The one where we talk about jumping in media res (“in the middle”) of the action in your favorite books and movies. Prime examples discussed include Georgette Heyer’s Friday’s Child, Dumas’ The Three Musketeers, and basically every James Bond movie. Here you go! As always, scroll down to get email notifications and, please, send feedback.Continue reading “Podcast: In Media Res”
Author Archives: JT Hume
Podcast: We’re Only Human
The one where we talk about the three real-life philosophies we apply to our writing. CC: Love Conquers All, Nobody’s Perfect, We’re Only Human. JT: Perception Forms Reality, Be Honest, Be Kind. No spoilers this week. Have a listen and let us know what you think. Thank you.
Podcast: Jacobellis v. Ohio
The one where we discuss hardcore sex in writing and popular media. Like so many people, we struggle between “porn for porn’s sake” and “porn for art’s sake.” Jacobellis v. Ohio comes up. And, hey, FREE BOOK! Midnight Cowboy, Fifty Shades of Grey, Clockwork Orange, Pretty Woman, Basic Instinct, Fatal Attraction, Doom Patrol, American Gigolo,Continue reading “Podcast: Jacobellis v. Ohio”
From Rhett to Ahnold
The one where we continue our series on sex and writing. We venture into the middle ground of sexual relations in your writing (PG, PG-13, R), and how writers can express tension and climax. Have a listen and let us know what you think. Scroll down to register for notifications, too. Thank you! Spoilers: TrueContinue reading “From Rhett to Ahnold”
HW: A Political Lesson
Their smiles are double-edged,Posturing from the podium.Contempt poised to slice. Who’s your sneakiest teacher? Not your favorite, but the sneaky one who planted seeds in you that bloomed years later? I was a fan of The West Wing, though the best reason eluded me at first. The writing was tight (hello, Mr. Sorkin), the actingContinue reading “HW: A Political Lesson”
Podcast: Elephant in the Room
The one where we delve into sex in the G-rated literature and media environment. We discuss the history of sex in books, the use of innuendoes, cultural shifts, growing up on Harlequin romances, and gender roles. Triggers: Sex, Domestic Violence Here you go. As always, please scroll down to sign up to subscribe. Thank you!
Let’s Talk About Sex
Okay, get your minds out of the gutter, kids. LOL. We’ve been quiet this week on The Worldwide Headquarters because of Real Life and Day Jobs, so we’re going to kick off a three- or four-episode series of podcasts talking about s-e-x in writing. We’re going to follow the MPAA compliance ratings and start offContinue reading “Let’s Talk About Sex”
All You Need Is Love
The one where we talk about the most dangerous thing: True Love. We discuss the many challenges and rewards of bringing personal romantic experiences to our novels and other works. We quote Thomas Mann and we sing for a few seconds (sorry about that). Have a listen and let us know what you think. AsContinue reading “All You Need Is Love”
HW: Heartbeat
Ear to chest, i hearHer Heartbeat entangle Us.While It Beats, We Live. Emotions are hard, especially ones that open windows to our true selves. Most times we’re on autopilot in daylight. We dress pretty, groom our motley selves, and generally act in a manner both publicly and professionally acceptable. Autopilot, then, is good and safe.Continue reading “HW: Heartbeat”
A Modest Proposal
Memorial Day can be emotional three-day weekend, starting with the empty chair at the table that will never be filled. Wishing someone a “Happy Memorial Day” risks walking into an emotional minefield of sorts. Some will use the day to advance political agendas, and others just want to have a guiltfree barbeque to escape fromContinue reading “A Modest Proposal”