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#165: Soothsayers, AI Tools, and the South Asian Experience with Reenita Hora
Podcast Joey Held 8/2/23 Podcast Joey Held 8/2/23

#165: Soothsayers, AI Tools, and the South Asian Experience with Reenita Hora

Screenwriter, novelist and audio producer Reenita Hora discusses how to find your perfect audience, ways to use AI to improve your writing, and South Asian culture.

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#149: Remembering the Totally Rad 80s with Chris Clews
Podcast Joey Held 2/15/23 Podcast Joey Held 2/15/23

#149: Remembering the Totally Rad 80s with Chris Clews

Chris Clews shares lessons from 80s pop culture, how he’s turned that into a career, and what we need to bring back from the decade.

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#125: Writing Collaborations and Poetry Collections with Francis Daulerio
Podcast Joey Held 8/3/22 Podcast Joey Held 8/3/22

#125: Writing Collaborations and Poetry Collections with Francis Daulerio

Writer Francis Daulerio shares his collaboration tips, the top ways to market a book, and why existentialism can help you find meaning and joy.

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#121: Food Puns, Motherhood, and Cooking Essentials with Marie Saba
Podcast Joey Held 7/6/22 Podcast Joey Held 7/6/22

#121: Food Puns, Motherhood, and Cooking Essentials with Marie Saba

Marie Saba shares the inspiration behind her book Don't Worry Be Ha-PEA: 101 Deliciously Clever Food Puns, and how being a mother has helped her pursue creative endeavors.

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#118: Storytelling Tips and Murder Writing with Carlos Allende
Podcast Joey Held 6/15/22 Podcast Joey Held 6/15/22

#118: Storytelling Tips and Murder Writing with Carlos Allende

Fiction writer and media scholar Carlos Allende shares his best storytelling tips, writing techniques, and why it’s fun to write characters people don’t want to root for.

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#116: How to Make Someone's Day with Howard H. Prager
Podcast Joey Held 6/1/22 Podcast Joey Held 6/1/22

#116: How to Make Someone's Day with Howard H. Prager

Howard H. Prager shares how to make someone's day, his favorite Lindt chocolates, and what it's like playing the tuba.

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#113: Working at a Grocery Store in the Middle of a Pandemic with Adam Kaat
Podcast Joey Held 5/11/22 Podcast Joey Held 5/11/22

#113: Working at a Grocery Store in the Middle of a Pandemic with Adam Kaat

Author Adam Kaat shares what it was like to work at Whole Foods as the pandemic was roaring around us.

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#107: The Beatles, Hollywood Writing, and Creative Ambition with Dan Greenberger
Podcast Joey Held 3/30/22 Podcast Joey Held 3/30/22

#107: The Beatles, Hollywood Writing, and Creative Ambition with Dan Greenberger

Author Dan Greenberger talks writing about The Beatles, Hollywood adventures, and his favorite songs sung by John, Paul, and George (sorry, Ringo).

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#105: Mystery Novels and Teaching Writing with John Copenhaver
Podcast Joey Held 3/16/22 Podcast Joey Held 3/16/22

#105: Mystery Novels and Teaching Writing with John Copenhaver

John Copenhaver shares his planning process for mystery books, his top marketing tips, and how to be a valued part of the writing community.

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#92: Book Writing, Organization, and Cinnamon Rolls with Allyson Chapa
Podcast Joey Held 11/24/21 Podcast Joey Held 11/24/21

#92: Book Writing, Organization, and Cinnamon Rolls with Allyson Chapa

Ever wanted to write a book? This episode is a crash course in that, featuring Allyson Chapa, author of The Marching Ant.

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#81: Starting a Blog, Video Magic, and Getting Out of a Rut with Chelsea Austin
Podcast Joey Held 9/8/21 Podcast Joey Held 9/8/21

#81: Starting a Blog, Video Magic, and Getting Out of a Rut with Chelsea Austin

Chelsea Austin chats about growing up with two gay dads, her favorite theater role, and what it means to be a worthiness warrior.

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#80: Basketball, Autism, and Staying Centered with Anthony Ianni
Podcast Joey Held 9/1/21 Podcast Joey Held 9/1/21

#80: Basketball, Autism, and Staying Centered with Anthony Ianni

Anthony Ianni chats about his journey as the first autistic D-I basketball player, and how he’s had a successful career as a speaker and now author.

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#66: The Book Doctor Is In with Stacey Aaronson
Podcast Joey Held 5/26/21 Podcast Joey Held 5/26/21

#66: The Book Doctor Is In with Stacey Aaronson

Author Stacey Aaronson shares how to write and publish a book in nine months, her design work, and the special bond with her mother.

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#58: Traveling Adventures and Inside the Writing Process with Chris Coppel
Podcast Joey Held 3/31/21 Podcast Joey Held 3/31/21

#58: Traveling Adventures and Inside the Writing Process with Chris Coppel

Author Chris Coppel shares how he’s written ten novels in a year and a half, his publishing process, and his worst gig as a musician.

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#54: This Was Always About Basketball with Craig Leener
Podcast Joey Held 3/3/21 Podcast Joey Held 3/3/21

#54: This Was Always About Basketball with Craig Leener

Author Craig Leener joins the podcast to discuss writing a trilogy, book marketing, and his favorite beers.

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#44: Spreading Holiday Cheer and Writing Books with Caroline Henrich
Podcast Joey Held 12/9/20 Podcast Joey Held 12/9/20

#44: Spreading Holiday Cheer and Writing Books with Caroline Henrich

Author Caroline Henrich talks her book A Very Lappy Christmas, the impact of helping others, and gives us a peek inside her very full household.

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#23: How to Write a Book People Want to Read with Michael C. Bland
Podcast Joey Held 7/8/20 Podcast Joey Held 7/8/20

#23: How to Write a Book People Want to Read with Michael C. Bland

Author Michael C. Bland discusses his new book The Price of Safety, and shares tips and insights on putting a book together, from writing to marketing and much more.

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