Tell The Damn Story

This week Alex and Chris celebrate horror, punk, sci-fi, and pulp with Horror Writers Association -NY co-coordinators James Chambers and Carol Gyzander. We discuss how to write stories in these suspenseful genres, dealing with rejection, becoming part of the surprisingly warm and supportive horror community, and their superb "Galactic Terrors" YouTube series featuring live readings from horror authors around the world. No tricks here, folks; it's all treats! 

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For writers what's the greatest monster in the closet?

This week Alex and Chris go in to find out when they talk about how lack of confidence can freeze us in our tracks.  They also talk about how it can be dealt with and even inspire your creativity.  And they finally shine a light on how your experiences in life can fuel your art. Lots of good advice here to help writers step out into their creativity light.

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This episode brings you an interview with Teel J. Glenn, actor, stuntman, weapons master, actor, fight choreographer, director, producer, and, most of all, writer.  With over 500 stories including 40 novels ranging from action-adventure to horror and sword & sorcery.  

But in September and October he experienced a flurry of activity that can truly inspire us. We talked to Teel to explore what he writes, but not as much as why he writes, and why we should keep writing.

Whew!

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We're running a little longer than 30 minutes today because in this episode Alex and Chris gets to interview the extremely talented artist, Julie Bell.  

"A world renowned, award winning fantasy artist and wildlife painter. Julie has won two Chelsea Awards and was the designer of the popular and award-winning Dragons of Destiny series..."  

Artist do not only create cover art for stories, they also create stories within their art. Such has been Julie Bell's career from Heavy Metal magazine to major publishers and corporations.  How she managed that is what we'll discuss that and more this episode.

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This week Alex and Chris gave a concise, detailed "how to" for writers who have short stories they believe are ready to send out, but are not sure where to send them. Chock full of useful information, it's a must for emerging writers of any level.   

So, while you're putting together that list of agents, publishers, and online zines, give a listen here!  

Some places to go: 

In the Facebook Search box type: Open Call and the genre you're interested in, i.e.:  OPEN CALL MYSTERY
DuoTrope:  http://www.DuoTrope.com
Shot Gun Honey: https://www.shotgunhoney.com/ 

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Welcome to TELL THE DAMN STORY, Season 5 with veteran award winning authors Alex Simmons and Christopher Ryan.  

It's a whole new season for tell the damn story!  And as we enter it we have some major news and changes to tell you about.

So listen in as we share the promises of things to come starting this fall.

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In joining with the quiet acknowledgement of the passing of Chadwick Bosman (1 year ago this month) this summer hiatus episode contains the interview with Don McGregor.  

Chris and I thought we were prepared to interview storyteller extraordinaire DON McGREGOR.  I'd known him since the 70s.  And Chris had read his books and researched his other interviews.  Yep, we thought we were ready for him.  We weren't.  Listen as Don candidly speaks about his creative, professional, and personal life -- good, bad and amazing!

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During our over 200 episodes TTDS has had the good fortune of exploring the creative process locally, nationally, and internationally. This episode originally aired in June of 2018.  And it involves my preparation to speak to young artists at the international Balkans Festival of Young Comics Creators, in Serbia.

The festival’s purpose is to bring together a war torn area of the Balkans, and give support to young creators. The festival began in 1998 and is the oldest in the region. Since they didn't have one in 1999, because of bombings, this is their 20th anniversary.

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Co-Hosts Chris Ryan & Alex Simmons are on summer hiatus. So in this flashback episode we're going to revisit some Marvel magic. Chris and Alex discuss the creative, risk taking experiment that was WANDA VISION. Post in the comments section below ... Or write: [email protected]

He's the author of over 45 crime, sci-fi, western and suspense novels, novellas and comics! With a tv show based on one of his series. 

How does he do it?

Back in 2018 cohost Chris Ryan attended PULPFEST in Pittsburg, PA. Chris managed to interview a number of writers, creators, illustrators, and others and Joe R. Lansdale was one of them.

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