Episode #94: Our Prose Is Going Purple

We discuss many topics ranging from the proper use of adverbs, the pros and cons of purple prose, and when allegory is good or not so good.

DBS #56: Appreciating Pulp Fiction Writers

We cover a lot of topics in this episode. The main one is why we think classic pulp writers are underrated.

We discuss three more stories in Haruki Murakami’s short story collection, The Elephant Vanishes.

We talk about the best fantasy characters of all time.

We cover the first two stories in Haruki Murakami’s short story collection The Elephant Vanishes.

We discuss the importance of character motivations in storytelling.

Set in medieval Romania, when a family is separated from each other they will encounter horrific villains and creatures they never knew existed.

We discuss the new reading paths we’ve recently taken and how it has affected our writing.

We discuss the ultra-violent novel Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy.

We talk about books that people who like the show Squid Game might enjoy.