DESPERATE MEASURES with Michael Reed

Episode 62 of the Quills and Chills podcast, hosted by Rick Clifton, titled "DESPERATE MEASURES with Michael Reed" was published on June 26, 2025 and runs 28 minutes.

June 26, 2025 ·28m · Quills and Chills

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In this episode of Quills & Chills, I sit down with debut author Michael Reed to discuss his novel 'Desperate Measures.' Michael shares his journey from living in Alaska to settling in West Virginia, his passion for nature and folklore, and how these experiences influenced his writing. We delve into his writing process, the development of his compelling characters Joey and Rhonda, and the integration of Appalachian folklore in the novel. Michael also opens up about the personal connections to his characters and the challenges of writing about complex relationships and survival. Tune in to discover more about Michael's inspirations and the emotional core of 'Desperate Measures.'Find out more about Michael Reed & DESPERATE MEASURES online:rattlinggoodyarns.comFollow Quills & Chills on social:IG: @quillsandchillsBluesky: @quillsandchills.bsky.socialYOUTUBE: @quillsandchillspodcast

Episode Description

In this episode of Quills & Chills, I sit down with debut author Michael Reed to discuss his novel 'Desperate Measures.' Michael shares his journey from living in Alaska to settling in West Virginia, his passion for nature and folklore, and how these experiences influenced his writing. We delve into his writing process, the development of his compelling characters Joey and Rhonda, and the integration of Appalachian folklore in the novel.

Michael also opens up about the personal connections to his characters and the challenges of writing about complex relationships and survival. Tune in to discover more about Michael's inspirations and the emotional core of 'Desperate Measures.'

Find out more about Michael Reed

& DESPERATE MEASURES online:

rattlinggoodyarns.com

Follow Quills & Chills on social:

IG: @quillsandchillsBluesky: @quillsandchills.bsky.social

YOUTUBE: @quillsandchillspodcast

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