Episode 298: The Proxy Character

listen to the podcast On February 8, 2025, Kasie and Rex had a special guest, Hollie Whitener, in the studio to discuss here suggested topic of the character that proxies for the audience. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day The Proxy Character Agenda Segment 1/2 One term from Star Trek is “cabbage…

Episode 297: Writing a Successful Sequel

listen to the podcast On February 1, 2025, Kasie and Rex took on the preparation to writing a sequel. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Writing Sequels Agenda Segment 1 Rex has written a series before and working on a new one now. I’m working on book 2 in the vampire series….

Episode 295: Character Wants and Needs

listen to the podcast On January 11, 2025, Kasie and Rex took on the “I Want” part of the story. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day What Your Character Wants Agenda Segment 1 This week on the morning show, I (Kasie) did a top 5 on the Disney “I Want” songs I…

Episode 292: Story Balance and the Dark Side of Christmas

Listen to the podcast On December 21, Kasie and Rex took on the dark side of the Christmas story and talked in general about how stories need balance. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Story Balance / The Dark Side of Christmas Agenda Segment 1 All stories need balance. Without it, you…

Episode 291: Internet Grab Bag Holidays Edition

Listen to the podcast On December 14, 2024, Kasie and Rex took on inquiries from the internet. Here are the show notes: The first thing I saw when I went to X this morning to find our inquiries was, “What was a fact you were taught in school that has been disproven in your lifetime?”…