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Librarian Janet Johnson is puzzled when she is invited - and practically dragged - to her first meeting of the Rejected Writers' Book Club. This quirky group of women would much rather celebrate one another's rejected manuscripts over cups of tea and slices of lemon cake than actually publish a book. But good friends are exactly what Janet needs after moving to the small town of Southlea Bay, Washington.

This podcast is hosted by R.A. Spratt and Jacqueline Harvey. We're authors, which means we tell stories for a living. This podcast is all about sharing our stories with you. We'll have a special guest each week.

A compendium of radio sitcoms and retrospectives celebrating the legendary duo: Ray Galton and Alan Simpson were Britain's best-loved and most successful comedy writing partners. Together, they created two of the greatest sitcoms of all time, Hancock's Half Hour and Steptoe and Son. This compilation brings together some of the finest programmes from their 60-year career, as well as interviews with them both.

I'm Prancing as Fast as I Can is a coming of Gay story that takes us from a scared, self-hating kid who spends most of his time under his desk staring at the hunky man on the Doan's Pills box, to becoming a writer on Will & Grace, helping to make it a little easier for other scared, self-hating kids who might also be hiding and staring at their secret desire.

Hi, my name is Writer. This is a short story of my life in a motorhome dictated to my scribe Doc. I don't have a Nome de plume because I report only the facts as they occur around me, and I have nothing to conceal. Therefore, why would I name a feather? My story is a true account mostly, except where Doc has made spelling, writing, or translation mistake, to which I'm not accountable for since I’m only a schnauzer. I am a true Texan; no bull, you can check my pedigree. Writer's journals from six weeks to one year.

Readers of Patrick Taylor's books know Mrs. Kinky Kincaid as the unflappable housekeeper who looks after two frequently frazzled doctors in the colourful Irish village of Ballybucklebo. She is a trusted fixture in the lives of those around her, and it often seems as though Kinky has always been there.Nothing could be farther from the truth.

Mark is going on the trip of a lifetime: a summer touring Europe in the pay of the travel company he works for. For his plus one, he turns to his idolised cousin, Paris. Everything Mark's not, Paris is a man of the world with a thirst for adventure - even his name is better than Mark's. But after a catastrophic argument, Mark finds himself setting off alone on his voyage, instead emailing an unresponsive Paris from the road.

Peaches the Writer offers no-nonsense advice on how to survive a cheating husband. The author pulls out all the stops and holds everyone accountable, including the wife. Peaches can be your best friend or your worst enemy, but she is going to tell it straight and guide you through the most difficult task of your life - staying with your husband after an affair. Brace yourself for the humorous, yet straight-forward guidance on how to rebuild your family and your life after infidelities have infiltrated them.

A collection of short stories by Sean Dietrich, (also known as "Sean of the South") a writer, humorist, and novelist, known for his commentary on life in the American South. His humor, columns, and short stories appear in various publications throughout the Southeast.

Are you an author drowning in the turbulent seas of book marketing? Fear not! This irreverent yet practical handbook is your life raft in the shark-infested waters of self-promotion. Written by a marketing veteran and published author, this guide offers brutally honest advice, actionable tips, and a healthy dose of humor to help keep you (mostly) sane throughout the process.

What do best-selling writers Sue Grafton, Danielle Steel, and Tom Clancy all have in common? They’ve all been shockingly murdered in a manner both gruesome and appropriate to their style. Now, an extremely paranoid Stephen King is convinced that he will be the next victim....

An honest, inspiring exploration of the New York acting world, ambition, and success, delivered by a fresh, bold insider's voice. In her critically acclaimed essay collection, writer Mellini Kantayya exposes the pinnacles and pitfalls of pursuing artistic ambitions and life as a rank-and-file actor. Her unflinching depiction of show business, backstage anecdotes, and self-deprecating humor will resonate with both the creative and the curious--and inspire anyone who has ever juggled making art and making rent.

What do best-selling writers Sue Grafton, Danielle Steel, Curtis Sittenfeld (prep) and Tom Clancy all have in common? They've all been shockingly murdered in a manner both gruesome and appropriate to their style. Now, an extremely paranoid Stephen King is convinced that he will be the next victim. With great trepidation, he leaves his heavily barricaded fortress in Bangor, Maine, to discover Who's Killing the Great Writers of America?

In this brilliant mix of literary satire and crime caper, Frankie Abandonato, a small-time con man on the run, finds refuge by posing as V. S. Mohle - a famously reclusive writer - and teaching in a prestigious writing program somewhere in Texas. Streetwise and semiliterate, Frankie finds that being treated as a genius agrees with him. The program has been funded by Rex Schoeninger, the world’s richest novelist, who is dying. Buzzards are circling, angling for the remains of Rex’s fortune, and Frankie quickly realizes that he has been presented with the opportunity of a lifetime.

Jared and Henry embark on a quest through topics such as life, writing, filming, editing, audio, video, and more! Join us every week on the only podcast that exists on the internet and the only one you'll ever need. Congratulations, you found it!

Wannabe writer, author, podcaster, and director, Kevin M. Gallagher, Jr walks and talks with other authors and writers on this long-form conversational / interview podcast. Get the story behind the story as we talk to authors from all kinds of books (thrillers, children's books, mystery, crime, romance, science fiction, fantasy, humor, and oh so many more), screenwriters, journalists, game designers, etc. You’ll get to hear writers talking about their books, short stories, etc.

The Comedy Writers Group is here to get into the weeds of all things comedy. We're determined to de-mystify the worlds of stand-up comedy, sketch, and screenwriting in an effort to make this world a lot more approachable for newcomers. This podcast is designed to get you inspired to create. Perfect for folks interested in getting to comedy as a career, hobby, or just the comedy-curious. Brought to you by Marcel Blanch-de Wilt.Subscribe to the Comedy Writers Group patreon to access all the episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Writers Block is a weekly podcast of conversation and improv story-telling. Join writers Clarence Carter and Shaun Nigro in this one-of-a-kind 8Sparks Media production.

Welcome to the Writer’s Climax! We are a podcast for aspiring writers, casual readers, published authors, and everyone in between. Each week, we celebrate (and bemoan) the writing process, discuss our current reads and projects, and provide weekly writing prompts. Once a month we welcome guest writers onto the pod to share their experience with writing. Sometimes inspired. Always outrageous. Never (not) a sex podcast.

What do you get when you let two bestselling authors loose on a microphone? This podcast! Welcome to Writers Off Topic - aka WOTpod - the podcast that takes a lighthearted dive into writing life. Hosts Craig Hallam and Miranda Dickinson will tell it like it is, sharing their many years of experience of traditional publishing, indie press publishing and self-publishing, with advice, embarrassing stories and more giggling than is strictly necessary. Each episode features a burning question and there’s also the chance for you to ask our hosts anything about writing, editing, publishing and ...