TELL THE DAMN STORY, ep 381: Unlocking Genres, Jim Beard's Journey From Jack Kirby To Writing Horror

Writing Fiction, Monsters, and Industry Icons Can Be A Challenge! In this episode, co-hosts Chris Ryan and Alex Simmons welcome Jim Beard, a prolific writer known for his work in various genres, including horror, pop culture, and pulp fiction. Jim discusses his latest projects, including his soon-to-be-released novel 'Shutter Stories: Corpus Vile,' which explores pulp horror. They also delve into the influence and legacy of comic book legend Jack Kirby, celebrating his work through Jim's book 'Jack of All Comics.' Additionally, Jim shares insights on his creative process, collaboration experiences, and the importance of versatility in writing. Don't miss this jam-packed episode filled with valuable lessons and a deep dive into the world of writing and comics! Have any questions, comments, or suggestions? Then, please leave them in the Comments Section. Write: TTDSOnAir@gmail.com And follow us on ... ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.TellTheDamnStory.com www.Facebook.com/Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you're enjoying these episodes, please take a moment to help wet our whistle by clicking on the link to ... ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Me A Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tellthedamnstory 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:19 Introducing Jim Beard 00:47 Jim Beard's Projects and Collaborations 01:51 Jack Kirby Tribute: Jack of All Comics 06:09 Collaborations and Influences 09:07 Jack Kirby's Legacy and Influence 19:57 Marvel vs. DC: A Personal Perspective 23:01 Jack Kirby's Imagination and Creativity 31:12 Final Thoughts on Jack Kirby 32:38 Encouragement to Explore Jack Kirby's Work 33:31 Transition to New Topic 33:58 Permission to Explore Multiple Genres 34:46 Introducing 'Shutter Stories' 35:22 The Inspiration Behind 'Shutter Stories' 38:23 The Evolution of 'Corpus Vile' 41:55 Challenges and Changes in Writing 46:30 Creating a Pulp Magazine Experience 55:19 Upcoming Projects and Final Thoughts

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