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In this episode of Writers Drinking Whiskey, we delve into the fascinating intersection of vampire lore and creative entrepreneurship with a unique author and shop owner who has reimagined what vampire-themed books and business can be. Rejecting typical occult imagery like skulls, Marita Voyvod-Crandle instead curates an experience centered around items vampires themselves would treasure—leather journals, antique fountain pens, and objects that emphasize magic over macabre. This conversation about authenticity in supernatural spaces, creative business development, and the subtle art of worldbuilding that extends beyond fiction into physical retail experiences will leave you laughing and thinking.

Today’s drinking game: drink whenever we say “vampire!”

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Learn more about Colin Dickey here: https://colindickey.com/

Join host William R. Hincy on Writers Drinking Whiskey for an engaging conversation with author Colin Dickey, as they delve into the underworlds of UFOs, conspiracy theories, modern monsters, haunted history, and stolen skulls.

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Bios:
William R. Hincy: “Some people run from their demons; others sit down and have cocktails with theirs.” William R. Hincy is a man who does and writes about the latter. Having become a writer after deciding it was the only sensible thing for a problem drinker to do, Hincy aspires to use literature to connect society on an emotional level through characters who no longer create messes but have instead become the mess. Between rounds, Hincy has won 3 American Fiction Awards, an International Book Award, and his personal anthology of short fiction WITHOUT EXPIRATION was named one of the Best Books of 2020 by Kirkus Reviews. He now lives outside Los Angeles with his wife and kids, having found solace in the notion that the only things sacred are self and whiskey-winged interludes.

Colin Dickey is the author of five books of nonfiction: Under the Eye of Power: How Fear of Secret Societies Shapes American Democracy; The Unidentified: Mythical Monsters, Alien Encounters, and Our Obsession with the Unexplained; Ghostland: An American History in Haunted Places; Afterlives of the Saints: Stories from the Ends of Faith; and Cranioklepty: Grave Robbing and the Search for Genius. He is also the co-editor (with Joanna Ebenstein) of The Morbid Anatomy Anthology.

He has written on fringe culture, conspiracy belief, the paranormal and the occult, as well as death and dying, for a variety of publications, including The New Republic, Lapham’s Quarterly, The Believer, Slate.com, The Atlantic, The Los Angeles Times, and The Smithsonian, among many others.

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Learn more about guest Richie Billings here: https://richiebilling.com/

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Join host William R. Hincy for another spirited edition of Writers Drinking Whiskey featuring acclaimed author Richie Billing, who offers candid insights into the modern publishing landscape where controversial takes and speaking truth to power have become increasingly difficult for writers. This literary happy hour delves deep into how the industry has shifted toward safer content, the challenges authors face when pushing boundaries, and what it means to maintain artistic integrity in today's publishing climate. Billing shares his personal experiences navigating these waters while both host and guest enjoy fine whiskey, creating the perfect blend of literary discussion and relaxed conversation that writers, readers, and industry professionals won't want to miss.

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This episode delves into the captivating world of historical figures like Henry Morgan, exploring how their stories inspire new narratives and the art of putting a unique twist on established history. Guest Sean Nordquist shares invaluable insights into the writing process, prioritizing genuine reader engagement over exponential subscriber growth, and discusses what truly matters in building a dedicated audience for authors.

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Find more about Tobias and his work here: https://www.singularfortean.com/

We're talking mothman and the catharsis of telling your story, no matter how weird it is, in a judgement-free environment with author and researcher Tobias Wayland.

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Today’s drinking game: drink whenever we say “Mothman!”

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On this episode of Writers Drinking Whiskey, authors William R. Hincy and Sienna Frost (Faye) discuss their quest to write a masterpiece in a landscape of reboots, rehashes, and AI slop.

Learn more about Sienna Frost (Faye): https://siennafrost.com/

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Bios:
Sienna Frost is the pen name of a Thai fantasy author who left home at fourteen, lived on her own on four continents, and has spent more than two decades writing fantasy, tragic love stories, and fan fiction to keep herself company in a world she finds herself unwilling to fit in. While most of her stories have been kept for her eyes only, the few she has shared on the internet have been widely read by fans around the world, some translated by fans into French, Spanish, Vietnamese, German, Russian, Polish and Chinese. She lives in Bangkok with her husband, two children, and her growing population of cats. An avid traveler first and foremost, her travel experience and exposure to cultures around the world has inspired many of her stories. When she doesn’t write you will find her exploring the underwater world, trekking the Himalayas, riding with nomads, sipping wine by the beach, or chasing penguins somewhere with no phone signals.

William: “Some people run from their demons; others sit down and have cocktails with theirs.” William R. Hincy is a man who does and writes about the latter. Having become a writer after deciding it was the only sensible thing for a problem drinker to do, Hincy aspires to use literature to connect society on an emotional level through characters who no longer create messes but have instead become the mess. Between rounds, Hincy has won 3 American Fiction Awards, an International Book Award, and his personal anthology of short fiction WITHOUT EXPIRATION was named one of the Best Books of 2020 by Kirkus Reviews. He now lives outside Los Angeles with his wife and kids, having found solace in the notion that the only things sacred are self and whiskey-winged interludes.

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Learn more about Joshua Cutchin: https://www.joshuacutchin.com/

Do phantoms lurk beyond the Fourth Wall? Could our imagination be what ties anomalous phenomenon together, from ghosts to sasquatch to UFOs and mothman? And who is the best brass band of all time?! Join host William R. Hincy in this episode of Writers Drinking Whiskey featuring author Joshua Cutchin, creator of eight critically acclaimed books including "Fourth Wall Phantoms" and "Where the Footprints End."

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Power Levels to start the show…
Storytelling: 56
Laughs: 89
Heart: 76
Sobriety: -150

Power Levels to end the show
Storytelling: 6
Laughs: 8
Heart: 7
Drunkenness: 15,009

LitRPG author Seth Ring stops by the bar to discuss growing up in West Africa reading adult books, his transition from a career in software to writing full time, meaning in storytelling, and the exciting new(ish) literary convention of LitRPG.

Today’s drinking game: drink whenever we say “meaning!”

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