Most Writers Are Fans

In this episode, Terry Bartley talks to YA Author (Darkhearts, The Ghost of Us) and Game Designer (Pathfinder), James Sutter ⁠. They discuss how to authentically network with other creators and just how much of our life working on creative projects should take up. Tyranny of the Fey is now available in ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ hardcover and paperback ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ eBook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ audiobook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Read...

In this episode, Terry Bartley talks to singer/songwriter, Zach Benson . They discuss how they create art that is personal and they're proud of. They also talk about how they find inspiration in surprising places. Tyranny of the Fey is now available in ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ hardcover and paperback ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ eBook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ audiobook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Read my stories now on terrybartley.com. Send requests to be...

In this episode, Terry Bartley talks to singer/songwriter, ⁠ Spencer Jordan . They discuss balancing having a job that pays the bills within the industry while creating your own art. They also talk about writing about love and relationships while incorporating your own personal experience. Tyranny of the Fey is now available in ⁠⁠⁠⁠ hardcover and paperback ⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠ eBook ⁠⁠⁠⁠ , and ⁠⁠⁠⁠ audiobo...

Most Writers Are Fans is back for its fifth season! In this episode, Terry Bartley talks to Sci-Fi/Fantasy writer, Brent Lambert ( A Necessary Chaos ). They discuss trying to make a living as a writer and how to support your own community, as Brent has collectively done with FIYAH Literary Magazine. Tyranny of the Fey is now available for ⁠⁠⁠ hardcover ⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠ eBook ⁠⁠⁠ , and ⁠⁠⁠ audiobook ⁠⁠⁠ ....

Most Writers Are Fans is back for its fifth season! In this episode, Terry Bartley talks to comic book writer Josh Trujillo (Blue Beetle, Adventure Time). They discuss building a career in comics, putting themselves into their characters, and some of our favorite obscure comic characters. Tyranny of the Fey is now available for ⁠⁠⁠ hardcover ⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠ eBook ⁠⁠⁠ , and ⁠⁠⁠ audiobook ⁠⁠⁠ . Read my st...

Most Writers Are Fans is back for its fifth season! In the debut episode, Terry Bartley talks to indie singer/songwriter Olen. They discuss finding your identity through creativity, building a long-term career, and how we incorporate our own mental health journeys in our art. Tyranny of the Fey is now available for ⁠⁠⁠ hardcover ⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠ eBook ⁠⁠⁠ , and ⁠⁠⁠ audiobook ⁠⁠⁠ . Read my stories now on...

Most Writers Are Fans is Live! This summer host Terry Bartley went on tour across the country to record the fourth season live at a series of coffee shops and bookstores. In this episode, members of Springfield Poets and Writers talked to me at Stella Coffee and Tea in Springfield, IL. I spoke with Théa Chesley, James Bockmier, and Mike Shepherd about what got them into writing and the importance...

Most Writers Are Fans is Live! This summer host Terry Bartley went on tour across the country to record the fourth season live at a series of coffee shops and bookstores. In this episode, Poet Wynter Storm talked to me in Under the Umbrella in Salt Lake City, Utah. We talked about how they have made a living as a poet and what it is like to write in different mediums, such as poetry, fiction, and...

Most Writers Are Fans is Live! This summer host Terry Bartley went on tour across the country to record the fourth season live at a series of coffee shops and bookstores. In this episode, Tarot Card Reader,  Branden Lyesmith,  talked to me in  The Open Book  in Santa Clarita, CA. We talked what got him into divination and the idea of destiny and magic in fiction vs. real life. Tyranny of the Fey i...

Most Writers Are Fans is Live! This summer host Terry Bartley went on tour across the country to record the fourth season live at a series of coffee shops and bookstores. In this episode, young adult and children's author, Chris Clarkson  talked to me in Miel Brewery and Taproom in New Orleans, with hosting bookstore, Tubby and Coos Traveling Book Shop . We talked about his debut novel, That Summe...

Most Writers Are Fans is Live! This summer host Terry Bartley went on tour across the country to record the fourth season live at a series of coffee shops and bookstores. In this episode, romance author and bookstore owner, Angela (Trigg) Quarles talked to me in her show, The Haunted Book Shop in Mobile, AL. We talked about what it's like being an author and a bookstore owner, as well as how indie...

Most Writers Are Fans is Live! This summer host Terry Bartley went on tour across the country to record the fourth season live at a series of coffee shops and bookstores. First up is fantasy writer Kirsha Fox at Drunken Monkey Coffee Bar in Orlando, Florida. We talked about the second book in her Son of Deception series, The Whiteleaf Child . Tyranny of the Fey is now available for ⁠⁠hardcover⁠⁠,...

Host Terry Bartley is joined by children's author,  Marly Hazen Ynigues , to talk about her debut book, Christmas Eve in the Mountain State. We also discussed incorporating sound and figurative language into our work, as well as how the political climate of West Virginia has influenced both of our writings. Tyranny of the Fey is now available for ⁠⁠hardcover⁠⁠, ⁠⁠eBook⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠audiobook⁠⁠. Read m...

Host Terry Bartley is joined by horror, fantasy and sci-fi writer, Sam J Miller , to talk about his latest books, Boys, Beasts and Men , and Kid Wolf and Kraken Boy . We also discussed our experiences with research for writing. Tyranny of the Fey is now available for ⁠⁠hardcover⁠⁠, ⁠⁠eBook⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠audiobook⁠⁠. Read my stories now on terrybartley.com. Send requests to be a guest or comments about...

Host Terry Bartley is joined by horror and dark fiction writer, London Blu , to talk about her latest book, The Tibbar. We also discussed what makes a work Dark Fiction and learning to prioritize yourself. Tyranny of the Fey is now available for ⁠⁠hardcover⁠⁠, ⁠⁠eBook⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠audiobook⁠⁠. Read my stories now on terrybartley.com. Send requests to be a guest or comments about the episode to press@s...

Host Terry Bartley is joined by Fyre Games director Conner Rush to talk about his games Summerland and We Never Left . We also discussed doing lots of different creative things at the same time. Tyranny of the Fey is now available for ⁠⁠hardcover⁠⁠, ⁠⁠eBook⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠audiobook⁠⁠. Read my stories now on terrybartley.com. Send requests to be a guest or comments about the episode to press@starlightkin...

Host Terry Bartley is joined by singer/songwriter Marielle Kraft to talk about her music, including her single " I Kissed a Boy ." We also discussed the Taylor Swift-style balancing act of including enough of yourself in your art to make it authentic while keeping some stuff for yourself. Tyranny of the Fey is now available for ⁠⁠hardcover⁠⁠, ⁠⁠eBook⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠audiobook⁠⁠. Read my stories now on te...

Welcome to season 3 of "Most Writers Are Fans!" Host Terry Bartley is joined by author and book coach Sharon Skinner to talk about her latest book, Lostuns Found . We also discussed many of her other books and writing process. Tyranny of the Fey is now available for ⁠⁠hardcover⁠⁠, ⁠⁠eBook⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠audiobook⁠⁠. Read my stories now on terrybartley.com. Send requests to be a guest or comments about t...

In the season 2 finale of "Most Writers Are Fans," host Terry Bartley is joined by historical fiction writer Jeanette Watts to talk about her latest book, My Dearest Miss Fairfax . We also discussed modern adaptations of Jane Austen and other shows set in the Romanticism period. Things discussed in this episode: Clueless, Fire Island, Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice, Emma, Dickinson, Bridgerton,...

In this episode of "Most Writers Are Fans," host Terry Bartley is joined by urban fantasy writer AJ Elmore to talk about her new book, The Murder Meets At Dusk . We also discussed urban fantasy and the idea of genres generally. Things discussed in this episode: The Dresden Files, Constantine. Tyranny of the Fey is now available for ⁠⁠hardcover⁠⁠, ⁠⁠eBook⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠audiobook⁠⁠. Read my stories now o...

In this episode of "Most Writers Are Fans," host Terry Bartley is joined by sci-fi writer John Willems to talk about his debut book, Beer Run . We also discussed character-driven narrative vs. story driven. Things discussed in this episode: Harry Potter, Looking for Alaska, Paper Towns, Lord of the Rings, A Game of Thrones. Tyranny of the Fey is now available for ⁠⁠hardcover⁠⁠, ⁠⁠eBook⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠au...

Rebroadcast - Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I'm rebroadcasting an interview from last season with Cody Walker. Make sure you check out his Kickstarter for his upcoming book, Patchwork . In this episode of "Most Writers Are Fans," host Terry Bartley is joined by multi-talented writer Cody Walker to discuss his upcoming novel, Patchwork, and his background as a writer and teacher. We also talked abou...

In the fifth episode of season 2 of "Most Writers Are Fans," host Terry Bartley is joined by dark fantasy writer Amanda Ross to talk about her new book, In the House of Transcendence . We also discussed what makes good horror and also a bit of a side conversation about writing queer characters. Things mentioned in the episode: Hereditary, Jordan Peele, Nightmare on Elm Street, Midsommar, Evil Dead...

In the fourth episode of season 2 of "Most Writers Are Fans," host Terry Bartley is joined by Adam Bradley, Matt Prodanovich, and Kyle Cochran of the band Sub-Radio, to talk about their music including their latest single, Everything I Had, and their current headlining tour. We also discussed the idea of representation and how to ensure that your work reflects who you are. Things mentioned in the...

In the third episode of season 2 of "Most Writers Are Fans," host Terry Bartley is joined by AJ Smith , a solo musician, to talk about his music including his latest single, Drama . We also discussed the idea of writing to the moment and making your work culturally relevant. Things mentioned in the episode: Brandon Sanderson, Mistborn, Oathbringer, Ryan Tedder, Imagine Dragons, Lady Gaga, NYU. Tyr...