Writers Not Writing / Tilting at Windmills

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Rachel A. Rosen, author of CASCADE and co-host of WIZARDS & SPACESHIPS , about the Second Greatest Art Feud Of All Time, a kinder internet, and Whale Weekly. Today’s secret phrase is: Vantablack Find Rachel here: Website: https://rachelrosen.ca/ Website for my writing collective: https://nightbeatseu.ca/ Website for my podcast: https://wizardsandspace...

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Wendy Van Camp, author of “The Planets: a scifaiku poetry collection” and Poet Laureate Emerita of Anaheim, about jalapenos, colonizing Mars, and Twain the whale. Today’s secret phrase is: Fur babies Find Wendy here:  Website - https://wendyvancamp.com Editing + Coaching for SFF - https://indigoskye.com Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/author/wendyvan...

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with AJ Super, author of the SEVEN STARS SAGA trilogy, about 15th century fashion, self care, and THE MURDERBOT DIARIES.  Today’s secret word is: pineapple Find AJ here: Website ajsuper.com; Twitter, Threads, and Instagram @ajsuperauthor; Bluesky @ajsuper; ko-fi @ajsuper; and somewhere on Mastodon and Hive Links to books Erebus Dawning https://www.amazon....

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs Doug the Producer about planning his wedding (Benjamin’s, not Doug’s. Doug is still available!), and writing all day on the summer solstice to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association.  Today’s secret word is: Boat Find Benjamin Gorman here: Find Benjamin at  TikTok: @teachergorman  https://www.tiktok.com/@teachergorman Twitter: @TeacherGorma...

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Christy Tending, author of HIGH PRIESTESS OF THE APOCALYPSE, about the genocide in Gaza, nature writing in the Anthropocene, and their son’s favorite dinosaur.  Today’s secret word is: Colonialism Find Christy here: Website: www.christytending.com Instagram & Twitter: @christytending Special announcement! During 2024, we’re going to advertise aut...

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Rohan O'Duill, author of COLD RISING, about Shogun, archery, First Chapter Reads, and the dreaded lurgy. Today’s secret word is: Lurgy Find Rohan here: https://rohanoduill.substack.com/ https://www.threads.net/@author_chef_rohanoduill And support Rohan’s Kickstarter here:  https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rohanoduill/cold-blooded-exclusive-specia...

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Amanda Cherry, author of DAWN CALAMITY, and Beth Gibbs, author of the forthcoming PACIFIC NORTHWITCH, at the Rose City Book Pub, about the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage, Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, and cranberry cookies. (Sorry about the audio quality. Blame Doug.) Today’s secret word is: Snort Get your signed copy of Amanda Cherry’s DAWN CALAMITY here while...

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Michael Allen Rose, author of Jurrasichrist, about Balatro, the portrait of King Charles, and trying to befriend a zombie (yes, Michael really did do that!). Today’s secret word is: Mustache Find Michael Allen Rose here:  Link Tree at linktr.ee/michaelallenrose   Main site at www.michaelallenrose.com   and all the usual social media sites S...

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Robin Knight, author of THE INVENTION OF WINGS and THE CROSS OF SINS, about solar flares, Inventing Anna, the readers of gay fiction, and the most heated debate in Australia. Oh, and Robin says Stephen King should be a guest on my show. What do you say, Steven King? Today’s secret phrase is: sausage sandwiches Find Robin here: www.authorrobinknight.com Sp...

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Jo Sparkes, author of THE HONEY TREE, about castles, writers’ offices, and keeping up with the Arizona Cardinals from the UK. Today’s secret phrase is: Brussel Sprouts Find Jo here:    Jo Sparkes dot com, Amazon, and pretty much everywhere books are sold. Wake of the Sadico is out on audio as well.  Website:      https:/...

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Dutch Jackson, author of THE CHRONICLES OF DAWN: BOOK ONE, WEAPON OF GOD, about Svengoolie, blacksmithing, Cory Doctorow’s essay on the enshittification of TikTok, and Dutch’s next series of novels. Today’s secret phrase is: Highlander Find Dutch here:  Instagram: @dutch_jackson  TikTok: @dutch.jackson  patreon.com/TheChroniclesofDutch Yout...

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Jeff Adams, author of Content for Everyone , about musicals, LEGO, and hockey romance! Today’s secret word is: Contrast Find Jeff here: https://jeffandwill.com/jeff-adams-writes/ Instagram: WriterJeffAdams Facebook: WriterJeffAdams Special announcement! During 2024, we’re going to advertise author’s books FOR FREE! Just make a 30-60 second video about you...

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Joanne McCall, author of MEDIA DARLING, about toga parties, Caitlin Clark, East Coast media bias, time travel, and elven wizards. So, normal writer stuff. Today’s secret phrase is: Gentleviewer Find Joanne here: Social media: @joannemccall Website: joannemccall.com Special announcement! During 2024, we’re going to advertise author’s books FOR FREE! Just m...

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Joshua Robbins, author of ESCHATOLOGY IN CRAYON WAX and avowed Swiftie, about #TaylorSwift’s janitor’s cart, maintaining an old house in #SanAntonio, Wanda Maximov’s chaos magic, and remembering childhood visions of the apocalypse. Totally normal writer stuff. Today’s secret phrase is: Wonders Find Joshua here:  Instagram: @joshrobbinswrites Website:...

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Rose Strickman, author of The Drowned World series, about their dream castles, keeping plastic pollution out of the ocean, and playing Two Dots on their phones. Today’s secret phrase is: Post-Apocalyptic Mermaids Find Rose here: Rose Strickman (Author of Nightmare Fuel) | Goodreads https://www.amazon.com/author/rosestrickman Special announcement! During 2...

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with C.B. Bernard, author of the novel SMALL ANIMALS CAUGHT IN TRAPS and the forthcoming ORDINARY BEAR, about literature, whiskey, boats, and a Danish explorer, but not connected in the way you expect. Today’s secret phrase is: Road House Find Chris here: www.cbbernard.com .  On Twitter/X as @cbbernard, but spending less time there.  On BlueSky as @c...

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with B. Dave Walters, author of the DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: A DARKENED WISH comics series and 49 LOST SECRETS OF PEACE, LOVE, AND MONEY, about working in multiple artistic fields, setting goals, and being 6’9” (Dave, not Benjamin) Today’s secret word is: Sith Find Dave here:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bdavewalters YouTube: https://www.youtube.c...

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Jason Bond, author of the HAMMERHEAD science fiction series, about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Cloud Atlas, and a very controversial idea about aluminum foil. Today’s secret word is: quesadillas Find Jason here: Website: www. Jason-Bond.com Email him at jason [at] jason-bond [dot] com  Buy direct from Jason if you’d like, and please leave indy authors revie...

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Miriam Gershow, author of Survival Tips: Stories , The Local News , and (forthcoming 2025) Closer , about Love Is Blind, book tours, and coffee addiction.  Today’s secret word is: Ecosystem Find Miriam here: Www.miriamgershow.com @miriamgershow on Twitter, Instagram and Bluesky @mgershow on Facebook Today’s show is brought to you by An Accidental Her...

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Charles Austin Muir, author of BODYBUILDING SPIDER RANGERS, SLIPPERY WHEN METASTASIZED, and the Splatterpunk Award-nominated THIS IS A HORROR BOOK, about the inspiration of Kara Picante, experimental short films, and butt stuff.  Today’s secret phrase is: ass-to-grass Find Charles here: https://www.facebook.com/charles.muir1/ https://www.instagram.co...

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Marcella Stepp Rodarte, author of THE HAND OF FATE, about reiki, women in politics, creating accepting classrooms, and Jean-Luc Picard. Today’s secret word is: Body Find Marcella here: www.marcellastepprodarte.com or on Tik Tok or Facebook  Special announcement! During 2024, we’re going to advertise author’s books FOR FREE! Just make a 30-60 second v...

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman and Shanna Germain, author of TOMORROW’S BONES and designer of THE DEVIL’S DANDY DOGS, have a great conversation about friendship and discovering what is alive in the people around us. It gets deeper than either were expecting!  Today’s secret phrase is: psychopomp Find Shanna here: www.shannagermain.com Bluesky, Instagram, and FB as shannagermain  Specia...

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Jennifer Rood, author of PRESENT AND SPEAKING EVERYWHERE, about the Oregon Caves National Monument, the Bird Alliance of Oregon, and dreaming of large predatory animals. Today’s secret word is: Gorillas Find Jennifer here:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennrood100/ Cover reveal and pre-order announcement for PRESENT AND SPEAKING EVERYWHERE: h...

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Fonda Lee, author of the Green Bone Saga, about TMNT, traveling to Egypt, aging dogs, and Zack Snyder movies. Today’s secret word is: Samurai Find Fonda Lee here: Website: https://www.fondalee.com/ Newsletter: https://www.fondalee.com/contact/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fonda.lee/ or (ugh) TwitterX: https://www.twitter.com/FondaJLee Special anno...

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Erin M. Evans, author of EMPIRE OF EXILES, the forthcoming RELICS OF RUIN, and the BRIMSTONE ANGELS SAGA, about embroidery, biscuits for breakfast, and gene therapy.  Today’s secret word is: Crisper Find Erin here: Twitter @erinmevans Bluesky: @erinmevans Instagram: @alltheerinyes Discord: https://discord.gg/hmbC793RKg Twitch: twitch.tv/dungeonscrawl...