Making Things Happen w/ Shelley Brindle

I sat down with former HBO Executive Vice President, Shelley Brindle (the woman who brought Game of Thrones from your TV to your smartphone), to talk about vision, culture, dealing with change & digital disruption, inspiring people, and basically making amazing things happen. It’s a great conversation. Don’t miss it!

Writing Wrongs w/ J.A. White

In this episode, author J.A. White and I talk names, writing routines, breaking into the business, influences, evil bowling balls, and his critically acclaimed series, THE THICKETY. Find out more at JAWhitebooks.com.

Flashback Episode w/ Debbie Ridpath Ohi

In this episode, I repost a classic interview with author /illustrator Debbie Ridpath Ohi.Listen to Debbie and Idiscussher writing, artwork, and “overnight success” story at length. You can find out more about Debbie and her work at InkyGirl.com.

Writing Wrongs w/ Marcy Beller Paul

In this episode, I talk with author Marcy Beller Paul about writing, the business of writing, stuffwe learned, and stuffwe learned the hard way. Marcy’s debut, UNDERNEATH EVERYTHING (Balzer + Bray/Harper Collins), is in storesnow. Follow Marcy on Twitter at @therealmbeller.

Something New

In thisfirst episode of my new podcast,I talk about what might bethe greatest feeling I get as a writer.Even better than selling a book, or seeing mybooks on the shelf. Those things are both vital, but from a pure love-of-the-game standpoint, nothing compares to the joy (and relief) of finishing something new.