Hello listeners!As you have noticed, we haven’t posted an episode for several weeks. Over the past few months, Rob has continued to struggle with severe panic disorder. Sarah and Marion continued the show, but we miss Rob.The Appendix Podcast
Editor Kirk Shaw joins Sarah and Marion once again to talk about all things writing. Okay, not all things. Just a few specific things.In the first segment, Marion and Sarah ask Kirk what it’s like to be an editor. Really, they just want to kno
Recording at the UVU Book Academy, Sarah, Marion, and editor Kirk Shaw discuss several topics including World Con, speculative fiction, and trends.For our game this week, we play Bad Romance with a speculative fiction twist.To listen, use the
Happy pub day to Rob! Variant hits shelves, Kindles, and anybody you happen to throw it at–assuming your aim is true.In our first segment, Sarah listens as Marion gives himself some advice about querying. The advice may or may not keep Marion
One more week to the release of Variant!In the first segment, Marion and Sarah recap the latest publishing news. The Kindle Fire, Amazon in libraries, and more.In the second segment, Janette Rallison returns to discuss what makes a good antag
Marion and Sarah are joined by Janette Rallison. Janette lives in sunny Chandler, Arizona with her husband and five children, and writes books for young adults. Her latest book, Slayers, will be released September 27th.In our first segment, w
Rob is once again absent, but we don’t care because we have Heather Moore: writer, editor, businesswoman. Heather owns Precision Editing Group, and she joins us to answer the question: when should you use a professional editing service? We talk
Rob is gone this week, off being sick, and he’s replaced by J. Scott Savage, who recently sold a MG series, The Grimville Case Files, to Harper Childrens.First, Marion gives us a rundown on the latest news in the publishing industry, highlight
This week’s episode is a live recording of a brainstorming class that Rob and Dan Wells taught at the recent Teen Writers Conference. Rather than merely teach a class on how to brainstorm, we decided to demonstrate the process and give tips alo
First, an apology about the sound. We recorded without realizing the air conditioner fan was running loudly. So, sorry about that.Our first segment is about writers conferences: why are they important? Why should you go? What should you do the