We open the episode with an interesting discussion about international publishing and how the differences in British versus American style guides can change an author's work.  After that, we go over a list of Neil Gaiman's "best" books and give our immature critiques on the substance of said list. We also discuss some of our favorite Neil Gaiman books and get pretty dumb while doing so.  You can follow us on X, Instagram, and Facebook @dpwpodcast You can check out Caleb's work at www.calebjamesk.com.  ..read more

We open things up with some publication news! After that, we set our arms aside and find out how to go about writing sword and sorcery stories. We break down all the nuances of the genre and the best ways to get the most out of your characters.  If you're interested in reading the article we used for reference, check out https://www.servicescape.com/blog/might-and-magic-how-to-write-a-sword-and-sorcery-tale  You can follow us on X, Instagram, and Facebook @dpwpodcast You can check out Caleb's publication history at www.calebjamesk.com  ..read more

Spencer kicks off the episode with some annoying book news. After that, we discuss pulp crime authors recommended by Stephen King. We also cover a list of pulp novels that have been rebranded as literary gems. There's also lots of giggles and toilet humor in this one! You can follow us on X, Instagram, and YouTube @dpwpodcast You can check out Caleb's work at www.calebjamesk.com  ..read more

Since the episode we recorded for this week was complete garbage, we decided to do a fun little update instead. It's mostly just nonsense with a bit of publishing news thrown in.  You can follow us @dpwpodcast on Instagram, Facebook, and X.  ..read more

We sit down with author C.J. Spataro and discuss her debut novel, More Strange Than True. We also talk about the publishing world, current literary trends, how to submit your work to publishers and get accepted, and what type of magic turns a man into a dog.  You can check out C.J.'s work at https://www.cjspataro.com/ You can keep an eye out for her book, More Strange Than True at https://www.saggingmeniscus.com/catalog/more_strange_than_true ..read more

For our 100th DBS episode, we drink a bunch of booze and discuss some of our favorite guests over the years, terrible politics, great superhero names, and old DPW bits. A lot is going on in this one and most of it is nonsense! Follow us on X, Instagram, and Facebook @dpwpodcast Check out Caleb's work at www.calebjamesk.com.  ..read more

A quick publishing and news update.  ..read more

We open the episode by recapping our weekend trip to Columbus Ohio for the Arnold Fitness Expo. After that, we discuss what our ideal bookshop would be. We also talk about a bunch of the different bookstores we've been to over the years.  You can follow us on X, Instagram, and Facebook @dpwpodcast You can check out Caleb's stuff at www.calebjamesk.com.  ..read more

We kick things off by discussing the trash heap that is made up of Sony superhero movies.  After that, we talk about the publishing industry. Specifically, we discuss why we feel indie publishers and indie presses get a bad rap.  You can follow us on X, Facebook, and Instagram @dpwpodcast You can check out Caleb's stuff at www.calebjamesk.com.  ..read more

Caleb opens the show with some bad news about his most recent publication, HorrorScope Volume 4.  After that, we discuss a list of science fiction books that have been judged to be better than  Do Androids Dream of Electric Sleep. As soon as we finish the list, we delve into a good bit of nonsense for your listening pleasure.  Check us out on X, Facebook, and Instagram @dpwpodcast Follow Caleb and his work at www.calebjamesk.com.  ..read more