On Wednesday, December 11, over a live Zoom event, the eight shortlisted writers from the Sticks & Stones anthology contest hosted by Blank Spaces Magazine and Chicken House Press each shared a portion of their selected stories and then learn who was the grand prize winner of the $300+ cash prize.

First Friday is all about telling a personal story from my own life in an effort to allow you to get to know the person behind Chicken House Press a little better. This is a story about how a penpal taught me to be myself.

Sitting down with Crystal Heidel, owner of Byzantium Sky Press and author of Still Life In Blood. We talk about perception, marketing, author expectations, reading for pleasure, capacity, self-doubt, reciprocal partnerships, being loud, the tension between being an author and a publisher, and so much more!

First Friday is all about telling a personal story from my own life in an effort to allow you to get to know the person behind Chicken House Press a little better. This is a story about a mistake I made (for love) and what it cost me.

The journey of writing the fiction series The Path That Takes Us Home. In this episode: where I’ve been, delivering a $100K presentation, crying over Joni Mitchell, beta readers, and taking up space.

First Friday is all about telling a personal story from my own life in an effort to allow you to get to know the person behind Chicken House Press a little better. This is a story about a performance art event I attended and how it changed me.

The journey of writing the fiction series The Path That Takes Us Home. In this episode: backing up your work, beta readers, author websites, imposter syndrome, and a little lullaby.

The journey of writing the fiction series The Path That Takes Us Home. In this episode: progress, accountability partners, projected goals, setting 5 year intentions, and my ideal freedom-based business.

First Friday is all about telling a personal story from my own life in an effort to allow you to get to know the person behind Chicken House Press a little better. This is a quick little tale about a station wagon, a kid on a bike, and the moment those two came together.

The journey of writing the fiction series The Path That Takes Us Home. In this episode: new writing friends, what I'm learning, what is this podcast even for, and my new strategic approaching to this space PLUS a clip from a call with podcasting and vocal coach, Lauren Best.

Sitting down with J.T. Maxwell, author of Red Brick Road, an irreverent, vulgar, hilarious, and moving romp through Oz. We talk about the upcoming release of his debut novel, the process of writing and querying, how to swear well, preparing for reviews, his book tour, and so much more!

The journey of writing the fiction series The Path That Takes Us Home. In this episode: exploring the site of an abandoned Cold War nuclear bunker.

The journey of writing the fiction series The Path That Takes Us Home. In this episode: authors who inspire me, world building, and comp titles.

First Friday is all about telling a personal story from my own life in an effort to allow you to get to know the person behind Chicken House Press a little better. This is a quick little tale about a fifth grade crush.

The journey of writing the fiction series The Path That Takes Us Home. In this episode: figuring out what genre I'm writing in and the power of community writing events

The journey of writing the fiction series The Path That Takes Us Home. In this episode: what I learned on my writing retreat.

Sitting down with Rebecca Benison, author of Harvest Cruise, a gripping contemporary adult thriller. We talk about the release of her debut novel, the process of writing and querying, work/life/writing balance and boundaries, Parkinson's Law, promotion, and platform.

The journey of writing the fiction series The Path That Takes Us Home. In this episode: applying for a writing grant

First Friday is all about telling a personal story from my own life in an effort to allow you to get to know the person behind Chicken House Press a little better. This is a quick little tale about a time I was “removed” from the grounds of a famous prison.

The journey of writing the fiction series The Path That Takes Us Home. In this episode: how to be an inventor of impossible things