[{"content":"Recorded live before an internet audience, Terry, Veronica, and Paul storm through topics including writing and publishing, pop culture, and tangents too ridiculous to describe.\n","date":null,"permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/","section":"Dead Robots' Society","summary":"\u003cp\u003eRecorded live before an internet audience, \u003ca href=\"https://terrymixon.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\"\u003eTerry\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https://voicesbyveronica.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\"\u003eVeronica\u003c/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https://shadowpublications.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\"\u003ePaul\u003c/a\u003e storm through topics including writing and publishing, pop culture, and tangents too ridiculous to describe.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:table-row;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:table-cell;padding:5px;\"\u003e\n      \u003ca href=\"https://terrymixon.com\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"/images/Terry-Author-225x300.jpg\" width=\"200px\" title=\"Terry Mixon\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:table-cell;padding:5px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"https://voicesbyveronica.com\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"/images/vgiguere_narrator.jpg\" width=\"200px\" title=\"Veronica Giguere\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:table-cell;padding:5px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"https://shadowpublications.com\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"/images/PaulECooley-Headshot-scaled.jpg\" width=\"200px\" title=\"Paul E Cooley\"/\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e","title":"Dead Robots' Society"},{"content":"Join Paul and V for a special episode of After Dark where we invite everyone to join us. DRS caffeinates with Larry\u0026rsquo;s Coffee. If you want to purchase fair-trade, organically grown beans that brew into smooth, balanced, never-bitter coffee, visit Larry\u0026rsquo;s Coffee, receive a free gift with your purchase, and help support The Dead Robots\u0026rsquo; Society.\nOur links:\nPaul\u0026rsquo;s site Terry\u0026rsquo;s site Veronica DRS Discord Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at Patreon and Buy Me A Coffee #writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"1 November 2026","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drsafterdark-publicedition/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv\u003eJoin Paul and V for a special episode of After Dark where we invite everyone to join us.\n  \u003c/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003caudio controls src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_After_Dark_Public_Edition.mp3\"/\u003e\n    \u003c/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDRS caffeinates with \u003ca href=\"https://larryscoffee.com/drs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\"\u003eLarry\u0026rsquo;s Coffee\u003c/a\u003e.\nIf you want to purchase fair-trade, organically grown beans that brew into smooth, balanced, never-bitter coffee, visit \u003ca href=\"https://larryscoffee.com/drs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\"\u003eLarry\u0026rsquo;s Coffee\u003c/a\u003e, receive a free gift with your purchase, and help support The Dead Robots\u0026rsquo; Society.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"DRS After Dark Public Edition"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"","title":"Podcasts"},{"content":"Terry is playing Traveler, V will be late, and Paul is available. So why not join him, ask questions, and more or less misbehave? DRS caffeinates with Larry\u0026rsquo;s Coffee. If you want to purchase fair-trade, organically grown beans that brew into smooth, balanced, never-bitter coffee, visit Larry\u0026rsquo;s Coffee, receive a free gift with your purchase, and help support The Dead Robots\u0026rsquo; Society.\nOur links:\nPaul\u0026rsquo;s site Terry\u0026rsquo;s site Veronica DRS Discord Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at Patreon and Buy Me A Coffee #writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"1 November 2026","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/qawithcooley/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eTerry is playing Traveler, V will be late, and Paul is available. So why not join him, ask questions, and more or less misbehave?\u003c/div\u003e\n    \u003c/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003caudio controls src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/QA_With_Paul.mp3\"/\u003e\n    \u003c/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDRS caffeinates with \u003ca href=\"https://larryscoffee.com/drs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\"\u003eLarry\u0026rsquo;s Coffee\u003c/a\u003e.\nIf you want to purchase fair-trade, organically grown beans that brew into smooth, balanced, never-bitter coffee, visit \u003ca href=\"https://larryscoffee.com/drs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\"\u003eLarry\u0026rsquo;s Coffee\u003c/a\u003e, receive a free gift with your purchase, and help support The Dead Robots\u0026rsquo; Society.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Q\u0026A With Cooley"},{"content":" How often have you been disappointed by a story that had a less-than-satisfactory ending? How do storytellers ensure that the final act lives up to the promises made in the preceding acts?\nThe DRS Crew Discusses\nDRS caffeinates with Larry's Coffee. If you want to purchase fair-trade, organically grown beans that brew into smooth, balanced, never-bitter coffee, visit LarrysCoffee.com/drs, receive a free gift with your purchase, and help support The Dead Robots' Society.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"24 October 2026","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/living-up-to-the-promise/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Living_Up_To_The_Promise.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow often have you been disappointed by  a story that had a less-than-satisfactory ending? How do storytellers ensure that the final act lives up to the promises made in the preceding acts?\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Living Up To The Promise"},{"content":" Politics, religion, and taboos are all parts of a good fictional world. What should authors drag into their world, and how should they highlight differences between cultures?\nThe DRS Crew Discusses\nDRS caffeinates with Larry's Coffee. If you want to purchase fair-trade, organically grown beans that brew into smooth, balanced, never-bitter coffee, visit LarrysCoffee.com/drs, receive a free gift with your purchase, and help support The Dead Robots' Society.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"17 October 2026","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/third-rail-world-building/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Third_Rail_World_Building.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolitics, religion, and taboos are all parts of a good fictional world. What should authors drag into their world, and how should they highlight differences between cultures?\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Third Rail World Building"},{"content":" When do you start the action in your story? How much introduction do the world and characters need before things go off the rails?\nThe DRS Crew Discusses\nDRS caffeinates with Larry's Coffee. If you want to purchase fair-trade, organically grown beans that brew into smooth, balanced, never-bitter coffee, visit LarrysCoffee.com/drs, receive a free gift with your purchase, and help support The Dead Robots' Society.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"10 October 2026","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/time-to-let-this-mother-rip/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Time_To_Let_This_Mother_Rip.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen do you start the action in your story?  How much introduction do the world and characters need before things go off the rails?\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Time To Let This Mother Rip?"},{"content":" How do you best convey the background or history of your story's universe without lengthy exposition and info dumps? Also? The scams are out of control in the publishing industry. The DRS Crew discusses what to watch out for.\nDRS caffeinates with Larry's Coffee. If you want to purchase fair-trade, organically grown beans that brew into smooth, balanced, never-bitter coffee, visit LarrysCoffee.com/drs, receive a free gift with your purchase, and help support The Dead Robots' Society.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"3 October 2026","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/info-dumps-and-scams/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Info_Dumps_and_Scams.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow do you best convey the background or history of your story's universe without lengthy exposition and info dumps? Also? The scams are out of control in the publishing industry. The DRS Crew discusses what to watch out for.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Info Dumps and Scams"},{"content":" The DRS Crew discusses when it's appropriate to pontificate in extremis on a facet of your world, technology, science, etc and when being vague is the smarter move.\nDRS caffeinates with Larry's Coffee. If you want to purchase fair-trade, organically grown beans that brew into smooth, balanced, never-bitter coffee, visit LarrysCoffee.com/drs, receive a free gift with your purchase, and help support The Dead Robots' Society.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"19 September 2026","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/specificity-and-vaguefulness/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Specificity_and_Vaguefulness.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DRS Crew discusses when it's appropriate to pontificate in extremis on a facet of your world, technology, science, etc and when being vague is the smarter move.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Specificity and Vaguefulness"},{"content":" Should you start a series and only write in that series until it's finished? Or should you \"play the field\" and work on as many different books as you feel like? Which is better for your career and sanity?\nThe DRS Crew discusses.\nDRS caffeinates with Larry's Coffee. If you want to purchase fair-trade, organically grown beans that brew into smooth, balanced, never-bitter coffee, visit LarrysCoffee.com/drs, receive a free gift with your purchase, and help support The Dead Robots' Society.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"12 September 2026","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/plot-monogamy---mindful-or-menace/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Plot_Monagomy_-_Mindful_or_Menace.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShould you start a series and only write in that series until it's finished? Or should you \"play the field\"  and work on as many different books as you feel like? Which is better for your career and sanity?\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Plot Monogamy - Mindful or Menace?"},{"content":" Accusations of using AI to write fiction are growing in number and severity. How can you prove you wrote the story without the assistance of LLMs and other assistive technologies?\nThe DRS Crew discusses.\nDRS caffeinates with Larry's Coffee. If you want to purchase fair-trade, organically grown beans that brew into smooth, balanced, never-bitter coffee, visit LarrysCoffee.com/drs, receive a free gift with your purchase, and help support The Dead Robots' Society.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"8 September 2026","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/human-prove-human-wrote/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Human_Prove_Human_Wrote.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccusations of using AI to write fiction are growing in number and severity. How can you prove you wrote the story without the assistance of LLMs and other assistive technologies?\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Human Prove Human Wrote"},{"content":" Protagonists are usually active participants in solving plot complications. But what if they aren't? What happens when the minor characters take over?\nThe DRS Crew discusses.\nDRS caffeinates with Larry's Coffee. If you want to purchase fair-trade, organically grown beans that brew into smooth, balanced, never-bitter coffee, visit LarrysCoffee.com/drs, receive a free gift with your purchase, and help support The Dead Robots' Society.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"5 September 2026","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/a-passive-protagonist/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/APassiveProtagonist.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtagonists are usually active participants in solving plot complications. But what if they aren't? What happens when the minor characters take over?\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe DRS Crew discusses.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"A Passive Protagonist?"},{"content":" Writing a novel requires a lot of energy. Finishing one often leaves you depleted and struggling to write another word. What do you do to recharge and avoid burnout?\nThe DRS Crew discusses.\nDRS caffeinates with Larry's Coffee. If you want to purchase fair-trade, organically grown beans that brew into smooth, balanced, never-bitter coffee, visit LarrysCoffee.com/drs, receive a free gift with your purchase, and help support The Dead Robots' Society.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"1 September 2026","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/refill-the-tank/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Refill_The_Tank.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWriting a novel requires a lot of energy. Finishing one often leaves you depleted and struggling to write another word. What do you do to recharge and avoid burnout?\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Refill The Tank!"},{"content":" While V is at an undisclosed location, Terry asks the age-old question: how do you write believable characters when they're a different sex than you?\nTerry and Paul discuss.\nDRS caffeinates with Larry's Coffee. If you want to purchase fair-trade, organically grown beans that brew into smooth, balanced, never-bitter coffee, visit LarrysCoffee.com/drs, receive a free gift with your purchase, and help support The Dead Robots' Society.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"22 August 2026","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/i-am-x-so-how-do-i-write-y/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/IAmXSoHowDoIWriteY.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile V is at an undisclosed location, Terry asks the age-old question: how do you write believable characters when they're a different sex than you?\u003c/p\u003e","title":"I Am X So How Do I Write Y?"},{"content":" Before you send it to the editor, before you let another person set eyes on the manuscript, you need to edit. There are plot holes to look out for, character voice inconsistencies, and all those pesky punctuation marks. How do you catch it all?\nWhat are some strategies to help get you from the rough draft to something presentable, let alone publishable?\nThe DRS Crew discusses.\nDRS caffeinates with Larry's Coffee. If you want to purchase fair-trade, organically grown beans that brew into smooth, balanced, never-bitter coffee, visit LarrysCoffee.com/drs, receive a free gift with your purchase, and help support The Dead Robots' Society.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"19 August 2026","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/edit-this/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/EditThis.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore you send it to the editor, before you let another person set eyes on the manuscript, you need to edit. There are plot holes to look out for, character voice inconsistencies, and all those pesky punctuation marks. How do you catch it all?\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Edit This!"},{"content":" How smart is your protagonist? Can they realistically solve the dread puzzle you've laid before them? Or is the situation tailor-made for their skillsets? How can you keep your characters feeling genuine while testing their limits of intellect or skill?\nDRS caffeinates with Larry's Coffee. If you want to purchase fair-trade, organically grown beans that brew into smooth, balanced, never-bitter coffee, visit LarrysCoffee.com/drs, receive a free gift with your purchase, and help support The Dead Robots' Society.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"16 August 2026","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/challenging-vs-challenged-characters/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/ChallengingVsChallengedCharacters.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow smart is your protagonist? Can they realistically solve the dread puzzle you've laid before them? Or is the situation tailor-made for their skillsets? How can you keep your characters feeling genuine while testing their limits of intellect or skill?\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Challenging vs Challenged Characters"},{"content":" The DRS Crew discusses in-depth branding for authors and their work.\nDRS caffeinates with Larry's Coffee. If you want to purchase fair-trade, organically grown beans that brew into smooth, balanced, never-bitter coffee, visit LarrysCoffee.com/drs, receive a free gift with your purchase, and help support The Dead Robots' Society.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"10 August 2026","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/author-series-book-branding-and-other-marketing-nonsense/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Author_Series_Book_Branding_and_Other_Marketing_Nonsense.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DRS Crew discusses in-depth branding for authors and their work.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDRS caffeinates with \u003ca href=\"https://larryscoffee.com/drs\" title=\"Buy from Larry's Coffee\"\u003eLarry's Coffee\u003c/a\u003e. If you want to purchase fair-trade, organically grown beans that brew into smooth, balanced, never-bitter coffee, visit \u003ca href=\"https://larryscoffee.com/drs\"\u003eLarrysCoffee.com/drs\u003c/a\u003e, receive a free gift with your purchase, and help support The Dead Robots' Society.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Author/Series/Book Branding and Other Marketing Nonsense"},{"content":" Readers leave comments. Readers send emails. Readers respond to your social media posts.\nBut how should you interact with them? The DRS Crew discusses the ground rules.\nDRS caffeinates with Larry's Coffee. If you want to purchase fair-trade, organically grown beans that brew into smooth, balanced, never-bitter coffee, visit LarrysCoffee.com/drs, receive a free gift with your purchase, and help support The Dead Robots' Society.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"22 July 2026","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/writer-meet-public.-public-meet-writer/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Writer_Meet_Public_Public_Meet_Writer.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaders leave comments. Readers send emails. Readers respond to your social media posts.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBut how should you interact with them? The DRS Crew discusses the ground rules.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Writer? Meet Public. Public? Meet Writer"},{"content":" When should a character or narrator use a quote? Does it have to be attributed? What about aping characters from an existing property? How do you do that?\nMost importantly, what kind of trouble can you get into?\nThe DRS Crew discusses.\nDRS caffeinates with Larry's Coffee. If you want to purchase fair-trade, organically grown beans that brew into smooth, balanced, never-bitter coffee, visit LarrysCoffee.com/drs, receive a free gift with your purchase, and help support The Dead Robots' Society.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"18 July 2026","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/quotables-homages-and-outright-theft/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Quotables_Homages_and_Outright_Theft.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen should a character or narrator use a quote? Does it have to be attributed? What about aping characters from an existing property? How do you do that?\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Quotables, Homages, and Outright Theft"},{"content":" So-called \"fairy tales\" are some of the oldest tales. As writers, what tropes/plots/character archetypes can we steal to use in our speculative fiction stories?\nDRS caffeinates with Larry's Coffee. If you want to purchase fair-trade, organically grown beans that brew into smooth, balanced, never-bitter coffee, visit LarrysCoffee.com/drs, receive a free gift with your purchase, and help support The Dead Robots' Society.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"15 July 2026","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/infinitely-told-tales/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Infinitely_Told_Tales.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo-called \"fairy tales\" are some of the oldest tales. As writers, what tropes/plots/character archetypes can we steal to use in our speculative fiction stories?\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Infinitely Told Tales"},{"content":" Michael J Strazinski wrote an article called \"Silence Where a Story Would Have Been\" that argues that the current state of the art AIs are incapable of writing great, memorable stories. Is he right?\nThe DRS Crew discusses.\nDRS caffeinates with Larry's Coffee. If you want to purchase fair-trade, organically grown beans that brew into smooth, balanced, never-bitter coffee, visit LarrysCoffee.com/drs, receive a free gift with your purchase, and help support The Dead Robots' Society.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"11 July 2026","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/humans-do-it-better/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Humans_Do_It_Better.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichael J Strazinski wrote an article called \"Silence Where a Story Would Have Been\" that argues that the current state of the art AIs are incapable of writing great, memorable stories. Is he right?\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Humans Do It Better"},{"content":" Does your future or fantasy world require a system of government? How about a social caste system? How in-depth do you need to be in constructing social norms, mores, and taboos?\nThe DRS Crew discusses.\nDRS caffeinates with Larry's Coffee. If you want to purchase fair-trade, organically grown beans that brew into smooth, balanced, never-bitter coffee, visit LarrysCoffee.com/drs, receive a free gift with your purchase, and help support The Dead Robots' Society.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"4 July 2026","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/scifi-fantasy-social-systems-and-world-building/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/SciFiFantasySocialSystemsWorldBuilding.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoes your future or fantasy world require a system of government? How about a social caste system? How in-depth do you need to be in constructing social norms, mores, and taboos?\u003c/p\u003e","title":"SciFi/Fantasy Social Systems and World Building"},{"content":" What effect, if any, would the discovery of aliens have on today's religions? Will those religions change if we become a truly space-faring race? Will new religions take their place?\nThe DRS Crew discusses.\nDRS caffeinates with Larry's Coffee. If you want to purchase fair-trade, organically grown beans that brew into smooth, balanced, never-bitter coffee, visit LarrysCoffee.com/drs, receive a free gift with your purchase, and help support The Dead Robots' Society.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"30 June 2026","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/aliens-and-religion/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Aliens_and_Religion.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat effect, if any, would the discovery of aliens have on today's religions? Will those religions change if we become a truly space-faring race? Will new religions take their place?\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Aliens and Religion"},{"content":" Audible is literally stealing from content creators, Eleven Labs is accused of stealing voices, and the DRS Crew is at its wits' end.\nDRS caffeinates with Larry's Coffee. If you want to purchase fair-trade, organically grown beans that brew into smooth, balanced, never-bitter coffee, visit LarrysCoffee.com/drs, receive a free gift with your purchase, and help support The Dead Robots' Society.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"30 May 2026","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/audible-ai-and-lawsuits/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Audible_AI_and_Lawsuits.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudible is literally stealing from content creators, Eleven Labs is accused of stealing voices, and the DRS Crew is at its wits' end.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDRS caffeinates with \u003ca href=\"https://larryscoffee.com/drs\" title=\"Buy from Larry's Coffee\"\u003eLarry's Coffee\u003c/a\u003e. If you want to purchase fair-trade, organically grown beans that brew into smooth, balanced, never-bitter coffee, visit \u003ca href=\"https://larryscoffee.com/drs\"\u003eLarrysCoffee.com/drs\u003c/a\u003e, receive a free gift with your purchase, and help support The Dead Robots' Society.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Audible, AI, and Lawsuits"},{"content":" Terry and Veronica wonder about timelines and whether or not Paul exists after his surgery.\nDRS caffeinates with Larry's Coffee. If you want to purchase fair-trade, organically grown beans that brew into smooth, balanced, never-bitter coffee, visit LarrysCoffee.com/drs, receive a free gift with your purchase, and help support The Dead Robots' Society.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"23 May 2026","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/timelines-and-other-temporal-mischief/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Timelines_and_Other_Temporal_Mischief.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerry and Veronica wonder about timelines and whether or not Paul exists after his surgery.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDRS caffeinates with \u003ca href=\"https://larryscoffee.com/drs\" title=\"Buy from Larry's Coffee\"\u003eLarry's Coffee\u003c/a\u003e. If you want to purchase fair-trade, organically grown beans that brew into smooth, balanced, never-bitter coffee, visit \u003ca href=\"https://larryscoffee.com/drs\"\u003eLarrysCoffee.com/drs\u003c/a\u003e, receive a free gift with your purchase, and help support The Dead Robots' Society.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Timelines and Other Temporal Mischief"},{"content":" What are character arcs vs story arcs? Why do they matter?\nThe DRS Crew discusses.\nDRS caffeinates with Larry's Coffee. If you want to purchase fair-trade, organically grown beans that brew into smooth, balanced, never-bitter coffee, visit LarrysCoffee.com/drs, receive a free gift with your purchase, and help support The Dead Robots' Society.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"21 May 2026","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/arcs-vs-arcs/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Arcs_Vs_Arcs.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat are character arcs vs story arcs? Why do they matter?\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe DRS Crew discusses.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDRS caffeinates with \u003ca href=\"https://larryscoffee.com/drs\" title=\"Buy from Larry's Coffee\"\u003eLarry's Coffee\u003c/a\u003e. If you want to purchase fair-trade, organically grown beans that brew into smooth, balanced, never-bitter coffee, visit \u003ca href=\"https://larryscoffee.com/drs\"\u003eLarrysCoffee.com/drs\u003c/a\u003e, receive a free gift with your purchase, and help support The Dead Robots' Society.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Arcs Vs Arcs"},{"content":" You wrote and sweated over every word. You've revised, you've edited, you've done everything to make this the best story of your life. You've even got a great cover. So what do you do to make that first sale and to keep it going? In other words, how do you \"succeed?\"\nThe DRS Crew discusses.\nDRS caffeinates with Larry's Coffee. If you want to purchase fair-trade, organically grown beans that brew into smooth, balanced, never-bitter coffee, visit LarrysCoffee.com/drs, receive a free gift with your purchase, and help support The Dead Robots' Society.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"2 May 2026","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/so-you-wrote-a-novel...-now-what/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/So_You_Wrote_A_Novel..._Now_What.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou wrote and sweated over every word. You've revised, you've edited, you've done everything  to make this the best story of your life. You've even got a great cover. So what do you do to make that first sale and to keep it going? In other words, how do you \"succeed?\"\u003c/p\u003e","title":"So You Wrote A Novel... Now What?"},{"content":" When should you distill an entire scene in a couple of sentences? Do you always have to write an entire scene to convey information? Also, how much foreshadowing is too much?\nThe DRS Crew discusses.\nDRS caffeinates with Larry's Coffee. If you want to purchase fair-trade, organically grown beans that brew into smooth, balanced, never-bitter coffee, visit LarrysCoffee.com/drs, receive a free gift with your purchase, and help support The Dead Robots' Society.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter, and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"29 April 2026","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/brevity-foreshadowing-and-sanity/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Brevity_Foreshadowing_And_Sanity.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen should you distill an entire scene in a couple of sentences? Do you always have to write an entire scene to convey information? Also, how much foreshadowing is too much?\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Brevity, Foreshadowing, And Sanity"},{"content":" What's the best way to create a story bible? What about those little fragments you've written? How do you turn those into scenes or stories? Most importantly, however, how do you write yourself out a corner?\nThe DRS Crew discusses.\nDRS caffeinates with Larry's Coffee. If you want to purchase fair-trade, organically grown beans that brew into smooth, balanced, never-bitter coffee, visit LarrysCoffee.com/drs, receive a free gift with your purchase, and help support The Dead Robots' Society.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"26 April 2026","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/bibles-fragments-and-corners/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Bibles_Fragments_and_Corners.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's the best way to create a story bible? What about those little fragments you've written? How do you turn those into scenes or stories? Most importantly, however, how do you write yourself out a corner?\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Bibles, Fragments, and Corners"},{"content":" Hachette pulls a book. Claude source code leaks. HarperCollins signs a deal with an AI animation studio....\nThe DRS Crew pontificates.\nDRS caffeinates with Larry's Coffee. If you want to purchase fair-trade, organically grown beans that brew into smooth, balanced, never-bitter coffee, visit LarrysCoffee.com/drs, receive a free gift with your purchase, and help support The Dead Robots' Society.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"22 April 2026","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/publishing-industry-news...now-with-ai/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/IndustryNewsNowWithAi.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHachette pulls a book. Claude source code leaks. HarperCollins signs a deal with an AI animation studio....\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe DRS Crew pontificates.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDRS caffeinates with \u003ca href=\"https://larryscoffee.com/drs\" title=\"Buy from Larry's Coffee\"\u003eLarry's Coffee\u003c/a\u003e. If you want to purchase fair-trade, organically grown beans that brew into smooth, balanced, never-bitter coffee, visit \u003ca href=\"https://larryscoffee.com/drs\"\u003eLarrysCoffee.com/drs\u003c/a\u003e, receive a free gift with your purchase, and help support The Dead Robots' Society.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Publishing Industry News...Now With AI!"},{"content":" You've taken your characters to the edge. The plot is nearly finished. Now it's time for the big reveal. How do you make it happen? The DRS Crew discusses.\nDRS caffeinates with Larry's Coffee. If you want to purchase fair-trade, organically grown beans that brew into smooth, balanced, never-bitter coffee, visit LarrysCoffee.com/drs, receive a free gif with your purchase, and help support The Dead Robots' Society.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"18 April 2026","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/how-do-you-climax/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/How_Do_You_Climax.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou've taken your characters to the edge. The plot is nearly finished. Now it's time for the big reveal. How do you make it happen? The DRS Crew discusses.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"How Do You Climax?"},{"content":" \"Captain! The doomaflachie is reaching critical something-or-other!\"\nScience fiction literature is rife with technobabble, questionable science, and straight-up fantastical solutions to both celestial and relatively mundane problems. How much is too much? The DRS Crew discusses.\nOur links:\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"4 April 2026","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/sciency-solutions-and-technobabble/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/SciencySolutionsAndGobbledygook.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Captain! The doomaflachie is reaching critical something-or-other!\"\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScience fiction literature is rife with technobabble, questionable science, and straight-up fantastical solutions to both celestial and relatively mundane problems. How much is too much? The DRS Crew discusses.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Sciency-Solutions and Technobabble"},{"content":" Publishers sometimes require a minimum word count, while magazines, contests, etc might impose a maximum word count. While adding words is easy, how do you decide what to cut?\nAlso, what is an \"unhappily ever after\" story, and why does Paul write them?\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"21 March 2026","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/slimmin-down-and-toe-taggin/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Slimmin_Down_and_Toe-Taggin.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublishers sometimes require a minimum word count, while magazines, contests, etc might impose a maximum word count. While adding words is easy, how do you decide what to cut?\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Slimmin' Down and Toe-Taggin'"},{"content":" Paul is on a walkabout, so Terry and Veronica are on deck to extoll the virtues of John Wick. Chiefly, how he responds to animal abuse.\nJoin Terry and V as they discuss how best to use animals in stories. Also, what not to do... Unless...\nChat will bring their favorite pet.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"19 March 2026","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/the-lesson-of-john-wick/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/The_Lesson_of_John_Wick.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaul is on a walkabout, so Terry and Veronica are on deck to extoll the virtues of John Wick. Chiefly, how he responds to animal abuse.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"The Lesson of John Wick"},{"content":" Gunfights? Explosions? Marvelous melee mayhem? Non-stop action scenes that go on for dozens of minutes? Works great in visual media, but how well does it translate into literature?\nThe DRS Crew discusses.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"17 March 2026","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/john-wick-is-boring/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/JohnWickIsBoring.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGunfights? Explosions? Marvelous melee mayhem? Non-stop action scenes that go on for dozens of minutes? Works great in visual media, but how well does it translate into literature?\u003c/p\u003e","title":"John Wick Is Boring"},{"content":" It's Valentine's Day, and the DRS Crew is in the mood for romance. And maybe a little \"rumpy-pumpy.\"\nChat will bring flowers and chocolate.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"16 March 2026","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/love-lust-and-sex/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Love__Lust__And_Sex.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's Valentine's Day, and the DRS Crew is in the mood for romance. And maybe a little \"rumpy-pumpy.\"\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChat will bring flowers and chocolate.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Love, Lust, and Sex"},{"content":" The DRS Crew recently discussed violating reader expectations. But what should writers expect from their readers? Can you trust them to remember vital clues or key details? Or do you have to repeat them every so often?\nThe DRS Crew has thoughts. We're sure chat will, too.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"7 February 2026","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/repeat-the-plot/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Repeat_The_Plot.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DRS Crew recently discussed violating reader expectations. But what should writers expect from their readers? Can you trust them to remember vital clues or key details? Or do you have to repeat them every so often?\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Repeat The Plot?"},{"content":" When as a reader do you draw the line on suspension of disbelief? Should writers mash up genres without significant tells that the story will have left turns? And if you're going to write that kind of story, what should you be concerned about?\nThe DRS Crew discusses.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"4 February 2026","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/space-opera-with-dinosaurs/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Space_Opera_With_Dinosaurs.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen as a reader do you draw the line on suspension of disbelief? Should writers mash up genres without significant tells that the story will have left turns? And if you're going to write that kind of story, what should you be concerned about?\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Space Opera With Dinosaurs!"},{"content":" The DRS Crew didn't do their homework and have nothing planned for today's lesson. Therefore, we'll regale you with whatever comes to mind...\nPerhaps chat will help/hinder us.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"31 January 2026","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/topic-what-topic/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Topic_What_Topic.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DRS Crew didn't do their homework and have nothing planned for today's lesson. Therefore, we'll regale you with whatever comes to mind...\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerhaps chat will help/hinder us.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Topic? What Topic?"},{"content":" It's 2026, and the DRS Crew has plans. What are they doing to make 2026 more successful?\nWhat are you doing to make your 2026 successful?\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"31 January 2026","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/happy-new-year-now-get-to-work/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Happy_New_Year_Get_To_Work.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's 2026, and the DRS Crew has plans. What are they doing to make 2026 more successful?\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat are you doing to make your 2026 successful?\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Happy New Year! Now Get To Work!"},{"content":" While Terry is on a walkabout, Paul and V discuss plans for 2026, including ad budgets, editing budgets, cover budgets, etc. Also? Aren't we supposed to write, too?\nThe DRS Crew discusses.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"4 January 2026","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/2026-approaches.../","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/2026_Approaches.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Terry is on a walkabout, Paul and V discuss plans for 2026, including ad budgets, editing budgets, cover budgets, etc. Also? Aren't we supposed to write, too?\u003c/p\u003e","title":"2026 Approaches..."},{"content":" Monsters are not always forces of nature. Sometimes they only come for those who deserve them. The DRS Crew discusses.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"22 December 2025","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/karmic-monsters/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Karmic_Monsters.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonsters are not always forces of nature. Sometimes they only come for those who deserve them. The DRS Crew discusses.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOur links:\u003cbr /\u003e Paul's store: \u003ca href=\"https://payhip.com/paulecooley\"\u003ehttps://payhip.com/paulecooley\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Paul's site:  \u003ca href=\"https://shadowpublications.com\"\u003ehttps://shadowpublications.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Terry's site: \u003ca href=\"https://www.terrymixon.com/\"\u003ehttps://www.terrymixon.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e Veronica: \u003ca href=\"http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\"\u003ehttp://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Karmic Monsters"},{"content":" A DRS Patron asks the question: Do you need an author website? Do you need a store? The DRS Crew discusses.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"21 December 2025","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/websites-social-media-and-stores--what-do-you-need/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/WebsitesSocialMedia_Store.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA DRS Patron asks the question: Do you need an author website? Do you need a store? \u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe DRS Crew discusses.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOur links:\u003cbr /\u003e Paul's store: \u003ca href=\"https://payhip.com/paulecooley\"\u003ehttps://payhip.com/paulecooley\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Paul's site:  \u003ca href=\"https://shadowpublications.com\"\u003ehttps://shadowpublications.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Terry's site: \u003ca href=\"https://www.terrymixon.com/\"\u003ehttps://www.terrymixon.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e Veronica: \u003ca href=\"http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\"\u003ehttp://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Websites, Social Media, and Stores--What Do You Need?"},{"content":" How does fiction influence society? What about the inverse?\nAlso, can one pull plots from classic literature or films and repurpose them in modern works?\nThe DRS Crew discusses.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"20 December 2025","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/influence-and-reimagination/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Influence_and_Reimagination.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow does fiction influence society? What about the inverse?\u003cbr /\u003e Also, can one pull plots from classic literature or films and repurpose them in modern works?\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Influence and Reimagination"},{"content":" Veronica and Terry have returned from the \"Author Nation\" convention and have more than a few thoughts. Paul will heckle.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"23 November 2025","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/author-nation-autopsy/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Author_Nation_Autopsy.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVeronica and Terry have returned from the \"Author Nation\" convention and have more than a few thoughts. Paul will heckle.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOur links:\u003cbr /\u003e Paul's store: \u003ca href=\"https://payhip.com/paulecooley\"\u003ehttps://payhip.com/paulecooley\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Paul's site:  \u003ca href=\"https://shadowpublications.com\"\u003ehttps://shadowpublications.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Terry's site: \u003ca href=\"https://www.terrymixon.com/\"\u003ehttps://www.terrymixon.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e Veronica: \u003ca href=\"http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\"\u003ehttp://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Author Nation Autopsy"},{"content":" Can you have subplots when there's only a single main character? How do you handle it when there are no repeated secondary characters?\nThe DRS Crew discusses.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"16 November 2025","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/going-solo/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Going_Solo.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan you have subplots when there's only a single main character? How do you handle it when there are no repeated secondary characters?\u003cbr /\u003e The DRS Crew discusses.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Going Solo"},{"content":" Paul has just finished wrapping up the publication process for his new novel. Did he learn any new lessons? Also, what about versioning revisions, backups, and the other technical nonsense you should be doing? The DRS Crew discusses.\nOur links:\nDead Robots' Society: https://deadrobotssociety.com\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter, and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"1 November 2025","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/edits-proofs-and-utter-insanity/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n        \n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaul has just finished wrapping up the publication process for his new novel. Did he learn any new lessons? Also, what about versioning revisions, backups, and the other technical nonsense you should be doing? The DRS Crew discusses.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Edits, Proofs, and Utter Insanity"},{"content":" There's more Amazon/Audible news. There's Salesforce news. There's...\nHow do you keep up on the industry gossip, buzz, and class action lawsuits? The DRS Crew discusses and takes on chat. They've been obnoxious lately...\nOur links:\nDead Robots' Society: https://deadrobotssociety.com\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter, and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"29 October 2025","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/whats-going-on/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Whats_Going_On.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's more Amazon/Audible news. There's Salesforce news. There's...\u003cbr /\u003e How do you keep up on the industry gossip, buzz, and class action lawsuits? The DRS Crew discusses and takes on chat. They've been obnoxious lately...\u003c/p\u003e","title":"What's Going On?"},{"content":" What is a \"Zero Draft?\" Can the processes outlined help you in your writing? Also in this episode, Paul and V discuss Lovecraft's \"Call of Cthulu.\"\nOur links:\nDead Robots' Society: https://deadrobotssociety.com\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter, and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"25 October 2025","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/zero-drafts-and-lovecraft/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Zero_Drafts_and_Lovecraft.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is a \"Zero Draft?\" Can the processes outlined help you in your writing? \u003cbr /\u003e Also in this episode, Paul and V discuss Lovecraft's \"Call of Cthulu.\"\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Zero Drafts and Lovecraft"},{"content":" Paul has returned from an eco-tour of Costa Rica. While he had a great time, he's now behind the proverbial 8-ball with a deadline. Terry knows how he feels. So does V.\nWhy are deadlines terrifying to some, but a motivating factor for others? The DRS Crew discusses.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"22 October 2025","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/sea-turtles-and-deadlines/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Sea_Turtles_and_Deadlines.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaul has returned from an eco-tour of Costa Rica. While he had a great time, he's now behind the proverbial 8-ball with a deadline. Terry knows how he feels. So does V.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Sea Turtles and Deadlines"},{"content":" Terry has gone full bonkers for starships, including creating blueprints and statistics. This madness must be appreciated., The DRS Crew discusses the kinds of detail you should have for your ships, what you should ignore, and when to know the difference.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"20 October 2025","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/were-gonna-need-a-bigger-starship/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Were_Gonna_Need_A_Bigger_Starship.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerry has gone full bonkers for starships, including creating blueprints and statistics. This madness must be appreciated., The DRS Crew discusses the kinds of detail you should have for your ships, what you should ignore, and when to know the difference.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"We're Gonna Need A Bigger Starship!"},{"content":" Turns out that the Audible Premium Plus scam was before our eyes all along...\nAfter that discussion, the DRS Crew explains how to go wide.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"11 October 2025","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/audible-2-scamaloo-and-going-wide/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Audible2_Scamaloo_and_Going_Wide.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurns out that the Audible Premium Plus scam was before our eyes all along...\u003cbr /\u003e After that discussion, the DRS Crew explains how to go wide.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Audible 2 Scamaloo and Going Wide"},{"content":" Paul has thoughts about the new series Alien: Earth. Would the series work if it weren't part of the Alien franchise universe? The DRS Crew discusses world-building and the necessary ingredients of a cyberpunk future.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"6 September 2025","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/alienearth-and-worldbuilding/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Alien-EarthWorld_Building.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaul has thoughts about the new series Alien: Earth. Would the series work if it weren't part of the Alien franchise universe? The DRS Crew discusses world-building and the necessary ingredients of a cyberpunk future.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Alien:Earth and Worldbuilding"},{"content":" Audible's new \"Audible+\" program will destroy the livelihoods of narrators and authors. How will it do that? The DRS Crew discusses, and V brings cats to help explain things.\nFor background, please watch:\n• Audible Is Broken\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter, and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow #audible #audiobooks\n","date":"27 August 2025","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/audible-is-destroying-livelihoods/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Audible_Is_Destroying_Livelihoods.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudible's new \"Audible+\" program will destroy the livelihoods of narrators and authors. How will it do that? The DRS Crew discusses, and V brings cats to help explain things.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Audible Is Destroying Livelihoods!"},{"content":" The DRS Crew discusses how to prioritize those pesky side gigs (anthologies, short-story magazines, etc) and decide whether they are compatible with your long-term goals.\nIn other words, knowing when to say \"No, thanks.\"\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"16 August 2025","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/pruning-season/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Pruning_Season.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DRS Crew discusses how to prioritize those pesky side gigs (anthologies, short-story magazines, etc) and decide whether they are compatible with your long-term goals.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Pruning Season"},{"content":" Terry has published over forty novels. Paul? Almost twenty. V has contributed both her writing and vocal talents to dozens of novels. None of these things happened overnight and required persistence.\nThe DRS Crew discusses how to keep on keeping on.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"9 August 2025","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/sticking-to-it/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Sticking_To_it.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerry has published over forty novels. Paul? Almost twenty. V has contributed both her writing and vocal talents to dozens of novels. None of these things happened overnight and required persistence.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Sticking To It"},{"content":" Author Doc Coleman joins Terry and Paul for a discussion on all things Steampunk, Gaslamp, and anything else we can think of.\nDoc Coleman: https://www.doccoleman.com/\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"2 August 2025","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/whats-up-doc/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Whats_Up_Doc.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthor Doc Coleman joins Terry and Paul for a discussion on all things Steampunk, Gaslamp, and anything else we can think of.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoc Coleman: https://www.doccoleman.com/\u003c/p\u003e","title":"What's Up, Doc?"},{"content":" When the world is filled with darkness and despair, creating art is one of the most courageous acts most of us can accomplish. Are we allowed to find joy in our creations during times of war, disease, and civil strife? More importantly, do people need art to survive? The DRS Crew discusses.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"26 July 2025","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/art-in-darkness/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Art_In_Darkness.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the world is filled with darkness and despair, creating art is one of the most courageous acts most of us can accomplish. Are we allowed to find joy in our creations during times of war, disease, and civil strife? More importantly, do people need art to survive? The DRS Crew discusses.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Art In Darkness"},{"content":" Writer's groups can be an excellent place to exchange ideas, discover new resources, and meet new people. They can also be toxic waste dumps.\nWhat are the traits of good writing neighbors and neighborhoods? What's the proper etiquette for becoming a good writing neighbor?\nThe DRS Crew gives their thoughts. Chat will no doubt complain about the Discord server.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter, and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"23 July 2025","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/good-writing-neighbors/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Good_Writing_Neighbors.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWriter's groups can be an excellent place to exchange ideas, discover new resources, and meet new people. They can also be toxic waste dumps.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Good Writing Neighbors"},{"content":" Stuck for an idea? Want to pay homage to a class work? Is it in the public domain? If the answer is yes, it's your playground. The DRS Crew discusses.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"5 July 2025","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/the-public-domain-is-your-playground/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/ThePublicDomainIsYourPlayground.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStuck for an idea? Want to pay homage to a class work? Is it in the public domain? If the answer is yes, it's your playground. The DRS Crew discusses.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"The Public Domain Is Your Playground"},{"content":" What tropes do you have to have in a romance? How about suspense versus thriller? The DRS Crew once again takes a question from chat and runs off the rails.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"29 June 2025","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/tropeic-topics/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Topic_Whats_That.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat tropes do you have to have in a romance? How about suspense versus thriller? The DRS Crew once again takes a question from chat and runs off the rails.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Tropeic Topics"},{"content":" The DRS Crew trolled the topics channel and hit paydirt.\nWe'll discuss how to tell when you're writing in the wrong genre, expectations of genres, and reader expectations. Should we have time, we'll also touch on getting new readers and integrating backstories.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"7 June 2025","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/author-genre-reader-expectations/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Author_Genre_Reader_Expectations.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DRS Crew trolled the topics channel and hit paydirt.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWe'll discuss how to tell when you're writing in the wrong genre, expectations of genres, and reader expectations. Should we have time, we'll also touch on getting new readers and integrating backstories.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Author/Genre/Reader Expectations"},{"content":" The DRS Crew ruminates on procrastination, corraling future works so they don't impinge on the present.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"31 May 2025","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/squirrel/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Squirrel.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DRS Crew ruminates on procrastination, corraling future works so they don't impinge on the present.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOur links:\u003cbr /\u003e Paul's store: \u003ca href=\"https://payhip.com/paulecooley\"\u003ehttps://payhip.com/paulecooley\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Paul's site:  \u003ca href=\"https://shadowpublications.com\"\u003ehttps://shadowpublications.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Terry's site: \u003ca href=\"https://www.terrymixon.com/\"\u003ehttps://www.terrymixon.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e Veronica: \u003ca href=\"http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\"\u003ehttp://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Squirrel!"},{"content":" V and Paul run through the standard operating procedure for posting your audiobooks and the various outlets.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"16 May 2025","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/a-lesson-on-audiobooks/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/A_Lesson_on_Audiobooks.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eV and Paul run through the standard operating procedure for posting your audiobooks and the various outlets.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOur links:\u003cbr /\u003e Paul's store: \u003ca href=\"https://payhip.com/paulecooley\"\u003ehttps://payhip.com/paulecooley\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Paul's site:  \u003ca href=\"https://shadowpublications.com\"\u003ehttps://shadowpublications.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Terry's site: \u003ca href=\"https://www.terrymixon.com/\"\u003ehttps://www.terrymixon.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e Veronica: \u003ca href=\"http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\"\u003ehttp://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","title":"A Lesson On Audiobooks"},{"content":" No matter the genre, no matter the plot, characters move, talk, and occasionally resort to fisticuffs when words don't work, or the writer gets bored.\nHow do you incorporate action into your scenes? What about reader fatigue? How do you break up those action sequences to keep the reader from becoming numb? And how do you know when you've gone too far?\nOur links:\nDead Robots' Society: https://deadrobotssociety.com\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter, and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"10 May 2025","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/action/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/ACtion.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo matter the genre, no matter the plot, characters move, talk, and occasionally resort to fisticuffs when words don't work, or the writer gets bored.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"ACTION!"},{"content":" How do you write for audio? Or more importantly, what pitfalls should you avoid? How do you deal with those pesky dialogue tags? And the DRS Crew pontificates on romance versus dark romance.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"3 May 2025","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/audio-tags-and-dark-romance/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/AudioTagsAndDarkRomance.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow do you write for audio? Or more importantly, what pitfalls should you avoid? How do you deal with those pesky dialogue tags? And the DRS Crew pontificates on romance versus dark romance.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Audio Tags and Dark Romance"},{"content":" Hey, you! What's your book's title and why? Will it bring the masses to your door? Or will it ensure they pass you by?\nThe DRS Crew discusses the (not so) subtle art of titles.\nBonus? We'll discuss those pesky chapters and whether they need names.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"3 May 2025","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/the-title-problem/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/The_Title_Problem.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHey, you! What's your book's title and why? Will it bring the masses to your door? Or will it ensure they pass you by?\u003cbr /\u003e The DRS Crew discusses the (not so) subtle art of titles.\u003cbr /\u003e Bonus? We'll discuss those pesky chapters and whether they need names.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"The Title Problem"},{"content":" Chat asks what indies can learn from traditional publishers and vice versa. Prepare for opinions...\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"19 April 2025","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/indies-vs-traditional-publishing/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/IndiesVsTradPub.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChat asks what indies can learn from traditional publishers and vice versa. Prepare for opinions...\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOur links:\u003cbr /\u003e Paul's store: \u003ca href=\"https://payhip.com/paulecooley\"\u003ehttps://payhip.com/paulecooley\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Paul's site:  \u003ca href=\"https://shadowpublications.com\"\u003ehttps://shadowpublications.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Terry's site: \u003ca href=\"https://www.terrymixon.com/\"\u003ehttps://www.terrymixon.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e Veronica: \u003ca href=\"http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\"\u003ehttp://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Indies vs Traditional Publishing"},{"content":" Is there a difference between a plot and a sidequest? How do you know which one you're telling? And can an entire book be a sidequest? Terry wants to know.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"15 April 2025","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/dont-sidequest-your-plot/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DontSidequestYourPlot.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIs there a difference between a plot and a sidequest? How do you know which one you're telling? And can an entire book be a sidequest? Terry wants to know.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Don't Sidequest Your Plot!"},{"content":" What are some of the pros and cons of using real-life events in your work? Do they make good backdrops or should you avoid them?\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"29 March 2025","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/keepin-it-real/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Keepin_It_Real.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat are some of the pros and cons of using real-life events in your work? Do they make good backdrops or should you avoid them?\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Keepin' It Real"},{"content":" What can writers learn from role-playing game design? Do role-playing games help writers grasp character and universe? The DRS Crew discusses.\nChat will bring their dice.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"15 March 2025","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/rpgs-and-plot/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/RPGS_and_Plot.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat can writers learn from role-playing game design? Do role-playing games help writers grasp character and universe? The DRS Crew discusses.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChat will bring their dice.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"RPGs and Plot"},{"content":" What is \"binge writing?\" How do you get into the zone? More importantly, are there any 12 step programs to help you recover?\nCreativity isn't stagnant. It comes and goes, no matter how skilled you are. Are there any strategies for conjuring it?\nChat will recommend coffee.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"8 March 2025","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/binge-writing-recovery-and-creativity/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Binge_Writing_Recovery_and_Creativity.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is \"binge writing?\" How do you get into the zone? More importantly, are there any 12 step programs to help you recover?\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreativity isn't stagnant. It comes and goes, no matter how skilled you are. Are there any strategies for conjuring it?\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Binge Writing, Recovery, and Creativity"},{"content":" Amazon is removing the ability to download books you purchase to your computer, making all your ebooks ephemeral except via their app or their hardware. What do the DRS crew think about this change?\nChat will bring their old USB cables.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"8 March 2025","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/amazon-shenanigans----we-own-nothing/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Amazon_Shenanigans_--_We_Own_Nothing.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmazon is removing the ability to download books you purchase to your computer, making all your ebooks ephemeral except via their app or their hardware. What do the DRS crew think about this change?\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Amazon Shenanigans -- We Own Nothing"},{"content":" Terry wonders about provocative writing, and V questions whether authenticity makes good marketing. Paul, meanwhile, thinks about the Antarctic as a setting for stories.\nChat will bring their crayons.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"8 March 2025","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/provocateur-writing-and-attraction-marketing/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Provacateur_Writring_and_Atraction_Marketing.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerry wonders about provocative writing, and V questions whether authenticity makes good marketing. Paul, meanwhile, thinks about the Antarctic as a setting for stories.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Provocateur Writing and Attraction Marketing"},{"content":" Are you making money off your art? Or are you spending money to make art? When do you invest in yourself?\nBoundaries are important, especially if you have a subscriber service (Patreon, BMAC, Substack, etc). You can't always be the dancing monkey.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"15 February 2025","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/monkey-dances-for-art--money/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Monkey_Dances_For_Art_And_Money.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre you making money off your art? Or are you spending money to make art? When do you invest in yourself?\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBoundaries are important, especially if you have a subscriber service (Patreon, BMAC, Substack, etc). You can't always be the dancing monkey.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Monkey Dances For Art \u0026 Money"},{"content":" Our links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"1 February 2025","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/social-muckery-recycling-and-fluffy/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/SocialMuckery.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur links:\u003cbr /\u003e Paul's store: \u003ca href=\"https://payhip.com/paulecooley\"\u003ehttps://payhip.com/paulecooley\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Paul's site:  \u003ca href=\"https://shadowpublications.com\"\u003ehttps://shadowpublications.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Terry's site: \u003ca href=\"https://www.terrymixon.com/\"\u003ehttps://www.terrymixon.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e Veronica: \u003ca href=\"http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\"\u003ehttp://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDRS Discord: \u003ca href=\"https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\"\u003ehttps://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \u003ca href=\"https://patreon.com/drspodcast\"\u003ehttps://patreon.com/drspodcast\u003c/a\u003e  and \u003ca href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast\"\u003ehttps://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Social Muckery, Recycling, And Fluffy"},{"content":" Our links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"1 February 2025","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/i-are-not-an-editro/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/IRNotEditor.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur links:\u003cbr /\u003e Paul's store: \u003ca href=\"https://payhip.com/paulecooley\"\u003ehttps://payhip.com/paulecooley\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Paul's site:  \u003ca href=\"https://shadowpublications.com\"\u003ehttps://shadowpublications.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Terry's site: \u003ca href=\"https://www.terrymixon.com/\"\u003ehttps://www.terrymixon.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e Veronica: \u003ca href=\"http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\"\u003ehttp://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDRS Discord: \u003ca href=\"https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\"\u003ehttps://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \u003ca href=\"https://patreon.com/drspodcast\"\u003ehttps://patreon.com/drspodcast\u003c/a\u003e  and \u003ca href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast\"\u003ehttps://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"I Are Not An Editro"},{"content":" The DRS Crew helps Antowan brainstorm his sci-fi/fantasy novel.\nChat will no doubt add to the chaos.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"18 January 2025","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/rifts-and-horrors---brainstorming-with-antowan/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Rifts_and_Horrors-_Brainstorming_with_Antowan.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DRS Crew helps Antowan brainstorm his sci-fi/fantasy novel.\u003cbr /\u003e Chat will no doubt add to the chaos.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOur links:\u003cbr /\u003e Paul's store: \u003ca href=\"https://payhip.com/paulecooley\"\u003ehttps://payhip.com/paulecooley\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Paul's site:  \u003ca href=\"https://shadowpublications.com\"\u003ehttps://shadowpublications.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Terry's site: \u003ca href=\"https://www.terrymixon.com/\"\u003ehttps://www.terrymixon.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e Veronica: \u003ca href=\"http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\"\u003ehttp://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Rifts and Horrors - Brainstorming with Antowan"},{"content":" What would aliens actually look like?\nAre they carbon-based? Arsenic-based? Silicon?\nWhat about their chirality?\nDo they have DNA?\nThe DRS Crew discusses.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"4 January 2025","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/what-the--is-that/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/What_The_Fuck_Is_That.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat would aliens actually look like?\u003cbr /\u003e Are they carbon-based? Arsenic-based? Silicon?\u003cbr /\u003e What about their chirality?\u003cbr /\u003e Do they have DNA?\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe DRS Crew discusses.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"What The **** Is that?"},{"content":" What's the difference between an episodic series and a saga? And what about stand-alone stories with the same characters in a series? Is it part of a series?\nThe DRS Crew offers their experiences and somewhat maybe informed opinions.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"28 December 2024","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/episodes-sagas-and-standalones/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Episodes_Sagas_and_Stand-alones.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's the difference between an episodic series and a saga? And what about stand-alone stories with the same characters in a series? Is it part of a series?\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Episodes, Sagas, and Standalones"},{"content":" Your house is filled with guests. Your children are driving you nuts. Construction people are ripping your home apart. There is no safe place to create. What do you do? The DRS Crew discusses.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n","date":"21 December 2024","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/creativity-and-the-holiday-hustle/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Creativity_and_the_Holiday_Hustle.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour house is filled with guests. Your children are driving you nuts. Construction people are ripping your home apart. There is no safe place to create. What do you do? The DRS Crew discusses.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Creativity and the Holiday Hustle"},{"content":" V is thinking about starting a Patreon. Paul and Terry do their best to provide advice. We're sure chat will chime in, too...\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n","date":"14 December 2024","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/so-you-wanna-start-a-patreon.../","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/SoYouWannaStartAPatreon.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eV is thinking about starting a Patreon. Paul and Terry do their best to provide advice. We're sure chat will chime in, too...\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOur links:\u003cbr /\u003e Paul's store: \u003ca href=\"https://payhip.com/paulecooley\"\u003ehttps://payhip.com/paulecooley\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Paul's site:  \u003ca href=\"https://shadowpublications.com\"\u003ehttps://shadowpublications.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Terry's site: \u003ca href=\"https://www.terrymixon.com/\"\u003ehttps://www.terrymixon.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e Veronica: \u003ca href=\"http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\"\u003ehttp://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","title":"So You Wanna Start A Patreon..."},{"content":" The DRS Crew invites chat to force us to improvise plots on the fly. Prepare for insanity.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n","date":"8 December 2024","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/attack-of-the-pitch-deck-we-mean-it/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/AttackPitchDeck.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DRS Crew invites chat to force us to improvise plots on the fly. Prepare for insanity.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOur links:\u003cbr /\u003e Paul's store: \u003ca href=\"https://payhip.com/paulecooley\"\u003ehttps://payhip.com/paulecooley\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Paul's site:  \u003ca href=\"https://shadowpublications.com\"\u003ehttps://shadowpublications.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Terry's site: \u003ca href=\"https://www.terrymixon.com/\"\u003ehttps://www.terrymixon.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e Veronica: \u003ca href=\"http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\"\u003ehttp://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Attack of the Pitch Deck! We Mean It!"},{"content":" Paul, Terry, and V discuss the mixed blessing of contracts with deadlines and how to meet them.\nOur links:\nDead Robots' Society: https://deadrobotssociety.com\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter, and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast\n#writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow\n","date":"30 November 2024","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/youre-busy-now-what/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Youre_Busy_Now_What.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaul, Terry, and V discuss the mixed blessing of contracts with deadlines and how to meet them.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOur links:\u003cbr /\u003e Dead Robots' Society: https://deadrobotssociety.com\u003cbr /\u003e Paul's site:  https://shadowpublications.com\u003cbr /\u003e Terry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\u003cbr /\u003e Veronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\u003c/p\u003e","title":"You're Busy! Now What?"},{"content":" As an artist, how do you cope when real life kicks you in the feels?\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n","date":"23 November 2024","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/life-loss-art/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Life_Loss_Art.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an artist, how do you cope when real life kicks you in the feels?\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOur links:\u003cbr /\u003e Paul's store: \u003ca href=\"https://payhip.com/paulecooley\"\u003ehttps://payhip.com/paulecooley\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Paul's site:  \u003ca href=\"https://shadowpublications.com\"\u003ehttps://shadowpublications.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Terry's site: \u003ca href=\"https://www.terrymixon.com/\"\u003ehttps://www.terrymixon.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e Veronica: \u003ca href=\"http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\"\u003ehttp://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Life, Loss, Art"},{"content":" Whether they're meant to be constructive or mean-spirited, comments and reviews can shake your confidence. How do you cope? More importantly, how can you tell what comments to listen to and which to ignore?\nThe DRS Crew Discusses.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n","date":"16 November 2024","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/reviews-comments-and-criticisms/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/ReviewsCommentsCriticisms.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether they're meant to be constructive or mean-spirited, comments and reviews can shake your confidence. How do you cope? More importantly, how can you tell what comments to listen to and which to ignore?\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Reviews, Comments, and Criticisms"},{"content":" How do you describe ugly? Beautiful? Terrifying? Joyful?\nThe DRS Crew discusses making use of the five senses. And maybe a sixth.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n","date":"9 November 2024","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/five-senses-infinite-words/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Five_Senses_Infinite_Words.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow do you describe ugly? Beautiful? Terrifying? Joyful?\u003cbr /\u003e The DRS Crew discusses making use of the five senses. And maybe a sixth.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOur links:\u003cbr /\u003e Paul's store: \u003ca href=\"https://payhip.com/paulecooley\"\u003ehttps://payhip.com/paulecooley\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Paul's site:  \u003ca href=\"https://shadowpublications.com\"\u003ehttps://shadowpublications.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Terry's site: \u003ca href=\"https://www.terrymixon.com/\"\u003ehttps://www.terrymixon.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e Veronica: \u003ca href=\"http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\"\u003ehttp://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Five Senses, Infinite Words"},{"content":" Cyberpunk, Steampunk, Biopunk, Solarpunk, and punkcetera. What does all of it mean? What makes a genre \"punk?\" The DRS Crew discusses.\nOur links:\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n","date":"2 November 2024","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/what-is-punk/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/What_Is_Punk.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCyberpunk, Steampunk, Biopunk, Solarpunk, and punkcetera. What does all of it mean? What makes a genre \"punk?\" The DRS Crew discusses.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOur links:\u003cbr /\u003e Paul's site:  \u003ca href=\"https://shadowpublications.com\"\u003ehttps://shadowpublications.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Terry's site: \u003ca href=\"https://www.terrymixon.com/\"\u003ehttps://www.terrymixon.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e Veronica: \u003ca href=\"http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\"\u003ehttp://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","title":"What is Punk?"},{"content":" Dreams, nightmares, and delusions are often used to progress a story. Are there rules for including these? The DRS Crew discusses.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n","date":"26 October 2024","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/dreams-nightmares-and-fantasies/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Dreams_Fantasies_and_Delusions.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDreams, nightmares, and delusions are often used to progress a story. Are there rules for including these? The DRS Crew discusses.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOur links:\u003cbr /\u003e Paul's store: \u003ca href=\"https://payhip.com/paulecooley\"\u003ehttps://payhip.com/paulecooley\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Paul's site:  \u003ca href=\"https://shadowpublications.com\"\u003ehttps://shadowpublications.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Terry's site: \u003ca href=\"https://www.terrymixon.com/\"\u003ehttps://www.terrymixon.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e Veronica: \u003ca href=\"http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\"\u003ehttp://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Dreams, Nightmares, and Fantasies"},{"content":" The DRS Crew discusses their thoughts on titles, character and place names, and whether or not genres have rules for both.\nChat will bring their crayons.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n","date":"19 October 2024","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/titles-names-and-genres/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Titles_Names_and_Genres.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DRS Crew discusses their thoughts on titles, character and place names, and whether or not genres have rules for both.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChat will bring their crayons.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Titles, Names, and Genres"},{"content":" The DRS Crew discusses author websites, recycling old material, and handling feedback that is less than complimentary.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n","date":"12 October 2024","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/websites-recycling-and-devastating-feedback/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Websites_Recycling_and_Devastating_Feedback.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DRS Crew discusses author websites, recycling old material, and handling feedback that is less than complimentary.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOur links:\u003cbr /\u003e Paul's store: \u003ca href=\"https://payhip.com/paulecooley\"\u003ehttps://payhip.com/paulecooley\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Paul's site:  \u003ca href=\"https://shadowpublications.com\"\u003ehttps://shadowpublications.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Terry's site: \u003ca href=\"https://www.terrymixon.com/\"\u003ehttps://www.terrymixon.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e Veronica: \u003ca href=\"http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\"\u003ehttp://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Websites, Recycling, and Devastating Feedback"},{"content":" Veronica, Paul, and Terry pull out the old Pitch Deck and deal themselves plot, characters, and complications. Chat will then choose the story they have to tell. Nothing could possibly go wrong.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n","date":"21 September 2024","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/attack-of-the-pitch-deck/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Attack_of_the_Pitchdeck.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVeronica, Paul, and Terry pull out the old Pitch Deck and deal themselves plot, characters, and complications. Chat will then choose the story they have to tell. Nothing could possibly go wrong.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Attack of the Pitch Deck!"},{"content":" Veronica asks the age-old question: \"How the hell do I write an author bio?\"\nWhat details should you include? Formal, informal? Should you tailor them for specific books? The DRS crew pontificates.\nChat will probably wear a dunce cap.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n","date":"14 September 2024","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/who-am-i/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/WhoAmI.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVeronica asks the age-old question: \"How the hell do I write an author bio?\"\u003cbr /\u003e What details should you include? Formal, informal? Should you tailor them for specific books? The DRS crew pontificates.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Who Am I?"},{"content":" The DRS Crew takes aim at book releases and discusses how best not to screw them up. From ill-advised promotional techniques to best practices, Terry, Veronica, and Paul share personal anecdotes and pet peeves.\nChat, as. usual, insists lead paint chips make one more intelligent.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n","date":"8 September 2024","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/failure-to-release/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/FailureToRelease.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DRS Crew takes aim at book releases and discusses how best not to screw them up. From ill-advised promotional techniques to best practices, Terry, Veronica, and Paul share personal anecdotes and pet peeves.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Failure To Release"},{"content":" Paul is writing to an outline for the third time in his career. Will Terry laugh at him, or will he have sage advice? What will Veronica advise after all her experiences with outlines?\nDear Garaaga, what will CHAT have to say?\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nDiscord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter, and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n","date":"3 September 2024","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/outline-what-outline/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Outine_What_Outline.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaul is writing to an outline for the third time in his career. Will Terry laugh at him, or will he have sage advice? What will Veronica advise after all her experiences with outlines?\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Outline? What Outline?"},{"content":" Paul is finishing up Extinction and asks the question--what subplots do I actually need? The DRS Crew Discuss\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n","date":"24 August 2024","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/plot-bunnies-ate-my-lettuce/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Plot_Bunnies_Ate_My_Lettuce.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaul is finishing up Extinction and asks the question--what subplots do I actually need? The DRS Crew Discuss\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOur links:\u003cbr /\u003e Paul's store: \u003ca href=\"https://payhip.com/paulecooley\"\u003ehttps://payhip.com/paulecooley\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Paul's site:  \u003ca href=\"https://shadowpublications.com\"\u003ehttps://shadowpublications.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Terry's site: \u003ca href=\"https://www.terrymixon.com/\"\u003ehttps://www.terrymixon.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e Veronica: \u003ca href=\"http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\"\u003ehttp://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Plot Bunnies Ate My Lettuce!"},{"content":" Terry and Paul are wrapping up their respective series. The DRS Crew discusses the challenges of ending a multi-book series and how they plan to accomplish it.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n","date":"16 August 2024","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/wrap-it-up/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Wrap_It_Up.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerry and Paul are wrapping up their respective series. The DRS Crew discusses the challenges of ending a multi-book series and how they plan to accomplish it.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Wrap It Up!"},{"content":" The DRS Crew considers the question: when do you decide to rewrite or just slog on through and fix it in the edit?\nChat will probably bring a napkin with a plot scribbled on it.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n#writing #cooley #giguere #mixon #audiobooks #novel #fiction #author #podcast #horror #scifi #fantasy\n","date":"6 July 2024","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/the-slog/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/The_Slog.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DRS Crew considers the question: when do you decide to rewrite or just slog on through and fix it in the edit?\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChat will probably bring a napkin with a plot scribbled on it.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"The Slog"},{"content":" Your words are terrible. You hate them. But does that make them bad?\nTerry and Paul, sans Veronica, discuss.\nChat will present a napkin doodle made with ketchup as their magnum opus.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n","date":"25 June 2024","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/is-it-bad/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Is_It_Bad.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour words are terrible. You hate them. But does that make them bad?\u003cbr /\u003e Terry and Paul, sans Veronica, discuss.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChat will present a napkin doodle made with ketchup as their magnum opus.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Is It Bad?"},{"content":" Author, film maker, and publisher Charlie Brown joins the DRS Crew to discuss his kickstarter, his new magazine, and causes general mischief.\nChat is not helpful in keeping us on topic.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n","date":"17 June 2024","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/charlie-brown-gives-dirty-magick/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Charlie_Brown_Gives_Dirty_Magic.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthor, film maker, and publisher Charlie Brown joins the DRS Crew to discuss his kickstarter, his new magazine, and causes general mischief.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChat is not helpful in keeping us on topic.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Charlie Brown Gives Dirty Magick"},{"content":" Warp drives. Wormholes. Infinite Improbability. How do you get your characters from one place to another over interstellar distances? The DRS Crew warms up their dilithium crystals, opens a space/time anomaly, and summons an infinite number of monkeys who want to show us their Shakespeare plays.\nChat will no doubt join us via steam engine. Our links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n","date":"8 June 2024","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/star-travel-and-hand-wavium/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Star_Travel_and_Handwavium.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarp drives. Wormholes. Infinite Improbability. How do you get your characters from one place to another over interstellar distances? The DRS Crew warms up their dilithium crystals, opens a space/time anomaly, and summons an infinite number of monkeys who want to show us their Shakespeare plays.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Star Travel and Hand-Wavium"},{"content":" What's the difference between you and your brand? The DRS Crew discuss.\nChat, on the other hand, will likely bring iron.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n","date":"1 June 2024","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/whats-my-brand/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Whats_My_Brand.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's the difference between you and your brand? The DRS Crew discuss.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChat, on the other hand, will likely bring iron.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOur links:\u003cbr /\u003e Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\u003cbr /\u003e Paul's site:  https://shadowpublications.com\u003cbr /\u003e Terry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\u003cbr /\u003e Veronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\u003c/p\u003e","title":"What's My Brand?"},{"content":" Do props, outlines, and other aids actually help in the writing? The DRS Crew ponders.\nChat, as per usual, is chewing on lead paint chips\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n","date":"25 May 2024","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/maps-wikis-and-renderings----what-do-you-actually-need/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/MapsWikisAndEtc.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo props, outlines, and other aids actually help in the writing? The DRS Crew ponders.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChat, as per usual, is chewing on lead paint chips\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Maps, Wikis, And Renderings -- what do you actually need?"},{"content":" Do you love dystopia and cataclysm tropes? Why? Veronica, Paul, and Terry discuss.\nChat has the nuclear launch codes, and we are very afraid.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n","date":"18 May 2024","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/dystopia-or-how-i-learned-to-stop-worrying-about-the-present/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Dystopia.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo you love dystopia and cataclysm tropes? Why? Veronica, Paul, and Terry discuss.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChat has the nuclear launch codes, and we are very afraid.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Dystopia! Or How I Learned To Stop Worrying About The Present"},{"content":" Terry, V, and Paul discuss that whole \"getting back on the horse after life tries to kill it\" thing.\nChat has promised us a glue factory.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n","date":"11 May 2024","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/getting-back-on-track/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Getting_Back_On_Track.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerry, V, and Paul discuss that whole \"getting back on the horse after life tries to kill it\" thing.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChat has promised us a glue factory.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Getting Back On Track"},{"content":" Veronica, Terry, and Paul discuss including drugs, weapons, and other potentially controversial elements in your stories.\nChat, no doubt on illicit substances, will provide comic relief.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n","date":"4 May 2024","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/illicit-futures/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Illicit_Futures.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVeronica, Terry, and Paul discuss including drugs, weapons, and other potentially controversial elements in your stories.\u003cbr /\u003e Chat, no doubt on illicit substances, will provide comic relief.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Illicit Futures"},{"content":" Veronica, Terry, and Paul discuss how to reset those bad habits and declutter your writing.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n","date":"27 April 2024","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/reset/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Reset.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVeronica, Terry, and Paul discuss how to reset those bad habits and declutter your writing.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOur links:\u003cbr /\u003e Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\u003cbr /\u003e Paul's site:  https://shadowpublications.com\u003cbr /\u003e Terry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\u003cbr /\u003e Veronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Reset!"},{"content":" Paul, Terry, and Veronica discuss genre jumping and the art of leaving easter eggs in your work. Chat will no doubt be eating crayons.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n","date":"13 April 2024","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/the-genre-bunny-left-me-eggs/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/The_Genre_Bunny_Left_Me_Eggs.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Paul, Terry, and Veronica discuss genre jumping and the art of leaving easter eggs in your work. Chat will no doubt be eating crayons.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","title":"The Genre Bunny Left Me Eggs"},{"content":" Paul and Terry discuss plot versus pacing and take questions from chat.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n","date":"6 April 2024","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/design-the-race-and-run-it/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Design_the_race_and_run_it.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaul and Terry discuss plot versus pacing and take questions from chat.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOur links:\u003cbr /\u003e Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\u003cbr /\u003e Paul's site:  https://shadowpublications.com\u003cbr /\u003e Terry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\u003cbr /\u003e Veronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Design The Race and Run It"},{"content":" Veronica, Terry, and Paul discuss publishing rights, what to sell, and the deals to avoid.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n","date":"30 March 2024","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/guard-your-rights/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Guard_Your_Rights.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVeronica, Terry, and Paul discuss publishing rights, what to sell, and the deals to avoid.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOur links:\u003cbr /\u003e Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\u003cbr /\u003e Paul's site:  https://shadowpublications.com\u003cbr /\u003e Terry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\u003cbr /\u003e Veronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Guard Your Rights"},{"content":" Terry, Veronica, and Paul try and answer the question: how do you measure your long-term success as a creator?\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n","date":"30 March 2024","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/how-do-you-measure-success/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/How_Do_You_Measure_Success.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerry, Veronica, and Paul try and answer the question: how do you measure your long-term success as a creator?\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOur links:\u003cbr /\u003e Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\u003cbr /\u003e Paul's site:  https://shadowpublications.com\u003cbr /\u003e Terry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\u003cbr /\u003e Veronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\u003c/p\u003e","title":"How Do You Measure Success?"},{"content":" You published a book. Now what do you do to sell it?\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n","date":"30 March 2024","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/the-book-is-published...now-what/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/The_book_is_published...now_what.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou published a book. Now what do you do to sell it?\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOur links:\u003cbr /\u003e Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\u003cbr /\u003e Paul's site:  https://shadowpublications.com\u003cbr /\u003e Terry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\u003cbr /\u003e Veronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\u003c/p\u003e","title":"The Book Is Published...Now What?"},{"content":" Terry, Paul, and Veronica discuss the latest moves by Spotify to usurp creators' and audiobook narrator's rights. Chat will surely have opinions.\nAlternatives to Findaway:\nAuthor's Republic BHF Audio Alternatives to Spotify:\nBandcamp Apple Music Amazon Music Our links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n","date":"1 March 2024","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/rights-grabs---when-distribution-networks-go-bad/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Rights_Grabs_-_When_Distribution_Networks_Go_Bad-Final.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerry, Paul, and Veronica discuss the latest moves by Spotify to usurp creators' and audiobook narrator's rights. Chat will surely have opinions.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlternatives to Findaway:\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Rights Grabs - When Distribution Networks Go Bad"},{"content":" Veronica, Terry, and Paul discuss how to make good villains that don't fall into the \"nature\" or \"environment\" tropes. In other words, how do we create relatable scumbags?\nWe're sure chat is bereft of utter scum, although JR might count.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n","date":"17 February 2024","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/scum-and-villainy/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Scum_and_Villainy_Edit.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVeronica, Terry, and Paul discuss how to make good villains that don't fall into the \"nature\" or \"environment\" tropes. In other words, how do we create relatable scumbags?\u003cbr /\u003e We're sure chat is bereft of utter scum, although JR might count.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Scum and Villainy!"},{"content":" The DRS Crew are currently editing/beta reading manuscripts and they have more than a few thoughts on the subject.\nWe're sure chat does, too.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast.\n","date":"17 February 2024","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/multipass/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Multipass_-_edit.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DRS Crew are currently editing/beta reading manuscripts and they have more than a few thoughts on the subject.\u003cbr /\u003e We're sure chat does, too.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Multipass!"},{"content":" The year is not going well for the DRS Crew, and it just started. So what are they doing to keep on track? Also? Why is chat looking at us like that?\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast\n","date":"17 February 2024","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/2024---the-unexpected-mess/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/2024_-_The_Unexpected_Mess.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The year is not going well for the DRS Crew, and it just started. So what are they doing to keep on track? Also? Why is chat looking at us like that?\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","title":"2024 - The Unexpected Mess"},{"content":" The DRS crew brainstorms about the technologies we'll need for exploring/inhabiting space. Chat might have opinions, but who cares about them.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast\n","date":"10 February 2024","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/nanites-stasis-and-printing-meat/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Nanites_Stasis_and_Printing_Meat.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DRS crew brainstorms about the technologies we'll need for exploring/inhabiting space. Chat might have opinions, but who cares about them.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOur links:\u003cbr /\u003e Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\u003cbr /\u003e Paul's site:  https://shadowpublications.com\u003cbr /\u003e Terry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\u003cbr /\u003e Veronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Nanites, Stasis, and Printing Meat"},{"content":" What makes an iconic holiday story? How can you take one of your existing properties and make a holiday narrative out of it?\nAlso? Chat has been bad and gets nothing but coal.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast\n","date":"2 February 2024","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/a-drs-holiday-diatribe/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/A_DRS_Holiday_Diatribe.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes an iconic holiday story? How can you take one of your existing properties and make a holiday narrative out of it?\u003cbr /\u003e Also? Chat has been bad and gets nothing but coal.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"A DRS Holiday Diatribe"},{"content":" V goes walkabout for bowling leaving Terry and Paul the odious task of calling out all writers for abusing their beta readers. Or, more accurate, misusing them.\nAlso? There might be something about story bibles.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast\n","date":"30 December 2023","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/abusing-your-betas/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Abusing_Your_Betas-64_Mp3.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eV goes walkabout for bowling leaving Terry and Paul the odious task of calling out all writers for abusing their beta readers. Or, more accurate, misusing them.\u003cbr /\u003e Also? There might be something about story bibles.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Abusing Your Betas"},{"content":" Why wait for December or the end of the year to make next year's plans? What's wrong with you?\nAlso? What's wrong with chat?\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast\n","date":"23 December 2023","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/plans/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/PLANS-64_Mp3.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy wait for December or the end of the year to make next year's plans? What's wrong with you?\u003cbr /\u003e Also? What's wrong with chat?\u003c/p\u003e","title":"PLANS!"},{"content":" Veronica and Terry regale Paul and chat with their tales of literary debauchery at the 20Books Vegas conference.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast .\n","date":"16 December 2023","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/20books-hangover/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/20Books_Hangover_-_Stories_from_the_con-64_Mp3.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVeronica and Terry regale Paul and chat with their tales of literary debauchery at the 20Books Vegas conference.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOur links:\u003cbr /\u003e Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\u003cbr /\u003e Paul's site:  https://shadowpublications.com\u003cbr /\u003e Terry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\u003cbr /\u003e Veronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\u003c/p\u003e","title":"20Books Hangover"},{"content":" Join the DRS Crew as they give advice they don't follow as they prepare for writing conferences, publishing books, and, Garaaga forbid, writing them.\nAlso? Chat is a problem we aim to ignore.\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast .\n","date":"9 December 2023","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/just-say-november/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Just_Say__November__1-64_Mp3.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin the DRS Crew as they give advice they don't follow as they prepare for writing conferences, publishing books, and, Garaaga forbid, writing them.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Just Say November"},{"content":" Yay. You finished your novel. Now what?\nPaul, Terry, and Veronica discuss where to find talent for the things you can't do and how to work with them.\nWe're certain chat will have their own opinion, but who listens to them anyway?\nOur links:\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast .\n","date":"5 December 2023","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/editors-covers-and-audio----what-to-do-when-the-book-is-finished/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Editors_Covers_and_Audio_--_What_To_Do_When_The_Book_Is_Finished-64_Mp3.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYay. You finished your novel. Now what?\u003cbr /\u003e Paul, Terry, and Veronica discuss where to find talent for the things you can't do and how to work with them.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Editors, Covers, and Audio -- What to do when the book is finished"},{"content":" Got a boring plot? We got a solution for you.\nChat, however, does not.\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast .\n","date":"18 November 2023","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/plotications/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_657_-_Plotications_-_111023_10.59AM.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGot a boring plot? We got a solution for you.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChat, however, does not.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaul's store: \u003ca href=\"https://payhip.com/paulecooley\"\u003ehttps://payhip.com/paulecooley\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Paul's site:  \u003ca href=\"https://shadowpublications.com\"\u003ehttps://shadowpublications.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Terry's site: \u003ca href=\"https://www.terrymixon.com/\"\u003ehttps://www.terrymixon.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e Veronica: \u003ca href=\"http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\"\u003ehttp://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Plotications!"},{"content":" Terry lays out his process and Paul takes him to task for claiming he's having productivity issues. Chat piles on.\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast .\n","date":"11 November 2023","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/myopic-productivity/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_656_-_Myopic_Productivity_-_10623_5.28PM.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerry lays out his process and Paul takes him to task for claiming he's having productivity issues. Chat piles on.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaul's store: \u003ca href=\"https://payhip.com/paulecooley\"\u003ehttps://payhip.com/paulecooley\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Paul's site:  \u003ca href=\"https://shadowpublications.com\"\u003ehttps://shadowpublications.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Terry's site: \u003ca href=\"https://www.terrymixon.com/\"\u003ehttps://www.terrymixon.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e Veronica: \u003ca href=\"http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\"\u003ehttp://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Myopic Productivity"},{"content":" The DRS crew invite chat to ask us anything (within reason, of course). Nothing good come from this...\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast .\n","date":"10 November 2023","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/ask-me-anything/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_655_-_Ask_Us_What_-_10623_5.00PM.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DRS crew invite chat to ask us anything (within reason, of course). Nothing good come from this...\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaul's store: \u003ca href=\"https://payhip.com/paulecooley\"\u003ehttps://payhip.com/paulecooley\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Paul's site:  \u003ca href=\"https://shadowpublications.com\"\u003ehttps://shadowpublications.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Terry's site: \u003ca href=\"https://www.terrymixon.com/\"\u003ehttps://www.terrymixon.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e Veronica: \u003ca href=\"http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\"\u003ehttp://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Ask Me Anything"},{"content":" DRS Episode 654\nTerry asks Paul and V the question: is there such a thing as a bad influence when it comes to movies, books, and other media? Do they have a negative impact on your narratives?\nChat proves once again that they are a bad influence.\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast .\n","date":"10 November 2023","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/thats-a-bad-influence---episode-654/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_654_-_Thats_A_Bad_Influence_-_10623_4.47PM.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDRS Episode 654\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTerry asks Paul and V the question: is there such a thing as a bad influence when it comes to movies, books, and other media? Do they have a negative impact on your narratives?\u003c/p\u003e","title":"That's A Bad Influence! - Episode 654"},{"content":" Alternate realities, dimensional shifts, and portals that lead anywhere. Author James Peet joins the DRS Crew to discuss creating alternate worlds as well as some basic rules.\nChat, however, follows no rules.\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast .\n","date":"27 October 2023","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/alternate-worlds-with-james-peet/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_653_-_Alternate_Worlds_with_James_Peet_-_10623_4.11PM.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlternate realities, dimensional shifts, and portals that lead anywhere. Author James Peet joins the DRS Crew to discuss creating alternate worlds as well as some basic rules.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Alternate Worlds With James Peet"},{"content":" Gamemaster and RPG designer James Carpio joins the DRS crew to talk RPGs, quick stories, and adventure.\nChat is a constant problem.\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast .\n","date":"20 October 2023","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/james-carpio-gives-good-rpg/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_652_-_James_Carpio_Gives_Good_RPG_-_10623_4.01PM.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGamemaster and RPG designer James Carpio joins the DRS crew to talk RPGs, quick stories, and adventure.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChat is a constant problem.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaul's store: \u003ca href=\"https://payhip.com/paulecooley\"\u003ehttps://payhip.com/paulecooley\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Paul's site:  \u003ca href=\"https://shadowpublications.com\"\u003ehttps://shadowpublications.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Terry's site: \u003ca href=\"https://www.terrymixon.com/\"\u003ehttps://www.terrymixon.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e Veronica: \u003ca href=\"http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\"\u003ehttp://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","title":"James Carpio Gives Good RPG"},{"content":" Terry asks about character motivation. Paul provides Voltaire's Candide as an example.\nAll hell breaks loose with chat.\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast .\n","date":"13 October 2023","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/dont-be-candide/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_651_-_Dont_Be_Candide.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerry asks about character motivation. Paul provides Voltaire's \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCandide\u003c/span\u003e as an example.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll hell breaks loose with chat.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaul's store: \u003ca href=\"https://payhip.com/paulecooley\"\u003ehttps://payhip.com/paulecooley\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Paul's site:  \u003ca href=\"https://shadowpublications.com\"\u003ehttps://shadowpublications.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Terry's site: \u003ca href=\"https://www.terrymixon.com/\"\u003ehttps://www.terrymixon.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e Veronica: \u003ca href=\"http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\"\u003ehttp://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Don't Be Candide"},{"content":" Veronica makes the mistake of asking Paul and Terry to help brainstorm a new space western. She should have known better.\nAs usual, chat is more a hindrance than help.\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast .\n","date":"6 October 2023","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/space-western-stormin/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_650_-_Space_Western_Stormin.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVeronica makes the mistake of asking Paul and Terry to help brainstorm a new space western. She should have known better.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs usual, chat is more a hindrance than help.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Space Western Stormin'"},{"content":" Paul, Veronica, and Terry discuss when to cut bait on editing, polishing, and worrying, and when it's time to just hit the damned publish button.\nIn other news, chat is obnoxious.\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast .\n","date":"23 September 2023","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/your-best-is-just-good-enough---drs-episode-648/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_648_-_Your_Best_Is_Just_Good_Enough.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaul, Veronica, and Terry discuss when to cut bait on editing, polishing, and worrying, and when it's time to just hit the damned publish button.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Your Best Is Just Good Enough - DRS Episode 648"},{"content":" Paul discusses setting a publishing cadence for indie works and the budgeting that goes on. Terry and V chime in while chat is, well, chat.\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast .\n","date":"16 September 2023","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/cadence-and-promises---drs-episode-647/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_647_-_Cadence_and_Promises.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaul discusses setting a publishing cadence for indie works and the budgeting that goes on. Terry and V chime in while chat is, well, chat.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Cadence and Promises - DRS Episode 647"},{"content":" Paul and Veronica attempt to talk Terry down from a circuitous backstory ledge. What follows is utter insanity not exactly assisted by chat.\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast .\n","date":"11 September 2023","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/backstory-hell---drs-episode-646/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_646_-_Backstory_Hell.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaul and Veronica attempt to talk Terry down from a circuitous backstory ledge. What follows is utter insanity not exactly assisted by chat.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaul's store: \u003ca href=\"https://payhip.com/paulecooley\"\u003ehttps://payhip.com/paulecooley\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Paul's site:  \u003ca href=\"https://shadowpublications.com\"\u003ehttps://shadowpublications.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Terry's site: \u003ca href=\"https://www.terrymixon.com/\"\u003ehttps://www.terrymixon.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e Veronica: \u003ca href=\"http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\"\u003ehttp://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Backstory Hell - DRS Episode 646"},{"content":" Paul, Terry, and Veronica discuss how NOT to organize by being examples of utter failure. But, we'll tell YOU how to do it! Also? Chat does not respect our authority.\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast .\n","date":"9 September 2023","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/organizing-reality---drs-episode-645/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_645_-_Organizing_Reality.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaul, Terry, and Veronica discuss how NOT to organize by being examples of utter failure. But, we'll tell YOU how to do it! Also? Chat does not respect our authority.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Organizing Reality - DRS Episode 645"},{"content":" Terry, Veronica, and Paul invite author Jonathon \"Jack Jack\" Benjamin to discuss his memoir, general writing esoterica, and, of course, we deal with chat.\nJohnathon's memoir - https://amzn.to/3KB0HwI\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast .\n","date":"5 September 2023","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/some-things-dont-stay-in-vegas---drs-episode-649/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_649_-_Jack_Jack_or_Some_Things_Dont_Stay_In_Vegas_-_10323_3.17_PM.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerry, Veronica, and Paul invite author Jonathon \"Jack Jack\" Benjamin to discuss his memoir, general writing esoterica, and, of course, we deal with chat.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Some Things Don't Stay in Vegas - DRS Episode 649"},{"content":" Terry, Paul, and Veronica discuss the perils of the publishing process. Also? Chat is not alliterative.\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast .\n","date":"2 September 2023","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/prepare-prepress-publish/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_644_-_Prepare_Prepress_Publish.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerry, Paul, and Veronica discuss the perils of the publishing process. Also? Chat is not alliterative.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaul's store: \u003ca href=\"https://payhip.com/paulecooley\"\u003ehttps://payhip.com/paulecooley\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Paul's site:  \u003ca href=\"https://shadowpublications.com\"\u003ehttps://shadowpublications.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Terry's site: \u003ca href=\"https://www.terrymixon.com/\"\u003ehttps://www.terrymixon.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e Veronica: \u003ca href=\"http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\"\u003ehttp://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Prepare, Prepress, Publish"},{"content":" Author and friend of the show joins Terry, Veronica, and Paul to discuss his first novel. Prepare to roast, joke, and maybe even learn something.\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast .\n","date":"12 August 2023","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/firsts-with-rick-shaw---drs-episode-643/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_643_-_Firsts_With_Rick_Shaw.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthor and friend of the show joins Terry, Veronica, and Paul to discuss his first novel. Prepare to roast, joke, and maybe even learn something.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Firsts With Rick Shaw - DRS Episode 643"},{"content":" Join Paul, Terry, and Veronica for an hour of ghosts in the machine. If chat will let us.\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast .\n","date":"11 August 2023","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/deus-ex-whatkahina---drs-episode-642/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_642_-_Deux_Ex_MaWhatka.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin Paul, Terry, and Veronica for an hour of ghosts in the machine. If chat will let us.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaul's store: \u003ca href=\"https://payhip.com/paulecooley\"\u003ehttps://payhip.com/paulecooley\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Paul's site:  \u003ca href=\"https://shadowpublications.com\"\u003ehttps://shadowpublications.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Terry's site: \u003ca href=\"https://www.terrymixon.com/\"\u003ehttps://www.terrymixon.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e Veronica: \u003ca href=\"http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\"\u003ehttp://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Deus Ex Whatkahina? - DRS Episode 642"},{"content":" DRS Episode 641 - Pitch Deck Returns!\nTerry, Paul, and V come up with plots for the pitch deck cards chosen by chat. Nothing good will come from this. We promise.\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast .\n","date":"11 August 2023","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/pitch-deck-returns---drs-episode-641/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_641_-_Pitch_Deck_Returns.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDRS Episode 641 - Pitch Deck Returns!\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTerry, Paul, and V come up with plots for the pitch deck cards chosen by chat. Nothing good will come from this. We promise.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Pitch Deck Returns! - DRS Episode 641"},{"content":" DRS Episode 640 - Instead of Pitch Deck, Here's Us\nPaul and Terry attempt to pacify chat when V goes walkabout. Hilarity ensues.\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast .\n","date":"11 August 2023","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/instead-of-pitch-deck-heres-us----drs-episode-640/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_episode_640_-_Instead_of_PItch_Deck.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDRS Episode 640 - Instead of Pitch Deck, Here's Us\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaul and Terry attempt to pacify chat when V goes walkabout. Hilarity ensues.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaul's store: \u003ca href=\"https://payhip.com/paulecooley\"\u003ehttps://payhip.com/paulecooley\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Paul's site:  \u003ca href=\"https://shadowpublications.com\"\u003ehttps://shadowpublications.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Terry's site: \u003ca href=\"https://www.terrymixon.com/\"\u003ehttps://www.terrymixon.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e Veronica: \u003ca href=\"http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\"\u003ehttp://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Instead of Pitch Deck, Here's Us!  - DRS Episode 640"},{"content":" DRS Episode 639 - Patreon, BMAC, and Kofi\nTerry and Paul share how they use Patreon, Buy Me A Coffee, and Kofi to help support their writing and podcasting. There's also some discussion about Donna Summers...\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast .\n","date":"15 July 2023","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/patreon-bmac-and-kofi---drs-episode-639/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/Patreon_BMAC_and_Kofi_-_71523_2.17_PM.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"view-episode__description pt-1 mb-4 overflow-hidden\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"view-episode__description pt-1 mb-4 overflow-hidden\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-8 col-md-6 col-12\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"view-episode__description pt-1 mb-4 overflow-hidden\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eDRS Episode 639 - Patreon, BMAC, and Kofi\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTerry and Paul share how they use Patreon, Buy Me A Coffee, and Kofi to help support their writing and podcasting. There's also some discussion about Donna Summers...\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaul's store: \u003ca href=\"https://payhip.com/paulecooley\"\u003ehttps://payhip.com/paulecooley\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Paul's site:  \u003ca href=\"https://shadowpublications.com\"\u003ehttps://shadowpublications.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Terry's site: \u003ca href=\"https://www.terrymixon.com/\"\u003ehttps://www.terrymixon.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e Veronica: \u003ca href=\"http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\"\u003ehttp://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \u003ca href=\"https://patreon.com/drspodcast\"\u003ehttps://patreon.com/drspodcast\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast\"\u003ehttps://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast\u003c/a\u003e .\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e","title":"Patreon, BMAC, and Kofi - DRS Episode 639"},{"content":" DRS Episode 638 - AI Seances, Bad Haircuts, and Surprises\nAfter Paul shares a story about AIs, the crew descend into utter madness of story ideas, esoterica, and utter nonsense. Chat, of course, is no help at all keeping us on topic.\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast .\n","date":"15 July 2023","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/ai-seances-bad-haircuts-and-surprises/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_638-AI_Seances_Bad_Haircuts_and_Surprises_-_52723_9.41_AM.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"view-episode__description pt-1 mb-4 overflow-hidden\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-8 col-md-6 col-12\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"view-episode__description pt-1 mb-4 overflow-hidden\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eDRS Episode 638 - AI Seances, Bad Haircuts, and Surprises\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter Paul shares a story about AIs, the crew descend into utter madness of story ideas, esoterica, and utter nonsense. Chat, of course, is no help at all keeping us on topic.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaul's store: \u003ca href=\"https://payhip.com/paulecooley\"\u003ehttps://payhip.com/paulecooley\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Paul's site:  \u003ca href=\"https://shadowpublications.com\"\u003ehttps://shadowpublications.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Terry's site: \u003ca href=\"https://www.terrymixon.com/\"\u003ehttps://www.terrymixon.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e Veronica: \u003ca href=\"http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\"\u003ehttp://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \u003ca href=\"https://patreon.com/drspodcast\"\u003ehttps://patreon.com/drspodcast\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast\"\u003ehttps://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast\u003c/a\u003e .\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e","title":"AI Seances, Bad Haircuts, and Surprises"},{"content":" DRS Episode 637 - Advice for Paul\nPaul goes walkabout leaving Terry and Veronica without a topic. As such, Paul becomes the topic. Let the roast begin!\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast .\n","date":"3 June 2023","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/advice-for-paul---episode-637/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_637-Advice_For_Paul_-_52723_9.26_AM.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"view-episode__description pt-1 mb-4 overflow-hidden\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-8 col-md-6 col-12\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"view-episode__description pt-1 mb-4 overflow-hidden\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eDRS Episode 637 - Advice for Paul\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaul goes walkabout leaving Terry and Veronica without a topic. As such, Paul becomes the topic. Let the roast begin!\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaul's store: \u003ca href=\"https://payhip.com/paulecooley\"\u003ehttps://payhip.com/paulecooley\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Paul's site:  \u003ca href=\"https://shadowpublications.com\"\u003ehttps://shadowpublications.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Terry's site: \u003ca href=\"https://www.terrymixon.com/\"\u003ehttps://www.terrymixon.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e Veronica: \u003ca href=\"http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\"\u003ehttp://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \u003ca href=\"https://patreon.com/drspodcast\"\u003ehttps://patreon.com/drspodcast\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast\"\u003ehttps://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast\u003c/a\u003e .\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e","title":"Advice For Paul - Episode 637"},{"content":" DRS Episode 636 - Science! Story Bibles! Newsletters?\nPaul nerds out on science, Terry laments his story bible situation, and we never get near the topic of newletters because of chat. That's right, we blame chat.\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast .\n","date":"27 May 2023","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/science-story-bibles-newsletters---drs-episode-636/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_636-Science_Bibles_Newsletters_-_52723_8.26_AM.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-8 col-md-6 col-12\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"view-episode__description pt-1 mb-4 overflow-hidden\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eDRS Episode 636 - Science! Story Bibles! Newsletters?\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaul nerds out on science, Terry laments his story bible situation, and we never get near the topic of newletters because of chat. That's right, we blame chat.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaul's store: \u003ca href=\"https://payhip.com/paulecooley\"\u003ehttps://payhip.com/paulecooley\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Paul's site:  \u003ca href=\"https://shadowpublications.com\"\u003ehttps://shadowpublications.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Terry's site: \u003ca href=\"https://www.terrymixon.com/\"\u003ehttps://www.terrymixon.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e Veronica: \u003ca href=\"http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\"\u003ehttp://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \u003ca href=\"https://patreon.com/drspodcast\"\u003ehttps://patreon.com/drspodcast\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast\"\u003ehttps://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast\u003c/a\u003e .\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e","title":"Science! Story Bibles! Newsletters? - DRS Episode 636"},{"content":" DRS Episode 635 - Sidekicks, Overlords, and Too Damned Many Words\nAre your secondary characters sidekicks? Are your protags really evil cat overlords? How many words are too many? Terry, Veronica, and Paul try to stay on topic despite chat's evil temptations.\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast .\n","date":"27 May 2023","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/sidekicks-overlords-and-too-damned-many-words---drs-episode-635/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_635-Sidekicks_Overlords_and_Too_Damned_Words.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-8 col-md-6 col-12\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"view-episode__description pt-1 mb-4 overflow-hidden\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eDRS Episode 635 - Sidekicks, Overlords, and Too Damned Many Words\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAre your secondary characters sidekicks? Are your protags really evil cat overlords? How many words are too many? Terry, Veronica, and Paul try to stay on topic despite chat's evil temptations.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaul's store: \u003ca href=\"https://payhip.com/paulecooley\"\u003ehttps://payhip.com/paulecooley\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Paul's site:  \u003ca href=\"https://shadowpublications.com\"\u003ehttps://shadowpublications.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Terry's site: \u003ca href=\"https://www.terrymixon.com/\"\u003ehttps://www.terrymixon.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e Veronica: \u003ca href=\"http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\"\u003ehttp://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \u003ca href=\"https://patreon.com/drspodcast\"\u003ehttps://patreon.com/drspodcast\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast\"\u003ehttps://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast\u003c/a\u003e .\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e","title":"Sidekicks, Overlords, and Too Damned Many Words - DRS Episode 635"},{"content":" DRS Episode 634 - Expectations\nThe crew attempt to stay on topic after having been hijacked the week before...\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast .\n","date":"27 May 2023","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/expectations---drs-episode-634/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_634-Expectations.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-8 col-md-6 col-12\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"view-episode__description pt-1 mb-4 overflow-hidden\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eDRS Episode 634 - Expectations\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe crew attempt to stay on topic after having been hijacked the week before...\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaul's store: \u003ca href=\"https://payhip.com/paulecooley\"\u003ehttps://payhip.com/paulecooley\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Paul's site:  \u003ca href=\"https://shadowpublications.com\"\u003ehttps://shadowpublications.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Terry's site: \u003ca href=\"https://www.terrymixon.com/\"\u003ehttps://www.terrymixon.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e Veronica: \u003ca href=\"http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\"\u003ehttp://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \u003ca href=\"https://patreon.com/drspodcast\"\u003ehttps://patreon.com/drspodcast\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast\"\u003ehttps://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast\u003c/a\u003e .\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e","title":"Expectations - DRS Episode 634"},{"content":" DRS Episode 633 - Frazzlement and Hospitals\nPaul is a stressed out insomniac, Terry has too many cats, and Veronica refuses to be in charge.\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast .\n","date":"20 May 2023","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/frazzlement-and-hospitals---drs-episode-633/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_633-FrazzlementAndHOspitals.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-8 col-md-6 col-12\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"view-episode__description pt-1 mb-4 overflow-hidden\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eDRS Episode 633 - Frazzlement and Hospitals\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaul is a stressed out insomniac, Terry has too many cats, and Veronica refuses to be in charge.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaul's store: \u003ca href=\"https://payhip.com/paulecooley\"\u003ehttps://payhip.com/paulecooley\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Paul's site:  \u003ca href=\"https://shadowpublications.com\"\u003ehttps://shadowpublications.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Terry's site: \u003ca href=\"https://www.terrymixon.com/\"\u003ehttps://www.terrymixon.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e Veronica: \u003ca href=\"http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\"\u003ehttp://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \u003ca href=\"https://patreon.com/drspodcast\"\u003ehttps://patreon.com/drspodcast\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast\"\u003ehttps://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast\u003c/a\u003e .\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e","title":"Frazzlement and Hospitals - DRS Episode 633"},{"content":" DRS Episode 632 - In All Seriousness...\nPaul and Terry host an April Fool's episode and, as expected, things go awry.\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast .\n","date":"5 May 2023","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/in-all-seriousness...---drs-episode-632/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_632-InAllSeriousness.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-8 col-md-6 col-12\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"view-episode__description pt-1 mb-4 overflow-hidden\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eDRS Episode 632 - In All Seriousness...\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaul and Terry host an April Fool's episode and, as expected, things go awry.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaul's store: \u003ca href=\"https://payhip.com/paulecooley\"\u003ehttps://payhip.com/paulecooley\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Paul's site:  \u003ca href=\"https://shadowpublications.com\"\u003ehttps://shadowpublications.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Terry's site: \u003ca href=\"https://www.terrymixon.com/\"\u003ehttps://www.terrymixon.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e Veronica: \u003ca href=\"http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\"\u003ehttp://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \u003ca href=\"https://patreon.com/drspodcast\"\u003ehttps://patreon.com/drspodcast\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast\"\u003ehttps://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast\u003c/a\u003e .\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e","title":"In All Seriousness... - DRS Episode 632"},{"content":" DRS Episode 631 - Off The Rails\nVeronica suggested a topic. Paul tries to introduce said topic. The show immediately spirals off into pop culture, movies, and lint rollers.\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast .\n","date":"26 March 2023","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/off-the-rails---drs-episode-631/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_631-Off_The_Rails.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-8 col-md-6 col-12\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"view-episode__description pt-1 mb-4 overflow-hidden\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eDRS Episode 631 - Off The Rails\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVeronica suggested a topic. Paul tries to introduce said topic. The show immediately spirals off into pop culture, movies, and lint rollers.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaul's store: \u003ca href=\"https://payhip.com/paulecooley\"\u003ehttps://payhip.com/paulecooley\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Paul's site:  \u003ca href=\"https://shadowpublications.com\"\u003ehttps://shadowpublications.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Terry's site: \u003ca href=\"https://www.terrymixon.com/\"\u003ehttps://www.terrymixon.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e Veronica: \u003ca href=\"http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\"\u003ehttp://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \u003ca href=\"https://patreon.com/drspodcast\"\u003ehttps://patreon.com/drspodcast\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast\"\u003ehttps://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast\u003c/a\u003e .\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e","title":"Off the Rails - DRS Episode 631"},{"content":" DRS Episode 630 - Character Complexity\nTerry, Veronica, and Paul ponder how to make characters pop, our favorite fictional characters and dynamics, and, of course, many cats make an appearance.\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast .\n","date":"20 March 2023","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/character-complexity/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_630-CharacterComplexity.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDRS Episode 630 - Character Complexity\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTerry, Veronica, and Paul ponder how to make characters pop, our favorite fictional characters and dynamics, and, of course, many cats make an appearance.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Character Complexity"},{"content":" DRS Episode 629 - Planning, Goals, and FAILURE\nTerry, Veronica, and Paul discuss how to plan and what to do when you fail. Spoiler alert--lots of failure.\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast .\n","date":"11 March 2023","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/planning-goals-and-failure/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_629_-_Failure.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDRS Episode 629 - Planning, Goals, and FAILURE\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTerry, Veronica, and Paul discuss how to plan and what to do when you fail. Spoiler alert--lots of failure.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Planning, Goals, and FAILURE"},{"content":" DRS Episode 628 - Plot This!\nAuthors Roland Denzel and Troy Lambert join Terry, Veronica, and Paul to discuss Plottr, an application for storytellers, and the importance of story bibles, plotting epic tales, and a general discussion of our individual processes.\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast .\n","date":"4 March 2023","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/plot-this/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_628_-_Plottr.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDRS Episode 628 - Plot This!\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuthors \u003ca href=\"https://indestructibleauthor.com/\" title=\"Roland Denzel\"\u003eRoland Denzel\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https://troylambertwrites.com/\" title=\"Troy Lambert\"\u003eTroy Lambert\u003c/a\u003e join Terry, Veronica, and Paul to discuss \u003ca href=\"https://plottr.com/\" title=\"Plottr\"\u003ePlottr\u003c/a\u003e, an application for storytellers, and the importance of story bibles, plotting epic tales, and a general discussion of our individual processes.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Plot This!"},{"content":" DRS Episode 627 - Space Bacon!\nV, Paul, and Terry discuss generational divides and other nonsense.\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast .\n","date":"4 March 2023","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/space-bacon/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_627_-_Space_Bacon.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDRS Episode 627 - Space Bacon!\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eV, Paul, and Terry discuss generational divides and other nonsense.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaul's store: \u003ca href=\"https://payhip.com/paulecooley\"\u003ehttps://payhip.com/paulecooley\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Paul's site:  \u003ca href=\"https://shadowpublications.com\"\u003ehttps://shadowpublications.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e  Terry's site: \u003ca href=\"https://www.terrymixon.com/\"\u003ehttps://www.terrymixon.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e Veronica: \u003ca href=\"http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\"\u003ehttp://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Space Bacon!"},{"content":" DRS Episode 626 - Cow Tipping and Historical Inaccuracies\nV, Paul, and Terry discuss rural pastimes, when it's okay to warp history, and what kind of situations need a little caution.\nPaul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley\nPaul's site: https://shadowpublications.com\nTerry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/\nVeronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast .\n","date":"25 February 2023","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/cow-tipping-and-historical-inaccuracies/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_626.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDRS Episode 626 - Cow Tipping and Historical Inaccuracies\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eV, Paul, and Terry discuss rural pastimes, when it's okay to warp history, and what kind of situations need a little caution.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Cow Tipping And Historical Inaccuracies"},{"content":" DRS Episode 625 - Monkeys With Typewriters V, Paul, and Terry discuss the latest FindAway/Apple AI controversy, clearing blocks, and too damned many cats. Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley Paul's site: https://shadowpublications.com Terry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/ Veronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/ Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"8 February 2023","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/monkeys-with-typewriters/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_625-FIX.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nDRS Episode 625 - Monkeys With Typewriters V, Paul, and Terry discuss the latest FindAway/Apple AI controversy, clearing blocks, and too damned many cats. Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley Paul's site: https://shadowpublications.com Terry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/ Veronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/ Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"Monkeys With Typewriters"},{"content":" DRS Episode 624 - Agency With Character V, Paul, and Terry discuss AI for audiobooks and other topics with our listeners. Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley Paul's site: https://shadowpublications.com Terry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/ Veronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/ Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"30 January 2023","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/agency-with-character/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_624_-_Agency_With_Character.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nDRS Episode 624 - Agency With Character V, Paul, and Terry discuss AI for audiobooks and other topics with our listeners. Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley Paul's site: https://shadowpublications.com Terry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/ Veronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/ Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"Agency with Character"},{"content":" DRS Episode 625 - Process? What's A Process? V, Paul, and Terry discuss productivity, where we write best, and discuss other topics with our listeners. Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley Paul's site: https://shadowpublications.com Terry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/ Veronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/ Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"30 January 2023","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/process-whats-a-process/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_625.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nDRS Episode 625 - Process? What's A Process? V, Paul, and Terry discuss productivity, where we write best, and discuss other topics with our listeners. Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley Paul's site: https://shadowpublications.com Terry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/ Veronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/ Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"Process? What's a Process?"},{"content":" DRS Episode 623 - The Third Chair! V, Paul, and Terry discuss AI for audiobooks and other topics with our listeners. Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley Paul's site: https://shadowpublications.com Terry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/ Veronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/ Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\". ","date":"19 January 2023","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/read-vs-perform---ai-in-audiobooks/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_623_-_The_Third_Chair.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nDRS Episode 623 - The Third Chair! V, Paul, and Terry discuss AI for audiobooks and other topics with our listeners. Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley Paul's site: https://shadowpublications.com Terry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/ Veronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/ Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"Read Vs Perform - AI In Audiobooks"},{"content":" DRS Episode 622 - V Joins The Show Veronica Giguere joins Paul and Terry in the third chair. We discuss changes to the show format and other nonsense with our patreon patrons. Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley Paul's site: https://shadowpublications.com Terry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/ Veronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/ Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"19 January 2023","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/v-joins-drs/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_622_-_V_Joins_The_Show_.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nDRS Episode 622 - V Joins The Show Veronica Giguere joins Paul and Terry in the third chair. We discuss changes to the show format and other nonsense with our patreon patrons. Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley Paul's site: https://shadowpublications.com Terry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/ Veronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/ Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"V Joins DRS"},{"content":" Robert Jeschonek Gives Good Story Author Robert Jeschonek joins Paul and Terry to discuss the OGL controversy, strange fiction, and his kickstarter. Terry attempts to keep Paul on topic, and cat is absolutely no help Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley Paul's site: https://shadowpublications.com Terry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/ Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"18 January 2023","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/robert-jeschonek-gives-good-story/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_621.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nRobert Jeschonek Gives Good Story Author Robert Jeschonek joins Paul and Terry to discuss the OGL controversy, strange fiction, and his kickstarter. Terry attempts to keep Paul on topic, and cat is absolutely no help Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley Paul's site: https://shadowpublications.com Terry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/ Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"Robert Jeschonek Gives Good Story"},{"content":" Paul and terry discuss reality, building it for your character and your world, and other narrative nonsense.","date":"18 January 2023","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/what-is-reality/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_620.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nPaul and terry discuss reality, building it for your character and your world, and other narrative nonsense.","title":"What is Reality?"},{"content":" DRS Episode 619 - Process, Plot, and Cats Terry and Paul revisit broken process, plot gremlins (and bunnies), and the never ending circus that is Terry's office. Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley Paul's site: https://shadowpublications.com Terry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/ Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"9 November 2022","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/process-plot-and-cats/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_619.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nDRS Episode 619 - Process, Plot, and Cats Terry and Paul revisit broken process, plot gremlins (and bunnies), and the never ending circus that is Terry's office. Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley Paul's site: https://shadowpublications.com Terry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/ Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"Process, Plot, and Cats"},{"content":" DRS Episode 618 - Drafts And Cliffhangers Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley Paul's site: https://shadowpublications.com Terry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/ Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"9 September 2022","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drafts-and-cliffhangers/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/drs_episode_618_-_drafts_cliffhangers_and_plans_-_hd_720p-64_mp3.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nDRS Episode 618 - Drafts And Cliffhangers Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley Paul's site: https://shadowpublications.com Terry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/ Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"Drafts And Cliffhangers"},{"content":" DRS Episode 616 - Epiphanies, Plans, and WTFs What is your favorite part of the writing process? Is it those special moments of serendipity? How do you make plans and WTF is up with Terry's beard? Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley Paul's site: https://shadowpublications.com Terry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/ Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"10 July 2022","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/epiphanies-plans-and-wtfs/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_616.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nDRS Episode 616 - Epiphanies, Plans, and WTFs What is your favorite part of the writing process? Is it those special moments of serendipity? How do you make plans and WTF is up with Terry's beard? Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley Paul's site: https://shadowpublications.com Terry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/ Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"Epiphanies, Plans, and WTFs"},{"content":" DRS Episode 617 - Goodbyes, Inspiration, Reader Expectations, Culture Drift Reader exceptions--do they matter? If so, how do you set and meet them? Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley Paul's site: https://shadowpublications.com Terry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/ Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"10 July 2022","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/goodbyes-inspiration-reader-expectations-culture-drift/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_617.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nDRS Episode 617 - Goodbyes, Inspiration, Reader Expectations, Culture Drift Reader exceptions--do they matter? If so, how do you set and meet them? Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley Paul's site: https://shadowpublications.com Terry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/ Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"Goodbyes, Inspiration, Reader Expectations, Culture Drift"},{"content":" DRS Episode 615 - Character, Story Expansion, and Plot How do you keep a story from overheating? How do you control your pacing? Terry and Paul discuss Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley Paul's site: https://shadowpublications.com Terry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/ Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"9 July 2022","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/character-story-expansion-and-plot/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_615.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nDRS Episode 615 - Character, Story Expansion, and Plot How do you keep a story from overheating? How do you control your pacing? Terry and Paul discuss Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley Paul's site: https://shadowpublications.com Terry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/ Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"Character, Story Expansion, and Plot"},{"content":" DRS Episode 614 - Stations, Names, And Cats Paul and Terry discuss what's in a name, among other things. Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley Paul's site: https://shadowpublications.com Terry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/ Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"9 July 2022","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/stations-names-and-cats/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/drs_episode_614_.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nDRS Episode 614 - Stations, Names, And Cats Paul and Terry discuss what's in a name, among other things. Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley Paul's site: https://shadowpublications.com Terry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/ Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"Stations, Names, and Cats"},{"content":" DRS Episode 612 Terry and Paul riff on the future of The Black audio, the hell of genres, and avoiding the dreaded \"dud.\" Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"29 May 2022","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/audio-plans-genre-hell-and-duds/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/drs_episode_612.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nDRS Episode 612 Terry and Paul riff on the future of The Black audio, the hell of genres, and avoiding the dreaded \"dud.\" Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"Audio Plans, Genre Hell, and Duds"},{"content":" Paul and Terry discuss changing the game, changing trajectory, and finding new ways to succeed. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"29 May 2022","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/decisions-decisions-decisions/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_613.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nPaul and Terry discuss changing the game, changing trajectory, and finding new ways to succeed. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"Decisions, Decisions, Decisions"},{"content":" DRS Episode 611 - Change, Aliens, and Story Terry hates change and Paul says \"don't contact the aliens!\" Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"1 May 2022","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/change-aliens-and-story/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_611.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nDRS Episode 611 - Change, Aliens, and Story Terry hates change and Paul says \"don't contact the aliens!\" Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"Change, Aliens, and Story"},{"content":" DRS Episode 609 - Covers, Cats, Pacing, and Memes Covers can ruin a sale, cats can ruin a podcast. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"1 May 2022","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/covers-cats-pacing-and-memes/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_609.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nDRS Episode 609 - Covers, Cats, Pacing, and Memes Covers can ruin a sale, cats can ruin a podcast. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"Covers, Cats, Pacing, and Memes"},{"content":" DRS Episode 610 - Kickstarters, Hard Sci-Fi, Social Evolution Kickstarters are kicking it for some writers. Also, is it okay to NOT be hard sci-fi? Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"1 May 2022","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/kickstarters-hard-sci-fi-social-evolution/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_610.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nDRS Episode 610 - Kickstarters, Hard Sci-Fi, Social Evolution Kickstarters are kicking it for some writers. Also, is it okay to NOT be hard sci-fi? Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"Kickstarters, Hard Sci-Fi, Social Evolution"},{"content":" DRS Episode 608 Terry and Paul discuss the various expected lengths of books and stories, Meta, and a slew of other nonsense. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\". ","date":"9 March 2022","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/length-girth-and-other-writing-tips/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_608.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nDRS Episode 608 Terry and Paul discuss the various expected lengths of books and stories, Meta, and a slew of other nonsense. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"Length, Girth, And Other Writing Tips"},{"content":" Terry and Paul talk nonsense, answer questions, tell jokes, and actually impart some writing/publishing advice, all while entertaining our listeners/viewers. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"https://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"17 January 2022","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-live-2022-01-15/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Live-2022-01-15.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nTerry and Paul talk nonsense, answer questions, tell jokes, and actually impart some writing/publishing advice, all while entertaining our listeners/viewers. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"https://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"DRS Live! 2022-01-15"},{"content":" Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"9 January 2022","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/bah/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_603.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nEnjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"Bah"},{"content":" DRS Episode 605 - Edits, Deadlines, and Oceania Terry and Paul discuss their deadlines, editing issues, and, of course, The Black: Oceania Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"https://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"9 January 2022","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/edits-deadlines-and-oceania/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_605-EditsDeadlinesOceania.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nDRS Episode 605 - Edits, Deadlines, and Oceania Terry and Paul discuss their deadlines, editing issues, and, of course, The Black: Oceania Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"https://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"Edits, Deadlines, and Oceania"},{"content":" DRS Episode 606 - M2, Porno, and Others M2 as a porno? Black crepe paper monsters? Terry and Paul are goofy AND stupid. Visit our sponsor, Corpse Coffee at https://corpsecoffee.com for boutique coffees, teas, and their wonderful webcomic. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"https://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"9 January 2022","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/m2-porno-and-others/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_606-M2PornoOthers.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nDRS Episode 606 - M2, Porno, and Others M2 as a porno? Black crepe paper monsters? Terry and Paul are goofy AND stupid. Visit our sponsor, Corpse Coffee at https://corpsecoffee.com for boutique coffees, teas, and their wonderful webcomic. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"https://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"M2, Porno, and Others"},{"content":" Terry and Paul compare edits, audiobook strategies, and a strange aside about the Dune movie. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"9 January 2022","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/rants-edits-dune/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_604-RantsEditsDune.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nTerry and Paul compare edits, audiobook strategies, and a strange aside about the Dune movie. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"Rants, Edits, Dune"},{"content":" Paul rants and raves about ACX while Terry plays devil's advocate. Or, more likely, sits back and throws gasoline on the fire. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\". ","date":"12 December 2021","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/paul-said-f-acx/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_602.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nPaul rants and raves about ACX while Terry plays devil's advocate. Or, more likely, sits back and throws gasoline on the fire. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"Paul Said F*** ACX!"},{"content":" DRS Episode 601 Terry and Paul wind through publishing plans, inspiration, seeing the environment, and other nonsense. Please visit our sponsor, Corpse Coffee (https://corpsecoffee.com), and check out their boutique teas, coffees, and their webcomic. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"3 November 2021","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/schedules-audiobooks-and-f-acx/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_601.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nDRS Episode 601 Terry and Paul wind through publishing plans, inspiration, seeing the environment, and other nonsense. Please visit our sponsor, Corpse Coffee (https://corpsecoffee.com), and check out their boutique teas, coffees, and their webcomic. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"Schedules, Audiobooks, and F*** ACX"},{"content":" Author David Wood joins Paul and Terry for a live show to look back on 600 episodes of DRS, how publishing has changed, and we answer questions from the audience. Please visit our sponsor, Corpse Coffee (https://corpsecoffee.com), and check out their boutique teas, coffees, and their webcomic. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"15 October 2021","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/episode-600/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_600.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nAuthor David Wood joins Paul and Terry for a live show to look back on 600 episodes of DRS, how publishing has changed, and we answer questions from the audience. Please visit our sponsor, Corpse Coffee (https://corpsecoffee.com), and check out their boutique teas, coffees, and their webcomic. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"EPISODE 600!"},{"content":" Questions with Few Answers DRS Episode 599 Paul and Terry wander around a few topics including dealing with depression. Please visit our sponsor, Corpse Coffee (https://corpsecoffee.com), and check out their boutique teas, coffees, and their webcomic. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"15 October 2021","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/questions-with-few-answers/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_598.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nQuestions with Few Answers DRS Episode 599 Paul and Terry wander around a few topics including dealing with depression. Please visit our sponsor, Corpse Coffee (https://corpsecoffee.com), and check out their boutique teas, coffees, and their webcomic. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"Questions With Few Answers"},{"content":" DRS Episode 598 - A Heinlein Journey with J Daniel Sawyer Author, podcaster, publisher, and all around smart guy J Daniel Sawyer (https://jdsawyer.net/) joins Paul and Terry to discuss his kickstarter for \"The Secrets of the Heinlein Juvenile.\" This is definitely an episode for those interested in the mechanics of storytelling as well as biographical facts about Heinlein's writing. Dan's kickstarter - http://www.heinleinsecrets.com Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"18 September 2021","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/a-heinlein-journey-with-j-daniel-sawyer/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_598-Heinlein_JDSawyer.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nDRS Episode 598 - A Heinlein Journey with J Daniel Sawyer Author, podcaster, publisher, and all around smart guy J Daniel Sawyer (https://jdsawyer.net/) joins Paul and Terry to discuss his kickstarter for \"The Secrets of the Heinlein Juvenile.\" This is definitely an episode for those interested in the mechanics of storytelling as well as biographical facts about Heinlein's writing. Dan's kickstarter - http://www.heinleinsecrets.com Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"A Heinlein Journey with J Daniel Sawyer"},{"content":" C.R. Rowenson joins Terry and Paul to discuss magic systems, his Indiegogo campaign, and shows off some contents of his upcoming book on magic systems and their development.. Links: C.R. Rowenson - https://crrowenson.com/ The Magic System Indiegogo - https://bit.ly/3CObbmZ Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"15 August 2021","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/magic-systems-for-writers-gms-with-c.r.-rowenson/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_597.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nC.R. Rowenson joins Terry and Paul to discuss magic systems, his Indiegogo campaign, and shows off some contents of his upcoming book on magic systems and their development.. Links: C.R. Rowenson - https://crrowenson.com/ The Magic System Indiegogo - https://bit.ly/3CObbmZ Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"Magic Systems for Writers/GMs with C.R. Rowenson"},{"content":" Author Robert Jeschonek joins Terry and Paul to hawk his new kickstarter, discuss patronage models, and, of course, Terry wearing a micro-bikini ala Zardoz. Links: Starbarian Saga Kickstarter - http://kck.st/36Ledtu Robert Jeschonek - http://bobscribe.com Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"3 August 2021","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/starbarian-hordes-with-robert-jeschonek/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_596_-_Starbarian_Hordes.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nAuthor Robert Jeschonek joins Terry and Paul to hawk his new kickstarter, discuss patronage models, and, of course, Terry wearing a micro-bikini ala Zardoz. Links: Starbarian Saga Kickstarter - http://kck.st/36Ledtu Robert Jeschonek - http://bobscribe.com Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"Starbarian Hordes! with Robert Jeschonek"},{"content":" DRS Episode 594 - Cornycopia Terry and Paul cover a number of topics including when Paul will shave his beard. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"6 July 2021","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/cornycopia/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_594.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nDRS Episode 594 - Cornycopia Terry and Paul cover a number of topics including when Paul will shave his beard. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"Cornycopia"},{"content":" Paul shares his experiences with otter.ai, Terry babbles incessantly, and no one has any idea what else was said in this episode. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"6 July 2021","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/driving-and-narrating/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_595.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nPaul shares his experiences with otter.ai, Terry babbles incessantly, and no one has any idea what else was said in this episode. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"Driving and Narrating"},{"content":" DRS Episode 593 - More Serial Madness Terry and Paul discuss more ideas for serials and plans for Vella. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"5 July 2021","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/more-serial-madness/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_593.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nDRS Episode 593 - More Serial Madness Terry and Paul discuss more ideas for serials and plans for Vella. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"More Serial Madness"},{"content":" DRS Episode 592 - Serials and Vella with Kevin McLaughlin Curious about Vella? Kevin McLaughlin schools Paul and Terry and we babble at length about serials. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"5 June 2021","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/serials-and-vella-with-kevin-mclaughlin/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_592_vella.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nDRS Episode 592 - Serials and Vella with Kevin McLaughlin Curious about Vella? Kevin McLaughlin schools Paul and Terry and we babble at length about serials. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"Serials and Vella with Kevin McLaughlin"},{"content":" No one has any idea what this show was really about. Care to find out? Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"20 May 2021","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/f1v390/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_590_five90.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nNo one has any idea what this show was really about. Care to find out? Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"F1v390"},{"content":" DRS Episode 591 - Time For A Tech Refresh? Terry trots out his new website design which leads to a conversation about technology and writers. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"20 May 2021","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/tech-refresh/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_591-TechRefresh.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nDRS Episode 591 - Time For A Tech Refresh? Terry trots out his new website design which leads to a conversation about technology and writers. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"Tech Refresh"},{"content":" DRS Episode 590 - F1V390 No one has any idea what this show was really about. Care to find out? Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"4 April 2021","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/fiv390/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_590_five90.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nDRS Episode 590 - F1V390 No one has any idea what this show was really about. Care to find out? Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"Fiv390"},{"content":" DRS Episode 589 Terry and Paul go on a character killing spree and other tangents. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"4 April 2021","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/surmise-the-demise/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_589_KillCharacter.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nDRS Episode 589 Terry and Paul go on a character killing spree and other tangents. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"Surmise the Demise"},{"content":" DRS Episode 591 - Time For A Tech Refresh? Terry trots out his new website design which leads to a conversation about technology and writers. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"4 April 2021","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/time-for-a-tech-refresh/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_591-TechRefresh.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nDRS Episode 591 - Time For A Tech Refresh? Terry trots out his new website design which leads to a conversation about technology and writers. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"Time For A Tech Refresh?"},{"content":" DRS Episode 588 When does Deus Ex Machina cross the line? How do we know Terry's shoe size? Who knows... Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"29 January 2021","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/deus-ex-mababble/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_588_Deus_Babble.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nDRS Episode 588 When does Deus Ex Machina cross the line? How do we know Terry's shoe size? Who knows... Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"Deus Ex Mababble"},{"content":" DRS Episode 587 Paul and Terry being by discussing personal insanity and then drive in to ways to help make your characters real with...cards? Other topics, as usual, rear their ugly heads. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"5 January 2021","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/building-blocks-of-character/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_587_Building_Blocks_of_Character.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nDRS Episode 587 Paul and Terry being by discussing personal insanity and then drive in to ways to help make your characters real with...cards? Other topics, as usual, rear their ugly heads. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"Building Blocks of Character"},{"content":" DRS Episode 586 How will humanity handle spreading itself to the stars? How will galactic politics work? Also, Terry is bald, Paul is manic. What could go wrong? Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"7 December 2020","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/humanity-divided/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_586-Humanity_Divided.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nDRS Episode 586 How will humanity handle spreading itself to the stars? How will galactic politics work? Also, Terry is bald, Paul is manic. What could go wrong? Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"Humanity Divided"},{"content":" DRS Episode 585 Author Robert Jeschonek (http://bobscribe.com) joins Paul and Terry for a conversation about kickstarters, book bundles, and, of course, Space Opera. Links: Robert Jeschonek - http://bobscribe.com \"Odyssey\" Space Opera book bundle - https://storybundle.com/space Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"1 December 2020","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/robert-jeschonek-and-space-opera/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_585-RJeschonek.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nDRS Episode 585 Author Robert Jeschonek (http://bobscribe.com) joins Paul and Terry for a conversation about kickstarters, book bundles, and, of course, Space Opera. Links: Robert Jeschonek - http://bobscribe.com \"Odyssey\" Space Opera book bundle - https://storybundle.com/space Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"Robert Jeschonek and Space Opera"},{"content":" DRS Episode 583 Paul and Terry wander around a few topics and then get more unfocused. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"1 December 2020","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/super-tights/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_583-Super_Tights.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nDRS Episode 583 Paul and Terry wander around a few topics and then get more unfocused. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"Super Tights"},{"content":" DRS Episode 584 Are all fantasy heroes super heroes? What qualifies someone as \"super\" and what about immortality and invulnerability? Also? Haunted Vagina. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"1 December 2020","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/supes/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_584-Supes.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nDRS Episode 584 Are all fantasy heroes super heroes? What qualifies someone as \"super\" and what about immortality and invulnerability? Also? Haunted Vagina. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"Supes"},{"content":" DRS Episode 582 Long time friend of the show, author, and fellow audiobook podcaster Jake Bible joins Terry and Paul to talk about writing, publishing, and, of course, horror. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"28 November 2020","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/jake-bible-gives-good-horror/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_582-JakeGivesGoodHorror.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nDRS Episode 582 Long time friend of the show, author, and fellow audiobook podcaster Jake Bible joins Terry and Paul to talk about writing, publishing, and, of course, horror. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"Jake Bible Gives Good Horror"},{"content":" DRS Episode 581 What makes a good revenge story? What makes a bad one? And why does Terry have so many damned cats? Also? I mixed up RL Stephenson with Alexander Dumas. My apologies. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"28 November 2020","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/revenge/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_581-Revenge.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nDRS Episode 581 What makes a good revenge story? What makes a bad one? And why does Terry have so many damned cats? Also? I mixed up RL Stephenson with Alexander Dumas. My apologies. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"Revenge!"},{"content":" After gushing about Peter F Hamilton's \"Salvation,\" Paul looses an epithet about starships. Terry attempts to correct him... Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"12 November 2020","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/f-starships-redux/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_579.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nAfter gushing about Peter F Hamilton's \"Salvation,\" Paul looses an epithet about starships. Terry attempts to correct him... Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"F*** Starships! (REDUX)"},{"content":" DRS Episode 579 After gushing about Peter F Hamilton's \"Salvation,\" Paul looses an epithet about starships. Terry attempts to correct him... Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"1 October 2020","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/f-starships/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_579_.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nDRS Episode 579 After gushing about Peter F Hamilton's \"Salvation,\" Paul looses an epithet about starships. Terry attempts to correct him... Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"F*** Starships!"},{"content":" DRS Episode 580 After gushing about Peter F Hamilton's \"Salvation,\" Paul looses an epithet about starships. Terry attempts to correct him... Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"1 October 2020","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/out-of-context-and-out-of-our-minds/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_580.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nDRS Episode 580 After gushing about Peter F Hamilton's \"Salvation,\" Paul looses an epithet about starships. Terry attempts to correct him... Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"Out of Context, and Out of Our Minds"},{"content":" Cornucopia of Insanity DRS Episode 578 Terry and Paul discuss insanity in characters, the uncanny, and demand a space marine nerd story. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"7 September 2020","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/cornucopia-of-insanity/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_578.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nCornucopia of Insanity DRS Episode 578 Terry and Paul discuss insanity in characters, the uncanny, and demand a space marine nerd story. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"Cornucopia of Insanity"},{"content":" Technosocial Hazards DRS Episode 577 Terry says science fiction authors have to become futurists to a certain extent. Then we push the envelope. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"1 September 2020","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/technosocial-hazards/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_577.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nTechnosocial Hazards DRS Episode 577 Terry says science fiction authors have to become futurists to a certain extent. Then we push the envelope. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"Technosocial Hazards"},{"content":" Space:1975 with Robert Jeschonek DRS Episode 576 Terry and Paul host author/publisher Robert Jeschonek to discuss writing, science fiction, and his kickstarter for a 70's space opera anthology. Links: Robert Jeschonek - http://www.robertjeschonek.com/ Space:1975 https://bit.ly/2FIOVBW Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"23 August 2020","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/space1975-with-robert-jeschonek/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_576.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nSpace:1975 with Robert Jeschonek DRS Episode 576 Terry and Paul host author/publisher Robert Jeschonek to discuss writing, science fiction, and his kickstarter for a 70's space opera anthology. Links: Robert Jeschonek - http://www.robertjeschonek.com/ Space:1975 https://bit.ly/2FIOVBW Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"Space:1975 with Robert Jeschonek"},{"content":" Theft! Ongoing theft of plot ideas, scenes, moments, and even endings. It's not theft, it's mixology. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"15 August 2020","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/mixology/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_575.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nTheft! Ongoing theft of plot ideas, scenes, moments, and even endings. It's not theft, it's mixology. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"Mixology"},{"content":" We celebrate a milestone in Terry's writing career and discuss the most important lessons learned after years of indie publishing. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"9 August 2020","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/lessons-learned/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_574.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nWe celebrate a milestone in Terry's writing career and discuss the most important lessons learned after years of indie publishing. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"Lessons Learned"},{"content":" Author and publisher David Wood joins Terry and Paul for a conversation about writing, publishing, and field questions from the live YouTube audience. DRS will be live every Saturday via YouTube. Come join us.","date":"5 May 2020","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-live-a-conversation-with-david-wood/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Live_2020-04-11-MP3_4_DRS.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nAuthor and publisher David Wood joins Terry and Paul for a conversation about writing, publishing, and field questions from the live YouTube audience. DRS will be live every Saturday via YouTube. Come join us.","title":"DRS Live! A Conversation With David Wood"},{"content":" Narrator, vocal performer, and author Veronica Giguere joins Terry and Paul to discuss Audible, audiobook production, writing topics, and interact with you in our chat. Get a little education, some personality, and a lot of community.","date":"5 May 2020","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-live-a-conversation-with-veronica-giguerre/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_LIVE_2020-04-04-MP3_4_DRS.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nNarrator, vocal performer, and author Veronica Giguere joins Terry and Paul to discuss Audible, audiobook production, writing topics, and interact with you in our chat. Get a little education, some personality, and a lot of community.","title":"DRS Live! A Conversation with Veronica Giguerre"},{"content":" Due to Covid-19, Terry and Paul have decided to host a live show every Saturday at 1500 CST. Join us on YouTube for the next show. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"13 April 2020","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/we-promise-babble-and-snark-not-virii/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_LIVE-BabbleAndSnark.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nDue to Covid-19, Terry and Paul have decided to host a live show every Saturday at 1500 CST. Join us on YouTube for the next show. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"We Promise Babble and Snark, Not Virii"},{"content":" Terry and Paul discuss the art of subtlety and whether or not they're any good at it. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"19 March 2020","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/subtlety-like-a-sledgehammer/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_573.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nTerry and Paul discuss the art of subtlety and whether or not they're any good at it. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"Subtlety Like A Sledgehammer"},{"content":" What's the difference between a god, a monster, and just a plain old villain? Paul and Terry get lost in the details. Like the show? Considering becoming a Patreon patron or purchasing one of our stories and thanks for listening. Links: Paul's newest novel \"Derelict: Destruction\" Terry's new novel with Glynn Stewart \"Bound By Honor\" The Dead Robots' Society Patreon Terry's Author Page Paul's Store Paul's series \"The Derelict Saga\"","date":"12 March 2020","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/gods-and-monsters/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_572_-_Gods_And_Monsters.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nWhat's the difference between a god, a monster, and just a plain old villain? Paul and Terry get lost in the details. Like the show? Considering becoming a Patreon patron or purchasing one of our stories and thanks for listening. Links: Paul's newest novel \"Derelict: Destruction\" Terry's new novel with Glynn Stewart \"Bound By Honor\" The Dead Robots' Society Patreon Terry's Author Page Paul's Store Paul's series \"The Derelict Saga\"","title":"Gods and Monsters"},{"content":" Author Chris Fox joins Paul and Terry to discuss the Magitech series, his RPG kickstarter, and the crossover between RPG and good storytelling. Chris Fox: https://chrisfoxwrites.com Sign up to his newsletter and get a beta version of the Magitech Chronicles RPG plus all future betas. (https://dl.bookfunnel.com/wra3645h0v). Like the show? Considering becoming a Patreon patron (https://patreon.com/drspodcast) or purchasing one of our stories and thanks for listening. Paul's Author Page: https://amzn.to/3aNrDFd Terry's Author Page https://amzn.to/38Mrlx0","date":"12 March 2020","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/interview-with-author-chris-fox---bonus-episode/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Bonus_Episode-Chris_Fox.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nAuthor Chris Fox joins Paul and Terry to discuss the Magitech series, his RPG kickstarter, and the crossover between RPG and good storytelling. Chris Fox: https://chrisfoxwrites.com Sign up to his newsletter and get a beta version of the Magitech Chronicles RPG plus all future betas. (https://dl.bookfunnel.com/wra3645h0v). Like the show? Considering becoming a Patreon patron (https://patreon.com/drspodcast) or purchasing one of our stories and thanks for listening. Paul's Author Page: https://amzn.to/3aNrDFd Terry's Author Page https://amzn.to/38Mrlx0","title":"Interview With Author Chris Fox - Bonus Episode"},{"content":" What's worth your time? Terry and Paul discuss. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"18 February 2020","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/pick-your-battles/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_571-PickYourBattles.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nWhat's worth your time? Terry and Paul discuss. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"Pick Your Battles!"},{"content":" Dystopia! DRS Episode 569 What is a dystopia? Are you living in one? Are your characters? Terry and Paul explore the topic. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"8 February 2020","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/dystopia/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_569-Dystopia.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nDystopia! DRS Episode 569 What is a dystopia? Are you living in one? Are your characters? Terry and Paul explore the topic. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"Dystopia!"},{"content":" From Word To Series DRS Episode 570 Terry and Paul rip apart the process of writing a book from word choice to sequels and series. A nuts and bolts episode. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"8 February 2020","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/from-word-to-series/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_570-WordToSeries.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nFrom Word To Series DRS Episode 570 Terry and Paul rip apart the process of writing a book from word choice to sequels and series. A nuts and bolts episode. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"From Word To Series"},{"content":" Terry and Paul have a conversation with science fiction author Yudhanjaya Wijeratne regarding topics including AI, dystopia, the difference in publishing scope between the regions, as well as some actual shoptalk. You can find Yudha at http://yudhanjaya.com/ Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"24 January 2020","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/more-than-a-few-words-with-yudha/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_568.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nTerry and Paul have a conversation with science fiction author Yudhanjaya Wijeratne regarding topics including AI, dystopia, the difference in publishing scope between the regions, as well as some actual shoptalk. You can find Yudha at http://yudhanjaya.com/ Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"More than a few words with Yudha!"},{"content":" No intro this week--don't ask. Regardless, Paul mentions something and it turns into a conversation. Beware--brainstorming ahead! Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"9 January 2020","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/words-meanings-ideas---drs-episode-567/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_567.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nNo intro this week--don't ask. Regardless, Paul mentions something and it turns into a conversation. Beware--brainstorming ahead! Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"Words! Meanings! Ideas! - DRS Episode 567"},{"content":" Paul and Terry wander over the sea of what is inappropriate, crosses the line, and apocalyptic Amish porn. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"29 December 2019","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/cultural-mirrors-and-amish-porn---drs-episode-566/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_566-real.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nPaul and Terry wander over the sea of what is inappropriate, crosses the line, and apocalyptic Amish porn. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"Cultural Mirrors and Amish Porn - DRS Episode 566"},{"content":" Terry and Paul discuss strategies and the absolute necessity of networking. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"13 December 2019","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-565---networking-and-social-anxiety/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_565.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nTerry and Paul discuss strategies and the absolute necessity of networking. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"DRS Episode 565 - Networking and Social Anxiety"},{"content":" Terry and Paul explore their revision processes and try to find one that works better than what they currently have. *spoiler alert*--they fail. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"28 November 2019","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-564---revising-our-revisions/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_564.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nTerry and Paul explore their revision processes and try to find one that works better than what they currently have. *spoiler alert*--they fail. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"DRS Episode 564 - Revising Our Revisions!"},{"content":" Terry and Paul discuss tricks of pacing, action beats, and, well, yes, adventure. Like the show? Considering becoming a Patreon patron or purchasing one of our stories and thanks for watching. Support us on Patreon - http://patreon.com/drspodcast Paul's Amazon Page - https://amzn.to/2jJ4yek Terry's new novel with Glynn Stewart \"Bound By Honor\" - https://amzn.to/2KpYBiW Terry's author page - http://amzn.to/2mj8Eua","date":"21 November 2019","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-563---pacing-action-beats-adventure/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_563.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nTerry and Paul discuss tricks of pacing, action beats, and, well, yes, adventure. Like the show? Considering becoming a Patreon patron or purchasing one of our stories and thanks for watching. Support us on Patreon - http://patreon.com/drspodcast Paul's Amazon Page - https://amzn.to/2jJ4yek Terry's new novel with Glynn Stewart \"Bound By Honor\" - https://amzn.to/2KpYBiW Terry's author page - http://amzn.to/2mj8Eua","title":"DRS Episode 563 - Pacing, Action Beats, Adventure!"},{"content":" Paul and Terry handle a question from the Facebook group. Beware--semantic wars will now ensue. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"16 November 2019","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-562---sequels/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_562.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nPaul and Terry handle a question from the Facebook group. Beware--semantic wars will now ensue. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"DRS Episode 562 - SEQUELS!?!!"},{"content":" Shortly after an appendectomy, and on pain meds, Paul makes the mistake of giving Terry a call...","date":"13 November 2019","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-561---paul-on-pain-meds/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_561.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nShortly after an appendectomy, and on pain meds, Paul makes the mistake of giving Terry a call...","title":"DRS Episode 561 - Paul on pain meds"},{"content":" Paul and Terry play catchup after a several forced sabbaticals.","date":"5 November 2019","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-560---catching-up/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_560.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nPaul and Terry play catchup after a several forced sabbaticals.","title":"DRS Episode 560 - Catching Up"},{"content":" Terry and Paul return after a forced sabbatical.","date":"18 September 2019","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-559---catching-up/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_559.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nTerry and Paul return after a forced sabbatical.","title":"DRS Episode 559 - Catching Up"},{"content":" DRS Episode 558 - Universal Squirrels Paul and Terry sleepwalk their way through a variety of topics before settling on universal squirrels. Take a listen to find out what those are. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"30 August 2019","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-558---universal-squirrels/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_558_-_Universal_Squirrels.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nDRS Episode 558 - Universal Squirrels Paul and Terry sleepwalk their way through a variety of topics before settling on universal squirrels. Take a listen to find out what those are. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"DRS Episode 558 - Universal Squirrels"},{"content":" Paul and Terry meander through a series of topics while Paul attempts not to lose his mind. He might even succeed. Like the show? Considering becoming a Patreon patron or purchasing one of our stories and thanks for watching. Support us on Patreon - http://patreon.com/drspodcast Paul's Amazon Page - https://amzn.to/2jJ4yek Terry's new novel with Glynn Stewart \"Bound By Honor\" - https://amzn.to/2KpYBiW Terry's author page - http://amzn.to/2mj8Eua","date":"26 August 2019","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-557---and...more-tech-support-hell/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_557.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nPaul and Terry meander through a series of topics while Paul attempts not to lose his mind. He might even succeed. Like the show? Considering becoming a Patreon patron or purchasing one of our stories and thanks for watching. Support us on Patreon - http://patreon.com/drspodcast Paul's Amazon Page - https://amzn.to/2jJ4yek Terry's new novel with Glynn Stewart \"Bound By Honor\" - https://amzn.to/2KpYBiW Terry's author page - http://amzn.to/2mj8Eua","title":"DRS Episode 557 - And...more tech support hell"},{"content":" DRS Episode 556 - More than a few words with Glynn Stewart Author Glynn Stewart joins Terry and Paul to discuss a variety of sci-fi topics including suspense and writing multiple series. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"13 August 2019","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-556---more-than-a-few-words-with-glynn-stewart/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_556.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nDRS Episode 556 - More than a few words with Glynn Stewart Author Glynn Stewart joins Terry and Paul to discuss a variety of sci-fi topics including suspense and writing multiple series. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"DRS Episode 556 - More than a few words with Glynn Stewart"},{"content":" Paul and Terry discuss space station design, ship design, moons, and other esoterica while Terry tries not to choke.","date":"1 August 2019","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-555---just-call-tech-support/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_555.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nPaul and Terry discuss space station design, ship design, moons, and other esoterica while Terry tries not to choke.","title":"DRS Episode 555 - Just Call Tech Support"},{"content":" Author Dr. Charles E \"Chuck\" Gannon joins Terry and Paul to discuss writing, worlds, collaboration, and other insanity. ","date":"25 July 2019","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-554--interview-with-charles-e-chuck-gannon/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_554.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nAuthor Dr. Charles E \"Chuck\" Gannon joins Terry and Paul to discuss writing, worlds, collaboration, and other insanity.","title":"DRS Episode 554 – Interview With Charles E Chuck Gannon"},{"content":" We're back! After nearly two weeks of technical issues, the show returns with an exhausted Paul and a far too amused Terry. Enjoy the punch-drunkenness. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"18 July 2019","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-553---babbling-amidst-a-sea-of-characters/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_553.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nWe're back! After nearly two weeks of technical issues, the show returns with an exhausted Paul and a far too amused Terry. Enjoy the punch-drunkenness. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"DRS Episode 553 - Babbling Amidst A Sea of Characters"},{"content":" DRS Episode 552 - Incorporation? LLC? WTF? Interview With Joe Solari Joe Solari -- https://joesolari.com/ Writers generally suck at business. Joe Solari, someone who actually knows business, schools Terry and Paul on what to do and what not to do. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"5 July 2019","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-552---incorporation-llc-wtf-interview-with-joe-solari/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_552.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nDRS Episode 552 - Incorporation? LLC? WTF? Interview With Joe Solari Joe Solari -- https://joesolari.com/ Writers generally suck at business. Joe Solari, someone who actually knows business, schools Terry and Paul on what to do and what not to do. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"DRS Episode 552 - Incorporation? LLC? WTF? Interview With Joe Solari"},{"content":" As usual, a flippant remark spawns an episode. Like the show? Considering becoming a Patreon patron or purchasing one of our stories and thanks for watching. Support us on Patreon - http://patreon.com/drspodcast Paul's new novel \"Derelict: Destruction\" - https://amzn.to/2jJ4yek Terry's new novel with Glynn Stewart \"Bound By Honor\" - https://amzn.to/2KpYBiW Terry's author page - http://amzn.to/2mj8Eua Paul's author page - http://amzn.to/2wm3v9W","date":"27 June 2019","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-551---sex-robots-ethics-drivelings-and-brain-bleach/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_551.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nAs usual, a flippant remark spawns an episode. Like the show? Considering becoming a Patreon patron or purchasing one of our stories and thanks for watching. Support us on Patreon - http://patreon.com/drspodcast Paul's new novel \"Derelict: Destruction\" - https://amzn.to/2jJ4yek Terry's new novel with Glynn Stewart \"Bound By Honor\" - https://amzn.to/2KpYBiW Terry's author page - http://amzn.to/2mj8Eua Paul's author page - http://amzn.to/2wm3v9W","title":"DRS Episode 551 - Sex Robots, Ethics, Drivelings, and Brain Bleach"},{"content":" Terry rage quits reading a book and Paul finds out why.","date":"19 June 2019","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-550---common-sense-characters/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_550.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nTerry rage quits reading a book and Paul finds out why.","title":"DRS Episode 550 - Common Sense Characters"},{"content":" Author Malorie Cooper joins Terry and Paul to discuss the Aeon14 universe as well as AI evolution and futurism. Malorie Cooper - https://www.aeon14.com/ Like the show? Considering becoming a Patreon patron or purchasing one of our stories and thanks for watching. Support us on Patreon - http://patreon.com/drspodcast Paul's new novel \"Derelict: Destruction\" - https://amzn.to/2jJ4yek Terry's new novel with Glynn Stewart \"Bound By Honor\" - https://amzn.to/2KpYBiW Terry's author page - http://amzn.to/2mj8Eua Paul's author page - http://amzn.to/2wm3v9W","date":"13 June 2019","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-549---malorie-cooper-sees-the-future/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_549-MalorieCooperSeesTheFuture.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nAuthor Malorie Cooper joins Terry and Paul to discuss the Aeon14 universe as well as AI evolution and futurism. Malorie Cooper - https://www.aeon14.com/ Like the show? Considering becoming a Patreon patron or purchasing one of our stories and thanks for watching. Support us on Patreon - http://patreon.com/drspodcast Paul's new novel \"Derelict: Destruction\" - https://amzn.to/2jJ4yek Terry's new novel with Glynn Stewart \"Bound By Honor\" - https://amzn.to/2KpYBiW Terry's author page - http://amzn.to/2mj8Eua Paul's author page - http://amzn.to/2wm3v9W","title":"DRS Episode 549 - Malorie Cooper Sees The Future"},{"content":" Paul has con-crud and is barely conscious. He and Terry stumble through a slew of crazy. Like the show? Considering becoming a Patreon patron or purchasing one of our stories and thanks for watching. Support us on Patreon - http://patreon.com/drspodcast Paul's new novel \"Derelict: Destruction\" - https://amzn.to/2jJ4yek Terry's new novel with Glynn Stewart \"Bound By Honor\" - https://amzn.to/2KpYBiW Terry's author page - http://amzn.to/2mj8Eua Paul's author page - http://amzn.to/2wm3v9W","date":"6 June 2019","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-548---sick-and-stupid/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_548.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nPaul has con-crud and is barely conscious. He and Terry stumble through a slew of crazy. Like the show? Considering becoming a Patreon patron or purchasing one of our stories and thanks for watching. Support us on Patreon - http://patreon.com/drspodcast Paul's new novel \"Derelict: Destruction\" - https://amzn.to/2jJ4yek Terry's new novel with Glynn Stewart \"Bound By Honor\" - https://amzn.to/2KpYBiW Terry's author page - http://amzn.to/2mj8Eua Paul's author page - http://amzn.to/2wm3v9W","title":"DRS Episode 548 - Sick and Stupid"},{"content":" After receiving a slew of emails and messages regarding the \"Game of Thrones\" series finale, Terry Mixon and Paul E Cooley consider the question: \"Who Owns The Content?\" [disclaimer: neither of us watch the show] Like the show? Considering becoming a Patreon patron or purchasing one of our stories and thanks for watching. Support us on Patreon - http://patreon.com/drspodcast Paul's new novel \"Derelict: Destruction\" - https://amzn.to/2jJ4yek Terry's new novel with Glynn Stewart \"Bound By Honor\" - https://amzn.to/2KpYBiW Terry's author page - http://amzn.to/2mj8Eua Paul's author page - http://amzn.to/2wm3v9W","date":"1 June 2019","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-547---who-owns-the-content-got/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_547.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nAfter receiving a slew of emails and messages regarding the \"Game of Thrones\" series finale, Terry Mixon and Paul E Cooley consider the question: \"Who Owns The Content?\" [disclaimer: neither of us watch the show] Like the show? Considering becoming a Patreon patron or purchasing one of our stories and thanks for watching. Support us on Patreon - http://patreon.com/drspodcast Paul's new novel \"Derelict: Destruction\" - https://amzn.to/2jJ4yek Terry's new novel with Glynn Stewart \"Bound By Honor\" - https://amzn.to/2KpYBiW Terry's author page - http://amzn.to/2mj8Eua Paul's author page - http://amzn.to/2wm3v9W","title":"DRS Episode 547 - Who Owns The Content? (GoT)"},{"content":" Our good friend, bad ass narrator, the man with the voice of melted butter and the energy of an asteroid impact, Dave Robison joins us to talk story, Archivos, and a discount offer for DRS listeners. Dave Robison and Archivos - https://www.archivos.digital Like the show? Considering becoming a Patreon patron or purchasing one of our stories and thanks for watching. Support us on Patreon - http://patreon.com/drspodcast Paul's new novel \"Derelict: Destruction\" - https://amzn.to/2jJ4yek Terry's new novel with Glynn Stewart \"Bound By Honor\" - https://amzn.to/2KpYBiW Terry's author page - http://amzn.to/2mj8Eua Paul's author page - http://amzn.to/2wm3v9W","date":"22 May 2019","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-546----revenge-of-archivos/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_546.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nOur good friend, bad ass narrator, the man with the voice of melted butter and the energy of an asteroid impact, Dave Robison joins us to talk story, Archivos, and a discount offer for DRS listeners. Dave Robison and Archivos - https://www.archivos.digital Like the show? Considering becoming a Patreon patron or purchasing one of our stories and thanks for watching. Support us on Patreon - http://patreon.com/drspodcast Paul's new novel \"Derelict: Destruction\" - https://amzn.to/2jJ4yek Terry's new novel with Glynn Stewart \"Bound By Honor\" - https://amzn.to/2KpYBiW Terry's author page - http://amzn.to/2mj8Eua Paul's author page - http://amzn.to/2wm3v9W","title":"DRS Episode 546 -  Revenge of Archivos!"},{"content":" DRS Episode 545 - Do Androids Dream Of Fleshy Humans? What makes your science fiction and fantasy sing? Having different cultures (and/or species) bumping into one another, either through conflict or cooperation. Face it. Everything goes better with Klingons. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\". Paul's new novel \"Derelict: Destruction\" - https://amzn.to/2jJ4yek Terry's new novel with Glynn Stewart \"Bound By Honor\" - https://amzn.to/2KpYBiW Terry's author page - http://amzn.to/2mj8Eua Paul's author page - http://amzn.to/2wm3v9W","date":"15 May 2019","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-545---do-androids-dream-of-fleshy-humans/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_545.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nDRS Episode 545 - Do Androids Dream Of Fleshy Humans? What makes your science fiction and fantasy sing? Having different cultures (and/or species) bumping into one another, either through conflict or cooperation. Face it. Everything goes better with Klingons. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\". Paul's new novel \"Derelict: Destruction\" - https://amzn.to/2jJ4yek Terry's new novel with Glynn Stewart \"Bound By Honor\" - https://amzn.to/2KpYBiW Terry's author page - http://amzn.to/2mj8Eua Paul's author page - http://amzn.to/2wm3v9W","title":"DRS Episode 545 - Do Androids Dream Of Fleshy Humans?"},{"content":" What makes your science fiction and fantasy sing? Having different cultures (and/or species) bumping into one another, either through conflict or cooperation. Face it. Everything goes better with Klingons. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\". Paul's new novel \"Derelict: Destruction\" - https://amzn.to/2jJ4yek Terry's new novel with Glynn Stewart \"Bound By Honor\" - https://amzn.to/2KpYBiW Terry's author page - http://amzn.to/2mj8Eua Paul's author page - http://amzn.to/2wm3v9W","date":"8 May 2019","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-544---klingons-make-everything-better/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_544.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nWhat makes your science fiction and fantasy sing? Having different cultures (and/or species) bumping into one another, either through conflict or cooperation. Face it. Everything goes better with Klingons. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\". Paul's new novel \"Derelict: Destruction\" - https://amzn.to/2jJ4yek Terry's new novel with Glynn Stewart \"Bound By Honor\" - https://amzn.to/2KpYBiW Terry's author page - http://amzn.to/2mj8Eua Paul's author page - http://amzn.to/2wm3v9W","title":"DRS Episode 544 - Klingons Make Everything Better!"},{"content":" Author and Narrator John Mierau joins Paul for a conversation about alternatives to current business models, the break down of social media, and how to form communities outside the advertisement-driven ecosystem.","date":"1 May 2019","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-543---own-your-content/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_543_-_Own_Your_Content.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nAuthor and Narrator John Mierau joins Paul for a conversation about alternatives to current business models, the break down of social media, and how to form communities outside the advertisement-driven ecosystem.","title":"DRS Episode 543 - Own Your Content!"},{"content":" DRS Episode 542 -Arcs and Squirrels Terry and Paul found a topic. Pretty sure they immediately lost it. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"24 April 2019","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-542---arcs-and-squirrels/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_542.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nDRS Episode 542 -Arcs and Squirrels Terry and Paul found a topic. Pretty sure they immediately lost it. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"DRS Episode 542 - Arcs and Squirrels"},{"content":" Terry has something to say and it quickly spirals out of control... Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"17 April 2019","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-541---a-cornucopia-of-crazy/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_541.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nTerry has something to say and it quickly spirals out of control... Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"DRS Episode 541 - A Cornucopia of Crazy"},{"content":" Author and editor Leah Lederman joins Paul and Terry to discuss writing, editing and her kickstarter \"Cafe Macabre.\" Leah Lederman - https://leahlederman.wordpress.com/ Like the show? Considering becoming a Patreon patron or purchasing one of our stories and thanks for watching. Support us on Patreon - http://patreon.com/drspodcast Paul's new novel \"Derelict: Destruction\" - https://amzn.to/2jJ4yek Terry's new novel with Glynn Stewart \"Bound By Honor\" - https://amzn.to/2KpYBiW Terry's author page - http://amzn.to/2mj8Eua Paul's author page - http://amzn.to/2wm3v9W ","date":"10 April 2019","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-540---leah-lederman-and-cafe-macabre/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_540.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nAuthor and editor Leah Lederman joins Paul and Terry to discuss writing, editing and her kickstarter \"Cafe Macabre.\" Leah Lederman - https://leahlederman.wordpress.com/ Like the show? Considering becoming a Patreon patron or purchasing one of our stories and thanks for watching. Support us on Patreon - http://patreon.com/drspodcast Paul's new novel \"Derelict: Destruction\" - https://amzn.to/2jJ4yek Terry's new novel with Glynn Stewart \"Bound By Honor\" - https://amzn.to/2KpYBiW Terry's author page - http://amzn.to/2mj8Eua Paul's author page - http://amzn.to/2wm3v9W","title":"DRS Episode 540 - Leah Lederman and Cafe Macabre"},{"content":" Paul and Terry discuss a little point of view, a little point of plot, and bad ideas for choose your own adventure stories.","date":"3 April 2019","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-539--pov-histories-and-choose-your-own-bad-ending/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_539.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nPaul and Terry discuss a little point of view, a little point of plot, and bad ideas for choose your own adventure stories.","title":"DRS Episode 539 -PoV, Histories, and Choose Your Own Bad Ending"},{"content":" Terry and Paul consider work life balance before they are distracted by thought squirrels. Like the show? Considering becoming a Patreon patron or purchasing one of our stories and thanks for watching. Support us on Patreon - http://patreon.com/drspodcast Paul's new novel \"Derelict: Destruction\" - https://amzn.to/2jJ4yek Terry's new novel with Glynn Stewart \"Bound By Honor\" - https://amzn.to/2KpYBiW Terry's author page - http://amzn.to/2mj8Eua Paul's author page - http://amzn.to/2wm3v9W","date":"29 March 2019","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-538---work-life-squirrel/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_538.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nTerry and Paul consider work life balance before they are distracted by thought squirrels. Like the show? Considering becoming a Patreon patron or purchasing one of our stories and thanks for watching. Support us on Patreon - http://patreon.com/drspodcast Paul's new novel \"Derelict: Destruction\" - https://amzn.to/2jJ4yek Terry's new novel with Glynn Stewart \"Bound By Honor\" - https://amzn.to/2KpYBiW Terry's author page - http://amzn.to/2mj8Eua Paul's author page - http://amzn.to/2wm3v9W","title":"DRS Episode 538 - Work, Life, SQUIRREL!"},{"content":" What topics are potential third rails? How do you deal with them and, more importantly, are they worth the trouble?","date":"20 March 2019","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-537---how-dare-you-write-that/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_537.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nWhat topics are potential third rails? How do you deal with them and, more importantly, are they worth the trouble?","title":"DRS Episode 537 - How Dare You Write That!"},{"content":" Paul and Terry discuss transitions, when to use them, and how to use them. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"13 March 2019","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-536---transitory-intransigence/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_536.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nPaul and Terry discuss transitions, when to use them, and how to use them. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"DRS Episode 536 - Transitory Intransigence"},{"content":" Paul and Terry converse about adverb abuse and if there is such a thing. (spoiler: there is)","date":"8 March 2019","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-535---f-your-adverbs/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_535.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nPaul and Terry converse about adverb abuse and if there is such a thing. (spoiler: there is)","title":"DRS Episode 535 - F*** Your Adverbs!"},{"content":" Terry and Paul discuss editing and writing... Nothing good can come from this.","date":"27 February 2019","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-534---writersplainin-editorsplainin/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_534.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nTerry and Paul discuss editing and writing... Nothing good can come from this.","title":"DRS Episode 534 - Writersplainin' Editorsplainin'"},{"content":" Terry and Paul answer a question from the email inbox. Tangents galore...","date":"20 February 2019","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-533---indie-publishing-topics/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_533.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nTerry and Paul answer a question from the email inbox. Tangents galore...","title":"DRS Episode 533 - Indie Publishing Topics"},{"content":" Terry and Paul discuss naming characters, whether or there's an art to it, and possible repercussions.","date":"13 February 2019","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-532---whats-in-a-name/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_532.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nTerry and Paul discuss naming characters, whether or there's an art to it, and possible repercussions.","title":"DRS Episode 532 - What's In A Name?"},{"content":" Paul and Terry answer questions from the facebook group.","date":"6 February 2019","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-531---qa/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_531.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nPaul and Terry answer questions from the facebook group.","title":"DRS Episode 531 - Q\u0026A"},{"content":" How do you make that setting pop and help your characters come alive? Terry and Paul pontificate.","date":"30 January 2019","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-530---setting-the-stage/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_530.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nHow do you make that setting pop and help your characters come alive? Terry and Paul pontificate.","title":"DRS Episode 530 - Setting The Stage"},{"content":" Terry and Paul have a conversation with sci-fi author Ian J Malone. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"23 January 2019","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-529---conversation-with-author-ian-j-malone/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_529.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nTerry and Paul have a conversation with sci-fi author Ian J Malone. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"DRS Episode 529 - Conversation With Author Ian J Malone"},{"content":" Paul and Terry run through a gauntlet of topics. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"17 January 2019","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-528---expanding-the-universe/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_528.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nPaul and Terry run through a gauntlet of topics. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"DRS Episode 528 - Expanding the Universe"},{"content":" Do you include every single possible scene in a story? What should you leave it? When should you cut? Paul and Terry throw things at each other.","date":"9 January 2019","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-527---when-to-cut/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_527.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nDo you include every single possible scene in a story? What should you leave it? When should you cut? Paul and Terry throw things at each other.","title":"DRS Episode 527 - When To Cut"},{"content":" How do you get your reader to keep reading? Bait the hook and reel 'em in. Like the show? Considering becoming a Patreon patron (https://patreon.com/drspodcast) or purchasing one of our stories and thanks for listening.","date":"3 January 2019","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-526--reboot/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_526.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nHow do you get your reader to keep reading? Bait the hook and reel 'em in. Like the show? Considering becoming a Patreon patron (https://patreon.com/drspodcast) or purchasing one of our stories and thanks for listening.","title":"DRS Episode 526 – REBOOT!"},{"content":" How do you get your reader to keep reading? Bait the hook and reel 'em in. Like the show? Considering becoming a Patreon patron or purchasing one of our stories and thanks for listening.","date":"26 December 2018","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-525--how-to-hook/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_525.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nHow do you get your reader to keep reading? Bait the hook and reel 'em in. Like the show? Considering becoming a Patreon patron or purchasing one of our stories and thanks for listening.","title":"DRS Episode 525 – How To Hook"},{"content":" How do you insert drama into your stories? Grind those gears. Terry and Paul discuss the art of group conflict and how to use it. Like the show? Considering becoming a Patreon patron or purchasing one of our stories and thanks for listening.","date":"19 December 2018","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-524---friction/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_524.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nHow do you insert drama into your stories? Grind those gears. Terry and Paul discuss the art of group conflict and how to use it. Like the show? Considering becoming a Patreon patron or purchasing one of our stories and thanks for listening.","title":"DRS Episode 524 - Friction!"},{"content":" Where do you start a story? How do you know you have the right beginning? How do you change it later? Terry and Paul discuss. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\". ","date":"12 December 2018","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-523---how-does-this-start-again/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_523.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nWhere do you start a story? How do you know you have the right beginning? How do you change it later? Terry and Paul discuss. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"DRS Episode 523 - How does this start again?"},{"content":" Terry and Paul discuss melding the real and the imaginary to create your world and plots. ","date":"6 December 2018","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-522---in-a-world.../","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_522.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nTerry and Paul discuss melding the real and the imaginary to create your world and plots.","title":"DRS Episode 522 - In A World..."},{"content":" Paul asks the question: can you recycle conceits and characters?","date":"28 November 2018","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-521---the-multiplot-problem/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_521.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nPaul asks the question: can you recycle conceits and characters?","title":"DRS Episode 521 - The Multiplot Problem"},{"content":" Terry drags Paul kicking and screaming through a number of topics.","date":"21 November 2018","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-520----find-the-topic/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_520.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nTerry drags Paul kicking and screaming through a number of topics.","title":"DRS Episode 520  - Find The Topic!"},{"content":" Terry and Paul discuss the subtle and no so subtle use of subplots.","date":"14 November 2018","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-519---subplots/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_519.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nTerry and Paul discuss the subtle and no so subtle use of subplots.","title":"DRS Episode 519 - Subplots!"},{"content":" Terry and Paul discuss the subtle and no so subtle use of subplots.","date":"14 November 2018","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-519---subplots-fix/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_519.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nTerry and Paul discuss the subtle and no so subtle use of subplots.","title":"DRS Episode 519 - Subplots! (fix)"},{"content":" What is a bridge novel? How should you write them? What are the gotchas? Terry and Paul discuss. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"7 November 2018","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-518---mind-the-bridge/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_518.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nWhat is a bridge novel? How should you write them? What are the gotchas? Terry and Paul discuss. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"DRS Episode 518 - Mind the Bridge"},{"content":" Terry drags Paul kicking and screaming through a variety of topics.","date":"31 October 2018","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-517---whirlwind-of-crazy/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_517.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nTerry drags Paul kicking and screaming through a variety of topics.","title":"DRS Episode 517 - Whirlwind of Crazy"},{"content":" Paul and Terry discuss how to write endings and drive the last section of the book toward them.","date":"24 October 2018","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-516---the-last-word/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_516.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nPaul and Terry discuss how to write endings and drive the last section of the book toward them.","title":"DRS Episode 516 - The Last Word"},{"content":" Paul and Terry discuss what needs to go in the beginning of a story.","date":"17 October 2018","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-515--the-first-word/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_515.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nPaul and Terry discuss what needs to go in the beginning of a story.","title":"DRS Episode 515 – The First Word"},{"content":" Terry and Paul explore the swampy middle, the hazards ahead, and how to handle them.","date":"10 October 2018","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-514---the-swampy-middle/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_514.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nTerry and Paul explore the swampy middle, the hazards ahead, and how to handle them.","title":"DRS Episode 514 - The Swampy Middle"},{"content":" Terry has a meltdown over one of his favorite TV shows which leads to a discussion of how plot twists can ruin characterization.","date":"3 October 2018","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-513---truth-to-character/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_513.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nTerry has a meltdown over one of his favorite TV shows which leads to a discussion of how plot twists can ruin characterization.","title":"DRS Episode 513 - Truth To Character"},{"content":" Paul and Terry wander off into the wilderness and cover a host of topics. Some of which we probably shouldn't have... Like the show? Considering becoming a Patreon patron or purchasing one of our stories and thanks for watching. Support us on Patreon - http://patreon.com/drspodcast Paul's new novel \"Derelict: Destruction\" - https://amzn.to/2jJ4yek Terry's new novel \"Hidden Enemies\" - https://amzn.to/2pnnt1j Terry's author page - http://amzn.to/2mj8Eua Paul's author page - http://amzn.to/2wm3v9W","date":"26 September 2018","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-512---characters-and-plots-and-short-stories/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_512.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nPaul and Terry wander off into the wilderness and cover a host of topics. Some of which we probably shouldn't have... Like the show? Considering becoming a Patreon patron or purchasing one of our stories and thanks for watching. Support us on Patreon - http://patreon.com/drspodcast Paul's new novel \"Derelict: Destruction\" - https://amzn.to/2jJ4yek Terry's new novel \"Hidden Enemies\" - https://amzn.to/2pnnt1j Terry's author page - http://amzn.to/2mj8Eua Paul's author page - http://amzn.to/2wm3v9W","title":"DRS Episode 512 - Characters and Plots and Short Stories"},{"content":" Paul and Terry discuss and argue over what makes a scene and how to construct them. Also? What is Terry's Mankini Size? Like the show? Considering becoming a Patreon patron or purchasing one of our stories and thanks for watching. Support us on Patreon - http://patreon.com/drspodcast Paul's new novel \"Derelict: Destruction\" - https://amzn.to/2jJ4yek Terry's new novel \"Hidden Enemies\" - https://amzn.to/2pnnt1j Terry's author page - http://amzn.to/2mj8Eua Paul's author page - http://amzn.to/2wm3v9W","date":"19 September 2018","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-511---to-scene-or-not-to-scene/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_511.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nPaul and Terry discuss and argue over what makes a scene and how to construct them. Also? What is Terry's Mankini Size? Like the show? Considering becoming a Patreon patron or purchasing one of our stories and thanks for watching. Support us on Patreon - http://patreon.com/drspodcast Paul's new novel \"Derelict: Destruction\" - https://amzn.to/2jJ4yek Terry's new novel \"Hidden Enemies\" - https://amzn.to/2pnnt1j Terry's author page - http://amzn.to/2mj8Eua Paul's author page - http://amzn.to/2wm3v9W","title":"DRS Episode 511 - To Scene, Or Not To Scene!"},{"content":" Terry and Paul discuss the age-old problem: to go exclusive, or not, with Amazon and KDP.","date":"12 September 2018","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-510---exclusivity-versus-going-wide/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_510.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nTerry and Paul discuss the age-old problem: to go exclusive, or not, with Amazon and KDP.","title":"DRS Episode 510 - Exclusivity versus Going Wide"},{"content":" Paul and Terry address questions posed by our listeners and viewers.","date":"5 September 2018","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-509---more-questions-some-answers/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_509.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nPaul and Terry address questions posed by our listeners and viewers.","title":"DRS Episode 509 - More Questions, Some Answers"},{"content":" Terry questions Paul's sanity over one of his diary entries. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"29 August 2018","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-508---f-the-comments/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_508.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nTerry questions Paul's sanity over one of his diary entries. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"DRS Episode 508 - F*** The Comments"},{"content":" Terry and Paul revisit Heinlein's rules. Mainly because Terry made Paul watch a lecture series on the subject.","date":"22 August 2018","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-507---heinleins-rules-revisited/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_507.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nTerry and Paul revisit Heinlein's rules. Mainly because Terry made Paul watch a lecture series on the subject.","title":"DRS Episode 507 - Heinlein's Rules Revisited"},{"content":" Paul and Terry interview author Starla Huchton","date":"15 August 2018","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-506---starla-huchton/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_506.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nPaul and Terry interview author Starla Huchton","title":"DRS Episode 506 - Starla Huchton"},{"content":" Paul and Terry discuss ways to make your characters' lives hell.","date":"8 August 2018","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-505---plot-complications/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_505.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nPaul and Terry discuss ways to make your characters' lives hell.","title":"DRS Episode 505 - Plot Complications"},{"content":" Authors Linton Bowers and Kevin McLaughlin join Terry and Paul to discuss the genres of LitRPG and GameLit","date":"1 August 2018","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-504---litrpg-and-gamelit/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_504.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nAuthors Linton Bowers and Kevin McLaughlin join Terry and Paul to discuss the genres of LitRPG and GameLit","title":"DRS Episode 504 - LitRPG and GameLit"},{"content":" Author Michael J Sullivan joins Terry and Paul to discuss fantasy, reader expectations, and the process of writing in the genre.","date":"25 July 2018","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-503---interview-with-michael-j-sullivan/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_503.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nAuthor Michael J Sullivan joins Terry and Paul to discuss fantasy, reader expectations, and the process of writing in the genre.","title":"DRS Episode 503 - Interview With Michael J Sullivan"},{"content":" Terry asks Paul what he fears about writing. Hilarity ensues.","date":"19 July 2018","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-502---fear/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_502.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nTerry asks Paul what he fears about writing. Hilarity ensues.","title":"DRS Episode 502 - FEAR!"},{"content":" Terry and Paul respond to questions posted in the DRS Facebook group.","date":"11 July 2018","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-501---your-questions-our-denials/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_501.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nTerry and Paul respond to questions posted in the DRS Facebook group.","title":"DRS Episode 501 - Your Questions, Our Denials"},{"content":" Author David Wood joins Paul and Terry to help celebrate the 500th episode of DRS. This was recorded live via YouTube.","date":"27 June 2018","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-500---a-live-celebration/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_500.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nAuthor David Wood joins Paul and Terry to help celebrate the 500th episode of DRS. This was recorded live via YouTube.","title":"DRS Episode 500 - A Live Celebration"},{"content":" Terry and Paul discuss 5 things they try and avoid in their writing.","date":"20 June 2018","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-499---5-things/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_499.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nTerry and Paul discuss 5 things they try and avoid in their writing.","title":"DRS Episode 499 - 5 Things"},{"content":" Paul tells Terry about a conversation. All hell breaks loose. Mind the squirrels. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"13 June 2018","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-498---ais-and-madness/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_498.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nPaul tells Terry about a conversation. All hell breaks loose. Mind the squirrels. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"DRS Episode 498 - AIs and Madness"},{"content":" Paul makes the mistake of asking Terry about the SWFA convention. Expected squirrel attack ensues.","date":"6 June 2018","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-497---sfwa-and-nebulas/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_497.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nPaul makes the mistake of asking Terry about the SWFA convention. Expected squirrel attack ensues.","title":"DRS Episode 497 - SFWA and Nebulas"},{"content":" DRS Episode 496 - Story Structure and Aquanaught Internet Paul and Terry discuss story telling styles and Terry's ridiculously 1980s internet. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","date":"31 May 2018","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-496---story-structure-and-aquanaught-internet/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_496.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nDRS Episode 496 - Story Structure and Aquanaught Internet Paul and Terry discuss story telling styles and Terry's ridiculously 1980s internet. Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at \"http://patreon.com/drspodcast\".","title":"DRS Episode 496 - Story Structure and Aquanaught Internet"},{"content":" Paul and Terry discuss how to team build characters and add tension.","date":"23 May 2018","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-495---team-building/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_495.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nPaul and Terry discuss how to team build characters and add tension.","title":"DRS Episode 495 - Team Building"},{"content":" Author Kacey Ezell joins Terry and Paul to discuss genre bending, her work, and other general insanity.","date":"17 May 2018","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-494--genre-mashing-with-kacey-ezell/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_494.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nAuthor Kacey Ezell joins Terry and Paul to discuss genre bending, her work, and other general insanity.","title":"DRS Episode 494 -Genre Mashing with Kacey Ezell"},{"content":" Author CD Brown joins Paul and Terry to discuss city as setting and his new novel \"Vamp City.\"","date":"9 May 2018","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-493---vamp-city-brown-style/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_493.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nAuthor CD Brown joins Paul and Terry to discuss city as setting and his new novel \"Vamp City.\"","title":"DRS Episode 493 - Vamp City Brown Style"},{"content":" Isabel Cushey joins Terry and Paul to brainstorm her story.","date":"2 May 2018","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-492---lab-rats-and-brain-storms/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_492.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nIsabel Cushey joins Terry and Paul to brainstorm her story.","title":"DRS Episode 492 - Lab Rats And Brain Storms"},{"content":" Terry and Paul revisit beta readers and take a few detours along the way.","date":"26 April 2018","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-491--betas-and-side-trips/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_491.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nTerry and Paul revisit beta readers and take a few detours along the way.","title":"DRS Episode 491 -Betas and Side Trips"},{"content":" Terry and Paul wade into the morass of fundamentally linked terms.","date":"18 April 2018","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-490---stereotypes-and-archetypes/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_490.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nTerry and Paul wade into the morass of fundamentally linked terms.","title":"DRS Episode 490 - Stereotypes and Archetypes"},{"content":" Dave Robison joins Paul and Terry to discuss the great progress on Archivos, a special opportunity for DRS Listeners, and new features in the application.","date":"11 April 2018","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-489---archivos-and-storytelling/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_489.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nDave Robison joins Paul and Terry to discuss the great progress on Archivos, a special opportunity for DRS Listeners, and new features in the application.","title":"DRS Episode 489 - Archivos and Storytelling"},{"content":" Terry and Paul go off on a journey through foreshadowing, flashbacks, and how to ruin a series.","date":"4 April 2018","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-488---foreshadowing-and-other-crazy/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_488.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nTerry and Paul go off on a journey through foreshadowing, flashbacks, and how to ruin a series.","title":"DRS Episode 488 - Foreshadowing and Other Crazy"},{"content":" Paul and Terry suffer a muse attack.","date":"28 March 2018","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/podcast/drs-episode-487---musin/","section":"Podcasts","summary":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"figure\"\u003e\n    \u003caudio controls\u003e\n         \u003csource src=\"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/6fa5d011-c9c6-4d16-bd4a-54cc27af6028/DRS_Episode_487.mp3?dest-id=3906807\" type=\"audio/mpeg\"\u003e\n    \u003c/audio\u003e\n    \n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\nPaul and Terry suffer a muse attack.","title":"DRS Episode 487 - Musin'"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/about/","section":"Abouts","summary":"","title":"Abouts"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/categories/","section":"Categories","summary":"","title":"Categories"},{"content":"Howdy! #","date":null,"permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/pages/","section":"Dead Robots' Society","summary":"\u003ch1 id=\"howdy\" class=\"relative group\"\u003eHowdy! \u003cspan class=\"absolute top-0 w-6 transition-opacity opacity-0 -start-6 not-prose group-hover:opacity-100\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"group-hover:text-primary-300 dark:group-hover:text-neutral-700\" style=\"text-decoration-line: none !important;\" href=\"#howdy\" aria-label=\"Anchor\"\u003e#\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/h1\u003e","title":"Dead Robots' Society"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/tags/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"Tags"},{"content":" The Dead Robots’ Society was created by the late Justin Macumber in an effort to offer advice and support to other aspiring writers. It was inspired — in part — by Mur Lafferty’s podcast “I Should Be Writing.”\nOver the course of the show’s storied life it’s had a bevy of co-hosts (former hosts include Justin Macumber, Eliyanna Kaiser, Ryan Stevenson, P.G. Holyfield, Steve Leahy, Amanda Cales, Jason Mack, Graham Binns), but is currently helmed by the capable collective of Veronica Giguere, Terry Mixon, and Paul E. Cooley.\nAll the hosts, current and former, have writing experience of some kind. They gather on a weekly basis to share stories of their individual journeys and discuss topics important to the world of writing.\nOccasional forays into the territories of brown dragons, taco eating cowboy space ninjas, or random discussions involving monkeys are all considered rumor at best and none of the hosts are willing to admit any of that actually happened.\nThe Dead Robots’ Society was a 2009 and 2010 Parsec finalist in the Best Writing-Related Podcast category.\n","date":"1 January 0001","permalink":"https://deadrobotssociety.com/about/about/","section":"Abouts","summary":"\u003cimg src=\"/images/JustinMacumber.jpg\" style=\"float:left; width:400px;padding:10px;\" alt=\"DRS Founder Justin Macumber (RIP)\"/\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dead Robots’ Society was created by the late Justin Macumber in an effort to offer advice and support to other aspiring writers. It was inspired — in part — by Mur Lafferty’s podcast “I Should Be Writing.”\u003c/p\u003e","title":"The Dead Robots' Society"}]