Writers Not Writing / Tilting at Windmills

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman shares his serial novel, TILTING AT WINDMILLS, Chapter 12: Lady Cali of Omaha, brought to you by Patreon patrons Scott Ulrich, Alex Walker, and Jason Fields, author of DEATH IN TWILIGHT.If you’d like to advertise your book or other artistic endeavor on the show, please reach out to [email protected] Check out the all new Not a Pipe Publishing store:www.NotAPipeStore.comYOU PEOPLE ARE MONSTERS by Benjamin Gormanhttps://www.notapipepublishing.com/ourbooks#/you-people-are-monsters-by-benjamin-gormanDON’T READ THIS BOOK, YOU WERE WARNED, and YOU PEOPLE ARE MONSTERS for 20% off here:https://notapipestore.com/products/the-convention-of-fiends-trilogy-by-benjamin-gorman-20-discountSubmissions (and more information) for the ANTIFA LIT JOURNAL:https://bit.ly/ALJNaPYou can register to join us for our next ANTI-FASCIST WRITE-ATHON on July 4th or make a donation to support the writers of the ANTIFA LIT JOURNAL here:https://www.notapipepublishing.com/antifascist-writeathonSign up to get the Not a Pipe Newsletter here:https://www.notapipepublishing.com/Get Jason Fields’ DEATH IN TWILIGHT https://bookshop.org/p/books/death-in-twilight/7db8e762326f304e?ean=9780615732091&next=t

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman shares his serial novel, TILTING AT WINDMILLS, Chapter 11: The Horrors of the Great Plains. This episode if brought to you by Substack subscribers Aniwalk, Carolyn McWilliams, and Gail Smith Reynolds, author of AVALANCHE AT THE BASTARD FACTORY.If you’d like to advertise your book or other artistic endeavor on the show, please reach out to [email protected] out the all new Not a Pipe Publishing store:www.NotAPipeStore.comYOU PEOPLE ARE MONSTERS by Benjamin Gormanhttps://www.notapipepublishing.com/ourbooks#/you-people-are-monsters-by-benjamin-gormanDON’T READ THIS BOOK, YOU WERE WARNED, and YOU PEOPLE ARE MONSTERS for 20% off here:https://notapipestore.com/products/the-convention-of-fiends-trilogy-by-benjamin-gorman-20-discountSubmissions (and more information) for the ANTIFA LIT JOURNAL:https://bit.ly/ALJNaPYou can register to join us for our next ANTI-FASCIST WRITE-ATHON on July 4th or make a donation to support the writers of the ANTIFA LIT JOURNAL here:https://www.notapipepublishing.com/antifascist-writeathonSign up to get the Not a Pipe Newsletter here:https://www.notapipepublishing.com/Find Gail Smith Reynolds’ AVALANCHE AT THE BASTARD FACTORY via her substack here: https://gailsmithreynolds.substack.com/

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman shares his serial novel, TILTING AT WINDMILLS, Chapter 10: Deep Dish Exalted and Deprecated. This one is brought to you by Patreon patrons Nissa Jackman, BonnieForNow, and M.K Martin, author of the SURVIVORS’ CLUB CHRONICLES trilogy which begins with SURVIVORS’ CLUB, continues in ASHFALL, and concludes in NEW AVALON RANGERS.If you’d like to advertise your book or other artistic endeavor on the show, please reach out to [email protected] out the all new Not a Pipe Publishing store:www.NotAPipeStore.comYOU PEOPLE ARE MONSTERS by Benjamin Gormanhttps://www.notapipepublishing.com/ourbooks#/you-people-are-monsters-by-benjamin-gormanDON’T READ THIS BOOK, YOU WERE WARNED, and YOU PEOPLE ARE MONSTERS for 20% off here:https://notapipestore.com/products/the-convention-of-fiends-trilogy-by-benjamin-gorman-20-discountSubmissions (and more information) for the ANTIFA LIT JOURNAL:https://bit.ly/ALJNaPYou can still make a donation to the ANTI-FASCIST WRITE-ATHON here:https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLQ03X8KWYV93/checkout/5SQFXOALZK3YATGA6JGXVD67Sign up to get the Not a Pipe Newsletter here:https://www.notapipepublishing.com/Get M.K. Martin’s Survivors’ Club Chronicles here: https://notapipestore.com/search?q=survivors%27&options%5Bprefix%5D=last

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman shares his serial novel, TILTING AT WINDMILLS, Chapter 9: Well-Timed Words and Wards. This one is brought to you by Substack subscribers Brian Zauber Reed, Chris Early, and Beth Gibbs, author of PACIFIC NORTH WITCHIf you’d like to advertise your book or other artistic endeavor on the show, please reach out to [email protected] out the all new Not a Pipe Publishing store:www.NotAPipeStore.comYOU PEOPLE ARE MONSTERS by Benjamin Gormanhttps://www.notapipepublishing.com/ourbooks#/you-people-are-monsters-by-benjamin-gormanDON’T READ THIS BOOK, YOU WERE WARNED, and YOU PEOPLE ARE MONSTERS for 20% off here:https://notapipestore.com/products/the-convention-of-fiends-trilogy-by-benjamin-gorman-20-discountSubmissions (and more information) for the ANTIFA LIT JOURNAL:https://bit.ly/ALJNaPYou can still make a donation to the ANTI-FASCIST WRITE-ATHON here:https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLQ03X8KWYV93/checkout/5SQFXOALZK3YATGA6JGXVD67Sign up to get the Not a Pipe Newsletter here:https://www.notapipepublishing.com/Beth Gibbs’ PACIFIC NORTH WITCH:https://www.notapipepublishing.com/ourbooks#/pacific-north-witch-by-beth-gibbs

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman shares his serial novel, Tilting at Windmills, Chapter 8: The Bolt of Lightning. This one is brought to you by Patreon patrons Adam Lipscomb, the poet who wrote the collection THE GIFT OF FORGETTING AND OTHER POEMS and SONGS OF LOVE AND LOSS, Patreon patron Carrie, and patron Rebecca Wells Phillips, author of HURRICANE HELENE, RESILIENCY AFTER THE STORMIf you’d like to advertise your book or other artistic endeavor on the show, please reach out to [email protected] out the all new Not a Pipe Publishing store:www.NotAPipeStore.comYOU PEOPLE ARE MONSTERS by Benjamin Gormanhttps://www.notapipepublishing.com/ourbooks#/you-people-are-monsters-by-benjamin-gormanDON’T READ THIS BOOK, YOU WERE WARNED, and YOU PEOPLE ARE MONSTERS for 20% off here:https://notapipestore.com/products/the-convention-of-fiends-trilogy-by-benjamin-gorman-20-discountSubmissions (and more information) for the ANTIFA LIT JOURNAL:https://bit.ly/ALJNaPYou can still make a donation to the ANTI-FASCIST WRITE-ATHON here:https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLQ03X8KWYV93/checkout/5SQFXOALZK3YATGA6JGXVD67Sign up to get the Not a Pipe Newsletter here:https://www.notapipepublishing.com/THE GIFT OF FORGETTING AND OTHER POEMS by Adam Lipscombhttps://www.amazon.com/Gift-Forgetting-Other-Poems/dp/1365418774SONGS OF LOVE AND LOSS by Adam Lipscombhttps://www.amazon.com/Songs-Love-Loss-Adam-Lipscomb/dp/1716350492HURRICANE HELENE, RESILIENCY AFTER THE STORM by Rebecca Wells Phillipshttps://www.amazon.com/Hurricane-Helene-Resiliency-After-Storm/dp/B0FKW1TFFJ

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman shares his serial novel, Tilting at Windmills, Chapter 7: The Lady of the Lake and New Luggage. This one is brought to you by Substack subscribers Ausiàs Tsel, Vlada Marini, and SNARK Avenue, and by the books SPEAK SOFTLY AMONG ICEBERGS by R.P. Singletary and SHOESHINE BOY & CIGARETTE GIRL by P.A. Cornell.If you’d like to advertise your book or other artistic endeavor on the show, please reach out to [email protected] out the all new Not a Pipe Publishing store:www.NotAPipeStore.comYOU PEOPLE ARE MONSTERS by Benjamin Gormanhttps://www.notapipepublishing.com/ourbooks#/you-people-are-monsters-by-benjamin-gormanDON’T READ THIS BOOK, YOU WERE WARNED, and YOU PEOPLE ARE MONSTERS for 20% off here:https://notapipestore.com/products/the-convention-of-fiends-trilogy-by-benjamin-gorman-20-discountSubmissions (and more information) for the ANTIFA LIT JOURNAL:https://bit.ly/ALJNaPYou can still make a donation to the ANTI-FASCIST WRITE-ATHON here:https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLQ03X8KWYV93/checkout/5SQFXOALZK3YATGA6JGXVD67Sign up to get the Not a Pipe Newsletter here:https://www.notapipepublishing.com/R.P. Singletary’s SPEAK SOFTLY AMONG ICEBERGShttps://www.parlyaree.com/speaksoftlySHOESHINE BOY & CIGARETTE GIRL by P.A. Cornellhttps://www.starsandsabers.com/books/shoeshine-boy-cigarette-girl/

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman continues to release his new serial novel, TILTING AT WINDMILLS. Here’s Chapter 6: Capitalism, Chivalry, and Other Ghosts. Shout out to Patreon patrons Kevin Hyder, Jennifer Judine, and Jim 67!Please leave your impressions and suggestions in the comments. It’s a draft, so he can make changes based on your insights!To make sure you get a reminder so you don’t miss an episode, follow Benjamin Gorman on Substack or Patreon (free members get all the chapters).Substack: https://substack.com/@benjamingormanPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/BenjaminGormanIf you’d like to advertise your book or other artistic endeavor on the show, please reach out to [email protected] out the all new Not a Pipe Publishing store:www.NotAPipeStore.comYOU PEOPLE ARE MONSTERS by Benjamin Gormanhttps://www.notapipepublishing.com/ourbooks#/you-people-are-monsters-by-benjamin-gormanDON’T READ THIS BOOK, YOU WERE WARNED, and YOU PEOPLE ARE MONSTERS for 20% off here:https://notapipestore.com/products/the-convention-of-fiends-trilogy-by-benjamin-gorman-20-discountSubmissions (and more information) for the ANTIFA LIT JOURNAL:https://bit.ly/ALJNaPYou can still make a donation to the ANTI-FASCIST WRITE-ATHON here:https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLQ03X8KWYV93/checkout/5SQFXOALZK3YATGA6JGXVD67Sign up to get the Not a Pipe Newsletter here:https://www.notapipepublishing.com/

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman continues to release his new serial novel, TILTING AT WINDMILLS. Here’s Chapter 5: Singular, Plural, and Perhaps. Shout out to Substack followers Carolyn McWilliams, Gail Smith Rynolds, and Larry Carter Jr.!Please leave your impressions and suggestions in the comments. It’s a draft, so he can make changes based on your insights!To make sure you get a reminder so you don’t miss an episode, follow Benjamin Gorman on Substack or Patreon (free members get all the chapters).Substack: https://substack.com/@benjamingormanPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/BenjaminGormanIf you’d like to advertise your book or other artistic endeavor on the show, please reach out to [email protected] out the all new Not a Pipe Publishing store:www.NotAPipeStore.comYOU PEOPLE ARE MONSTERS by Benjamin Gormanhttps://www.notapipepublishing.com/ourbooks#/you-people-are-monsters-by-benjamin-gormanDON’T READ THIS BOOK, YOU WERE WARNED, and YOU PEOPLE ARE MONSTERS for 20% off here:https://notapipestore.com/products/the-convention-of-fiends-trilogy-by-benjamin-gorman-20-discountSubmissions (and more information) for the ANTIFA LIT JOURNAL:https://bit.ly/ALJNaPYou can still make a donation to the ANTI-FASCIST WRITE-ATHON here:https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLQ03X8KWYV93/checkout/5SQFXOALZK3YATGA6JGXVD67Sign up to get the Not a Pipe Newsletter here:https://www.notapipepublishing.com/

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman continues to release his new serial novel, TILTING AT WINDMILLS. Here’s Chapter 4: The Conception of Rolando. This story takes place in Madrid in the Reina Sophia Museum and the Prado.Please leave your impressions and suggestions in the comments. It’s a draft, so he can make changes based on your insights!To make sure you get a reminder so you don’t miss an episode, follow Benjamin Gorman on Substack or Patreon (free members get all the chapters).Substack: https://substack.com/@benjamingormanPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/BenjaminGormanIf you’d like to advertise your book or other artistic endeavor on the show, please reach out to [email protected] out the all new Not a Pipe Publishing store:www.NotAPipeStore.comYOU PEOPLE ARE MONSTERS by Benjamin Gormanhttps://www.notapipepublishing.com/ourbooks#/you-people-are-monsters-by-benjamin-gormanDON’T READ THIS BOOK, YOU WERE WARNED, and YOU PEOPLE ARE MONSTERS for 20% off here:https://notapipestore.com/products/the-convention-of-fiends-trilogy-by-benjamin-gorman-20-discountSubmissions (and more information) for the ANTIFA LIT JOURNAL:https://bit.ly/ALJNaPYou can still make a donation to the ANTI-FASCIST WRITE-ATHON here:https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLQ03X8KWYV93/checkout/5SQFXOALZK3YATGA6JGXVD67Sign up to get the Not a Pipe Newsletter here:https://www.notapipepublishing.com/

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman continues to release his new serial novel, TILTING AT WINDMILLS. Here’s Chapter 3: Charging Wind TurbinesPlease leave your impressions and suggestions in the comments. It’s a draft, so he can make changes based on your insights!To make sure you get a reminder so you don’t miss an episode, follow Benjamin Gorman on Substack or Patreon (free members get all the chapters).And consider supporting John Dover’s Kickstarter next vampire Western, A FISTFUL OF FANGS. Benjamin got to read an ARC, and it’s so much bloody fun! You can pre-order your copy for only $20, but John has a bunch of other cool rewards to check out here:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/johnnyscotch/author-john-dover-presents-a-fitsful-of-fangsSubstack: https://substack.com/@benjamingormanPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/BenjaminGormanIf you’d like to advertise your book or other artistic endeavor on the show, please reach out to [email protected] out the all new Not a Pipe Publishing store:www.NotAPipeStore.comYOU PEOPLE ARE MONSTERS by Benjamin Gormanhttps://www.notapipepublishing.com/ourbooks#/you-people-are-monsters-by-benjamin-gormanDON’T READ THIS BOOK, YOU WERE WARNED, and YOU PEOPLE ARE MONSTERS for 20% off here:https://notapipestore.com/products/the-convention-of-fiends-trilogy-by-benjamin-gorman-20-discountSubmissions (and more information) for the ANTIFA LIT JOURNAL:https://bit.ly/ALJNaPYou can still make a donation to the ANTI-FASCIST WRITE-ATHON here:https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLQ03X8KWYV93/checkout/5SQFXOALZK3YATGA6JGXVD67Sign up to get the Not a Pipe Newsletter here:https://www.notapipepublishing.com/

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman continues to release his new serial novel, TILTING AT WINDMILLS. Here’s Chapter 2: The Cephalic Birth of Sir RolandoPlease leave your impressions and suggestions in the comments. It’s a draft, so he can make changes based on your insights!To make sure you get a reminder so you don’t miss an episode, follow Benjamin Gorman on Substack or Patreon (free members get all the chapters).Substack: https://substack.com/@benjamingormanPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/BenjaminGormanIf you’d like to advertise your book or other artistic endeavor on the show, please reach out to [email protected] out the all new Not a Pipe Publishing store:www.NotAPipeStore.comYOU PEOPLE ARE MONSTERS by Benjamin Gormanhttps://www.notapipepublishing.com/ourbooks#/you-people-are-monsters-by-benjamin-gormanDON’T READ THIS BOOK, YOU WERE WARNED, and YOU PEOPLE ARE MONSTERS for 20% off here:https://notapipestore.com/products/the-convention-of-fiends-trilogy-by-benjamin-gorman-20-discountSubmissions (and more information) for the ANTIFA LIT JOURNAL:https://bit.ly/ALJNaPYou can still make a donation to the ANTI-FASCIST WRITE-ATHON here:https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLQ03X8KWYV93/checkout/5SQFXOALZK3YATGA6JGXVD67Sign up to get the Not a Pipe Newsletter here:https://www.notapipepublishing.com/

On this episode of the show, Benjamin Gorman begins to release his new serial novel, TILTING AT WINDMILLS. Here’s Chapter 1: A Preface, a Prologue, and an Introduction Please leave your impressions and suggestions in the comments. It’s a draft, so he can make changes based on your insights!To make sure you get a reminder so you don’t miss an episode, follow Benjamin Gorman on Substack or Patreon (free members get all the chapters).Substack: https://substack.com/@benjamingormanPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/BenjaminGormanIf you’d like to advertise your book or other artistic endeavor on the show, please reach out to [email protected] out the all new Not a Pipe Publishing store:www.NotAPipeStore.comYOU PEOPLE ARE MONSTERS by Benjamin Gormanhttps://www.notapipepublishing.com/ourbooks#/you-people-are-monsters-by-benjamin-gormanDON’T READ THIS BOOK, YOU WERE WARNED, and YOU PEOPLE ARE MONSTERS for 20% off here:https://notapipestore.com/products/the-convention-of-fiends-trilogy-by-benjamin-gorman-20-discountSubmissions (and more information) for the ANTIFA LIT JOURNAL:https://bit.ly/ALJNaPYou can still make a donation to the ANTI-FASCIST WRITE-ATHON here:https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLQ03X8KWYV93/checkout/5SQFXOALZK3YATGA6JGXVD67Sign up to get the Not a Pipe Newsletter here:https://www.notapipepublishing.com/

On this episode, it’s Benjamin Gorman’s birthday. Unlike the US where January 6ths reminds us all of an attempted violent overthrow of the government, in Spain it’s Dia de Reyes. There’s a big parade … on the fifth. And most of the restaurants are closed. But, on the plus side, Benjamin finds a place with one last can of Mtn. Dew!Find Benjamin Gorman here: https://linktr.ee/benjamingormanThe all new Not a Pipe Publishing store:www.NotAPipeStore.comYOU PEOPLE ARE MONSTERS by Benjamin Gormanhttps://www.notapipepublishing.com/ourbooks#/you-people-are-monsters-by-benjamin-gormanDON’T READ THIS BOOK, YOU WERE WARNED, and YOU PEOPLE ARE MONSTERS for 20% off here:https://notapipestore.com/products/the-convention-of-fiends-trilogy-by-benjamin-gorman-20-discountSubmissions (and more information) for the ANTIFA LIT JOURNAL:https://bit.ly/ALJNaPMake a donation to the ANTI-FASCIST WRITE-ATHONhttps://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLQ03X8KWYV93/checkout/5SQFXOALZK3YATGA6JGXVD67Sign up to get the Not a Pipe Newsletter here:https://www.notapipepublishing.com/If you’d like to support Benjamin Gorman’s Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/BenjaminGormanIf you’d like to advertise your book or other artistic endeavor on the show, please reach out to [email protected]

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman wanders through the streets of Barcelona at 4am expresses his gratitude to you, writers, readers, and viewers, for all you’ve done for Not a Pipe Publishing this year.Find Benjamin Gorman here: https://linktr.ee/benjamingormanAnd here are all those links mentioned in the show:The all new Not a Pipe Publishing store:www.NotAPipeStore.comSubmissions (and more information) for the ANTIFA LIT JOURNAL:https://bit.ly/ALJNaPJoin us for the Anti-Fascist Write-athonhttps://bit.ly/AFWaMake a donation to the ANTI-FASCIST WRITE-ATHONhttps://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLQ03X8KWYV93/checkout/5SQFXOALZK3YATGA6JGXVD67Sign up to get the Not a Pipe Newsletter here:https://www.notapipepublishing.com/If you’d like to support Benjamin Gorman’s Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/BenjaminGormanIf you’d like to advertise your book or other artistic endeavor on the show, please reach out to [email protected]

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman takes you to the dog park, shares a poem, then compares it to the lack of concrete answers many of us feel in a world where the criminals are in charge of enforcing the law. Find Benjamin Gorman here: https://linktr.ee/benjamingormanHere’s the text of the poem:How Does a Dogby Benjamin GormanHow does a doginterpret “I’m going to miss you”through the veil ofnew vocabulary andincomprehensible tense?Does it sound like“I love you” or“I’m sad” or“You’ve been bad”or just“I’m giving you attention nowand that’s enough”?and is itreally that differentfor anyone else?And here are all those links mentioned in the show:The all new Not a Pipe Publishing store:www.NotAPipeStore.comFORTUNATE SON by Melinda Mitchellhttps://www.notapipepublishing.com/ourbooks#/our-books-fortunate-son-by-melinda-mitchellDEEP RIVER RISING by Karen Eisenbreyhttps://www.notapipepublishing.com/ourbooks#/deep-river-rising-by-karen-eisenbreyA QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS and DEEP RIVER RISING for 20% off:https://notapipestore.com/products/tales-from-deep-river-duology-by-karen-eisenbrey-20-discountUNDENIABLE by Jes Honard and Marie Parks https://www.notapipepublishing.com/ourbooks#/undeniable-the-grigori-cycle-book-2-by-jes-honard-and-marie-parksUNRELENTING and UNDENIABLE for 20% off here:https://notapipestore.com/products/the-grigori-cycle-duology-by-jess-honard-and-marie-parks-20-discountYOU PEOPLE ARE MONSTERS by Benjamin Gormanhttps://www.notapipepublishing.com/ourbooks#/you-people-are-monsters-by-benjamin-gormanDON’T READ THIS BOOK, YOU WERE WARNED, and YOU PEOPLE ARE MONSTERS for 20% off here:https://notapipestore.com/products/the-convention-of-fiends-trilogy-by-benjamin-gorman-20-discountSubmissions (and more information) for the ANTIFA LIT JOURNAL:https://bit.ly/ALJNaPJoin us for the Anti-Fascist Write-athonhttps://bit.ly/AFWaMake a donation to the ANTI-FASCIST WRITE-ATHONhttps://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLQ03X8KWYV93/checkout/5SQFXOALZK3YATGA6JGXVD67Sign up to get the Not a Pipe Newsletter here:https://www.notapipepublishing.com/If you’d like to support Benjamin Gorman’s Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/BenjaminGormanIf you’d like to advertise your book or other artistic endeavor on the show, please reach out to [email protected]

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman takes you on a tour of the Cathedral of Barcelona and talks about why he likes architecture therapy.Find Benjamin Gorman here: https://linktr.ee/benjamingormanIf you’d like to support Benjamin Gorman’s Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/BenjaminGormanIf you’d like to advertise your book or other artistic endeavor on the show, please reach out to [email protected]

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman (and Doug the Producer, of course), talk about generative large language model artificial intelligence, the Turing Test, and an alternate argument for avoiding AI slop.Find Benjamin Gorman here: https://linktr.ee/benjamingormanIf you’d like to support Benjamin Gorman’s Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/BenjaminGormanIf you’d like to advertise your book or other artistic endeavor on the show, please reach out to [email protected]

On this episode, Doug the Producer and Benjamin Gorman host guest Barack Obama …’s recent post on Bluesky and make a small but significant correction. Find Benjamin Gorman here: https://linktr.ee/benjamingormanIf you’d like to support Benjamin Gorman’s Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/BenjaminGormanIf you’d like to advertise your book or other artistic endeavor on the show, please reach out to [email protected]

On this episode, Chrys and Benjamin Gorman talk with Melinda Mitchell, author of FORTUNATE SON, about her recent trip to Tijuana to work with Unified U.S. Deported Veterans, about Christmas traditions, and about centering our antifascism around maintaining our kindness. Find Melinda Mitchell here: https://linktr.ee/authormelindamitchell Find Chrys Gorman here: https://linktr.ee/ChrysGormanFind Benjamin Gorman here: https://linktr.ee/benjamingormanIf you’d like to support Benjamin Gorman’s Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/BenjaminGormanIf you’d like to advertise your book or other artistic endeavor on the show, please reach out to [email protected] on the show https://www.uusdepvets.org/

On this episode, Chrys and Benjamin Gorman talk with Antonio Michael Downing, author of BLACK CHEROKEE and SAGA BOY, about growing up in Trinidad, a remarkable act of kindness, and books as “counter-algorithmic” resistance.Find Antonio Michael Downing here:https://www.antoniomichaeldowning.com/Find Chrys Gorman here: https://linktr.ee/ChrysGormanFind Benjamin Gorman here: https://linktr.ee/benjamingormanIf you’d like to support Benjamin Gorman’s Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/BenjaminGormanIf you’d like to advertise your book or other artistic endeavor on the show, please reach out to [email protected]

On this episode, Chrys and Benjamin Gorman talk with Karen Eisenbrey, author of DEEP RIVER RISING, about cozy romantasies, neighborhood cats, golf-course lightning, the existence of Hell, and fighting fascism with small ideas that grow.Find Karen Eisenbrey here: Website: kareneisenbreywriter.comBluesky: kareneisenbrey.bsky.socialFacebook: @KarenEisenbreyWriterTwitter/X: @kareneisenbreyFind Chrys Gorman here: https://linktr.ee/ChrysGormanFind Benjamin Gorman here: https://linktr.ee/benjamingormanIf you’d like to support Benjamin Gorman’s Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/BenjaminGormanIf you’d like to advertise your book or other artistic endeavor on the show, please reach out to [email protected]

On this episode, Chrys and Benjamin Gorman talk with Trevor W. Harrison, author of TALES THIS SIDE OF THE ELYSIAN FIELDS. They talk about travel, disillusionment with the American myth, the importance of critical thinking in a world of AI slop, and finding hope in small acts of kindness. Find Trevor Harrison here: https://www.facebook.com/trevor.harrison.1000/And get your copy of TALES THIS SIDE OF THE ELYSIAN FIELDS here:https://bookshop.org/p/books/tales-this-side-of-the-elysian-fields-trevor-w-harrison/6af26b64433b8634Find Chrys Gorman here: https://linktr.ee/ChrysGormanFind Benjamin Gorman here: https://linktr.ee/benjamingormanIf you’d like to support Benjamin Gorman’s Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/BenjaminGormanIf you’d like to advertise your book or other artistic endeavor on the show, please reach out to [email protected]

On this episode, Chrys and Benjamin Gorman talk with Jes Honard and Marie Parks, authors of THE GRIGORI CYCLE beginning with UNRELENTING and continuing in UNDENIABLE. They discuss the launch, defending libraries, building community, and learning from history. Oh, and “champing” vs. “chomping.”Find Jes Honard and Marie Parks here:The Grigori Cycle:https://thegrigoricycle.comhttps://thegrigoricycle.com/newsletter https://www.instagram.com/thegrigoribooks Jes:https://jessicahonard.com/ https://instagram.com/jeshonard https://bsky.app/profile/jeshonard.bsky.social https://www.facebook.com/JessiHonardAuthor Marie:https://marieparks.comhttps://instagram.com/themarieparkshttps://bsky.app/profile/marieparks.bsky.social https://www.facebook.com/marieparksauthor/ Find Chrys Gorman here: https://linktr.ee/ChrysGormanFind Benjamin Gorman here: https://linktr.ee/benjamingormanIf you’d like to support Benjamin Gorman’s Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/BenjaminGormanIf you’d like to advertise your book or other artistic endeavor on the show, please reach out to [email protected] on the show:The Grigori Newsletter: https://thegrigoribooks.com/learn-more/Sandia Starforgers: https://starforgers.com/Holocaust Museum Houston: https://hmh.org/

On this episode, Chrys and Benjamin Gorman talk with Alison McBain, author of The New Empire, about her Author Vs AI challenge, her move to Alberta, and the way she imbues representation into all her projects.Find Alison McBain here: Author: https://www.alisonmcbain.com/Author Versus AI: https://www.authorversusai.com/Editor: https://www.fairfieldscribes.com/Socials:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alison.mcbain.9Twitter: https://x.com/AlisonMcBainInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alisonamcbain/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm9PMu4p4urp_un0oy1vroQTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@1authorversusaiFind Chrys Gorman here: https://linktr.ee/ChrysGormanFind Benjamin Gorman here: https://linktr.ee/benjamingormanIf you’d like to support Benjamin Gorman’s Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/BenjaminGormanIf you’d like to advertise your book or other artistic endeavor on the show, please reach out to [email protected] on the show: “Sudan’s people tortured and killed in ‘slaughterhouses’, rights probe says”https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/09/1165804

On this episode, Chrys and Benjamin Gorman talk with Jonni Jordyn, author of THE MOTHER OF ALL VIRUSES and THE LOST ART OF MAGIC, about her upcoming wedding, book launch, and receiving a big award, all in the same month!Find Jonni Jordyn here: https://www.jordynatlargebooks.com/Find Chrys Gorman here: https://linktr.ee/ChrysGormanFind Benjamin Gorman here: https://linktr.ee/benjamingormanIf you’d like to support Benjamin Gorman’s Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/BenjaminGormanIf you’d like to advertise your book or other artistic endeavor on the show, please reach out to [email protected]

On this episode, Chrys and Benjamin Gorman talk with R.J. Huneke, author of ANTS WAKING, about his efforts to support the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) and Global Action for Trans Equality (GATE), … and his theory that his NY Mets are now cursed.Find R.J. Huneke here: RJHuneke.com + https://linktr.ee/rj_huneke + ANTS WAKING @ Bookshop.orgFind the AUTISTIC SELF ADVOCACY NETWORK [ASAN] here https://autisticadvocacy.orgFind Global Action for Trans Equality [GATE] here https://gate.ngo/ Find Chrys Gorman here: https://linktr.ee/ChrysGormanFind Benjamin Gorman here: https://linktr.ee/benjamingormanIf you’d like to support Benjamin Gorman’s Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/BenjaminGormanIf you’d like to advertise your book or other artistic endeavor on the show, please reach out to [email protected] on the show Alix E. Harrow: https://bookshop.org/beta-search?keywords=Alix+E.+HarrowDr. Brandi Scalisi: https://bookshop.org/beta-search?keywords=Dr.+BRANDY+SCHILLACEN.K. Jemisin: https://bookshop.org/beta-search?keywords=N.K.+JemisinPhilip Pullman: https://bookshop.org/beta-search?keywords=Philip+Pullman

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with James Bow, author of THE NIGHT GIRL, about mass transit in Toronto, staying hopeful in grim times, and standing like a lighthouse.Find James here:Website/blog: https://bowjamesbow.caBlueSky: @bowjamesbow.caFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/james.bow Find Chrys Gorman here: https://linktr.ee/ChrysGormanFind Benjamin Gorman here: https://linktr.ee/benjamingormanIf you’d like to support Benjamin Gorman’s Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/BenjaminGormanIf you’d like to advertise your book or other artistic endeavor on the show, please reach out to [email protected]

Benjamin Gorman interviews photographer Dana Sharman, author of “The Authoritarian Shift Readiness Guide,” a valuable tool for identifying your personal red lines and planning your escape should your country’s civil society descend into authoritarian rule.Find “The Authoritarian Shift Readiness Guide” here: https://www.notapipepublishing.com/authoritarian-shift-readiness-guideContact Dana Sharman about workshops or other information related to the guide here: dana [at] dsharman.photographyCheck out Dana Sharman’s art photography here: https://dsharman.photography/Find Benjamin Gorman here: https://linktr.ee/benjamingormanIf you’d like to support Benjamin Gorman’s Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/BenjaminGormanIf you’d like to advertise your book, artistic endeavor, or political activism on the show, please reach out to [email protected]

On our final episode before the show’s name change, Chrys and Benjamin interview Chelsea Cain LIVE in front of a great audience at Backstory Bookshop in Barcelona. Chelsea talks about the most unique murder weapon in her Heartsick series, the benefits of writer’s retreats, and a dangerous peanut butter adventure. Find Chelsea Cain here: https://chelseacain.com/Check out Backstory Bookshop here: https://www.backstorybookshop.com/Find Chrys Gorman here: https://linktr.ee/ChrysGormanFind Benjamin Gorman here: https://linktr.ee/benjamingormanIf you’d like to support Benjamin Gorman’s Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/BenjaminGormanIf you’d like to advertise your book or other artistic endeavor on the show, please reach out to [email protected]

...before we change the name to Tilting at Windmills. On this episode, Chrys and Benjamin talk about their excitement about interviewing Chelsea Cain next week and try to talk Chuck Palahniuk and Lidia Yuknavitch into coming on the show. They discuss the idea of starting a hybrid press to help authors and kvetch about authors' reluctance to promote their own work. And Chrys celebrates getting her name on a second published novel for her blurb of The YOU WERE WARNED, Book 3 of THE CONVENTION OF FIENDS. Find Chrys Gorman here: https://linktr.ee/ChrysGormanFine Benjamin Gorman here: https://linktr.ee/benjamingormanIf you’d like to support Benjamin Gorman’s Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/BenjaminGormanIf you’d like to advertise your book or other artistic endeavor on the show, please reach out to [email protected]

On this episode, Chrys and Benjamin record via TikTok Live as they (and their kid, Franke) each get piercings, then Chrys and Benjamin take a walk around Barcelona. The first part has some sound issues, but they’re fixed in the second half!Find Chrys Gorman here: https://linktr.ee/ChrysGormanFine Benjamin Gorman here: https://linktr.ee/benjamingormanIf you’d like to support Benjamin Gorman’s Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/BenjaminGormanIf you’d like to advertise your book or other artistic endeavor on the show, please reach out to [email protected] out the merch store at Not a Pipe Publishing, and get 10% off your whole order when you use the coupon code ShowFanhttps://not-a-pipe-publishing.square.site/s/shop

On this episode, Chrys and Benjamin experiment with recording on TikTok Live and talk about possible new names for the show. They also experiment with new questions and answer some of their own. It’s weird … but funny!Show: https://bit.ly/WNWHomeFind Chrys Gorman here: https://linktr.ee/ChrysGormanFine Benjamin Gorman here: https://linktr.ee/benjamingormanIf you’d like to support Benjamin Gorman’s Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/BenjaminGormanIf you’d like to advertise your book or other artistic endeavor on the show, please reach out to [email protected] out the merch store at Not a Pipe Publishing, and get 10% off your whole order when you use the coupon code ShowFanhttps://not-a-pipe-publishing.square.site/s/shop