Summary

It's a trip back in time to where and how our 400+ odyssey to help creatives began.

This special milestone episode of our podcast dives deep into the creative journeys—the triumphs, setbacks, and lessons—of writers striving to tell their tales.

In this 435th episode, listeners are transported back to where it all began, revisiting the very first episode with the original trio: acclaimed writer Alex Simmons, dynamic illustrator Tim Fielder, and journalist-turned-novelist Chris Ryan.

The conversation focuses on their creative origins, the collaborative creation of the iconic Blackjack character, and the unique perspectives each brings from comics, books, film, and illustration.

A key theme that emerged is the importance of representation and authenticity in storytelling, as the trio explores how personal experience, research, and reflection influence character development and world-building.

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