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582: Andrew Porter, interviewed by David James Poissant!
David James Poissant interviews fiction writer Andrew Porter about peripheral characters, quiet stories, writerly influences, the theme of disappearance, the importance of music, the teaching of writing, Barry Hannah, and many other matters. TEXT DISCUSSED NOTES If you are an amazon customer, one way to support this show is to begin shopping with this affiliate link,… Continue reading
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The Curator of Schlock #423: Aenigma
There I was, tied to an office chair in a smelly bathroom in the Museum of Schlock, my once proud establishment now overrun by hooligans. The door to the bathroom swung open and in walked a trio of goons. Two were identical twins with curly blond hair poking out through their bandanas, one red and… Continue reading
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The Perfect Life #58
I recently read a book, The Truth that Can’t be Covered Up with Toothpaste, which says that toothpaste is evil, because when you use it, goblins emerge from your mouth when you sleep at night. Is there any validation for this theory?” Signed, Frightened Little Monster ————— Dear Frightened, There’s some truth to every theory, even… Continue reading
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Episode 581: Joy Baglio!
Speculative fiction writer Joy Baglio talks with me about labels, the surprises needed for compelling stories, outgrowing being an MFA student despite the fabulousness of being an MFA student, being a Kerouac Project resident, and other important matters. NOTES Check out Joy Baglio’s website, which has links to her fiction. Learn more about The Kerouac… Continue reading
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Comics Are Trying to Break Your Heart #227: Masking Up
I do love when a story is predictive in the oddest way possible. The coincidental prediction—the idea that some aspect of a story would portend a greater aspect of society years later. In this case, it would be seven years to the month of the original publication. And the story aspect is the general population… Continue reading
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The Perfect Life #57
Dear Dr. Perfect, I want to lose weight, but it’s so much work for me to actually do it. Someone told me to get peck and calve implants. Can you help me decide if I should get any, in prose that’s easy to read? Signed, A Lazy Person ————— Dear LP, Losing weight is hard,… Continue reading
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Podcast Update
There will be no episode this weekend, but you can hear a brief update about the show here. Continue reading
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The Curator of Schlock #422: Stepfather 3
I woke up duct-taped to an office chair in the public bathroom on the first floor of The Museum of Schlock. Graffiti everywhere. “Death to the Curator” was tagged with green paint over the door of the second stall. “Get me out of here,” I screamed. I looked around, trying to find piece of broken… Continue reading
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Episode 580: A Discussion of Devin Watson’s Horror Screenwriting: The Nature of Fear, with Rachael Tillman
Rachael and I discuss horror screenplays and horror story podcasts on an episode in which the podcast turns 11 years old. BOOKS DISCUSSED NOTES TDO listeners can get 20% of a premium subscription to Scribophile. After using the above link to register for a basic account, go here while still logged in to upgrade the account with… Continue reading
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