Ep 30: Craft Talk, Weekend Grilling Menus, Indy 500 talk + more

<p>The guys briefly recap the weekend that was FantaSci 2021 then shift gears to an in-depth discussion about the craft of writing stories. Other topics discussed include the Indy 500, holiday cookout talk, summer reading recommendations, and more.</p> <p><em>Segment 1: FantaSci and Craft Talk</em></p> <p>Main Topics Discussed include:</p> <ul> <li>Inspirations</li> <li>Worldbuilding tips</li> <li>Character Origins and Development</li> <li>Story Structure/Outlining vs. Pantzing</li> <li>Building Good Writer Habits</li> <li>Personal Tips and Advice for New Writers</li> </ul> <p><em>Halftime</em></p> <p>The guys break down the latest happenings around Chris Kennedy Publishing including this week’s new release, titled <a href= "https://chriskennedypublishing.com/book-series/watch-the-skies/">SHADOWS</a> from William Alan Webb. This is the third and final novella in the first half of the “Murphy’s Lawless: Watch the Skies” series.  </p> <p>Ian also runs down the latest pre-order perks and specials from the Chris Kennedy Publishing newsletter and reveals yet another author who will be joining the Lasers and Lagers event June 29 in Panama City, FL.</p> <p><em>Segment 2: Pod Mail</em></p> <p>The guys take listener questions about:</p> <ul> <li>The 2021 Indy 500, Sports = the Great Unifier</li> <li>Memorial Day weekend grillout menus, Ian still hasn’t mastered the art of cooking good ribs</li> <li>Rob’s new job as head of New Mythology Press</li> <li>Summer reading recommendations</li> </ul> <p>As always, 5-star reviews of the show are much appreciated on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you subscribe.</p>