Demise of the Podcast

We read, we laugh, we sigh, we cry, we die.

A new blind reading. A lot of screw ups.

This was fun.

Big things. Yuge.

I really wanted to like this.

This episode barely has anything to do with Abby Jimenez. It's mostly about mental health and poetry.

Reading an indie author while trying to maintain sanity.

Patrick does two blind readings and discusses the struggles of publishing and literary critique.

Patrick rates and critiques the opening pages of numerous novels, and even harshly reviews his own work.

If you like Grady Hendrix, maybe skip this episode.

Yikes.

Patrick discusses what qualifies as bad writing, but also reads his own writing as an example.

You will tell me when those lambs stop screaming...?

We begin our 2025 monthly series where Patrick reads a popular book and tries not to gag.

We read, we laugh, we die.

Looking back and forward.

We read a short story, talk about underappreciated authors, and kvetch a little more.

Patrick tackles a contemporary Victorian era novel unlike any other. Included is a link to Jaydra Dawn's novel below. https://www.amazon.com/Sanctuary-Jaydra-Dawn-ebook/dp/B01J8K1TRA

Christmas feels.

Talking about guns, Trump, writing, and typical nonsense.