Writers Not Writing / Tilting at Windmills

On this episode, it’s Benjamin Gorman’s birthday. Unlike the US where January 6ths reminds us all of an attempted violent overthrow of the government, in Spain it’s Dia de Reyes. There’s a big parade … on the fifth. And most of the restaurants are closed. But, on the plus side, Benjamin finds a place with one last can of Mtn. Dew! Find Benjamin Gorman here: https://linktr.ee/benjamingorman The all...

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman wanders through the streets of Barcelona at 4am expresses his gratitude to you, writers, readers, and viewers, for all you’ve done for Not a Pipe Publishing this year. Find Benjamin Gorman here: https://linktr.ee/benjamingorman And here are all those links mentioned in the show: The all new Not a Pipe Publishing store: www. NotAPipeStore.com Submissions (and more i...

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman takes you to the dog park, shares a poem, then compares it to the lack of concrete answers many of us feel in a world where the criminals are in charge of enforcing the law. Find Benjamin Gorman here: https://linktr.ee/benjamingorman Here’s the text of the poem: How Does a Dog by Benjamin Gorman How does a dog interpret “I’m going to miss you” through the veil of n...

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman takes you on a tour of the Cathedral of Barcelona and talks about why he likes architecture therapy. Find Benjamin Gorman here: https://linktr.ee/benjamingorman If you’d like to support Benjamin Gorman’s Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/BenjaminGorman If you’d like to advertise your book or other artistic endeavor on the show, please reach out to NotAPipePubli...

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman (and Doug the Producer, of course), talk about generative large language model artificial intelligence, the Turing Test, and an alternate argument for avoiding AI slop. Find Benjamin Gorman here: https://linktr.ee/benjamingorman If you’d like to support Benjamin Gorman’s Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/BenjaminGorman If you’d like to advertise your book or ot...

On this episode, Doug the Producer and Benjamin Gorman host guest Barack Obama …’s recent post on Bluesky and make a small but significant correction.  Find Benjamin Gorman here: https://linktr.ee/benjamingorman If you’d like to support Benjamin Gorman’s Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/BenjaminGorman If you’d like to advertise your book or other artistic endeavor on the show, please rea...

On this episode, Chrys and Benjamin Gorman talk with Melinda Mitchell, author of FORTUNATE SON , about her recent trip to Tijuana to work with Unified U.S. Deported Veterans, about Christmas traditions, and about centering our antifascism around maintaining our kindness.  Find Melinda Mitchell here: https://linktr.ee/authormelindamitchell   Find Chrys Gorman here: https://linktr.ee/Chrys...

On this episode, Chrys and Benjamin Gorman talk with Antonio Michael Downing, author of BLACK CHEROKEE and SAGA BOY, about growing up in Trinidad, a remarkable act of kindness, and books as “counter-algorithmic” resistance. Find Antonio Michael Downing here: https://www.antoniomichaeldowning.com/ Find Chrys Gorman here: https://linktr.ee/ChrysGorman Find Benjamin Gorman here: https://linktr.ee/ben...

On this episode, Chrys and Benjamin Gorman talk with Karen Eisenbrey, author of DEEP RIVER RISING, about cozy romantasies, neighborhood cats, golf-course lightning, the existence of Hell, and fighting fascism with small ideas that grow. Find Karen Eisenbrey here:  Website: kareneisenbreywriter.com Bluesky: kareneisenbrey.bsky.social Facebook: @KarenEisenbreyWriter Twitter/X: @kareneisenbrey F...

On this episode, Chrys and Benjamin Gorman talk with Trevor W. Harrison, author of TALES THIS SIDE OF THE ELYSIAN FIELDS. They talk about travel, disillusionment with the American myth, the importance of critical thinking in a world of AI slop, and finding hope in small acts of kindness. Find Trevor Harrison here: https://www.facebook.com/trevor.harrison.1000/ And get your copy of TALES THIS SIDE...

On this episode, Chrys and Benjamin Gorman talk with Jes Honard and Marie Parks, authors of THE GRIGORI CYCLE beginning with UNRELENTING and continuing in UNDENIABLE. They discuss the launch, defending libraries, building community, and learning from history. Oh, and “champing” vs. “chomping.” Find Jes Honard and Marie Parks here: The Grigori Cycle: https://thegrigoricycle.com https://thegrigoricy...

On this episode, Chrys and Benjamin Gorman talk with Alison McBain, author of The New Empire, about her Author Vs AI challenge, her move to Alberta, and the way she imbues representation into all her projects. Find Alison McBain here:  Author: https://www.alisonmcbain.com/ Author Versus AI: https://www.authorversusai.com/ Editor: https://www.fairfieldscribes.com/ Socials: Facebook: https://ww...

On this episode, Chrys and Benjamin Gorman talk with Jonni Jordyn, author of THE MOTHER OF ALL VIRUSES and THE LOST ART OF MAGIC, about her upcoming wedding, book launch, and receiving a big award, all in the same month! Find Jonni Jordyn here: https://www.jordynatlargebooks.com/ Find Chrys Gorman here: https://linktr.ee/ChrysGorman Find Benjamin Gorman here: https://linktr.ee/benjamingorman If yo...

On this episode, Chrys and Benjamin Gorman talk with R.J. Huneke, author of ANTS WAKING, about his efforts to support the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) and Global Action for Trans Equality (GATE), … and his theory that his NY Mets are now cursed. Find R.J. Huneke here: RJHuneke.com + https://linktr.ee/rj_huneke + ANTS WAKING @ Bookshop.org Find the AUTISTIC SELF ADVOCACY NETWORK [ASAN] her...

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with James Bow, author of THE NIGHT GIRL, about mass transit in Toronto, staying hopeful in grim times, and standing like a lighthouse. Find James here: Website/blog: https://bowjamesbow.ca BlueSky: @bowjamesbow.ca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/james.bow   Find Chrys Gorman here: https://linktr.ee/ChrysGorman Find Benjamin Gorman here: https://linktr...

Benjamin Gorman interviews photographer Dana Sharman, author of “The Authoritarian Shift Readiness Guide,” a valuable tool for identifying your personal red lines and planning your escape should your country’s civil society descend into authoritarian rule. Find “The Authoritarian Shift Readiness Guide” here: https://www.notapipepublishing.com/authoritarian-shift-readiness-guide Contact Dana Sharma...

On our final episode before the show’s name change, Chrys and Benjamin interview Chelsea Cain LIVE in front of a great audience at Backstory Bookshop in Barcelona. Chelsea talks about the most unique murder weapon in her Heartsick series, the benefits of writer’s retreats, and a dangerous peanut butter adventure. Find Chelsea Cain here: https://chelseacain.com/ Check out Backstory Bookshop here: h...

...before we change the name to Tilting at Windmills. On this episode, Chrys and Benjamin talk about their excitement about interviewing Chelsea Cain next week and try to talk Chuck Palahniuk and Lidia Yuknavitch into coming on the show. They discuss the idea of starting a hybrid press to help authors and kvetch about authors' reluctance to promote their own work. And Chrys celebrates getting her...

On this episode, Chrys and Benjamin record via TikTok Live as they (and their kid, Franke) each get piercings, then Chrys and Benjamin take a walk around Barcelona. The first part has some sound issues, but they’re fixed in the second half! Find Chrys Gorman here: https://linktr.ee/ChrysGorman Fine Benjamin Gorman here: https://linktr.ee/benjamingorman If you’d like to support Benjamin Gorman’s Pa...

On this episode, Chrys and Benjamin experiment with recording on TikTok Live and talk about possible new names for the show. They also experiment with new questions and answer some of their own. It’s weird … but funny! Show: https://bit.ly/WNWHome Find Chrys Gorman here: https://linktr.ee/ChrysGorman Fine Benjamin Gorman here: https://linktr.ee/benjamingorman If you’d like to support Benjamin Gorm...

On this episode, Chrys and Benjamin experiment with recording the show live on TikTok while also creating the regular episode you know and love. Is it a bit unhinged? Yes. But do you like that better? Let us know in the comments! Find Chrys Gorman here: https://linktr.ee/ChrysGorman If you’d like access to the bonus segment and the ad-free version of the show, support Benjamin Gorman’s Patreon her...

On this episode, TWO hosts, Chrys and Benjamin Gorman, talk with E.K. Wise, author of KEEPERS OF THE ROCK: THE DEBILIS RISING, about the importance of representation in YA lit, raising neurodivergent kids, and reading “guilty pleasure” books without guilt or shame.  Find E.K. Wise here:  Website:   https://ekwise.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@e.k.wise Instagram: https://...

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman talks with Chrys Gorman, executive director of merchandise at Not a Pipe Publishing, author of the introduction to the Antifa Lit Journal Vol. 1, and Benjamin’s wife. They talk about Gabino Iglesias, Hank Green, Chelsea Cain, Lidia Yuknavitch, Chuck Palahniuk, John Green, escaping the Trump regime, revamping the company website, and the intersectionality between ad...

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with B. Allen Morris, Maggie Slater, Lisa Fransson, and Louie Sullivan, authors of HOPE: THE THING WITH FEATHERS, a new anthology from Metaphorosis Publishing. Find Morris here: BMorrisAllen.com , metaphorosis.com Find Maggie Slater here: maggieslater.com Find Lisa Fransson here: https://lisafransson.com/eng/ Find Louie Sullivan here: https://www.instagram.com...

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman and M. K. Martin, author of THE SURVIVORS’ CHRONICLES Trilogy culminating in the forthcoming NEW AVALON RANGERS, talk about policing in the USA, subverting fascism from within, and contemplating the climate crisis. Find M. K. Martin here:  Website: https://mkmartinwriter.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mkmartinwriter.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.c...