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Write Reckless

Write Reckless

By Alaura Filbin

Alaura Filbin interviews indie authors with a game of 20 Questions, chats with them about a topic of their choice, and then shares that guest's work in a small reading. It's all about uplifting independent work, learning about the self-pub process, and getting to know some awesome writers!
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Write Reckless: April 2023 Update

Write RecklessApr 08, 2023

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Write Reckless: April 2023 Update

Write Reckless: April 2023 Update

Updates regarding the podcast from host Alaura Filbin
Apr 08, 202301:55
Matthew Romeo: Science Fantasy, D&D, & Swordplay

Matthew Romeo: Science Fantasy, D&D, & Swordplay

Alaura interviews Matthew Romeo, author of The Maven Knight trilogy and upcoming sci-fi book Erinyes, via a game of 20 Questions. During the topic of choice portion, they geek out over D&D and discuss self-publishing!
Jun 28, 202201:23:48
Brandi Gann: TikTok, Sarah J. Maas, & The Brothers Grimm

Brandi Gann: TikTok, Sarah J. Maas, & The Brothers Grimm

Alaura interviews Brandi Gann, author of Firebrand and Faoladh, via a game of 20 Questions, then they discuss a variety of topics including booktok, axe-throwing, and the whimsical!
Sep 07, 202101:30:14
A.M. McPherson: Ever After, Superheroes, & Stars Hollow

A.M. McPherson: Ever After, Superheroes, & Stars Hollow

Alaura talks to A.M. McPherson, author of upcoming superhero romance THE GUARDIAN'S DAUGHTER, about Funko Pops, meeting Nicholas Sparks and Diana Garabaldon, the Gilmore Girls revival, and more!
Jul 06, 202101:33:32
Write Reckless: June 2021 Announcements
Jun 01, 202102:57
Garrett K. Jones Part 3: Topic of Choice - Self-Publishing & The Importance of Reading

Garrett K. Jones Part 3: Topic of Choice - Self-Publishing & The Importance of Reading

In the third and final installment of Alaura's interview with Garrett K. Jones, author of the Archives of Icínq-Régn series, they finally get to the Topic of Choice portion of the interview! Editing, ISBNs, vampires, and more, as well as a reading from Jones' book THE HEIRS OF MENONIAS.
May 18, 202137:50
Garrett K. Jones Part 2: 20 Questions - Hero's Forge, Power Rangers, & Unalaq

Garrett K. Jones Part 2: 20 Questions - Hero's Forge, Power Rangers, & Unalaq

This is the second installment of Alaura's interview with Garrett K. Jones (@gkj_publishing), author of the Archives of Icínq-Régn series. This is Part 2 of the 20 Questions portion of the interview, where they discuss character development, travel, nemeses, and more.
May 18, 202154:27
Garrett K. Jones Part 1: 20 Questions - Ninja Turtles, Star Trek, & Tim Allen

Garrett K. Jones Part 1: 20 Questions - Ninja Turtles, Star Trek, & Tim Allen

Alaura interviews Garrett K. Jones (@gkj_publishing), author of the Archives of Icínq-Régn series. This is Part 1 of the 20 Questions portion, where they discuss rom-coms, Batman, Abraham Lincoln, education, and more.
May 04, 202153:52
Alana Oxford: Poe, Libraries, & Egglentine

Alana Oxford: Poe, Libraries, & Egglentine

Alaura chats with Alana Oxford/S.J. Lomas, author of rom-com novella BLUE SKIES and upcoming library romance SCOTSMAN IN THE STACKS. Between 20 Questions and the topic of choice, they discuss a variety of topics including Jane Eyre, Edgar Allen Poe, (not) swimming, libraries, pen names, self-publishing, and more!
Apr 20, 202101:21:35
Michelle R. Young: Steampunk, Sherlock Holmes, & Harriet Tubman

Michelle R. Young: Steampunk, Sherlock Holmes, & Harriet Tubman

Alaura talks with Michelle R. Young, artist and author of GEAR HEART, about a variety of topics including travel, self-publishing, Treasure Planet, historical influences, and more!
Apr 06, 202101:01:07
Jillian Maria: Gillian Flynn, Eurydice, & When Characters Make the Decisions

Jillian Maria: Gillian Flynn, Eurydice, & When Characters Make the Decisions

Alaura interviews Jillian Maria, author of THE SONGBIRD'S REFRAIN and upcoming novel THERE'S MAGIC BETWEEN US. Throughout the conversation, they discuss fandom, Stephen King, Save the Cat, various aspects of the self-pub process, and more!
Mar 02, 202101:06:10
Tenaya MKD: Stranger Than Fiction, Authortube, & Self-Proprietorships

Tenaya MKD: Stranger Than Fiction, Authortube, & Self-Proprietorships

Alaura chats with Tenaya MKD, author of debut SFF novel NEW IDENTITY, about a variety of topics including The Writer Community on Instagram, musical family, authortube, her book, veganism, and much more!
Feb 02, 202101:18:37
AK Faulkner Part 3: Topic of Choice - The Inherent Politics of Writing

AK Faulkner Part 3: Topic of Choice - The Inherent Politics of Writing

In the third and final installment of Alaura's interview with AK Faulkner (@poopraven), author of the INHERITANCE series, they finally get to the "topic of choice" portion of the interview! Medical dramas, apple festivals, WWI, and more, as well as a reading from Faulkner's book JACK OF THORNS.
Jan 05, 202101:08:30
AK Faulkner Part 2: 20 Questions - Hot Fuzz, Lipodema, & Singapore

AK Faulkner Part 2: 20 Questions - Hot Fuzz, Lipodema, & Singapore

This is the second installment of Alaura's interview with AK Faulkner (@poopraven), author of the INHERITANCE series. This is Part 2 of the 20 Questions portion of the interview, where they discuss books, comedic movies, travel, and (obviously) much, much more.
Dec 29, 202051:31
AK Faulkner Part 1: 20 Questions - SG1, Pratchett, & Time Travel

AK Faulkner Part 1: 20 Questions - SG1, Pratchett, & Time Travel

In the first ever multi-episode interview, Alaura interviews AK Faulkner (@poopraven), author of the INHERITANCE series. This is Part 1 of the 20 Questions portion of the interview, where they discuss genre, writing groups, and (obviously) much, much more.
Dec 22, 202055:08
Emma Justine: Brainstorming, Fanfic, & The Count of Monte Cristo

Emma Justine: Brainstorming, Fanfic, & The Count of Monte Cristo

Alaura talks to Emma (@emmamousewrites) about various writing craft topics, Disney, animals, the Instagram writing community, fanfiction, and more!
Oct 06, 202001:25:06
Marc Cavella: Punctuation, Wrestling, & Serial Killers

Marc Cavella: Punctuation, Wrestling, & Serial Killers

Alaura interviews Marc Cavella (@marc_cavella), author of TABERNACLE and his newest release THE BALLAD OF RICKY RISOTTO. Throughout their conversation, they discuss interesting people throughout history, writing experiences, characters in media, music, wrestling, and more.
Sep 15, 202001:17:53
Holland Weathers: LGBTQ+ Representation & Healing Through Writing

Holland Weathers: LGBTQ+ Representation & Healing Through Writing

In the debut episode of Write Reckless, Alaura talks to Holland Weathers (@weathersholland), author of LE LOUP-GAROU, about LGBTQ+ representation in media, mental health, high fantasy, television shows, the importance of supporting indie writers, and more.
Sep 01, 202053:10