Brew & Ink Podcast

Life hacks! We all love them, but what are some artist/creative hacks? Some might call them tips, but our Brew & Ink crew take a few minutes and give their best creative hacks to keep moving and going on those projects we love. Then Steven brings us Blackclaw, Chapter 4 of Hero is a Four Letter Word. Listen and vote for options for the next episode!

Going back to Realm Makers! But with the pandemic going on, the in person conference was canceled and it went virtual. Author MB Mooney (Realm Makers vet) talks with author Melinda Eye Cooper who went to the conference for the first time. They do a recap and talk about the pros and cons of a virtual event.

Artists love inspiration. But everyone gets inspired. What's the difference between art being a hobby and living as a professional? Using the phrase "inspiration is for amateurs," the Brew & Ink crew discuss the difference between being amateurs and professionals. Then author MB Mooney shares PROGRESS, chapter 3 of Hero is a Four Letter Word. Listen and vote on the next episode. 

Now that Rise of Skywalker is on Disney+, the Brew & Ink Crew take a look at the movie and discuss elements from the writer's perspective. SPOILER FILLED! Check it out.

What has our Brew & Ink crew been up to lately? Between lockdowns and time off, each one has been busy with different projects. After some important updates, Katie reads the next chapter of Hero is a Four Letter Word - The Pursuit. Help author MB Mooney write the next chapter by voting for the next episode!

First episode of Season 6! We know you've been waiting for it. Cowboys. Dinosaurs. Awesomeness. Fantasy/Western called Hero is a Four Letter Word. Hear us talk about how we came up and brainstormed for this episode before Steven shares the first chapter, Hero's Call. After listening, you still get to vote on elements of the story. Listen and vote!

We love to give choices at the end of each story episode. This last season, we wrote the divergent paths. And recorded them for our Patreon members. Here is a preview of the kind of content we have on our Patreon page!

Part 2! Toss a coin to this great review of episodes 5 - 8 of the popular Witcher series with insights from two authors. Enjoy!

One of the most streamed shows over the last few years, the dark fantasy show Witcher hit Netflix running. Based on popular books and a very popular video game series, the Witcher was adapted for a TV show, and Steven and Britt give their writers' take on the first four episodes.

Time to hear from a publisher. Author and friend Alyssa Roat works for Mountain Brook Ink, a publisher of fiction. They are looking to expand their fantasy and science fiction line with Mountain Brook FIRE, including a new contest for writers! Listen to this great interview and get more info on the contest.

Mitch and Jinn have made it to the CORE. Will they release the violent Federation secrets to the universe? Will they survive? Check out the final and revealing finale to the great story of Singularity!  

The end of the first season! Check in with Britt and Steven as they discuss how they feel the season ended, what they liked and what fell flat. What were the plot holes? Was this a good setup for season 2? Listen and let us know your thoughts.

Britt and Steven review episodes 5 and 6 of the Mandolorian on Disney + . As the show went on, did it get better or worse? Listen and let us know what you thought of those episodes!

Who makes New Years Resolutions? Are they important? Britt and Steven discuss the successes of the last year and the goals for 2020 as writers and podcasters. Then Britt shares The CORE, Chapter 14 of Singularity, where Mitchell and Jinn finally make it to Nexus. Listen and vote for the path to the end of the story!

What are some of your favorite Christmas movies? Britt and Steven talk about some classics and a few fringe movies you may not have thought about this holiday season. Then Steven reads Calculated Plans, Singularity Chapter 13, as Mitch and Jinn head to Nexus and the CORE. Listen and vote!  

Is Episode 3 of the Mandalorian the best thing Star Wars has done since Empire Strikes Back? Hear thoughts on Episodes 3 & 4 from two writers and Star Wars geeks. 

Why must there be deadlines? Are they good or bad? Britt and Steven discuss the reality of deadlines in traditional publishing, why they can be good, and how we can give ourselves deadlines and goals in different ways. Then Britt shares Kepler, chapter 12 of Singularity. Listen and vote!

Disney + has brought Star Wars fans a great new show, the first live action series in the Lucas universe, Mandalorian. Steven and Britt share thoughts and insights as writers on the first two episodes of the series.

Libraries are essential to a strong community. In this episode, Steven and Britt recap the Gwinnett County Library Gala, Puttin' on the Litz. Then listen as Steven shares Natara, the next episode in the sci fi story, Singularity.

What kind of space do you need to be creative? Where do you go to write? Britt and Steven share how and where they set up to write and discuss how important it is to be comfortable ... or not. Then Britt shares New Jinn, Singularity ch. 10. Listen and vote for the next part of the story!