Writers Not Writing / Tilting at Windmills

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Hugo nominated poet Mari Ness about cuts to scientific research, Neon Hemlock, Wheel of Time, and pushing Disney to stand up to fascism. Find Mari here: marikness.wordpress.com, https://bsky.app/profile/mariness.bsky.social , which has links to her Patreon and Medium accountsFind her Hugo-nominated poem “Ever Noir” here: https://www.havenspec.com/ever-noirIf you’d like access to the bonus segment and the ad-free version of the show, 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]’s show is brought to you by the Kickstarter for the Antifa Lit Journal. Back the Kickstarter at https://bit.ly/ALJKick to help us produce a Volume 2.We would love to have you write with us to raise money for The Alzheimer’s Association on our Writing Against The Darkness team. Learn more and join the team here: https://act.alz.org/site/TR/LongestDay2025/TheLongestDay?pg=team&fr_id=18274&team_id=929777Check 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, Benjamin Gorman gabs with A.Z. Louise, author of OFF-TIME JIVE, BITTERBOUND, A STARLESS EYE, and A CONCRETE CROWN, about WWE Wrestling, fatphobia, medical scams, and cover art. Find A.Z. here: https://www.instagram.com/azlouise_writes?igsh=OHo0MW1reWh4dnFyhttps://www.tiktok.com/@azlouise_writes?_t=8llhJnpPL5S&_r=1https://bsky.app/profile/azlouise.bsky.socialEvent link: https://lakecitybooks.com/events/2585620250506If you’d like access to the bonus segment and the ad-free version of the show, 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]’s show is brought to you by Jason Brick’s THE BUSHIDO CHRONICLES. Learn more and get the complete duology for 25% off here: https://not-a-pipe-publishing.square.site/s/search?q=bushidoWe would love to have you write with us to raise money for The Alzheimer’s Association on our Writing Against The Darkness team. Learn more and join the team here: https://act.alz.org/site/TR/LongestDay2025/TheLongestDay?pg=team&fr_id=18274&team_id=929777Check 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/shopMentioned on the show: Clint’s Reptile Room on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClintsReptilesJessica Lewis’ YA rom-com, Nav's Foolproof Guide to Falling in Love:https://bookshop.org/p/books/nav-s-foolproof-guide-to-falling-in-love-original-jessica-lewis/21564984Behind the Bastards podcast episode about L. Ron Hubbard: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5GOQ9h9mKEkOA0O3gIwL0g

On this episode of WRITERS NOT WRITING, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Rebecca Wells Phillips, author of HATING SELF by Boo Black, LOVING SELF by Boo Black, and BUTTERFLY BLOSSOMS by Rachel Bleu. They talk about Hurricane HeleneFind Rebecca Wells Phillips here:X @RebeccaPhi37526TikTok @rebecca.phillips53Instagram gaphill184240Bluesky @gaphill1842.Baku.socialThreads gaphill184240Facebook Becky Wells PhillipsIf you’d like access to the bonus segment and the ad-free version of the show, 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]’s show is brought to you by Veronica Gonzalez Arredondo’s I AM NOT THAT BODY. Learn more and get your copy from our store here: https://not-a-pipe-publishing.square.site/product/i-am-not-that-body-ese-cuerpo-no-soy/165We would love to have you write with us to raise money for The Alzheimer’s Association on our Writing Against The Darkness team. Learn more and join the team here: https://act.alz.org/site/TR/LongestDay2025/TheLongestDay?pg=team&fr_id=18274&team_id=929777Check 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, Benjamin Gorman is a guest on The Way Shit Works Now Podcast with Luke and Rob. They talk about what brought Benjamin to Barcelona, the history of white supremacy leading to Trump, and the role of Labor in fighting back.https://bit.ly/WNWHomeIf you’d like access the ad-free version of the show, support Benjamin Gorman’s Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/BenjaminGormanThe Way Shit Works Now Podcast Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWayIshWorksNowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewayshitworksnowpod/You can also find Benjamin at Blusky: https://bsky.app/profile/benjamingorman.bsky.socialTikTok: @teachergorman https://www.tiktok.com/@teachergormanTwitter: @TeacherGormanhttps://twitter.com/teachergormanInstagram @teachergormanhttps://www.instagram.com/teachergormanFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeacherGorman/If you’d like to advertise your book or other artistic endeavor on the show, please reach out to [email protected]’s show is brought to you by Veronica Gonzalez Arredondo’s I AM NOT THAT BODY. Learn more and get your copy from our store here: https://not-a-pipe-publishing.square.site/product/i-am-not-that-body-ese-cuerpo-no-soy/165Paperback: https://not-a-pipe-publishing.square.site/product/the-daughter-of-magic-trilogy-in-paperback-25-off-/140Hardcover: https://not-a-pipe-publishing.square.site/product/the-daughter-of-magic-trilogy-in-hardcover-25-off-/141Check 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/shopWe would love to have you write with us to raise money for The Alzheimer’s Association on our Writing Against The Darkness team. Learn more and join the team here: https://act.alz.org/site/TR/LongestDay2025/TheLongestDay?pg=team&fr_id=18274&team_id=929777

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Doug the Producer on the roof of his apartment building in Barcelona. They talk about shadow bans, the Antifa Lit Journal, and making a castle into a writer’s retreat.https://bit.ly/WNWHomeIf you’d like access to the bonus segment and the ad-free version of the show, support Benjamin Gorman’s Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/BenjaminGormanYou can also find Benjamin at Blusky: https://bsky.app/profile/benjamingorman.bsky.socialTikTok: @teachergorman https://www.tiktok.com/@teachergormanTwitter: @TeacherGormanhttps://twitter.com/teachergormanInstagram @teachergormanhttps://www.instagram.com/teachergormanFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeacherGorman/If you’d like to advertise your book or other artistic endeavor on the show, please reach out to [email protected]’s show is brought to you by Veronica Gonzalez Arredondo’s I AM NOT THAT BODY. Learn more and get your copy from our store here: https://not-a-pipe-publishing.square.site/product/i-am-not-that-body-ese-cuerpo-no-soy/165Paperback: https://not-a-pipe-publishing.square.site/product/the-daughter-of-magic-trilogy-in-paperback-25-off-/140Hardcover: https://not-a-pipe-publishing.square.site/product/the-daughter-of-magic-trilogy-in-hardcover-25-off-/141Check 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/shopWe would love to have you write with us to raise money for The Alzheimer’s Association on our Writing Against The Darkness team. Learn more and join the team here: https://act.alz.org/site/TR/LongestDay2025/TheLongestDay?pg=team&fr_id=18274&team_id=929777

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Jennifer Rood, author of Present and Speaking Everywhere, about starting a community group, a planned trip to DC, and asking questions to focus on others.Find Jennifer on Instagram: @jennrood100If you’d like access to the bonus segment and the ad-free version of the show, 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]’s show is brought to you by Karen Eisenbrey’s DAUGHTER OF MAGIC trilogy. Learn more and get the complete duology for 25% off here: Paperback: https://not-a-pipe-publishing.square.site/product/the-daughter-of-magic-trilogy-in-paperback-25-off-/140Hardcover: https://not-a-pipe-publishing.square.site/product/the-daughter-of-magic-trilogy-in-hardcover-25-off-/141We would love to have you write with us to raise money for The Alzheimer’s Association on our Writing Against The Darkness team. Learn more and join the team here: https://act.alz.org/site/TR/LongestDay2025/TheLongestDay?pg=team&fr_id=18274&team_id=929777Check 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, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Phoebe Barton, Trans SFF author of “The Mathematics of Fairyland,” about typewriters, A Death in Hyperspace, and surviving being Trans in an oppressive culture through Tetris.Find Phoebe here: www.phoebebartonsf.com or at @phoebebarton.bsky.social on BlueskyIf you’d like access to the bonus segment and the ad-free version of the show, 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]’s show is brought to you by Jason Brick’s THE BUSHIDO CHRONICLES. Learn more and get the complete duology for 25% off here: https://not-a-pipe-publishing.square.site/s/search?q=bushidoWe would love to have you write with us to raise money for The Alzheimer’s Association on our Writing Against The Darkness team. Learn more and join the team here: https://act.alz.org/site/TR/LongestDay2025/TheLongestDay?pg=team&fr_id=18274&team_id=929777Check 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/shopMentioned on the show: SCP-6697: https://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/scp-6697A DEATH IN HYPERSPACE: https://fujibeard.itch.io/a-death-in-hyperspaceBy Stewart C Baker, Phoebe Barton, James Beamon, Kate Heartfield, Isabel J. Kim, Sara S. Messenger, Nacarat, Natalia Theodoridou, M. Darusha Wehm, and Merc Fenn WolfmoorONE MESSAGE REMAINS by Premee Mohamed: https://bookshop.org/p/books/one-message-remains/5c5f5bb299977178

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Elly Bangs, author of UNITY, about preparing for nuclear war, baking the perfect chocolate chip cookies, and NOT predicting the future through science fiction.Find Elly here: www.elbangs.comIf you’d like access to the bonus segment and the ad-free version of the show, 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]’s show is brought to you by Jason Brick’s THE BUSHIDO CHRONICLES. Learn more and get the complete duology for 25% off here: https://not-a-pipe-publishing.square.site/s/search?q=bushidoWe would love to have you write with us to raise money for The Alzheimer’s Association on our Writing Against The Darkness team. Learn more and join the team here: https://act.alz.org/site/TR/LongestDay2025/TheLongestDay?pg=team&fr_id=18274&team_id=929777Check 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/shopMentioned on the show: A Paradise Built in Hell by Rebecca Solnit: https://bookshop.org/p/books/a-paradise-built-in-hell-the-extraordinary-communities-that-arise-in-disaster-rebecca-solnit/11725474?ean=9780143118077&next=t

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with James Bow, author of THE SUN RUNNERS and editor of TALES FROM THE SILENCE, about Star Trek, designing more livable cities, and Canada standing up to American imperialism.Find James here:Website/blog: https://bowjamesbow.caBlueSky: @bowjamesbow.caFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/james.bow If you’d like to advertise your book or other artistic endeavor on the show, please reach out to [email protected]’s show is brought to you by Jason Brick’s THE BUSHIDO CHRONICLES. Learn more and get the complete duology for 25% off here: https://not-a-pipe-publishing.square.site/s/search?q=bushidoWe would love to have you write with us to raise money for The Alzheimer’s Association on our Writing Against The Darkness team. Learn more and join the team here: https://act.alz.org/site/TR/LongestDay2025/TheLongestDay?pg=team&fr_id=18274&team_id=929777Check 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, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Jessi Honard and Marie Parks, authors of the multi-award-winning paranormal thriller UNRELENTING, about finding balance between bubble and community, and finding solace in the fact that queerness and found family persevere. In the bonus segment: Animorphs!Find Jessi and Marie’s UNRELENTING here: https://thegrigoribooks.com/And sign up for their newsletter here: https://thegrigoribooks.com/learn-more/If you’d like access to the bonus segment and the ad-free version of the show, 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]’s show is brought to you by Maren Anderon’s SPARKS: https://not-a-pipe-publishing.square.site/product/sparks-by-maren-anderson/1We would love to have you write with us to raise money for The Alzheimer’s Association on our Writing Against The Darkness team. Learn more and join the team here: https://act.alz.org/site/TR/LongestDay2025/TheLongestDay?pg=team&fr_id=18274&team_id=929777Check 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/shopMentioned on the show:Charlie Jane Anders, Never Say You Can’t Survive: https://bookshop.org/p/books/never-say-you-can-t-survive-charlie-jane-anders/15376664?ean=9781250393647&next=tGlitter + Ashes: Queer Tales of a World That Wouldn't Die: https://bookshop.org/p/books/glitter-ashes-queer-tales-of-a-world-that-wouldn-t-die-dave-ring/15109809?ean=9781952086106&next=tBrent C. Lambert, A Necessary Chaos: https://bookshop.org/p/books/a-necessary-chaos-brent-lambert/20636554?ean=9781952086465&next=t

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Brian Parker, author of THE EPIC OF NICHOLAS THE MAKER series. They talk about coping with political uncertainty through creativity, then start telling a story together! Bonus Segment: How Brian gets to know his characters!Find Brian here: https://believeinwonder.weebly.com/If you’d like access to the bonus segment and the ad-free version of the show, 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]’s show is brought to you by Maren Anderon’s SPARKS: https://not-a-pipe-publishing.square.site/product/sparks-by-maren-anderson/1We would love to have you write with us to raise money for The Alzheimer’s Association on our Writing Against The Darkness team. Learn more and join the team here: https://act.alz.org/site/TR/LongestDay2025/TheLongestDay?pg=team&fr_id=18274&team_id=929777Check 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/shopMentioned on the show:Frances Lu-Pai Ippolito: https://francesippolito.com/A Tree of My Ownby Nui Wilson and Kayor and Gigi Little and Frances Lu Pai  https://www.powells.com/book/a-tree-of-my-own-9798990803404

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Alan Rose, author of WORN WITH PRIDE, about men’s mental health, walking the Tolkien Trail, and (in the bonus segment) writing with the end in mind.Find Alan’s WORN WITH PRIDE here: https://www.amazon.com/Worn-Pride-Alan-Rose/dp/B0DN6KZ9VLOr on Bookshop.org here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/worn-with-pride/6fc8cc82da28a6e5?ean=9798300165758&next=t&next=tIf you’d like access to the bonus segment and the ad-free version of the show, 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]’s show is brought to you by Maren Anderon’s SPARKS: https://not-a-pipe-publishing.square.site/product/sparks-by-maren-anderson/1We would love to have you write with us to raise money for The Alzheimer’s Association on our Writing Against The Darkness team. Learn more and join the team here: https://act.alz.org/site/TR/LongestDay2025/TheLongestDay?pg=team&fr_id=18274&team_id=929777Check 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 of WRITERS NOT WRITING, Benjamin Gorman gabs with T. Thorn Coyle, author of THE WITCHES OF PORTLAND and THE MIDLIST INDIE AUTHOR MINDSET, about models for building community, starting each day off right, and (in the bonus segment) what art is for.Find Thorn here: https://www.thorncoyle.com/Here's the preorder link for their Resistance Matters ebook: https://thorncoylebooks.com/products/resistance-matters-on-life-in-empireIf you’d like access to the bonus segment and the ad-free version of the show, 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]’s show is brought to you by Maren Anderon’s SPARKS: https://not-a-pipe-publishing.square.site/product/sparks-by-maren-anderson/1We would love to have you write with us to raise money for The Alzheimer’s Association on our Writing Against The Darkness team. Learn more and join the team here: https://act.alz.org/site/TR/LongestDay2025/TheLongestDay?pg=team&fr_id=18274&team_id=929777Check 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/shopMentioned on the show: The Sapling Cage by Margaret Killjoy: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-sapling-cage/21011808?ean=9781558613317&next=t&next=t

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Jason Brick, author of WRESTLING DEMONS and the forthcoming FIGHTING UPSTREAM about keeping your family safe and building community by connecting with strangers.Get access to the bonus segment by supporting Benjamin Gorman’s Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/BenjaminGormanFind Jason here: https://www.facebook.com/brickcommajasonGet THE BUSHIDO CHRONICLES, BOOK 1: WRESTLING DEMONS here: https://www.notapipepublishing.com/ourbooks#/wrestling-demonsPreorder THE BUSHIDO CHRONICLES, BOOK 1: FIGHTING UPSTREAM here: https://www.notapipepublishing.com/blog/2024/11/17/cover-reveal-and-pre-order-announcement-for-jason-bricks-fighting-upstream-book-2-of-the-bushido-chroniclesIf you’d like to advertise your book or other artistic endeavor on the show, please reach out to [email protected]’s show is brought to you by Fred Gamino’s Dark Shepherd, available now here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/dark-shepherd-fred-gambino/21163614We would love to have you write with us to raise money for The Alzheimer’s Association on our Writing Against The Darkness team. Learn more and join the team here: https://act.alz.org/site/TR/LongestDay2025/TheLongestDay?pg=team&fr_id=18274&team_id=929777Check 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/shopMentioned on the show: Bert EdensDismember the Coophttps://bookshop.org/p/books/dismember-the-coop-a-charity-horror-anthology-bert-edens/21037215?ean=9798869038142&next=t&next=tDead Orphanshttps://bookshop.org/p/books/dead-orphans-a-collection-of-dark-short-fiction-bert-edens/21019320?ean=9798869093592&next=t&next=tNever Whistle at Night Shane Hawk and Ted VanAlsthttps://bookshop.org/p/books/never-whistle-at-night-an-indigenous-dark-fiction-anthology-shane-hawk/19573529?ean=9780593468463&next=t&next=tThe Night They Missed the Horror Show (Warning: Contains LOTS of slurs, racism, and sexism) https://www.revolutionsf.com/fiction/horrorshow/01.html

On this week’s episode of WRITERS NOT WRITING, Benjamin Gorman talks with his favorite of all special guests, his wife Chrystal Gorman, about the how-to’s (and mostly how-not-to’s) they learned when moving overseas. Email us questions if you want a follow-up episode!Questions or guest suggestions? Email us at: [email protected](We also get notifications about the comments on YouTube, so that works, but we don’t see all the comments on the varying podcast apps.)Benjamin’s Patreon:patreon.com/BenjaminGormanYou can also find Benjamin at Blusky: https://bsky.app/profile/benjamingorman.bsky.socialTikTok: @teachergorman https://www.tiktok.com/@teachergormanTwitter: @TeacherGormanhttps://twitter.com/teachergormanInstagram @teachergormanhttps://www.instagram.com/teachergormanFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeacherGorman/Today’s show is brought to you by The INDULGE YOUR SHELF Book Club. Learn more and join our community of readers here: https://bit.ly/IYSBCCheck 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

In this not-really-an-episode Benjamin Gorman explains why there isn't an episode and talks about the kinds of guests he's going to be looking for in the future.

On this week’s episode of WRITERS NOT WRITING, Benjamin Gorman talks about creating a Twitch stream with his son Noah, plugs his new book DEAR AMERICA: A BREAKUP LETTER, and shares some news you may have missed. Benjamin’s Patreon:patreon.com/BenjaminGormanYou can also find Benjamin at Blusky: https://bsky.app/profile/benjamingorman.bsky.socialTikTok: @teachergorman https://www.tiktok.com/@teachergormanTwitter: @TeacherGormanhttps://twitter.com/teachergormanInstagram @teachergormanhttps://www.instagram.com/teachergormanFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeacherGorman/Today’s show is brought to you by AJ Super’s trilogy THE SEVEN STARS SAGA:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08L3NVGL1The INDULGE YOUR SHELF Book Club. Learn more and join our community of readers here: https://bit.ly/IYSBCCheck 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 week’s episode, Benjamin Gorman talks about show-year’s resolutions, the Washington Post disappointing again, and the movie Hundreds of Beavers. (He totally forgets to mention that January 6th is his birthday because the date is marred.) Today’s secret words are: “Hegemonic” and “Conundra”Benjamin’s Patreon:patreon.com/BenjaminGormanYou can also find Benjamin at TikTok: @teachergorman https://www.tiktok.com/@teachergormanTwitter: @TeacherGormanhttps://twitter.com/teachergormanInstagram @teachergormanhttps://www.instagram.com/teachergormanFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeacherGorman/Blusky: https://bsky.app/profile/benjamingorman.bsky.socialToday’s show is brought to you by AJ Super’s trilogy THE SEVEN STARS SAGA:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08L3NVGL1The INDULGE YOUR SHELF Book Club. Learn more and join our community of readers here: https://bit.ly/IYSBCCheck 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 week’s episode, Benjamin Gorman reveals the cover of his next book and talks with Doug the Producer about Nosferatu, Dune 2’s Oscar chances, and politics in art.Today’s secret word is: AudienceHere’s Benjamin’s Patreon he was talking about:patreon.com/BenjaminGormanYou can also find Benjamin at TikTok: @teachergorman https://www.tiktok.com/@teachergormanTwitter: @TeacherGormanhttps://twitter.com/teachergormanInstagram @teachergormanhttps://www.instagram.com/teachergormanFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeacherGorman/Blusky: https://bsky.app/profile/benjamingorman.bsky.socialSpecial announcement! During 2024, we’re going to advertise author’s books FOR FREE! Just make a 30-60 second video about your book and send it to [email protected]’s show is brought to you by HENRY THE SNEEZING DRAGON, TO THE MOON: A JACOB AND TREVOR ADVENTURE and the forthcoming THE WATER BEAR ASTRONAUT by Sarah Geddes https://authorsarahgeddes.my.canva.siteThe INDULGE YOUR SHELF Book Club. Learn more and join our community of readers here: https://bit.ly/IYSBCCheck 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 week’s episode, Benjamin Gorman talks with Karen Eisenbrey, author of EGO & ENDURANCE, and Claudine Griggs, author of DON’T ASK, DON’T TELL, immediately after they finished their  The Shortest Day dawn-to-dusk writing marathon to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association.We would love to have you write with us to raise money for The Alzheimer’s Association on our Writing Against The Darkness team. Learn more and join the team here: https://act.alz.org/site/TR/?pg=informational&sid=24712&fr_id=18274&fr_tjoin=929777&s_joinTeamID=929777&skip_login_page=true&s_promoCode=join&s_fr_division_name=Undecided&s_TLDGlobalTeamID=&s_TLDGlobalTeamName=Special announcement! During 2024, we’re going to advertise author’s books FOR FREE! Just make a 30-60 second video about your book and send it to [email protected]’s show is brought to you by HENRY THE SNEEZING DRAGON, TO THE MOON: A JACOB AND TREVOR ADVENTURE and the forthcoming THE WATER BEAR ASTRONAUT by Sarah Geddes https://authorsarahgeddes.my.canva.siteThe INDULGE YOUR SHELF Book Club. Learn more and join our community of readers here: https://bit.ly/IYSBCCheck 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/shopFind Benjamin at TikTok: @teachergorman https://www.tiktok.com/@teachergormanTwitter: @TeacherGormanhttps://twitter.com/teachergormanInstagram @teachergormanhttps://www.instagram.com/teachergormanFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeacherGorman/Blusky: https://bsky.app/profile/benjamingorman.bsky.social

On this week’s unusually short show episode, Benjamin Gorman talks about attempting to sell all his worldly possessions in an estate sale so he can move overseas, pontificates about the importance of writing fearlessly, and teases his forthcoming ebook.Today’s secret word is: ExhaustedFind Benjamin at TikTok: @teachergorman https://www.tiktok.com/@teachergormanTwitter: @TeacherGormanhttps://twitter.com/teachergormanInstagram @teachergormanhttps://www.instagram.com/teachergormanFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeacherGorman/Blusky: https://bsky.app/profile/benjamingorman.bsky.socialSpecial announcement! During 2024, we’re going to advertise author’s books FOR FREE! Just make a 30-60 second video about your book and send it to [email protected]’s show is brought to you by HENRY THE SNEEZING DRAGON, TO THE MOON: A JACOB AND TREVOR ADVENTURE and the forthcoming THE WATER BEAR ASTRONAUT by Sarah Geddes https://authorsarahgeddes.my.canva.siteThe INDULGE YOUR SHELF Book Club. Learn more and join our community of readers here: https://bit.ly/IYSBCCheck 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, Benjamin Gorman and Mary Kendall, author of BOTTLED SECRETS OF ROSEWOOD, gab about yoga, the consequences of climate change, and Mary’s favorite coffees/writer fuel.Today’s secret phrase is: Witch Bottle Find Mary here: marykendallauthor.comBOTTLED SECRETS OF ROSEWOOD by Mary Kendall:https://bookshop.org/p/books/bottled-secrets-of-rosewood-mary-kendall/20704847?ean=9781951122898Special announcement! During 2024, we’re going to advertise author’s books FOR FREE! Just make a 30-60 second video about your book and send it to [email protected]’s show is brought to you by HENRY THE SNEEZING DRAGON, TO THE MOON: A JACOB AND TREVOR ADVENTURE and the forthcoming THE WATER BEAR ASTRONAUT by Sarah Geddes https://authorsarahgeddes.my.canva.siteThe INDULGE YOUR SHELF Book Club. Learn more and join our community of readers here: https://bit.ly/IYSBCCheck 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/shopMentioned on the show:Jean Burgess’ That Summer She Found Her Voice: A Retro Novelhttps://bookshop.org/p/books/that-summer-she-found-her-voice-a-retro-novel-jean-burgess/20708943?ean=9781627204859Middletide by Sarah Crouchhttps://bookshop.org/p/books/middletide-sarah-crouch/20713119?ean=9781668035092

On this episode of Writers Not Writing, Benjamin Gorman imagines what it must have felt like for GAYLE opening for Cyndi Lauper and compares it to getting to interview Brian W. Parker and hear readings from Annie Carl, Niyyah Ruscher-Haqq, Sean Fishback, and John Slovacek at Powell’s.Cyndi Lauper’s Girls Just Want to Have Fundamental Rights Fundhttps://cyndilauper.com/fund/Find Brian and his work here: https://believeinwonder.weebly.com/https://linktr.ee/believeinwonderFind Benjamin Gorman here:TikTok: @teachergorman https://www.tiktok.com/@teachergormanTwitter: @TeacherGormanhttps://twitter.com/teachergormanInstagram @teachergormanhttps://www.instagram.com/teachergormanFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeacherGorman/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/benjamingorman.bsky.socialSpecial announcement! During 2024, we’re going to advertise author’s books FOR FREE! Just make a 30-60 second video about your book and send it to [email protected]’s show is brought to you by HENRY THE SNEEZING DRAGON, TO THE MOON: A JACOB AND TREVOR ADVENTURE and the forthcoming THE WATER BEAR ASTRONAUT by Sarah Geddes https://authorsarahgeddes.my.canva.siteBOTTLED SECRETS OF ROSEWOOD by Mary Kendall:https://bookshop.org/p/books/bottled-secrets-of-rosewood-mary-kendall/20704847?ean=9781951122898The INDULGE YOUR SHELF Book Club. Learn more and join our community of readers here: https://bit.ly/IYSBCCheck 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, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Michael Hacker, author of OSCULUM INFAME AND OTHER DARK EMBRACES, about making audiobooks, enjoying YouTube shows, and contemplating eternal recurrence. Today’s secret phrase is: VictorianaFind Michael here:Audible: https://tinyurl.com/rhtcr8j7Kindle:https://tinyurl.com/58vecd6bwebsite:www.michael-hacker.comTikTok@MichaelHacker58Bluesky:@apskad.bsky.socialFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/hackermc/Discord:Apskad#4406Twitch:apskadSteam:ApskadSpecial announcement! During 2024, we’re going to advertise author’s books FOR FREE! Just make a 30-60 second video about your book and send it to [email protected]’s show is brought to you by HENRY THE SNEEZING DRAGON, TO THE MOON: A JACOB AND TREVOR ADVENTURE and the forthcoming THE WATER BEAR ASTRONAUT by Sarah Geddes https://authorsarahgeddes.my.canva.siteBOTTLED SECRETS OF ROSEWOOD by Mary Kendall:https://bookshop.org/p/books/bottled-secrets-of-rosewood-mary-kendall/20704847?ean=9781951122898The INDULGE YOUR SHELF Book Club. Learn more and join our community of readers here: https://bit.ly/IYSBCCheck 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/shopMentioned on the show:Gary Indiana’s book about the Menendez bros. Resentmenthttps://bookshop.org/p/books/resentment-a-comedy-gary-indiana/582072?ean=9781584351726Trick or Treat: A History of Halloween by Lisa Morton: https://bookshop.org/p/books/trick-or-treat-a-history-of-halloween-lisa-morton/348801?ean=9781789141580

On this episode of WRITERS NOT WRITING, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Brian Brady, author of HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT, about golf, the city of San Francisco, and solving a cold case. Today’s secret word is: ToleranceFind Brian here: goldengatetales.com, and book sites on Amazon, Kindle and Barnes & NobleSpecial announcement! During 2024, we’re going to advertise author’s books FOR FREE! Just make a 30-60 second video about your book and send it to [email protected]’s show is brought to you by HENRY THE SNEEZING DRAGON, TO THE MOON: A JACOB AND TREVOR ADVENTURE and the forthcoming THE WATER BEAR ASTRONAUT by Sarah Geddes https://authorsarahgeddes.my.canva.siteBOTTLED SECRETS OF ROSEWOOD by Mary Kendall:https://bookshop.org/p/books/bottled-secrets-of-rosewood-mary-kendall/20704847?ean=9781951122898The INDULGE YOUR SHELF Book Club. Learn more and join our community of readers here: https://bit.ly/IYSBCCheck 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/shopMentioned on the show:The Longest Minute: The Great San Francisco Earthquake and Fire of 1906 by Matthew J. Davenport https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-longest-minute-the-great-san-francisco-earthquake-and-fire-of-1906-matthew-j-davenport/18410981?ean=9781250279279

On this episode of Writers Not Writing, Benjamin Gorman refuses to let Doug the Producer be the guest and instead reads “The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas,” a timely story by the great Ursula K. LeGuin.Get your own “Fight Facism with Your Voice While You Still Can” t-shirt here: https://not-a-pipe-publishing.square.site/product/fight-fascism-with-your-voice-t-shirt/98“The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas” by Ursula K. LeGuin:https://shsdavisapes.pbworks.com/f/Omelas.pdfFind Benjamin Gorman here:TikTok: @teachergorman https://www.tiktok.com/@teachergormanTwitter: @TeacherGormanhttps://twitter.com/teachergormanInstagram @teachergormanhttps://www.instagram.com/teachergormanFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeacherGorman/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/benjamingorman.bsky.socialSpecial announcement! During 2024, we’re going to advertise author’s books FOR FREE! Just make a 30-60 second video about your book and send it to [email protected]’s show is brought to you by HENRY THE SNEEZING DRAGON, TO THE MOON: A JACOB AND TREVOR ADVENTURE and the forthcoming THE WATER BEAR ASTRONAUT by Sarah Geddes https://authorsarahgeddes.my.canva.siteBOTTLED SECRETS OF ROSEWOOD by Mary Kendall:https://bookshop.org/p/books/bottled-secrets-of-rosewood-mary-kendall/20704847?ean=9781951122898The INDULGE YOUR SHELF Book Club. Learn more and join our community of readers here: https://bit.ly/IYSBCCheck 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

It’s the 100th episode celebration! 100 episodes of the WRITERS NOT WRITING podcast/YouTube show! Join Benjamin Gorman and 16 special guests who celebrate together until the party takes an embarrassing, awkward turn right at the end. 😬🥴Find this week’s special guests here:The Amazing Armin TolentinoFind Armin here:&nbsp;https://www.armintolentino.com/https://twitter.com/ArminTolentinoWE MEANT TO BRING IT HOME ALIVEhttps://www.amazon.com/We-Meant-Bring-Home-Alive/dp/1946580074The Dazzling Dan McCoyFind Dan’s art here: https://www.instagram.com/danmccoydrawsFind Dan on Bluesky here: https://bsky.app/profile/dankmccoy.bsky.socialAnd check out The Flophouse here: https://www.flophousepodcast.com/The Zingi Zaji CoxFind Zaji Cox at:https://www.patreon.com/zajitheartisthttps://www.instagram.com/zajitheartist/https://www.zajitheartist.com/The Fabulous Fonda LeeWebsite: https://www.fondalee.com/Newsletter: https://www.fondalee.com/contact/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fonda.lee/or (ugh) TwitterX: https://www.twitter.com/FondaJLeeThe Rapturous Rhiannon Held@rhiannonheld on various socials*rhiannonheld.com*Dungeon Scrawlers channel on TwitchTwitch link: https://www.twitch.tv/dungeonscrawlers Wednesdays, 6:30 PTSilver series: https://bookshop.org/contributors/rhiannon-heldAmsterdam Institute novelas compendium: https://bookshop.org/p/books/idyllian-r-z-held/17318281?ean=9781943545155The Valorous Vanessa Ricci ThodeWebsite: www.thodestool.caSocial media @VRicciThode (same handle across platforms for whichever ones I end up at)The Jovian James SutterFind James here: jameslsutter.com&nbsp;twitter (@jameslsutter)&nbsp;instagram (@james_l_sutter)&nbsp;or wherever you buy booksThe Jocund Jo SparkesFind Jo here: https://www.josparkes.com/Twitter: https://x.com/Sparkes777Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sparkesbooks/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasparkes/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sparkes777The Brilliant B. ZelkovichFind Brittany here:&nbsp;Website - www.bzelkovich.comTwitter - @BZelwen - www.twitter.com/bzelwenNewsletter Sign Up: http://eepurl.com/hRjkJLTop Shelf Librarians - https://open.spotify.com/show/0QcDsk5SGtzcEZ1KLmCFMD?si=756f75eb82bf4c6d“Lifelike” - https://wyldblood.com/lifelike/“That Which Illuminates Heaven” - https://lunastationquarterly.com/story/that-which-illuminates-heaven/“The Cost of Rain” - https://corvidqueen.com/stories/the-cost-of-rain-b-zelkovich“Unforgettable” - https://cityrivertree.com/2020/09/10/043-unforgettable-b-zelkovich/Kaleidoscopic Karen EisenbreyFind Karen and her work here:Website: kareneisenbreywriter.com, home to my band-name blog Square Pig in a Round Hole and other good stuffhttps://kareneisenbreywriter.com/Still on Twitter for now: @ KarenEisenbreyhttps://twitter.com/KarenEisenbreyFacebook: @ KarenEisenbreyWriterhttps://www.facebook.com/KarenEisenbreyWriterEgo &amp; Endurance by Karen Eisenbreyhttps://www.amazon.com/Ego-Endurance-Karen-Eisenbrey-ebook/dp/B0C15YHL8TThe Marvelous Miriam GershowFind Miriam here:Www.miriamgershow.com@miriamgershow on Twitter, Instagram and Bluesky@mgershow on FacebookThe Charming Charles Austin MuirFind Charles here:https://www.facebook.com/charles.muir1/https://www.instagram.com/charlesaustinmuir/?hl=enhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCklEobCqBJG7YcvMDpyBfBghttps://www.theadventuresofkarapicante.com/Air Guitar Workout Live on KGW:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJD0iaN0kDISparkle Celebration:https://www.theadventuresofkarapicante.com/sparkle-celebrationThe Sensational Sarah GeddesFind Sarah here:Facebook page: AuthorSarahGeddesInstagram and twitter:&nbsp; @authorsarahgeddes&nbsp;Website: authorsarahgeddes.my.canva.siteThe Ebulient Elle MitchellFind Elizabeth here:&nbsp;www.Emitchellwrites.com&nbsp;Insta/Threads (we’ll see about Threads, cause who knows with new things) @emtichellwritesBy Elle Mitchell:Another Elizabeth: https://www.amazon.com/Another-Elizabeth-Literary-Psychological-Disabled-ebook/dp/B0BTGVF9FWI Never Stopped: https://www.amazon.com/Another-Elizabeth-Literary-Psychological-Disabled-ebook/dp/B0BTGVF9FWAmerica Are You Scared Yet:https://www.amazon.com/American-Are-You-Scared-Yet/dp/1949990060The Radiant Rachel A. RosenFind Rachel here:Website: <a href="https://rachelrosen.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

On this episode of WRITERS NOT WRITING, Benjamin Gorman talks about the launch party for Beth Gibbs’ PACIFIC NORTH WITCH, tries to raise the alarm about the math of Donald Trump’s mass deportation threats, and shares his story from THE MAGIC WE MISS anthology.&nbsp;Today’s secret word is: TutusFind Benjamin Gorman here:TikTok: @teachergorman&nbsp;https://www.tiktok.com/@teachergormanTwitter: @TeacherGormanhttps://twitter.com/teachergormanInstagram @teachergormanhttps://www.instagram.com/teachergormanFacebook:&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/TeacherGorman/Bluesky:&nbsp;https://bsky.app/profile/benjamingorman.bsky.socialSpecial announcement! During 2024, we’re going to advertise author’s books FOR FREE! Just make a 30-60 second video about your book and send it to [email protected]’s show is brought to you by&nbsp;HENRY THE SNEEZING DRAGON, TO THE MOON: A JACOB AND TREVOR ADVENTURE and the forthcoming THE WATER BEAR ASTRONAUT by Sarah Geddes&nbsp;https://authorsarahgeddes.my.canva.siteBOTTLED SECRETS OF ROSEWOOD by Mary Kendall:https://bookshop.org/p/books/bottled-secrets-of-rosewood-mary-kendall/20704847?ean=9781951122898The INDULGE YOUR SHELF Book Club. Learn more and join our community of readers here: https://bit.ly/IYSBCCheck 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, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Joachim Sohn and Colleen East, authors of the forthcoming anthology THE MAGIC WE MISS which hits store shelves on November 30th.Find Joachim Sohn here: member page of PAN (Phantastic Authors Network)&nbsp;https://wir-erschaffen-welten.net/mitglied/joachim-sohn/On this page you will find buttons to all my other social media sitesFind Colleen East here: https://cara.app/dreamspelunkerSpecial announcement! During 2024, we’re going to advertise author’s books FOR FREE! Just make a 30-60 second video about your book and send it to [email protected]’s show is brought to you by&nbsp;HENRY THE SNEEZING DRAGON, TO THE MOON: A JACOB AND TREVOR ADVENTURE and the forthcoming THE WATER BEAR ASTRONAUT by Sarah Geddes&nbsp;https://authorsarahgeddes.my.canva.siteBOTTLED SECRETS OF ROSEWOOD by Mary Kendall:https://bookshop.org/p/books/bottled-secrets-of-rosewood-mary-kendall/20704847?ean=9781951122898The INDULGE YOUR SHELF Book Club. Learn more and join our community of readers here: https://bit.ly/IYSBCCheck 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, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Laura Stanfill, Nancy Townsley, Jess Graff, and Gigi Little, authors of the forthcoming anthology THE MAGIC WE MISS which hits store shelves on November 30th.Find Jess Graff here: @clay_bird_nest on Instagram and JessGraff.comFind Nancy Townsley here: nancytownsley.com; @nancy.townsley on Instagram; @NancyTownsley3 on XFind Laura Stanfill here: laurastanfill.com, forestavenuepress.com @lhstanfill on Insta and XFind Gigil Little here: https://www.gigilittle.com/Special announcement! During 2024, we’re going to advertise author’s books FOR FREE! Just make a 30-60 second video about your book and send it to [email protected]’s show is brought to you by&nbsp;HENRY THE SNEEZING DRAGON, TO THE MOON: A JACOB AND TREVOR ADVENTURE and the forthcoming THE WATER BEAR ASTRONAUT by Sarah Geddes&nbsp;https://authorsarahgeddes.my.canva.siteBOTTLED SECRETS OF ROSEWOOD by Mary Kendall:https://bookshop.org/p/books/bottled-secrets-of-rosewood-mary-kendall/20704847?ean=9781951122898The INDULGE YOUR SHELF Book Club. Learn more and join our community of readers here: https://bit.ly/IYSBCCheck 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/shopMentioned on the show:SONATA IN WAX by Edward Hamlin: https://greencitybooks.com/portfolio-items/sonata/ALL HER LOVED ONES ENCODED, Michael Keefe: https://annieblooms.com/book/9798218119515IMAGINE A DOOR by Laura Stanfill: https://www.forestavenuepress.com/bookshop/p/imagine-a-doorRancho Gordo beans: https://www.ranchogordo.com/SURVIVAL TIPS by Miriam Gershowhttps://bookshop.org/p/books/survival-tips-stories-miriam-gershow/20613425?ean=9781955593083Sari Botton’s OLDSTER MAGAZINE: https://oldster.substack.com/

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Brian Parker, Josie Parker, and John Slovacek,&nbsp; authors of the forthcoming anthology THE MAGIC WE MISS which hits store shelves on November 30th!Find Brian and Josie here: https://believeinwonder.weebly.com/Find John Slovacek’s Ghost City Stories here: https://www.amazon.com/Ghost-City-Stories-John-Slovacek-ebook/dp/B07CGF7DRMJoin us at Powell’s City of Books on Saturday, November 30 @ 3pm (PT) for the launch of The Magic We Miss, and pre-order your copy through Powell’s now! https://www.powells.com/book/-9798990059108/1-1Special announcement! During 2024, we’re going to advertise author’s books FOR FREE! Just make a 30-60 second video about your book and send it to [email protected] announcement! During 2024, we’re going to advertise author’s books FOR FREE! Just make a 30-60 second video about your book and send it to [email protected]’s show is brought to you by&nbsp;HENRY THE SNEEZING DRAGON, TO THE MOON: A JACOB AND TREVOR ADVENTURE and the forthcoming THE WATER BEAR ASTRONAUT by Sarah Geddes&nbsp;https://authorsarahgeddes.my.canva.siteCASCADE by Rachel A. Rosen:https://bookshop.org/p/books/cascade-rachel-a-rosen/18556528?ean=9781777094461The INDULGE YOUR SHELF Book Club. Learn more and join our community of readers here: https://bit.ly/IYSBCCheck 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, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Ron Voller, author of HUBBLE, HUMISON, AND THE BIG BANG, about bike riding for the Paper Fig Foundation, volcanic activity on the moon, and imagining Earth from 100k feet.&nbsp;Today’s secret phrase is: TiggerFind Ron here:Website: ronvoller.comPodcast “Bang Goes the Universe”IG: ronvollertwitter: ron_vollerAnd Ron is a sports writer for the Last Word on Sports: lastwordonsports.comSpecial announcement! During 2024, we’re going to advertise author’s books FOR FREE! Just make a 30-60 second video about your book and send it to [email protected]’s show is brought to you by&nbsp;HENRY THE SNEEZING DRAGON, TO THE MOON: A JACOB AND TREVOR ADVENTURE and the forthcoming THE WATER BEAR ASTRONAUT by Sarah Geddes&nbsp;https://authorsarahgeddes.my.canva.siteCASCADE by Rachel A. Rosen:https://bookshop.org/p/books/cascade-rachel-a-rosen/18556528?ean=9781777094461The INDULGE YOUR SHELF Book Club. Learn more and join our community of readers here: https://bit.ly/IYSBCCheck 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/shopMentioned on the show:The Paper Fig Foundation: https://www.paperfig.org/Astronaut Sarah Gillis playing violin in space: https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/QZA72Ily

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Joe Nicassio, author of RESURRECTING AMERICA’S ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT, about making a successful business and the importance of serving others.&nbsp;Today’s secret phrase is: metaphorFind Joe here:EmployeeEscapePlan.comSpecial announcement! During 2024, we’re going to advertise author’s books FOR FREE! Just make a 30-60 second video about your book and send it to [email protected]’s show is brought to you by&nbsp;HENRY THE SNEEZING DRAGON, TO THE MOON: A JACOB AND TREVOR ADVENTURE and the forthcoming THE WATER BEAR ASTRONAUT by Sarah Geddes&nbsp;https://authorsarahgeddes.my.canva.siteCASCADE by Rachel A. Rosen:https://bookshop.org/p/books/cascade-rachel-a-rosen/18556528?ean=9781777094461The INDULGE YOUR SHELF Book Club. Learn more and join our community of readers here: https://bit.ly/IYSBCCheck 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/shopMentioned on the show:Giveaway:𝐺𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑚𝑒 𝑗𝑢𝑠𝑡 60 𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑢𝑡𝑒𝑠, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐼'𝑙𝑙 𝑡𝑒𝑎𝑐ℎ 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑚𝑜𝑠𝑡 𝑖𝑚𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡 𝑓𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑖𝑎𝑙 𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑣𝑖𝑣𝑎𝑙 𝑠𝑘𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑠 𝑦𝑜𝑢'𝑙𝑙 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑛..."𝘋𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘛𝘰 𝘌𝘧𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘭𝘺 𝘛𝘶𝘳𝘯 𝘚𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦, 𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘊𝘈𝘚𝘏 𝘐𝘕 𝘠𝘖𝘜𝘙 𝘗𝘖𝘊𝘒𝘌𝘛... 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘐𝘧 𝘠𝘰𝘶'𝘳𝘦 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘩𝘺𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘖𝘳 𝘔𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘐'𝘷𝘦 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘔𝘦𝘵."“𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧 C𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 C𝐚𝐬𝐡.”&nbsp;𝐼 𝑛𝘰𝑟𝘮𝑎𝘭𝑙𝘺 𝘴𝑒𝘭𝑙 𝑡𝘩𝑖𝘴 𝘮𝑎𝘴𝑡𝘦𝑟𝘤𝑙𝘢𝑠𝘴 𝘧𝑜𝘳 $199, 𝘩𝑜𝘸𝑒𝘷𝑒𝘳 𝘺𝑜𝘶 𝘤𝑎𝘯 𝘨𝑒𝘵 𝘪𝑡 ℎ𝘦𝑟𝘦 𝘧𝑜𝘳 𝘍𝑅𝘌𝐸.&nbsp;https://bit.ly/4dBjF2S

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Brian U. Garrison, author of NEW YESTERDAYS NEW TOMORROWS and MICROPOETRY FOR MICROPLANETS, about sci-fi poetry, Ultimate Frisbee, and a new telescope.Today’s secret word is: JukeboxFind Brian here: bugthewriter.com, @bugthewriter on Instagram, Bluesky, Pinterest (and that X thing)Special announcement! During 2024, we’re going to advertise author’s books FOR FREE! Just make a 30-60 second video about your book and send it to [email protected]’s show is brought to you by&nbsp;HENRY THE SNEEZING DRAGON, TO THE MOON: A JACOB AND TREVOR ADVENTURE and the forthcoming THE WATER BEAR ASTRONAUT by Sarah Geddes&nbsp;https://authorsarahgeddes.my.canva.siteCASCADE by Rachel A. Rosen:https://bookshop.org/p/books/cascade-rachel-a-rosen/18556528?ean=9781777094461andBenjamin Gorman’s audiobookshttps://www.audible.com/search?searchAuthor=Benjamin+GormanCheck 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, Benjamin Gorman gabs with GiGi Meier, author of her dark and intense romance THE CANON SERIES, and her naughty, steamy fun contemporary THE COUGARS AND CUBS SERIES, about vacations, Coldplay, and maintaining a writing routine.Find GiGi here:On instagram @gigimeiermedia, on Spotify at Literary Lines Podcast and her YouTube Channel: GiGi MeierSpecial announcement! During 2024, we’re going to advertise author’s books FOR FREE! Just make a 30-60 second video about your book and send it to [email protected]’s show is brought to you by&nbsp;HENRY THE SNEEZING DRAGON, TO THE MOON: A JACOB AND TREVOR ADVENTURE and the forthcoming THE WATER BEAR ASTRONAUT by Sarah Geddes&nbsp;https://authorsarahgeddes.my.canva.siteCASCADE by Rachel A. Rosen:https://bookshop.org/p/books/cascade-rachel-a-rosen/18556528?ean=9781777094461andBenjamin Gorman’s audiobookshttps://www.audible.com/search?searchAuthor=Benjamin+GormanCheck 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, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Tonya Todd, editor of COMICS LIT, about writing vampires, The Case Study of Vanitas, seeing Shakespeare in London, and banned books.&nbsp;Today’s secret word is: Meow&nbsp;Find Tonya here:Comics Lit pre-order link52 Love pre-order linkWEBSITE: http://www.mstonyatodd.com/NEWSLETTER SIGNUP: http://www.mstonyatodd.com/newsletter/Banned Books Conversations (Seasons One and Two): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sj3ZcXrSrRI&amp;list=PLonS23Pw8PqPRG34GCSuUiKLChocUzTMD&amp;pp=iAQBSubscribe for Season Three: https://www.youtube.com/@mstonyatodd/The Femme On Collective: https://www.femmeon.show/Comics in Motion: https://open.spotify.com/show/5mLmitlkOpqXhCP2X5f6GOIMDB: imdb.me/TonyaToddThe 52 Love Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/The52LovePodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/MsTonyaToddInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mstonyatodd/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonya.todd.9440/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/mstonyatoddSpecial announcement! During 2024, we’re going to advertise author’s books FOR FREE! Just make a 30-60 second video about your book and send it to [email protected]’s show is brought to you by&nbsp;HENRY THE SNEEZING DRAGON, TO THE MOON: A JACOB AND TREVOR ADVENTURE and the forthcoming THE WATER BEAR ASTRONAUT by Sarah Geddes&nbsp;https://authorsarahgeddes.my.canva.siteCASCADE by Rachel A. Rosen:https://bookshop.org/p/books/cascade-rachel-a-rosen/18556528?ean=9781777094461andBenjamin Gorman’s audiobookshttps://www.audible.com/search?searchAuthor=Benjamin+GormanCheck 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, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Sarah Geddes, author of HENRY THE SNEEZING DRAGON, TO THE MOON: A JACOB AND TREVOR ADVENTURE and the forthcoming THE WATER BEAR ASTRONAUT, about travel, superpowers, and a showdown with a squirrel.Today’s secret word is: BreakdancingFind Sarah here:Facebook page: AuthorSarahGeddesInstagram and twitter:&nbsp; @authorsarahgeddes&nbsp;Website: authorsarahgeddes.my.canva.siteSpecial announcement! During 2024, we’re going to advertise author’s books FOR FREE! Just make a 30-60 second video about your book and send it to [email protected]’s show is brought to you by&nbsp;COLD RISING by Rohan O'Duill: https://www.amazon.com/COLD-RISING-Cold-Rush-Novella/dp/1803529342/CASCADE by Rachel A. Rosen:https://bookshop.org/p/books/cascade-rachel-a-rosen/18556528?ean=9781777094461andBenjamin Gorman’s audiobookshttps://www.audible.com/search?searchAuthor=Benjamin+GormanCheck 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, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Fish Nealman, author of the ESTEBAN TRILOGY, Albert Camus, great musicians in small clubs, and Karl Popper’s paradox of tolerance.&nbsp;Today’s secret phrase is: PosthumusFind Fish here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fish-nealman/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fishnealman/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fishnealmanX: https://x.com/fish_tales_fishWebsite: http://tales.fishEmail: [email protected]&nbsp;&nbsp;Esteban: Love’s Ordeal (Book 1)Esteban: Love’s Irony (Book 2)Esteban: Love’s Triumph (Book 3)&nbsp;Upcoming side-quel: The Flat TireSpecial announcement! During 2024, we’re going to advertise author’s books FOR FREE! Just make a 30-60 second video about your book and send it to [email protected]’s show is brought to you by&nbsp;COLD RISING by Rohan O'Duill: https://www.amazon.com/COLD-RISING-Cold-Rush-Novella/dp/1803529342/CASCADE by Rachel A. Rosen:https://bookshop.org/p/books/cascade-rachel-a-rosen/18556528?ean=9781777094461andBenjamin Gorman’s audiobookshttps://www.audible.com/search?searchAuthor=Benjamin+GormanCheck 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, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Rachel Corsini, author of SUSHI AND SEA LIONS, gab about being a cat lady, making plushies, and writing romance as diverse as Queens.&nbsp;Today’s secret word is: spanakopitaFind Rachel on Instagram, TikTok, X, Youtube, and BlueSky as @madameraerae&nbsp;Special announcement! During 2024, we’re going to advertise author’s books FOR FREE! Just make a 30-60 second video about your book and send it to [email protected]’s show is brought to you by&nbsp;COLD RISING by Rohan O'Duill: https://www.amazon.com/COLD-RISING-Cold-Rush-Novella/dp/1803529342/CASCADE by Rachel A. Rosen:https://bookshop.org/p/books/cascade-rachel-a-rosen/18556528?ean=9781777094461andBenjamin Gorman’s audiobookshttps://www.audible.com/search?searchAuthor=Benjamin+GormanCheck 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/shopMentioned on the show:DO YOUR WORST by Rosie Danan: https://bookshop.org/p/books/do-your-worst-rosie-danan/19740771?ean=9780593437148WHAT THE HEX by Jessica Clare:https://bookshop.org/p/books/what-the-hex-jessica-clare/18619397?ean=9780593337585

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman shows off two his dogs and talks about Not a Pipe Publishing’s open submissions period, the importance of submissions guidelines, and the value of building community with other writers through groups like Willamette Writers.Today’s secret word is: StaplesFind Benjamin Gorman here:Find Benjamin at&nbsp;TikTok: @teachergorman&nbsp;https://www.tiktok.com/@teachergormanTwitter: @TeacherGormanhttps://twitter.com/teachergormanInstagram @teachergormanhttps://www.instagram.com/teachergormanFacebook:&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/TeacherGorman/Blusky:&nbsp;https://bsky.app/profile/benjamingorman.bsky.socialSpecial announcement! During 2024, we’re going to advertise author’s books FOR FREE! Just make a 30-60 second video about your book and send it to [email protected]’s show is brought to you by&nbsp;COLD RISING by Rohan O'Duill: https://www.amazon.com/COLD-RISING-Cold-Rush-Novella/dp/1803529342/CASCADE by Rachel A. Rosen:https://bookshop.org/p/books/cascade-rachel-a-rosen/18556528?ean=9781777094461andBenjamin Gorman’s audiobookshttps://www.audible.com/search?searchAuthor=Benjamin+GormanCheck 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, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Charlie Gilkey, author of TEAM HABITS: HOW SMALL ACTIONS LEAD TO EXTRAORDINARY RESULTS, about RV, DnD team dynamics, and driving action with emotion.Today’s secret word is: AristotelianFind Charlie here:https://www.charliegilkey.com/https://www.productiveflourishing.com/https://www.instagram.com/productiveflourishing/Special announcement! During 2024, we’re going to advertise author’s books FOR FREE! Just make a 30-60 second video about your book and send it to [email protected]’s show is brought to you by&nbsp;COLD RISING by Rohan O'Duill: https://www.amazon.com/COLD-RISING-Cold-Rush-Novella/dp/1803529342/CASCADE by Rachel A. Rosen:https://bookshop.org/p/books/cascade-rachel-a-rosen/18556528?ean=9781777094461andBenjamin Gorman’s audiobookshttps://www.audible.com/search?searchAuthor=Benjamin+GormanCheck 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, Benjamin Gorman gabs with James Sutter, author of DARKHEARTS and THE GHOST OF US, about generational prudishness, heavy metal bands, and robots on Mars.&nbsp;Today’s secret phrase is: tube sockFind James here: jameslsutter.com, twitter (@jameslsutter), instagram (@james_l_sutter), or wherever you buy booksSpecial announcement! During 2024, we’re going to advertise author’s books FOR FREE! Just make a 30-60 second video about your book and send it to [email protected]’s show is brought to you by&nbsp;CASCADE by Rachel A. Rosen:https://bookshop.org/p/books/cascade-rachel-a-rosen/18556528?ean=9781777094461andCOLD RISING by Rohan O'Duill: https://www.amazon.com/COLD-RISING-Cold-Rush-Novella/dp/1803529342/andPROJECT ÜBERMENSCH by Lonnie Busch:https://www.amazon.com/PROJECT-%C3%9CBERMENSCH-Lonnie-Busch/dp/196402403XCheck 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/shopMentioned on the show:The documentary Good Night Oppy, about the Spirit and Opportunity Mars rovers: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Night-Oppy-Ryan-White/dp/B0B8JMCCJR

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Rachel A. Rosen, author of CASCADE and co-host of WIZARDS &amp; SPACESHIPS, about the Second Greatest Art Feud Of All Time, a kinder internet, and Whale Weekly.Today’s secret phrase is: VantablackFind Rachel here:Website: https://rachelrosen.ca/Website for my writing collective: https://nightbeatseu.ca/Website for my podcast: https://wizardsandspaceships.ca/&nbsp;(or look for Wizards &amp; Spaceships on your podcast app of choice)On Instagram and Threads as rachelashrosenOn Bluesky as darkerthanvantaOn Mastodon as youseeatortoise at wandering.shopSpecial announcement! During 2024, we’re going to advertise author’s books FOR FREE! Just make a 30-60 second video about your book and send it to [email protected]’s show is brought to you by&nbsp;CASCADE by Rachel A. Rosen:https://bookshop.org/p/books/cascade-rachel-a-rosen/18556528?ean=9781777094461andCOLD RISING by Rohan O'Duill: https://www.amazon.com/COLD-RISING-Cold-Rush-Novella/dp/1803529342/andPROJECT ÜBERMENSCH by Lonnie Busch:https://www.amazon.com/PROJECT-%C3%9CBERMENSCH-Lonnie-Busch/dp/196402403XCheck 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/shopMentioned on the show:The aforementioned slideshow presentation on the Anish Kapoor/Stuart Semple art feud:ART FIGHT!Anish Kapoor vs. Stuart SempleWhale Weekly: https://www.tumblr.com/whaleweeklyRakesfall by Vajra Chandrasekera: https://bookshop.org/p/books/rakesfall-vajra-chandrasekera/20464409?ean=9781250847683Writers Against the War in Gaza: https://www.writersagainstthewarongaza.com/Doctors Without Borders: https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Wendy Van Camp, author of “The Planets: a scifaiku poetry collection” and Poet Laureate Emerita of Anaheim, about jalapenos, colonizing Mars, and Twain the whale.Today’s secret phrase is: Fur babiesFind Wendy here:&nbsp;Website - https://wendyvancamp.comEditing + Coaching for SFF - https://indigoskye.comAmazon - https://www.amazon.com/author/wendyvancampMedium - https://medium.com/@wvancampInstagram - https://instagram.com/nowastedinkFree Monthly Newsletter - https://nowastedink.substack.comSpecial announcement! During 2024, we’re going to advertise author’s books FOR FREE! Just make a 30-60 second video about your book and send it to [email protected]’s show is brought to you by&nbsp;CASCADE by Rachel A. Rosen:https://bookshop.org/p/books/cascade-rachel-a-rosen/18556528?ean=9781777094461andCOLD RISING by Rohan O'Duill: https://www.amazon.com/COLD-RISING-Cold-Rush-Novella/dp/1803529342/andPROJECT ÜBERMENSCH by Lonnie Busch:https://www.amazon.com/PROJECT-%C3%9CBERMENSCH-Lonnie-Busch/dp/196402403XCheck 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/shopCheck 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/shopMentioned on the show:“Conversing” with a Humpback Whale Named Twainhttps://www.safinacenter.org/blog/conversing-with-a-humpback-whale-named-twainScatter, Adapt, and Remember by Annalee Newitz: https://bookshop.org/p/books/scatter-adapt-and-remember-how-humans-will-survive-a-mass-extinction-annalee-newitz/9801696?ean=9780307949424A Fire Upon the Deep by Vernor Vinge:https://bookshop.org/p/books/a-fire-upon-the-deep-vernor-vinge/7252842?ean=9781250237750

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with AJ Super, author of the SEVEN STARS SAGA trilogy, about 15th century fashion, self care, and THE MURDERBOT DIARIES.&nbsp;Today’s secret word is: pineappleFind AJ here: Website ajsuper.com; Twitter, Threads, and Instagram @ajsuperauthor; Bluesky @ajsuper; ko-fi @ajsuper; and somewhere on Mastodon and HiveLinks to booksErebus Dawning https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08KR9W7CRA Star Reborn https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B093B1KK3FQueen of the Black https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CGMG8731Special announcement! During 2024, we’re going to advertise author’s books FOR FREE! Just make a 30-60 second video about your book and send it to [email protected] announcement! During 2024, we’re going to advertise author’s books FOR FREE! Just make a 30-60 second video about your book and send it to [email protected]’s show is brought to you by&nbsp;CASCADE by Rachel A. Rosen:https://bookshop.org/p/books/cascade-rachel-a-rosen/18556528?ean=9781777094461andCOLD RISING by Rohan O'Duill: https://www.amazon.com/COLD-RISING-Cold-Rush-Novella/dp/1803529342/andPROJECT ÜBERMENSCH by Lonnie Busch:https://www.amazon.com/PROJECT-%C3%9CBERMENSCH-Lonnie-Busch/dp/196402403XCheck 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/shopMentioned on the show:&nbsp;JR Creaden’s MOON DUST IN MY HAIRNET: https://bookshop.org/p/books/moon-dust-in-my-hairnet-jr-creaden/20989909?ean=9781738125401Martha Wells’ THE MURDERBOT DIARIES: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-murderbot-diaries-all-systems-red-artificial-condition-rogue-protocol-exit-strategy-martha-wells/14469574?ean=9781250784278Emma Mieko Candon’s THE ARCHIVE UNDYING: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-archive-undying-emma-mieko-candon/18738934?ean=9781250821546

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs Doug the Producer about planning his wedding (Benjamin’s, not Doug’s. Doug is still available!), and writing all day on the summer solstice to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association.&nbsp;Today’s secret word is: BoatFind Benjamin Gorman here:Find Benjamin at&nbsp;TikTok: @teachergorman&nbsp;https://www.tiktok.com/@teachergormanTwitter: @TeacherGormanhttps://twitter.com/teachergormanInstagram @teachergormanhttps://www.instagram.com/teachergormanFacebook:&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/TeacherGorman/Blusky:&nbsp;https://bsky.app/profile/benjamingorman.bsky.socialSpecial announcement! During 2024, we’re going to advertise author’s books FOR FREE! Just make a 30-60 second video about your book and send it to [email protected]’s show is brought to you by&nbsp;CASCADE by Rachel A. Rosen:https://bookshop.org/p/books/cascade-rachel-a-rosen/18556528?ean=9781777094461andCOLD RISING by Rohan O'Duill: https://www.amazon.com/COLD-RISING-Cold-Rush-Novella/dp/1803529342/andPROJECT ÜBERMENSCH by Lonnie Busch:https://www.amazon.com/PROJECT-%C3%9CBERMENSCH-Lonnie-Busch/dp/196402403XWe would love to have you write with us to raise money for The Alzheimer’s Association on our Writing Against The Darkness team. Learn more and join the team here:&nbsp;https://www.notapipepublishing.com/blog/2023/12/9/writing-against-the-darkness-2024Check 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, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Christy Tending, author of HIGH PRIESTESS OF THE APOCALYPSE, about the genocide in Gaza, nature writing in the Anthropocene, and their son’s favorite dinosaur.&nbsp;Today’s secret word is: ColonialismFind Christy here:Website: www.christytending.comInstagram &amp; Twitter: @christytendingSpecial announcement! During 2024, we’re going to advertise author’s books FOR FREE! Just make a 30-60 second video about your book and send it to [email protected]’s show is brought to you by&nbsp;CASCADE by Rachel A. Rosen:https://bookshop.org/p/books/cascade-rachel-a-rosen/18556528?ean=9781777094461andCOLD RISING by Rohan O'Duill: https://www.amazon.com/COLD-RISING-Cold-Rush-Novella/dp/1803529342/andPROJECT ÜBERMENSCH by Lonnie Busch:https://www.amazon.com/PROJECT-%C3%9CBERMENSCH-Lonnie-Busch/dp/196402403XWe would love to have you write with us to raise money for The Alzheimer’s Association on our Writing Against The Darkness team. Learn more and join the team here:&nbsp;https://www.notapipepublishing.com/blog/2023/12/9/writing-against-the-darkness-2024Check 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/shopMentioned on the show:If you want to make contributions to help Palestinians currently under attack in Gaza, Christy Tending recommends:Refaat Library: https://bookshop.org/shop/refaatlibraryatlGaza Funds:&nbsp;Palestine Children's Relief Fund: https://www.pcrf.net/Islamic Relief Funds: https://irusa.org/

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Rohan O'Duill, author of COLD RISING, about Shogun, archery, First Chapter Reads, and the dreaded lurgy.Today’s secret word is: LurgyFind Rohan here: https://rohanoduill.substack.com/https://www.threads.net/@author_chef_rohanoduillAnd support Rohan’s Kickstarter here:&nbsp;https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rohanoduill/cold-blooded-exclusive-special-edition-sci-fi-novellaSpecial announcement! During 2024, we’re going to advertise author’s books FOR FREE! Just make a 30-60 second video about your book and send it to [email protected]’s show is brought to you by&nbsp;PROJECT ÜBERMENSCH by Lonnie Busch:https://www.amazon.com/PROJECT-%C3%9CBERMENSCH-Lonnie-Busch/dp/196402403XandCASCADE by Rachel A. Rosen:https://bookshop.org/p/books/cascade-rachel-a-rosen/18556528?ean=9781777094461We would love to have you write with us to raise money for The Alzheimer’s Association on our Writing Against The Darkness team. Learn more and join the team here:&nbsp;https://www.notapipepublishing.com/blog/2023/12/9/writing-against-the-darkness-2024Thanks to our Writing Against the Darkness partner organizations:The Author Alchemy Summit https://authoralchemysummit.com/Indigo Editing&nbsp; https://indigoediting.com/Unsolicited Press &nbsp; https://unsolicitedpress.com/Pile Press&nbsp; &nbsp; https://www.pilepress.com/Chunk &nbsp; https://www.pilepress.com/chunkOvercup Press https://www.overcupbooks.comUniversity of Hell Press https://universityofhellpress.com/First Matter Press http://firstmatterpress.org/LIMIT ZERO Publications https://lmtzero.com/Check 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, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Amanda Cherry, author of DAWN CALAMITY, and Beth Gibbs, author of the forthcoming PACIFIC NORTHWITCH, at the Rose City Book Pub, about the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage, Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, and cranberry cookies. (Sorry about the audio quality. Blame Doug.)Today’s secret word is: SnortGet your signed copy of Amanda Cherry’s DAWN CALAMITY here while supplies last: https://bit.ly/DCatNaPSpecial announcement! During 2024, we’re going to advertise author’s books FOR FREE! Just make a 30-60 second video about your book and send it to [email protected]’s show is brought to you by&nbsp;CASCADE by Rachel A. Rosen:https://bookshop.org/p/books/cascade-rachel-a-rosen/18556528?ean=9781777094461andCOLD RISING by Rohan O'Duill: https://www.amazon.com/COLD-RISING-Cold-Rush-Novella/dp/1803529342/andPROJECT ÜBERMENSCH by Lonnie Busch:https://www.amazon.com/PROJECT-%C3%9CBERMENSCH-Lonnie-Busch/dp/196402403XWe would love to have you write with us to raise money for The Alzheimer’s Association on our Writing Against The Darkness team. Learn more and join the team here:&nbsp;https://www.notapipepublishing.com/blog/2023/12/9/writing-against-the-darkness-2024Check 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/shopMentioned on the show:BE THE SEA by Clara Wardhttps://bookshop.org/p/books/be-the-sea-clara-ward/20923092?ean=9781961654044THE POISONS WE DRINK by Bethany Baptistehttps://bookshop.org/p/books/the-poisons-we-drink-bethany-baptiste/20084544?ean=9781728251950GOD KILLER by Hannah Kanerhttps://bookshop.org/p/books/godkiller-hannah-kaner/19879932?ean=9780063348271

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Michael Allen Rose, author of Jurrasichrist, about Balatro, the portrait of King Charles, and trying to befriend a zombie (yes, Michael really did do that!).Today’s secret word is: MustacheFind Michael Allen Rose here:&nbsp;Link Tree at linktr.ee/michaelallenrose&nbsp;Main site at www.michaelallenrose.com&nbsp;and all the usual social media sitesSpecial announcement! During 2024, we’re going to advertise author’s books FOR FREE! Just make a 30-60 second video about your book and send it to [email protected]’s show is brought to you by COLD RISING by Rohan O'Duill: https://www.amazon.com/COLD-RISING-Cold-Rush-Novella/dp/1803529342/andPROJECT ÜBERMENSCH by Lonnie Busch:https://www.amazon.com/PROJECT-%C3%9CBERMENSCH-Lonnie-Busch/dp/196402403XWe would love to have you write with us to raise money for The Alzheimer’s Association on our Writing Against The Darkness team. Learn more and join the team here:&nbsp;https://www.notapipepublishing.com/blog/2023/12/9/writing-against-the-darkness-2024Thanks to our Writing Against the Darkness partner organizations:The Author Alchemy Summit https://authoralchemysummit.com/Indigo Editing&nbsp; https://indigoediting.com/Unsolicited Press &nbsp; https://unsolicitedpress.com/Pile Press&nbsp; &nbsp; https://www.pilepress.com/Chunk &nbsp; https://www.pilepress.com/chunkOvercup Press https://www.overcupbooks.comUniversity of Hell Press https://universityofhellpress.com/First Matter Press http://firstmatterpress.org/LIMIT ZERO Publications https://lmtzero.com/Check 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/shopMentioned on the show:Bridget D. Bravehttps://linktr.ee/beedeebraveThe Devil Takes You Home by Gabino Iglesiashttps://bookshop.org/p/books/the-devil-takes-you-home-gabino-iglesias/18500382?ean=9780316426916