Writers Not Writing / Tilting at Windmills

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with J. L. Henker, author of DAUGHTER OF THE DISPOSSESSED, the short story “Corporate Baby” appearing in the newly released ANTIFA LIT JOURNAL VOL. 1, and the forthcoming CAVE OF WHISPERS, a high fantasy novel that continues the epic story begun in DAUGHTER OF THE DISPOSSESSED.  Find Janet here: https://jlhenker.com Find Daugher of the Dispossessed here:...

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Lucas and Rob on their show, The Way Sh!t Works Now, on Barcelona’s RCE 106.9. They break down some of the nightmare provisions in Trump’s GOP’s Big BS Bill and Lucas recommends listening to Young Gun Silver Fox. Subscribe to The Way Sh!t Works Now on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@TheWayIshWorksNow And follow the show on Instagram at https://www.ins...

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Kit Caelsto, author of THE PEGASUS ENCHANTMENT series, about farm life and finding the confidence to dream. Find Kit here: https://kitauthor.com/ If you’d like access to the bonus segment and the ad-free version of the show, support Benjamin Gorman’s Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/BenjaminGorman If you’d like to advertise your book or other artisti...

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Desiree Batiste, poet and author of SHIMMERING BRILLIANCE and THE SHAPING OF A DIAMOND. She shares some of her powerful poetry, and a lot more (especially in the bonus segment!) Find Desiree here: www.authordesireebatiste.com If you’d like access to the bonus segment and the ad-free version of the show, support Benjamin Gorman’s Patreon here: https://www....

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Doug the Producer about the benefits of working on multiple projects at once, how creating art is an antifascist action, diversity of tactics, and living in “these times.”   If you’d like access to the bonus segment and the ad-free version of the show, support ’s Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/BenjaminGorman If you’d like to advertise you...

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with author David A. Campbell and Walter from Antifa International. They discuss how different people choose to fill different roles in the fight against fascism and how the International Anti-Fascist Defense Fund does their work. Support the International Anti-Fascist Defense Fund here: Defence Fund blog: https://intlantifadefence.wordpress.com/ Defence Fund...

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Hugo and Nebula Award nominee John Wiswell, author of SOMEONE YOU CAN BUILD A NEST IN and the forthcoming WEARING THE LION, about Authors Against Book Bans, Penn & Teller’s Fool Us, Needless competition between genres, and kaijus! Find John here: https://johnwiswell.blogspot.com/ Find Someone to Build a Nest In here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/someo...

On this episode of WRITERS NOT WRITING, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Jason Brick, author of SAFEST FAMILY ON THE BLOCK, about the kinds of family safety tips people don’t think enough about. If you’d like access to the bonus segment and the ad-free version of the show, support Benjamin Gorman’s Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/BenjaminGorman If you’d like to advertise your book or other artistic...

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Hugo nominated poet Mari Ness about cuts to scientific research, Neon Hemlock, Wheel of Time, and pushing Disney to stand up to fascism.  Find Mari here: marikness.wordpress.com, https://bsky.app/profile/mariness.bsky.social , which has links to her Patreon and Medium accounts Find her Hugo-nominated poem “Ever Noir” here: https://www.havenspec.com/e...

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with A.Z. Louise, author of OFF-TIME JIVE, BITTERBOUND, A STARLESS EYE, and A CONCRETE CROWN, about WWE Wrestling, fatphobia, medical scams, and cover art.  Find A.Z. here: https://www.instagram.com/azlouise_writes?igsh=OHo0MW1reWh4dnFy https://www.tiktok.com/@azlouise_writes?_t=8llhJnpPL5S&_r=1 https://bsky.app/profile/azlouise.bsky.social Event link...

On this episode of WRITERS NOT WRITING, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Rebecca Wells Phillips, author of HATING SELF by Boo Black, LOVING SELF by Boo Black, and BUTTERFLY BLOSSOMS by Rachel Bleu. They talk about Hurricane Helene Find Rebecca Wells Phillips here: X @RebeccaPhi37526 TikTok @rebecca.phillips53 Instagram gaphill184240 Bluesky @gaphill1842.Baku.social Threads gaphill184240 Facebook Becky We...

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman is a guest on The Way Shit Works Now Podcast with Luke and Rob. They talk about what brought Benjamin to Barcelona, the history of white supremacy leading to Trump, and the role of Labor in fighting back. https://bit.ly/WNWHome If you’d like access the ad-free version of the show, support Benjamin Gorman’s Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/BenjaminGorman The Wa...

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Doug the Producer on the roof of his apartment building in Barcelona. They talk about shadow bans, the Antifa Lit Journal, and making a castle into a writer’s retreat. https://bit.ly/WNWHome If you’d like access to the bonus segment and the ad-free version of the show, support Benjamin Gorman’s Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/BenjaminGorman You can...

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Jennifer Rood, author of Present and Speaking Everywhere , about starting a community group, a planned trip to DC, and asking questions to focus on others. Find Jennifer on Instagram: @jennrood100 If you’d like access to the bonus segment and the ad-free version of the show, support Benjamin Gorman’s Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/BenjaminGorman If...

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Phoebe Barton, Trans SFF author of “The Mathematics of Fairyland,” about typewriters, A Death in Hyperspace, and surviving being Trans in an oppressive culture through Tetris. Find Phoebe here: www.phoebebartonsf.com or at @phoebebarton.bsky.social on Bluesky If you’d like access to the bonus segment and the ad-free version of the show, support Benjamin G...

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Elly Bangs, author of UNITY, about preparing for nuclear war, baking the perfect chocolate chip cookies, and NOT predicting the future through science fiction. Find Elly here: www.elbangs.com If you’d like access to the bonus segment and the ad-free version of the show, support Benjamin Gorman’s Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/BenjaminGorman If you’...

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with James Bow, author of THE SUN RUNNERS and editor of TALES FROM THE SILENCE, about Star Trek, designing more livable cities, and Canada standing up to American imperialism. Find James here: Website/blog: https://bowjamesbow.ca BlueSky: @bowjamesbow.ca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/james.bow   If you’d like to advertise your book or other artistic...

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Jessi Honard and Marie Parks, authors of the multi-award-winning paranormal thriller UNRELENTING, about finding balance between bubble and community, and finding solace in the fact that queerness and found family persevere.  In the bonus segment: Animorphs! Find Jessi and Marie’s UNRELENTING here: https://thegrigoribooks.com/ And sign up for their ne...

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Brian Parker, author of THE EPIC OF NICHOLAS THE MAKER series. They talk about coping with political uncertainty through creativity, then start telling a story together! Bonus Segment: How Brian gets to know his characters! Find Brian here: https://believeinwonder.weebly.com/ If you’d like access to the bonus segment and the ad-free version of the show, s...

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Alan Rose, author of WORN WITH PRIDE, about men’s mental health, walking the Tolkien Trail, and (in the bonus segment) writing with the end in mind. Find Alan’s WORN WITH PRIDE here: https://www.amazon.com/Worn-Pride-Alan-Rose/dp/B0DN6KZ9VL Or on Bookshop.org here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/worn-with-pride/6fc8cc82da28a6e5?ean=9798300165758&next=t&...

On this episode of WRITERS NOT WRITING, Benjamin Gorman gabs with T. Thorn Coyle, author of THE WITCHES OF PORTLAND and THE MIDLIST INDIE AUTHOR MINDSET , about models for building community, starting each day off right, and (in the bonus segment) what art is for. Find Thorn here: https://www.thorncoyle.com/ Here's the preorder link for their Resistance Matters ebook: https://thorncoylebooks.com/p...

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Jason Brick, author of WRESTLING DEMONS and the forthcoming FIGHTING UPSTREAM about keeping your family safe and building community by connecting with strangers. Get access to the bonus segment by supporting Benjamin Gorman’s Patreon here:  https://www.patreon.com/BenjaminGorman Find Jason here: https://www.facebook.com/brickcommajason Get THE BUSHID...

On this week’s episode of WRITERS NOT WRITING, Benjamin Gorman talks with his favorite of all special guests, his wife Chrystal Gorman, about the how-to’s (and mostly how-not-to’s) they learned when moving overseas. Email us questions if you want a follow-up episode! Questions or guest suggestions? Email us at: notapipepublishing@gmail.com (We also get notifications about the comments on YouTube,...

In this not-really-an-episode Benjamin Gorman explains why there isn't an episode and talks about the kinds of guests he's going to be looking for in the future.

On this week’s episode of WRITERS NOT WRITING , Benjamin Gorman talks about creating a Twitch stream with his son Noah, plugs his new book DEAR AMERICA: A BREAKUP LETTER , and shares some news you may have missed.  Benjamin’s Patreon: patreon.com/BenjaminGorman You can also find Benjamin at  Blusky:  https://bsky.app/profile/benjamingorman.bsky.social TikTok: @teachergorman  ht...