Brooklyn lawyer turned actor and author Steve Schlam discusses is new novel “The Harvesting of Haystacks Kane” that was released by 8th House Publishing. Steve studied under Joseph Heller, the renowned author of “Catch-22” at City University of New York where he earned his Master’s in Creative Writing and English.
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Session #187 – “Barry” Writer and Co-Executive Producer Duffy Boudreau
On this session, “Barry” co-executive producer and writer Duffy Boudreau talks about writing the award winning Max series as well as his earlier work in comics and journey from Oklahoma to Washington to Los Angeles.
Listen NowSession #184 – Interview with “Sexpecations” writer/actor/producer Jenna St. John
In this session, we chat with Jenna St. John, the writer/actor/producer whose indie comedy series “Sexpectations” reach #3 on the top comedies list on iTunes/AppleTV ahead of “Parks and Recreation.”
Listen NowSession #183 – “Full Circle” creator/screenwriter Ed Solomon
Special guest, producer and screenwriter Ed Solomon talks about his writer’s journey and new show “Full Circle” on Max. Ed is know for writing blockbusters like “Men in Black,” “Charlie’s Angels,” and “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure.” His latest show, the crime drama “Full Circle,” features Claire Danes, Dennis Quaid and Timothy Olyphant.
Listen NowSession #180 – Interview with “Always Lola” Screenwriter/Director Jeffrey Crane Graham
Writer/Director Jeffrey Crane Graham discusses his new award-winning, John Hughesian coming of age dramedy Always Lola which is premiering for rent/purchase on most streaming platforms including Amazon Prime, YouTube and AppleTV. Jeffrey also teaches screenwriting and produces and cohosts the podcast “The Screen Writing Life.”
Listen NowSession #178 – Pariah’s Lament author Richie Billing
Richie Billing is a UK-based author, podcaster and writing instructor whose debut novel, “Pariah’s Lament” was published in March 2021 by Of Metal and Magic Publishing. We discuss his writing, teaching and more.
Listen NowSession #177 – Interview with Author and Screenwriter Jane L. Rosen
Jane L. Rosen is an author, screenwriter, and former Huffington Post contributor. Jane often takes inspiration from real-life stories and interviews to craft her novels. Her first novel “Nine Women, One Dress” was translated into ten languages. Her second novel “Eliza Starts a Rumor” has been optioned by NBC. “A Shoe Story” and “On Fire Island” are out now.
Listen NowSession #176 – Interview with Dusk Wave Arts CEO Paul Graham
Dusk Wave Arts CEO, Vision Holder and Lead Writer Paul Graham brings attention to neurodiverse issues through digital audio comics and games. We discuss the development of his company and his stories.
Listen NowSession #174 – Interview with Abbott Elementary & Harley Quinn Showrunners Schumacker and Halpern
NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to the WGA going on strike. From their unusual start from a Twitter feed that became “S**t my dad says,” show runners Patrick Schumacker and Justin Halpern are celebrating the success of their shows “Abbott Elementary” and “Harley Quinn.” We discuss their unique start, juggling show running duties on two shows and what the future holds.
Listen NowSession #171 – “Blindspotting” Showrunner Rafael Casal
“Blindspotting” creator/writer/producer/director/actor Rafael Casal (Miles) talks about how touring with his music and poetry transformed into telling stories about his community in Oakland, CA in the award-winning Starz series.
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