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Ink Blots: Author Interviews

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Step inside the minds of storytellers with Ink Blots: Author Interviews — the podcast where books meet personality. Host Rob Southgate chats with authors across genres — from mystery to sci-fi, romance to non-fiction — diving deep into their creative process, personal journeys, and favorite reads. Each episode blends practical writing tips for aspiring authors with candid conversations about life, inspiration, and the stories that shaped them. Expect surprises, laughter, and the kind of insights only a great storyteller can provide. Whether you're an avid reader, a budding writer, or just love...

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Joe McClean | Sins of Survivors: A Carter Brothers Novel 25.06.2025 25:30

🔖 About Joe Mclean: Joe McClean spent his childhood in the wetlands of South Carolina and his adolescence was baked in Phoenix, Arizona where he first discovered his love for telling stories. After studying Shakespeare in college, nepotism from a general contractor uncle in NJ, delivered the education that would keep Joe fed while chasing artistic dreams. Over the years, his days swinging a hamme...

Valerie Willis 2025 | PopCon Indy 20.06.2025 33:11

Paranormal Passion and Powerful Storytelling – A Conversation with Valerie Willis In this spellbinding episode of Ink Blots , host Rob Southgate welcomes Valerie Willis , paranormal romance and fantasy author with 4 Horsemen Publications . Known for her intricate plots, emotionally complex characters, and steamy supernatural twists, Valerie dives deep into her writing process, what fuels her creat...

Morgan Monroe and Kate Jenkins 2025 | PopCon Indy 20.06.2025 35:19

Rob Southgate interviews Morgan Monroe and Kate Jenkins, a writing duo from Four Horsemen Publications, about their journey and upcoming projects. Morgan and Kate met in a pirate RPG game in 2000 and have since written eight books in their "Legends of Corellia" series, with the ninth book, "Restoration and Ruin," set to release on December 6. They also have a spin-off series, "The Duchess," with t...

Erik Deckers 2025 | PopCon Indy 20.06.2025 27:29

Rob Southgate interviews Eric Deckers, a humor columnist and author, about his upcoming appearance at Indie Pop Con 2025 in Indianapolis. Eric discusses his transition from Indiana to Orlando, his 30-year career in humor writing, and his recent book deals with Four Horsemen Publications. He shares insights into his writing process, influences like PG Wodehouse and Christopher Moore, and his experi...

KN Fitzwater 2025 | PopCon Indy 18.06.2025 32:15

Magic, Mayhem, and the Writer's Mind – A Conversation with K.N. Fitzwater This week on Ink Blots , host Rob Southgate sits down with K.N. Fitzwater , a rising voice in speculative fiction from 4 Horsemen Publications . Known for blending fantasy with real-world emotion, Fitzwater opens up about their writing journey, genre-crossing creativity, and the deep themes hidden beneath their magical plots...