.com/Chronicles-Dawn-Book-One-Weapon/dp/B0CWVQM5LBWe would love to have you write with us to raise money for The Alzheimer’s Association on our Writing Against The Darkness team. Learn more and join the team here: https://www.notapipepublishing.com/blog/2023/12/9/writing-against-the-darkness-2024Thanks to our Writing Against the Darkness partner organizations:Author Alchemy Summit  https://authoralchemysummit.com/Indigo Editing  https://indigoediting.com/Unsolicited Press   https://unsolicitedpress.com/Pile Press    https://www.pilepress.com/Chunk   https://www.pilepress.com/chunkOvercup Press https://www.overcupbooks.comCheck out the merch store at Not a Pipe Publishing, and get 10% off your whole order when you use the coupon code ShowFanhttps://not-a-pipe-publishing.square.site/s/shopMentioned on the show:Keith Haring Foundationhttps://www.haring.com/
Writers Not Writing, Episode 72 with Joanne McCall
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Writers Not Writing, Episode 72 with Joanne McCall
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Joanne McCall, author of MEDIA DARLING, about toga parties, Caitlin Clark, East Coast media bias, time travel, and elven wizards. So, normal writer stuff.Today’s secret phrase is: GentleviewerFind Joanne here:Social media: @joannemccallWebsite: joannemccall.comSpecial announcement! During 2024, we’re going to advertise author’s books FOR FREE! Just make a 30-60 second video about your book and send it to NotAPipePublishing@gmail.comToday’s show is brought to you by New Horizons by Michelle C. Leighhttps://www.michellecleigh.com/andChronicles of Dawn: Book One: Weapon of God by Dutch Jacksonhttps://www.amazon.com/Chronicles-Dawn-Book-One-Weapon/dp/B0CWVQM5LBWe would love to have you write with us to raise money for The Alzheimer’s Association on our Writing Against The Darkness team. Learn more and join the team here: https://www.notapipepublishing.com/blog/2023/12/9/writing-against-the-darkness-2024Thanks to our Writing Against the Darkness partner organizations:Author Alchemy Summit  https://authoralchemysummit.com/Indigo Editing  https://indigoediting.com/Unsolicited Press   https://unsolicitedpress.com/Pile Press    https://www.pilepress.com/Chunk   https://www.pilepress.com/chunkOvercup Press https://www.overcupbooks.comCheck out the merch store at Not a Pipe Publishing, and get 10% off your whole order when you use the coupon code ShowFanhttps://not-a-pipe-publishing.square.site/s/shopMentioned on the show:Kathleen Mattson’s The Gentleviewer’s Obsessive Guide to Buffy the Vampire Slayerhttps://bookshop.org/p/books/the-gentleviewer-s-obsessive-guide-to-buffy-the-vampire-slayer-second-edition-kathleen-mattson/7625769?ean=9780985160012Ibiza Blues by Gary Culverhttps://bookshop.org/p/books/ibiza-blues-gary-culver/20015837?ean=9798988025917
Writers Not Writing, Ep. 71 with Joshua Robbins
Apr 16 2024
Writers Not Writing, Ep. 71 with Joshua Robbins
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Joshua Robbins, author of ESCHATOLOGY IN CRAYON WAX and avowed Swiftie, about #TaylorSwift’s janitor’s cart, maintaining an old house in #SanAntonio, Wanda Maximov’s chaos magic, and remembering childhood visions of the apocalypse. Totally normal writer stuff.Today’s secret phrase is: WondersFind Joshua here: Instagram: @joshrobbinswritesWebsite: www.joshua-robbins.net Joshua Robbins on FacebookSpecial announcement! During 2024, we’re going to advertise author’s books FOR FREE! Just make a 30-60 second video about your book and send it to NotAPipePublishing@gmail.comToday’s show is brought to you by New Horizons by Michelle C. Leighhttps://www.michellecleigh.com/andChronicles of Dawn: Book One: Weapon of God by Dutch Jacksonhttps://www.amazon.com/Chronicles-Dawn-Book-One-Weapon/dp/B0CWVQM5LBWe would love to have you write with us to raise money for The Alzheimer’s Association on our Writing Against The Darkness team. Learn more and join the team here: https://www.notapipepublishing.com/blog/2023/12/9/writing-against-the-darkness-2024Thanks to our Writing Against the Darkness partner organizations:Author Alchemy Summit  https://authoralchemysummit.com/Indigo Editing  https://indigoediting.com/Unsolicited Press   https://unsolicitedpress.com/Pile Press    https://www.pilepress.com/Chunk   https://www.pilepress.com/chunkOvercup Press https://www.overcupbooks.comCheck out the merch store at Not a Pipe Publishing, and get 10% off your whole order when you use the coupon code ShowFanhttps://not-a-pipe-publishing.square.site/s/shop
Writers Not Writing, Ep. 69 with C.B. Bernard
Apr 2 2024
Writers Not Writing, Ep. 69 with C.B. Bernard
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with C.B. Bernard, author of the novel SMALL ANIMALS CAUGHT IN TRAPS and the forthcoming ORDINARY BEAR, about literature, whiskey, boats, and a Danish explorer, but not connected in the way you expect.Today’s secret phrase is: Road HouseFind Chris here: www.cbbernard.com. On Twitter/X as @cbbernard, but spending less time there. On BlueSky as @cbbernard.comOn IG as @cbbarnyardGet your copy of ORDINARY BEAR here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/ordinary-bear-c-b-bernard/20708035?ean=9798200850518Get your copy of SMALL ANIMALS CAUGHT IN TRAPS here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/small-animals-caught-in-traps-c-b-bernard/18703768?ean=9798200798865Get your copy of CHASING ALASKA here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/chasing-alaska-a-portrait-of-the-last-frontier-then-and-now-c-b-bernard/11140420?ean=9780762778461Special announcement! During 2024, we’re going to advertise author’s books FOR FREE! Just make a 30-60 second video about your book and send it to NotAPipePublishing@gmail.comToday’s show is brought to you by Dark Shepherd by Fred Gambino: http://www.newconpress.co.uk/info/book.asp?id=237&referer=HpAnd by An Accidental Hero: A Mostly True Wombat Story, written by Laura Roettiger and illustrated by Debbie Palen. Available at EifrigPublishing.com Learn more about Laura Roettiger at https://lauraroettigerbooks.com/We would love to have you write with us to raise money for The Alzheimer’s Association on our Writing Against The Darkness team. Learn more and join the team here: https://www.notapipepublishing.com/blog/2023/12/9/writing-against-the-darkness-2024Check out the merch store at Not a Pipe Publishing, and get 10% off your whole order when you use the coupon code ShowFanhttps://not-a-pipe-publishing.square.site/s/shop
Writers Not Writing, Ep. 68 with B. Dave Walters
Mar 26 2024
Writers Not Writing, Ep. 68 with B. Dave Walters
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with B. Dave Walters, author of the DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: A DARKENED WISH comics series and 49 LOST SECRETS OF PEACE, LOVE, AND MONEY, about working in multiple artistic fields, setting goals, and being 6’9” (Dave, not Benjamin)Today’s secret word is: SithFind Dave here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bdavewaltersYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/BDaveWaltersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BDaveWaltersTwitter: https://twitter.com/BDaveWaltersSpecial announcement! During 2024, we’re going to advertise author’s books FOR FREE! Just make a 30-60 second video about your book and send it to NotAPipePublishing@gmail.comToday’s show is brought to you by Dark Shepherd by Fred Gambino: http://www.newconpress.co.uk/info/book.asp?id=237&referer=HpAnd by An Accidental Hero: A Mostly True Wombat Story, written by Laura Roettiger and illustrated by Debbie Palen. Available at EifrigPublishing.com Learn more about Laura Roettiger at https://lauraroettigerbooks.com/We would love to have you write with us to raise money for The Alzheimer’s Association on our Writing Against The Darkness team. Learn more and join the team here: https://www.notapipepublishing.com/blog/2023/12/9/writing-against-the-darkness-2024Check out the merch store at Not a Pipe Publishing, and get 10% off your whole order when you use the coupon code ShowFanhttps://not-a-pipe-publishing.square.site/s/shopMentioned on the ShowWriting About Dragons and Sh*t podcast: https://twitter.com/AboutDragonsSpotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wads-podcast
Writers Not Writing, Ep. 66 with Miriam Gershow
Mar 12 2024
Writers Not Writing, Ep. 66 with Miriam Gershow
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Miriam Gershow, author of Survival Tips: Stories, The Local News, and (forthcoming 2025) Closer, about Love Is Blind, book tours, and coffee addiction. Today’s secret word is: EcosystemFind Miriam here:Www.miriamgershow.com@miriamgershow on Twitter, Instagram and Bluesky@mgershow on FacebookToday’s show is brought to you by An Accidental Hero: A Mostly True Wombat Story, written by Laura Roettiger and illustrated by Debbie Palen. Available at EifrigPublishing.com Learn more about Laura Roettiger at https://lauraroettigerbooks.com/And by SIN:THETICA by Keith Anthony Baird https://www.amazon.com/Sinthetica-Keith-Anthony-Baird-ebook/dp/B0CRQWC4Y7We would love to have you write with us to raise money for The Alzheimer’s Association on our Writing Against The Darkness team. Learn more and join the team here: https://www.notapipepublishing.com/blog/2023/12/9/writing-against-the-darkness-2024Check out the merch store at Not a Pipe Publishing, and get 10% off your whole order when you use the coupon code ShowFanhttps://not-a-pipe-publishing.square.site/s/shopMentioned on the show:The Local News by Miriam Gershow https://www.amazon.com/Local-News-Novel-Miriam-Gershow/dp/0385527616Survival Tips: Stories by Miriam Gershow https://bookshop.org/p/books/survival-tips-stories-miriam-gershow/20613425?ean=9781955593083Tell the Machine Goodnight by Katie Williamshttps://bookshop.org/p/books/tell-the-machine-goodnight-katie-williams/9710499?ean=9780525533139The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBridehttps://bookshop.org/p/books/the-heaven-earth-grocery-store-james-mcbride/19674560?ean=9780593422946No More Empty Spaces by D. J. Green https://bookshop.org/p/books/no-more-empty-spaces-d-j-green/20207014?ean=9781647426163The Bee Sting by Paul Murray https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-bee-sting-paul-murray/18789047?ean=9780374600303Thorn by Evan Morgan Williamshttps://www.uapress.com/product/thorn/
Writers Not Writing, Ep. 65 with Charles Austin Muir
Mar 5 2024
Writers Not Writing, Ep. 65 with Charles Austin Muir
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Charles Austin Muir, author of BODYBUILDING SPIDER RANGERS, SLIPPERY WHEN METASTASIZED, and the Splatterpunk Award-nominated THIS IS A HORROR BOOK, about the inspiration of Kara Picante, experimental short films, and butt stuff. Today’s secret phrase is: ass-to-grassFind Charles here:https://www.facebook.com/charles.muir1/https://www.instagram.com/charlesaustinmuir/?hl=enhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCklEobCqBJG7YcvMDpyBfBghttps://www.theadventuresofkarapicante.com/Air Guitar Workout Live on KGW:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJD0iaN0kDISparkle Celebration:https://www.theadventuresofkarapicante.com/sparkle-celebrationSpecial announcement! During 2024, we’re going to advertise author’s books FOR FREE! Just make a 30-60 second video about your book and send it to NotAPipePublishing@gmail.comToday’s show is brought to you by Dark Shepherd by Fred Gambino: http://www.newconpress.co.uk/info/book.asp?id=237&referer=HpAnd by An Accidental Hero: A Mostly True Wombat Story, written by Laura Roettiger and illustrated by Debbie Palen. Available at EifrigPublishing.com Learn more about Laura Roettiger at https://lauraroettigerbooks.com/We would love to have you write with us to raise money for The Alzheimer’s Association on our Writing Against The Darkness team. Learn more and join the team here: https://www.notapipepublishing.com/blog/2023/12/9/writing-against-the-darkness-2024Check out the merch store at Not a Pipe Publishing, and get 10% off your whole order when you use the coupon code ShowFanhttps://not-a-pipe-publishing.square.site/s/shopMentioned on the show: A History of Worryhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=4tQdqWEW8XACinema Viscerahttps://www.amazon.com/Cinema-Viscera-Anthology-Theater-Horror/dp/1951658191Slippery When Metastasizedhttps://www.amazon.com/Slippery-When-Metastasized-Charles-Austin/dp/1734934603
Writers Not Writing, Episode 63 with Shanna Germain
Feb 20 2024
Writers Not Writing, Episode 63 with Shanna Germain
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman and Shanna Germain, author of TOMORROW’S BONES and designer of THE DEVIL’S DANDY DOGS, have a great conversation about friendship and discovering what is alive in the people around us. It gets deeper than either were expecting! Today’s secret phrase is: psychopompFind Shanna here: www.shannagermain.comBluesky, Instagram, and FB as shannagermain Special announcement! During 2024, we’re going to advertise author’s books FOR FREE! Just make a 30-60 second video about your book and send it to NotAPipePublishing@gmail.comToday’s show is brought to you by Dark Shepherd by Fred Gambino: http://www.newconpress.co.uk/info/book.asp?id=237&referer=HpAnd by An Accidental Hero: A Mostly True Wombat Story, written by Laura Roettiger and illustrated by Debbie Palen. Available at EifrigPublishing.com Learn more about Laura Roettiger at https://lauraroettigerbooks.com/We would love to have you write with us to raise money for The Alzheimer’s Association on our Writing Against The Darkness team. Learn more and join the team here: https://www.notapipepublishing.com/blog/2023/12/9/writing-against-the-darkness-2024Check out the merch store at Not a Pipe Publishing, and get 10% off your whole order when you use the coupon code ShowFanhttps://not-a-pipe-publishing.square.site/s/shopMentioned on the show:Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make--and Keep--Friends Hardcover by Marisa G. Franco PhDhttps://bookshop.org/p/books/platonic-how-the-science-of-attachment-can-help-you-make-and-keep-friends-marisa-g-franco/17881751?ean=9780593331897Kelly Link’s The Book of Love: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-book-of-love-kelly-link/20099222?ean=9780812996586
Writers Not Writing, Episode 62 with Jennifer Rood
Feb 13 2024
Writers Not Writing, Episode 62 with Jennifer Rood
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Jennifer Rood, author of PRESENT AND SPEAKING EVERYWHERE, about the Oregon Caves National Monument, the Bird Alliance of Oregon, and dreaming of large predatory animals.Today’s secret word is: GorillasFind Jennifer here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennrood100/Cover reveal and pre-order announcement for PRESENT AND SPEAKING EVERYWHERE: https://www.notapipepublishing.com/blog/2024/1/26/cover-reveal-and-pre-order-announcement-for-jennifer-roods-present-and-speaking-everywhereSpecial announcement! During 2024, we’re going to advertise author’s books FOR FREE! Just make a 30-60 second video about your book and send it to NotAPipePublishing@gmail.comToday’s show is brought to you by Dark Shepherd by Fred Gambino: http://www.newconpress.co.uk/info/book.asp?id=237&referer=HpAnd by An Accidental Hero: A Mostly True Wombat Story, written by Laura Roettiger and illustrated by Debbie Palen. Available at EifrigPublishing.com Learn more about Laura Roettiger at https://lauraroettigerbooks.com/We would love to have you write with us to raise money for The Alzheimer’s Association on our Writing Against The Darkness team. Learn more and join the team here: https://www.notapipepublishing.com/blog/2023/12/9/writing-against-the-darkness-2024Check out the merch store at Not a Pipe Publishing, and get 10% off your whole order when you use the coupon code ShowFanhttps://not-a-pipe-publishing.square.site/s/shopMentioned on the show:The Ink to Film podcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/inktofilmYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPmCOicM-LU_l-QAiH3WWkwOregon Caves National Monument and Preserve: https://www.nps.gov/orca/index.htmBird Alliance of Oregon name change: Portland’s former Audubon group bucks national organization and changes name to ‘Bird Alliance of Oregon’ - OPB
Writers Not Writing, Episode 61 with Fonda Lee
Feb 6 2024
Writers Not Writing, Episode 61 with Fonda Lee
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Fonda Lee, author of the Green Bone Saga, about TMNT, traveling to Egypt, aging dogs, and Zack Snyder movies.Today’s secret word is: SamuraiFind Fonda Lee here:Website: https://www.fondalee.com/Newsletter: https://www.fondalee.com/contact/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fonda.lee/or (ugh) TwitterX: https://www.twitter.com/FondaJLeeSpecial announcement! During 2024, we’re going to advertise author’s books FOR FREE! Just make a 30-60 second video about your book and send it to NotAPipePublishing@gmail.comToday’s show is brought to you by Dark Shepherd by Fred Gambino: http://www.newconpress.co.uk/info/book.asp?id=237&referer=HpWe would love to have you write with us to raise money for The Alzheimer’s Association on our Writing Against The Darkness team. Learn more and join the team here: https://www.notapipepublishing.com/blog/2023/12/9/writing-against-the-darkness-2024Check out the merch store at Not a Pipe Publishing, and get 10% off your whole order when you use the coupon code ShowFanhttps://not-a-pipe-publishing.square.site/s/shopMentioned on the show:Shogun by James Clavell: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shogun-part-one-james-clavell/20866470?ean=9798212895194Dune series by Frank Herbert: https://bookshop.org/p/books/frank-herbert-s-dune-saga-3-book-boxed-set-dune-dune-messiah-and-children-of-dune-frank-herbert/14550242?ean=9780593201893Phoenix Comic Con: https://www.phoenixfanfusion.com/Celsius Book Festival in Spain: https://celsius232.es/Viable Paradise: https://viableparadise.com/
Writers Not Writing, Episode 60 with Erin M. Evans
Jan 30 2024
Writers Not Writing, Episode 60 with Erin M. Evans
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Erin M. Evans, author of EMPIRE OF EXILES, the forthcoming RELICS OF RUIN, and the BRIMSTONE ANGELS SAGA, about embroidery, biscuits for breakfast, and gene therapy. Today’s secret word is: CrisperFind Erin here:Twitter @erinmevansBluesky: @erinmevansInstagram: @alltheerinyesDiscord: https://discord.gg/hmbC793RKgTwitch: twitch.tv/dungeonscrawlersSpecial announcement! During 2024, we’re going to advertise author’s books FOR FREE! Just make a 30-60 second video about your book and send it to NotAPipePublishing@gmail.comToday’s show is brought to you by Marcella Stepp Rodarte’s The Hand of Fate. Learn more about it and find buy links on her website here: https://www.marcellastepprodarte.com/We would love to have you write with us to raise money for The Alzheimer’s Association on our Writing Against The Darkness team. Learn more and join the team here: https://www.notapipepublishing.com/blog/2023/12/9/writing-against-the-darkness-2024Check out the merch store at Not a Pipe Publishing, and get 10% off your whole order when you use the coupon code ShowFanhttps://not-a-pipe-publishing.square.site/s/shopMentioned on the show:Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel https://bookshop.org/p/books/wolf-hall/18953055?ean=9781250806710Talking to Virgil: A Miscellany by T.P. Wisemanhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2189670.Talking_to_VirgilPersians: The Age of the Great Kings by Lloyd Llewellyn-Smith https://bookshop.org/p/books/persians-the-age-of-the-great-kings-lloyd-llewellyn-jones/17331801?ean=9781541600348STXBP1 foundation: https://www.stxbp1disorders.org/
Writers Not Writing, Episode 59 where Benjamin and Doug spoil To Kill a Mockingbird
Jan 23 2024
Writers Not Writing, Episode 59 where Benjamin and Doug spoil To Kill a Mockingbird
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Doug the Producer about three novels and a way they are connected: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD by Harper Lee, BABEL by R.F. Kuang, and DUNE by Frank Herbert. And Benjamin gets to say some things about #Trump’s #MAGA movement he can’t say in a public school classroom.Today’s secret word is: EmpireFind Benjamin at TikTok: @teachergorman https://www.tiktok.com/@teachergormanTwitter: @TeacherGormanhttps://twitter.com/teachergormanInstagram @teachergormanhttps://www.instagram.com/teachergormanFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeacherGorman/Special announcement! During 2024, we’re going to advertise author’s books FOR FREE! Just make a 30-60 second video about your book and send it to NotAPipePublishing@gmail.comToday’s show is brought to you by Marcella Stepp Rodarte’s The Hand of Fate. Learn more about it and find buy links on her website here: https://www.marcellastepprodarte.com/We would love to have you write with us to raise money for The Alzheimer’s Association on our Writing Against The Darkness team. Learn more and join the team here: https://www.notapipepublishing.com/blog/2023/12/9/writing-against-the-darkness-2024Check out the merch store at Not a Pipe Publishing, and get 10% off your whole order when you use the coupon code ShowFanhttps://not-a-pipe-publishing.square.site/s/shopMentioned on the show:To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Leehttps://bookshop.org/p/books/to-kill-a-mockingbird-harper-lee/266047?ean=9780060935467Babel: Or the Necessity of Violence: An Arcane History of the Oxford Translators' Revolution by R.F. Kuanghttps://bookshop.org/p/books/babel-or-the-necessity-of-violence-an-arcane-history-of-the-oxford-translators-revolution-r-f-kuang/18269577?ean=9780063021426Dune by Frank Herberthttps://bookshop.org/p/books/dune-frank-herbert/7502701?ean=9780441172719Go Set a Watchman by Harper Leehttps://bookshop.org/p/books/go-set-a-watchman-harper-lee/14691902?ean=9780062409867
Writers Not Writing, Episode 58 with Adeena Mignogna
Jan 16 2024
Writers Not Writing, Episode 58 with Adeena Mignogna
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with physicist, astronomer, and Mission Architect Adeena Mignogna, author of the new novel LUNAR LOGIC and THE ROBOT GALAXY Series, and co-host of The BIG Sci-Fi Podcast.Today’s secret phrase is:  Kurt VonnegutFind Adeena here:https://linktr.ee/adeenamadeenam.comhttps://crazyrobot.myshopify.com/Robot Galaxy Series: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09FHS91TKLunar Logic: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGQ1Y8SJBIG Sci-Fi Podcast: https://linktr.ee/thebigscifipodcastSpecial announcement! During 2024, we’re going to advertise author’s books FOR FREE! Just make a 30-60 second video about your book and send it to NotAPipePublishing@gmail.comToday’s show is brought to you by Marcella Stepp Rodarte’s The Hand of Fate. Learn more about it and find buy links on her website here: https://www.marcellastepprodarte.com/We would love to have you write with us to raise money for The Alzheimer’s Association on our Writing Against The Darkness team. Learn more and join the team here: https://www.notapipepublishing.com/blog/2023/12/9/writing-against-the-darkness-2024Check out the merch store at Not a Pipe Publishing, and get 10% off your whole order when you use the coupon code ShowFanhttps://not-a-pipe-publishing.square.site/s/shopMentioned on the show:Foundation (TV Series): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foundation_(TV_series)1440 News Digest:   join1440.com/Barry: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barry_(TV_series)Kurt Vonnegut’s Pity the Reader: https://www.amazon.com/Pity-Reader-Writing-Kurt-Vonnegut/dp/1609809629Periodic Tales: A Cultural History of the Elements, from Arsenic to Zinc by Hugh Aldersey-Williams:https://www.amazon.com/Periodic-Tales-Cultural-History-Elements/dp/0061824739
Writers Not Writing, Episode 57 with Rhiannon Held
Jan 15 2024
Writers Not Writing, Episode 57 with Rhiannon Held
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Rhiannon Held, author of SILVER and IDYLLIAN, about escape puzzles, archeology, historical archives, and glass floats.Today’s secret phrase is: S.H.P.O (Pronounced ship-oh)Find Rhiannon here: @rhiannonheld on various socials*rhiannonheld.com*Dungeon Scrawlers channel on TwitchTwitch link: https://www.twitch.tv/dungeonscrawlers Wednesdays, 6:30 PTSilver series: https://bookshop.org/contributors/rhiannon-heldAmsterdam Institute novelas compendium: https://bookshop.org/p/books/idyllian-r-z-held/17318281?ean=9781943545155Special announcement! During 2024, we’re going to advertise author’s books FOR FREE! Just make a 30-60 second video about your book and send it to NotAPipePublishing@gmail.comToday’s show is brought to you by Marcella Stepp Rodarte’s The Hand of Fate. Learn more about it and find buy links on her website here: https://www.marcellastepprodarte.com/We would love to have you write with us to raise money for The Alzheimer’s Association on our Writing Against The Darkness team. Learn more and join the team here: https://www.notapipepublishing.com/blog/2023/12/9/writing-against-the-darkness-2024Check out the merch store at Not a Pipe Publishing, and get 10% off your whole order when you use the coupon code ShowFanhttps://not-a-pipe-publishing.square.site/s/shopMentioned on the show:Legends & Lattes: A Novel of High Fantasy and Low Stakes by Travis Baldree https://bookshop.org/p/books/legends-lattes-a-novel-of-high-fantasy-and-low-stakes-travis-baldree/18632175?ean=9781250886088Blown Away on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/80215147#:~:text=Ten%20master%20artists%20turn%20up,Watch%20all%20you%20want.Labyrinth's Heart, the conclusion to M. A. Carrick's Rook & Rose trilogy: https://bookshop.org/p/books/labyrinth-s-heart-m-a-carrick/19508867?ean=9780316539739For the historical archives of buildings in Oregon Rhiannon mentioned, go here:https://heritagedata.prd.state.or.us/historic/Ravensburger Escape Puzzles:https://www.ravensburger.us/products/jigsaw-puzzles/adult-puzzles/escape-kids-magical-mayhem-13303/index.htmlEric Witchey
Writers Not Writing, Episode 55 with Rosemary Jones
Dec 26 2023
Writers Not Writing, Episode 55 with Rosemary Jones
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Rosemary Jones, author of MASK OF SILVER and CITY OF THE DEAD, about cozy cosmic horror, the silent movie era, and bootleggers in Seattle.Today’s secret word is: FruitcakeFinding Rosemary online by starting at her website:http://rosemaryjones.blogspot.com/p/bibliography.htmlFree Christmas story by Rosemary set in Cobalt City:http://rosemaryjones.blogspot.com/p/a-very-panda-christmas.htmlAll the Fitzmaurice Legacy Arkham Horror books by Rosemary Jones:https://aconytebooks.com/?authors=rosemary-jonesToday’s show is brought to you by Writing Against The Darkness, our fundraising team for The Alzheimer’s Association’s The Longest Day. Learn more and join the team here: https://www.notapipepublishing.com/blog/2023/12/9/writing-against-the-darkness-2024And thanks to all our partner organizations! Author Alchemy Summit  https://authoralchemysummit.com/Indigo Editing  https://indigoediting.com/Unsolicited Press   https://unsolicitedpress.com/Pile Press    https://www.pilepress.com/Chunk   https://www.pilepress.com/chunkOvercup Press https://www.overcupbooks.comFirst Matter Press   https://www.firstmatterpress.orgCheck out the merch store at Not a Pipe Publishing, and get 10% off your whole order when you use the coupon code ShowFanhttps://not-a-pipe-publishing.square.site/s/shopMentioned on the show:The Red Lamp by Mary Roberts Rinehart: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-red-lamp-mary-roberts-rinehart/8292531?ean=9781613161135
Writers Not Writing, Episode 54 with Riley McLeod
Dec 19 2023
Writers Not Writing, Episode 54 with Riley McLeod
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Riley McLeod, editor and co-founder of Aftermath.site, about baking, bikepacking around DC, cults, climate change, and the joys and challenges of starting a small business. Today’s secret word is: perseverateFind Riley McLeod’s writing and editing work at www.Aftermath.siteAnd find Riley on on twitter at @rcmacleodToday’s show is brought to you by Writing Against The Darkness, our fundraising team for The Alzheimer’s Association’s The Longest Day. Learn more and join the team here: https://www.notapipepublishing.com/blog/2023/12/9/writing-against-the-darkness-2024And thanks to all our partner organizations! Author Alchemy Summit  https://authoralchemysummit.com/Indigo Editing  https://indigoediting.com/Unsolicited Press   https://unsolicitedpress.com/Pile Press    https://www.pilepress.com/Chunk   https://www.pilepress.com/chunkOvercup Press https://www.overcupbooks.comCheck out the merch store at Not a Pipe Publishing, and get 10% off your whole order when you use the coupon code ShowFanhttps://not-a-pipe-publishing.square.site/s/shopMentioned on the show:Swann's Way: In Search of Lost Time, Volume 1 by Marcel Proust: https://bookshop.org/p/books/swann-s-way-in-search-of-lost-time-volume-1-marcel-proust/9340268?ean=9780300185430This Other Eden by Paul Harding: https://bookshop.org/p/books/this-other-eden-paul-harding/18515399?ean=9781324036296The Bee Sting by Paul Murray: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-bee-sting-paul-murray/18789047?ean=9780374600303I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai: https://bookshop.org/p/books/i-have-some-questions-for-you-rebecca-makkai/18490223?ean=9780593490143The Recovering: Intoxication and Its Aftermath by Leslie Jamison: