Most Writers Are Fans: A Support Group and Idea Workshop for Independent Creatives

Most Writers Are Fans is back for its fifth season! In this episode, Terry Bartley talks to Sci-Fi/Fantasy writer, Brent Lambert (A Necessary Chaos). They discuss trying to make a living as a writer and how to support your own community, as Brent has collectively done with FIYAH Literary Magazine.

Subscribe now to receive new episodes of Most Writers Are Fans. Tyranny of the Fey by Terry Bartley is now available for hardcover, eBook, and audiobook. Read my stories now on terrybartley.com. Send requests to be a guest or comments about the episode to contact@starlightkingpress.com Theme Song: Young Squire - TrackTribe, Piano track by sing2piano

Most Writers Are Fans is Live! This summer host Terry Bartley went on tour across the country to record the fourth season live at a series of coffee shops and bookstores. In this episode, Tarot Card Reader, Branden Lyesmith, talked to me in The Open Book in Santa Clarita, CA. We talked what got him into divination and the idea of destiny and magic in fiction vs. real life.

Subscribe now to receive new episodes of Most Writers Are Fans. Tyranny of the Fey by Terry Bartley is now available for hardcover, eBook, and audiobook. Read my stories now on terrybartley.com. Send requests to be a guest or comments about the episode to contact@starlightkingpress.com Theme Song: Young Squire - TrackTribe, Piano track by sing2piano

Most Writers Are Fans is Live! This summer host Terry Bartley went on tour across the country to record the fourth season live at a series of coffee shops and bookstores. In this episode, young adult and children's author, Chris Clarkson talked to me in Miel Brewery and Taproom in New Orleans, with hosting bookstore, Tubby and Coos Traveling Book Shop. We talked about his debut novel, That Summer Night on Frenchman Street. We also traded stories about writing queer characters as a queer person.

Subscribe now to receive new episodes of Most Writers Are Fans. Tyranny of the Fey by Terry Bartley is now available for hardcover, eBook, and audiobook. Read my stories now on terrybartley.com. Send requests to be a guest or comments about the episode to contact@starlightkingpress.com Theme Song: Young Squire - TrackTribe, Piano track by sing2piano

Most Writers Are Fans is Live! This summer host Terry Bartley went on tour across the country to record the fourth season live at a series of coffee shops and bookstores. In this episode, romance author and bookstore owner, Angela (Trigg) Quarles talked to me in her show, The Haunted Book Shop in Mobile, AL. We talked about what it's like being an author and a bookstore owner, as well as how indie authors should go about getting their books into bookstores.

Subscribe now to receive new episodes of Most Writers Are Fans. Tyranny of the Fey by Terry Bartley is now available for hardcover, eBook, and audiobook. Read my stories now on terrybartley.com. Send requests to be a guest or comments about the episode to contact@starlightkingpress.com Theme Song: Young Squire - TrackTribe, Piano track by sing2piano

Most Writers Are Fans is Live! This summer host Terry Bartley went on tour across the country to record the fourth season live at a series of coffee shops and bookstores. First up is fantasy writer Kirsha Fox at Drunken Monkey Coffee Bar in Orlando, Florida. We talked about the second book in her Son of Deception series, The Whiteleaf Child.

Subscribe now to receive new episodes of Most Writers Are Fans. Tyranny of the Fey by Terry Bartley is now available for hardcover, eBook, and audiobook. Read my stories now on terrybartley.com. Send requests to be a guest or comments about the episode to contact@starlightkingpress.com Theme Song: Young Squire - TrackTribe, Piano track by sing2piano

Host Terry Bartley is joined by children's author, Marly Hazen Ynigues, to talk about her debut book, Christmas Eve in the Mountain State. We also discussed incorporating sound and figurative language into our work, as well as how the political climate of West Virginia has influenced both of our writings. Subscribe now to receive new episodes of Most Writers Are Fans. Tyranny of the Fey by Terry Bartley is now available for hardcover, eBook, and audiobook. Read my stories now on terrybartley.com. Send requests to be a guest or comments about the episode to contact@starlightkingpress.com Theme Song: Young Squire - TrackTribe, Piano track by sing2piano

Host Terry Bartley is joined by horror, fantasy and sci-fi writer, Sam J Miller, to talk about his latest books, Boys, Beasts and Men, and Kid Wolf and Kraken Boy. We also discussed our experiences with research for writing. Subscribe now to receive new episodes of Most Writers are Fans. Tyranny of the Fey is now available for hardcover, eBook, and audiobook. Read my stories now on terrybartley.com. Send requests to be a guest or comments about the episode to contact@terrybartleywriter.com Theme Song: Young Squire - TrackTribe, Piano track by sing2piano

Host Terry Bartley is joined by Fyre Games director Conner Rush to talk about his games Summerland and We Never Left. We also discussed doing lots of different creative things at the same time. Subscribe now to receive new episodes of Most Writers are Fans. Pre-order my book of short stories, Tyranny of the Fey. Read my stories now on terrybartley.com. Send requests to be a guest or comments about the episode to contact@terrybartleywriter.com Theme Song: Young Squire - TrackTribe, Piano track by sing2piano

Host Terry Bartley is joined by singer/songwriter Marielle Kraft to talk about her music, including her single "I Kissed a Boy." We also discussed the Taylor Swift-style balancing act of including enough of yourself in your art to make it authentic while keeping some stuff for yourself. Subscribe now to receive new episodes of Most Writers are Fans. Pre-order my book of short stories, Tyranny of the Fey. Read my stories now on terrybartley.com. Send requests to be a guest or comments about the episode to contact@terrybartleywriter.com Theme Song: Young Squire - TrackTribe, Piano track by sing2piano

Welcome to season 3 of "Most Writers Are Fans!" Host Terry Bartley is joined by author and book coach Sharon Skinner to talk about her latest book, Lostuns Found. We also discussed many of her other books and writing process. Subscribe now to receive new episodes of Most Writers are Fans. Read my stories now on terrybartley.com. Send requests to be a guest or comments about the episode to contact@terrybartleywriter.com Theme Song: Young Squire - TrackTribe, Piano track by sing2piano

In the season 2 finale of "Most Writers Are Fans," host Terry Bartley is joined by historical fiction writer Jeanette Watts to talk about her latest book, My Dearest Miss Fairfax. We also discussed modern adaptations of Jane Austen and other shows set in the Romanticism period. Things discussed in this episode: Clueless, Fire Island, Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice, Emma, Dickinson, Bridgerton, Louisa May Alcott. Subscribe now to receive new episodes of Most Writers are Fans. Read my stories now on terrybartley.com. Send requests to be a guest or comments about the episode to contact@terrybartleywriter.com Theme Song: Young Squire - TrackTribe, Piano track by sing2piano

In this episode of "Most Writers Are Fans," host Terry Bartley is joined by urban fantasy writer AJ Elmore to talk about her new book, The Murder Meets At Dusk. We also discussed urban fantasy and the idea of genres generally. Things discussed in this episode: The Dresden Files, Constantine. Subscribe now to receive new episodes of Most Writers are Fans. Read my stories now on terrybartley.com. Send requests to be a guest or comments about the episode to contact@terrybartleywriter.com Theme Song: Young Squire - TrackTribe

In this episode of "Most Writers Are Fans," host Terry Bartley is joined by sci-fi writer John Willems to talk about his debut book, Beer Run. We also discussed character-driven narrative vs. story driven. Things discussed in this episode: Harry Potter, Looking for Alaska, Paper Towns, Lord of the Rings, A Game of Thrones. Subscribe now to receive new episodes of Most Writers are Fans. Read my stories now on terrybartley.com. Send requests to be a guest or comments about the episode to contact@terrybartleywriter.com Theme Song: Young Squire - TrackTribe

Rebroadcast - Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I'm rebroadcasting an interview from last season with Cody Walker. Make sure you check out his Kickstarter for his upcoming book, Patchwork.

In this episode of "Most Writers Are Fans," host Terry Bartley is joined by multi-talented writer Cody Walker to discuss his upcoming novel, Patchwork, and his background as a writer and teacher. We also talked about the insanity of the Discovery Warner Brothers merger and the plans to find a "Kevin Feige-like" helmsman. Things mentioned in the episode: DC Comics, Batman v. Superman, DC League of Super-Pets, Justice League, Watchman, MCU, Scream, The Birthday Boys, Disney Plus, Birds of Prey. Subscribe now to receive new episodes of Most Writers are Fans. Read my stories now on terrybartley.com. Send requests to be a guest or comments about the episode to terry@terrybartley.com Theme Song: Young Squire - TrackTribe

In the fifth episode of season 2 of "Most Writers Are Fans," host Terry Bartley is joined by dark fantasy writer Amanda Ross to talk about her new book, In the House of Transcendence. We also discussed what makes good horror and also a bit of a side conversation about writing queer characters. Things mentioned in the episode: Hereditary, Jordan Peele, Nightmare on Elm Street, Midsommar, Evil Dead, Barbarian, Nana by Brenden Massey, X, Year of the Witching, Julie and the Phantoms, Ghosts. Subscribe now to receive new episodes of Most Writers are Fans. Read my stories now on terrybartley.com. Send requests to be a guest or comments about the episode to contact@terrybartleywriter.com Theme Song: Young Squire - TrackTribe

In the third episode of season 2 of "Most Writers Are Fans," host Terry Bartley is joined by AJ Smith, a solo musician, to talk about his music including his latest single, Drama. We also discussed the idea of writing to the moment and making your work culturally relevant. Things mentioned in the episode: Brandon Sanderson, Mistborn, Oathbringer, Ryan Tedder, Imagine Dragons, Lady Gaga, NYU. Subscribe now to receive new episodes of Most Writers are Fans. Read my stories now on terrybartley.com. Send requests to be a guest or comments about the episode to contact@terrybartleywriter.com Theme Song: Young Squire - TrackTribe

In the second episode of season 2 of "Most Writers Are Fans," host Terry Bartley is joined by Jared Kaplan and Chris Kincaid from Lonely Hero Games to discuss their games Hungry for Humans and Bank Heist. We also discussed the idea of write what you know. Things mentioned in the episode: Dungeons and Dragons, Lords of Waterdeep. Subscribe now to receive new episodes of Most Writers are Fans. Read my stories now on terrybartley.com. Send requests to be a guest or comments about the episode to contact@terrybartleywriter.com Theme Song: Young Squire - TrackTribe

In the season 2 premiere of "Most Writers Are Fans," host Terry Bartley is joined by fellow light fantasy writer Tarin Santos to discuss her fantasy first book, Dagger Eyes. We also discussed the concept of royalty in fiction. Things mentioned in the episode: The Princess Diaries, Frozen, E. D. Baker, Wide-Awake Princess Series, Deltora Quest, Red, White and Royal Blue, The Prince and Me, Sofia the First, The Crown. Subscribe now to receive new episodes of Most Writers are Fans. Read my stories now on terrybartley.com. Send requests to be a guest or comments about the episode to contact@terrybartleywriter.com Theme Song: Young Squire - TrackTribe

In the season 1 finale of "Most Writers Are Fans," host Terry Bartley is joined by fellow fantasy writer Andrea Fink to discuss her fantasy trilogy, Mask, Mist and Wave. We also discussed the idea of the strong female character and how it has improved through the years. Things mentioned in the episode: Buffy: The Vampire Slayer, The Hunger Games, Frozen, Encanto, Game of Thrones, Moana, Raya and the Last Dragon, Tangled. Subscribe now to receive new episodes of Most Writers are Fans. Read my stories now on terrybartley.com. Send requests to be a guest or comments about the episode to terry@terrybartley.com Theme Song: Young Squire - TrackTribe

In this episode of "Most Writers Are Fans," host Terry Bartley is joined by movie review and dystopian writer Cara Buckley to discuss her upcoming novel, and her movie review website, Hollywood Jesus. We also briefly talked about religious allegory until it went off the rails and we had a great conversation about Christianity in American society. Things mentioned in the episode: Superman, Man of Steel, Justice League, Star Wars, Narnia, Turning Red. Subscribe now to receive new episodes of Most Writers are Fans. Read my stories now on terrybartley.com. Send requests to be a guest or comments about the episode to terry@terrybartley.com Theme Song: Young Squire - TrackTribe

In this episode of "Most Writers Are Fans," host Terry Bartley is joined by multi-talented writer Cody Walker to discuss his upcoming novel, Patchwork, and his background as a writer and teacher. We also talked about the insanity of the Discovery Warner Brothers merger and the plans to find a "Kevin Feige-like" helmsman. Things mentioned in the episode: DC Comics, Batman v. Superman, DC League of Super-Pets, Justice League, Watchman, MCU, Scream, The Birthday Boys, Disney Plus, Birds of Prey. Subscribe now to receive new episodes of Most Writers are Fans. Read my stories now on terrybartley.com. Send requests to be a guest or comments about the episode to terry@terrybartley.com Theme Song: Young Squire - TrackTribe

In this episode of "Most Writers Are Fans," host Terry Bartley is joined by game designer Anthony DeMinico AKA LibrariaNPC to discuss his most recent game, GhastBashers, and how he got into game design in the first place. We also talked about how to think about player choice when building tabletop games and the struggles of being an indie writer. Things mentioned in the episode: Ghostbusters, The Centurions, Dungeons and Dragons, Reboot, HBO Max, TBS, TNT, Chad, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Super Sentai. Subscribe now to receive new episodes of Most Writers are Fans. Read my stories now on terrybartley.com. Send requests to be a guest or comments about the episode to terry@terrybartley.com Theme Song: Young Squire - TrackTribe