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Writers talking about writing. Writers talking about publishing. Writers talking about life. Authors Terry Mixon, Paul E Cooley, and Veronica Giguerre interview, babble, and usually cover a number of disassociated topics.
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Fifty years ago, Mira, humanity’s last hope to find new resources, exited the solar system bound for Proxima Centauri b. Seven years into her mission, all transmissions ceased without warning. Mira and her crew were presumed lost. Humanity, unified during her construction, splintered into insurgency and rebellion. Now, an outpost orbiting Pluto has detected a distress call from an unpowered object entering Sol space: Mira has returned. When all attempts at communications fail, S&R Black, a S ...
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Author David Wood and guests talk about the writing life, the craft, and how to succeed in publishing.
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The Black: Oceania - Episode 07 - Buoy Support the podcast by purchasing Sacculina Ebook/Paperback available from Amazon Become a member for exclusive content Written by Paul E Cooley Text Copyright: ©2023 Paul E Cooley Audiobook Copyright: ©2025 Paul E Cooley Support the podcast and get access to published and unpublished books all voiced by the a…
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Neptune Scars - Episode 18 - Nexus Support the podcast by purchasing The Derelict Saga Ebook/Paperbacks available from Amazon Audiobooks available from all major retailers Become a member for exclusive content Written by Paul E Cooley Text Copyright: ©2023 Paul E Cooley Audiobook Copyright: ©2023 Paul E Cooley Support the podcast and get access to …
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Rafters - The Black: Oceania - Episode 06
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Neptune Scars - Episode ## - ## Support the podcast by purchasing The Derelict Saga Ebook/Paperbacks available from Amazon Audiobooks available from all major retailers Become a member for exclusive content Written by Paul E Cooley Text Copyright: ©2023 Paul E Cooley Audiobook Copyright: ©2023 Paul E Cooley Support the podcast and get access to pub…
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Chat asks what indies can learn from traditional publishers and vice versa. Prepare for opinions... Our links: Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley Paul's site: https://shadowpublications.com Terry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/ Veronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/ DRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP Enjoy the show? Consid…
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The Church - The Black: Oceania - Episode 05
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Preparations - Neptune Scars - Episode 16
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Is there a difference between a plot and a sidequest? How do you know which one you're telling? And can an entire book be a sidequest? Terry wants to know. Our links: Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley Paul's site: https://shadowpublications.com Terry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/ Veronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/ DRS Disco…
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The Black: Oceania - Episode 04 - Makada Support the podcast by purchasing The Black: Evolution Ebook/Paperback available from Amazon Become a member for exclusive content Written by Paul E Cooley Text Copyright: ©2023 Paul E Cooley Audiobook Copyright: ©2025 Paul E Cooley Support the podcast and get access to published and unpublished books all vo…
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Neptune Scars - Episode 15 - Alert Support the podcast by purchasing The Derelict Saga Ebook/Paperbacks available from Amazon Audiobooks available from all major retailers Become a member for exclusive content Written by Paul E Cooley Text Copyright: ©2023 Paul E Cooley Audiobook Copyright: ©2023 Paul E Cooley Support the podcast and get access to …
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Briefing - The Black: Oceania - Episode 03
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Neptune Scars - Episode 14 - Seal Support the podcast by purchasing The Derelict Saga Ebook/Paperbacks available from Amazon Audiobooks available from all major retailers Become a member for exclusive content Written by Paul E Cooley Text Copyright: ©2023 Paul E Cooley Audiobook Copyright: ©2023 Paul E Cooley Support the podcast and get access to p…
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What are some of the pros and cons of using real-life events in your work? Do they make good backdrops or should you avoid them? Our links: Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley Paul's site: https://shadowpublications.com Terry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/ Veronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/ DRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQ…
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The Animals - The Black: Oceania - Episode 02
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Anger The Rip - Neptune Scars - Episode 13
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Welcome To PNG - The Black: Oceania - Episode 01
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Neptune Scars - Episode 12 - Training Support the podcast by purchasing The Derelict Saga Ebook/Paperbacks available from Amazon Audiobooks available from all major retailers Become a member for exclusive content Written by Paul E Cooley Text Copyright: ©2023 Paul E Cooley Audiobook Copyright: ©2023 Paul E Cooley Support the podcast and get access …
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What can writers learn from role-playing game design? Do role-playing games help writers grasp character and universe? The DRS Crew discusses. Chat will bring their dice. Our links: Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley Paul's site: https://shadowpublications.com Terry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/ Veronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica…
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Light - The Black: Evolution - Episode 21 - Finale
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Neptune Scars - Episode 11 - Printing Support the podcast by purchasing The Derelict Saga Ebook/Paperbacks available from Amazon Audiobooks available from all major retailers Become a member for exclusive content Written by Paul E Cooley Text Copyright: ©2023 Paul E Cooley Audiobook Copyright: ©2023 Paul E Cooley Support the podcast and get access …
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Binge Writing, Recovery, and Creativity
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What is "binge writing?" How do you get into the zone? More importantly, are there any 12 step programs to help you recover? Creativity isn't stagnant. It comes and goes, no matter how skilled you are. Are there any strategies for conjuring it? Chat will recommend coffee. Our links: Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley Paul's site: https://…
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Amazon Shenanigans -- We Own Nothing
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Amazon is removing the ability to download books you purchase to your computer, making all your ebooks ephemeral except via their app or their hardware. What do the DRS crew think about this change? Chat will bring their old USB cables. Our links: Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley Paul's site: https://shadowpublications.com Terry's site:…
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Provocateur Writing and Attraction Marketing
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Terry wonders about provocative writing, and V questions whether authenticity makes good marketing. Paul, meanwhile, thinks about the Antarctic as a setting for stories. Chat will bring their crayons. Our links: Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley Paul's site: https://shadowpublications.com Terry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/ Veronic…
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Evolution - The Black: Evolution - Episode 20
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Neptune Scars - Episode 10 - The Probe Support the podcast by purchasing The Derelict Saga Ebook/Paperbacks available from Amazon Audiobooks available from all major retailers Become a member for exclusive content Written by Paul E Cooley Text Copyright: ©2023 Paul E Cooley Audiobook Copyright: ©2023 Paul E Cooley Support the podcast and get access…
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Givens - The Black: Evolution - Episode 19
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Dickerson's New Friend - Neptune Scars - Episode 09
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Ducts - The Black: Evolution - Episode 18
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Neptune Scars - Episode 08 - Scramble Support the podcast by purchasing The Derelict Saga Ebook/Paperbacks available from Amazon Audiobooks available from all major retailers Become a member for exclusive content Written by Paul E Cooley Text Copyright: ©2023 Paul E Cooley Audiobook Copyright: ©2023 Paul E Cooley Support the podcast and get access …
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Are you making money off your art? Or are you spending money to make art? When do you invest in yourself? Boundaries are important, especially if you have a subscriber service (Patreon, BMAC, Substack, etc). You can't always be the dancing monkey. Our links: Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley Paul's site: https://shadowpublications.com Te…
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Prime - The Black: Evolution - Episode 17
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Black Speaks - Neptune Scars - Episode 07
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Failsafe - The Black: Evolution - Episode 16
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Neptune Scars - Episode 06 - Von Ahn Support the podcast by purchasing The Derelict Saga Ebook/Paperbacks available from Amazon Audiobooks available from all major retailers Become a member for exclusive content Written by Paul E Cooley Text Copyright: ©2023 Paul E Cooley Audiobook Copyright: ©2023 Paul E Cooley Support the podcast and get access t…
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Social Muckery, Recycling, And Fluffy
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Our links: Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley Paul's site: https://shadowpublications.com Terry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/ Veronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/ DRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help kee…
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Our links: Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley Paul's site: https://shadowpublications.com Terry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/ Veronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/ DRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help kee…
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Into The Void - The Black: Evolution - Episode 15
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Neptune Scars - Episode 05 - Briefings Support the podcast by purchasing The Derelict Saga Ebook/Paperbacks available from Amazon Audiobooks available from all major retailers Become a member for exclusive content Written by Paul E Cooley Text Copyright: ©2023 Paul E Cooley Audiobook Copyright: ©2023 Paul E Cooley Support the podcast and get access…
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The Black: Evolution - Episode 14 - Rats Support the podcast by purchasing The Black: Evolution Ebook/Paperback available from Amazon Become a member for exclusive content Written by Paul E Cooley Text Copyright: ©2024 Paul E Cooley Audiobook Copyright: ©2024 Paul E Cooley Art by Scott E Pond Designs Support the podcast and get access to published …
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The Shipyard Ghost - Neptune Scars - Episode 04
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Rifts and Horrors - Brainstorming with Antowan
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The DRS Crew helps Antowan brainstorm his sci-fi/fantasy novel. Chat will no doubt add to the chaos. Our links: Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley Paul's site: https://shadowpublications.com Terry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/ Veronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/ DRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP Enjoy the show? Consi…
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Inevitability - The Black: Evolution - Episode 13
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Requests From Earth - Neptune Scars - Episode 03
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Reflections - The Black: Evolution - Episode 12
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Neptune Scars - Episode 02 - R&D Support the podcast by purchasing The Derelict Saga Ebook/Paperbacks available from Amazon Audiobooks available from all major retailers Become a member for exclusive content Written by Paul E Cooley Text Copyright: ©2023 Paul E Cooley Audiobook Copyright: ©2023 Paul E Cooley Support the podcast and get access to pu…
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What would aliens actually look like? Are they carbon-based? Arsenic-based? Silicon? What about their chirality? Do they have DNA? The DRS Crew discusses. Our links: Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley Paul's site: https://shadowpublications.com Terry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/ Veronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/ DRS Discor…
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Experiments - The Black: Evolution - Episode 11
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Neptune Scars - Episode 01 - The Scar Support the podcast by purchasing The Derelict Saga Ebook/Paperbacks available from Amazon Audiobooks available from all major retailers Become a member for exclusive content Written by Paul E Cooley Text Copyright: ©2023 Paul E Cooley Audiobook Copyright: ©2023 Paul E Cooley Support the podcast and get access …
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Containment - The Black: Evolution - Episode 10
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What's the difference between an episodic series and a saga? And what about stand-alone stories with the same characters in a series? Is it part of a series? The DRS Crew offers their experiences and somewhat maybe informed opinions. Our links: Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley Paul's site: https://shadowpublications.com Terry's site: ht…
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