Peace through failure | author Dale Stromberg on the importance of trying for your dreams

Peace through failure | author Dale Stromberg on the importance of trying for your dreams

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2297835/fan_mail/new] Join us for a candid episode of Writers Drinking Whiskey, where we explore the reality behind writing a novel and the lessons every aspiring author should know. Dive into honest discussions about the difference between talent and the work required to create lasting stories, and discover why authentic, uninhibited conversations are crucial in today’s media landscape. We’ll share insights on overcoming the allure of easy recognition, why connecting directly with readers matters more than ever, and practical advice for writers struggling to bring their ideas to life. Whether you’re a reader eager to meet today’s best storytellers or a writer stuck in creative limbo, this episode delivers motivation, industry insights, and the power of perseverance directly from those who have been there. Learn more about Dale: https://dalestromberg.jimdofree.com/ Thanks for tuning in! If you’d like to support the show, please consider joining us on Substack or picking up a book (or two). Links below! For exclusive perks and free fiction, join the crew on Substack. All of these WDW episodes are there, as well as host William R. Hincy's bonkers, rock-n-roll satire, PIRATES OF APPALACHIA: https://wrhincy.substack.com/ [https://wrhincy.substack.com/]  Pick up a book here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/William-R.-Hincy/author/B07ZYB5FHZ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=comments&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHFEVTZfUXZIS2ttbERNbGVLcnptdTlrUG5jUXxBQ3Jtc0ttUFdEX0JsVGRJVjlxUGJpa1RlN21hRlVuSDlybUpXSXZCMDlaU0ZqWXQ1WUt5eFhDSkk3RTlfVlRiNFRRN3BWaFkyLVYxLVJNQVdfSXpFSGNxRjFKczRmNDk0azZmMWg3M2VYVjRudzdnNmxBNno4QQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fstores%2FWilliam-R.-Hincy%2Fauthor%2FB07ZYB5FHZ] Finally, shoot your feedback, suggestions, and guest requests to writersdrinking@gmail.com Show less

The missing plane | inside the mind of MH370 investigator Jeff Wise

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2297835/fan_mail/new] Join us in welcoming aviation journalist and author Jeff Wise to Writers Drinking Whiskey for a riveting discussion about the mysterious disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370. Jeff, author of "The Taking of MH370" and "Extreme Fear," shares his extensive investigation into what might have happened to the missing Boeing 777, including evidence suggesting Russian involvement and a wider conspiracy. This episode offers rare insights into both aviation investigation and the writing process behind turning complex research into accessible storytelling. Thanks for tuning in! If you’d like to support the show, please consider joining us on Substack or picking up a book (or two). Links below! For exclusive perks and free fiction, join the crew on Substack. All of these WDW episodes are there, as well as host William R. Hincy's bonkers, rock-n-roll satire, PIRATES OF APPALACHIA: https://wrhincy.substack.com/ [https://wrhincy.substack.com/]  Pick up a book here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/William-R.-Hincy/author/B07ZYB5FHZ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=comments&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHFEVTZfUXZIS2ttbERNbGVLcnptdTlrUG5jUXxBQ3Jtc0ttUFdEX0JsVGRJVjlxUGJpa1RlN21hRlVuSDlybUpXSXZCMDlaU0ZqWXQ1WUt5eFhDSkk3RTlfVlRiNFRRN3BWaFkyLVYxLVJNQVdfSXpFSGNxRjFKczRmNDk0azZmMWg3M2VYVjRudzdnNmxBNno4QQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fstores%2FWilliam-R.-Hincy%2Fauthor%2FB07ZYB5FHZ] Finally, shoot your feedback, suggestions, and guest requests to writersdrinking@gmail.com Show less

Exploring the Occult: Hurricane Katrina, Casket Girls, and the Eternal Allure of Vampires

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2297835/fan_mail/new] Learn more about Marita Voyvod-Crandle: https://www.maritawoywodcrandle.com/  For exclusive perks and free fiction, join the crew on Substack. All of these WDW episodes are there, as well as host William R. Hincy's bonkers, rock-n-roll satire, PIRATES OF APPALACHIA: https://wrhincy.substack.com/  In this episode of Writers Drinking Whiskey, we delve into the fascinating intersection of vampire lore and creative entrepreneurship with a unique author and shop owner who has reimagined what vampire-themed books and business can be. Rejecting typical occult imagery like skulls, Marita Voyvod-Crandle instead curates an experience centered around items vampires themselves would treasure—leather journals, antique fountain pens, and objects that emphasize magic over macabre. This conversation about authenticity in supernatural spaces, creative business development, and the subtle art of worldbuilding that extends beyond fiction into physical retail experiences will leave you laughing and thinking.  Today’s drinking game: drink whenever we say “vampire!”  Thanks for tuning in! If you’d like to support the show, please consider joining us on Substack or picking up a book (or two). Links below! For exclusive perks and free fiction, join the crew on Substack. All of these WDW episodes are there, as well as host William R. Hincy's bonkers, rock-n-roll satire, PIRATES OF APPALACHIA: https://wrhincy.substack.com/ [https://wrhincy.substack.com/]  Pick up a book here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/William-R.-Hincy/author/B07ZYB5FHZ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=comments&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHFEVTZfUXZIS2ttbERNbGVLcnptdTlrUG5jUXxBQ3Jtc0ttUFdEX0JsVGRJVjlxUGJpa1RlN21hRlVuSDlybUpXSXZCMDlaU0ZqWXQ1WUt5eFhDSkk3RTlfVlRiNFRRN3BWaFkyLVYxLVJNQVdfSXpFSGNxRjFKczRmNDk0azZmMWg3M2VYVjRudzdnNmxBNno4QQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fstores%2FWilliam-R.-Hincy%2Fauthor%2FB07ZYB5FHZ] Finally, shoot your feedback, suggestions, and guest requests to writersdrinking@gmail.com Show less

Stolen skulls, mystic beasts, and secret societies

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2297835/fan_mail/new] Learn more about Colin Dickey here: https://colindickey.com/ Join host William R. Hincy on Writers Drinking Whiskey for an engaging conversation with author Colin Dickey, as they delve into the underworlds of UFOs, conspiracy theories, modern monsters, haunted history, and stolen skulls. Join our COMMUNITY on YouTube to watch every episode, often months before they premiere: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFzTDOurLi5HJkl_B5_JXDA/join  Affiliate links:  EditGPT: https://editgpt.app/?via=wdw  Find William’s book: https://www.amazon.com/stores/William-R.-Hincy/author/B07ZYB5FHZ Bios:  William R. Hincy: “Some people run from their demons; others sit down and have cocktails with theirs.” William R. Hincy is a man who does and writes about the latter. Having become a writer after deciding it was the only sensible thing for a problem drinker to do, Hincy aspires to use literature to connect society on an emotional level through characters who no longer create messes but have instead become the mess. Between rounds, Hincy has won 3 American Fiction Awards, an International Book Award, and his personal anthology of short fiction WITHOUT EXPIRATION was named one of the Best Books of 2020 by Kirkus Reviews. He now lives outside Los Angeles with his wife and kids, having found solace in the notion that the only things sacred are self and whiskey-winged interludes. Colin Dickey is the author of five books of nonfiction: Under the Eye of Power: How Fear of Secret Societies Shapes American Democracy; The Unidentified: Mythical Monsters, Alien Encounters, and Our Obsession with the Unexplained; Ghostland: An American History in Haunted Places; Afterlives of the Saints: Stories from the Ends of Faith; and Cranioklepty: Grave Robbing and the Search for Genius. He is also the co-editor (with Joanna Ebenstein) of The Morbid Anatomy Anthology. He has written on fringe culture, conspiracy belief, the paranormal and the occult, as well as death and dying, for a variety of publications, including The New Republic, Lapham’s Quarterly, The Believer, Slate.com, The Atlantic, The Los Angeles Times, and The Smithsonian, among many others. Socials: Web: https://williamrhincy.com/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wrhincy  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wrhincy/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wrhincy/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/WRhincy  Brought to you by Whiskey-Winged Lit Fiction for the modern reader. Life is the accumulation of scars—tell the stories!  Here we go! #podcast #booktube #authortube #booktok  Thanks for tuning in! If you’d like to support the show, please consider joining us on Substack or picking up a book (or two). Links below! For exclusive perks and free fiction, join the crew on Substack. All of these WDW episodes are there, as well as host William R. Hincy's bonkers, rock-n-roll satire, PIRATES OF APPALACHIA: https://wrhincy.substack.com/ [https://wrhincy.substack.com/]  Pick up a book here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/William-R.-Hincy/author/B07ZYB5FHZ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=comments&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHFEVTZfUXZIS2ttbERNbGVLcnptdTlrUG5jUXxBQ3Jtc0ttUFdEX0JsVGRJVjlxUGJpa1RlN21hRlVuSDlybUpXSXZCMDlaU0ZqWXQ1WUt5eFhDSkk3RTlfVlRiNFRRN3BWaFkyLVYxLVJNQVdfSXpFSGNxRjFKczRmNDk0azZmMWg3M2VYVjRudzdnNmxBNno4QQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fstores%2FWilliam-R.-Hincy%2Fauthor%2FB07ZYB5FHZ] Finally, shoot your feedback, suggestions, and guest requests to writersdrinking@gmail.com Show less

The Literary Rebel's Guide: Richie Billing on Writing Against the Grain

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2297835/fan_mail/new] Learn more about guest Richie Billings here: https://richiebilling.com/  For exclusive perks and free fiction, join the crew on Substack. All of these WDW episodes are there, as well as host William R. Hincy's bonkers, rock-n-roll satire, PIRATES OF APPALACHIA: https://wrhincy.substack.com/   Join host William R. Hincy for another spirited edition of Writers Drinking Whiskey featuring acclaimed author Richie Billing, who offers candid insights into the modern publishing landscape where controversial takes and speaking truth to power have become increasingly difficult for writers. This literary happy hour delves deep into how the industry has shifted toward safer content, the challenges authors face when pushing boundaries, and what it means to maintain artistic integrity in today's publishing climate. Billing shares his personal experiences navigating these waters while both host and guest enjoy fine whiskey, creating the perfect blend of literary discussion and relaxed conversation that writers, readers, and industry professionals won't want to miss. Join our COMMUNITY on YouTube to watch every episode, often months before they premiere: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFzTDOurLi5HJkl_B5_JXDA/join  Thanks for tuning in! If you’d like to support the show, please consider joining us on Substack or picking up a book (or two). Links below! For exclusive perks and free fiction, join the crew on Substack. All of these WDW episodes are there, as well as host William R. Hincy's bonkers, rock-n-roll satire, PIRATES OF APPALACHIA: https://wrhincy.substack.com/ [https://wrhincy.substack.com/]  Pick up a book here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/William-R.-Hincy/author/B07ZYB5FHZ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=comments&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHFEVTZfUXZIS2ttbERNbGVLcnptdTlrUG5jUXxBQ3Jtc0ttUFdEX0JsVGRJVjlxUGJpa1RlN21hRlVuSDlybUpXSXZCMDlaU0ZqWXQ1WUt5eFhDSkk3RTlfVlRiNFRRN3BWaFkyLVYxLVJNQVdfSXpFSGNxRjFKczRmNDk0azZmMWg3M2VYVjRudzdnNmxBNno4QQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fstores%2FWilliam-R.-Hincy%2Fauthor%2FB07ZYB5FHZ] Finally, shoot your feedback, suggestions, and guest requests to writersdrinking@gmail.com Show less