Last week, we sent you a verbal postcard of Ireland. This week, we watched six productions placed in The Auld Country of Ireland, and we discuss the use of common themes through these films: Darby O’Gill and the Little PeopleThe Quiet ManDerry GirlsBrooklynDancing at LughnasaThe Boxer Have a listen and feel free to push backContinue reading “Podcast: Irish Themes”
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Patreon
As we writers do, we make plans to take over the world. That’s a gentle way of saying we tend to dream big: we will write our Great American Novel, we will sell thousands of copies, and the movie studios will pound a path to our doors with the usual “rich and famous” contract. Alas,Continue reading “Patreon”
Podcast: Romance Mish-Mash
Today was a “stream of unconsciousness” podcast from CC and me. Most of it is “Romance is What You Make of It” and “The Elements of Romance in Writing.” Focusing on the writing part, CC and I agree that the main elements of romance writing, maybe even the hearts, is conflict, confusion, and the lackContinue reading “Podcast: Romance Mish-Mash”
Podcast: Trigger Words
We talk about the challenges and dangers of using “power words” and “trigger words” in this week’s writer’s podcast. Our definitions: “Power Words” can be used to develop an emotional connection between the reader and writer, where “Trigger Words” exist to illicit an emotional response, often a knee-jerk negative emotional response. Candidly, we struggle toContinue reading “Podcast: Trigger Words”
Podcast: Play Ball!
The one where we discuss baseball writing, and how the enclosed universe of the game lends itself to writing. We start with the golden age of baseball and end in the modern era. We use these writers and their works: Jim BoutonW. P. KinsellaRon LucianoErnest Thayer Spoilers: Field of Dreams Here you go! Have aContinue reading “Podcast: Play Ball!”
Podcast: Elmore Leonard’s Rules
The one where CC and I chat about Elmore Leonard’s “10 Rules for Good Writing:” Never open a book with weather. Avoid prologues. Never use a verb other than “said” to carry dialogue. Never use an adverb to modify the verb “said”…he admonished gravely. Keep your exclamation points under control. You are allowed no moreContinue reading “Podcast: Elmore Leonard’s Rules”
Podcast: Happy New Year 2021
The one where we wrap up our year in Podcasting by discussing our most listened to podcasts, plus:-Betty White, of course-Pandemic & Diabetes (fun stuff!)-WIPs and writing-Nevada history and sports-Tool Time!-40 years ago today-A great burrito Podcasts discussed:Our first podcast Writers and RealityThe Flawed ProtagonistIn Media Res Have a listen and let us know whatContinue reading “Podcast: Happy New Year 2021”
Podcast: The Christmas Episode
The one where we discuss the most important parts of Christmas while adding three movies to our holiday list. We absolutely eviscerate “Love Actually.” (spoilers, duh) Here you go! Merry Christmas, everyone! Edit: Christmas Trees, as promised!
Podcast: The Christmas Movie Episode
The one where we talk about our Top Ten Christmas movies and shows and: December HolidaysScience FictionStar TrekFriendsMy WIP & Amazon VellaFree Books! Spoilers Galore! Is our Top Ten is full of crap? Have a listen and let us know! TIA! LYL!
TBT: Die Hard
I said I’d be discussing Christmas and holiday memories throughout the month of December, but now I’m bringing up Die Hard? What’s up with that? Whether or not the 1988 Bruce Willis action-adventure can be considered a Christmas movie is a long-running debate among a lot of people. Many believe that just because the movieContinue reading “TBT: Die Hard”