Award-winning author James Carpenter joins us in this episode to share his journey and experiences with writing. Jim details his early love for poetry and writing, as well as how he overcame certain obstacles to return to writing and become a published author. His two novels, No Place to Pray and 19 To Go detail some interesting and important stories to tell, and if you enjoy gothic literature, then Jim's books are for you. You can learn more about him and his books at https://jamescarpenterllc.com/

Gerri Mahn is a writer who has worked in various fields of the literary world. She is also the Vice President and Director of Programming for the South Jersey Writers Group. In this episode, Gerri shares her experience with writing groups and communities, and we discuss the importance of writers surrounding themselves with the right groups in order to grow and succeed.

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In this episode with book reviewer Michael Crow, we break down and analyze everything fantasy. We analyze everything from Game of Thrones and The Wheel of Time to our thoughts on House of the Dragon and The Rings of Power. Michael Crow is a treasure trove of information on the fantasy genre, and if you're looking for some great authors to read or just want to hear some great feedback on fantasy series and shoes, definitely listen in!