We chat about where we are in our novel projects. Christy talks about her slow crawl towards the end of her book. We discuss how synopses can help you clarify narrative arc and how writing friends can help you get out of your own way. Chris explains how his project management expertise applies to crafting a novel. Christy tries to convince Chris to channel his anxiety into a horror novel and encourages him to write down of his messiest emotions to ensure his very complicated series finale does not lack soul.
Shout outs:
- Diana Ma
- Todd Lubsen
- Amanda Kost
- Titus Grupp
- Mary Shelly’s Frankenstein
- Isaac Asimov
- The Ologies episode on Teratology (Monsters)
- Stephen King, and especially Misery
- The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones
- No Country for Old Men by Cormac McCarthy
- Ms. Tennell, our high school religion, ethics, and philosophy teacher
- Aunt Beth, as always
Links and such
- Chris' Novels: Systemic and Host: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BP9VDQ8C
- Christina's website: https://www.christinascheuer.com
- Chris' Author Website: https://chrislodwigauthor.com
- Christina's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashmeadowedits
- Chris’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Christopherlodwig/
- Chris' Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChrisLodwigAuthor
- Christina's email: cscheuer@gmail.com
- Chris' email: ChrisLodwig@gmail.com
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