E755 - Kennedy Weible - Dirty Myrtle - Locals and Outsiders, HVAC and Crime - Tourist Stories that come and go like the wavesde

EPISODE 755 - Kennedy Weible - Dirty Myrtle - Locals and Outsiders, HVAC and Crime - Tourist Stories that come and go like the wavesThis episode captures a wide-ranging and engaging conversation with Kennedy, blending humor, storytelling, and a candid look at the creative process behind both podcasting and writing. What begins as a lighthearted exchange about geography and imagination quickly reveals a deeper throughline about creative collaboration, persistence, and finding your voice.Kennedy shares how a simple, shared love of books with his sister evolved into their podcast. What started as an idea rooted in personal interest rather than strategy became a sustainable and meaningful project. Their concept focuses on “pop classics,” books that resonate with readers culturally even if they fall outside the traditional literary canon. The approach reflects an important lesson for creators: leaning into genuine curiosity often produces more authentic and lasting work than chasing trends.The conversation also highlights the realities of podcasting. Rather than following conventional advice around batching and strict schedules, they built a rhythm that works for their lives, reading at their own pace and releasing episodes organically. This flexibility underscores the importance of aligning creative output with real-world constraints rather than forcing a system that leads to burnout.A significant portion of the episode explores Kennedy’s journey as a writer. He offers an honest look at the publishing world, describing it as less linear and more opaque than many assume. His experience with small presses stands out as a turning point, offering a more human, responsive, and collaborative path compared to the often discouraging process of querying agents. The insight here is practical and grounded: there are more entry points into creative industries than the most visible ones.Kennedy also reflects on the origins of his novel, rooted in his upbringing in Myrtle Beach. He paints a vivid picture of life in a tourist town, where transient populations and local communities intersect, creating a unique environment full of compelling characters. This setting becomes the foundation for his storytelling, demonstrating how familiar environments can hold untapped creative potential once viewed with fresh perspective.Book: Dirty Myrtle - A few days before Thanksgiving, Sailor Cassidy is running an amateur stakeout she has no business conducting. She’s nursing a bad breakup, following a plan that’s half-baked in more ways than one, and reckless enough not to care. What could go wrong? Across town, Officer Tuscaloosa “Tusk” Knight is working an off-the-books job for his captain, tailing a drifter who, it turns out, once sat two rows over from him in high school English. It’s not exactly the glamorous step toward promotion he pictured, but it beats paperwork. When Sailor’s disaster and Tusk’s assignment collide, the two stumble into a life-or-death mess involving kidnapping, half-wit criminals, and a tangle of small-town secrets longer than the Carolina coast. With the clock ticking, Sailor and Tusk are left trying to separate the truth from the lies, and the lies from the truly stupid decisions.https://www.kennedyweible.com/Support the show___https://livingthenextchapter.com/podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/Coffee Refills are always appreciated, refill Dave's cup here, and thanks!https://buymeacoffee.com/truemediaca