The Wordslinger Podcast

J.D. DUDYCHA AUTHOR OF PAINT THE BLACK There's nothing that lends itself to metaphor more than sports, especially in America. We pepper our language with sports terminology—from referring to an easy success as a "slam dunk" to telling a repeat offender they're on their "third strike." Sports are a complex part of the language we use to describe our lives. Which may be why author J.D. Dudycha gravitated towards sports as a common theme in his work. In this episode of the Wordslinger Podcast, J.D. talks about his current books and his upcoming plans. CONNECT WITH J.D. DUDYCHA ONLINE: Website: www.jddudycha.com Twitter: @JDDudycha Facebooks: facebook.com/jdsmancave Amazon Author page: http://www.amazon.com/J.D.-Dudycha/e/B00YZ3ON38 ___ GOT A QUESTION FOR KEVIN AND HIS GUESTS? Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe

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SCOTT BARLOW FOUNDER OF HAPPEN TO YOUR CAREER Some people. They just can't let other folks toil in misery. And that's Scott Barlow, to a T. Scott sees lots of ways that all of us can have the exact career we're after. Who wants to go to a job they hate every day? Is that just how it is? Scott says no. And in this episode of the Wordslinger Podcast he shares with you exactly how to happen to your career. CONNECT WITH SCOTT BARLOW ONLINE: SIGN UP FOR SCOTT'S FREE 8-DAY COURSE! http://happentoyourcareer.com/wordslinger Website: http://happentoyourcareer.com/ Podcast: http://happentoyourcareer.com/podcast-2/ Twitter: @HTYCbiz Twitter: @scottabarlow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/happentoyourcareer MENTIONS: Free webinar to help YOU happen to your career! ___ GOT A QUESTION FOR KEVIN AND HIS GUESTS? CALL 281-809-WORD (9673) Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe

S. Evan Townsend writes in a universe that is an interesting blend of science fiction and noir detective stories—pulp fiction meets nuts and bolts scifi. He's also a host for the Speculative Fiction Cantina, chatting with other authors about their work and helping to introduce readers to new books by authors they'll love. In this episode of the Wordslinger Podcast, Kevin talks to Townsend about his work, about the meaning of Speculative Fiction, and about the future of the genre. CONNECT WITH S. EVAN TOWNSEND ONLINE: Website: http://www.sevantownsend.com Twitter: @SEvanTownsend Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SEvanTownsend/ Podcast: http://writestreamradio.com/tag/the-speculative-fiction-cantina/ MENTIONS: RoundTeam - Retweet service: https://roundteam.co/ Rafflecopter - Promotional giveaways: https://www.rafflecopter.com/ #mondayblogs - Use this tag when you post your blog on Monday Tweetdeck - Twitter's powerful tweet tool, with real-time tracking: https://tweetdeck.twitter.com/ Writestream Media - http://www.blogtalkradio.com/writestream RadioGuestList - Find radio and podcast guests for free: radioguestlist.com BlogTalkRadio - Lots of talk radio style blogs and podcasts: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ World Castle Publishing - Small press publisher: http://www.worldcastlepublishing.com/home.html ___ GOT A QUESTION FOR KEVIN AND HIS GUESTS? CALL 281-809-WORD (9673) Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe

Stage32.com is the world’s largest social network and educational hub for film, television and theater creatives, with close to 500,000 film, TV and theater professionals in the Stage 32 community. The Stage 32 Happy Writers offers one-on-one online pitch and written pitch sessions, screenwriting coverage, consultations with executives, and education through classes and labs. On this episode, Kevin talks with Joey Tuccio, who says Happy Writers was founded, at least in part, because he saw the struggle his mother and other creatives went through to get their work in front of the right people. Listen in to learn some insider information about building a creative writing career. CONNECT WITH JOEY ONLINE: Website: www.stage32.com Twitter Galore: @joeytuccio @Stage32 @TheHappyWriters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHappyWriters/ MENTIONS: Roland Denzel's eatwellmovewell.com Using images in ebooks: This article from ebook-editor.com presents a lot of great information and tips. ___ GOT A QUESTION FOR KEVIN AND HIS GUESTS? CALL 281-809-WORD (9673) Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe

KIRSTEN MCCAY-SMITH AUTHOR OF LIVING IN AN RV Downsizing is tough enough. Downsizing and then getting on the road full time, living with your spouse in a space not much bigger than your previous living room, can be a serious challenge. As Kevin and his wife move toward exactly that lifestyle, they get advice from someone who has been there, done that. This week, Kirsten McCay-Smith talks mobile living with the Wordslinger. CONNECT WITH KIRSTEN ONLINE: Twitter: @fitnessdivakir Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKarsAdventures/ MENTIONS: Get Kevin Tumlinson's book 30-Day Author for only 99-cents, now through January 31, 2016! ___ GOT A QUESTION FOR KEVIN AND HIS GUESTS? CALL 281-809-WORD (9673) Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe

Whether you're a new author or you've been trying your hand at this for a while, sometimes you need a mentor and a helping hand. And it wouldn't hurt to have some good, solid advice on how you can build your author career, improve your craft, and even write books faster. Monica Leonelle offers all of this advice and more through her Growth Hacking for Storytellers series. Get some of the highlights in this week's interview! CONNECT WITH MONICA ONLINE: Write Better, Faster: http://amzn.to/1PFRjH8 Website: http://monicaleonelle.com/ Twitter: @monicaleonelle Growth Hacking for Storytellers: proseonfire.com/ghfs MENTIONS: Get Kevin Tumlinson's book 30-Day Author for only 99-cents, now through January 31, 2016! Special thanks to Jason Longshore for his call-in question about mail services. If you'd like to register for the beta of Author.Email click here. ___ GOT A QUESTION FOR KEVIN AND HIS GUESTS? CALL 281-809-WORD (9673) Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe

Authors today are increasingly taking on the additional role of being marketers—especially if book sales aren't quite what they need to be. Build books into a business can be tough, and every advantage helps. When it comes to building an audience of readers, though, few resources help more than lots of books reviews. And that's where Debbie Drum comes in. CONNECT WITH DEBBIE ONLINE: Book Review Targeter: http://debbiedrum.com/kevin Website: http://debbiedrum.com/ Twitter: @DebDrum05 MENTIONS: Get Kevin Tumlinson's book 30-Day Author for only 99-cents, now through January 31, 2016! And don't forget to check out Joanna Penn's recent interview of ME on the Creative Penn Podcast! http://www.thecreativepenn.com/2015/12/28/deciding-what-to-give-up-kevin-tumlinson/ ___ GOT A QUESTION FOR KEVIN AND HIS GUESTS? CALL 281-809-WORD (9673) Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe

Julian left his home in Austria at the age of 16 to move to the US. From there, he became a professional kitesurfer traveling the world for 10 years while (oddly enough) he studied medicine and eventually working as a medical doctor. Like many professionals, he soon became disillusioned with his career choice, and left the medical field (over some family protest) to start his own business. He now lives in Hong Kong, where he inspires others to take a chance on the thing they might be too afraid to try. In this Wordslinger interview, Kevin talks to Julian about his life, his choices, and how all of us can go for our passion even if we're afraid of the path. CONNECT WITH JULIAN ONLINE: Read 25 Stories I Would Tell My Younger Self: http://amzn.to/1VMekry Website: 25stories.org Twitter @25_stories Facebook: facebook.com/25stories MENTIONS: Get Kevin Tumlinson's book 30-Day Author for only 99-cents, now through January 11, 2016! ___ GOT A QUESTION FOR KEVIN AND HIS GUESTS? CALL 281-809-WORD (9673) Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe

New year, new chance to get your brand into better shape! As we ring in 2016, Jason Arcemont—Goal Crusher—has some tips on fine tuning your brand without breaking a sweat. Along the way, you can find Your Spot on the Mountain. Because that's how we roll. CONNECT WITH JASON ONLINE: Read The Brand Map: http://amzn.to/1YU2bRm Read Your Spot on the Mountain: http://amzn.to/1YU2oE8 Website: jasonarcemont.com Twitter @jasonarcemont - https://twitter.com/jasonarcemont Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jason-Arcemont-1042567332430328/ MENTIONS: Check out the Kevin Tumlinson interview on the Creative Penn Podcast! ___ GOT A QUESTION FOR KEVIN AND HIS GUESTS? CALL 281-809-WORD (9673) Get full access to The Writer_ at kevintumlinson.substack.com/subscribe