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This week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil welcome back Brent Lambert to discuss chapter four of Mastering Plot Twists by Jane K. Cleland.   Links mentioned during the show: Futurescapes  Sour Milk Girls by Erin Roberts Brent C. Lambert Fiyah Lit Magazine FIYAH on Twitter Support the Show: Patreon Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @darthpops  Nick:  Website: www.brightinks.org Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org  Twitter: @BrightInks Wil:  Email: wil@justkeepwriting.org  Twitter: @wil_ralston Instagram: @wilsartrules Now, just keep writing!

This week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil sit down to celebrate hitting the 50 episode milestone! Then the guys have a blast chatting with Jennifer Udden to talk about her experiences as a literary agent, a podcaster, representation in the industry and so much more! Happy Holidays! Links mentioned during the show: Jen on Reedsy Shipping and Handling Podcast Support the Show: Patreon Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @darthpops  Nick:  Website: www.brightinks.org Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org  Twitter: @BrightInks Wil:  Email: wil@justkeepwriting.org  Twitter: @wil_ralston Instagram: @wilsartrules Now, just keep writing!

This week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil welcome back Brent Lambert to discuss chapter three of Mastering Plot Twists by Jane K. Cleland.   Links mentioned during the show: Fyrecon Brent C. Lambert Fiyah Lit Magazine FIYAH on Twitter Support the Show: Patreon Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @darthpops  Nick:  Website: www.brightinks.org Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org  Twitter: @BrightInks Wil:  Email: wil@justkeepwriting.org  Twitter: @wil_ralston Instagram: @wilsartrules Now, just keep writing!

This week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil sit down with Mur Lafferty to discuss her novel Six Wakes, her writing and podcasting careers, and so much more! Links mentioned during the show: Mur Lafferty - Find Mur!  Mur on Twitter Mur on Twitch Pick up Six Wakes here! I Should Be Writing Podcast Ditch Diggers Escape Pod Support the Show: Patreon Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @darthpops  Nick:  Website: www.brightinks.org Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org  Twitter: @BrightInks Wil:  Email: wil@justkeepwriting.org  Twitter: @wil_ralston Instagram: @wilsartrules Now, just keep writing!

This week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil welcome back Brent Lambert to discuss chapter two of Mastering Plot Twists by Jane K. Cleland.   Links mentioned during the show: Brent C. Lambert Support the Show: Patreon Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @darthpops  Nick:  Website: www.brightinks.org Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org  Twitter: @BrightInks Wil:  Email: wil@justkeepwriting.org  Twitter: @wil_ralston Instagram: @wilsartrules Now, just keep writing!

This week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil interview Dan Wells! They talk about his career writing across multiple genres, Writing Excuses, collaborative storytelling and so much more. Before the interview, the guys are joined by Brent Lambert to talk about FIYAH Con and several virtual conventions they’ve attended.  Links mentioned during the show: Dan Wells Zero G  Dave Farland Cherie Priest Support the Show: Patreon Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @darthpops  Nick:  Website: www.brightinks.org Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org  Twitter: @BrightInks Wil:  Email: wil@justkeepwriting.org  Twitter: @wil_ralston Instagram: @wilsartrules Now, just keep writing!

This week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil sit down with Brent Lambert to discuss chapter one of Mastering Plot Twists by Jane K. Cleland.   Books mentioned during the show: “Mastering Plot Twists” - Jane Cleland Lord of the Rings - J.R.R. Tolkien “Elf Stones of Shanara” - Terry Brooks “Wishsong of Shanara” - Terry Brooks “Sword of Shannara” - Terry Brooks “Dawn” - Octavia Butler “Shadows of the Apt” Adrian Tchaikovsky “Bonds of Brass” - Emily Skrutskie Drizzt series - R.A. Salvatore  “Red Rising” - Pierce Brown Rise of the Ranger - Phillip C. Quaintrell Buffy the Vampire Slayer - TV Series  “Six of Crows” - Leigh Bardugo  Brent C. Lambert Fiyah Lit Magazine FIYAH on Twitter Support the Show: Patreon Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @darthpops  Nick:  Website: www.brightinks.org Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org  Twitter: @BrightInks Wil:  Email: wil@justkeepwriting.org  Twitte

This week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil sit down with the social media maven for FIYAH Lit Magazine, Brent Lambert. They discuss his writing career so far, and his journey with FIYAH Magazine and the forthcoming FIYAH Con. Links mentioned during the show: Brent C. Lambert Twitter  Fiyah Lit Magazine FIYAH on Twitter Support the Show: Patreon Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @darthpops  Nick:  Website: www.brightinks.org Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org  Twitter: @BrightInks Wil:  Email: wil@justkeepwriting.org  Twitter: @wil_ralston Instagram: @wilsartrules Now, just keep writing!

This week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil interview Fran Wilde, author of Riverland. They talk about her career as an author, a teacher, take a deep dive into her portal fantasy, Riverland, and so much more! Links mentioned during the show: Fran Wilde Twitter  Instagram  Patreon Cooking the Books Podcast Buy “Riverland” here (hardcover) or Pre-Order Paperback - Book Shop  Order “Ship of Stolen Words” by Fran Wilde Support the Show: Patreon Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @darthpops  Nick:  Website: www.brightinks.org Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org  Twitter: @BrightInks Wil:  Email: wil@justkeepwriting.org  Twitter: @wil_ralston Instagram: @wilsartrules Now, just keep writing!

This week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil take a deep dive into Agatha Christie’s “And Then There Were None.” Note: Major spoilers for the novel! Links mentioned during the show: Save the Cat! Writes a Novel Worksheets HERE Support the Show: Patreon Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @darthpops  Nick:  Website: www.brightinks.org Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org  Twitter: @BrightInks Wil:  Email: wil@justkeepwriting.org  Twitter: @wil_ralston Instagram: @wilsartrules Now, just keep writing!

This week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil sit down with the author of David Mogo Godhunter, Suyi Davies Okungbowa! They discuss his writing career, his time in the States, and the future of his already amazing career. Links mentioned during the show: Indiebound - Find David Mogo: God Hunter.  Suyi Davies Okungbowa Jabberwocky Dune Song - Suyi Davies (Apex Magazine Issue 120) How to support BLM Organizations Support the Show: Patreon Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @darthpops  Nick:  Website: www.brightinks.org Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org  Twitter: @BrightInks Wil:  Email: wil@justkeepwriting.org  Twitter: @wil_ralston Instagram: @wilsartrules Now, just keep writing!

This week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil discuss virtual events they’ve recently attended, their latest author interviews, and an approach to novel critiques.  Show Topic: Critiques Links mentioned during the show: Save the Cat! Writes a Novel Support the Show: Patreon Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @darthpops  Nick:  Website: www.brightinks.org Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org  Twitter: @BrightInks Wil:  Email: wil@justkeepwriting.org  Twitter: @wil_ralston Instagram: @wilsartrules Now, just keep writing!

This week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil take a deep dive into the career of Maurice Broaddus. In three words, he describes his career as “angry, miraculous, perseverance.” We also talk to Maurice about his first middle-grade novel “The Usual Suspects.” With inspiration from his own children, his siblings, and his career as a middle school teacher, Maurice blends the perfect balance of mystery and tackling current societal problems.  Links mentioned during the show: www.mauricebroaddus.com Surrey International Writers Conference Find Maurice at a local bookstore!  Mary Robinette “Relentless Moon.”  Suyi Davies  Apex Magazine Apex Magazine Kick Starter Page Fireside Magazine Support the Show: Patreon Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @darthpops  Nick:  Website: www.brightinks.org Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org  Twitter: @BrightInks Wil:  Email: wil@justkeepwriting.org  Twitter: @wil_ral

This week, Mary Robinette Kowal joins us to talk about her career, writing process, and her upcoming novel, “The Relentless Moon.” This book is the latest in her Lady Astronaut series, and is set to release on July 14th!  Links mentioned during the show: Mary Robinette (pre-order directly through Mary Robinette!) The Relentless Moon (pre-order at your favorite local bookstore) Support the Show: Patreon Contact us! Discord Facebook Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @darthpops  Nick:  Website: www.brightinks.org Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org  Twitter: @BrightInks Wil:  Email: wil@justkeepwriting.org  Twitter: @wil_ralston Instagram: @wilsartrules Now, just keep writing!

It’s Pride month! This week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil announce the official social media platforms for the podcast along with our official website! Wil, as our newest team member, interviews Marshall and Nick about science fiction/fantasy and LGBTQIA characters. Check out our website www.justkeepwriting.org and give us a look and follow us on Instagram and Twitter!  Instagram: @justkeepwritingpodcast Twitter: @justkeepwritin1 Topic of the Month: Pride Month! Celebrating LGBTQ authors and characters.  This Month’s Challenge: Watch the documentary “Disclosure.” Links mentioned during the show: Black anxiety spiked after George Floyd. So thanks for checking in, but no, I'm not OK. FIYAH Lit Magazine Surrey International Writers Conference Interlude Press Authors and Books mentioned: Indiebound  N.K. Jemisin Charlie Jane Anders George R.R. Martin Tamsyn Muir Julian Winters  Rivers Solomon Annalee Newitz Adam Silvera Analee Newitz Support the Show: Patreon Contact us! Discord Facebook Marshall: Website: www.marshal

This week, Marshall and Nick are joined by Wil Ralston to discuss virtual conferences, reading black authors' work, and what they’ve been able to write given the state of the world.  (Note: Please excuse the drop in audio quality this week. Unfortunate tech issues at the time of recording.) Links mentioned during the show: SFWA How to Lose the Time War SIWC FIYAH Con A Burglar's Guide to the City Marshall’s Essay: Thanks for checking in on me, but... Black Future’s Lab - Black to the Ballot Support the Show: Patreon Contact us! Discord Facebook Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @darthpops  Nick:  Website: www.brightinks.org Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org  Twitter: @BrightInks Now, just keep writing!

This week, Marshall and Nick sit down with Erin Roberts to talk about short stories! Erin shares her approach to writing short stories as well as how she got stories like Sour Milk Girls published.  Links mentioned during the show: Erin Roberts at Writing Wonder Sour Milk Girls by Erin Roberts Erin on Twitter @nirele Support the Show: Patreon Contact us! Discord Facebook Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @darthpops  Nick:  Website: www.brightinks.org Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org  Twitter: @BrightInks Now, just keep writing!

This week, Marshall and Nick chat with Wil Ralston about short stories. They discuss two specific stories in the hopes of bringing what they learn to their own writing.  Topic of the Month: Short Stories Links mentioned during the show: Tempest Bradford - Class: Managing Social Media for Writers with K. Tempest Bradford Fiesta, 1980 Elephants and Corpses Erin Roberts Support the Show: Patreon Contact us! Discord Facebook Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @darthpops  Nick:  Website: www.brightinks.org Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org  Twitter: @BrightInks Now, just keep writing!

This week, Marshall and Nick take a listener request to discuss how they approach short fiction. If you want to suggest a topic, email us, or post on our Discord channel.  Topic of the Month: Our Approach to Writing Short Fiction Links mentioned during the show: FIYAH Magazine Brandon Sanderson Lecture #7: Short Stories — With Special Guest Instructor Mary Robinette Kowal Dan Wells’ Seven Point Story Structure mywriteclub.com  Support the Show: Patreon Contact us! Discord Facebook Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @darthpops  Nick:  Website: www.brightinks.org Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org  Twitter: @BrightInks Now, just keep writing!

This week, Marshall and Nick sit down with Wil Ralston and talk about writing through anxiety, turning hardship into creativity, books, writing the other, and so much more! (Note: We had some technical glitches so please excuse any poor audio moments) Topic: Staying Creative despite Anxiety and Uncertainty Links mentioned during the show: Wil Ralston Luke Tarzian David Mogo, Godhunter by Suyi Davies Okungbowa Beasts Made of Night by Tochi Onyebuchi Children Of Blood And Bone by Tomi Adeyemi Who Fears Death by Nnedi Okorafor Maurice Broaddus Lost Gods by Micah Yongo Daniel Jose Older  They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera Leigh Bardugo Mary Robinette Kowal Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli Support the Show: Patreon Contact us! Discord Facebook Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @darthpops  Nick:  Website: www.brightinks.org Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org  Twitter: @BrightInks Now, just keep writing!