Author Lyndsey Lewellen joins the podcast to discuss her love for comic books and the X-Men, her experience with rejection and perseverance, the importance of refining her pitching skills, Christian punk rock, the vulnerability of writing fiction, and her debut novel, The Chaos Grid, a Mad Max-like story set in futuristic Texas.   Buy The Chaos Grid now! (Affiliate Link)   Listen to The Chaos Grid playlist   Follow Lyndsey Lewellen: Lyndsey's website Lyndsey Lewellen on Instagram     Follow Clint Hall: Clint Hall on Instagram Clint Hall on Facebook Clint Hall on Twitter   You can also find me at clinthall.com.   Host: Clint Hall   Guest: Lyndsey Lewellen   Producers: Hector Arocho, Clint Hall   Music: Milton Gardner

Brett Harris (bestselling author of Do Hard Things and co-founder of The Young Writer’s Workshop and The Author Conservatory) joins the podcast to talk about childhood adventures in the wilderness, ambition viewed through the lens of eternity, unexpected book deals, success at a young age, the importance of faithfulness in each season of life, finding joy amid challenges, and much more.   Buy Brett's books!   Check out Brett's writing programs: The Author Conservatory The Young Writer's Workshop   Follow The Author Conservatory on Instagram   Follow Clint Hall: Clint Hall on Instagram Clint Hall on Facebook Clint Hall on Twitter   You can also find me at clinthall.com.   Host: Clint Hall   Guest: Brett Harris   Producers: Hector Arocho, Clint Hall   Music: Milton Gardner

Graphic designer Collin Smith joins the podcast to discuss the time when he realized he was on the wrong creative path, discovering his true calling, transitioning from ministry to full-time graphic design, a very important night in Denny's, working with Enclave Publishing, gaming as a dad, and much more.    Follow Collin Smith: collinsmithcreative.com Collin Smith on Instagram   Follow Clint Hall: Clint Hall on Instagram Clint Hall on Facebook Clint Hall on Twitter   You can also find me at clinthall.com.   Host: Clint Hall   Guest: Collin Smith   Producers: Hector Arocho, Clint Hall   Music: Milton Gardner

Enclave marketing director and professional musician Trissina Kear talks about her passion for music, breaking into the Los Angeles music scene, playing in rock bands, her discovery of Bookstagram, and how she eventually joined Enclave Publishing.     Listen to Trissina's album Heart of Worship now!   Follow Trissina Kear: Trissina Kear on Instagram   Follow Clint Hall: Clint Hall on Instagram Clint Hall on Facebook Clint Hall on Twitter   You can also find me at clinthall.com.   Host: Clint Hall   Guest: Trissina Kear   Producers: Hector Arocho, Clint Hall   Music: Milton Gardner

Author Candace Kade joins the podcast to talk about growing up in China, the decision to leave her corporate job to write full-time, the importance of community, the process of pitching, her new book, Hybrid, and more!   Buy Hybrid now!   Follow Candace Kade: CandaceKade.com Candace Kade on Instagram   Follow Clint Hall: Clint Hall on Instagram Clint Hall on Facebook Clint Hall on Twitter   You can also find me at clinthall.com.   Host: Clint Hall   Guest: Candace Kade   Producers: Hector Arocho, Clint Hall   Music: Milton Gardner

Artist Daniel Govar joins the podcast to discuss growing up in a military family, the importance of adapting to new environments, balancing two full-time jobs, his foray into animation, working with the SYFY Channel, why it's important to get out of the house when being creative, the power of saying no, and much more.   Follow Daniel Govar: DanielGovar.com Daniel Govar on Instagram   Follow Clint Hall: Clint Hall on Instagram Clint Hall on Facebook Clint Hall on Twitter   You can also find me at clinthall.com.   Host: Clint Hall   Guest: Daniel Govar   Producers: Hector Arocho, Clint Hall   Music: Milton Gardner

Author Sophia L. Hansen joins the podcast to talk about the power of obtainable writing goals, encouraging writing advice, helping to tell her mother’s story, the oppressive power of fear, and her debut YA sci-fi novel, Water's Break.   Buy Water's Break now!   Follow Sophia L. Hansen SophiaLHansen.com Sophia L. Hansen on Instagram Sophia L. Hansen on Facebook   Follow Clint Hall: Clint Hall on Instagram Clint Hall on Facebook Clint Hall on Twitter   You can also find me at clinthall.com.   Host: Clint Hall   Guest: Sophia L. Hansen   Producers: Hector Arocho, Clint Hall   Music: Milton Gardner

Nicholas Eames (Gemmell Award-winning author of Kings of the Wyld and Bloody Rose) joins the podcast to talk about video games, geocaching, his close relationship with his brother, capturing the dynamics of a rock band in an epic fantasy story, writing comics, and more!   Buy Nicholas's books now!   Follow Nicholas Eames NicholasEames.com Nicholas Eames on X (Twitter) Nicholas Eames on Instagram   Follow Clint Hall: Clint Hall on Instagram Clint Hall on Facebook Clint Hall on Twitter   You can also find me at clinthall.com.   Host: Clint Hall   Guest: Nicholas Eames   Producers: Hector Arocho, Clint Hall   Music: Milton Gardner

In this special mini-episode recorded live at Realm Makers 2023, Andrew Swearingen returns to talk about how he got his contract with Sunrise Publishing to be a draft author for a new story set in the epic fantasy world of Jill Williamson’s award-winning “Blood of Kings” trilogy.   Follow Andrew Swearingen Andrew Swearingen on Instagram Andrew Swearingen on Facebook Andrew Swearingen on Twitter Andrew Swearingen's website   Follow Clint Hall: Clint Hall on Instagram Clint Hall on Facebook Clint Hall on Twitter   You can also find me at clinthall.com.   Host: Clint Hall   Guest: Andrew Swearingen   Producers: Hector Arocho, Clint Hall   Music: Milton Gardner

Author Cathy McCrumb joins the podcast to talk about why Clint is a bad critique partner, her writing process, how she got her book deal, discovering that her character was on the autism spectrum, and her upcoming book, Guardian.    Pre-order Guardian now!   Find Cathy at: Cathy McCrumb's website Cathy McCrumb on Instagram Cathy McCrumb on Facebook   Follow Clint Hall: Clint Hall on Instagram Clint Hall on Facebook Clint Hall on Twitter   You can also find me at clinthall.com.   Host: Clint Hall   Guest: Cathy McCrumb   Producers: Hector Arocho, Clint Hall   Music: Milton Gardner

In this special year-end bonus episode, pre-published fiction authors Taylor Pence and Philip Wilder share tips on contests for unpublished authors, what to do while you’re waiting to hear back from agents and publishers, co-writing, when to self-publish, and much more.   Find Taylor Pence Author website Editorial services Instagram Facebook Newsletter     Find Philip Wilder Instagram Facebook Author website Email      Follow Clint Hall: Clint Hall on Instagram Clint Hall on Facebook Clint Hall on Twitter   You can also find me at clinthall.com.   Host: Clint Hall   Guests: Taylor Pence, Philip Wilder   Producers: Hector Arocho, Clint Hall   Music: Milton Gardner

Author Bradley Caffee joins the podcast to discuss everything that can go wrong at a wedding, pastoral burnout, mental and physical health, how he got into writing, and his books The Chase Runner Series and Sides.   Buy Bradley's books!   Find Bradley at: Bradley Caffee website Bradley Caffee on Instagram Bradley Caffee on Facebook   Follow Clint Hall: Clint Hall on Instagram Clint Hall on Facebook Clint Hall on Twitter   You can also find me at clinthall.com.   Host: Clint Hall   Guest: Bradley Caffee   Producers: Hector Arocho, Clint Hall   Music: Milton Gardner

Audiobook narrator Adam Verner joins the podcast to talk about how he got into the industry, his thoughts on how AI will impact audiobook narration, his creative process, his decisions for shaping each vocal performance, and much more.   Sign up for Adam's newsletter here!   Find Adam Verner: Website Instagram Threads Twitter   Follow Clint Hall: Clint Hall on Instagram Clint Hall on Facebook Clint Hall on Twitter   You can also find me at clinthall.com.   Host: Clint Hall   Guest: Adam Verner   Producers: Hector Arocho, Clint Hall   Music: Milton Gardner

Steve Laube is on the podcast! In this episode, Steve discusses collecting swords, growing up in Alaska, touring the world as a singer, 180 dunks, the importance of sharpening your craft, his role as a gatekeeper, and much more.   Find Steve Laube: The Steve Laube Agency The Christian Writers Institute Enclave Publishing   Follow Clint Hall: Clint Hall on Instagram Clint Hall on Facebook Clint Hall on Twitter   You can also find me at clinthall.com.   Host: Clint Hall   Guest: Steve Laube   Producers: Clint Hall, Hector Arocho   Music: Milton Gardner

This special bonus episode features the first audiobook chapter of Steal Fire From The Gods, my debut sci-fi novel from Enclave Publishing / Oasis Family Media! The audiobook is narrated by Adam Verner, who is scheduled to appear on the podcast in December.   Get the full audiobook now: Amazon Audible Spotify   Steal Fire From The Gods is also available in hardcover and ebook: Amazon Barnes and Noble Everywhere else   Thanks to Enclave Publishing / Oasis Family Media for allowing me to share this chapter.   Follow Clint Hall: Clint Hall on Instagram Clint Hall on Facebook Clint Hall on Twitter   You can also find me at clinthall.com.   Music for this episode was created by Milton Gardner.

I'm the guest! Because my debut novel releases on November 7th, this episode is about my publishing journey, agent experiences, the importance of relationships, and my debut sci-fi novel, Steal Fire From The Gods. Special guest host: Tyra Burton!     Steal Fire From The Gods releases on November 7th from Enclave Publishing/Oasis Family Media. Buy it now on: Amazon Barnes and Noble Audible Everywhere else     Because Tyra is a marketing expert, she makes it easy to find her. Simply go to TyraBurton.com.      Follow Clint Hall: Clint Hall on Instagram Clint Hall on Facebook Clint Hall on Twitter     You can also find me at clinthall.com.   Host: Tyra Burton   Guest: Clint Hall   Producers: Clint Hall, Hector Arocho   Music: Milton Gardner

Happy Halloween! In this special bonus episode, filmmakers Brett Brooks and Jason M. Sheedy talk about how they started making movies together, why they love short film festivals, the process of creating their feature horror film (Patient) and their new "midnight madness" comedy horror short, The Mages of Rage and the Desecration of the House of Mimicry.      Check out the trailer for The Mages of Rage and The Desecration of the House of Mimcry [Mature Content]     Follow Jason M. Sheedy: Jason M. Sheedy website Jason M. Sheedy on Instagram     Follow Brett Brooks: Brett Brooks website Brett Brooks on Instagram     Follow Clint Hall: Clint Hall on Instagram Clint Hall on Facebook Clint Hall on Twitter     You can also find me at clinthall.com.   Host: Clint Hall   Guests: Brett Brooks, Jason M. Sheedy   Producer: Clint Hall

Composer Sherri Chung talks about making music that feels personal while also fitting the story, collaborating with showrunners and filmmakers, her path to a career in music, separating work from self-worth, how she's paying it forward, and the music she created for Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai (Max), Based On A True Story (Peacock), Happiness For Beginners (Netflix), Kung Fu (The CW), and more.   Listen to Sherri Chung's music on Apple Music and Spotify!   Find Sherri Chung: Sherri Chung Website Sherri Chung on Instagram Sherri Chung on Twitter   Follow Clint Hall: Clint Hall on Instagram Clint Hall on Facebook Clint Hall on Twitter   You can also find me at clinthall.com.   Host: Clint Hall   Guest: Sherri Chung   Producer: Clint Hall   Music: Milton Gardner

Author Gillian Bronte Adams joins the podcast to talk about rewriting the ending of The Hobbit as a kid, her connection with horses, why she originally shelved her idea for The Fireborn Epic, and her newest book “Of Sea and Smoke,” which releases on Nov 21st.   Buy Gillian’s new book, Of Sea and Smoke   Find Gillian Bronte Adams: Gillian Bronte Adams Website Gillian Bronte Adams on Instagram   Follow Clint Hall: Clint Hall on Instagram Clint Hall on Facebook Clint Hall on Twitter   You can also find me at clinthall.com.   Host: Clint Hall   Guest: Gillian Bronte Adams   Producer: Clint Hall   Music: Milton Gardner

Max Brooks is on the podcast! In this episode, we talk about balancing family with a career in the arts, the importance of marketing your work correctly, modern education, the need for creative problem-solving, how the creativity community should view AI, the magic of the unexpected, and his new book, Minecraft: The Village.   Buy Minecraft: The Village now!   Find Max Brooks: Max Brooks Website Max Brooks on Twitter   Follow Clint Hall: Clint Hall on Instagram Clint Hall on Facebook Clint Hall on Twitter   You can also find me at clinthall.com.   Host: Clint Hall   Guest: Max Brooks   Producer: Clint Hall   Music: Milton Gardner