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[ISBW] Accountability and Adventures in Writing with Cat Rambo

S20 Ep29: In Which Mur and Cat Rambo Discuss Writing, Accountability, and Intelligent Spaceships “I think that right now there are so many very interesting and original voices that can never be replicated.” – Cat Rambo (This post went live for supporters on October 15, 2024. If you want early, ad-free, and sometimes expanded episodes, support at Patreon or Substack!) Join me in welcoming author,…

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[ISBW] Unveiling Haunt Sweet Home with Sarah Pinsker!

S20 Ep28: In Which Mur and Sarah Pinsker Discuss Reality Shows, Workshops, and Writing Patience “I love the bingo card measure of success rather than the ladder of success.” – Sarah Pinsker   (This post went live for supporters on October 11 2024. If you want early, ad-free, and sometimes expanded episodes, support at Patreon or Substack!) In this episode, Mur welcomes the award-winning author…

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[ISBW] Writing Family Stories and Magical Realism with Anamely Salgado Reyes

S20 Ep27: In Which Mur and Anamely Salgado Reyes Discuss Magical Realism and Writing Journeys “I write about what I know, and what I know is family.” – Anamely Salgado Reyes (This post went live for supporters on October 8, 2024. If you want early, ad-free, and sometimes expanded episodes, support at Patreon or Substack!) In this episode, I chat with Anamely Salgado Reyes about her debut novel,…

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[DD] Elephants in the Room: NaNoWriMo, Burnout, and More

“Sometimes you just need to chase the inspiration, even if it means working on a project nobody asked for.” – Ursula Transcript (This post went live for supporters on October 4, 2024. If you want early, ad-free, and sometimes expanded episodes, support at Patreon or Substack!) In this episode, Mur Lafferty and Ursula Vernon tackle the complexities of burnout, the writing hustle, and the latest…

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[ISBW] Navigating WorldCon and Writing Challenges with SB Divya

S20 Ep26: In Which Mur and S.B. Divya Discuss Worldcon, Accessibility, and Future Worlds “It is around the world in 80 days if Greta Thunberg was the protagonist.” – SB Divya NOTE- I will be doing a giveaway for signed copies of Meru and Loka on October 31, 2024! Details on how to win are inside the podcast!   (This post went live for supporters on October 3, 2024. If you want early, ad-free, and…

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[DD] WorldCon 2024 Debrief [AKA HOLY CRAP I HAVEN'T POSTED THIS?]

“Networking is just meeting people and having them remember you exist.” – Ursula Vernon Transcript (This post went live for supporters on October 2, 2024. If you want early, ad-free, and sometimes expanded episodes, support at Patreon or Substack!) In this (LONG OVERDUE) episode of Ditch Diggers, Mur Lafferty and Ursula Vernon return from their adventures in Scotland and dive into the art of…

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[ISBW] Exploring Shared Worlds and Translation Challenges with Wole Talabi and Sung-Il Kim

(This post went live for supporters on October 1, 2024. If you want early, ad-free, and sometimes expanded episodes, support at Patreon or Substack!) S20 Ep25: In Which Mur Interviews Wole Talabi and Sung-Il Kim at Worldcon “Leave with more connections than you came with.” – Wole Talabi In this special episode, Mur Lafferty returns with interviews recorded at Worldcon, featuring Wole Talabi and…

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[ISBW] Tanya DePass, Writing, and Gaming, Live from WorldCon, Glasgow!

[Please note that this podcast is explicit with a few swear words and CW- parental death discussed.] S20 Ep24: In Which Mur and Tanya DePass Discuss Fanfic, Diversity Consulting, and Creative Journeys Recorded ON ISBW’s birthday, in Glasgow, y’all. Nineteen years. I’d drop the mic, but it seems I’m committed now. I think people who turn up their nose at Fanfic are really A: missing out and B:…

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[ISBW] Exploring the Post-Apocalyptic World with Waubgeshig Rice

S20 Ep23: In Which Mur and Waubgeshig Rice explore post-apocalyptic worlds. It’s like, ultimately, words are expendable. You just pick different ones. – Waubgeshig Rice Transcript (This post went live for supporters on August 21, 2024. If you want early, ad-free, and sometimes expanded episodes, support at Patreon or Substack!) Chapters: (00:00) Intro (01:45) Waubgeshig Rice dropped out of…

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[ISBW] Debut Novels and the Writing Journey with MJ Wassmer

S20 Ep21: In Which Mur Chats with MJ Wassmer and Discusses Debut Novels and the Writing Journey “You can’t think yourself into better actions, but you can act yourself into better thoughts.”– MJ Wassmer Transcript (This post went live for supporters on July 30, 2024. If you want early, ad-free, and sometimes expanded episodes, support at Patreon or Substack!) Join Mur as she welcomes MJ Wassmer,…

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[DD] Recorded back when Mur still had a Gallbladder

  “If you, you know, give ten writers an idea, you get eleven different books.” – Ursula Transcript (This post went live for supporters on July 30, 2024. If you want early, ad-free, and sometimes expanded episodes, support at Patreon or Substack!) In this episode of Ditch Diggers, Mur Lafferty and Ursula Vernon dive into the gritty realities of the writing world. From the anxiety of upcoming…

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[ISBW] Embracing ADHD and Crafting Timelines with Mary Pascual

S20 Ep21: In Which Mur and Mary Pascual Talk Writing and Mental Health “I refuse to feel like or believe that [ADHD] is a detriment. Honestly, there are so many things about ADHD that I personally love.”– Mary Pascual Transcript (This post went live for supporters on July 8, 2024. If you want early, ad-free, and sometimes expanded episodes, support at Patreon or Substack!) In this episode, Mur…

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[ISBW] Spreadsheets, Ghosts, and the Art of Outlining with James L. Sutter

S20 Ep20: In Which Mur and James L. Sutter Discuss Editing, Outlining, and Ghostly Romances “I think that is the beating heart of any novel, is characters changing.”– James L. Sutter Transcript (This post went live for supporters on July 4, 2024. If you want early, ad-free, and sometimes expanded episodes, support at Patreon or Substack!) Join Mur and guest James L. Sutter as they delve into the…

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[ISBW] Deck of Worlds: Unleashing Creativity in Fiction

S20 Ep19: In Which Mur Explores the Deck of Worlds and Story Engine “You know, if you use the word ‘modified,’ you can get away with anything.”– Mur Transcript (This post went live for supporters on July 1, 2024. If you want early, ad-free, and sometimes expanded episodes, support at Patreon or Substack!) Hey, are you lost? Check out the video! Join Mur Lafferty as she dives into a live-streamed…

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[ISBW] Tarot Tales and Historical Hurdles with Susan Wands

S20 Ep18: In Which Mur Explores Tarot and Historical Fiction with Susan Wands “Action is always better than no action. You can always fix what you’ve done. You can’t fix not getting started.”– Susan Wands Transcript (This post went live for supporters on June 27, 2024. If you want early, ad-free, and sometimes expanded episodes, support at Patreon or Substack!) In this episode, Mur chats with…

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[DD] Book Tours, TikTok, and Twitter Tantrums

Ep 02: Book Tours, TikTok, and Twitter Tantrums   “Being on BookTok will not give you a career if you don’t have one. Do what makes you happy.” – Ursula Transcript (This post went live for supporters on July 3, 2024. If you want early, ad-free, and sometimes expanded episodes, support at Patreon or Substack!) In this episode, Mur Lafferty and Ursula Vernon dive into the realities of book tours,…

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[ISBW] Navigating Novel Noodling and New Ideas

S20 Ep17: In Which Mur Reflects on Creativity and Ambition “It’s really easy. It’s so relaxing to not be creative.”– Mur Transcript (This post went live for supporters on June 24, 2024. If you want early, ad-free, and sometimes expanded episodes, support at Patreon or Substack!) This week, Mur shares her journey through book edits, the struggles of low energy, and the comforting realization that…