What books are you thankful for? We read some books and forget them as soon as we are finished. Others change our lives. The Brew & Ink crew discuss the books that they are thankful for. Then author MB Mooney shares RED SCARF, ch9 of Hero is a Four Letter Word. Listen and vote!
Listen Here:
In this episode:
We are thankful for great stories. What are some of our favorites?
What are the books that have changed us?
What stories are we thankful for?
MB Mooney shares Red Scarf, Chapter 9 of Hero is a Four Letter Word.
Authors often try to include controversial topics in their stories, and often the story and characters suffer. How can we do this well? The Brew & Ink crew discuss and give examples. Then Katie shares RECOMPENSE, ch 8 of Hero is a Four Letter Word. Listen and vote for the choices from the Wheel of Doom!
Listen here:
In this episode:
What happens when writers address politics in their stories?
How can a writer address controversial topics like politics and religion and inspire the reader?
The Crew shares examples of times writers and stories have gotten it right … and wrong.
Katie shares Recompense, chapter 8 of Hero is a Four Letter Word.
After a review of the beginning of Avatar: The Last Airbender and season 1, the Brew & Ink crew discuss season 2. How did the characters develop? Did the writing and story continue to impress? What were the favorite episodes? All this and more.
Listen here:
In this episode:
How was season 2 compared to season 1?
What were the character arcs through season 2?
What were some of our favorite episodes from season 2?
Break into song! The amazing Hamilton has been hugely popular, and that has inspired the Brew & Ink Crew to go over their favorite musicals, what makes a great musical, and maybe even sing a little. Then Katie Nunchucks brings us TROUBLE, chapter 5 of Hero is a Four Letter Word. Listen and vote!
Listen here:
In this episode:
What makes a great musical?
Why do we have musicals?
What are some of our favorite musicals (not counting Hamilton)?
Why is the opening song so important?
What are some examples of great opening songs?
Katie shares Trouble, chapter 5 of Hero is a Four Letter Word.
Life hacks! We all love them. The Brew & Ink crew take a few minutes to give their top two creative life hacks to keep moving forward on those projects we love and make them better. Then Steven Faletti shares Blackclaw, Chapter 4 of Hero is a Four Letter Word. Listen and vote for the direction of the next episode!
Listen here:
In this episode:
What are life hacks?
What are creative lack hacks?
What are Steven’s creative life hacks?
What are Britt’s creative life hacks?
What are Katies creative life hacks?
Steven shares chapter 4 of Hero is a Four Letter Word – Blackclaw.
