The Write Direction

S02E02 Stressors and Subjugates (with Australian Author Amanda Bridgeman)

Today, I chat with Amanda Bridgeman: about writing novels, screenplays and the suspicion that if she can get all that stuff done while working another job, she might just not be human. We talk about how to juggle the work-life balance, and why you shouldn't be too hard on yourself. Hope you enjoy it. Also, if you're looking for more bookish content, I run a YouTube channel where I talk books: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH-OpwqCBGxgQlsEv1CyZRw You can find Amanda Bridgeman here! https://twitter.com/Bridgeman_Books Theme music: Sweet Dreams by Lakey Inspired at LoFi-HipHop.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-write-direction/donations [https://redcircle.com/the-write-direction/donations]

S02E01 Strigas and Storytelling (with Gabriela Houston - author of The Second Bell)

We are back, and today we're talking to Gabriela Houston about her debut novel with Angry Robot Books, The Second Bell. This stunning story is based in Slavic folklore and mythology. In today's episode, we talk about writing an updated image of strigas (from Polish folklore), the dark side of putting readers into boxes, and advice for new writers looking to start out. Hope you enjoy it. Also, if you're looking for more bookish content, I run a YouTube channel where I talk books: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH-OpwqCBGxgQlsEv1CyZRw You can find signed copies of The Second Bell at https://www.thebrokenbinding.co.uk/ You can also see Gabriela talk storytelling with Caroline Hardaker here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9VrtdBae7YgWGodbeYIoVg Theme music: Sweet Dreams by Lakey Inspired at LoFi-HipHop.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-write-direction/donations [https://redcircle.com/the-write-direction/donations]

Supersoldiers and Super Writers (with debut author Ginger Smith)

Are you looking for advice on writing and storytelling from professionals who have proven success? The Write Direction is a discussion on writing and storytelling with professional artists about their craft. This week we're talking to debut author Ginger Smith about her new debut novel The Rush's Edge. We talk about her writing process, and how she went from concept to publication. Where you can find me: Discord: https://discord.gg/P4RFMgT Twitter: https://twitter.com/AG_Macdonald [https://twitter.com/AG_Macdonald] Ginger's Twitter: https://twitter.com/GSmithauthor Music: Rising Spirits by Jay Man (YouTube) https://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox [https://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-write-direction/donations [https://redcircle.com/the-write-direction/donations]

Father in the Forest (Writing Fantasy Novels with R. K. Gold)

Are you looking for advice on writing and storytelling from professionals who have proven success? The Write Direction is a discussion on writing and storytelling with professional artists about their craft. We are back again with another episode with author R. K. Gold. This time, we're talking about his latest book, Father in the Forest. Where you can find me: Discord: https://discord.gg/P4RFMgT Twitter: https://twitter.com/AG_Macdonald [https://twitter.com/AG_Macdonald] Michael's Twitter: https://twitter.com/michaeljpryor Music: Rising Spirits by Jay Man (YouTube) https://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox [https://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-write-direction/donations [https://redcircle.com/the-write-direction/donations]

Space Samurai and Short Storytelling (with John P. Murphy)

Are you looking for advice on writing and storytelling from professionals who have proven success? The Write Direction is a discussion on writing and storytelling with professional artists about their craft. John P. Murphy is a Nebula finalist who has written several short stories, two novellas and, most recently his novel Red Noise with Angry Robot Publishing. The story is a blend of Kurosawa-like storytelling with a Deep Space Nine setting. It's a fantastic book, and if you enjoy what he has to say, I highly recommend you check out Red Noise. Where you can find me: Discord: https://discord.gg/P4RFMgT Twitter: https://twitter.com/AG_Macdonald [https://twitter.com/AG_Macdonald] John's website: https://johnpmurphy.net/ Music: Rising Spirits by Jay Man (YouTube) https://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox [https://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-write-direction/donations [https://redcircle.com/the-write-direction/donations]