Too Many Words
79 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsLife is complicated. Writing is a journey. Kindness Matters.
Writer, Jayme Beddingfield talks about life, writing, and whatever is on her mind during the time she's recording. Jayme talks to other creators about their work, chosen fandoms, and whatever random stuff comes up. Books, the writing process, and zombies are often talked about at great length.
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Episodes
Episode 77: Mark Oshiro
May 21, 2018 19:02 - 37 minutes - 54.4 MBMark Oshiro of the Mark Does Stuff Community joins Jayme this week. They talk about his YA debut ANGER IS A GIFT, dreams coming true, and Mark's current work in progress. Mark and Jayme talk about their anxiety disorders and how important it is to have characters to relate to and to learn from.
Episode 76: Max Gladstone
May 14, 2018 04:00 - 43 minutes - 64.1 MBMax Gladstone is the author of the Craft Sequence series, several short stories and has been nominated twice for the John W Campbell Best New Writer Award. His most recent project is the globetrotting urban fantasy serial BOOKBURNERS, available in ebook and audio from Serial Box, and in print from Saga Press. Max and Jayme talk fantasy and science fiction tropes and explore fantasy and literary inspirations. They also discuss world building and writing process.
Episode 75: Ken Liu
May 07, 2018 04:00 - 43 minutes - 65.5 MBKen Liu's short stories have won Nebula, Hugo, and World Fantasy awards. He is the author of The Dandelion Dynasty, a silkpunk epic fantasy series (The Grace of Kings(2015), The Wall of Storms (2016), and a forthcoming third volume) and The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories (2016), a collection. He also wrote the Star Wars novel, The Legends of Luke Skywalker (2017). Ken and Jayme discuss his inventions for the Dandelion Dynasty and how he decided which ones would work for his books. Ken tal...
Episode 74: L.E. Sterling
April 30, 2018 04:00 - 49 minutes - 73.2 MBL.E. Sterling is the author of The True Born Trilogy. She is on talking about the most recent installment TRUE STORM and her path to telling a story about identical twins. Jayme and L.E. discuss world building, finding the right story and the point of view to narrate it. L.E. shares her early inspirations and the impact and presence of powerful female characters in fantasy fiction.
Episode 73: Jerry Gordon
April 23, 2018 04:00 - 49 minutes - 70.5 MBJerry Gordon talks about his debut novel BREAKING THE WORLD and what it was like writing an apocalyptic thriller that takes place during the fifty-one day standoff between the FBI and the Branch Davidian Church. Jerry and Jayme explore the lure of the apocalypse and what our brains do while they receive stories. Jerry shares about his writing process and the books that have inspired him.
Episode 72: Oli Jacobs
April 16, 2018 04:00 - 51 minutes - 76.5 MBOli Jacobs is back on the show. He is the author of Kirk Sandblaster, a sci-fi comedy series and horror short story collection, Filmic Cuts. Between jokes, iced-bun recipes and some mild choking, Oli and Jayme get into some serious plot and character talk, some of the time while dissecting popular tv shows.
Episode 71: Cari Luna
April 12, 2018 04:00 - 31 minutes - 49.3 MBCari Luna is the author of THE REVOLUTION OF EVERY DAY which won the Oregon Book Award for Fiction. She gets into how she writes a novel without an outline and why promising herself no one will see the first draft is essential. Cari and Jayme also get into the learning experience of building a revision process and their shared love of birds.
Episode 70: Lauren Baratz-Logsted
April 05, 2018 04:00 - 47 minutes - 69.6 MBLauren Baratz-Logsted is the author of twenty novels with more on the way. Lauren and Jayme talk about her new release ZOMBIE ABBEY. Lauren gets into the joy of combining the early 1900s with zombies and glamour with gore. She also speaks about writing humor and following character archetypes.
Episode 69: Erica Cameron
March 29, 2018 04:00 - 43 minutes - 67 MBErica Cameron is on the show talking The Ryogan Chronicles. Erica and Jayme climb inside the challenges of worldbuilding, from environmental to history to how the character interacts with the setting. They also speak to what it's like to gradually build a writing career and how every path to publishing is different.
Episode 68: Katherine Locke
March 22, 2018 04:00 - 53 minutes - 79 MBKatherine Locke is the author of the 2018 Sydney Taylor Award-winning THE GIRL WITH THE RED BALLOON and contemporary romance series, DISTRICT BALLET COMPANY. Katherine and Jayme dive deep into talk about revisions, outlining, bullet journals, and listening to your process.
Episode 67: Cole Gibsen
March 15, 2018 04:00 - 42 minutes - 62.7 MBCole Gibsen writes young adult and new adult fiction and is the author of eight books. Cole is on the show talking about the first installment of her exciting new YA vampire series RISEN. Cole talks about the inspirations that led to the series and how her vampires are different. Cole shares how the comfort she received from books as a homeless teen motivated her to create escapes for others who need it. Jayme and Cole talk about their anxiety and how they manage it. For more about Cole Gibs...
Episode 66: Monica Murphy
March 08, 2018 05:00 - 43 minutes - 62.7 MBMonica Murphy is the New York Times, USA Today and #1 international bestselling author of the One Week Girlfriend series, the Billionaire Bachelors and The Rules series. She is both a traditionally published author and an independently published author. Monica writes new adult, young adult, and contemporary romance. She is also the USA Today bestselling romance author Karen Ericsson. Monica talks about her recent release PRETTY DEAD GIRLS and the inspiration behind it. Monica and Jayme talk ...
Episode 65: Lydia Kang
March 01, 2018 05:00 - 41 minutes - 61.1 MBLydia Kang is the author of eight books. She writes young adult fiction, adult fiction and non-fiction, and poetry. Jayme and Lydia talk her recent release, The November Girl, building characters, and putting in the work. Lydia and Jayme also dive deep into handling big revisions and their writing process.
Episode 64: Jaime Questell
February 15, 2018 05:00 - 47 minutes - 67.3 MBYA author, Jaime Questell talks her new release BY A CHARM AND A CURSE, the lure of carnivals, and telling a story with two first-person perspectives. Jayme and Jaime discover that both of them share an obsession with the hidden mall employees only corridors, a love for My Chemical Romance, and a talent for listening to one song over and over again.
Episode 63: Delilah S. Dawson
February 08, 2018 05:00 - 41 minutes - 64.7 MBDelilah S. Dawson is the New York Times bestselling writer of Star Wars: PHASMA, Servants of the Storm, the HIT series, Wake of Vultures and the Shadow series (as Lila Bowen), and many others. She has written a variety of short stories and comics. Delilah is on the show talking her books and comics, inspiration, and a love of Star Wars. She goes into what it's like writing Rhett Walker of her Shadow series, and the history of other characters. Delilah also talks her journey to writing comi...
Episode 62: Eric Smith
February 01, 2018 05:00 - 23 minutes - 36.4 MBYA author and literary agent, Eric Smith, is on the show this week. Eric talks a love of old-timey things, his writing journey, and forthcoming YA novel THE GIRL AND THE GROVE. Eric also shares some pretty sweet book recommendations. Find out more about Eric on http://ericsmithrocks.com/
Episode 61: JY Yang
January 25, 2018 05:00 - 45 minutes - 70.4 MBJY Yang is the author of the Tensorate novellas from Tor.Com Publishing (The Red Threads of Fortune, The Black Tides of Heaven and two more slated for 2018). They live in Singapore and identify as queer and non-binary. Find them online at http://jyyang.com, or on Twitter: @halleluyang. JY Yang and Jayme talk the difference in writing short stories, novellas, and novels. JY talks about their recently released novellas The Red Threads of Fortune and The Black Tides of Heaven and the magic s...
Episode 60: not according to plan
January 18, 2018 05:00 - 14 minutes - 20.9 MBThis week Jayme talks about dealing with curve balls and gives real life examples of building a story from a character's toolbox. She get's into all the unknown variables life has to offer and how the best themes in stores are the organic ones.
Interlude 2
January 11, 2018 05:00 - 13 minutes - 25 MBJayme has been hiding in her office mostly writing since the year started. It was her plan to start the year this way. She is kicking off Too Many Words for 2018 on her own before a very full schedule of exciting guests takes hold of the show. Jayme talk books! She shares her thoughts on The Kraken Sea by E. Catherine Tobler, J.Y. Yang's novellas, The Black Tides of Heaven and The Red Threads of Fortune, which are both part of the Tensorate Series, and The Girl With the Red Balloon by ...
Episode 59: Myke Cole
December 28, 2017 05:00 - 48 minutes - 90.6 MBThe show closes out 2017 with author, Myke Cole. Myke is the author of the Shadow Ops Series and forth-coming The Armored Saint and a nonfiction history book Legion vs. Phalanx. Myke and Jayme talk New Year's resolutions, the important role tabletop games have in the creative process, his recent release Siege Line and forthcoming works. And, quite a bit more.
Episode 58: Margaret Rogerson
December 21, 2017 05:00 - 52 minutes - 98.9 MBMargaret Rogerson, New York Times bestselling author of AN ENCHANTMENT OF RAVENS is on the show talking the weight of midpoints, magical forests, the history of forks, and her stunning debut novel and forthcoming project.
Episode 57: Jason Sizemore
December 14, 2017 05:00 - 25 minutes - 47.2 MBJason Sizemore and Jayme talk about the strangeness that is working from home, the importance of having an animal companion, and what's in store for Apex Publications. Jason is a three-time Hugo Award-nominated editor, writer, and publisher who operates the science fiction, fantasy, and horror press Apex Book Company. He is the author of the collection of dark science fiction and horror shorts Irredeemable and the tell-all creative non-fiction For Exposure: The Life and Times of a Small Pres...
Interlude 1
December 07, 2017 05:00 - 17 minutes - 33.7 MBJayme mixes it up for the busy month of December with a different type of episode. Jayme reviews Kevin Hearne's A Plague of Giants and Chuck Wendig's Damn Fine Story. She speaks to holiday memories, drafting, and anxiety.
Episode 56: Fran Wilde
November 30, 2017 05:00 - 56 minutes - 107 MBFran Wilde is on the show talking world building, switching narrative voice, and her Bone Universe. Her novels and short stories have been nominated for two Nebula awards and a Hugo, and include her Andre Norton- and Compton-Crook-winning debut novel, Updraft (Tor 2015), its sequels, Cloudbound (2016) and Horizon (2017), and the novelette “The Jewel and Her Lapidary” (Tor.com Publishing 2016). Her short stories appear in Asimov’s, Tor.com, Beneath Ceaseless Skies, Shimmer, Nature, and the 20...
Episode 55: Jason Heller
November 16, 2017 05:00 - 56 minutes - 105 MBJason Heller is an author, journalist, bassist, and Hugo-winning editor. Jason and Jayme have a great time talking outlines, the future of post-apocalyptic fiction, tricks writers play on themselves, and his forthcoming book "Strange Stars." Before Jason comes on, Jayme shares her NanoWriMo progress, books she's reading, and updates about the show. This episode features the song "Corpse Candle" by Weathered Statues. Support the show on patron.com/toomanywords!
Episode 54: Heather Mason
November 09, 2017 05:00 - 1 hour - 122 MBPop Culture journalist and host of Obsessed Right Now, Heather Mason joins Jayme this week.They talk about Heather's six weeks on the road, changes in weather, and the pressure to binge-watch Stranger Things 2. Before Heather comes on Jayme gets into the twisty world of her writing process and thoughts for those participating in NanoWriMo. The weekly book recommendation of the week is "All The Crooked Saints" by Maggie Stiefvater.
Episode 53: Mark Allard & Elaine Will
November 02, 2017 04:00 - 43 minutes - 81.4 MBWriter, Mark Allard and comic artist, Elaine Will are on the show talking their graphic novels Look Straight Ahead and Arkade. They get into the inspiration behind them as well as the process of their current works in progress. Mark, Elaine, and Jayme discuss the ups and downs of creation and how an accurate depiction of creators is hard to find in existing Media. Before the interview, Jayme talks NanoWrioMo preparation and mindset. The weekly read recommendation is comic collection, Niobe o...
Episode 52: Kat Howard
October 26, 2017 00:11 - 43 minutes - 80.4 MBKat Howard is on the showing talking about her new release "An Unkindness of Magicians" and her exciting new book deals with Saga Press. Kat and Jayme get deep into the process of creating and what it is like to do yoga with pets. At the end of the episode there is a bonus section where Kat answers big questions about "An Kindness of Magicians" for those who have read the book. Before Kat comes on, Jayme talks about Nanowrimo and her crazy plans.
Episode 51: Oli Jacobs
October 19, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 133 MBToo Many Words returns with the prolific Oli Jacobs! He is the author of several horror and science fiction novels. Oli gets into his latest horror novel Deep Down There. Jayme and Oli talk the brilliance of H.P. Lovecraft, leaning into voice, the power of walking away, and how every writer needs a dog.
Episode 50: Charlie Stross
February 02, 2017 21:47 - 37 minutes - 71.8 MBScience fiction author, Charlie Stross is on the show talking about his latest release Empire Games. Charlie gets into research, world-building, and how the publishing industry has changed over the last ten years. This episode is sponsored by Turn The Page Editing and LulaRoe Rebecca Clark VIP.
Episode 49: Kat Howard
January 26, 2017 20:00 - 39 minutes - 74.2 MBKat Howard is the writer of over forty short stories and novel Roses and Rot. Kat talks about creating the world and characters of Roses and Rot and her forthcoming titles. Before Kat comes on, Jayme tells you three good reasons to go to a comic shop and the show's upcoming hiatus. This episode is sponsored by Turn the Page Editing and LuLaRoe Rebecca Clark VIP
Episode 48: Myke Cole
January 18, 2017 22:04 - 58 minutes - 113 MBAuthor, Myke Cole is on the show talking about writing, process and inspiration. He talks about his role on CBS's new reality series Hunted. Before Myke comes on, Jayme talks about powering through the writing process and Delilah S. Dawson's new comic LADYCASTLE. This episode is sponsored by Turn the Page Editing and LuLaRoe Rebecca Clark VIP
Episode 47: Adam Silvera
January 12, 2017 20:20 - 55 minutes - 106 MBAdam Silvera is the New York Times bestselling author of MORE HAPPY THAN NOT. He is on the show talking about his brand new release HISTORY IS ALL YOU LEFT ME. Adam gets into the journey of creating it, hurtles he had to get through, and upcoming tour dates. Before Adam comes on, Jayme talks 2017 and Apex Publication's recent anthology, UPSIDE DOWN. This episode is sponsored by Turn The Page Editing and LuLaRoe Rebecca Clark VIP
Episode 46: Richard Kadrey
December 14, 2016 23:11 - 1 hour - 116 MBNew York Times bestselling Author, Richard Kadrey is back on the show talking about process, juggling projects, the importance of listening to instincts, learning to trust yourself, the power of pen and paper, and leaning into the story's flow. Richard talks about writing DC/Vertigo's Lucifer and the upcoming Sandman Slim film. Jayme and Richard also talk about the impact of finishing big projects and the vulnerable mind. This episode is sponsored by LuLaRoe Rebecca Clark VIP
Episode 45: Oli Jacobs
December 07, 2016 22:21 - 1 hour - 123 MBAuthor, Oli Jacobs is back on the show talking about his new book The Children of Little Thwopping. Jayme and Oli get into inner-doubt, getting lost in words, the importance of literature, and the shear insanity of being a writer. This episode is sponsored by LuLaRoe Rebecca Clark VIP.
Episode 44: Julie Dawn
December 01, 2016 21:10 - 43 minutes - 80.7 MBPost-apocalyptic author, Julie Dawn is on the show. Julie and Jayme talk about what writing feels like, the post-apocalyptic mindset, her Meadowlark series, and the importance of leaning into your writing. Before Julie comes on, Jayme talks about waiting to hear back about her manuscript and Thanksgiving. This episode is sponsored by LuLaRoe Rebecca Clark VIP
Episode 43: Maxximillian Dafoe
November 17, 2016 20:49 - 52 minutes - 101 MBMaxximillian Dafoe is back on the show! She talks about her new serial podcast, Mollyville based off her dystopian novel. Maxximillian and Jayme talk obscure movie references, worrying about podcast editing in the afterlife, what a Floor Seat Heater is, and why Jayme won't cut her hair. This episode is sponsored by LulaRoe Rebecca Clark VIP
Episode 42: John Crowther
November 10, 2016 21:38 - 42 minutes - 80.7 MBJohn Crowther is on the show. John is writer of the comic books Rochelle and Nikolai Volkoff. John talks about what led to the stories he writes, his inspiration for Rochelle, and the importance of chasing dreams. Before John comes on, Jayme talks about complex character development. This episode is sponsored by Melissa Flick's Author Services and LulaRoe Rebecca Clark VIP
Episode 41: Alesha Escobar
November 02, 2016 21:50 - 40 minutes - 78.2 MBAlesha Escobar is on the show talking writing, motherhood, and how she juggles the both. She is the author of The Gray Tower Trilogy as well as the co-founder of Creative Alchemy Inc. and is also responsible for many awesome short stories. Before Alesha comes on, Jayme talks about Nanowrimo and offers some unsolicited advice. This Episode is sponsored by Melissa Flick's Author Services and LuLaRoe Rebecca Clark VIP
Episode 40: Jason Heller
October 26, 2016 21:26 - 56 minutes - 105 MBJason Heller is on the show. Jason is an author, writer, and musician. He talks his forthcoming book STRANGE STARS, his many projects, passions, and take on how to use the negative parts of ourselves and wield them in our favor. This episode is sponsored by Melissa Flick's Author Services and LuLaRoe Rebecca Clark VIP
Episode 39: Liz Moore
October 19, 2016 21:44 - 45 minutes - 84.4 MBAuthor Liz Moore is on the show talking about her recent release THE UNSEEN WORLD and her journey creating it. Jayme and Liz talk the unique culture of Boston, writing, publishing journeys, the power of perspective and motherhood. This episode is sponsored by Melissa Flick's Author Services and LuLaRoe Rebecca Clark VIP
Episode 38: Charlie Hoover
October 12, 2016 23:36 - 55 minutes - 82 MB VideoCharlie Hoover also known as The Geek Questioner is on the show talking all about Dungeons and Dragons. Charlie and Jayme talk about running campaigns, playing problem characters, and the forgotten yet fantastic world of Planescape. This episode is sponsored by Melissa Flick's Author Services.
Episode 37: H.M. Jones
October 05, 2016 20:52 - 1 hour - 128 MBH.M. Jones is back on the show! We talk her three upcoming releases, writing, and Halloween costumes. We get into The Walking Dead and Stranger Things. This episode is sponsored by Melissa Flick's Author Services.
Episode 36: Jamison Stone
September 28, 2016 21:14 - 1 hour - 119 MBJamison Stone is on the show. He is the author of Rune Of The Apprentice. Jamison and Jayme talk writing, the path to creating his recent book, how music helps set the mood for scenes, and media's responsibility to demonstrate diversity. This episode is sponsored by Melissa Flick's Author Services.
Episode 35: Oli Jacobs
September 22, 2016 03:50 - 1 hour - 128 MBOli Jacobs is on the show. Oli is the author of fifteen books from space adventures to horror. He writes both short and long works. Oli and Jayme talk writing, whiskey, the need to create, and Donutting which they decide is the next big fad. This episode is sponsored by Melissa Flick's Author Services.
Episode 34: Amelia Emberwing
September 14, 2016 18:53 - 46 minutes - 88.2 MBAmelia Emberwing of The Geekly Planet is on the show talking comics, DC and Marvel cinematic universes, her top five superheroes, and what she's reading. This episode is Sponsor by Melissa Flicks Author Services.
Episode 33: Rebecca Clark
September 07, 2016 23:38 - 51 minutes - 96.7 MBRebecca Clark is on the show and she's talking with Jayme all about their fantasy novel, The Shadow Bearers. They get into characters, what inspires them, and how much fun they are having together. Rebecca and Jayme talk music, life, and juggling the real world with fictional ones. This episode is sponsored by Melissa Flicks Author Services.
Episode 32: Bob Proehl
August 31, 2016 22:36 - 54 minutes - 103 MBBob Proehl is on the show! He talks all about his new novel A Hundred Thousand Worlds. Learn what inspired the story and about his journey while writing it. Bob and Jayme get into comics and graphic novels they love and what it's like juggling family with an unconventional career. This episode is sponsored by Melissa Flicks Author Services
Episode 31: Chris Ballew
August 25, 2016 04:19 - 1 hour - 117 MBChris Ballew is on the show! Chris talks about his new Caspar Babypants album, Away We Go. He gets into his journey in The Presidents of The United States and how it lead to making children's music. From origins of songs to silly phone conversations Chris and Jayme have some fun.
E30- Dreams, People, and World Building
August 18, 2016 05:42 - 1 hour - 185 MBMaxximillian Dafoe is on the show! She is the author of Mollyville and host of The Afterlife and Writer + Angelino podcasts. Maxximillian and Jayme get into dealing with the general public, the importance and impact of kindness, dreams, control issues, and so much more!