Podcast Episodes

Who's in charge of cutting the grass before an epic battle? The history books have glossed over the importance of the pre-battle trimmers, who have prepared battlefields for action and saved many an ankle from spraining in tall grass. In this episode, we brainstorm a humorous story of two trimmers and a very magical cave.

Translate the outline to a drafted story in this episode as we attempt the most difficult aspect of writing: writing!

The days of trimming greenery have passed, and we move to the harsh castle dominated by Baron Randers...while he was alive. When Clara is first to discover his death, she must choose between forfeiting the castle back to the soldiers or playing a game of deception like no other. 

Clara and Mason must find a way to hide Baron Randers' death while convincing a band of nasty soldiers to not be so nasty or soldiery.

It's time for a game about the true heroes: the traveling cooks who feed all the adventurers! In this episode, we develop the framework for that very game. Scavenge food, manage morale, utilize resources, and prepare satisfying meals as the party's questing escalates. There is no greater honor than perishing gloriously in battle, but what is worse than doing so on an empty stomach?

In this episode, we create the geographical and political landscape to best suit our game of questing and cooking! 

Develop a host of characters with unique food preferences and attributes in this episode.

A full reading of The Unbaroned Castle.

I share a handful of my questions, surprises, and takeaways from writing the story.

A reading of the first chapter of my novel, Hazeltop and the Scale! All other chapter readings are available on the podcast as well in episodes 11-29..

A reflection on some things I appreciated regarding the worldbuilding, plot, prose, and characters of the Red Rising saga. 

What better way to avoid beginning one novel than by brainstorming another? In this episode, we outline the starting scene to launch our band of adventurers into a new, unexplored continent.

If you've never heard of Glip the Ghoul, that's because we invented him in this episode! Here, we outline a short bedtime story for kids (and ghouls)!

A full reading of my very best-to-date ghoul-bedtime-card-stacking-mischiefy story. This story is kid and ghoul friendly.

Macy feeds Finny magic fish food, and strangeness ensues.

Rody the ghoul seeks the perfect rock to give each member of his new humanamily.

Tired of their usual food, all the animals must band together to make soup. It takes a crew to stew!

Knit the (toy) Knight must save the day while all the big knights are away!