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Saying vs. Doing - WN 160

Write Now with Sarah Werner - July 03, 2024 12:15 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 430 ratings
Have you ever noticed a disconnect in what you say you want to do, and what you actually end up doing? Because I have! This week, I'm talking about some of the reasons we might experience a gulf between our desires and our actions — and what to do about it.  Thank you for listening! For show n...

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Publishing Practicum with Marty Gervais and Andre Narbonne

All Write in Sin City - June 30, 2024 15:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Marty Gervais and André Narbonne About our guests:  The Publishing Practicum is a different kind of University of Windsor English course. It’s like a year-long internship for a group of students who take one or two books per year through the steps of the publishing process from editing to book ...

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From Pulpit to Pen: Dr. William J. Carl on Real-Life Assassins, Thrillers, and Multi-Layered Characters

Mysterious Goings On - June 18, 2024 06:57 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
Dr. William J. Carl, a Greek scholar, award-winning screenwriter, and thriller author, discusses his transition from ministry to writing, the inspiration behind his novel Assassin's Manuscript, and his research process. He shares how he met real-life assassins and incorporated their stories into...

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Season 13 Home Stretch Update

Mysterious Goings On - June 15, 2024 23:07 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
Listen in as Alex shares what to expect on. the last three *regular episodes of season 13--and when we will return for season 14! *There may be a few bonus episodes, too! Also, contact Alex via email today if you'd like to learn how you can advertise on the show. The Mysterious Goings On Podc...

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Sorry About the Fire with Colleen Coco Collins

All Write in Sin City - June 09, 2024 15:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Colleen Coco Collins is an interdisciplinary artist of Irish, French, and Odawa descent, working in songwriting, performance, poetry and visual arts. She’s worked as a gallery director, in forestry, fossil preparation, and renovation; as an autism support worker, teacher, and women’s shelter cou...

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Time YOU Have, Opinions WE Got: A Star Trek 3 Watchalong

Mysterious Goings On - May 26, 2024 17:01 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
Alex Greenwood and film critic Lucas Hardwick revisit STAR TREK III: THE SEARCH FOR SPOCK on the movie’s 40th anniversary. Listen in as they meticulously deconstruct and engage their own search for the merits of this maligned flick. Time YOU have, opinions WE got, so check it out and be edif...

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Diver Beneath the Street with Petra Kuppers

All Write in Sin City - May 26, 2024 15:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Petra Kuppers is a disability culture activist and a community performance artist who uses somatics, performance, and speculative writing to engage audiences toward more socially just and enjoyable futures. She is the Anita Gonzalez Collegiate Professor of Performance Studies and Disability Cult...

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Anomia with Jade Wallace

All Write in Sin City - May 12, 2024 15:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Jade Wallace (they/them) holds an M.A. in Creative Writing from the University of Windsor, and writes poetry, novels, and short fiction, serves as the inaugural book reviews editor for CAROUSEL, and is co-founder of the collaborative writing entity MA|DE. Jade’s work has been published in litera...

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Eat Your Mind with Jason McBride

All Write in Sin City - April 28, 2024 04:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Our featured author in this episode is Jason McBride. We’re bringing you the recorded highlights of a recent book event, a talk by McBride titled: Autobiography, Autofiction, Autoeroticism. It took place  in downtown Windsor and was hosted by The University of Windsor’s Humanities Research Group...

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Securing Schools: Daniel Dluzneski on Shooter Preparedness

Mysterious Goings On - April 25, 2024 05:14 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
Today's episode tackles a question of paramount concern for every parent, educator, and student: How are schools preparing your child for the unthinkable reality of an active shooter situation? And what protocols are in place to respond to such harrowing events? We are honored to welcome Daniel...

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Unraveling the Mind's Mysteries with Neurosurgeon and Author Dr. Gary Simonds

Mysterious Goings On - April 18, 2024 05:51 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
Today, Alex delves into the enigmatic worlds of neurosurgery and thriller writing with esteemed guest Dr. Gary Simonds. Dr. Simonds, a retired chief of neurosurgery and residency program director from the Karelian Clinic and the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, continues to shape fut...

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Shades of Black with Carlos Anthony

All Write in Sin City - April 14, 2024 15:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Carlos Anthony is a screenwriter, producer, and novelist who addresses the historically silenced experiences of Black men. With a background in Advertising and Marketing, he learned effective communication and storytelling. Through diverse work experiences, he empathized with individuals from va...

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Stellar Anomalies: A SUPERNOVA Watchalong

Mysterious Goings On - April 13, 2024 05:30 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
In this special movie watchalong episode, we delve into the 2000 sci-fi enigma that is "Supernova," Alex is joined once again by film critic Lucas Hardwick. The pair shed light on the flick's chaotic production, unrealized potential, and a surprisingly buff James Spader. We'll navigate through...

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A Royal Chronicle: Exploring KC's Baseball History with Matt Stewart

Mysterious Goings On - April 10, 2024 20:38 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
Today's episode is going to be a home run! We are rejoined by Matt Stewart, an Emmy award-winning anchor and reporter at Fox 4 News in Kansas City, and author of "Unique Eats and Eateries of Kansas City." Today, he tells us about his newest work, "The Kansas City Royals: An Illustrated Timeline,...

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Expectation vs. Reality - WN 159

Write Now with Sarah Werner - April 10, 2024 11:52 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 430 ratings
This week, we're talking about expectations and how they tint our reality and shape our experiences... and what we can REALLY expect if we want to write full-time. Thank you for listening! For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, please visit: https://www.sarahwerner.com/expectati...

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SUBSCRIBER VIDEO: A Royal Chronicle: Exploring KC's Baseball History with Matt Stewart

Mysterious Goings On - April 10, 2024 05:38 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
PAID SUBSCRIBER VIDEO! Today's episode is going to be a home run! We are rejoined by Matt Stewart, an Emmy award-winning anchor and reporter at Fox 4 News in Kansas City, and author of "⁠Unique Eats and Eateries of Kansas City⁠." Today, he tells us about his newest work, "⁠The Kansas City Royal...

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The Adventures of the Flash Gang with Downing & Waugh

Mysterious Goings On - April 03, 2024 21:32 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
In this captivating episode, we immerse ourselves in the atmospheric world of 1930s Pittsburgh with the dynamic literary duo, M.M. Downing and S.J. Waugh. Downing and Waugh discuss their middle-grade trilogy "The Adventures of the Flash Gang," where the lead character, a street orphan, and his d...

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Alex Unplugged: Celebrating 300 Episodes

Mysterious Goings On - March 31, 2024 15:42 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
On this brief episode, host Alex Greenwood takes the opportunity to make several announcements. He reflects on last week's episode featuring Linda Stewart Henley, the author of "Kate's War," the podcast's milestone 300th episode. LISTEN on ⁠SPOTIFY⁠, ⁠APPLE⁠, and WHEREVER YOU GET YOUR PODCASTS....

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Curious Lives of Nonprofit Martyrs with George Singleton featuring UWindsor Publishing Practicum

All Write in Sin City - March 31, 2024 15:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
George Singleton is a Southern author who has written ten books of short stories, two novels, an instructional book on writing fiction and a collection of essays. He was born in Anaheim, California and raised in Greenwood, South Carolina. In 2011 he was awarded the Hillsdale Award for Fiction by...

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Linda Stewart Henley on 'Kate's War'

Mysterious Goings On - March 28, 2024 01:05 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
For our 300th episode, we welcome guest Linda Stewart Henley, an accomplished novelist, artist, and retired college administrator. Linda discusses her third novel, "Kate's War," which is set to release on April 9, 2024. The book, inspired by her father's unpublished memoir and his heroic actio...

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Blue Ridge and Beyond: Peter Malone Elliott on Screenwriting to Southern Thrillers

Mysterious Goings On - March 21, 2024 00:20 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
Alex is joined by Peter Malone Elliott, a talented author, screenwriter, and developmental editor whose debut novel "Blue Ridge" features the innovative dual first-person narratives of identical twin brothers. Delving into Elliott's creative roots in Virginia's mountainous landscapes and his jou...

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The Book of Benjamin with Ben Robinson

All Write in Sin City - March 17, 2024 15:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Ben Robinson is a poet, musician and librarian. His most recent publication is Without Form from The Blasted Tree and knife | fork | book. He has only ever lived in Hamilton, Ontario on the traditional territories of the Erie, Neutral, Huron-Wendat, Haudenosaunee and Mississaugas. His first book...

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Comedy Legends and Online Worlds with Richard Sparks

Mysterious Goings On - March 14, 2024 05:20 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
In this captivating episode, Alex sits down with the legendary Richard Sparks, a mastermind in comedy writing and entertainment, whose collaborations span icons like Placido Domingo, Rowan Atkinson, and John Cleese of Monty Python fame. Sparks delves into his latest foray into fantasy fiction ...

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Being A Slow Writer - WN 158

Write Now with Sarah Werner - March 13, 2024 11:30 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 430 ratings
No matter how much coffee I drink, I’m never able to write as quickly as I want to. This week, we’re taking a look at what it means to be a "slow writer" — and all of the baggage that comes along with it. Thank you for listening! For show notes and a full transcript of this episode, please vis...

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Dennis Feece on Love, Pride & Murder

Mysterious Goings On - March 07, 2024 06:56 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
Author Dennis A. Feece discusses his novel "Love, Pride & Murder," a story steeped in the depths of human psychology and touched by biblical influence and personal experience. He explains how he combined elements of philosophy, theology, and classic mystery to create a novel that stands out in...

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The Future with Catherine Leroux

All Write in Sin City - March 03, 2024 16:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Catherine Leroux is the author of three highly praised novels and an innovative sequence of short stories. Her first novel, La marche en forêt (2011), was a finalist for Quebec’s Booksellers’ Prize. Her bestselling second novel, The Party Wall, a translation of Le mur mitoyen, won the France–Que...

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H.L. Howard on Tarot, Love, and the Divine

Mysterious Goings On - February 29, 2024 06:48 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
Today we open up to unconventional themes as we explore the romantic and spiritual dimensions of literature with guest HL Howard. The author introduces his book, "A Journey Must Be Taken: Playlist," which is deeply influenced by his personal experiences, including his corporate life during the C...

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Laurie Stevens on Switching Genres and the Psychology of Suspense

Mysterious Goings On - February 22, 2024 06:31 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
We explore the fascinating transition of Laurie Stevens, a renowned novelist, screenwriter, and playwright known for her award-winning psychological suspense series, as she ventures into the realm of science fiction and fantasy with her latest work, THE RETURN. Stevens discusses the bold move o...

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Sporting Justice with Miriam Wright

All Write in Sin City - February 18, 2024 16:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Miriam Wright is an Associate Professor of History at the University of Windsor. She teaches Canadian history, and her recent work has focussed on race and sports in Canada as well as on Chinese immigration to Newfoundland and Labrador. Miriam is one of the researchers behind the award-winning B...

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Daphne Wright on Embracing Life's Third Period

Mysterious Goings On - February 14, 2024 18:10 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
In this episode of "Mysterious Goings On," we welcome Daphne Wright, a debut author who traverses the transition from healthcare professional to novelist, unveiling her debut novel ON LOVE AND DEATH AND BELONGING. The book epitomizes the resilience of the human spirit amidst the trials of life...