If Walls Could Talk: Making The Journey Worth It
M.H. Norris As I get started, I want to take a second and congratulate my friend Jon Black on the release of his debut novel, Bel Nemeton, which is now available at 18thWall Productions’ website! It’s been so fun to get
The Raconteur Roundtable #25 – Children of Time – R Alan Siler
R. Alan Siler, editor at kOZMIC Press, joins the gang to discuss his new Doctor Who charity anthology Children of Time (which everyone contributed to). We discuss the charity (Furkids, one of the largest no-kill shelters), the contributors, and everyone's
Just Like in the Movies: Ruth Rose (#2): It’s Not a Lost Film; It’s Just that Nobody’s Looking.
Micah S. Harris I Guess that's Why They Call It Blind Adventure We last left Ruth Rose, if not atop the Empire State Building with King Kong, still at an enviable pinnacle: that of her screenwriting Hollywood career. With her first script
Bel Nemeton – Now Available
Jon Black's Bel Nemeton is officially available! Buy it here. UNCOVERING MERLIN’S TOMB A globe-trotting quest for the treasures of the historical Merlin. From the Preditors and Editors Readers’ Poll Award-Winning Author Jon Black… Carvings have been unearthed in the Middle East. They bear impossible
The Raconteur Roundtable #24 – Jon Black and the Quest for Merlin’s Tomb
Jon Black speaks about his brand new Arthurian novel, Bel Nemeton, and his time as a Benjamin Franklin impersonator. Also a discussion of his Preditor and Editors 2017 award-winning novella, "Gabriel's Trumpet." You can find Bel Nemeton here: https://18thwall.com/product/bel-nemeton James and Ben
If Walls Could Talk: The Problem with First Drafts
It takes me several drafts to even be remotely happy with what I write. I write a draft, and it takes me forever to do it. Why? Because the entire time I write the first draft, I think it’s utter garbage. James
The Raconteur Roundtable #23 – A Shot of Louise Jameson (ATA Girl and Gallifrey)
Louise Jameson discusses Gallifrey, ATA Girl, Big Finish Productions, Omega Factor, and Doctor Who. We touch on Vincent River, as well. Lou is a wonderful writer, and an engaging guest. This is one of our favorite interviews yet. The insight
Deadline Approaching: Sockhops and Séances Closes on the 15th!
One week to go! Sockhops and Séance stories need to be in by the 15th! Find the guidelines here
If Walls Could Talk: Firing the Smoking Gun
I’ll be honest with y’all, I have not had the most productive start. I’ve done some research, but as for putting actual words on the paper I’ve had a rather lackluster start to the year. Monday was probably one of my
RR #22 – Honig vs Honig – Beard and Bruening
MH sounds a little choked up during that intro. But soon all is well as James and Ben, inspired by the interview, discuss how you can invest your reader in unlikeable protagonists. Just because they're unlikeable doesn't mean your reader