Drunken Pen Writing Podcast

Author David Winner joins us to discuss his book Master Lovers. We have a great conversation about David's great aunt Dorle and her whirlwind life during the 1930s. The book details her many romances with notable political figures, run-ins with Nazis, the Black and Tan, and numerous celebrities.  If you want to check out Master Lovers, you can buy a copy at Amazon or find out more information on D...

Author C.E. Hoffman joins us to discuss their newest short story collection, Losers and Freaks. While we talk about the book a good bit, we also touch upon many interesting topics such as writing urban fantasy, getting pigeon-holed as a genre writer, delving into experimental fiction, the importance of being authentic, how literature gives hope, what kinds of things inspire artists, and why the ar...

In today's episode, we were originally scheduled to talk with Irish writer Frances Flannery about her debut novel, Writing Man. Unfortunately, the computer goblins have attacked us for a second week in a row and we couldn't do the interview. But we refused to let that stand! So, after calling an audible, we got horror author A.D. Jones to join us to discuss his new book, Sacrificial Waters. The co...

We kick off the episode with some bad news. Poet Joy Sullivan was scheduled for today's episode, and she did join us on the podcast via computer, but unfortunately, we had some tech issues and couldn't record the episode.  Since we couldn't talk with Joy, we decided to discuss a topic that came to our attention recently. Some people think Stephen King is bad at writing female characters. Well, Spe...

We open the show with some shop talk. After that, we go into a detailed discussion on how to make a zine. Whether it be a fiction zine, poetry zine, art zine, or any of the other countless types of zines out there, this episode just might inspire you to create one.  Check out https://thecreativeindependent.com/guides/how-to-make-a-zine/ for a detailed breakdown of how to make a zine.  You can foll...

We settle into one of the dumbest episodes to date, discussing the worst movie villain motivations. The topic isn't bad, but when we encounter the motivation for the shark from Jaws, things go off the rails.  You can follow us on X, Instagram, and Facebook @dpwpodcast You can check out Caleb's work at www.calebjamesk.com . 

After some opening announcements, we discuss some of the greatest literary quotes. The catch is, Caleb is getting over a sickness, and it seems to have altered the workings of his brain! You can follow us @dpwpodcast on X, Instagram, and Facebook. You can check out Caleb's work at www.calebjamesk.com . 

We kick off the episode with a quick correction from last week. After that, we discuss a lecture series by Kurt Vonnegut that features his master's thesis about the shapes of stories.  To add to what Mr. Vonnegut talked about in his lecture, we also revisit the seven kinds of stories and do our best to fit them into Vonnegut's shapes theory.  You can check out his lecture at https://www.youtube.co...

We open the episode with an interesting discussion about international publishing and how the differences in British versus American style guides can change an author's work.  After that, we go over a list of Neil Gaiman's "best" books and give our immature critiques on the substance of said list. We also discuss some of our favorite Neil Gaiman books and get pretty dumb while doing so.  You can f...

We open things up with some publication news! After that, we set our arms aside and find out how to go about writing sword and sorcery stories. We break down all the nuances of the genre and the best ways to get the most out of your characters.  If you're interested in reading the article we used for reference, check out https://www.servicescape.com/blog/might-and-magic-how-to-write-a-sword-and-so...

Spencer kicks off the episode with some annoying book news. After that, we discuss pulp crime authors recommended by Stephen King. We also cover a list of pulp novels that have been rebranded as literary gems. There's also lots of giggles and toilet humor in this one! You can follow us on X, Instagram, and YouTube @dpwpodcast You can check out Caleb's work at www.calebjamesk.com  

Since the episode we recorded for this week was complete garbage, we decided to do a fun little update instead. It's mostly just nonsense with a bit of publishing news thrown in.  You can follow us @dpwpodcast on Instagram, Facebook, and X. 

We sit down with author C.J. Spataro and discuss her debut novel, More Strange Than True. We also talk about the publishing world, current literary trends, how to submit your work to publishers and get accepted, and what type of magic turns a man into a dog.  You can check out C.J.'s work at https://www.cjspataro.com/ You can keep an eye out for her book, More Strange Than True at https://www.sagg...

For our 100th DBS episode, we drink a bunch of booze and discuss some of our favorite guests over the years, terrible politics, great superhero names, and old DPW bits. A lot is going on in this one and most of it is nonsense! Follow us on X, Instagram, and Facebook @dpwpodcast Check out Caleb's work at www.calebjamesk.com . 

A quick publishing and news update. 

We open the episode by recapping our weekend trip to Columbus Ohio for the Arnold Fitness Expo. After that, we discuss what our ideal bookshop would be. We also talk about a bunch of the different bookstores we've been to over the years.  You can follow us on X, Instagram, and Facebook @dpwpodcast You can check out Caleb's stuff at www.calebjamesk.com . 

We kick things off by discussing the trash heap that is made up of Sony superhero movies.  After that, we talk about the publishing industry. Specifically, we discuss why we feel indie publishers and indie presses get a bad rap.  You can follow us on X, Facebook, and Instagram @dpwpodcast You can check out Caleb's stuff at www.calebjamesk.com . 

Caleb opens the show with some bad news about his most recent publication, HorrorScope Volume 4.  After that, we discuss a list of science fiction books that have been judged to be better than  Do Androids Dream of Electric Sleep. As soon as we finish the list, we delve into a good bit of nonsense for your listening pleasure.  Check us out on X, Facebook, and Instagram @dpwpodcast Follow Caleb and...

Our friend, author Nicolás Obregón joins us for a special edition of A Murakami Minute. In this episode, we discuss some problems we have with Haruki Murakami's writing. We also dive into a few controversial topics and why we feel it's important to separate art from the artist. If you want to check out Nic's work, you can head on over to https://obregonbooks.com/ If you want to see what Caleb has...

With high-energy nonsense, we discuss some funny publishing stuff and then do an absolutely terrible job of reviewing the history of DPW.  You can follow us on X, Instagram, and Facebook @dpwpodcast You can check out Caleb's work at www.calebjamesk.com . 

In this special episode, we sit down with Dr. Michael A. Caparrelli and discuss his new book, Monster Mirror: 100 Hours with David Berkowitz, Once Known as Son of Sam.  Throughout the episode, Dr. Caparrelli breaks down what a psychopath truly is, what evil is, how we're all capable of committing horrible acts, and most importantly, he gives us a lesson in forgiveness and why we shouldn't write pe...

We sit down with Tyler C. Gore, author of My Life of Crime: Essays and Other Entertainments. In this episode, we jump all over the place with numerous topics. We discuss essay writing, comedy writing, standup comedy, classic literature, contemporary fiction writers, what the modern writing landscape is like, how publishing has changed over the years, how the short story market has crumbled, genre...

We kick things off with some exciting publishing news! After that, we read 33 of the best entries in the Bulwer Lytton Fiction Contest, which is a contest dedicated to the worst opening sentences for novels that don't exist. We also discuss the ideal bowel movement, but that's at the very end. Check us out on X, Instagram, and Facebook @dpwpodcast Check out Caleb's work at www.calebjamesk.com  

We have a mini-tournament for great TV sitcoms, give our take on the cartoon wars, and then we discuss a bunch of celebrities who most people don't know have written fiction novels.  Check us out on X, Facebook, and Instagram @dpwpodcast Check out Caleb's work at www.calebjamesk.com . 

Caleb opens the episode by describing how he would write a gripping story using one of Batman's goofiest villains.  After that, we get into a discussion about the art of translating fiction. We read some popular excerpt translations of The Brothers Karamazov. This leads us down the road of good and bad translations we've read over the years, as well as our opinions on authors changing their novels...