Writers Not Writing / Tilting at Windmills
Episodes
Writers Not Writing, Episode 82 with A. J. Super
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 81 where Benjamin explains to Doug why there isn't a show this week
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs Doug the Producer about planning his wedding (Benjamin’s, not Doug’s. Doug is still available!), and writing...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 80 with Christy Tending
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Christy Tending, author of HIGH PRIESTESS OF THE APOCALYPSE, about the genocide in Gaza, nature writing in ...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 79 with Rohan O'Duill
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Rohan O'Duill, author of COLD RISING, about Shogun, archery, First Chapter Reads, and the dreaded lurgy.Tod...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 78 with Amanda Cherry and Beth Gibbs
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Amanda Cherry, author of DAWN CALAMITY, and Beth Gibbs, author of the forthcoming PACIFIC NORTHWITCH, at th...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 77 with Michael Allen Rose
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Michael Allen Rose, author of Jurrasichrist, about Balatro, the portrait of King Charles, and trying to bef...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 76 with Robin Knight
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Robin Knight, author of THE INVENTION OF WINGS and THE CROSS OF SINS, about solar flares, Inventing Anna, t...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 75 with Jo Sparkes
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Jo Sparkes, author of THE HONEY TREE, about castles, writers’ offices, and keeping up with the Arizona Ca...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 74 with Dutch Jackson
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Dutch Jackson, author of THE CHRONICLES OF DAWN: BOOK ONE, WEAPON OF GOD, about Svengoolie, blacksmithing, ...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 73 with Jeff Adams
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Jeff Adams, author of Content for Everyone, about musicals, LEGO, and hockey romance!Today’s secret word ...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 72 with Joanne McCall
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Joanne McCall, author of MEDIA DARLING, about toga parties, Caitlin Clark, East Coast media bias, time trav...
Writers Not Writing, Ep. 71 with Joshua Robbins
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Joshua Robbins, author of ESCHATOLOGY IN CRAYON WAX and avowed Swiftie, about #TaylorSwift’s janitor’s ...
Writers Not Writing, Ep. 70 with Rose Strickman
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Rose Strickman, author of The Drowned World series, about their dream castles, keeping plastic pollution ou...
Writers Not Writing, Ep. 69 with C.B. Bernard
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with C.B. Bernard, author of the novel SMALL ANIMALS CAUGHT IN TRAPS and the forthcoming ORDINARY BEAR, about li...
Writers Not Writing, Ep. 68 with B. Dave Walters
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with B. Dave Walters, author of the DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: A DARKENED WISH comics series and 49 LOST SECRETS OF...
Writers Not Writing, Ep. 67 with Jason Bond
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Jason Bond, author of the HAMMERHEAD science fiction series, about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Cloud Atlas, and a ...
Writers Not Writing, Ep. 66 with Miriam Gershow
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Miriam Gershow, author of Survival Tips: Stories, The Local News, and (forthcoming 2025) Closer, about Love...
Writers Not Writing, Ep. 65 with Charles Austin Muir
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Charles Austin Muir, author of BODYBUILDING SPIDER RANGERS, SLIPPERY WHEN METASTASIZED, and the Splatterpun...
Writers Not Writing, Ep. 64 with Marcella Stepp Rodarte
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Marcella Stepp Rodarte, author of THE HAND OF FATE, about reiki, women in politics, creating accepting clas...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 63 with Shanna Germain
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman and Shanna Germain, author of TOMORROW’S BONES and designer of THE DEVIL’S DANDY DOGS, have a great conversation ...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 62 with Jennifer Rood
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Jennifer Rood, author of PRESENT AND SPEAKING EVERYWHERE, about the Oregon Caves National Monument, the Bir...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 61 with Fonda Lee
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Fonda Lee, author of the Green Bone Saga, about TMNT, traveling to Egypt, aging dogs, and Zack Snyder movie...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 60 with Erin M. Evans
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Erin M. Evans, author of EMPIRE OF EXILES, the forthcoming RELICS OF RUIN, and the BRIMSTONE ANGELS SAGA, a...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 59 where Benjamin and Doug spoil To Kill a Mockingbird
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Doug the Producer about three novels and a way they are connected: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD by Harper Lee, BAB...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 58 with Adeena Mignogna
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with physicist, astronomer, and Mission Architect Adeena Mignogna, author of the new novel LUNAR LOGIC and THE R...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 57 with Rhiannon Held
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Rhiannon Held, author of SILVER and IDYLLIAN, about escape puzzles, archeology, historical archives, and gl...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 56 with Nathan Crowder
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Nate Crowder, author of Cobalt City: RESISTANCE and the upcoming Mad World Cycle, about the Chinese shows K...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 55 with Rosemary Jones
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Rosemary Jones, author of MASK OF SILVER and CITY OF THE DEAD, about cozy cosmic horror, the silent movie e...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 54 with Riley McLeod
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Riley McLeod, editor and co-founder of Aftermath.site, about baking, bikepacking around DC, cults, climate ...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 53 with Melinda Mitchell
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Melinda Mitchell, author of NEXT OF KIN, the first book in the Stardust and Ashes series, about family road...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 52 with Erik Scott de Bie
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Erik Scott de Bie, author of the JUSTICE/VENGEANCE series, about Baldur’s Gate 3, GMing multiple tabletop...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 51 with Amanda Cherry
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Amanda Cherry, author of BAD INTENTIONS, about how she became OREO famous, sailing the Puget Sound, stuffin...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 50, The Christmas List Show
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Doug the Producer about his #ChristmasList items: guests for the show, a #castle for a writer’s retreat, ...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 49 with Dan McCoy
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Dan McCoy of The Flophouse and Flop TV about writing for The Daily Show, rediscovering drawing, and exchang...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 48: Launch Party for Kate Ristau and Benjamin Gorman
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Writers Not Writing, Ep. 48: Launch Party! Kate Ristau, author of SHADOW AND SHIMMER, and Benjamin Gorman, author of YOU WERE WARNED, share readings, ...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 47 with Erin Hall
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Erin Hall, author of DEAR SYLVIA, LOVE JANE, about publishing a debut, nervous system regulation, the Siste...
Writes Not Writing, Episode 46 with Gianaclis Caldwell, Michael Niemann, Kate Ristau, Casey Dunn, and Heather S. Ransom
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman pops down to Grants Pass, Oregon to gab with Gianaclis Caldwell, Michael Niemann, Kate Ristau, Casey Dunn, and Heathe...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 45 with Annie Carl
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Annie Carl, author of NEBULA VIBRATIONS and editor of SOUL JAR, about pole dancing, knitting, and the impor...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 44 with Doug ___[Last Name Pending]___
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Doug the Producer about a slight costume miscommunication, Doug working as a publicist for Not a Pipe Publi...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 43 with Jessie Kwak
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Jessie Kwak, author of AFTER THE TIDE, about her awesome eye patches (and the drive-by shooting that made t...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 42 with Erik Grove
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Erik Grove, author of stories in COZY COSMIC and WINDING PATHS, about marathon running, Australian brain wo...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 41 with J. B. Kish
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with J.B. Kish, author of “Lo-Fi Chocolate Cake” in the anthology The Cozy Cosmic, about view-masters, Egypt...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 40 with Laura Stanfill
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Laura Stanfill, author of SINGING LESSONS FOR THE STYLISH CANARY and publisher at Forest Avenue Press, abou...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 39 with Armin Tolentino
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Armin Tolentino, author of WE MEANT TO BRING IT HOME ALIVE, about boxing, cooking tofu in an air fryer, and...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 38 with Kurt Clopton
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Kurt Clopton, author of SUPERGUY, about making stained glass, fronting a band of not-rockstars, and writing...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 37 with Elle Mitchell
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Elle Mitchell, author of ANOTHER ELIZABETH, about #DisabilityRights, Australian #LoveIsland, and crafting m...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 36: BREAKING NEWS!
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 36: Breaking News! (But not what you think, but maybe also a bit of what you think.) Benjamin Gorman talks with Doug the Producer about which ...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 35 with Jody J. Sperling
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Jody J. Sperling, author of THE 9 LIVES OF MARVA DELONGHI, about Munchkin, Tears of the Kingdom, and spendi...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 34 with M.K. Martin
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with M.K. Martin, author of SURVIVORS’ CLUB and ASHFALL, about linguistics, the Irish coast, women serving in ...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 33 with Gwen Tolios
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Gwen Tolios, author of “Isolation Training” in WRITTEN WITH PRIDE, about Yugioh, Threads, archery, and ...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 32 with Talia Lavin
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Talia Lavin, author of Culture Warlords: My Journey Into the Dark Web of White Supremacy, about the rise of...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 31 with Summer Keown
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Summer Keown, author of “Scion” in WRITTEN WITH PRIDE and the novel FALSE STARTS & ARTICHOKE HEARTS...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 30 with Marianne Xenos
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Marianne Xenos, author of “Doom Cookies and Donuts” in the new anthology Written With Pride and “Red ...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 29 with Brian W. Parker
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Brian Parker, author of The Epic of Nicholas the Maker and illustrator of Wylde Wings, about chalk art, Ade...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 28 with E. D. Jones
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with E.D. Jones, author of “Ferryman” and “Bull by the Horns” in the new anthology Written With Pride, a...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 27 with Jason Brick
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Jason Brick, author of WRESTLING DEMONS and THE SAFEST FAMILY ON THE BLOCK, about moving to Greece, humans’...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 26, just Benjamin Gorman and Doug the Producer
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Doug the Producer about unions, the WGA strike, the idea of a union of indie authors, book marketing, switc...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 25 with Sarena Ulibarri
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Sarena Ulibarri, author of ANOTHER LIFE, about pro-wrestling (WWE and AEW), the swimmer Benoît Lecomte bra...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 24 with Karen Eisenbrey
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Karen Eisenbrey, author of EGO & ENDURANCE, about Breaking Cat News, Safe Havens, Pogo, Heather Cox Ric...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 23 with Max Oakland
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Max Oakland about Rugrats, the failed attempt to ban TikTok, the value of long walks, and being supported b...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 22 with Zaji Cox
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Zaji Cox, author of PLUMS FOR MONTHS, about ballet, organizing ideas, bike rides by sewage treatment plants...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 21 with Nan C Ballard
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s secret word is: Desert Varnish.On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Nan C Ballard, author of the Under Carico’s Moon trilogy, about ...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 20 Live from Norwescon
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, live from Norwescon, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Luke Elliott, Mikko Azul, Jessie Kwak, Heather S. Ransom, Casey Dunn about dangerous t...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 19 with a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
01 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s secret word is: DystopiaIn this episode, Benjamin Gorman reveals that, beginning on the first of April, Not a Pipe Publishing will only publ...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 18 with Jessie Kwak
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Jessie Kwak, author of the Nanshe Chronicles and The Bulari Saga, about Mexico City, sewing, Fonda Lee, N.K...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 17 with Doug the Producer
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s secret word is: SongOn this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Doug the Producer about taxes, Everything Everywhere All at Once, running for...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 16 with Beth Barany
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s secret word is: Space CasinoOn this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Beth Barany, author of Into the Black and the Janey McCallister scifi...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 15 with Frances Lu-Pai Ippolito
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s secret word is: Hulk HoganThis week Benjamin Gorman gabs with Frances Lu Pai Ippolito about running through Cologne, Smurfs, WWF Wrestling, ...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 14 with Vanessa Ricci-Thode
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Benjamin Gorman gabs with Vanessa Ricci-Thode, author of the Fireborn series, about the Spoutible debacle, gardening for Halloween, butterfl...
Writers Not Writing, Ep. 13 Live at Fan Expo Portland with Derek M. Koch and Jeff Davis
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded in front of a live audience at Fan Expo Portland! Today’s secret word: “Audioporn” (Don’t worry; none is included in the episode...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 12 with Elliott Kalan
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Benjamin Gorman gabs with Elliott Kalan, author of the comic book series Maniac of New York, the children’s books Horse Meets Dog and Shar...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 11 with Michael Roth
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this one, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Michael Roth, the writer of a fabulous illustrated children’s book River’s New Friend which will be hitting...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 10 with Magi Sumpter
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Benjamin Gorman talks with Magi Sumpter about Dragon Age, Raccoon Tycoon, Hollow Knight, intersectional oppression, Bjork’s swan dr...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 9 with LeeAnn McLennan
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Guest, LeeAnn McLennan, author of The Supernormal Legacy Twitter: atticusmclPost: atticusmclIG: atticusmclBook 1: Dormanthttp://www.not...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 8 with Scott Boss
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Author Scott Boss gabs with Benjamin Gorman about football, billionaires, squirrels, and staying in hotels. You know, writer stuff. Scott Boss’...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 7 with Maren Bradley Anderson
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Maren Bradley Anderson, author of Sparks, Fuzzy Logic, and Closing the Store, gabs with Benjamin Gorman about alpacas, football, giant turkeys, Shakes...
Writes Not Writing, Episode 6 with B. Zelkovich
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
B. Zelkovich, speculative fiction author, gabs with Benjamin Gorman about audiobooks, the brilliance of Bo Burnham’s Inside, God of War, space whale...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 5 with John Dover
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
John Dover, author of Once Upon a Fang in the West, gabs with Benjamin Gorman about teaching trumpet during a lockdown, the TV show Dexter, the danger...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 4 with Marie Parks
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marie Parks, co-author of Unrelenting, gabs with Benjamin Gorman about the hammer dulcimer, the Respect for Marriage Act, and the virtues of Earl Grey...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 3 with Evan Morgan Williams
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Evan Morgan Williams, author of Thorn, Canyons | Older Stories, and Stories of the New West gabs with Benjamin Gorman about the TikTok, playing the ha...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 2 with Karen Eisenbrey
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Karen Eisenbrey, author of the Daughter of Magic trilogy and St. Rage duology, gabs with Benjamin Gorman about the moon and self-driving cars and Chri...
Writers Not Writing, Episode 1: Pilot Dressed as a Pilot!
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Here's the first episode of Writers Not Writing. We don't have a guest on this one, but if you would like to be on the show, here's the form: bit.ly/G...