Writers, Ink: Your backstage pass to the world's most prolific authors

Kelsea Yu - Words are never wasted when writing a novel

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Kevin Tumlinson, and Jena Brown as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including controlled digital ...

You never forget your first death threat. Writing 80s fiction with Snowden Wright.

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Kevin Tumlinson, and Jena Brown as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including how an agent was fi...

The important of voice with NYT Bestseller Ace Atkins.

24 Jun 2024

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Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Kevin Tumlinson, and Jena Brown as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including Barnes & Noble purc...

How well do you know your spouse? Bestselling author, Kimberly Belle, explains why marital secrets make such great novels.

17 Jun 2024

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Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Kevin Tumlinson, and Jena Brown as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including The New List, Littl...

How to write a reliable unreliable narrator with bestselling author, Carol LaHines.

10 Jun 2024

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Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Kevin Tumlinson, and Dick Wybrow as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including the Romance Writer...

Ellery Lloyd - Writing hit fiction with husband and wife team, Collette Lyons and Paul Vlitos.

03 Jun 2024

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Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Jena Brown, and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including the Amazon Audible ...

King of the Hill, Beavis and Butt-Head, Just Shoot Me, and more with TV writer, Michael Jamin.

27 May 2024

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Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, and Jena Brown as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including Penguin Random House dismissing two ...

NYT Bestseller Kate White explains why "What if" are the two most important words in an author's toolbox.

20 May 2024

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Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Jena Brown, and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including Laureate Alice Munr...

KimBoo York Explains Proximity and Branding in Serial Fiction.

13 May 2024

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Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Jena Brown, Kevin Tumlinson, and Dick Wybrow as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including Simon ...

Writers, Ink Podcast: Episode 241 — Genre hopping from romance to thriller with author Sarina Bowen.

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Jena Brown and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including the world’s first ...

Character analysis using AutoCrit with Daniel Kaplan.

28 Apr 2024

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Join hosts Christine Daigle, Jena Brown and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including AI that will create audiobooks fo...

Vampires in Alaska with bestselling author, CJ Tudor.

22 Apr 2024

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Join hosts JD Barker, Christine Daigle, Jena Brown and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including how the U.K.’s bigge...

Writing yourself as a fictional character with NY Times Bestseller Anthony Horowitz.

15 Apr 2024

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Join hosts JD Barker, Christine Daigle, Jena Brown and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including Storiaverse launching ...

The six elements necessary to every story with bestselling author, Steven James.

08 Apr 2024

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Join hosts JD Barker, Christine Daigle, Jena Brown and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including Small Press Distributi...

Savants, Camelot Music, and his writing process. Bestselling author Carter Wilson takes us back to the '80s with his latest thriller.

01 Apr 2024

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Join hosts JD Barker, Christine Daigle, Jena Brown and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including the KDP invitation-onl...

A career born in fairy tales with Bram Stoker Award-winning "quiet horror" author, Cynthia Pelayo.

25 Mar 2024

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Join hosts JD Barker, Christine Daigle, Jena Brown and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including Gabriel García Márqu...

From Graphic Novels to the Satanic Panic of the 90s with RAINBOW BLACK author, Maggie Thrash.

18 Mar 2024

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Join hosts JD Barker, Christine Daigle, Jena Brown and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including the House passing a bi...

Publishing and screenwriting tips and tricks with award-winning ONLY HUMAN author, Audrey Wilson.

11 Mar 2024

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Join hosts JD Barker, Jena Brown and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including upcoming changes to Kindle Vella, Spotif...

Journalism, philosophy, and biohacking with bestseller, Kira Piekoff.

05 Mar 2024

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Join hosts JD Barker, Christine Daigle, Jena Brown and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including how ChatGPT helped wri...

From Batman to thrillers, how working in comics has influenced NYT bestseller Gregg Hurwitz.

26 Feb 2024

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Join hosts JD Barker, Christine Daigle, Jena Brown and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including science fiction author...

The one where NYT bestseller Katherine Arden explains how the devil might react to a hell created by people.

19 Feb 2024

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Join hosts JD Barker, Christine Daigle, Jena Brown and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including Simon & Schuster being...

The one where Joanna Goodman explains how to be in the present moment and write the book.

12 Feb 2024

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Join hosts Christine Daigle, Jena Brown and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including the Corporate Transparency Act, S...

The one where author Nick Petrie explains how talking to veterans has helped him shape his iconic character, Peter Ash.

05 Feb 2024

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Join hosts J.D. Barker and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including more advances in Chat GPT and the rollout of Autho...

The one where literary agent Lucinda Halpern explains the essential element to getting published.

29 Jan 2024

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Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, JP Rindfleisch, and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including another ballot ...

The one where author Brock Swinson explains how to defend your time and get the writing done.

22 Jan 2024

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Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle & JP Rindfleisch as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including a look at how different generations...

The one where author Jami Attenberg provides gold to help you hit your word-count goals and get your book to the finish line.

15 Jan 2024

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Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, JP Rindfleisch, and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including some positive n...

The one where author Matthew Blake tells us how he went from writing screenplays to crafting a debut thriller that sold for millions.

08 Jan 2024

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Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, JP Rindfleisch, and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including some chatter on...

The one where author Natalie Haynes explains how she juggles fiction, non-fiction, touring, and a radio show for the BBC.

01 Jan 2024

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Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, JP Rindfleisch, and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including a damning plagi...

The one where two bookseller veterans explain what it takes for authors to get on their shelves.

25 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, JP Rindfleisch, and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including an array of cop...

The one where NYT bestsellers Robin & Michael J. Sullivan cover the pros and cons of indie, trad, and hybrid publishing.

18 Dec 2023

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Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, JP Rindfleisch, and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including an absolutely s...

The one where Tyler Wagner explains how Authors Unite can take your publishing career to the next level.

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, JP Rindfleisch, Kevin Tumlinson, and Patrick O'Donnell as they discuss the week's entertainment news, includ...

The one where bestseller Caz Frear explains why she submitted a novel for awards before she actually wrote it.

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, JP Rindfleisch, Kevin Tumlinson, and Patrick O'Donnell as they discuss the week's entertainment news, includ...

The one where bestseller Wendy Whitman explains our fascination with true crime and how to incorporate it into your fiction.

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, JP Rindfleisch, and Patrick O'Donnell as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including some troublin...

The one where NYT Bestseller James Ellroy details his process. How does it differ from yours?

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, JP Rindfleisch, Kevin Tumlinson, and Patrick O'Donnell as they discuss the week's entertainment news, includ...

The one where NYT bestsellers Beth and Boyd Morrison explain why every book should have dragons.

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's publishing topics, including an update on Simon & Schuster's ...

The one where Sally Gardner explains why you need to take your main characters out to dinner.

06 Nov 2023

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Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Kevin Tumlinson, and Patrick O'Donnell as they discuss the week's publishing topics, including an update on ...

The one where Mariana Zapata explains how she received over a quarter BILLION views on TikTok.

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's publishing topics, including Book Riot's thoughts on the futu...

The one where Andrew Child explains what goes into writing the 28th Jack Reacher book with his brother, Lee Child.

23 Oct 2023

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Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Kevin Tumlinson, and Patrick O'Donnell as they discuss the week's publishing topics, including Book Riot's t...

The one where Richard Chizmar explains the art of telling a fiction tale as “true crime."

16 Oct 2023

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Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, JP Rindfleisch IX, Kevin Tumlinson, and Patrick O'Donnell as they discuss the week's publishing topics, incl...

The one where Ashley Winstead explains story arcs and why Twilight was important.

09 Oct 2023

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Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, JP Rindfleisch IX, Kevin Tumlinson, and Patrick O'Donnell as they discuss the week's publishing topics, incl...

The one where Daniel Sweren-Becker takes a stab at explaining our complicated relationship with true crime.

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join hosts Christine Daigle, JP Rindfleisch IX, Kevin Tumlinson, and Patrick O'Donnell as they discuss the week's publishing topics, including the vic...

The one where M.P. Woodward reveals how his tech work with Amazon Prime Video inspired him to write again.

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join hosts Christine Daigle, JP Rindfleisch IX, and Patrick O'Donnell as they discuss the week's publishing topics, including a rash of "culture war" ...

The one where Khashayar J. Khabushani explains why you're not a real writer until you've cried over a typewriter (while passing through TSA).

18 Sep 2023

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Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Kevin Tumlinson, and Patrick O'Donnell as they discuss the week's publishing topics, including a new lawsuit...

The one where Ryan Steck explains why he writes the epilogue first.

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Kevin Tumlinson, and Patrick O'Donnell as they discuss the week's publishing topics, including Amazon's newl...

The one where Nicholas Fillmore explains how he turned his time with an international smuggling ring into a solid memoir.

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, JP Rindfleisch, Kevin Tumlinson, and Patrick O'Donnell as they discuss the week's publishing topics, includi...

The one where Stephen King's former assistant, Marsha DeFilippo, proves it's never too late to write that first book.

28 Aug 2023

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Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, JP Rindfleisch, Kevin Tumlinson, and Patrick O'Donnell as they discuss the week's publishing topics, includi...

The one where Sara DiVello explains how to properly promote on social media.

21 Aug 2023

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Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, JP Rindfleisch, and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's publishing topics, including how AI is alteri...

The one where Josh Malerman explains why every story needs a good beat.

14 Aug 2023

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Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, JP Rindfleisch, Kevin Tumlinson, and Patrick O'Donnell as they discuss the week's publishing topics, includi...

The one where Marc Cameron explains what it's like to write for the Tom Clancy estate.

07 Aug 2023

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Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, JP Rindfleisch, Kevin Tumlinson, and Patrick O'Donnell as they discuss the week's publishing topics, includi...

The one where Nick Cutter and Andrew F. Sullivan explain the pros and cons of co-authoring.

31 Jul 2023

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Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Kevin Tumlinson, and Patrick O'Donnell as they discuss the week's publishing topics, including some thoughts...

The one where Kerrie Droban explains how to craft a true crime page-turner.

24 Jul 2023

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Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, JP Rindfleisch IX, Kevin Tumlinson, and Patrick O'Donnell as they discuss the week's publishing topics, incl...

The one where Josh Haven provides many reasons NOT to go to Russia (and why those reasons make a great thriller).

17 Jul 2023

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Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, JP Rindfleisch IX, Kevin Tumlinson, and Patrick O'Donnell as they discuss the week's publishing topics, incl...

The one where Wendy Corsi Staub explains foreshadowing.

10 Jul 2023

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Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, JP Rindfleisch IX, Kevin Tumlinson, and Patrick O'Donnell as they discuss the week's publishing topics, incl...

The one where Polly Stewart explains how to write a reliable unreliable narrator.

03 Jul 2023

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Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's publishing topics, including some recent statements on book b...

The one where NYT Bestseller S.A. Cosby explains how he found his inner child and wrote for kids with Questlove.

26 Jun 2023

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Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, JP Rindfleisch IX, and Patrick O'Donnell as they discuss the week's publishing topics, including—grab your...

The one where NYT bestseller Riley Sager explains why the best twist needs a twist and how all good stories are the sum of their parts.

19 Jun 2023

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Join hosts J.D. Barker, Kevin Tumlinson, and Patrick O'Donnell as they discuss the week's publishing topics, including their thoughts on the legacy of...

The one where NYT bestseller Richard North Patterson talks race, prejudice, identity, and how to handle them properly in your work.

12 Jun 2023

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Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, JP Rindfleisch IX, Kevin Tumlinson, and Patrick O'Donnell as they discuss the week's publishing topics, incl...

BONUS EPISODE! - The one where director Rob Savage explains how he scares the bejesus out of us with his new movie, THE BOOGEYMAN!

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this bonus episode of Writers, Ink, JP chats with The Boogeyman director Rob Savage! Rob Savage is a British director, screenwriter, editor, prod...

The one where #1 NYT bestseller Tessa Bailey explains how to talk dirty in your books.

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's publishing topics, including the AAP's Annual StatShot report...

The one where NYT bestseller TJ Newman explains why it's so important to find your corner of the market.

29 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Kevin Tumlinson, and Patrick O'Donnell as they discuss the week's publishing topics. Then stick around as Pa...

The one where NYT bestseller Kate White explains why writing a good mystery is like peeling an onion.

22 May 2023

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Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, JP Rindfleisch IX, Kevin Tumlinson, and Patrick O'Donnell as they discuss the week's publishing topics, incl...

The one where fantasy author C.L. Polk explains how she crosses genres in her work.

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, JP Rindfleisch IX, and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's publishing topics, including Findaway Voic...

The one where Melissa Blair tells us how she lit up BookTok by publishing her novel anonymously.

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, JP Rindfleisch IX, Kevin Tumlinson, and Patrick O'Donnell as they discuss the week's publishing topics, incl...

The one where Victor Manibo explains how he uses the Story Engine card deck to help shape his novels.

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, JP Rindfleisch IX, Kevin Tumlinson, and Patrick O'Donnell as they discuss the week's publishing topics, incl...

The one where #1 NYT bestseller Dennis Lehane explains why working in the absolute worst hell is not as bad as writing the middle of a novel.

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join hosts J.D. Barker, JP Rindfleisch IX, Kevin Tumlinson, and Patrick O'Donnell as they discuss the week's publishing topics, including an update on...

The one where NYT bestseller Caroline Kepnes tells us what it’s like to have a hit Netflix show based on her YOU series.

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Kevin Tumlinson, and Patrick O'Donnell as they discuss the week's publishing topics, including updates on a ...

The one where Anthony McCarten explains what it’s like to write biopics for Winston Churchill, Queen, and Whitney Houston.

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Kevin Tumlinson, and Patrick O'Donnell as they discuss the week's publishing topics, including Kobo's new su...

The one where Brenda Novak explains what it’s like to sell books and coffee out of your Airstream.

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Kevin Tumlinson, and Patrick O'Donnell as they discuss the week's publishing topics, including—as always—...

The one where NYT Bestseller Kim Sherwood explains what it was like to write a James Bond chase scene when she’s never driven a car.

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Kevin Tumlinson, and Patrick O'Donnell as they discuss the week's publishing topics, including the surprisin...

Hugh Howey Update! Silo, Beacon 23, and More.

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this bonus episode of Writers, Ink, JP catches up with previous guest Hugh Howey. Hugh Howey is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author...

The one where Tracy Clark explains what happens after you figure out where you’re going to hide the body.

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, JP Rindfleisch IX, and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week’s publishing topics, including a blockbust...

The one where Vaishnavi Patel explains how she hit the New York Times list with her debut novel.

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, JP Rindfleisch IX, Kevin Tumlinson, and Patrick O'Donnell as they discuss the week's publishing topics, incl...

The one where NYT Bestseller William Landay explains why no writer of any quality can base their work on fact.

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, JP Rindfleisch IX, Kevin Tumlinson, and Patrick O'Donnell as they discuss the week's publishing topics, incl...

The one where New York Times Bestseller Daniel Suarez talks ChatGPT, future tech, and what it’s like to get a phone call from the pentagon after they read your book.

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join hosts J.D. Barker, JP Rindfleisch IX, Kevin Tumlinson, and Patrick O'Donnell as they discuss the week's publishing topics, including JP's undying...

The one where #1 New York Times Bestseller James Rollins explains why villains must have a purpose and how the prologue just might be dead.

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's publishing topics, including a major update on the HarperColl...

The one where Gregg Hurwitz discusses Orphans, AWA Studios, and writing for Morgan Freeman.

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join hosts J.D. Barker and Christine Daigle, along with JP Rindfleisch IX, Kevin Tumlinson, and Patrick O'Donnell, as they discuss a wide array of pub...

The one where Swedish sensation Tove Alsterdal explains the importance of setting as a character.

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join hosts J.D. Barker and Christine Daigle, along with JP Rindfleisch IX and Patrick O'Donnell, as they discuss the week's publishing news, including...

The one where bestselling author C.J. Tudor explains why it's better to have no agent than the wrong agent.

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join hosts J.D. Barker and Christine Daigle, along with JP Rindfleisch IX and Kevin Tumlinson, as they welcome law enforcement consultant Patrick O'Do...

The one where Mary Adkins explains why you don't need an MFA (unless you do).

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join hosts J.D. Barker and Christine Daigle as they welcome back JP Rindfleisch IX and invite first-time guest host Kevin Tumlinson to the show. Then ...

The one where Ewan Morrison explains how being a hippie, swinger, part-time Marxist prepper with his own nuclear bunker has helped shape his fiction.

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join hosts J.D. Barker and Christine Daigle as they welcome guest host JP Rindfleisch IX to the studio. Then stick around as Christine chats with awar...

The one where Claire Douglas explains why she writes so damn fast.

09 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Claire Douglas is the award winning author of seven stand alone thrillers, THE SISTERS, LOCAL GIRL MISSING, LAST SEEN ALIVE, DO NOT DISTURB, THEN SHE ...

The one where Thom Carnell explains writing for magazines like SWANK isn't just about exposure.

02 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Thom Carnell is a writer whose fiction has been featured in SWANK Magazine, CARPE NOCTEM Magazine, and in the horror anthology, BLOODY CARNIVAL from P...

The one where D. Eric Maikranz explains what it’s like to have Mark Wahlberg make a movie from his indie published book.

26 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

D. Eric Maikranz knows a thing or two about getting your book on the big screen. By using solid strategies like crowdsourcing his marketing and pricin...

The one where Tim Waggoner explains why teaching is a gateway drug to learning.

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Author and teacher Tim Waggoner knows the secrets to refining your writing skill through educating others. During his time as a creative writing profe...

The one where Paul Tremblay explains why two unreliable narrators can be better than one.

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Guest Paul Tremblay returns to the podcast to discuss pacing, getting tired, and the challenge of two unreliable narrators with his latest book, THE P...

The one where Bram Stoker Award nominated-novelist Jake Bible explains Drabble.

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Award-winning novelist Jake Bible loves to drabble in his spare time. A short story of exactly 100 words, the exercise has helped him sharpen his edit...

The one where Dan Padavona explains why failure IS sometimes an option.

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Padavona knows the secrets to reimagining failure. Whether a book isn’t reaching the right audience or receiving negative criticism, he stresses...

The one where bestselling ghostwriter Alex Cody Foster explains how to run from the cartel when traveling with John McAfee.

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After Running with the Devil, ghostwriter Alex Cody Foster explores John McAfee’s descent into madness with Foster’s latest book, “The Man Who H...

The one where Jennifer Givhan talks witches, demons, motherhood, and unreliable narrators.

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jennifer Givhan knows the power of cultural storytelling. In her latest novel, River Woman, River Demon, she draws heavily from her and her husband’...

The one where NYT Bestseller Anthony Marra discusses Mercury Pictures Presents and how films can inspire your fiction.

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bestseller Anthony Marra talks about his latest novel, Mercury Pictures Presents, with new co-host Christine Daigle. Thinking about “how storytellin...

The one where Bestseller David Kadavy helps us all rethink productivity.

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bestseller David Kadavy has dedicated his work to helping authors and creatives rethink productivity. In his bestselling book, Mind Management, Not Ti...

The one where Bestseller Wanda M. Morris adds a twist of thriller to historical fiction.

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Declared one of the “Fifteen Standout Historical Fiction Books to Read This Year” by Oprah Daily, Wanda M. Morris delivers on her new book, Anywhe...

The one where #1 International Bestseller Ruth Ware explains "faffing around."

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

International Bestseller Ruth Ware sets a very simple goal for herself: write a book a year. After battling with guilt for not producing more after be...

The one where NYT Bestseller Andrew Child explains why Jack Reacher has No Plan B.

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Returning guest Andrew Child makes an appearance to discuss his new Jack Reacher book, No Plan B. The third Reacher book he’s collaborated on with b...

The one where Zach interviews half the NYT bestseller list about the Harlan Coben Challenge.

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of Writers, Ink, Zach Bohannon hosts a panel of authors brave enough to take the Harlan Coben Challenge, resulting in the Audi...

The one where International Bestseller Jeffrey Archer explains why he writes by hand.

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Prolific author Jeffrey Archer knows the importance of sticking with your process. By consistently writing in scheduled two-hour segments, drafting by...

The one where NYT Bestseller Josh Malerman talks basketball and Daphne.

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bestseller Josh Malerman makes his third appearance on the podcast with Daphne. His latest paranormal thriller, he uses expert character development a...

The one where Martin Edwards discusses his Life of Crime.

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Martin Edwards' magnum opus, The Life of Crime, is a dream come true for crime readers. Covering the complete history of the genre, analyzing its most...

The one where Anthony Horowitz talks writing for the James Bond Franchise.

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Anthony Horowitz knows the advantages and limitations of writing in a major franchise. In his latest James Bond novel, With a Mind to Kill, Horowitz u...

The one where #1 NYT Bestseller Meg Gardiner explains what it's like to write a sequel to HEAT with Hollywood legend Michael Mann.

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Returning guest Meg Gardiner shares her tips for adapting a screenplay into a novel. In her latest novel co-written with the legendary Michael Mann, H...