The Independent Spark

From a teenager at White Sands Missile Range to the White House Science Office, Arlan Andrews, Sr. has spent a lifetime driven by curiosity, innovation, and discovery. In this episode of The Independent Spark, Tony Acree sits down with the acclaimed science fiction author of The Emergence to explore the experiences that shaped his remarkable career. Arlan shares how an early fascination with scien...

In this episode of "The Independent Spark," we sit down with filmmaker and creative visionary Jamezz Hampton. From his early days as an extra to directing his first feature film, Jamezz shares the raw, unvarnished journey of building a career in the independent film world. We dive into his process for finding and developing stories, the challenges of financing and production, and what it truly tak...

In this episode of The Independent Spark, we sit down with Bram Stoker Award-winning editor and author Michael Knost. Known for his work in the horror genre, Michael shares the story of his recent and bold transition to writing westerns. We delve into the surprising similarities between the two genres, his creative process, and the challenges and rewards of venturing into new storytelling territor...

Get ready to solve the case of the cozy mystery. We're kicking off our first episode with special guest Bill Noel, the best-selling author of the Folly Beach Mystery series. Bill pulls back the curtain on his writing process, sharing valuable insights on building a loyal readership and maintaining a thriving career as an independent author.   #TheIndependentSpark #IndySpark #Podcast #NewPodcast #P...