Creative Dynamos
I interview creative people; artists, writers, musicians, and others. We talk about their creative process, what inspires them, and how they got started.
Episodes
In episode 38 of Creative Dynamos, I interview writer and musician Gray Rinehart about his long history of creating, from early poetry to later fiction and songwriting, including learning craft through Orson Scott Card’s workshops and bootcamp. Gray compares his approaches to fiction and nonfiction and explains the inspiration and reception of his book A Church More Like Christ, which explores how churches might embody Christlike g...
I welcome Mike and Dory of The Othering Podcast to discuss their path from running an internet radio station 20 years ago to launching a podcast in late 2024/early 2025 amid worsening disability and a tense political climate. Dory shares her experiences with depression, anxiety, and CRPS chronic pain, and explains the show’s focus on humanizing disabled and LGBTQ+ people, highlighting intersectionality, building community, and help...
I welcome a panel of fantasy authors—David and Michael (writing as Paragon Exordium/Mikel Melwassul), Caroline Ailanthus, and Jay Requard—to discuss why fantasy remains culturally relevant amid technology, AI, and shifting reader tastes. Panelists share current projects and favorite fantasy IPs (A Song of Ice and Fire/Game of Thrones, One Piece, Tolkien, and R.A. Salvatore) and argue fantasy’s durability comes from escapism, safely...
In episode 36 of Creative Dynamos, fantasy author Brian Rathbone discusses his path from horse training and a 35-year technology career to self-publishing, including mentally developing stories for years before writing after a 2005 layoff. He recounts early mistakes like an expensive print run with no distribution, later success selling eBooks via MobiPocket (before Amazon acquired it), and setbacks from Amazon’s 2016 algorithm and...
In episode 35 of Creative Dynamos, I talk with author Eric Swett, discussing the value of local writer communities for sharing advice on writing, marketing, and events. Swett traces his path from D&D dungeon mastering to fiction, shifting from formulaic fantasy to a post-apocalyptic serial and a daily 100-word exercise that became his first published book. He describes his Armageddon Angels series, featuring Justin—an angel who...
Creative Dynamos Ep. 34: Author Jake Bible on Drabbles, Podcast Fiction, and Writing for Dr. NoSleep
I interview horror author Jake Bible, a Bram Stoker–nominated novelist, co-chair of the North Carolina Horror Writers Association chapter, and a primary story writer for Dr. NoSleep podcast studios. Bible shares his writing history (first short-story sale in 2006/2007), his output (about 65 novels and roughly 250 short works), and how he began writing for Dr. NoSleep after responding to a freelancer ad in May 2024, now averaging 3–...
In episode 33 of Creative Dynamos, I interview James Alan McGettigan, a talented filmmaker and author. We discuss his early inspirations, both in writing and filmmaking, his journey from creating fan fiction to developing his own unique fantasy and sci-fi series called The Dust Cosmos, and the challenges of writing across multiple genres. He also shares his experiences with filmmaking, the intricacies of writing screenplays versus ...
In episode 32 of the Creative Dynamos Podcast, I chat with author Angela Sylvain about her journey into writing, her inspirations, and her work. Angela shares how she transitioned from reading voraciously to writing in her mid-thirties, inspired by a coworker. She discusses her initial foray into young adult paranormal novels and how she honed her skills with short stories, leading to over 60 published. The conversation delves into...
In episode 31 of Creative Dynamos, I interview author Andrew K. Clark. Andrew discusses his journey as a writer, starting from high school, and elaborates on his works 'Where Dark Things Grow' and 'Where Dark Things Rise.' He delves into the influence of his Appalachian roots, the importance of authentic voice in storytelling, and discusses the balance between maintaining character depth and engaging readers in horr...
In this episode of Creative Dynamos, I talk with my longtime friend and mentor, Matt Selznick. We cover the gamut, from Matt's extensive writing journey. From writing short stories in his childhood to creating immersive fantasy worlds like the Shapers World and the Sovereign Era, Matt has done it all. Matt provides insights into his self-publishing experiences and the early days of podcasting fiction. Our conversation delves in...
Aleshka aka Alexandra and I talk about her family history, her multiple creative outlets, and her book In the Garden Behind the Moon: A Memoir of Loss, Myth, and Magic. Affiliate Link - https://amzn.to/4pU08jo
In this episode I talk to author Omari Richards about his Afro-fantasy novel The Kimoni Legacy Initiation and his romantasy WIP James and Kiani: A Black Mermaid Tale (title subject to change). We also talk writing tips and the challenges and successes in 2025
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Affiliate link to his novel - https://amzn.to/4qvH1NJ
On this episode, I talk with the aptly named Kathleen Marple Kalb about her cozy mystery writing, her MASSIVE number of series, why she uses pen names, and her experience as a traditionally published author who's dabbled in and is seriously considering more indie publishing. Website: https://kathleenmarplekalb.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Kathleen-Marple-Kalb-1082949845220373/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kath...
In my conversation with author Arlo Graves, we talk about our love of the strange and dark, the blending of genres, and how our disabilities can affect our writing careers and the writing itself.
Gordon Duncan is an author of fiction and non-fiction, has four podcasts, and is starting his fourth career in his fifties. We talk about all that and more in this episode. Find him here - https://www.facebook.com/gordon.duncan
In this interview, Joel and I talk about his series Realm Guard, as well as how he builds better characters. We also talk about his pop culture writing, how to move a fantasy series into a sci-fi universe, and branching out into other genres.
Mark and I talk about his book Aroughcoune - a story about a house-sized raccoon - along with his experience as a journalist. We also talk about pushing the envelope as an author, the challenges of marketing, and being involved in your community.
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I had the great pleasure of talking about fantasy, comedy, improv, and video game development with author Dave Dobson. He truly exemplifies what I'm doing with this podcast. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did! Dave's website is https://davedobsonbooks.com/
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In this episode, I talk to author Jay Requard about his experience with traditional publishing, his move to indie publishing, and the power of mythology, among other things.
https://jayrequard.com/
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I had the pleasure of talking with pastor, teacher, and author Dr. Josh Olds about: * his new life in Australia* writing with Ted Dekker* book reviewing and blogging* and his year long Bible study of the sermon on the Mount, being published to YouTube in 2026.You can find Josh here - https://josholds.com/
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