The Phoenix Fiction Writers Podcast: Recent Episodes
Phoenix Fiction Writers
The Phoenix Fiction Writers is a group of indie authors dedicated to writing speculative fiction that encourages and inspires. When we aren't fighting dragons, opening closet doors looking for Narnia, and daydreaming about outer space, we get together and discuss our latest indie author adventures: book launches, marketing tips, formatting terrors, writing progress, current reads, and more. Tune in for writing and publishing tips, book recommendations, geeky news, and so much more!
Special Guest Danielle Pajak and PFW E.B. Dawson discuss their most-anticipated movie of the year: Dune (2021). Listen to the podcast on these platforms: https://linktr.ee/pfwpodcast Say hello to us Phoenix Fiction Writers on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. We love talking about all things bookish, so come chat with us! Podcaster’s Social Media accounts: Danielle Pajak: Website Twitter Hannah Heath: Website Twitter Facebook Pinterest Goodreads Instagram Youtube E.B. Dawson: Website Twitter Facebook Pinterest Goodreads Instagram What did you think of Dune? […]
Phoenix Fiction Writers E.B. Dawson and Hannah Heath discuss the infamous artificial intelligence trope while struggling to come up with some very obvious examples of times AI were portrayed as good (Star Trek was right there, guys. C’mon!) Listen to the podcast on these platforms: https://linktr.ee/pfwpodcast Say hello to us Phoenix Fiction Writers on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. We love talking about all things bookish, so come chat with us! Podcaster’s Social Media accounts: Hannah Heath: Website Twitter Facebook Pinterest […]
Check out our new podcast on iTunes! It will be coming to our YouTube channel and other platforms soon, but in the meantime: Subscribe to hear our Antiheroes episode on February 24th.
Special guest Janeen Ippolito and PFW authors E.B. Dawson and Hannah Heath compare and contrast self-publishing and small press publishing to help you find the best publishing path for you and your project. Be sure to visit Janeen’s author website and her small press website. Also, be sure to check out Janeen’s Self Editing for Marketing Success course! Use code PFWDEAL for 15% off this awesome service. This code is only good until December 31st, 2020, so scoop it up […]
PFW authors Beth Wangler, Kyle Robert Shultz, and special guest Shay E.S. discuss writing lessons they’ve learned from one of their favorite fandoms: Doctor Who. (Hannah Heath was also there, but she doesn’t count because she is, regrettably, not a Whovian). Be sure to visit Shay’s awesome blog and say hello to her on her writer instagram, her cosplay instagram, and her twitter account! Listen to the podcast on these platforms. Highlights: News: The final pieces of art from […]
PFW authors K.L.+Pierce, J.E. Purazzi, and Hannah Heath discuss the importance of letting your passions drive your writing (and how to do it with style). Listen to the podcast on these platforms: https://linktr.ee/pfwpodcast Highlights: News: Grace Crandall has made stunning art work for our Antiheroes anthology. A new piece is releasing to our Kofi page each week, so check them out! J.E. Purrazzi is hosting a series of awesome writing sprints in her Discord community! Book club: – K.L.+Pierce is […]
PFW authors Kyle Robert Shultz, Deck Matthews, and Hannah Heath discuss how to create a magic system. Listen to the podcast on these platforms. Highlights News: Our anthology, Of Myth and Monsters, is out! If you haven’t grabbed this awesome anthology yet, be sure to check it out! E.B. Dawson’s Ahab has officially released! Don’t forget to grab a copy of this awesome sci-fi retelling of Moby Dick. Support us on Ko-Fi! For only $3 you can help us fund the […]
PFW authors Hannah Heath, E.B. Dawson, and J.E. Purrazzi discuss deadlines and release dates. Listen to the podcast on these platforms. Highlights: All three hosts agree that deadlines will look different for every author, and for every project and season of life. There are ways to help make things easier, but sometimes the best thing to do is to give yourself some grace. News: Support us on Ko-Fi! For only $3 you can help us fund the publishing of anthologies, […]
PFW authors Beth Wangler, Nate Philbrick, and Hannah Heath discuss everything there is to know about beta readers: What they are, why they’re important, how to find them, how to apply their feedback, and more! Listen to the podcast on these platforms. Highlights News: Support us on Ko-Fi! For only $3 you can help us fund the publishing of anthologies, promotional events, giveaways, and all the expenses involved in keeping this collective running. We’re starting to add fun extra content for […]
Special guest Laura A. Grace discusses the process of manga and audiobook publishing with PFW authors Kyle Robert Shultz and Hannah Heath. Be sure to visit Laura on her website and watch her awesome youtube channel! Listen to the podcast on these platforms. Highlights: News: Laura A. Grace’s poetry collection, Team Lines, is releasing on July 13th! The beautiful cover can be seen here. Check out our instagram hashtag game! Search #pfwsummer to see some cool prompts and even cooler […]
PFW authors J.E. Purrazzi, E.B. Dawson, and Hannah Heath discuss the do’s and don’ts of indie author professionalism. Listen to the podcast on these platforms. Highlights: News: E.B. Dawson’s cyberpunk book Watson and Holmes is published! New Afterverse books coming THIS SUMMER! Kyle Robert Shultz recently revealed the covers for both The Curse of Charybdis and and Schism. Check them out on his blog. Hannah Heath’s Skies of Dripping Gold audiobook is now available! It’s narrated by Brian Hathaway and […]
PFW authors J.E. Purrazzi, Beth Wangler, and Hannah Heath discuss how to balance writing with a busy life. Listen to the podcast on these platforms. Highlights: News: We have two new Phoenix Fiction Writer members! Please welcome the incredible Deck Matthews and amazing Grace Crandall to the family. Deck Matthews writes epic fantasy and Grace Crandall writes science fiction and fantasy. Be sure to click through and learn all about their amazing stories! Deadwood, Kyle Robert Shultz’s Crockett in Crane […]
Special Guest J.J. Johnson and PFW authors K.L.+ Pierce and Hannah Heath discuss the ins and outs of live author events. J.J. Johnson is an indie author of Iggy & Oz, a fantastic middle grade series about two boys and the adventures they have when their plastic dinosaurs come to life. Be sure to check out his website and subscribe to his newsletter! Listen to the podcast on iTunes, GooglePlay, or Spotify. Highlights: News: J.J. Johnson is releasing book 2 […]
J.E. Purrazzi, E.B. Dawson, and Beth Wangler discuss the three animated Disney movies that have impacted their writing the most and what they learned from them. Listen to the podcast on iTunes, GooglePlay, or Spotify. Highlights: News: You can now support PFW, this podcast, our website, etc. by leaving us a tip on Kofi! https://ko-fi.com/phoenixfictionwriters Special thanks to Abigail H. and Josh C. for being our first donors. E.B. Dawson has signed and discounted paperbacks now available for sale on her website. Kyle […]
Special guest Elza Kinde and PFW authors Kyle Robert Shultz and Hannah Heath discuss everything there is to say about author branding: What it is, why it’s important, and how to do it well. Elza Kinde is a graphic designer, MG writer, word nerd, and all around awesome person. Be sure to check out her website and merch shop! Listen to the podcast on iTunes, GooglePlay, or Spotify. Highlights: News: Elza Kinde is releasing new items on her merch shop […]
Special Guest Karl Benjamin and PFW authors J.E. Purrazzi and Hannah Heath discuss how to write compelling hard sci-fi. Listen to the podcast on iTunes , GooglePlay or Spotify. Highlights: News: The PFW Grand Council is happening on the 29th at 6:30 PM PST. Join Hannah Heath, Kyle Robert Shultz, E.B. Dawson, and Beth Wangler for a New Year’s themed Youtube live stream! The Last Days of Lady Cordelia by Kyle Robert Shultz is now available as an audiobook. Echo: […]
PFW authors Beth Wangler, Kyle Robert Shultz, and Hannah Heath discuss how to evoke emotion in writing. Listen to the podcast on iTunes, GooglePlay, or Spotify. Highlights: News: PFW BLACK FRIDAY SALE!!! Nov 29-Dec 2nd. Ebooks, paperbacks, signed paperbacks, bundles (single and multi-author), and merch all on sale. Check it out here: https://www.phoenixfictionwriters.com PFW is now on Instagram! Our handle is @pfwbooks. Follow us for awesome pictures and quote graphics. The audiobook of The Hidden Queen by Janelle Garrett is […]
PFW authors C. Scott Frank, Kyle Robert Shultz, and Hannah Heath discuss writing lessons they’ve learned from the best character ever written: Batman. Listen to the podcast on iTunes, GooglePlay, or Spotify. Highlights: News: Strange Waters is officially out and available for your reading pleasure! Woohoo! Thank you to everyone for reading, reviewing, and hyping. You can watch our Strange Waters livestreams on Facebook and Youtube to get behind-the-scenes (non-spoiler) info on our stories and anthology process! E.B. Dawson’s The […]
PFW authors C. Scott Frank, E.B. Dawson, and Hannah Heath discuss tips for how to re-write a story efficiently. Listen to the podcast on iTunes or GooglePlay or Youtube. Highlights: News: All Strange Water stories are revealed now. Woohoo! We have everything from dragons to underwater civilizations to archeologists to space wizards. It’s amazing. The Strange Waters anthology is releasing October 19th. Kyle Robert Shultz has released the audiobook for Horseman. It sounds incredible. EB Dawson’s The Guardian is available for […]
PFW authors Beth Wangler and Hannah Heath discuss tips for writing compelling action scenes. Listen to the podcast on iTunes or GooglePlay Highlights: News: We released the cover for Strange Waters and it is gorgeous: https://www.phoenixfictionwriters.com/book/strange-waters/ E.B. Dawson, Beth Wangler, Nate Philbrick, JE Purrazzi, and K.L.+Pierce have released the covers and blurbs for their contributions to the anthology and we are SO excited. There’s a new reveal coming every week, so keep your eyes peeled: https://www.phoenixfictionwriters.com/book/strange-waters/ Vol 1 of E.B. […]
Special Guest Daley Downing and PFW authors K.L.+ Pierce and Hannah Heath discuss how to write characters with disabilities. Follow Daley Downing’s blog for posts relating to living life as an indie author, writer, reader, and person with autism. Be sure to stop by twitter and say hi, and, while you’re at it, pick up a few of her amazing stories. Listen to the podcast on iTunes or GooglePlay. Highlights: News: Daley Downing and her son recently released a collection […]
PFW authors Beth Wangler, E.B. Dawson, and Hannah Heath discuss writing lessons learned from the MCU. Listen to the podcast on iTunes, GooglePlay, or Youtube. Highlights: News: PFW Merch store launched and it is gorgeous! Check us out here. Re-sign up for the PFW Newsletter and enter into the giveaway for a chance to win free merch! Sign up for the Phoenix Fiction Writing Society to receive insider information and tips about the indie author life. E.B. Dawson’s Until the End, The Creation of […]
PFW authors K.L.+ Pierce, Janelle Garrett, and Hannah Heath discuss how to utilize tropes in speculative fiction writing. Listen to the podcast on iTunes, GooglePlay, or Youtube. Highlights: News: PFW Grand Council launches this June! The first 20-30 min Youtube Livestream will feature Hannah Heath, E.B. Dawson, C. Scott Frank, and J.E. Purrazzi. Stay tuned for the release of the date and time! Voyage of the Pequod by EB Dawson is releasing May 24th. This stunning sci-fi retelling of Moby Dick is available for […]
PFW authors J.E. Purrazzi, Nate Philbrick, and Hannah Heath discuss tips and tricks for creating well-developed characters. Listen to the podcast on iTunes, GooglePlay, or Youtube. Highlights: News: Beth Wangler and E.B. Dawson both released their merch shops on TeePublic. Check it out for cool mugs, shirts, artwork, and more! Beth Wangler’s awesome store E.B. Dawson’s awesome store E.B. Dawson’s Shadow Figure released on April 18th. It’s the second story in her Light Behind the Shadows series. C. Scott Frank […]
Special guest Grace Crandall and PFW authors E.B. Dawson and Hannah Heath discuss tips for writing short fiction. Visit Grace Crandall’s blog to read her amazing short stories. Also make sure to say hi to her on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Listen to the podcast on iTunes or GooglePlay. Highlights: News: Grace Crandall’s March short story is called Last Chance and the Missing Knife. Read it for free on her blog! We have a new PFW member! This month we […]
PFW authors Beth Wangler, Janelle Garrett, and Hannah Heath discuss writing lessons learned from J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings universe. Listen to the podcast on iTunes, Youtube, or GooglePlay. Highlights: News: – The Coming Light by Janelle Garrett released on February 15th. It’s the second novel in her flintlock fantasy series titled The Rodasia Chronicles. – Nate Philbrick released his cover for The Wasteling Crow. – E.B. Dawson released the cover for Until the End, the fourth Creation of […]
Special guest C. Scott Frank and PFW authors J.E. Purrazzi and Hannah Heath discuss the ins and outs of writing tasteful dark fiction. C. Scott Frank writes stories of sci-fi, fantasy, and zombie deer. It doesn’t get much cooler than that. Be sure to check out his website, read all of his stories, and say hello to him online! Website: https://cscottfrank.com Twitter: @c_scottfrank Listen to the podcast on iTunes or GooglePlay. Highlights: News: Janelle Garrett will be taking on […]
Special guest Olivia Cornwell and PFW authors Nate Philbrick and Hannah Heath discuss the ins and outs of Wattpad. Olivia Cornwell is an author of speculative fiction, Wattpad writer, and new owner of her own editing business. Be sure to check out her services, read all of her stories, and say hello to her online! Website Editing services page Editing Business FB Page Wattpad Twitter: @livvycornwell Listen to the podcast on iTunes or GooglePlay. Highlights: News: Olivia Cornwell launched her […]
PFW authors E.B. Dawson, Janelle Garrett, and Hannah Heath discuss tips for writing good dialogue. Listen to the podcast on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-phoenix-fiction-writers-podcast/id1337785538?mt=2) or GooglePlay (https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ihpxwgt34xyr5aicfwvxgfoawou) Highlights: News: Antiheroes released on 11/17!! Woohoooooo: https://amzn.to/2SdMZm3 PFW will be having a site-wide sale in December! Keep your eyes glued to our website and subscribe to our newsletter for more info! https://www.phoenixfictionwriters.com/newsletter-sign-up/ – Janelle Garrett’s The Last Steward released 11/17! Yay! It’s book 3 of the Steward Saga: https://amzn.to/2P6mhK5 – Kyle Robert Shultz relaunched […]
PFW authors J.E. Purrazzi, K.L.+Pierce, and Hannah Heath discuss writing lessons learned from C.S. Lewis’ Chronicles of Narnia. Listen to the podcast on iTunes or GooglePlay. Highlights: Don’t forget to check out our Paralian story here! News: – Janelle Garrett is an official PFW author. She writes fantasy and is pretty darn amazing, so go check out her website. – E.B. Dawson released The Citizen, the second book in The Lost Empire Trilogy. – J.E. Purrazzi released The Raventree Society Season […]
PFW authors Beth Wangler, E.B. Dawson, and Hannah Heath discuss the the importance of rest and how to get into a mindset that allows you to utilize rest to rejuvenate your writing. Listen to the podcast on iTunes or GooglePlay. Highlights: News: – We are releasing an antihero anthology this November! Authors E.B. Dawson, Hannah Heath, Nate Philbrick, J.E. Purrazzi, K.L.+Pierce, Kyle Robert Shultz, and Beth Wangler are all coming together to contribute antihero-themes short stories to this collection. Read about […]
Special guest Susie Poole and PFW authors K.L.+Pierce and Hannah Heath discuss the ins and outs of book cover design. Listen to the podcast on Youtube or iTunes. Susie Poole is the owner of Poole Publishing Services, where she does cover design, editing, and formatting. Yep. She’s amazing. Check out her site here: https://poolepublishing.com Specifically, check out all the beautiful covers she has designed: https://poolepublishing.com/covers/ Highlights: News: – Flames of Courage by Hannah Heath released on 08/18/18. It is a […]
Special guest Janelle Garrett and PFW authors J.E. Purrazzi and Hannah Heath discuss how to gain book reviews. Listen to the podcast on Youtube or iTunes. Before we get into the highlights, go check out Janelle Garrett’s amazing books Rift in the Deep and Rise of the Warlock King. And be sure to check out her website to see all the amazing things she’s been up to. Find Rift in the Deep here. Find Rise of the Warlock King here. Highlights: […]
PFW authors E.B. Dawson and Hannah Heath discuss the importance of networking with fellow authors (and how to do it). Listen to the podcast on Youtube or iTunes. Highlights: News: Under the Skin (Book 3 of The Creation of Jack series) by E.B. Dawson released on 06/23. Topside (a Malfunction trilogy short story) by J.E. Purrazzi released on 06/23. The Lake of Living Water by Beth Wangler is free through July 9th. Like these indie authors and want to connect […]
PFW authors Nate Philbrick, Kyle Robert Shultz, and Hannah Heath discuss writing lessons they've learned from a favorite fandom: Star Wars.
Special guest Kara Swanson and PFW authors Kyle Robert Shultz and Hannah Heath discuss how to gain book reviews.
Listen to the podcast on Youtube or iTunes.
Before we get into the highlights, go check out Kara Swanson's amazing book The Girl Who Could See. And be sure to check out her website to see all the amazing things she's been up to.
Find the book here. Find the audiobook here.
And, while we're on the topic of audiobooks, check out Kyle Robert Shultz's here.
Highlights:
News: - Kara Swanson released the audiobook for The Girl Who Could See. - The Phoenix Fiction Anthology released this month! Get a free copy by subscribing to our newsletter. Anthology contains speculative fiction stories by Kyle Robert Shultz, J.E. Purrazzi, E.B. Dawson, and Beth Wangler. -Crocket and Crane #2: Deadwood by Kyle Robert Shultz is now available to read on Wattpad.
- How to Catch a Unicorn and Other Romantic Misadventures, a humorous fantasy anthology by multiple indie authors (including Kyle Robert Shultz) was released this month. Check it out here. -This month Beth Wangler updated The Weavers' Blessing cover for its 5 year anniversary. -Nate Philbrick updated the cover for Where the Woods Grow Wild.
Book Club: -Kara Swanson is reading Fawkes by Nadine Brandes and Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie. -Kyle Robert Shultz is reading Doctor Who: Twice Upon a Time by Paul Cornell, Death Masks by Jim Butcher, and the Spellsmith and Carver series by H.L. Burke. -Hannah Heath is reading The Weavers' Blessing by Beth Wangler and Two Lives, Three Choices by K.L.+Pierce.
Like these indie authors and want to connect online? Say hello to us on twitter and Facebook.
And check out their twitter accounts and personal websites:
Kara: - Twitter: @kara_author - Website: http://karaswanson.com Kyle: - Twitter: @kylerbrtshultz - Website: http://kylerobertshultz.com - Wattpad: wattpad.com/kylerobertshultz Hannah: - Twitter: @_HannahHeath - Website: www.hannahheathwriter.com
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PFW authors E.B. Dawson, J.E. Purrazzi, and Hannah Heath discuss how to use research to improve world-building in speculative fiction. Check out our podcast on Youtube. Or iTunes. Highlights: News: – Nate Philbrick has joined our ranks as a fellow Phoenix Fiction Writer. He writes fantasy and is the author of Where the Woods Grow Wild and Broken City of Crows. – The Raventree Society S1E2: The Haven by J.E. Purrazzi is releasing on March 23rd, 2018. Genre: Ghost story. […]
PFW authors Beth Wangler, K.L.+Pierce, and Hannah Heath discuss how to write themes into stories. Check it out on Youtube. Or iTunes. Highlights: News: –Infraction by J.E. Purrazzi is coming out on 02/23. Genre: Cyberpunk. –Kyle Robert Shultz’s Fearless Fiction podcast came out in late January and it is amazing. -Chapter 2 of Paralian is out! Book Club: -Beth Wangler is reading The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain and Dracula by Bram Stoker. -K.L.+Pierce is reading The Adventures […]
PFW authors E.B. Dawson, Kyle Robert Shultz, and Hannah Heath discuss the future of indie publishing.