Send us a text Learn more about Marita Voyvod-Crandle: https://www.maritawoywodcrandle.com/ For exclusive perks and free fiction, join the crew on Substack. All of these WDW episodes are there, as well as host William R. Hincy's bonkers, rock-n-roll satire, PIRATES OF APPALACHIA: https://wrhincy.substack.com/ In this episode of Writers Drinking Whiskey, we delve into the fascinating intersection of vampire lore and creative entrepreneurship with a unique author and shop owner wh...

Send us a text Learn more about guest Richie Billings here: https://richiebilling.com/ For exclusive perks and free fiction, join the crew on Substack. All of these WDW episodes are there, as well as host William R. Hincy's bonkers, rock-n-roll satire, PIRATES OF APPALACHIA: https://wrhincy.substack.com/ Join host William R. Hincy for another spirited edition of Writers Drinking Whiskey featuring acclaimed author Richie Billing, who offers candid insights into the modern publis...

Send us a text Learn more about Colin Dickey here: https://colindickey.com/ Join host William R. Hincy on Writers Drinking Whiskey for an engaging conversation with author Colin Dickey, as they delve into the underworlds of UFOs, conspiracy theories, modern monsters, haunted history, and stolen skulls. Join our COMMUNITY on YouTube to watch every episode, often months before they premiere: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFzTDOurLi5HJkl_B5_JXDA/join Affiliate links: EditGPT: h...

Send us a text Join Sean's Substack: https://substack.com/@seannordquist This episode delves into the captivating world of historical figures like Henry Morgan, exploring how their stories inspire new narratives and the art of putting a unique twist on established history. Guest Sean Nordquist shares invaluable insights into the writing process, prioritizing genuine reader engagement over exponential subscriber growth, and discusses what truly matters in building a dedicated audience for aut...

Send us a text Find more about Tobias and his work here: https://www.singularfortean.com/ We're talking mothman and the catharsis of telling your story, no matter how weird it is, in a judgement-free environment with author and researcher Tobias Wayland. For exclusive perks and free fiction, join the crew on Substack. All of these WDW episodes are there, as well as host William R. Hincy's bonkers, rock-n-roll satire, PIRATES OF APPALACHIA: https://wrhincy.substack.com/ Today’s drink...

Send us a text On this episode of Writers Drinking Whiskey, authors William R. Hincy and Sienna Frost (Faye) discuss their quest to write a masterpiece in a landscape of reboots, rehashes, and AI slop. Learn more about Sienna Frost (Faye): https://siennafrost.com/ Join our COMMUNITY on YouTube to watch every episode, often months before they premiere: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFzTDOurLi5HJkl_B5_JXDA/join Affiliate links: EditGPT: https://editgpt.app/?via=wdw...

Send us a text Learn more about Joshua Cutchin: https://www.joshuacutchin.com/ Do phantoms lurk beyond the Fourth Wall? Could our imagination be what ties anomalous phenomenon together, from ghosts to sasquatch to UFOs and mothman? And who is the best brass band of all time?! Join host William R. Hincy in this episode of Writers Drinking Whiskey featuring author Joshua Cutchin, creator of eight critically acclaimed books including "Fourth Wall Phantoms" and "Where the Footprints End." For e...

Send us a text Power Levels to start the show… Storytelling: 56 Laughs: 89 Heart: 76 Sobriety: -150 Power Levels to end the show Storytelling: 6 Laughs: 8 Heart: 7 Drunkenness: 15,009 LitRPG author Seth Ring stops by the bar to discuss growing up in West Africa reading adult books, his transition from a career in software to writing full time, meaning in storytelling, and the exciting new(ish) literary convention of LitRPG. Today’s drinking game: drink whenever we say “meaning!” Than...

Send us a text Check out The Prosecutors podcast here: https://prosecutorspodcast.com/about-the-podcast/ On this episode of Writers Drinking Whiskey, we're chatting with hosts of The Prosecutors true crime podcast, Alice LaCour and Brett Talley. Join us as Brett and Alice weigh in on marital objections, the state of true crime, what we're not talking about enough regarding the legal system, and their journey to true crime podcasting. And, as always, we do some shots! Join our COMMUNITY ...

Send us a text What takes precedence, the laws of God, Society or man? Bestselling author Reed Farrel Coleman stops by Writers Drinking Whiskey to discuss the true crime inspirations for his crime fiction, and to share some drinks, laughs, and writing tips. Sponsors… Hincy’s books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/William-R.-Hincy/author/B07ZYB5FHZ Coleman website: https://reedcoleman.com/ Firmoo eyeglasses Link: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 50% off code: JMS50 EditGPT https://editgpt.a...

Think independently in every aspect of life—including your writing. In this episode of Writers Drinking Whiskey, you'll get an uncensored and unfiltered look at the creative process and how it is changing in today's age of independent publishing and artificial intelligence. Links: Join our COMMUNITY on members for exclusive perks and loads of content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFzTDOurLi5HJkl_B5_JXDA/join Hincy’s books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/William-R.-Hincy/author/B07ZY...

After a traumatic brain injury left him with a rare form of amnesia, Jason J. Willis reconnected with the world through reading, transforming his personality in unexpected ways and leading to a lifelong love of storytelling. In this thought-provoking episode of Writers Drinking Whiskey, we explore the evolving landscape of storytelling with author Jason J. Willis, diving into the resurgence of serial novels, the proliferation of indie publishing, and how traditional models are being disrupted...

Have you ever crashed a hot air balloon? Hear the harrowing (and quite hilarious) tale from author Sandra Arnold. We also discuss overcoming grief and she reads some of her truly scintillating flash fiction. Today’s drinking game: drink whenever we do! Watch video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/T0Sz_0dovOU Brought to you by Whiskey-Winged Lit Fiction for the modern reader. Life is the accumulation of scars—tell the stories! Here we go! #booktube #booktok #authortube #podcast Th...

Grab your favorite bourbon (or tea) and pull up a stool because we’re having a free-flowing conversation fueled by whiskey and a passion for the short story. On this episode of Writers Drinking Whiskey, host William R. Hincy sits down with the multi-talented John DiSavino – voice actor, stage director, podcast host, and all-around Renaissance man. From the craft of short stories (check out John's podcast "Short Story Today"!) to the joys and struggles of creative expression, this is a no-hold...

You’re not just a reader—you’re a seeker of dark truths. Ever wonder why vampire myths exist in nearly every culture? What if there’s something real behind the legend? Bestselling author JD Barker joins host William R. Hincy to unravel the origins of vampire lore, the hidden secrets in Bram Stoker’s Dracula, and the future of horror storytelling. They explore co-writing with James Patterson, the role of AI in publishing, and what makes a truly terrifying tale. Brought to you by Whiskey-Wing...

What does reading Kafka’s “Metamorphosis” at 8 years old do to a person? Well, it may just lead to becoming a writer, or getting an economy degree, or becoming a lifelong book thief... Join us for a lively chat about childhood, economics, and growing into the writer you’ve always aspired to me. Today’s drinking game: drink whenever we do! Links: Hincy’s books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/William-R.-Hincy/author/B07ZYB5FHZ Hincy’s website: https://williamrhincy.com/ Lind...

Are you the kind of person who questions everything? Do you crave the stories that exist on the edges of reality—the ones that challenge what we think we know? If so, get yourself a cold one and pull up a stool. In this episode of Writers Drinking Whiskey, we're joined by Dr. Jeff Meldrum, a renowned anthropologist, author, and leading expert on Sasquatch. As a professor of anatomy and anthropology at Idaho State University, Dr. Meldrum has dedicated decades to the study of primate locomotio...

What is it about darkness that intrigues us, even beckons us? Join us as we speculate on the darkness, delve into the darkness, and laugh in the face of fear. Today’s drinking game: drink whenever we say “horror!” Sponsors… Hincy’s books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/William-R.-Hincy/author/B07ZYB5FHZ Jackon’s books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Vaughn-A.-Jackson/author/B08YX14HK1 Firmoo eyeglasses Link: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 50% off code: JMS50 EditGPT https://editgpt.app/?via=w...

After dying twice on his job as a cop, Mark Bergin retired from the force and transitioned to a new career: writing. Join us for a drink as we discuss high-speed chases, his time as a reporter prior to joining law enforcement, what happens when we die, and Mark reads from his upcoming novel. Mark Bergin retired from the Alexandria, Virginia Police Department as a Lieutenant in 2014 after 28 years and, in the end, two heart attacks. (He died both times. See April 2015 blog). He was twice...

The show has been hijacked! To celebrate the serialization of host William R. Hincy's epic absurdist satire, PIRATES OF APPALACHIA, a few illustrious (and tipsy) members of the Writers Drinking Whiskey community stop by to turn the tables and interview HIM! Join Dario Ciriello, Diane Hammond, and Sue Alcon O'Connor as they grill, jab, and drink William R. Hincy into sweet oblivion. Read PIRATES on Substack: https://wrhincy.substack.com/ A little about PIRATES... Pirates of Appalachia ...