Best Carriger Podcasts (2026)

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EP_66; Totes the Most 43:15

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14d ago43:15

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Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discuss preferred qualities in a travel tote. But first! Gail and Piper answer a sensitive listener question with honest recommendations, frank discussion, and travel whammy stories. Note: This episode has been rescued from the limbo of episodes lost in unexpected hiatus and was recorded over a year ago, possibly tw…

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EP_65; Top 5: Food on the Go 47:20

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Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discuss the massive life challenges that drove us into unintended hiatus before diving enthusiastically into discussing our top 5 foods on the go, specifically foods we either pack to go on adventure or foods we immediately look for upon arrival at our destination. Gail's Top 5 Hard Boiled Egg Chocolate Soy Milk Tra…

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I didn't know it would help me too 💚 Maureen Carrig's living liver donation 34:57

1M ago34:57

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🎙️In this episode of Transplant Talks, living liver donor Maureen Carrig shares the deeply personal story behind her decision to donate. After hearing about the critical need for pediatric liver transplants at Children’s Hospital Colorado, Maureen felt moved to act—and made her decision within just a few days. She describes the nerves of telling pe…

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Lauren Wolk: Write Your Own Lightning 54:02

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Today we get to share a conversation with the delightful Lauren Wolk, Newbery Honor and Caldecott winning author who crafts stories for middle-grade readers. We discuss her story development process, finding connection to place, her lyrical use of language. The stories we cherished in our childhood seem to have a magical spark to them. How can we c…

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Dave's 397-Day Fight for Life 1:04:18

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🎙️⭐Don't forget to 👍🏻and subscribe! 🚁When flight nurse Dave lifted off for what seemed like a routine helicopter transport, he had no idea it would end in catastrophe. Moments after takeoff, the helicopter crashed—killing the pilot, leaving Dave with burns over 90% of his body, and injuring his partner, who managed to scramble out. Dave was airlift…

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Gail Carriger: The Heroine’s Journey 1:07:59

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Welcome to the Epilogue...this time I'm talking to award-winning and best selling author Gail Carriger! We discuss her Parasol Protectorate and Finishing School series, the archaeology of writing, writing connected series, and most especially, the Heroine's Journey--what it is, the structure, and viewing as an alternative to the Hero's Journey. Cha…

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The Strength of My Scars - Dr. Maria Baimas-George 47:42

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https://strengthofmyscars.com/ 🎙️Today’s guest, Dr. Baimas-George, describes her transplant surgery fellowship as the hardest challenge of her career — one that brought her face to face with the full spectrum of organ donation, including the extraordinary commitment of living donors who undergo surgery they don’t medically need. She calls it “contr…

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Charlie Jane Anders: Believing in Your Characters 55:33

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This episode I talk to Hugo and Nebula award-winning author Charlie Jane Anders! In this chat, we discuss her work, including how she gets inside her characters' heads, challenging the traditional ideas of protagonist and antagonist, and writing your way through personal challenges. We discuss examples from her work including All the Birds in the S…

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EP_64; The Unplanned Hiatus and Our Return 0:56

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Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake briefly check back in regarding their unplanned hiatus to assure listeners of their (imminent) return. – – – Special thanks to Kelly for editing this episode! Thanks for listening. Travel smart. Pack the snacks! – – – Get your question featured on an episode by saying hi on social media: Facebook.com/20minDelay @20m…

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Four Kidneys, Endless Hope 52:12

7M ago52:12

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👍Don't forget to like and subscribe! 💚 🎙️In this powerful episode of #TransplantTalks we hear from Kelsey, who was diagnosed with medullary cystic kidney disease at just 17 years old after routine lab work before college revealed she was already in kidney failure. Forced to delay college and begin hemodialysis, Kelsey's journey began with a selfles…

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Elisabeth Sharp McKetta: Myth and Memoir 57:35

7M ago57:35

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Elisabeth Sharp McKetta joins me today for an episode all about how the mythology we inherit from our cultures and families, can be combined with the personal, to enhance our stories. She discusses the similarities of crafting poetry and prose, and how she weaves the magic of myth into her works, making them resonate with readers while keeping thin…

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David Slayton: Writing Your Own Story 54:29

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Write the story that only you can! For our very first episode, I am joined by David Slayton, award-winning fantasy author, to explore the connection between his life experiences and his literary work. He reflects on the struggles of growing up in an environment that marked him as different, which informs the diverse characters he crafts in his nove…

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Doctors, Depression, and Disclosure: A Conversation About Stigma 48:10

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In this powerful and deeply personal episode, we sit down with Dr. Jeff Druck, an emergency medicine physician and Vice Chair for Faculty Advancement, Transformation, and Wellbeing at The University of Utah. Dr. Druck shares his experience with depression, including the months it took him to recognize that something was wrong, and the painful reali…

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Kerre & Lola 47:21

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🎙️Don't forget to like and subscribe!👍🎙️💚 The day after her 50th birthday - also the day after she was convinced she was going to die - Kerre received the gift of life: a liver transplant. Her diagnosis was elusive, with her doctors suspecting Wilson’s disease, a rare condition that usually presents in childhood. Despite the uncertainty and the gra…

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Transplant in the Context of Migration - Ethical and Practical Challenges 45:08

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In this episode, Dr. Sixto Giusti joins us for an important conversation about the critical yet controversial topic of transplantation in the context of migration, with a particular focus on undocumented immigrants in the United States. Sixto Giusti, MD, FASN is Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Renal Diseases and Hypertension and …

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Transplantation in the Context of Migration - Ethical and Practical Challenges 45:08

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🎙️leave a review: https://tinyurl.com/5bp9ytx 👍Don't forget to like and subscribe! In this episode of @TransplantTalks-Podcast Dr. Sixto Giusti of @CUAnschutz and @UniversityofColoradoHealth joins us for an important conversation about the critical yet controversial topic of transplantation in the context of migration, with a particular focus on un…

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The Liver Lowdown with Dr. James Burton 53:52

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In this episode of Transplant Talks, @CUAnschutz liver expert, Dr. James Burton talks with us about all things liver related. Have you ever wondered how alcohol leads to liver damage? Or if binge drinking is as bad as daily drinking? What about liver cleanses - are they any good? Is acetaminophen safe when you already have liver disease? How about …

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Two Months to a Lifetime: A Story of Sobriety and Survival 46:03

1y ago46:03

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Emma is 31 years old and a native of Florida. She had worked as a bar manager for most of her adult life. She describes, “I always was too enthusiastic of a drinker and drank more than my friends,” but things got worse during COVID. It was difficult to be home for months, and she found herself just doing shot after shot all day. After COVID, she qu…

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Two Months to a Lifetime: a Story of Sobriety and Survival 46:03

1y ago46:03

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Emma is 31 years old and a native of Florida. She had worked as a bar manager for most of her adult life. She describes, “I always was too enthusiastic of a drinker and drank more than my friends,” but things got worse during COVID. It was difficult to be home for months, and she found herself just doing shot after shot all day. After COVID, she qu…

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Proving them Wrong 1:04:19

1y ago1:04:19

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Matison Deaton is a remarkable woman, with perseverance that most cannot even imagine. She was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis when she was 1 1/2 years old, so her life was filled with lots of doctors’ appointments and all kinds of things that kids just shouldn’t have to experience. She knew from a young age that she may one day need a lung transpla…

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Transporting Life 41:53

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Nic grew up around airplanes his entire childhood - his parents started a charter company right after he was born. He has always wanted to learn to fly, but he was diagnosed with a rare heart condition that required open heart surgery at the age of 15. This meant he was unable to get a pilot medical certificate, so he pursued a sports pilot's licen…

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Mariela Dances 43:54

1y ago43:54

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Mariela started dancing when she was 12 years old in Ecuador. She trained in the conservatory and then moved to New York City to attend the Martha Graham School of Contemporary Dance. For her, dancing is like breathing, is part of her culture, and is a way of meditation. In 2014, she ended up in the hospital with liver problems, but no one really k…

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One Kidney and the Boston Marathon 30:30

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Mike is a business owner, tattoo artist, and marathoner. He ran the Boston Marathon just 32 days after donating his kidney to a stranger. The same strength and determination that led Mike to pursue sobriety more than ten years ago led him to not even think twice when he learned his friend and running buddy needed a kidney. He donated a kidney anony…

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Miss Tampa Part 2 28:17

1y ago28:17

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Casana Fink is an author, entrepreneur, Miss America Contestant, and organ donation advocate. Casana knows she wants to be a living donor at some point but isn't sure on the right timing. In this episode of Transplant Talks, co-hosts Anastasia Henry and Rachel Davis, MD, talk through this decision with Casana Fink. They discuss the differences betw…

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Miss Tampa Part 1 35:37

1y ago35:37

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Miss Tampa, Casana Fink, is an author, entrepreneur, Miss America contestant, and organ donation advocate. After her father received an organ transplant in 2013, she has devoted herself to championing this cause. Anastasia Henry, Executive Director of the American Transplant Foundation joins psychiatrist and living liver donor, Rachel Davis, MD, to…

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Molly and Lydia's Story - Living Liver Donation 1:12:17

1y ago1:12:17

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Lydia donated more than half of her liver to her childhood friend, Molly, just a few months ago. They are both incredible people, and their story is one of perseverance, strength, and the strongest kind of friendship. Due to their religious beliefs, they did not want to receive blood products, and they had the utmost confidence in their surgeon, Dr…

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Exploring the Psychology of Altruism 38:24

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🎙️Audio only (Originally published April 9, 2024) Season 1, Episode 6 Dr. Marsh, a professor of psychology and an altruism researcher at Georgetown University, collaborates with our Director of Psychological Services, Dr. Tyler Branagan, alongside our host and psychiatrist, Dr. Rachel Davis. Together, they delve into the driving forces behind altru…

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Dr. Abigail Marsh: Altruism Researcher 39:49

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🎙️Audio only (Originally published February 16, 2024) Season 1, Episode 5 Dr. Marsh is an altruism researcher at Georgetown University. She interviews Dr. Rachel Davis about her altruistic living liver donation and what motivates altruistic giving, especially among living donors. Tune in to listen to this thought-provoking episode.…

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Barbara and Casey - Living Liver Donation and COVID-19 47:08

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🎙️Audio only (Originally published January 31, 2024) Season 1, Episode 4 In this episode, we explore the remarkable journey of Barbara Gould, who, after a grueling battle with COVID-19, received a life-saving liver transplant from Casey Czerpak, a selfless living donor. We'll talk about their moving journey, the challenges they faced, and how their…

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Double Donation - Brandi Thornton & Dr. Whitney Jackson 39:29

2y ago39:29

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🎙️Audio only (Originally aired December 1, 2023) Season 1, Episode 3 In this episode of Transplant Talks, we're thrilled to welcome Brandi Thornton, a double living donor, and Dr. Whitney Jackson, our Medical Director of Living Donor Liver Transplantation. Brandi shares her inspiring journey as a double donor, offering unique insights into her expe…

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First Robotic Living Liver Donation in the Rocky Mountain Region 39:03

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🎙️Audio only (Originally published November 1, 2023) Season 1, Episode 2 In this month's Transplant Talks episode, we feature Danel Kuhlmann, Colorado’s first robotic living liver donor. She is not only a living liver donor but also a kidney donor to her mother. She compares her traditional kidney donation to this cutting-edge robotic procedure wit…

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Hispanic Heritage Month - Dr. Sixto Giusti 36:37

2y ago36:37

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🎙️Audio Only (Originally published October 13, 2023) Season 1, Episode 1 This month, in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we are excited to have Dr. Sixto Giusti joining us. Dr. Giusti is a nephrologist and is the Director of the Hispanic Transplant Clinic at our center. In this episode we discuss our Hispanic Clinic, living kidney donation and som…

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Writing Ghost Stories (with The Indy Author's Matty Dalrymple and Activated Author's Daniel Willcocks) 1:27:02

2+ y ago1:27:02

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We recently went live over on YouTube to talk all things ghost-story writing with Matty Dalrymple, from The Indy Author, and Daniel Willcocks, from Activated Authors. Here's the recording from the live. If you'd prefer to watch it, you can find a recording of the stream here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ax5GPypvkyo…

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Self-care, energy levels, and looking ahead 13:14

3y ago13:14

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It’s time for a very important announcement! Productivity for Writers: https://amzn.to/3Yie2zq * Writing Myths: https://amzn.to/3VXeSQG * How to Write Believable Characters: https://amzn.to/3VTr2df * Backstory course: www.writerscookbook.com/backstory Merch: www.writerscookbook.com/merch Chatter – Ethan Kross: https://amzn.to/3FrPxqX * Kristina’s a…

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Just 4 Mins of us Not Being Able to Speak, Read Our Own Scripts, or Get Zoom to Behave... 4:36

3y ago4:36

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As you’ve probably noticed, we’re trying to make things easier for ourselves by using a pre-recorded intro/outro. Turns out that recording that was easier said than done. Here’s what happened behind the scenes…By The Writer's Cookbook

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Blunders, Bumbles, and Bloopers 5:08

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Basically a compilation of all the times we couldn't speak or got interrupted while recording season 6.By The Writer's Cookbook

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Analytics for Authors (Full Interview with Gail Carriger) 1:28:50

3y ago1:28:50

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Gail Carriger has multiple NYT bestsellers and over a million books in print in dozens of different languages. She writes comedies of manners mixed with urban fantasy (and sexy queer joy as G. L. Carriger). She is best known for the Parasol Protectorate and Finishing School series. She was once an archaeologist and is fond of shoes, octopuses, and …

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Don't Forget Your Climax! How to Write Epic Endings 43:13

3y ago43:13

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It's easy to lose momentum as you write, spending all your energy on your beginning and fizzling out as you push yourself to finish your book. But your climax is one of the most important parts of your book. Here's how to make sure your ending is epic. In this episode, you'll learn: How a bad (or no) climax can make your readers feel Why your book …

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How to Create a Large, Diverse Cast Your Readers Will Love 36:18

3y ago36:18

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This week on The Writer's Mindset we share tips on how you can create a large, diverse cast of characters your readers will love just as much as you do. In this episode, you'll learn: Why it's important to have a diverse cast Ways to bring your characters to lifeBy The Writer's Cookbook

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How to Get to Know Your Characters Better 1:30

3y ago1:30

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Visit www.writerscookbook.com/backstory today to grab your spotBy The Writer's Cookbook

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Writing Habits and Accountability (with Clarissa Gosling) 30:31

3y ago30:31

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Clarissa has always lived more in the world of daydream and fiction than in reality. In her writing she explores purpose and belonging across worlds. Having never found an actual portal to faeryland, she creates her own fantastical worlds where dragons, fae and other magical creatures rule. She now lives in the Netherlands with her family, where sh…

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Analytics for Authors Part 2 (with Gail Carriger) 40:06

3y ago40:06

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Part two of our interview with Gail! Gail Carriger has multiple NYT bestsellers and over a million books in print in dozens of different languages. She writes comedies of manners mixed with urban fantasy (and sexy queer joy as G. L. Carriger). She is best known for the Parasol Protectorate and Finishing School series. She was once an archaeologist …

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Analytics for Authors Part 1 (with Gail Carriger) 51:47

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Part 2 coming next week! Part one of our interview with Gail if you'd prefer to listen to it in two chunks :) Gail Carriger has multiple NYT bestsellers and over a million books in print in dozens of different languages. She writes comedies of manners mixed with urban fantasy (and sexy queer joy as G. L. Carriger). She is best known for the Parasol…

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Plotting Made Simple (with Shane Millar) 59:00

3y ago59:00

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Shane Millar is a Fictionary Certified Story Coach and the author of the Write Better Fiction craft guides. He is also the author of the Myth & Magic urban fantasy thriller series (writing as S. W. Millar). Shane holds a BA in journalism and is a member of The Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi). He lives in Buckinghamshire, England. He has take…

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Cancer, Writing, and Motivation (with Clare Stevens) 44:29

3y ago44:29

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Clare grew up in Somerset but has lived most of her adult life in Nottingham, with brief sojourns in four other UK cities. She began her career as a journalist with the Nottingham Post group before working as a press officer and communications manager in the Government Communications Network. She began writing her first novel, Blue Tide Rising, whi…

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How to Juggle Writing and a Full-Time Job (with J.W. Judge) 37:34

3+ y ago37:34

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J. W. Judge is a lawyer by day and a novelist in the early morning hours before the sun wakes all the other creatures. His writing is fueled by vivid dreams and an overactive imagination. He is the author of the dark fantasy trilogy The Zauberi Chronicles and has most recently written a book for writers, Write Your Novel One Day at a Time: How to W…