Month: May 2017

TRATWD 104 – J. Daniel Sawyer

every-day-novelistThis week I interview author and podcaster J. Daniel Sawyer about his new book, Becoming an Every Day Novelist. We discuss what writers can expect to learn in this book, what Dan has learned in the course of writing it, and how he’s changed his approach to business over the last year.

The Every Day Novelist (podcast)

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TRATWD 103 – Abigail Hilton

jager-thunderIn this week’s interview I talk to Abigail Hilton about her new novel, Jager Thunder, which is on sale now! This is a wonderful book, and if you’re a fan of The Guild of the Cowry Catchers, you owe it to yourself to pick up a copy. We also talk quite a bit about the business side of writing.

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My Balticon 51 Schedule

I’m so excited for this year’s Balticon! This is my favorite convention to participate in, and I have a wonderful slate of panels and events this time around. I hope you’ll come out and join me for Memorial Day weekend!


Saturday May 27, 2017

1 PM – Author Reading: Grig Larson, Chris Lester, Mike Luoma
Renaissance – St. George

2:30 PM – Autographs: Michelle Sonnier and Chris Lester
Renaissance – Atrium Autograph Table

5 PM – Why the Storyteller Needs a Narrator (Moderator)
Renaissance – Pride of Baltimore


Sunday May 28, 2017

12 PM – Being a Fan of Problematic Things
Renaissance – Mt. Washington

1 PM – Biology is a Science, Too
Renaissance – Guilford

4 PM – Crowdfunding Your Podcast
Renaissance – Pride of Baltimore

7 PM – Metamor City LIVE!
Renaissance – Pride of Baltimore

8 PM – Metamor City LIVE! After-party Q&A and Trivia
Renaissance – Pride of Baltimore


Monday May 29, 2017

12 PM – Fiction Writing for Gamemasters (and Vice Versa)
Renaissance – Mt. Washington


In addition to all of these awesome events, my books will be available for purchase in the Dealer’s Room throughout the con. Stop by and say hi!

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TRATWD 102 – Late Arrivals on the Westbound Train

It’s after 1 AM, and the ghosts are awake…

Music Credit: “Nine Lies the Heart ed 5,” by ERH (CC BY NC)

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TRATWD 101 – Paul E. Cooley

In this week’s episode I interview author and podcaster Paul E. Cooley about his new science fiction/horror series, DERELICT!Derelict-ebook-cover-1-e1483977889229

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Shadow Publications (Paul’s Website)

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