The Voice Behind the Pen

S4 Ep12: Actor Deshawn D-Will Spivey

Welcome to "The Voice Behind The Pen Podcast," I’m your host Author and Screenwriter SC Dickens.  today I have the pleasure of speaking to a very talented actor, Deshawn D-Will Spivey, whose journey from stage to screen has captivated audiences worldwide.  From his humble beginnings to his breakout roles in films like "Tubi Energy," "Dawgs for Life," and "Sloppy Seconds," Deshawn has left an indelible mark on the industry.  I will explore Deshawn's craft, from the exhilarating highs of landing his first role to the profound challenges he faced while portraying complex characters.  From the spirited camaraderie on the set of "Dawgs for Life" to the unexpected twists surrounding the removal of "Sloppy Seconds" from Tubi, Deshawn shares candid insights into his creative process and the realities of navigating fame and controversy in Hollywood. Through laughter and introspection, Deshawn reveals the essence of his artistry, offering wisdom to aspiring actors and shedding light on the transformative power of storytelling. From preparing for emotionally demanding scenes to grappling with the responsibilities of representation, Deshawn's journey is as poignant as it is inspiring. So, join me as I uncover his remarkable career and envisioning the limitless possibilities that lie ahead. So, without further ado, lets welcome my guest, Deshawn “D-Will” Spivey.

S4 Ep11: Author Mae Renfroe

WELCOME TO "THE VOICE BEHIND THE PEN PODCAST," I’M YOUR HOST AUTHOR AND SCREENWRITER SC DICKENS.  TODAY I HAVE THE PLEASURE OF SPEAKING TOTHE TALENTED AUTHOR, MAE RENFROE, WHOSE LATEST NOVEL, "HOLDING ON TO HOPE," HAS CAPTIVATED READERS FAR ANDWIDE. BUT BEYOND THE PAGES OF HER BOOK LIES A WORLD OF INSPIRATION, CREATIVITY, AND RELENTLESS DETERMINATION. SO, LET'S DELVE INTO MAE'S LITERARY JOURNEY, UNCOVERING THE SECRETS OF HER CRAFT, THE DEPTHS OF HER CHARACTERS, AND THE HEART OF HER STORYTELLING. FROM THE GENESIS OF HER NOVEL TO THE NUANCES OF HER WRITING PROCESS, WE'LL LEAVE NO STONE UNTURNED AS WE EXPLORE THE MAGIC BEHIND "HOLDING ON TO HOPE" AND THE MIND OF ITS VISIONARY CREATOR.  SO, WITHOUT FURTHER ADO, LETS WELCOME MY GUEST, MAE RENFROE.   Music created by Factz the Producer using bandlab.com [http://bandlab.com]

S4 Ep10: Producer and Author Ja'Lisa Marie Kizzie

WELCOME TO "THE VOICE BEHIND THE PEN PODCAST," I’M YOUR HOST AUTHOR AND SCREENWRITER SC DICKENS.  TODAY, I HAVE THE PLEASURE OF SPEAKING TO THE TALENTED PRODUCER, SCREENWRITER, AND AUTHOR JA’LISA MARIE KIZZEE WHOSE JOURNEY TO SUCCESS IS AS INSPIRING AS HER WORK IS COMPELLING. JA’LISA SURVIVED A DEVASTATING FIRE THAT TESTED HER RESILIENCE AND SHAPED HER PATH FORWARD. DESPITE THIS EARLY ADVERSITY, SHE EMERGED WITH A STRONGER DETERMINATION TO PURSUE HER PASSION FOR STORYTELLING.  JA’LISA'S FIRST BOOK THAT TOOK TEN YEARS TO COMPLETE, MARKED THE BEGINNING OF HER LITERARY JOURNEY.  WE'LL HEAR ABOUT THE CHALLENGES AND TRIUMPHS SHE EXPERIENCED DURING THIS DECADE-LONG PROCESS AND WHAT IT FELT LIKE TO FINALLY BRING HER STORY TO THE WORLD. I ALSO EXPLORE HER CAPTIVATING TRILOGY AND ONE OF HER UNFORGETTABLE CHARACTER’S SANDRA. JA’LISA WILL SHARE INSIGHTS INTO HOW SHE DEVELOPED SANDRA'S CHARACTER AND WHAT MAKES THIS TRILOGY SO SPECIAL TO HER AND HER READERS.  BUT JA’LISA'S TALENTS DON'T STOP AT WRITING BOOKS. HER JOURNEY INTO SCREENWRITING HAS OPENED NEW DOORS AND PROVIDED FRESH PERSPECTIVES ON STORYTELLING. SHE'LL DISCUSS HOW READING AND ANALYZING OTHER SCREENWRITERS' SCRIPTS HAS HONED HER CRAFT AND INFLUENCED HER APPROACH TO WRITING AND OF COURSE, I'LL GET A SNEAK PEEK INTO HER NEWEST PROJECT.  SO, WITHOUT FURTHER ADO, LETS WELCOME MY GUEST, JA’LISA MARIE KIZZIE.  Music created by Factz the Producer using bandlab.com [http://bandlab.com]

S4 Ep9: Author Katherine Bailey

WELCOME TO "THE VOICE BEHIND THE PEN PODCAST,"I’M YOUR HOST AUTHOR ANDSCREENWRITER SC DICKENS.  TODAY I HAVE THE PLEASURE OF SPEAKING TO AUTHOR KATHERINE BAILEY. HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED WHAT INSPIRES SOMEONE TO PICK UP A PEN AND START WRITING? HOW DO THEY DEFINE THE VERY ESSENCE OF STORYTELLING? WELL, KATHERINE SHARES HER UNCONVENTIONAL IDEAS AND BOUNDARY-PUSHING NARRATIVES, IS HERE TO UNRAVEL THOSE MYSTERIES AND MORE. JOIN ME AS I EXPLORE THE JOURNEY OF A DREAMER BORN ON GROUNDHOG DAY, WHO GRACEFULLY EMERGED FROM LIFE'S BURROW ARMED WITH SEEDS OF UNLIMITED POTENTIAL.KATHERINE'S PASSION FOR WRITING, IGNITED BY LITERARY ICONS SUCH AS MARGARET ATWOOD, JOHN GRISHAM, AND J.K. ROWLING, WHO HAS LED HER TO CRAFT TALES THAT CAPTIVATE AND INSPIRE. FROM HER DEBUT NOVEL, "NEMESIS," TO THE PLOT OF HER NEXT STORY, KATHERINE'S WRITING JOURNEY IS AS RICH AND COMPLEX AS THE CHARACTERS SHE CREATES. BUT IT'S NOT JUST ABOUT THE STORIES THEMSELVES; IT'S ABOUT THE DEEPER MEANING THEY HOLD AND THE CONNECTIONS THEY FORGE AMONG HUMANITY.  SO, WITHOUT FURTHER ADO, LETS WELCOME MY GUEST, KATHERINE BAILEY. Music created by Factz the Producer using bandlab.com [http://bandlab.com]

S4 Ep7: Actor Johnathan White

WELCOME TO "THE VOICE BEHIND THE PEN PODCAST," I’M YOUR HOST AUTHOR AND SCREENWRITER SC DICKENS AND TODAY, I WILL EMBARK ON A JOURNEY INTO THE ENIGMATIC WORLD OF AUTHOR JONATHAN WHITE. IN HIS SINFULLY TWISTED TALE, WHERE DARKNESS MEETS LIGHT AND DESIRES COLLIDE WITH MORALITY, WE ARE CONFRONTED WITH A HAUNTING QUESTION: WHAT IS THE WORTH OF ONE'S SOUL? JOIN ME AS I UNRAVEL THE COMPLEXITIES OF SACRIFICE, TEMPTATION, AND THE PURSUIT OF ULTIMATE FULFILLMENT. THROUGH A SERIES OF THOUGHT-PROVOKING QUESTIONS, WE'LL NAVIGATE THE INTRICATE WEB OF CHOICES FACED BY JONATHAN'S CHARACTERS, FROM THE HEAD OF THE DRAGON FLY COVEN, GRACE, TO THE PREACHER'S SON, JAMES, AND THE RELENTLESS TILLY, WHOSE ACTIONS THREATEN TO UNRAVEL EVERYTHING.  BE PREPARED TO EXPLORE THE BOUNDARIES OF NECESSITY AND GREED, THE DELICATE BALANCE BETWEEN DESIRE AND DAMNATION, AND THE TIMELESS STRUGGLE BETWEEN WHAT WE WANT AND WHAT WE'RE WILLING TO SACRIFICE.  SO, WITHOUT FURTHER ADO, LETS WELCOME MY GUEST JONATHAN WHITE. Music created by Factz the Producer using bandlab.com [http://bandlab.com]