Tell The Damn Story, ep 344: The Cool Stuff That Got Our Creative Juices Flowing in 2024

What Inspired Might Inspire You. In this episode, cohosts Chris Ryan and Alex Simmons discuss what, how, and why certain stories inspired them this year. They dive into the creative moments and inspirations that shaped our year. Listen as they discuss the invaluable role of feedback in writing, the importance of respecting source material, and memorable stories that have captured our imaginations. Chris shares his admiration for Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" and Teal James Glenn's new take on that classic character in, "Not Born of Woman." You’ll also hear about Chris's venture into crime horror poetry, which was inspired by Sarah Tam's reading on the Chicago World's Fair serial killer. His upcoming collection, "It's Been a Privilege," is set for release in early 2025. Alex reminisces about revisiting classic films like Lady and the Tramp and reflecting on their cultural impact. He also recounts watching the Netflix series The Penguin and attending the inspiring Broadway show Message in a Bottle, which was set to Sting’s music. They also talk about the lasting impressions of works by Rod Serling and comedian Josh Johnson, emphasizing the thoughtful social commentary they provide. Join us as we explore the nuances of crafting authentic characters, respecting diversity, and examining themes as they evolve through multiple drafts. So please sit back and enjoy this journey through the inspiring moments that fueled our creative fires this past year. Have any questions, comments, or suggestions? Then please leave them in the Comments Section. Write: [email protected] And follow us on ... ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.TellTheDamnStory.com www.Facebook.com/Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube.com/ Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you're enjoying these episodes, take a moment to help wet our whistle and click on the link to ... ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Me A Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠⁠