All Things Writing
144 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago -Love writers and writing? How about reading and finding out more about your next favorite author you just simply can't get enough of? Then All Things Writing is for you. Join me and a wonderful bunch of guests as we take a journey through the world of books and creativity. We will share our life stories with you, as well as advice, tips and tricks, insight, funny stories, and interviews with people from all walks of life.
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All Things Writing: The Final Podcast (to Buzzsprout)
October 06, 2023 22:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBWelcome to All Things Writing! This will be my final episode on this format. For a variety of reasons I have decided to just shut down the show on this platform and move my interviews over to Youtube. The reasons are simple. It is going to take less stress out of the work that has to be done for the show. I know somepeople are going to be sad about this. But you can follow me on @bryanthewriter on Youtube and see what I have going on there. See you later and thank you all for listening. I...
Interview: Eric Dreiling (An ATW Alumni)
September 06, 2023 11:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBJoin a repeat performance from Eric Dreiling. He and I are going to chat about all kinds of things to include his up and coming new book, Twilight Hawk, which is volume two in his fractured timeline series. Want to know more about this month's sponsor? Check her out at Jumpaster Press! Support the show Thank you for listening. Consider supporting an indie author by signing up to Patreon today. After you sign up, I will send you the book of your choice.
Interview: Tom DeWitt
August 29, 2023 11:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBThis week I had the amazing opportunity to sit and talk with the author of the Soup trilogy, Tom DeWitt. We had a great talk about his writing style, his books, life in the army, entrepreneurship, and UFOs of all things. We will find out more about his most recent book, A Time to Stand. Want to find out more about Tom? Check him out here! Support the show Thank you for listening. Consider supporting an indie author by signing up to Patreon today. After you sign up, I will send you the book...
Interview: Tom Lucas
August 08, 2023 11:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBJoin me today as we chat with author Tom Lucas on his extensive career, his unique worlds, his perspectives on writing, and what he calls Douglas Adams meets Encyclopedia Brown. Want to know more about Tom? Check him out here! Support the show Thank you for listening. Consider supporting an indie author by signing up to Patreon today. After you sign up, I will send you the book of your choice.
Let's talk about the writer's strike and why you should care!
August 02, 2023 12:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBThe writer's strike has been all over the news. I really think we need to keep a close eye on this. There are so many things at stake here for writers. Check out this episode and you do your own research. Make up your own mind on the issue. Support the show Thank you for listening. Consider supporting an indie author by signing up to Patreon today. After you sign up, I will send you the book of your choice.
Bryan is Ranting About Something: Patreon and the Value of Building Lasting Relationships
July 18, 2023 20:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBIt has been a while since I went completely off the cuff and just ranted about whatever was on my mind. On this week's episode I am going to talk about why I want more subscribers on Patreon, but maybe the right kind of subscribers. I want to build a relationship with people. That does not mean that I want a one and done kind of interaction. No! I want super-fans. The kind that come to my table at shows because they need my latest book and they bring friends. That means more to me than just...
Interview: Sidney Williams Updates Us On His Latest Book
July 11, 2023 11:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBWelcome to the show today. I have the distinct honor of having back my good friend Sidney Williams to talk about his latest book in his Si Reardon series called Long Waltz. Join us as we talking the series, the book and his latest projects. You can pre-order his new book, but I would recommend checking out the first book in the series, Fool's Run. As always, thank you for joining us. I appreciate you taking the time to hang out with us. Support the show Thank you for listening. Consider su...
Interview (more of a chat) with Author Michael Thompson
June 27, 2023 11:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBI am so happy to convince Michael Thompson to take sometime out of his busy schedule and sit down with me again. He is not only a great guy, but a wealth of knowledge on the indie writing scene. Join us as we talk about what he has going on his life and maybe a little sneak peak into what is coming around the bend in terms of new releases. Sit down and take a listen as we hear what is next with him and a little peak into his process and how he makes the magic happen. Check out his Facebook...
Bryan talks about how to pick a new project and two book reviews!
June 20, 2023 11:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBGood Morning Everyone! Today let me try and offer some advice on how to decide on what to write next! It is never as easy as it seems. Also, I will have a review the books, Shadows Remain and Beneath Ash and Bone. Spoiler alert, I really enjoyed both of those books. Tune in next week when we will interview my good friend Michael Thompson! Support the show Thank you for listening. Consider supporting an indie author by signing up to Patreon today. After you sign up, I will send you the bo...
Interview: Kyle Hannah
June 06, 2023 11:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBEnjoy this episode of All Things Writing where we sit down with the VP and one of the founders of Jumpmaster press, Kyle Hannah. He is also the author of some fantastic books you can find simply by going over to Jumpmaster Press's site and and checking them out. Listen in as we talk about his work as an author, what made him want to start Jumpmaster, and their philosophy on how they work with authors. You will be amazed at how they take a different look at the life of a writer. Want to kn...
Bryan talks about "The Writing Life" by Jeff Strand and the new con "Horror on Main"
May 30, 2023 11:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBJoin me as I talk about "The Writing life; Reflections, Recollections, and a Lot of Cursing," by Jeff Strand. Additionally, I run through my analysis of Horror on Main. What went right and what went wrong. Fair and honest reviews are always my goal in life and I think I did that here. I will also run down what show I will be at next as well as other shows taking place in the month of June. Check out this month's sponsor, J.L. Lawrence here! Enjoy All Things Writing! Support the show Than...
Interview: J.L. Lawrence
May 16, 2023 11:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBI love it when the sponsor comes on the air and joins me. Take a listen while Jennifer and I talk about her career, books, and what influences her work. She has had a fascinating career and has written a lot of books. Her latest YA fantasy series sounds like a winner for all ages! She is another amazing author from Jumpmaster Press and was the show sponsor for the month of May. Support the show Thank you for listening. Consider supporting an indie author by signing up to Patreon today. Aft...
Interview: Catherine Wells
May 11, 2023 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBThis week I get to feature another one of Jumpmaster Press's amazing authors. The author of the novel The Aztec Eagle, she has a lengthy background as a writer and librarian. Hear us talk about her writing process, a flying iguana, and what it is like to be a cross genre writer. Want to know more about her? Check her out at her Amazon author site. Support the show Thank you for listening. Consider supporting an indie author by signing up to Patreon today. After you sign up, I will send you...
Tribute to my friend Patrick Hodges; RIP my friend
May 09, 2023 11:00 - 11 minutes - 8.23 MBA tribute to Patrick Hodges, who will always influence my work. I will miss you my friend. In ways that I can not yet comprehend. Support the show Thank you for listening. Consider supporting an indie author by signing up to Patreon today. After you sign up, I will send you the book of your choice.
Interview: Dale Kesterson
May 02, 2023 11:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBI am thrilled to be able to bring you the amazing author, Dale Kesterson. She is with us today through the courtesy of our good friends at Jumpmaster Press, where you can find her books. We are going to naturally talk about her writing style, but also; What got her to pull up stakes and move to a small city in the middle of no-where? How she got her start as a young person and how does that keep going over the course of her life? The positives and negatives of co-authoring a novel. An...
Interview: Erik Dreiling
April 18, 2023 11:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBHad the opportunity to sit and chat with a wonderful author who hails from the military. He writes military science fiction and writes the Fractured Timeline Series. Sit down and listen to us discuss how the military has influenced his writing. Of course we will talk about what got him into writing in the first place and most importantly, hear him talk about his book. Want to know more about my good friends at Jumpmaster Press and Erik? CLICK HERE! Support the show Thank you for listening....
Getting Reenergized and Other Things
April 07, 2023 11:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBA quick update and let's talk about what energizes when you are feeling less than energetic. Hey, sometimes we all feel like there is nothing in the tank. I energized myself by going out to Authorcon in Williamsburg, VA. Met some amazing people and had a lot of fun. Hung out with my tribe and listened to my fellow authors talk about how they became the successful authors they are. Want to hear/read more about Jumpmaster Press? Click here! Support the show Thank you for listening. Consider...
Episode Number 120: Beyond the Seat Seminar Series!
March 28, 2023 11:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBToday we are going to talk about all of the great things we have to offer on my new seminar series, "Beyond the Seat." In the seminar series, I'm going to talk about how to do what you need to do after you have written your lines on the page. I want to help you move past that point and get to where you can publish. Thanks for joining me on this episode of All Things Writing! Want to know more about the class? CLICK HERE! Support the show Thank you for listening. Consider supporting an ind...
Interview: Mary Adkins
March 14, 2023 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBOn this week's episode, we have the amazing and talented Mary Adkins. She is a writer as well as book writing coach. Her goal is to help you write your dream and have fun doing it. We sit down and talk about writing from places within us that hurt. We talk about trauma and how to use that trauma to inform your writing without actually re-traumatizing yourself in the process. We will also talk about her books and her writing process. This is a show you don't want to miss. Do you want to ...
Bryan the Writer Talks Horror
March 07, 2023 21:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBOn this episode, I look at horror. What are the different kinds and why I firmly believe you should not just pass on a book because it is in the horror section. The reality is that horror fits into all kids of different categories and if you look hard enough, you will find a horror novel to your liking. Enjoy! Support the show Thank you for listening. Consider supporting an indie author by signing up to Patreon today. After you sign up, I will send you the book of your choice.
Interview witth Steve Guglich
February 21, 2023 12:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBOn this episode of All Things Writing, we had the chance to sit down and talk with author of The Veil Saga, Steven Guglich. Join us as we talk about his series, inspiring creativity in children, and tons of other amazing things. Want to know more about Steven? Click here! Why not check out The Writer's Bone? Support the show Thank you for listening. Consider supporting an indie author by signing up to Patreon today. After you sign up, I will send you the book of your choice.
Interview: Tracy Clark
January 31, 2023 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBJoin me and my amazing guest, Tracy Clark, as we talk about her amazing book, Hide. We also talked about her creative process, her approach to story telling, and balancing viewpoints to ensure the story line is genuine. We also chat about life in Chicago. How black Americans have been historically not gotten the recognition they richly deserve for their contributions to society. We also talk about an author organization of authors of color, by authors of color, which drew me in. Come join...
Ask Yourself Why You Write
January 24, 2023 12:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MBHere is the thing. We know what we write and how we write it. Have you ever stopped to consider why you write? No, well maybe you should. A great teacher once told me that we will be 100% likely to fail if we do not stop to ask ourselves why we want to do anything. Today I ask you to stop and look under the hood and see what you find. It may not be as easy as you think. What makes you want to write. Seriously consider the question. Do you want to know more about my good friends at Scott E...
Interview: Megan Edwards
January 10, 2023 12:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBWelcome to the second episode of 2023! I am thrilled to announce that we are still bringing to the airwaves the best and brightest in the industry. Megan Edwards wrote the amazing book "A Coin for The Ferryman" and has graciously joined us to talk about; What led her focus on this period of time for the setting of her book? Was there a part of you that wanted to write a book like the coin for the ferryman? How did she decide that the main character, Cassandra, would start out in Las Vega...
Re-Introduction Show for 2023!
January 03, 2023 12:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBWelcome to the 4th season of All Things Writing. I am so happy you are hanging out with me today. We have a great bunch of interviews coming up this season. However, before we get to that, I want to take some time and let you get to know me better. Do you want to know more about the opportunity to have Scott Ellis come out to your writer's group and have them talk about audio book production? Check out this link and reach out to them. On this episode we are going to talk about where we we...
Author Intereview: Nathaniel Warner
December 27, 2022 12:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBYou are not going to want to miss a moment of this interview. I had an amazing discussion with Nate Warner about the craft of writing. He has a way of breaking it all down which I would love to bottle up and sell to all of you. Instead, here it is for the low price of free! Nate and I talked about all kinds of great things. We talked about the book creation process, how to get involved in writing, the importance of having a good editor, and why you should not have to worry yourself if maybe...
Merry Christmas from Bryan the Writer
December 24, 2022 12:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBMerry Christmas everyone! Please enjoy this holiday reading I have especially written for the show. Guaranteed to kindle the spirit of kindness within you for this holiday season. By the way, if you want to take advantage of my special offer, just go to www.serclassroom.com Support the show Thank you for listening. Consider supporting an indie author by signing up to Patreon today. After you sign up, I will send you the book of your choice.
Interview: Caroline Ailanthus
December 20, 2022 12:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBWelcome to All Things Writing. Today we have the honor of hanging out with Caroline Ailanthus. She is a writer who has considerable chops in the world of science and has written in that vein for some time. Caroline is also the author of several blogs. Join us today as we talk about her writing process, how she views getting started, and what made her the writer she is today. We will dive into her books and how she came up with the ideas for those wonderful stories. If you want to know more...
Interview: Nuzo Onoh
December 06, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBThis is easily the best book I have read this year. I got interview the Queen of African Horror, Nuzo Onoh, and read her book, A Dance for the Dead and I was completely blown away. The way I was sucked into this other culture and into this village in Africa was so masterfully done that I just had to have her on the show. We talk about all kinds of things to include how culture plays a role in how we perceive a story, the role women played in that society, how the main characters are faced w...
Interview: Hon. Lise Pearlman
November 29, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBI am thrilled to say that we get some amazing authors here on All Things Writing. Today we get the distinguished author of several true crime novels. Not only is she a former prosecutor, but she also served as a judge on the California State Bar, today we get to hear from The Hon. Lise Pearlman. We talked about all kinds of things. Focusing on her book Suspect No 1: The Man Who Got Away, we delved into the mystery which has always surrounded the kidnapping and murder of the Lindbergh baby. ...
Happy Thanksgiving From Bryan the Writer
November 24, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MBJust a quick show on this American holiday to talk about what I am thankful for. So, drop that drumstick, put down the potatoes, and have a listen to this special, albeit short, podcast. Support the show Thank you for listening. Consider supporting an indie author by signing up to Patreon today. After you sign up, I will send you the book of your choice.
Interview: Patricia Procopi
November 15, 2022 11:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBWelcome to all Things Writing. This week, we have an amazing guest. She is the author of the novels I’ll Get by and Please Tell Me More. Join me as we talk about where he ideas about her characters came from, her life, the emotion that comes with writing her characters, abuse, and of course. We are going to talk about her books. On this episode of All Things Writing. Want to know more about Patti? Check her out here! During the interview we give a shout-out to Alton's Keep Wildbird Res...
Interview: Bruce Overby
November 08, 2022 11:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBIt is my great pleasure to introduce to you, this week, a writer from Silicon Valley who has not only a fascinating story to tell, but an amazing outlook on life. He is a native to the valley and saw it grow from its roots to a symbolic representation of a city which may or may not be justified. I hope you enjoy this episode where I get the chance to sit down and chat with the author of the soon to be released book, The Cyclone Release, Bruce Overby. Join us as we talk about his life, how h...
Special Halloween Reading of H.P. Lovecraft's "The Hound"
October 31, 2022 13:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBHappy Halloween Everyone! I am so happy to continue our tradition of special readings for my fiends! Sit back, ask the castle warden for an extra ration of bread, shoo the rats out of your cell, and listen to this classic Lovecraft tale, The Hound. Your Horrifying Friend -Bryan the Writer! Support the show Thank you for listening. Consider supporting an indie author by signing up to Patreon today. After you sign up, I will send you the book of your choice.
Interview: Bill Webb (Part 2)
October 19, 2022 17:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBThanks for joining me on this episode of All Things Writing. One of the greatest people I have met in writing is the guy I get to interview today. He shares of his experiences and wisdom so freely, that no mere podcast can contain him. He needed two episodes. Seriously, if you even follow half of his advice, you are going to be doing pretty great! Take a listen as we cover all things writing like the publishing world, working with editors, what shows people need to attend, and all other ki...
Interview: Bill Webb (Part 1)
October 19, 2022 17:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBThanks for joining me on this episode of All Things Writing. One of the greatest people I have met in writing is the guy I get to interview today. He shares of his experiences and wisdom so freely, that no mere podcast can contain him. He needed two episodes. Seriously, if you even follow half of his advice, you are going to be doing pretty great! Take a listen as we cover all things writing like the publishing world, working with editors, what shows people need to attend, and all other kin...
Interview: Matty Dalrymple
October 11, 2022 13:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBToday I get the pleasure of welcoming to the show Matty Dalrymple. We are going to pick her brain on things like framing, podcasting, and tons of other things. Not only is she an amazing author, but she is also the host of the podcast The Indie Author Podcast which I highly recommend, by the way. I feel like we talked about all kinds of different things and in particular we are going to talk about. How did you get to the point where she started thinking seriously about the idea of framing...
Interview: Frank J. Edler
October 04, 2022 13:00 - 54 minutes - 37.1 MBToday we are going to have a ton of fun with our good friend frank J. Edler who has written some of the most fun horror comedy books around. Join me while we talk about his amazing and zany comedy novellas. Listen to him while we talk about exploding bears. That's right, you read that correctly. Join us as he tells us what he things he writes. Horror comedy... comedic horror... whatever? Okay, strawberry flavored critter butts? What the heck? We'll discuss Deaths rather unjustified reputati...
Interview with Scott Ellis of Scott Ellis Reads
September 20, 2022 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBI am excited to say we are sponsored by the wonderful people of Scott Ellis Reads and have the great pleasure of inviting our good friend, Scott Ellis to the show to talk about all things audiobook related! Please be sure to leave a review wherever you listen to the podcast (ITunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify...) It only takes a few minutes but it can make a big difference for our show. Share the podcast with your friends or anyone who is interested in learning to write, improving their writi...
The trials and tribulations of putting out an audio book, and what to consider
September 13, 2022 13:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBDid you ever consider your own audio-book? You can actually do many of the of the work yourself. However, you may not necessarily want to. Here me talk about my journey down this road and what I learned as I tried to do my own audio-book production. Also, hear a little bit about why I think you may want to consider hiring a professional to do the work at the end of the day. Want more info? Check out my friends at https://www.scottellisreads.com/ and they will help you figure out what your ...
Publisher Interview: Janet Carden of Crimson Streets Publishing
September 06, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBWelcome to All Things Writing, sponsored by Scott Ellis Reads, who can help you will all of your audiobook needs. Did you know that every fourth readers is actually a listener? Check them out today! On All Things Writing, we are going to be chatting with the wonderful Janet Carden of Crimson Streets. We are going to talk about no only how to get your manuscript past an editor, we will talk about first impressions and how important they can be. You will also get to hear about their wonderfu...
Time to catch up with Bryan the Writer!
August 23, 2022 13:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBOn this episode of All Things Writing, we will tap dance over everything I can think of in about 30 minutes. We will talk about what is going on with me right now, my thoughts on global mergers, why I am super excited about a sponsor, and lots of other things. Want to know more? Well then, tune in and take a good listen. You won't regret spending time with me on this episode of All Things Writing! -B Support the show Thank you for listening. Consider supporting an indie author by signing u...
Author Interview: Kim Alexander
August 09, 2022 13:00 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MBJoin me on this interview of the multi-talented Kim Alexander where we are going to talk a little about her writing life and a lot about her writing, books, and other things. Join us for a fun and sometimes funny chat. On this week's episode we are going to talk about: Her interview with the master himself, Stephen King What makes a good fantasy novel? Of course my favorite topic, character development Pitfalls that new authors make when they try and write fantasy What the heck is epi...
Author Interview: Deb Hunter; The Brains Behind All Things Tudor
August 02, 2022 13:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBHistoric fiction has become huge in recent years. However, did you know that right along with that is a resurgence in interest of old things as well? Join me and my very special guest, "All Things Tudor" host Deb Hunter where we talk about all kinds of interesting things Tudor and otherwise. Join us as we talk about How she got into the world of the Tudors? What's it like writing posts and managing content for a FB following of 30,000 people? How does she keep content fresh? What advice ...
Author Interview: Ronald Kelly
July 19, 2022 02:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBCome join us as we pick the brain of a legend in the horror writing world as we discuss his new book, Southern Fried and Horrified. We'll dip into topics like how he got to where he is today, tips and tricks, what is different today compared to the past, and reflections on some time he took away from the writing community. You can also check out his new book when it is released after September 6th 2022. Available everywhere you buy books! Check it out. You can keep up on the goings on hi...
Interview with a ghost! Meet the busiest ghost writer in the business.
July 12, 2022 13:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBToday I have the honor to interview one of the busiest men in the business, Mr. Daniel Paisner who is the most prolific author you didn't even know you have read. Daniel is a ghost writer and has worked for people who have graced the halls of the white house to people who you may not know, but have an amazing story to tell. Not only does he give voice to others, but he is a prolific writer in his own right and we will delve into his book, Balloon Dog. We are going to talk about all kinds o...
Interview: Alex Grass
July 05, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 47.9 MBToday I interview the amazing Alex Grass, the author of the book A Boy's Hammer, and many other amazing books. We talked about music, books, and how he cracks the nut that is writing. Join us as we talk about all kinds of things like... His amazing background His connection to mortuary school How he discovered that he wanted to be a writer?” His writing process The importance the book Doctor Sleep has played in his life In his own words, what is A Boy's Hammer about?Tell us a little b...
Vacation time! Here my thoughts on inspiration gained while on vacation.
June 21, 2022 13:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBFollow me on my adventures in Kentucky and Colorado. I was able to hit up some amazing places including a flooded mine, an award winning zoo, the Garden of the Gods and other places. There are tons of writing prompts all around us. Tons of ideas and all we have to do is reach out and touch those thoughts. I love taking some time and enjoying the chance to watch the world move around me and enjoying everything life has to offer. -Bryan the Writer! Support the show Thank you for listening....
Author Interview: Sara Baume
June 14, 2022 13:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBThis week I had the amazing opportunity to sit down and talk with Sara Baume who is the amazing author of the book Seven Steeples. Take a listen as we dig into her inspiration and how here art imitated life or maybe it was the other way around, but I promise you will not be disappointed. At its core, Seven Steeples takes a look at a period of two people’s lives over the course of seven years, leading into their eighth. The characters Bell, Sigh and their dogs Voss and Pip occupy this rental...
Author Interview: Russell James with his latest book, "Demon Dagger"
May 31, 2022 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBSome of you will remember I did a review of the novel, The Playing Card Killer. I very much enjoyed that book and jumped at the chance to read and review Russell James's next book, Demon Dagger. Join us today as we talk about his latest work, how he crafted his novel, why he did what he did, and why he did not do what he could have done on this episode of All Things Writing. We will talk about all kinds of things including; A walkthrough of your latest offering, Demon Dagger. I love th...