We return to the tales of Conan:  Black Colossus by Robert E. Howard.  This story is a turning point for Conan from mercenary to the road to becoming a King...

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Ben and Nico read a final excerpt from their co-written work-in-progress and discuss the month of Novella writing.

Ben and Nico discuss how the writing is going on their co-authored Novella and read out an excerpt from Chapter One.

Ben and Nico read an excerpt from the beginning of their co-written Novella and discuss the difficulties and successes they've experienced so far in the process.

Ben and Nico compare notes on Novellas and put their heads together for the upcoming Dwarven Tales project. 

Tis the season for giving and this month, we're featuring not one, but two books from mystery writer Janice Hallett. She chats about her new Christmas novella as well as her soon-to-be-published in the U.S. book "The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels'.

Joseph Conrad (born Józef Teodor Konrad Korzeniowski) was a Polish-English novelist. 

He was born in 1857 and died in 1924. 

His twenty years spent as a sailor in the British merchant navy inspired many of his literary works, among which Heart of Darkness is most highly acclaimed. 

In this episode of “Fall Asleep with Me”, I read this work’s opening scene. It takes place on the tranquil waters of the River Thames. 

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Some stories are too short, some are too long, but some stories are just right. It’s the Goldilocks zone: the novella.

What is the secret to crafting a longer story but not letting it run away from you? How do you sustain the terror beyond the shortest form? How do you know what to keep in and what to cut out?
 
This is the art of the novella, and I’m joined by a pair of expert practitioners to talk it through. Josh Malerman and Ronald Malfi have both published novella collections this year – Ron’s They Lurk and Josh’s Spin a Black Yarn contain multitudes. From motel-lot self-mutilation to deathbed serial killer confessions, via the Oregon backwoods and the core of Saturn(!!), these stories take us to places without wasting a word.

Josh and Ron provide a masterclass on the art of the novella, as well as ALL the enthusiasm you could ever pack into an hour of conversation. This one will put a smile on your face and inspiration in your typin’ fingers!

Enjoy.

They Lurk was published was published on July 18th by Titan; Spin a Black Yarn was published August 15th by Del Rey

Books mentioned:

Daphne (2022), by Josh Malerman

Goblin (2021), by Josh Malerman

Ghostwritten (2022), by Ronald Malfi

Pet Sematary (1983), by Stephen King

The Long Walk (1979), by Stephen King

Mrs Dalloway (1925) by Virginia Woolf

Houses Without Doors (1990), by Peter Straub

Bloom (2023), by Delilah S. Dawson

The Turn of the Screw (1898), by Henry James

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One year after a near-fatal accident, Alice takes on her biggest hack yet – literally.

The Hacker Chronicles 

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Starring Michael C. Hall as John Doe

And Chloe Taylor as Alice

Executive Produced by Michael C. Hall, Jerome Robert, Skyler Schmanski, & Ian Faison

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Story based on the Novella The Hacker Chronicles created by Jerome Robert and written by Skyler Schmanski

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Nicole Britton as Katie

Zach Lazar Hoffman as Karl

Douglas Thornton as Arthur

Jimmie Yamaguchi as Ryan

Natalie Rarick as Beth

Rex New as Kaden

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Drop on by for an open house tour of Brian Asman's "Man, F*** This House." (Please take your shoes off, the carpet is brand new.)

We talk about the need for really "good bones" in this episode, and even bone structure, as the Crypt Keeper tries out Korean skincare routines, we recount actual haunted houses we have lived in, and we even give tips on how to cover up book titles with sticky notes for the benefit of any onlookers with delicate constitutions.

You can hire an inspector after your offer is accepted, but right away we should disclose that we spoil the whole plot of the novella in this episode. So, if you want to do a final walkthrough, great. Otherwise, buyer beware!

This episode is mostly about the writer John Updike. We hear Updike read from several of his short stories, the foreword to The Early Stories, and we hear him speak with Charlie Rose on two different occasions. Updike was an accomplished novelist, poet, critic, artist, and family man. But what can he tell us about the need for art in life?

Seriously, though. How DO we thread together all of our queer identities?

Our guest is writer, educator, and theater maker Allison Vincent and we talk about the queer book that saved her life: the novella Goodbye to Berlin by Christopher Isherwood.

Goodbye to Berlin is a Queer classic. Our hero moves to Berlin where he meets the incomparable Sally Bowles. They become roommates as he explores Berlin and his sexuality. The novella was adapted into the award-winning theatrical production and film Cabaret.

For Allison, it not only saved her in writing her college thesis, but it also provided visibility to her as a Queer woman to see herself represented in history. We dive into all the queer meanings of the novella's most famous line: "I am a camera with a shutter open, quite passive, recording, not thinking" and threading together all of our different identities.

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In this episode, Rich and cohosts Dani Pettrey and Wendy Beck have a conversation with local authors Vashelle Nino, Diane Wylie, and Denise Stout.

Various authors employ distinct writing techniques, marketing tactics, and publishing methods. Our intention is to host a roundtable conversation to offer valuable tips and advice to aspiring and established authors. Similar roundtable discussions will be held with other authors, both established and aspiring.

Dani Pettrey, a Publishers Weekly and #1 Amazon bestselling author, has sold close to 800,000 copies of her novels. Her books offer a combination of thrilling suspense and satisfying romance, making them a hit with readers. Dani's novels are praised for their fast pace, engaging characters, and captivating storylines. She conducts her research on crime and violence from her residence in Maryland.

Wendy Beck founded Rage Against Addiction in Maryland to help families affected by addiction. The organization provides recovery housing, funding initiatives, kids discussions, and care packages for new mothers in recovery. Wendy promotes addiction education and works with other advocacy groups to raise awareness and erase stigma. She received a Shining Light Award for her efforts and is also the author of a children's book, Christmas Angel, in memory of her daughter who lost her battle with addiction on Christmas Day 2015.

Vashelle Nino is a Mexican-American former Army brat who has lived in nine U.S. sta

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In this episode, Rich and cohosts Dani Pettrey and Wendy Beck have a conversation with local authors Vashelle Nino, Diane Wylie, and Denise Stout.

Various authors employ distinct writing techniques, marketing tactics, and publishing methods. Our intention is to host a roundtable conversation to offer valuable tips and advice to aspiring and established authors. Similar roundtable discussions will be held with other authors, both established and aspiring.

Dani Pettrey, a Publishers Weekly and #1 Amazon bestselling author, has sold close to 800,000 copies of her novels. Her books offer a combination of thrilling suspense and satisfying romance, making them a hit with readers. Dani's novels are praised for their fast pace, engaging characters, and captivating storylines. She conducts her research on crime and violence from her residence in Maryland.

Wendy Beck founded Rage Against Addiction in Maryland to help families affected by addiction. The organization provides recovery housing, funding initiatives, kids discussions, and care packages for new mothers in recovery. Wendy promotes addiction education and works with other advocacy groups to raise awareness and erase stigma. She received a Shining Light Award for her efforts and is also the author of a children's book, Christmas Angel, in memory of her daughter who lost her battle with addiction on Christmas Day 2015.

Vashelle Nino is a Mexican-American former Army brat who has lived in nine U.S. sta

In-Person: Saturday, April 13th ::: Virtual: All April!

Click here to learn more

Rage Against Addiction 
Rage Against Addiction is a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting addicts and their famili

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Today's episode is the first installment of Meg's 2023 Erotica. Here, we get Chapter 1, "The Sound at Sunrise." This erotica features themes of (1) Foot Worship, (2) Sex Work, (3) kitten play.

This erotica is inspired by Meg's personal erotic life. Follow her as the character Esmeralda, a Halfling, who owns a Lust Lounge alongside friend, Stella. As Meg lives her life, the story gets written. You can follow her on Instagram, OnlyFans, and PornHub [@LINGUISTOFLOVE ] for sneak peeks of inspired content, behind the scenes, and the details that create the fantasy.

After an introduction and setting the scene segment, Meg begins reading chapter one. You, as the listener, are encouraged to take this opportunity to have some self-love time for yourself. Should you like to support Meg, The Erotic Renaissance, and her mission, you can tip her on Venmo, CashApp, or PayPal [meg@linguistoflove.com].

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Dexter and Matt talk about the book "Who Goes There" By John W. Campbell. The book the movie "The Thing" is based on. 
Next time We'll talk about "The Thing"

In this episode, I'm chatting with author Stephanie Cotsirilos about her novella My Xanthi, Greek heritage, The Writer's Hotel, and books!

Stephanie Cotsirilos is an essayist in the anthology of New England writers, Breaking Bread (Beacon Press), and was published finalist in Mississippi Review’s Prize in Fiction. Twice nominated for the Pushcart Prize, her work has appeared in numerous print and online venues, including McSweeney’s, The New Guard, New Millennium Writings, Brilliant Flash Fiction, and various media. In 2021, she was awarded the Patrice Krant fellowship in residence at Storyknife’s inaugural retreat for women writers in Alaska. Stephanie’s novella is titled My Xanthi, published with Los Galesburg Press.

Stephanie Cotsirilos

My Xanthi, Stephanie Cotsirilos

Storyknife Writers Retreat

The Writer’s Hotel

Night of the Living Rez, Morgan Talty

My Broken Language, Quiara Alegria Hudes

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Join me as I emBarker (get it?) on a journey down the highways of the dead, checking out Clive Barker's short stories "The Book of Blood" (1984) and "On Jerusalem Street (a postscript)" (1985)  and two accompanying films: Book of Blood (2009) and Books of Blood (2020). 

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This episode of Books for Men features The Stranger by Albert Camus. A classic literary novel about an ordinary man thrust into the face of absurdity—familial death, murder, and imprisonment. Listen for more!

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