The Experience: Conversations with Creatives

Enclave marketing director and professional musician Trissina Kear talks about her passion for music, breaking into the Los Angeles music scene, playing in rock bands, her discovery of Bookstagram, and how she eventually joined Enclave Publishing.     Listen to Trissina's album Heart of Worship now!   Follow Trissina Kear: Trissina Kear on Instagram   Follow Clint Hall: Clint Hall on Instagram Cli...

  Author Candace Kade joins the podcast to talk about growing up in China, the decision to leave her corporate job to write full-time, the importance of community, the process of pitching, her new book, Hybrid,  and more!   Buy  Hybrid now!   Follow Candace Kade: CandaceKade.com Candace Kade on Instagram   Follow Clint Hall: Clint Hall on Instagram Clint Hall on Facebook Clint Hall on Twitter   Yo...

Artist Daniel Govar joins the podcast to discuss growing up in a military family, the importance of adapting to new environments, balancing two full-time jobs, his foray into animation, working with the SYFY Channel, why it's important to get out of the house when being creative, the power of saying no, and much more.   Follow Daniel Govar: DanielGovar.com Daniel Govar on Instagram   Follow Clint...

Author Sophia L. Hansen joins the podcast to talk about the power of obtainable writing goals, encouraging writing advice, helping to tell her mother's story, the oppressive power of fear, and her debut YA sci-fi novel, Water's Break.   Buy Water's Break now!   Follow Sophia L. Hansen SophiaLHansen.com Sophia L. Hansen on Instagram Sophia L. Hansen on Facebook   Follow Clint Hall: Clint Hall on In...

Nicholas Eames (Gemmell Award-winning author of Kings of the Wyld and Bloody Rose ) joins the podcast to talk about video games, geocaching, his close relationship with his brother, capturing the dynamics of a rock band in an epic fantasy story, writing comics, and more!   Buy Nicholas's books now!   Follow Nicholas Eames NicholasEames.com Nicholas Eames on X (Twitter) Nicholas Eames on Instagram...

In this special mini-episode recorded live at Realm Makers 2023, Andrew Swearingen returns to talk about how he got his contract with Sunrise Publishing to be a draft author for a new story set in the epic fantasy world of Jill Williamson's award-winning "Blood of Kings" trilogy.   Follow Andrew Swearingen Andrew Swearingen on Instagram Andrew Swearingen on Facebook Andrew Swearingen on Twitter An...

Author Cathy McCrumb joins the podcast to talk about why Clint is a bad critique partner, her writing process, how she got her book deal, discovering that her character was on the autism spectrum, and her upcoming book, Guardian.    Pre-order Guardian now!   Find Cathy at: Cathy McCrumb's website Cathy McCrumb on Instagram Cathy McCrumb on Facebook   Follow Clint Hall: Clint Hall on Instagram Clin...

In this special year-end bonus episode, pre-published fiction authors Taylor Pence and Philip Wilder share tips on contests for unpublished authors, what to do while you're waiting to hear back from agents and publishers, co-writing, when to self-publish, and much more.   Find Taylor Pence Author website Editorial services Instagram Facebook Newsletter     Find Philip Wilder Instagram Facebook Aut...

Author Bradley Caffee joins the podcast to discuss everything that can go wrong at a wedding, pastoral burnout, mental and physical health, how he got into writing, and his books The Chase Runner Series  and  Sides .   Buy Bradley's books!   Find Bradley at: Bradley Caffee website Bradley Caffee on Instagram Bradley Caffee on Facebook   Follow Clint Hall: Clint Hall on Instagram Clint Hall on Face...

Audiobook narrator Adam Verner joins the podcast to talk about how he got into the industry, his thoughts on how AI will impact audiobook narration, his creative process, his decisions for shaping each vocal performance, and much more.   Sign up for Adam's newsletter here!   Find Adam Verner: Website Instagram Threads Twitter   Follow Clint Hall: Clint Hall on Instagram Clint Hall on Facebook Clin...

Steve Laube is on the podcast! In this episode, Steve discusses collecting swords, growing up in Alaska, touring the world as a singer, 180 dunks, the importance of sharpening your craft, his role as a gatekeeper, and much more.   Find Steve Laube: The Steve Laube Agency The Christian Writers Institute Enclave Publishing   Follow Clint Hall: Clint Hall on Instagram Clint Hall on Facebook Clint Hal...

This special bonus episode features the first audiobook chapter of Steal Fire From The Gods , my debut sci-fi novel from Enclave Publishing / Oasis Family Media! The audiobook is narrated by Adam Verner, who is scheduled to appear on the podcast in December.   Get the full audiobook now: Amazon Audible Spotify   Steal Fire From The Gods is also available in hardcover and ebook: Amazon Barnes and N...

I'm the guest! Because my debut novel releases on November 7th, this episode is about my publishing journey, agent experiences, the importance of relationships, and my debut sci-fi novel,  Steal Fire From The Gods.  Special guest host: Tyra Burton!     Steal Fire From The Gods releases on November 7th from Enclave Publishing/Oasis Family Media. Buy it now on: Amazon Barnes and Noble Audible Everyw...

Happy Halloween! In this special bonus episode, filmmakers Brett Brooks and Jason M. Sheedy talk about how they started making movies together, why they love short film festivals, the process of creating their feature horror film (Patient) and their new "midnight madness" comedy horror short, The Mages of Rage and the Desecration of the House of Mimicry .      Check out the trailer for  The Mages...

Composer Sherri Chung talks about making music that feels personal while also fitting the story, collaborating with showrunners and filmmakers, her path to a career in music, separating work from self-worth, how she's paying it forward, and the music she created for  Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai (Max), Based On A True Story (Peacock),  Happiness For Beginners (Netflix),  Kung Fu  (The CW), and...

Author Gillian Bronte Adams joins the podcast to talk about rewriting the ending of The Hobbit as a kid, her connection with horses, why she originally shelved her idea for The Fireborn Epic, and her newest book "Of Sea and Smoke," which releases on Nov 21st.   Buy Gillian's new book, Of Sea and Smoke   Find Gillian Bronte Adams: Gillian Bronte Adams Website Gillian Bronte Adams on Instagram   Fol...

Max Brooks is on the podcast! In this episode, we talk about balancing family with a career in the arts, the importance of marketing your work correctly, modern education, the need for creative problem-solving, how the creativity community should view AI, the magic of the unexpected, and his new book, Minecraft: The Village.   Buy Minecraft: The Village now!   Find Max Brooks: Max Brooks Website M...

Author L.E. Richmond joins the podcast to talk about growing up in a creative family, writing her first book at her day job, why she chose to write fantasy, how creativity is essential, and her new YA fantasy novel, The Mermaid's Tale.   Buy The Mermaid's Tale now!   Find L.E. Richmond: L.E. Richmond Website (sign up for her newsletter!) L.E. Richmond on Instagram   Follow Clint Hall: Clint Hall o...

Jamie Foley talks about her role as Creative Director at Enclave Publishing, how she started working in the publishing industry, map making, getting chased down by Steve Laube at a writers conference, and her new brand for indie publishers, Fayette Press.   Guest co-host: Andrew Swearingen!   Find Jamie: Fayette Press website Jamie Foley's website Jamie Foley on Instagram   Follow Clint Hall: Clin...

Author Katherine Briggs joins to podcast to discuss how repressing your creativity can affect yourself and the people around you, dealing with rejections, why she's torn on critique groups, navigating the moment in which she thought her book was irreparable, and the journey to her debut novel, The Eternity Gate.   Also, I share a special announcement about an upcoming event!   Find Katherine: Kath...

Author, professor, podcaster, and social media muse Tyra Burton talks about why podcasters (like me) should be doing more video, how she started writing fan fiction, the challenges of being a creative with a tender heart, social media advice, and why Dragon Con is such an amazing con!   Because Tyra is a marketing expert, she makes it easy to find her. Simply go to TyraBurton.com .    Follow Clint...

Apprentice Tattooer Gavin Davis joins the podcast to talk about the process of becoming an apprentice, the unique bond between a tattoo artist and a client, why the community is so protective, and how the art form is evolving.   Follow Gavin Davis: Gavin Davis on Instagram Victory Tattoo Co (the shop where Gavin works) on Instagram   Follow Clint Hall: Clint Hall on Instagram Clint Hall on Faceboo...

Author Rachelle Nelson joins the podcast to talk about the benefits of homeschooling and how the experience has changed, writing fan fiction in high school, her band Nelson at the Helm, the value of sharing your creative journey with other people, and her new novel, Sky of Seven Colors.   Order Sky of Seven Colors now!   Listen to Rachelle's band, Nelson at the Helm   And here's her husband's form...

Hair, makeup, and wig designer J. Jared Janas joins the podcast to discuss the importance of finding community, how he got his start as a volunteer, balancing a day job while pursuing your passion, the mentors who helped him along the way, why he believes in openly sharing information about his profession, and how he went from being a mathematician to a highly sought-after Broadway talent.   Follo...

In this short special episode, Clint walks the floor at Realm Makers to ask people what they're excited about during the event and what advice they have for other authors at the conference. Special appearances by my podcast rival and lots of people from Enclave Publishing!   Follow Clint Hall: Clint Hall on Instagram Clint Hall on Threads Clint Hall on Facebook Clint Hall on Twitter   You can also...