The StoryCentric Podcast
The StoryCentric podcast delves into our cultural addiction to storytelling. Join Andrew Buckley as he interviews master storytellers from every genre and background to share their perspectives, experiences, and advice. From authors to screenwriters, marketers to actors, and everything in between, we live in a story-driven world. Let's explore it together!
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In the second part of my conversation with writer and illustrator Howard Tayler, we talk about the evolution of the web comic, how he learned to be an illustrator, balancing business and artistry, page turns and comic books, and the undeniable power of story and humour.
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The StoryCentric Podcast welcomes its first self-proclaimed asshole (though I don’t buy it). Howard Tayler is a writer and illustrator and a co-host of the Writing Excuses Podcast. We discuss his Hugo-nominated comic strip Schlock Mercenary, the launch of the web comic, starting the Writing Excuses Podcast, and important lessons he learned in college. Strap in folks, it’s a ride!
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In the second part of my conversation with DongWon Song, we talk about their exploration of the publishing industry, the function of a book editor, working for Orbit, becoming a literary agent, fighting for the right of their authors, and the shifting landscape of queer literature in the marketplace. Special bonus points if anyone can name the 90’s sitcom that neither of us can remember the title of.
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Literary agent and co-host of the Writing Excuses Podcast, special guest DongWon Song joins StoryCentric to discuss (among other things) their general dislike of Florida and Palm Beach. We also cover their introduction to fantasy and sci-fi, their brief foray into documentary film, before moving into the publishing industry and discovering New York, and we tangent hard into an exploration of artistry and the people behind the art a...
The second part of my conversation with author and editor Panio Gianopoulos finds us discussing his journey through the publishing world, from a start-up for YA novellas, to working in non-fiction with The Next Big Idea Club. We also talk about Panio’s writing process and how he learned to borrow genre fiction writing techniques and apply them to non-fiction and literary fiction.
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The final interview from my time at this year’s San Miguel Writers Conference was with author and editor, Panio Gianopoulos. We discuss his time interning at the Chris Rock Show, the Sesame Street Magazine, and Tribeca Film, before transitioning into the world of book editing. He also tells the crazy (almost unbelievable) story of JT LeRoy and Panio’s experience alongside what is possibly the greatest literary scam of all time.
In the second part of my convo with horror author Silvia Moreno-Garcia, we talk about writing across genres, putting together a zombie anthology, the relationship between literary fiction and genre fiction, where Silvia gets her inspiration, the background behind her horror novel Silver Nitrate, and what might be next on her writing bucket list.
My trip to the San Miguel Writers Conference introduced me to horror writer, Silvia Moreno-Garcia, author of Mexican Gothic and Silver Nitrate. We discuss her move from Mexico to Canada, writing for fiction magazines, spanning horror with high literary, using a publishing deal to land a literary agent, and we explore Silvia’s love of horror, including King, Poe, and Lovecraft.
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In the second part of my live recorded convo with the amazing poet Judyth Hill, we discuss lessons she learned from the stage, giving up her life as a baker in Santa Fe, life as a food and art critic, the art of teaching wild writing, building a career as a poet, perseverance and life long learning, and the sweet musicality of poetic revision.
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Recorded live at the San Miguel de Allende Writers Conference, I sat down with poet, performer, teacher, and the hyper-energetic Judyth Hill. Enjoy this rollercoaster conversation that includes Judyth’s origin story, being man sober, lost and found loves, teaching poetry for all ages, making a birthday cake for Freddy Kreuger, how William S. Burroughs was buried with one of her cupcakes, her career as a child actor, and helping oth...
In part two of my conversation with New York literary agent, Joshua Bilmes (JABberwocky Literary Agency), we discuss fortune and happenstance, and how to capitalize on success. We also deep dive into changes in the publishing industry over the past 4-5 years including the rise of the audio book market, the emergence of ‘romantasy’ as a genre, the difficulties of launching a new author, extended book production times, the shift in b...
There are literary agents and then there are literary agents, and Joshua Bilmes is certainly the latter. President of the JABberwocky Literary Agency, representing authors like Brandon Sanderson (Mistborn) and Charlaine Harris (The Sookie Stackhouse Novels), Joshua has 40 years of experience in the publishing industry.
In the first part of our conversation, we talk about his breaking into the literary world as a teen, the emergenc...
In the second part of my convo with Nicholas Eames, we talk the structure of Nick’s books, how he built fantasy bands based on 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s rockstars, world-building, incorporating humour into fantasy, whether awkward erections in fiction are funny or not, and how to navigate the world of woke culture. Grab your broadsword and your axe, and let’s get into it!
...For the next two episodes, we’ll be delving into the fantastical world of Nicholas Eames, bestselling author of Kings of the Wyld and its sequel, Bloody Rose. We talk about his massive never-to-be published novel, playing dungeons & dragons, getting agent representation, and combining fantasy and music in the most badass 70’s rock way possible with Kings of the Wyld. Call your friends! We’re getting the band back together!
In the second part of my conversation with LA-based stand-up comedian Sarah Halstead, we discuss the impact of social media on comedy, the structure of jokes, advice for budding stand-up comics, and how story is an integral part of great comedy.
StoryCentric welcomes its first stand-up comedian this week with special guest Sarah Halstead! Based out of LA, Sarah is a gifted stand-up and master storyteller. We discuss her life growing up in Michigan, her love of both acting and wine (in equal amounts), and her transition to stand-up comedy. Bring forth thy earbuds, and have a listen!
Is that bagpipes I hear? Part 2 of my conversation with the delightful Diana Gabaldon has us discussing (and shattering) the concept of thinking in straight lines, working with editors, her research process, the early days of the internet, landing an agent based on excerpts alone, working as a consultant on the Outlander TV show, and more!
This week, I have the distinct pleasure of welcoming to the show Diana Gabaldon, bestselling author of the Outlander series! We talk about the Outlander prequel show, Diana’s origin story in Arizona, the art of voracious reading, Diana the scientist, non-linear writing, character driven storytelling, and more! Don your kilt, and join us for this glorious conversation!
Ah, I see you came back for part 2! In the second part of my conversation with GMB Chomichuk, Greg talks about what he wants to do when he grows up, his experience in the world of comic books, theatre, film, and beyond, AND we explore the simplicity and complexity of storytelling.
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I’m so excited to welcome the first official guest of 2024, GMB (Greg) Chomichuk! Artist, Author, Educator . . . there’s so much to unpack with this insightful and talented gentleman. We cover Greg’s Disney-esque upbringing telling stories to woodland creatures and random trees, the impact of reading on storytelling, why kids love/hate to read, and more!
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