Henry L Sullivan III

Four Writers Shoot the Shit

Arts EN ↓ 3 episodes

You’ve finished the manuscript—now what? Join Henry, Alison, Brian, and Debra every week as they pull back the curtain on the publishing industry. Whether you're struggling with query letters, navigating TikTok, or just need to know you aren't the only one getting rejected, pull up a chair and join the conversation. It's shop talk for the modern storyteller. Subscribe to make sure you never miss an episode. We are friendly to both indie publishing and traditional publishing.

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Henry L Sullivan III

Episodes

Emperor | Chapter 3 | Inside Man - 2046 | Scene 8 10.05.2026 24:41

This is scene 8 of my serialized novel, Emperor. I’ve posted 15 audio recordings on Substack, and I’d like to share the scene here. Scene 1 has the following stats: viewed 156 | Opened 100% | Total Downloads 130. Scene 7 has the most downloads (312) but only 36 views. Downloads for all audio posts total 1.85 thousand. The downloads were made in 40 countries, with the top countries including: Unite...

Can Authors Survive AI? Alison McBain’s Report from Banff 16.04.2026 58:32

Writing a novel is hard enough—can we survive an AI takeover? This week, Alison McBain reports back from the National Summit on AI and Culture in Banff, where policymakers and creators met to decide the future of the arts. Henry, Brian, and Debra grill Alison on what she saw in the "trenches" of the summit. Is the industry moving toward a hybrid future, or are human creators being sidel...

AI, Algorithms, and Attention: Why Being Honest Doesn't Trend 15.04.2026 32:41

Shameless plugs Coliseum – Henry L Sullivan III Deena Undone – Debra K Every Spirit of the Plain – B. Marcus Walker The New Empire – Alison McBain