Words, Images, & Worlds

Author Jasmine Warga returns to the podcast to talk about writing across ages and highlights her new book, The Unlikely Tale of Chase & Finnegan. You can find out more about Jasmine at her website (linked here).

Prolific author CJ Box discusses his newest entry in the Joe Pickett series, The Crossroads. You can find out more at this website (linked here).

Author Richard Ashley Hamilton zooms in to discuss his new work on Speed Racer comics, as well as his closing chapter on the Scoop series. Y ou can find out more at publisher Mad Cave's website (linked here).

Author Jeremy Whitley stops by to talk about his new book, Slay , which is currently available on Zoop (linked here). This book is a flip with The Girlfriend Survives as the additional story. Jeremy and I also talk horror. You can find out more about his work at his website (linked here).

Comics creator Es Kay talks characterization and more secrets of lettering/design in the medium -- plus, he showcases creative decisions in his currently-funding Kickstarter, Wolf Cubs Vol. 1 and 2 (linked here) .

Artist and comics creator Martha Schwartz discusses all-ages comics, creative processes, and her work on her latest Kickstarter comic, Aliens West: Terror on the Range (linked here) . You can find out more about Martha's work at her website, linked here.

Author and artist Mike Maihack discusses his work in Cleopatra in Space, Spider-Man , as well as creative inspirations and continued growing as an artist. You can find out more about his work on his Patreon, linked here.

Author Dr. Richard A. Olson stops by to discuss his productive slate ahead, including a memoir, more exploration in young adult literature, and exploring classic Hollywood in his Nick Stihl series. You can find out more about Dr. Olson's work at his website, linked here.

Author and podcaster Jeffrey Haas stops by to talk about the latest entry in his exploration of the underworld, Malek: Reigning Devil 3. You can find out more about Jeffrey at the Kickstarter page for this book (linked here).

Doug Marcaida, knife designer, martial artist, and featured voice on History Channel's Forged in Fire joins the podcast talk about his new comics project, Lineage. You can find out more about this project at Kid Heroes (linked here).

The prolific authoring team of Michael Jan Friedman and Christopher D. Abbott stop by to talk about their new co-authored book, Sherlock Holmes: The Southwark Stigmata ( currently funding on Kickstarter, linked here ).

Prolific author and comics historian Paul Kupperberg talks about his history in the industry, as well as his new work with Papercutz , Secret S.T.E.A.M. Society: Spaceflight. You can find out more about Paul's work at his website, linked here.

Prolific author Christopher D. Abbott discusses his approach to the Sherlock Holmes universe, as well as his novels Sir Laurence Dies and Progenitor. Christopher discusses his writing process and ongoing collaboration. You can find out more about Christopher's work at his website (linked here).

Author Robert Dugoni talks about his journey in literary fiction and legal thriller. He highlights his latest novel, Her Cold Justice , releasing in the US on January 27, 2026. You can find out more about Robert's work at his website (linked here).

Author and artist Charise Harper stops by to talk about her new collaboration with Rory Lucey, Wrong Friend , publishing this month from First Second. You can find out more about Charise's work at https://www.chariseharper.com .

Author and artist Adam Wallenta discusses his work with Papercutz and Mad Cave (linked here) , as well as his work on the comic series, Punk Taco. You can also find out more about Adam's work at his website (linked here).

Author and scholar Dr. Miriam Mora discusses Jewish representation in comics and film, including work with JewCE: The Jewish Comics Experience, as well as work on the book, Carrying a Big Schtick: Jewish Acculturation and Masculinity in the Twentieth Century and work on policy. You can find out more about Dr. Mora's work at her website (linked here).

Author Stan Berkowitz discusses his memoir, Beyond the Bat: Secrets of a Superhero Scribe , as well as his live action television writing and work on animated series like Batman Beyond and Superman: The Animated Series.

Author Jamie Jo Hoang talks family, writing craft, and VietJoy in this new 2026 episode of the show. Jamie is the author of My Mother, the Mermaid Chaser and My Father, the Panda Killer. You can find out more about this author's work on her website (linked here).

Author Emily Jahnke talks fantasy and writing craft, including her upcoming book with Jumpmaster Press.

Versatile author and artist Rich Tommaso talks working across genres and style, as seen in his Black Phoenix Magazine, as well as a shared love of film (DePalma and the Coen Brothers are among our topics) and other creative connections. You can follow Rich's Patreon (linked here) and find out much more.

Author and editor Paul Kane discusses creative process, the work of short and longer fiction, and the horror genre on this final episode of 2025. You can find out more about Paul's work at his website (linked here).

Author Amy Meyerson explores character and plot, reflecting on the novels The Bookshop of Yesterdays and The Imperfects , and discusses the move into psychological suspense in the new book, The Water Lies. Y ou can find out more about Amy's work at her website (linked here).

Alistair Cross, author of the Vampires of Crimson Cove series, stops by to talk about co-authoring, creative inspirations, and the horror genre. You can follow Alistair's work and find out more at his website (linked here).

Author and poet Lindsey Goddard stops by to talk about creative process and inspiration. Lindsey also discusses the work of editing.