The Author's Preface

Today's preface features Historical Fiction author Roni Robbins. Roni is the author of Hands of Gold , detailing a Hungarian Jew's journey from Eastern Europe to the United States pre-holocaust. If you'd like to learn more about Roni, check out her website at www.ronirobbins.com SAM: - Sam on Linktree - Sam on Patreon - Sam on Twitter - Sam on Instagram - Sam on YouTube MUSIC: Sorrow by Sappheiros...

Today's preface features author Marj Charlier. Among others, Marj's publications include The Candlemaker's Woman and The Rebel Nun . If you'd like to learn more about Marj, check out her website at  www.marjcharlier.com. SHOW NOTES - Marj on Facebook - Marj on Instagram SAM: - Sam on Linktree - Sam on Patreon - Sam on Twitter - Sam on Instagram - Sam on YouTube MUSIC: Sorrow by Sappheiros | https:...

Today's preface features author Melissa Clark Bacon. Melissa's most recent publication is Through Her Lens , which explores English women's contribution to WWII reconnaissance. If you'd like to learn more about Melissa, check out her website at www.melissaclarkbacon.com. SHOW NOTES - Melissa on Instagram SAM: - Sam on Linktree - Sam on Patreon - Sam on Twitter - Sam on Instagram - Sam on YouTube M...

SKIP INTRO - (3:55) ADVICE SEGMENT - (1:23:40) Today's preface features author Tyler Wittkofsky. Among others, Tyler's publications include  Sunflower Kisses Book 1: The Seeds of Love ,  The Principle's Principles , and Potent . If you'd like to learn more about Tyler, check out his website at www.tylerwittkofsky.com. SHOW NOTES - Tyler on LinkedIn - Tyler on Facebook - Tyler on Instagram - Tyler...

What's the creative through line between writing and tabletop gaming? How do you kick sheep off a cliff? In this TAP Out, we examine Dungeons & Dragons, and how improvisation, innovation, and idiocy can improve your writing. -Sam on Linktree -Sam on Patreon -Sam on Twitter -Sam on Instagram -Sam on YouTube MUSIC: Way Home by Tokyo Music Walker | https://soundcloud.com/user-356546060 Music promoted...

SKIP INTRO - (2:18) ADVICE SEGMENT - (56:05) Today's preface features Magic Realism & Fantasy author Lâle Davidson. Among others, Lâle's publications include  Against the Grain , Strange Appetites , and Blue Woman Burning . If you'd like to learn more about Lâle, check out her website at www.laledavidson.com . SHOW NOTES - Lâle on Facebook - Lâle on Instagram - Drive: The Surprising Truth About Wh...

SKIP INTRO - (3:51) ADVICE SEGMENT - (1:43:32) Today's preface features Epic Literary Fantasy author Kristof Morrow. Among others, Kristof's publications include  The Second Sun: Volumes I & II .  If you'd like to learn more about Kristof, check out his website at  www.kristofmorrow.com . SAM: - Sam on Linktree - Sam on Patreon - Sam on Twitter - Sam on Instagram - Sam on YouTube MUSIC: Sorrow by...

SKIP INTRO - (5:02) ADVICE SEGMENT - (1:35:22) Today's preface features Historical Fiction/Fantasy author Judith Starkston. Among others, Judith's publications include the Tesha Series and Hand of Fire: A Novel of Briseis and the Trojan War . If you'd like to learn more about Judith, check out her website at  www.judithstarkston.com . Book Four in the Tesha Series is out. You can find it using thi...

Does art demand suffering? Does physical, emotional, and mental duress benefit the artist? In this TAP Out, we examine the Tortured Artist, including its beneficiaries, detractors, and the pernicious effects of excess adversity. -Sam on Linktree -Sam on Patreon -Sam on Twitter -Sam on Instagram -Sam on YouTube MUSIC: Purple Dream by Ghostrifter bit.ly/ghostrifter-yt Creative Commons — Attribution-...

SKIP INTRO - (4:09) ADVICE SEGMENT - (1:18:06) Today's preface features humorous thriller and supernatural author, Dick Wybrow. Dick's novels include the Wolfwere Series and the  Hell Inc. Series . If you'd like to learn more about Dick, check out his website at www.dickwybrow.com . SHOW NOTES: - Dick on IG @dickwybrow - Dick on FB @DickWybrow - Podium Audiobooks - Tim Campbell (Voice Actor) SAM:...

What is art? What is product, and where do they—if at all—coalesce? Paired with self-publishing, "Hustle Culture" has created opportunities at scale for authors to make money on their own terms. But is there a price to be paid when prolific outpaces profound? -Sam on Linktree -Sam on Patreon -Sam on Twitter -Sam on Instagram -Sam on YouTube MUSIC: City Lights by Ghostrifter bit.ly/ghostrifter-yt C...

SKIP INTRO - (6:01) ADVICE SEGMENT - (1:40:39) Today's preface features author, theater producer & screenwriter, Jennifer Manocherian. Jennifer's creative works include novels and plays such as Alpha Bette and Cockroaches & Cologne . If you'd like to learn more about Jennifer's many accomplishments, check out her website at www.jennifermanocherian.net . SHOW NOTES: - Jennifer on IG : @jennifermano...

SKIP INTRO - (3:30) ADVICE SEGMENT - (1:45:47) Today's preface fea tures Romance author, Liz Leiby. Liz's publications include Love Again , and  Deva Vu . If you want to learn more about Liz and her publications, check out lizleiby.com . SHOW NOTES: - Liz on Instagram - NaNoWriMo (website) - Save the cat Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody - Romancing the Beat: Story Structure for Romance Novels (How...

SKIP INTRO - (6:21) ADVICE SEGMENT - (1:14:28) Today's preface features author & podcaster, Rich LaMonica. Rich's publications include Out of the Darkness and 13 Step Guide to Success . He also hosts The MisFitnation podcast. If you want to learn more about Rich, check out his website at www.themisfitnation.com . SHOW NOTES: - The MisFitnation on YouTube - The MisFitation on FB - The MisFitation o...

SKIP INTRO - (5:42) SKIP WARHAMMER SEGMENT - (1:14:27) ADVICE SEGMENT - (1:41:38) Today's preface features Dystopian, Sci-fi, and Fantasy author, Steven Healt. Steven's publications include the Amboy Series . If you want to learn more about Steven and his publications, check out his  Linktree or Instagram . Check out Teri Brown's latest release,  Daughters of Green Mountain Gap at all good book se...

SKIP INTRO - (3:14) ADVICE SEGMENT - (2:23:16) Today's preface features Science Fiction author, C.P. James. C.P.'s publications include the  Reassembly series , The Cytocorp Saga , and more.   If you want to learn more about C.P. and his publications, check out cpjames.com or his Facebook . SHOW NOTES: - Peter Straub - Readable - Web FX - Ask a book editor (Facebook) - The Veldt by Ray Bradbury -...

SKIP INTRO - (6:03) ADVICE SEGMENT - (1:05:51) Today's preface fea tures Non-Fiction & Self-Help author, Andrew McConnell. Andrew's publications include  Get Out of My Head: Creating Modern Clarity with Stoic Wisdom , numerous articles and blogs on motivation and philosphy, as well as a TED Talk on evicting bad influences renting space in your mind. If you want to learn more about Andrew and his p...

SKIP INTRO - (5:05) ADVICE SEGMENT - (1:23:04) Today's preface features Historical & Epic Fantasy author, Shauna Lawless. Shauna's novels, The Children of Gods and Fighting Men (1) (Gael Song) & Words of Kings and Prophets utilize Irish mythology and folklore in a historically accurate and fantastical setting.  If you want to learn more about Shauna and her publications, check out her  website or...

SKIP INTRO - (4:50) Today's preface features Epic Fantasy author, Joshua Scott Edwards. Josh's debut novel, An Ocean of Others (Dance of the Sibling Suns Book 1) is the first installment in his Dungeons & Dragons-inspired series. If you want to learn more about Joshua and his publications, check out his website or Twitter . SHOW NOTES: grāvelōrd on Spotify Writing Excuses podcast Intentionally Bla...

SKIP INTRO - (4:18) Today's preface features Epic Fantasy author & booktuber, P.L. Stuart. P.L.'s latest novel, Lord and King is the third installment in the  Drowned Kingdom Saga . He is also the co-host of PAGE CHEWING on YouTube. If you want to learn more about P.L.'s publications, check out his  website or YouTube channel . SHOW NOTES: -P.L. on Facebook -P.L. on Instagram -P.L. on Goodreads -D...

SKIP INTRO -  (4:49) Today's preface stars author, podcaster, and business coach Laurie Wright. Laurie's publications include numerous children's books such as I Can Handle it! ,  her Mindful Mantra Collections for kids ,  as well as excellent Teacher Resouces .  If you want to learn more about Laurie's publications and business strategies, check out her website or podcast . SHOW NOTES: -Laurie on...

SKIP INTRO - (4:06) Today's episode is pt.2 of author & educator Jacopo Della Quercia's preface. Jacopo is the author of numerous titles such as License to Quill: A Novel of Shakespeare & Marlowe , The Great Abraham Lincoln Pocket Watch Conspiracy: A Novel , and  MacTrump: A Shakespearean Tragicomedy of the Trump Administration, Part I . If you're interested in learning more about Jacopo's publica...

SKIP INTRO - (5:43) Today's preface comes courtesy of Jacopo Della Quercia, educator & author of numerous works including  License to Quill: A Novel of Shakespeare & Marlowe . In pt.1 of the show, and utilizing the Star Wars franchise as a case study, Jacopo examines Joseph Campbell's Monomyth aka "The Hero's Journey." If you're interested in learning more about Jacopo's publications, check out hi...

SKIP INTRO - (11:28) Today's preface comes courtesy of Dark Fantasy author Zamil Akhtar. Some of Zamil's publications include his break-out hit, Gunmetal Gods , Book 1 of the Gunmetal Gods Saga . And be sure to check out the latest installment in the Saga, Elder Epoch . If you're interested in learning more about Zamil's publications, check out his website , and sign up for his newsletter to recei...

SKIP INTRO - (10:43) Today's guest is author & poet, Robert Stark. Robert's memoir,  Warflower: A True Story of Family, Service, and Life in Alaska is available now. You can follow him and his family's off-the-grid lifestyle in Happy Valley, Alaska via Secret Garden Alaska. SHOW NOTES: -Robert on Facebook -Robert on Instagram -Psychedelic Stories podcast, ep. #45 feat. Robert Stark (Spotify) -Clea...