TELL THE DAMN STORY, #320: Inspired. The Outsiders to Fredrick Douglas, to Kolchak the Night Stalker
Today, Alex Simmons and Chris Ryan delve deep into what inspires them to become writers, touching on the creative journeys that many aspiring writers have taken.
They explore books such as "The Outsiders" by S. E. Hinton and James Thurber's "My Life and Hard Times," iconic pulps like "Conan the Barbarian" and "The Shadow," not to mention the series that inspired us to write, such as the Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew, and the heroes from film and TV that sparked our imaginations.
Chris gives a sneak peek into the upcoming release of the 6th volume of our "Soul Scream Anthalazine," titled "Annihilation," while celebrating the series with special, limited-time discounted pricing (ends July 31, 2024) on the first five volumes.
He and Alex Simmons will offer insights into some fascinating authors and their works, like Felicity Green's cozy mystery series and James Aquilone's writing and editing work on Weird Tales Magazine, as well as his incredible system for raising six-figure funding campaigns on Kickstarter.
So, grab your favorite pen, notebook, or cozy chair, and join us as we explore the inspirations that fuel our passion for storytelling.
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00:00 Horror hybrid with female protagonists, suitable for teens.
04:27 Goodreads for cozy mysteries by author Felicity Green.
07:26 Successful Kickstarter campaigns for horror comic series.
10:39 Discussion about inspiration and influence in creative work.
15:22 Discovery of sword and sorcery and pulps.
19:08 Richard Bach's books influenced spirituality and writing.
21:51 Fascination with heroic figures, seeking male role models.
26:24 Childhood fear of nuclear threat, vigilante empowerment.
29:29 Writing fictional plays based on influential characters.
33:02 Stratemeyer published Hardy Boys, and other publishers picked up.
37:23 An Influential author's work helps during a personal crisis.
38:10 Difficult time turns with mystery novel discovery.
42:22 Thank you for being here. See you next week!
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