The Dead Robots' Society
763 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 86 ratingsWriters talking about writing.
Writers talking about publishing.
Writers talking about life.
Authors Terry Mixon and Paul E Cooley interview, babble, and usually cover a number of disassociated topics.
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Episodes
DRS Episode 444 - Chuck Heintzelman Bundles Your Books
April 26, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 29.6 MBTerry and Paul discuss the benefits of "Bundle Rabbit" with its creator Chuck Heintzelman.
DRS Episode 443 - Melzer Gives Good Arachnid
April 19, 2017 04:00 - 53 minutes - 24.7 MBPaul and Terry invite author James Melzer on to talk about his return to monster fiction.
DRS Episode 442 – Continuing Education and Q&A
April 12, 2017 04:00 - 50 minutes - 23.1 MBTerry and Paul discuss continuing education and answer some questions from our listeners.
DRS Episode 441 - Interview with John G Walker
April 05, 2017 11:00 - 1 hour - 29 MBPaul and Terry interview author John G Walker and discuss his cat-herding for Balticon's New Media Track.
DRS Episode 440 - Politics In Fiction: The Third Rail
March 29, 2017 04:00 - 57 minutes - 26.6 MBTerry and Paul discuss incorporating politics and social commentary into your fiction. And the possible ramifications.
DRS Episode 439 - Interview With JR Handley
March 22, 2017 12:00 - 1 hour - 32.2 MBPaul and Terry interview military sci-fi author JR Handley.
DRS Episode 438 - Q&A about Cons, Reviews, and etc
March 15, 2017 04:00 - 59 minutes - 27.1 MBPaul and Terry answer questions from our listeners posted via email and the Facebook group.
DRS Episode 437 – Wrong Tracks and Business Evolution
March 08, 2017 05:00 - 1 hour - 39.2 MBTerry and Paul discuss what to do when you're going down the wrong track in a story. Also? Publishing.
DRS Episode 436 - Macumber Returns! Part 2
March 01, 2017 05:00 - 49 minutes - 22.7 MBTerry and Paul host Justin Macumber to discuss various topics (part 2).
DRS Episode 435 - Macumber Returns! Part 1
February 22, 2017 05:00 - 51 minutes - 23.8 MBTerry and Paul host Justin Macumber to discuss various topics.
DRS Episode 434 - Review: The Roundhouse
February 15, 2017 05:00 - 51 minutes - 23.5 MBPaul and Terry review and discuss Louis Erdrich's "The Roundhouse"
DRS Episode 433 - Jennifer Melzer Talks Editing
February 08, 2017 05:00 - 1 hour - 31.6 MBTerry and Paul host professional author and editor Jennifer Melzer. We talk about editing strategies, common mistakes from new authors, epic fantasy, and a variety of other topics.
DRS Episode 432 - Copyright and Copywrongs Part 2
February 01, 2017 05:00 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MBPaul and Terry host Ignacio Duran, an attorney and fiction author with a particular interest in copyright.
DRS Episode 431 – Copyrights and Copywrongs Part 1
January 25, 2017 05:00 - 1 hour - 28.8 MBPaul and Terry host Ignacio Duran, an attorney and fiction author with a particular interest in copyright. This is part 1. Part 2 will drop next week.
DRS Episode 430 - The KDP Process Part 2
January 18, 2017 05:00 - 56 minutes - 26.1 MBPaul and Terry describe the KDP process for indie publishing (part 2)
DRS Episode 429 - The KDP Process Part 1
January 11, 2017 05:00 - 52 minutes - 24.3 MBPaul and Terry discuss the KDP process for indie publishing.
DRS Episode 428 - New Year's Evolutions
January 04, 2017 05:00 - 1 hour - 34.7 MBTerry and Paul discuss what went right in 2016, what went wrong, and how to move their careers forward in 2017, and how you can do the same.
DRS Episode 427 - The Magical Mystery Tour
December 28, 2016 05:00 - 1 hour - 31.3 MBPaul and Terry discuss writing mysteries and adding mysterious elements to your fiction.
DRS Episode 426 - More Questions, More Answers, More Insanity
December 23, 2016 05:00 - 1 hour - 41.1 MBTerry and Paul answer more listener posted questions.
DRS Episode 425 - Paranormal Romance vs Urban Fantasy
December 07, 2016 05:00 - 59 minutes - 27.1 MBPaul and Terry discuss Paranormal Romance versus Urban Fantasy.
DRS Episode 424 – The Terran Privateer
November 30, 2016 05:00 - 47 minutes - 21.7 MBTerry and Paul discuss Glynn Stewart's "The Terran Privateer" Links: Terry's new novel "Storm Divers" http://amzn.to/2bFtbH4 Paul's Patreon: http://patreon.com/paulecooley Shadowpublications.com store http://shadowpublications.com/shop The Terran Privateer: http://amzn.to/2gGs5N3 Starship's Mage: http://amzn.to/2gGrECL The Round House: http://amzn.to/2fM2bD2
DRS Episode 423 - Q&A Part 2
November 23, 2016 05:00 - 1 hour - 29.3 MBTerry and Paul answer YOUR questions (part 2) to the best of their ability. Don't get too excited. Links: Terry's new novel "Storm Divers" http://amzn.to/2bFtbH4 Paul's Patreon: http://patreon.com/paulecooley Shadowpublications.com store http://shadowpublications.com/shop
DRS Episode 422 - Q&A Part 1
November 16, 2016 05:00 - 55 minutes - 25.5 MBTerry and Paul answer YOUR questions. Don't get too excited.
DRS Episode 421 - Jake Bible Talks Shop
November 09, 2016 05:00 - 1 hour - 40.5 MBPaul and Terry welcome back author Jake Bible for a talk about writing fast as hell, publishing 40+ books in a matter of years, and Jake's near criminal abuse of vegetables.
DRS Episode 420 - Attack of the L Word!
October 19, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 40.7 MBPaul and guest host Charlie Brown discuss and suggest "literary fiction" titles for genre readers and writers.
DRS Episode 419 - The Great "Atlantis Gene" Wreck
October 14, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 28.6 MBPaul and Terry review AG Riddle's The Atlantis Gene. Ambivalence is the word of the day.
DRS Episode 418 – Romancing the Roche
October 05, 2016 04:00 - 52 minutes - 24 MBPaul interviews former co-host Scott Roche about his new novella, romance, genre switching, and more.
DRS Episode 417 - The Exposition: What A Tell
September 28, 2016 04:00 - 53 minutes - 24.3 MBTerry and Paul ramble and rant their way through the perils and pitfalls of exposition, make offensive comments, and display their general ineptitude. In other words, it was a show.
DRS Episode 416 - J. Daniel Sawyer's Extreme Sci-Fi Sports Bundle
September 20, 2016 04:00 - 53 minutes - 30.6 MBTerry and Paul bring J. Daniel Sawyer on to talk about his extreme sports science fiction storybundle. https://storybundle.com/scifi http://nanowrimoeverymonth.com http://jdsawyer.net
DRS Episode 415–John Mierau Gives Good Content
September 14, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 35 MBTerry and Paul discuss Patreon, podcasting, shared worlds, audiobooks, and sci-fi with author John Mierau.
DRS Episode 414 - Why Cons Are Important For Writers
September 08, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 28.9 MBTerry and Paul discuss Dragon Con and why cons can be important for writers.
DRS Episode 413 - An Interview With James Melzer
August 30, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 30.4 MBTerry and Paul interview author James Melzer, writer of suspense, middle-school, and romance.
DRS Episode 412 - "The Drafter"
August 25, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 28.5 MBTerry and Paul review Kim Harrison's novel "The Drafter"
DRS Episode 411 – Stopping the Pear Shape
August 18, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 31.1 MBTerry and Paul discuss the dangers and solutions to a sedentary lifestyle with author Charlie Brown.
DRS Episode 410 - Fear And Loathing And Beta Readers
August 11, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 32 MBTerry and Paul converse about beta readers, a suggested topic from our listeners.
DRS Episode 409 - Full-Time Panic!
August 03, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 30.2 MBFull-time Panic! Terry and Paul discuss planning and dealing with sales panic. Links: Terry's new novel "Paying The Price" http://amzn.to/1tyU6cz http://amzn.to/29bP2DW Paul's YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/2669eMn Paul's Patreon: http://patreon.com/paulecooley Space Opera Story Bundle: https://storybundle.com/space
DRS Episode 408 - Justin Macumber is "Fragile"
July 26, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 28 MBJustin Macumber, erstwhile scion of the great Dead Robots' Society, joins Paul and Terry to talk about his new book, future series, ongoing challenges, and laughter.
DRS Episode 407--Review: The Killing Tide
July 21, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 32.7 MBPaul and Terry review Johnathan Daniel's The Killing Tide.
DRS Episode 406--Arcs of Misery, Elation, Success, and Failure
July 14, 2016 04:00 - 57 minutes - 26.6 MBPaul and Terry discuss the results of the Hedonometer Project and its analysis of emotional arcs in fiction.
DRS Episode 405–Dharma Kelleher Rides The Words
July 08, 2016 04:00 - 58 minutes - 26.9 MBTerry and Paul interview author Dharma Kelleher.
DRS Episode 404 - David Wood Is Not Found
June 30, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBGuest co-host David Wood joins Terry and Paul to discuss writing in the action/adventure genre.
DRS Episode 403–Future of the Show and Other Topics
June 23, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 31.6 MBTerry and Paul discuss the changes to the show format, B&N’s 3rd impending bankruptcy, and publishing plans.
DRS Episode 402 - Farewell, Scott
June 16, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 30.1 MBTerry and Paul say farewell to Scott Roche as a permanent host. We look back at his evolution as a writer and host and where he's going next.
DRS Episode 401- Nora Roberts' "The Obsession"
June 09, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 31.2 MBTerry, Scott, and Paul discuss Nora Roberts' The Obsession.
DRS Episode 400 - Balticon 50 DRS Live Show
May 31, 2016 04:00 - 57 minutes - 33.1 MBJoin Terry and Paul at Balticon 50 for a raucous live show with a no holds barred question and answer session.
DRS Episode 399 - A Myriad of Topics
May 13, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 28.1 MBTerry, Scott, and Paul discuss a series of topics suggested by our listeners. No "space marines" were mentioned in this episode.
DRS Episode 398 – Michael R Underwood Gives Good Genre
May 07, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 29.6 MBTerry, Scott, and Paul welcome author Michael R Underwood and discuss pop culture, kickstarters, and genre fiction in general.
DRS Episode 397 – Con Season, Trunking, Priorities, and Self Censorship
April 28, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 28.7 MBScott and Paul discuss a myriad of topics posted by our listeners.
DRS Episode 396 - Ritualistic Writing
April 22, 2016 04:00 - 57 minutes - 26.1 MBTerry, Scott (yes, he actually showed up), and Paul discuss topics of routine, rituals, and the science of finding your creative spaces, atmospheres, and etc.
DRS Episode 395 - Ringworld
April 15, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 28.8 MBPaul and Terry discuss Larry Niven’s Ringworld and other topics. Links discussed in this episode: Larry Niven’s Ringworld--http://amzn.to/1V5x346 Nora Roberts’ The Obsession--http://amzn.to/1WuVTdc Paul’s essay “The Science of The Black”--http://vexmosaic.com/the-science-of-the-black/