Neil Christiansen

Malcolm Karma: Cold Turkey - Audiobook Podcast with Author Commentary

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The OFFICIAL audiobook podcast of Malcolm Karma: Cold Turkey! Every episode is one chapter of the book, followed by author and guest commentary on that chapter (and previous chapters as context). Malcolm Karma has spent fifteen years paying his debt to a ruthless operator in the city’s shadowy underworld. When his conscience starts getting the better of him he tells them he wants out. What seems like an amicable parting soon explodes into a fight for his life. Now the city he once prowled as a predator feels like a cage. Gritty, intense, and relentless, Malcolm Karma: Cold Turkey is a harrowin...

Author

Neil Christiansen

Episodes

Chapter Six - Special Guest Justin DiPego 10.12.2025 2:16:17

Justin DiPego joins us to discuss chapter 6 of Malcolm Karma: Cold Turkey. Read KNUCKLE SANDWICH: https://amzn.to/44awG1h Justin's Website: http://dipegonow.com/Books Justin's TikTok: @DiPegoNow

Chapter Five - Special Guest Ben Schenkman 08.12.2025 1:53:19

🎯 Key Takeaways Core Points: The podcast discusses Chapter 5 of “Malcolm Karma, Cold Turkey” with author Ben Schenkman, focusing on his insights and critique. Schenkman shares details about his urban fantasy series, emphasizing the blend of humor and serious themes. Key elements of writing, including character descriptions and dialogue tags, are explored, highlighting the importance of reader eng...

Chapter Four - Special Guest 08.12.2025 44:05

Chapter 4 Discussion: Craft, Character, and Controlled Chaos — with Guest Writer Josh Paulabicke In today’s post-chapter conversation, I sit down with speculative sci-fi writer Josh Paulabicke to dig into Chapter 4 of Malcolm Karma: Cold Turkey. Though short, this chapter marks a turning point — and Josh brings a sharp editorial eye to what’s working, what raises questions, and how subtle choices...

Chapter Three - Special Guest Melissa Bonczak 08.12.2025 51:12

Read DARK WHITE - https://amzn.to/3PYXfyw Read MALCOLM KARMA - https://bit.ly/49Ek4k5 Read VIRAL YOUNGBLOOD: INADVISABLE ROMANCE as it’s being written by subscribing to my Substack In this episode of the Malcolm Karma: Cold Turkey Audiobook Podcast , author Melissa Bonczak joins Neil to unpack Chapter 3, dive deep into storytelling craft, and talk about everything from cozy mysteries to portal fan...

Chapter Two - Special Guest Jordan Fitch 08.12.2025 39:31

Thriller Novelist, Jordan Fitch joins us to discuss Chapter Two. Buy Malcolm Karma: Cold Turkey Buy Dark White Follow Neil on YouTube Jordan Fitch on Goodreads Name Town, by Jordan Fitch The Cardinal Line, by Jordan Fitch Seven Stories interview with Jordan Fitch

Chapter One - Special Guest Ben Durham 08.12.2025 59:25

Technical Writer, Ben Durham joins me to discuss chapter one of Malcolm Karma: Cold Turkey. Buy Malcolm Karma: Cold Turkey Buy Dark White Follow Neil on YouTube Buy the Write Drunk Edit Sober T-Shirt I’m wearing in the video. Ben Durham is on the Board of Directors for the Chicago Writers Association and writes for their blog . Read Ben’s thoughts on writing on his Substack .