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Author's Dozen
by authorsdozen
Paul Isaac Yoder explores barriers to storytelling and sanity by writing one novel every month for twelve months. More at authorsdozen.com.
Episodes
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Author's Dozen: Revised, Pt. 8: Refined Yourself
The last episode of our main show. Thanks for the good times, everybody. If the show was nice for you in any way, just swing by www.authorsdozen.com and drop a note someplace. Smooches, Paul
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Author's Dozen: Revised Pt. 7: Revolutions: Revengance: The Return
Get back, get back, get back to where you once belonged. John Lennon believed that “Get Back” was aimed at his lover, Yoko Ono, who had begun accompanying him to many of the Beatles' recording sessions. Paul adamantly denies that this song was about Ono, but he’s admitted that her presence during...
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Author's Dozen: Revised, Pt. 6: Gutter? I hardly know 'er! 👴🏻
Place boundaries around your work so that you can identify cost and loss. Or don't, I'm not your mom. Or am I? Free books, podcasts, and more at www.authorsdozen.com Author's Dozen Theme Music by Andy Luiten, All Rights Reserved. Additional Music: Silent Film Score Compilation - The Old Times…
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Author's Dozen: Revised, Pt. 5: I Remember Win
Goals and limits are the same dang thing, and I don't care if sharks are a vital part of the ecosystem I still don't like 'em. Free books, podcasts, and more at www.authorsdozen.com!
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Author's Dozen: Revised, Pt. 4: Die! Or Adapt
‘Adapt or die’ is a simplistic proverb. First of all, it should read ‘adapt or die prematurely,’ because, you know, of how death be. Death DO be like that. Come with me, children, as we learn how to turn the sad 'before' into the happily-ever-'after.' Your revised book is like your revised self:...
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Author's Dozen: Revised, Pt. 3: Push It to the Limit
Without a push, you won't do anything original, and you can't push yourself. So don't be a pushover; be a pusher by pushing the envelope of how much you push and are pushed. I'm really pushing how many times I push the word push and now the word 'push' is starting to lose all meaning to me push...
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Author's Dozen: Revised, Pt. 2: Desire Desire
Does your desire for change outweigh your desire for comfort? Well, good for you. Free books, podcasts, and more at www.authorsdozen.com
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Introducing: Author's Dozen: Revised: Revolutions: Revengance
This the start of a brand new show! Hop on board the train because we're leaving the station and going to the north pole to meet Santa and if you let hot chocolate cool down at all we'll feed you to the skiing hobo on the roof. Recall the hurdles faced in the creative race: study, question…
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CRITIC'S COLLAB: SS TERMINUS – An In-Depth Discussion of my novel SS Terminus with Amy Lynn Green, author of Things We Didn't Say
Amy Lynn Green, author of Things We Didn't Say, joins me for a ship-shape discussion of my historical-sci-fi masterpiece SS Terminus. It's worth tuning in just to find out what "historical-sci-fi" means. A mysterious flying metal ship has upended the balance of power in the age of sail; a city…
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2020 Wrap-Up
Last year, I made a resolution. Now I'm done. Now you can listen to me give a chat about EVERYTHING Author's Dozen was and is and will be. For the foreseeable future, this is our last Author's Dozen episode. I'll come back, so don't delete this show from your podcatcher. If you like this show not...
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Fan-freaking-Fiction
Imitation is the greatest form of flattery, but flattery is just so, so embarrassing. Come hear the tale of my Narnia novel, and why you should or shouldn't try to be someone else. Read free books and listen to cool podcasts at www.authorsdozen.com, or don't, I don't make the rules, I'm not your...
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It's All Good
To be or not to be – what a dumb question. It's obviously way nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune. Learn why making things is all good, almost always. Read free books and listen to cool podcasts at www.authorsdozen.com
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CRITIC'S COLLAB: NIGHT OF THE MAYFLY – An In-Depth Discussion of my novel Night of the Mayfly with writer, director, producer, cousin, etc. Austin Yoder
I wrote a novel called Night of the Mayfly! It's a noir tale of a P.I. who can turn into a cat, as they tend to do. Screenwriter, media mogul, and cousin Austin Yoder reads and critiques this novel's take on societal guilt, police brutality, and cat puns. We might even paws fur a clever joke meow...
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CRITIC'S COLLAB: GHOST TOWN – An In-Depth Discussion of my novel Ghost Town with Laura Hood from the Church Boy Chat podcast
How do you write a character who isn't human? When does artistic license veer into incoherent vaguery? WHAT WAITS BEYOND THE VEIL OF DEATH? Find out in my interview with Laura Hood of the Church Boy Chat podcast! She read my novel Ghost Town, and she's got thoughts. Read Ghost Town and more for...
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CRITIC'S COLLAB: IRONCLAD NOCTURNE – An In-Depth Discussion of my novel Ironclad Nocturne with Author and Podcaster Dylan Terry
Nobody reads the description of these episodes! If you do, contact me at www.authorsdozen.com and I'll send you one free remote hug. Also, check out our In-Depth Discussion of the novel Ironclad Nocturne with Author and Podcaster Dylan Terry. We talk about our bygone days of youth in Bluffton…
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I Write A Book Every Month And Here's How To NaNoWriMo
This episode is literally just the audio from my YouTube video "I Write A Book Every Month And Here's How To NaNoWriMo." It's a better watch than it is a listen, so here it is on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zzE15Mo-82I If you're not into YouTube, feel free to just listen in! It's just a summary of...
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CRITIC'S COLLAB: SIREN DEEP – An In-Depth Discussion of the novel Siren Deep with Ed Glazer of rmyt.org and radioenactment.com
What it says in the title! I sit down with Ed Glazer @edglazer to discuss my novel Siren Deep. Figuring out how to fix this book is a shell of a time hahahaha Find Ed's excellent podcasts at rmyt.org and radioenactment.com or I will look for you, I will find you, and I will be upset at you.
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You Can Handle The Truth!
How do you tell the truth when you tell a lie? And why should you care? No seriously, I'm asking. Truth is, there's free books and more at authorsdozen.com
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CRITIC'S COLLAB: MISERABLE COMPANY – An In-Depth Discussion of the Novel Miserable Company with Chandler J Birch, Author of The Facefaker's Game
I sit down with Chandler J. Birch @chandlerjbirch, author of The Facefaker's Game (virtually, of course, this is 2020) to discuss my novel Miserable Company. We discuss rabbit trails, comedy, and whatever it was I was trying to pass off as comedy. Check out The Facefaker's Game on Amazon...
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CRITIC'S COLLAB: RUN: PROMETHEUS – An In-Depth Discussion of the Novel Run: Prometheus with Christian Ubillus from the Cinema Drip Podcast
Film Critic, Writer, and Podcaster Christian Ubillus walks us through the second of the Author's Dozen novels: Run: Prometheus. Christian is the co-host of the excellent Cinema Drip Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cinema-drip/id1506127766 You can read Run: Prometheus for free or…
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CRITIC'S COLLAB: HOLLOW – An In-Depth Discussion of the Novel Hollow with Scott Lentz from the Cinema Drip Podcast
Film Critic and Podcaster Scott Lentz walks through the first of the Author's Dozen novels: Hollow. Scott is the co-host of the excellent Cinema Drip Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cinema-drip/id1506127766 You can read Hollow for free or have it read to you on audiobook at...
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Let's Get Critical, Critical
No man is an island, and no island is a man. Learn how to give your work away, and learn how to take criticism in this already perfect podcast that does not need your input. Authorsdozen.com is where you can find all the shows and free books and stuff.
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INTERVIEW - Amy Lynn Green, author of Things We Didn’t Say
Amy Lynn Green stops by for an interview about her excellent forthcoming historical novel Things We Didn’t Say. She has worked in publishing for six years at Bethany House, so book lovers and writers alike will want to tune in for the Things We DID Say (I’m so sorry). You can learn more and order...
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Grand Opening
Where do I begin... is the topic of this episode! Learn how to use your novel's first words to hook the reader and never let them go. Free podcasts, books, and more at www.authorsdozen.com. Go to there!
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In Search Of: Research
Yo ho ho and a bottle of... PODCAST?!??? Spend your life and life savings studying things that may have no practical value, especially concerning pirates. Check out more free podcasts and books at www.authorsdozen.com ye scabrous sea-dogs!
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Prospective Perspectives
Don't be a hater. It'll make you a bad writer. Free books, podcasts, and more at www.authorsdozen.com! I was excellent on another excellent podcast! If you like the movie Princess Mononoke (or movies in general) check out our talk on the Cinema Drip podcast: https://apple.co/2YKfHQX
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Pain and Gain and More Pain
I made a boo-boo! Give yourself room to make accidents by not having too much or too little. I gotta get this good milk down the drain ASAP at www.authorsdozen.com, where there be free books, podcasts, and more, har dee harrr Italian pirate!
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Prose Pros
Learn the cons and pros of prose! TRIANGLES! /\ TONS more free books and shows at www.authorsdozen.com
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People, Places, Podcasts
Choosing the who, what, where, and why of your story is pretty simple brah, you just be smart like me broh but if you're ain't me you can just listen to this smart podcast and get wicked smaht! Broh, yougoooota read seven (or more?!?!?) free books at www.authorsdozen.com bro!
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HITCH
Marry your work. Polygamously. LINKS: Paul's books mentioned in the podcast https://www.authorsdozen.com/free-books The Power by Naomi Alderman https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29751398-the-power HIIIIIITCH Please rate, review, and redistribute the podcast! Episode transcripts and more at...
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Audiobook – Siren Deep (Part 4 of 4)
I just finished the final part of this free, Sci-Fi audiobook! If you enjoyed this project and want to hear more, please support me by following Author's Dozen on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Siren Deep: "The Orphan Fleet’s sixteen-year journey is almost at an end. Tomorrow, their...
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Audiobook – Siren Deep (Part 3 of 4)
You're welcome. Siren Deep: "The Orphan Fleet’s sixteen-year journey is almost at an end. Tomorrow, their technologically and magically enhanced civilization will invade and occupy a new planet for their all-powerful ruler. Tomorrow, the orphan Asha will prove to her people that she is worthy of...
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Audiobook – Siren Deep (Part 2 of 4)
The 2thnd part of a free, four-part sci-fi audiobook! If you enjoy, then reward me by being happy and not sucking so much! Siren Deep: "The Orphan Fleet’s sixteen-year journey is almost at an end. Tomorrow, their technologically and magically enhanced civilization will invade and occupy a new...
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Audiobook – Siren Deep (Part 1 of 4)
The first part of a free, four-part sci-fi audiobook. If you enjoy, please drop us a rating or share the show with your pals! Siren Deep: "The Orphan Fleet’s sixteen-year journey is almost at an end. Tomorrow, their technologically and magically enhanced civilization will invade and occupy a new...
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Everything Right
When everything's wrong after you've done everything right, check out www.authorsdozen.com and all your troubles will disappear. I'm on crutches and can't use my right leg for six weeks at least and also I'm bald now. Like, Kobe bald. It's cool, I'm cool, sometimes I pet my own head now and put...
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Audiobook: Hollow, Part 4
The third installment of a free, four-part fantasy audiobook! "In a world where slaves look no different than their masters, Turner hopes to outgrow his humble beginnings to become a wolf-rider like his long-lost father. Then, his village vanishes into thin air. With hopes shattered and on the…
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Audiobook: Hollow, Part 3
The third installment of a free, four-part fantasy audiobook! "In a world where slaves look no different than their masters, Turner hopes to outgrow his humble beginnings to become a wolf-rider like his long-lost father. Then, his village vanishes into thin air. With hopes shattered and on the…
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Audiobook: Hollow, Part 2
The second installment of a free, four-part fantasy audiobook! "In a world where slaves look no different than their masters, Turner hopes to outgrow his humble beginnings to become a wolf-rider like his long-lost father. Then, his village vanishes into thin air. With hopes shattered and on the…
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Audiobook: Hollow, Part 1
The first part of a free, four-part fantasy audiobook! "In a world where slaves look no different than their masters, Turner hopes to outgrow his humble beginnings to become a wolf-rider like his long-lost father. Then, his village vanishes into thin air. With hopes shattered and on the run from...
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Character Interview
The best thing a character can do is change. Check out our handy chart to map how characters can break bad or git good. Free books and more at www.authorsdozen.com.
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It's Curtains for Us
Get to the point, and stay there. Free books and more at www.Authorsdozen.com
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Get to Steppin'
Let the past die, kill it if you have to, and move on to the next idea. Free books and more at www.authorsdozen.com
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'Round Here, He's Known As Strider
Run through your "what ifs?" and keep running. Hit your stride with more free shows and books at www.authorsdozen.com.
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Fire Festival
In "First Man," Neil Armstrong joylessly eats chocolate and hates the moon. Free books and more at www.authorsdozen.com
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Tinder
Learn to nurture that supa hot fire. I spit that. More at www.authorsdozen.com/free-books
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Toss a Coin to Your Dummy
All writers are dumb, but you can at least be dumb for the right reasons. Transcripts and more at www.authorsdozen.com.
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Charismatic Sausage
Enjoy a home-baked episode while I'm in quarantine! www.authorsdozen.com
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Happy Accidents
“We don't make mistakes, just happy little accidents.” - Bob Ross There's even more at www.authorsdozen.com my friends.
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Self Improv-ment
Author's Dozen's finest hour, which lasts roughly ten minutes. Improve your impoverished improv until nothing is improvsible. More good puns at www.authorsdozen.com.
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INTERVIEW – W.A. Fulkerson, author of For Whom the Sun Sings
In this interview, we sit down with former roommate and current author of For Whom the Sun Sings, W.A. Fulkerson. Preorder on Amazon.com today! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1621841170/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_qkTvEb3B16ATG The world is blind...then one boy is born with sight. Nestled in a mountain...
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Paul Isaac Yoder explores barriers to storytelling and sanity by writing one novel every month for twelve months. More at authorsdozen.com.
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