Writers Drinking Whiskey

Send us Fan Mail For writers and readers who appreciate depth beyond the typical romance formula... Join us for an intimate conversation with Astra Capone, author of the For Me Once series, as she reveals how she blends psychological complexity with steamy romance. From her British literature background to crafting compelling character dynamics, discover the secrets behind creating romance that en...

Send us Fan Mail Where did you grow the most as a writer, or just as a person? Your hometown, while traveling, an adopted home on a different coast? Join author extraordinaire Diane Hammond and William R. Hincy as we discuss the alchemy that is the writing process, the possibility of reincarnation, and Diane’s current work in progress.  Today’s drinking game: drink whenever we do! Links: Hincy’s b...

Send us Fan Mail It is now more vital than ever to SCHEDULE a time to get outdoors, take a breath, and detox from artificial intelligence overload. Join a special episode of Writers Drinking Whiskey that is neither artificial nor intelligent as we discuss cutting-edge marketing and the importance of being present in nature. Links: Hincy’s books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/William-R.-Hincy/autho...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another edition of Writers Drinking Whiskey , your literary happy hour! 🍻 This episode features award-winning author Reavis Wortham , known for his gripping crime and historical fiction novels. Join host William R. Hincy as they discuss Reavis' writing journey, storytelling inspirations, and the art of crafting compelling characters. Expect whiskey-fueled wisdom,...

Send us Fan Mail Author D.A. Spruzen stops by the bar to discuss the rhythm of storytelling, writing historical fiction, and breaking out of ruts. Join us!  Today’s drinking game: drink whenever we do! Sponsors… Hincy’s books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/William-R.-Hincy/author/B07ZYB5FHZ Spruzen’s books: https://www.daspruzen.com/books Hincy’s website: https://williamrhincy.com/ Firmoo eyeglass...

Send us Fan Mail “Grieving mothers do strange things,” author Sue Alcon O’Connor tells us on this episode of WRITERS DRINKING WHISKEY, and we cover the gambit of “strange” things, from the mysteries of grief to UFOs, ghosts, and what you call multiple bigfoots.   Today’s drinking game: drink whenever we do! Links: Hincy’s website: https://williamrhincy.com/ Sue Alcon O’Connor website: https://www....

Send us Fan Mail What is the nature of evil? Is there such things as Good and Evil, or are matters of good and evil simply constructs of man. Join us for a substantial conversation with returning guest, author T.D. Johnston, as we discuss hopelessness, failure, risks, and still manage to have a great time.  Today’s drinking game: drink whenever we say “evil!” YouTube video version: https://youtu.b...

Send us Fan Mail What do near-death experiences, UFO/UAPs, and short fiction have in common? This episode of Writers Drinking Whiskey features prolific short story writer Niles Reddick!  Today’s drinking game: drink whenever we say UFO! Links: Hincy’s books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/William-R.-Hincy/author/B07ZYB5FHZ  Hincy’s website: https://williamrhincy.com/ Reddick’s website: https://nile...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever witnessed something you couldn’t explain? Something that changed the way you see the world and your place in it? Join us as we talk to award-winning author Linda Zimmermann about her encounters with UFOs in the Hudson Valley, ghost investigations, and fiction writing. And get ready to laugh at Bad Science, bad jokes, and a heavy pour of bad podcasting.  Today’s drink...

Send us Fan Mail Why drives mom’s to kill? Join us for a lively conversation as we discuss Amanda R. Woomer’s latest book, KILLER MOMS, along with her extensive travels, funeral practices, grief, what happens when we die, and AWESOME DADS. Today’s drinking game: drink whenever we say “killer!” Sponsors: Hincy’s books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/William-R.-Hincy/author/B07ZYB5FHZ Woomer’s books:...

Send us Fan Mail What is it about crime and the pursuit of justice we find so compelling? Dana King stops by the Writers Drinking Whiskey bar to discuss crime fiction and why it is perhaps the ultimate genre for expressing what ails society. He also downs a “Depth Charge” cocktails and reads from his latest book. Today’s drinking game: drink whenever we say “crime.” Sponsors… Firmoo eyeglasses Lin...

Send us Fan Mail What do punk rock, the cult classic buddy flick ROADSIDE PROPHETS, and law enforcement have in common? The answer: author David Swinson. From his time booking and promoting punk rock and alternative legends like the Violent Femmes, Social Distortion, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, to his relationships with Hunter S. Thompson and Timothy Leary that helped birth the spoken-word reco...

Send us Fan Mail Would you kill a bigfoot to prove its existence? Author Matt Pruitt stops by to discuss his new book The Phenomenal Sasquatch: Seeking the Natural Origins of a Cultural Icon. We dive deep into the mystery, discussing what makes the iconic footprints so compelling, the infamous Patterson-Gimlin film, and the morality of killing a Sasquatch to obtain a type specimen. The big questio...

Send us Fan Mail We live our legacies long before we leave them behind. Join authors John Engell and William R. Hincy as we discuss life, heart-stopping health scares (literally), and John's short story collection. And we get two readings from one of the very best readers in the business.   Chapters: 00:00:00 Start 00:00:19 Introducing author John Engell 00:04:29 Best place to get a drink in...

Send us Fan Mail Are author’s heroes? Join us as we examine award-winning author and superstar fantasy writer Ken Liu’s journey via the beats of the Hero’s Journey. We also discuss dealing with failure and how AI affects writing and what role it might play in assisting writers (and readers!) in the future.    Today’s drinking game: drink whenever the audio gets garbled! Links: William R. Hincy’s w...

Send us Fan Mail We will be eschewing all safety standards and jumping directly into HARM’S WAY to celebrate the release of New York Times bestselling author John Gilstrap’s latest book entitled, you guessed it, HARM’S WAY. But in usual WRITERS DRINKING WHISKEY fashion, we meander our way there, discussing John’s time as a volunteer fireman, the first amendment issue that led him to quit the high...

Send us Fan Mail Prolific author, poet, naturalist, "lister," and Hincy's former professor, Charles Hood stops by Writers Drinking Whiskey to discuss his latest book, A SALAD ONLY THE DEVIL WOULD EAT: THE JOYS OF UGLY NATURE. We discuss what he loves about mixed ecologies, why he describes the Antelope Valley as "the place old sofas crawl to the end of the road to die," an...

Send us Fan Mail While vacationing in Fort Bragg, California, I stumbled into a local indie bookstore and bought a book from their "local author spotlight" section. After the owner mentioned what a great reader its author was, a Mr. Joe Smith, I left my information in the off chance Joe would ever like to come on the show. Well, I got two poets for one! Join me in welcoming Larry Felson...

Send us Fan Mail What do pot lucks, swinging, and writing collaboration have in common? The answer: WRITERS DRINKING WHISKEY. Join author, editor and hilarious gentleman Keir Graff and I as we discuss failure, the power of persistence, how swingers can bring (writers) together, and the new book THE ROYAL GAME, written under the Linda Keir pen name. Keir also provides a delicious whiskey cocktail,...

Send us Fan Mail "If Thoreau drank more whiskey and lived in the desert, he'd write like this." And thus, Writers Drinking Whiskey presents author, humorist, father, desert rat, and blues harmonicaist Michael Branch. On tap, we've got a Nevada Manhattan recipe, tale of a drunk Mary Kay lady, an important public safety announcement on what to do if approached by the vicious but...

Send us Fan Mail What do police stations, firehouses, and zoo have in common? Join bestselling author and Edgar Allen Poe Award-Winner SJ Rozan for a glass of vodka and a wide-ranging chat on your work, her travels, her time as an architect, and her books, The Murder of Mr. Ma and Mayors of New York. Oh, and she reads one of the most fantastic fight scenes you'll ever hear! Today’s drinking g...

Send us Fan Mail Boyhood, stalled males, and the wonder and beauty of late life. Join award-winning author and whiskey-drinking host William R. Hincy in his poignant, life-affirming chat with Richard Hawley, writer of the ON MY WAY OUT series. Chapters: 00:00:00 Start 00:00:20 Introducing author Richard Hawley 00:02:26 Whiskey Time! 00:05:55 Hawley's author journey 00:11:21 Boyhood 00:14:32 T...

Send us Fan Mail Talking poetry, life, and "doin' stupid stuff" with award-winning poet Ray McManus.  For video, check us out on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3AUnnPyBhSg Links: William R. Hincy’s books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/William-R.-Hincy/author/B07ZYB5FHZ  William R. Hincy’s website: https://williamrhincy.com/ Ray's website: https://www.raymcmanuspoetry.com/ Bios: “Som...

Send us Fan Mail Bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize-winning critic Stephen Hunter discusses his latest book, FRONT SIGHT: THREE SWAGGER NOVELAS. We also discuss how film has changed through the years, what it was like to have on of his books adapted into the movie SHOOTER with Mark Wahlberg (as well as a TV series), and his time in the military. And we're calling this special episode: Writ...

Send us Fan Mail Stopping by the whiskey bar is the only author with the distinction of being compared to Bob Dylan and George Orwell, with his latest book being likened to To Kill a Mockingbird, award-winner James Grady. Best known for his novel SIX DAYS OF THE CONDOR, which was famously adapted to film as THREE DAYS OF THE CONDOR starring Robert Redford and directed by Sydney Pollack, James shar...