Trash Panda Publishing Podcast

Update on Lulu's New Book Poets & Writers Magazine Writers Digest Magazine Puppets update Improv - Crimson and Ava Show

Preview reading of Chapters 1-3 of "Mad as a Hornet." Crimson Jack Acorn III is kicked off the "Crimson and Ava Show" Crimson takes over studio in the final 30 second of the show (listen to the bitter end)

PAX EAST report Amazon Reviews NEW Character on the Crimson and Ava Show-- Karaan Hoops

Lulu Smyles takes over Mercy joins Lulu Smyles in the coup Crimson is in jail somewhere Lulu and Mercy discuss stuff AND present the Crimson and Ava show COVER ART-- AI-generated

PAX EAST News - Booth TT16 Second Edition and New Cover coming for Escala's Wish Audiobook for Escala's wish is out now  Where to get TONS of free Audiobooks - Freeaudiobookcodes.com Chapters 1-3 of Justin Hulford's "The Book Was Passed A Girl"

DJ's discusses what makes for good fiction Hybrid Publishing - what is it? DJ reads Gina LoBiondo's Cinderella Crimson and Ava Show: Crimson's Attempts to Cook #booktok #hybridpublishing #CrimsonJackAcorn #Crimsonandavashow #Davejames.com #Escalaswish #indieauthor

David James (DJ) is joined by co-host Lulu Smyles and special guest Merciless Mercy of The Scriptorium Publishing Facebook Groups Vanity Publishers Crimson and Ava Show: Crimson heads to Mr. McGregor's garden (with sound effects) and NEW characters- Mr. McGregor and his son.

Closed Facebook Groups vs. Open = I need community Mailchimp - Newsletters for free! REVIEW:  "Paper World" by Maureen Cummins DJ reads Chapter 1 of Heather Russell-Kay's "Whispers Through the Forest." Crimson and Ava Show: Crimson Jack Acorn III studies

DJ and Lulu co-host Episode 19 News on their current projects MailChimp StoryOrigin Emails with the Shopify Hustlers Emily Dickinson's Poem "Hope" The Crimson and Ava show

DJ's reads Chapter 8 of Rachel Callaghan's very funny, dark comedy "Grab the Groom" DJ discussed the "Nigerian Prince returns as "The Author Book Club  Spotlight Scam" "Crimson and Ava" show

DJ reads four drabbles from Jim Nemeth's "Stay at Castle Dracula and Other Short Stories." Special guest Mercy from The Scriptorium Publishing, discussing publishing and marketing The "Ava and Crimson Show" - with Mercy playing Ms. Cassidy Vance (a new character)-- also the show changed its name

Special Guest Joni Kerr - talks about teaching, travel and her books

News Revvue.co Getbooksreviewed.com Netgalley.com 2nd Plance Internationall Firebird Award for Escala's Wish DJ and Lulu Smyles read Chapter 31 of Escala's Wish

PAX EAST NEWS INVITATION FOR GUESTS - email [email protected]  DJ reads Section 1 of MaryEllen Whitton's book "Lean Into Your Light," available in Hardback, paperback, and Kindle Learn more about MaryEllen Whitton in DJ's December blog post. Crimson and Ava show "Dreams"

Crimson deals with hustlers Crimson and Ava Show "Crimson Confronts Dimitri." DJ reads chapter 3 of Mindy M. Mather's book "Roche Pride" Mindy's YouTube Channel Mindy M. Productions

Lulu Smyles joins as co-host Lulu Smyles walks DJ through her book "Choose Your Own Self-Discovery: Ink In The Chaos." The Crimson and Ava Show - Episode 1 "I'm Up here."

DJ's Book recommendation "Women of Crisis" by Robert Coles and Jane Hallowell Coles Analyzing DJ's favorite poem, "Dear Friends" by Edwin Arlington Robinson DJ reads Chapter 2 from Brittany Dodson's "Fire and Water"

Escala's Wish receives Kirkus "GET IT" Award Discussion of Kirkus and other Literary Review Outlets (do you need them?) DJ reads Chapter 9 from Michelle Elliott's "Of Heaven and Hellfire"

Escala's Wish Kirkus Review Crimson Jack Acorn III and Ava Honeysuckle Update DJ reads Chapter 1 from Maureen Cummins "Paper World"

DJ discusses AI DJ reads a chapter from Madeleine Arnold's "This Box of Darkness"

Ava and Crimson - writing a short story Crimson and the cat DJ reviews "Digital Age Authors" DJ reads Chapter 1 from John Howard's "A Scandal of Secrets" Provoco Publishing

In Episode 6 Ava Honeysuckle as been cast!  Author Lulu Smyles will playing the part of Ava! Get Lulu Smyles’ “Choose Your own Self Discovery: Ink in the Chaos” on Amazon Crimson Jack Acorn III and Ava Honeysuckle have a Facebook page now! Crimson responds to Eekpoo333, LoyadaR and Mayus  

In Episode 5: Update on Auditions for Ava Honeysuckle LoydaR emails with Crimson and a NEW Hustler enters the fray DJ reads Chapters 1 and 2 from "Escala's Wish" a unique romantasy Escala's Wish Available on Amazon Hardback, paperback, Kindle and KindleUnlimited

In Episode 4, we cover: 1. The Casting Call for Ava Honeysuckle, including a detailed character profile 2. DJ reading as Ava! - DON'T MISS THIS 3. More emails with Hustlers -- we got one that was going to sell us relationship services! 4. DJ reads Chapter 2 from Erika M. Szabo's Unbroken Curse trashpandapublishing.com Escala's Wish out now

In today's podcast: David James will take on the persona of "Crimson Jack Acorn, III" and reveal a little bit about who he is as a character. Introduce Eva Pasco and her catalog of seven books available on Amazon. I read Chapter 6; segue to Chapter 7, from Eva Pasco's book, Aileen's Guesthouse. Support Eva - check out her books!     I

In this episode, I tackle the endless flood of unsolicited emails from hustlers, scammers, and “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunities the only sensible way possible: like a raccoon with a keyboard and a sense of humor. Through short stories, exaggerated characters, and a lot of laughter, I break down the ridiculous tactics these emails use, why they keep showing up in our inboxes, and how absurd the whole ecosystem really is when you step back and look at it. Rather than ranting, I turn the annoyance into entertainment—mocking the hustle culture, the fake urgency, and the scams that assume we were born yesterday. If you’ve ever stared at your inbox, sighed, and wondered how on earth these messages still exist, this episode is a reminder that sometimes the best response isn’t anger—it’s comedy, curiosity, and a well-timed raccoon eye-roll.

In the debut episode of the Trash Panda Publishing Podcast, host David James (DJ) pulls back the curtain on Trash Panda Publishing and the story behind its creation. What started as a love of storytelling and fantasy worlds grew into a full indie publishing imprint fueled by creativity, persistence, and a healthy dose of raccoon-level curiosity.   DJ talks candidly about the realities of indie publishing—writing the book, launching it, navigating marketing, ads, algorithms, and the emotional highs and lows that come with putting your work into the world. The episode blends practical insight with personal reflection, setting the tone for a show that’s as much about the people behind the books as the books themselves. Expect honest conversations, behind-the-scenes publishing talk, author interviews, creative chaos, and—occasionally—raccoons.