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Writers Not Writing / Tilting at Windmills

Benjamin Gorman

Chrys and Benjamin Gorman, of Not a Pipe Publishing, host Tilting at Windmills on YouTube, TikTok Live, and your favorite podcasting app. They interview authors and other artists and talk about books, politics, fighting fascism, and finding joy in the midst of everything. Come slay giants with us!

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01:09:07

Tilting at Windmills, S3, Ep. 148 with Jes Honard and...

Writers Not Writing / Tilting at Windmills ·

2025/10/28

On this episode, Chrys and Benjamin Gorman talk with Jes Honard and Marie Parks, authors of THE GRIGORI CYCLE beginning with UNRELENTING and continuing in UNDENIABLE. They discuss the launch, defending libraries, building community, and learning from history. Oh, and “champing” vs. “chomping.”Find Jes Honard and Marie Parks here:The Grigori Cycle:https://thegrigoricycle.comhttps://thegrigoricycle.com/newsletter https://www.instagram.com/thegrigoribooks Jes:https://jessicahonard.com/

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52:31

Tilting at Windmills, S3, Ep. 147 with Alison McBain

Writers Not Writing / Tilting at Windmills ·

2025/10/21

On this episode, Chrys and Benjamin Gorman talk with Alison McBain, author of The New Empire, about her Author Vs AI challenge, her move to Alberta, and the way she imbues representation into all her projects.Find Alison McBain here:Author: https://www.alisonmcbain.com/Author Versus AI: https://www.authorversusai.com/Editor: https://www.fairfieldscribes.com/Socials:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alison.mcbain.9Twitter: https://x.com/AlisonMcBainInstagram:

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48:40

Tilting at Windmills, S3 Ep. 146 with Jonni Jordyn

Writers Not Writing / Tilting at Windmills ·

2025/10/14

On this episode, Chrys and Benjamin Gorman talk with Jonni Jordyn, author of THE MOTHER OF ALL VIRUSES and THE LOST ART OF MAGIC, about her upcoming wedding, book launch, and receiving a big award, all in the same month!Find Jonni Jordyn here: https://www.jordynatlargebooks.com/Find Chrys Gorman here: https://linktr.ee/ChrysGormanFind Benjamin Gorman here: https://linktr.ee/benjamingormanIf you’d like to support Benjamin Gorman’s Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/BenjaminGormanIf you’d like to

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01:04:30

Tilting at Windmills, S3 Ep. 145 with R.J. Huneke

Writers Not Writing / Tilting at Windmills ·

2025/10/07

On this episode, Chrys and Benjamin Gorman talk with R.J. Huneke, author of ANTS WAKING, about his efforts to support the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) and Global Action for Trans Equality (GATE), … and his theory that his NY Mets are now cursed.Find R.J. Huneke here: RJHuneke.com + https://linktr.ee/rj_huneke + ANTS WAKING @ Bookshop.orgFind the AUTISTIC SELF ADVOCACY NETWORK [ASAN] here https://autisticadvocacy.orgFind Global Action for Trans Equality [GATE] here https://gate.ngo/Find

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59:17

Tilting at Windmills, S3, Ep. 144 with James Bow

Writers Not Writing / Tilting at Windmills ·

2025/09/30

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with James Bow, author of THE NIGHT GIRL, about mass transit in Toronto, staying hopeful in grim times, and standing like a lighthouse.Find James here:Website/blog: https://bowjamesbow.caBlueSky: @bowjamesbow.caFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/james.bowFind Chrys Gorman here: https://linktr.ee/ChrysGormanFind Benjamin Gorman here: https://linktr.ee/benjamingormanIf you’d like to support Benjamin Gorman’s Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/BenjaminGormanIf

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02:23:28

Tilting at Windmills, S3, Ep. 143 with guest Dana...

Writers Not Writing / Tilting at Windmills ·

2025/09/23

Benjamin Gorman interviews photographer Dana Sharman, author of “The Authoritarian Shift Readiness Guide,” a valuable tool for identifying your personal red lines and planning your escape should your country’s civil society descend into authoritarian rule.Find “The Authoritarian Shift Readiness Guide” here: https://www.notapipepublishing.com/authoritarian-shift-readiness-guideContact Dana Sharman about workshops or other information related to the guide here: dana [at] dsharman.photographyCheck out

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01:46:51

Writers Not Writing, S2, Ep. 142 with Chelsea Cain at...

Writers Not Writing / Tilting at Windmills ·

2025/09/16

On our final episode before the show’s name change, Chrys and Benjamin interview Chelsea Cain LIVE in front of a great audience at Backstory Bookshop in Barcelona. Chelsea talks about the most unique murder weapon in her Heartsick series, the benefits of writer’s retreats, and a dangerous peanut butter adventure. Find Chelsea Cain here: https://chelseacain.com/Check out Backstory Bookshop here: https://www.backstorybookshop.com/Find Chrys Gorman here: https://linktr.ee/ChrysGormanFind Benjamin

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53:20

Writers Not Writing, S2, Ep. 141: The Penultimate...

Writers Not Writing / Tilting at Windmills ·

2025/09/09

...before we change the name to Tilting at Windmills. On this episode, Chrys and Benjamin talk about their excitement about interviewing Chelsea Cain next week and try to talk Chuck Palahniuk and Lidia Yuknavitch into coming on the show. They discuss the idea of starting a hybrid press to help authors and kvetch about authors' reluctance to promote their own work. And Chrys celebrates getting her name on a second published novel for her blurb of The YOU WERE WARNED, Book 3 of THE CONVENTION OF

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01:41:52

Writers Not Writing, S2, Ep. 140 Live piercings, a...

Writers Not Writing / Tilting at Windmills ·

2025/09/01

On this episode, Chrys and Benjamin record via TikTok Live as they (and their kid, Franke) each get piercings, then Chrys and Benjamin take a walk around Barcelona. The first part has some sound issues, but they’re fixed in the second half!Find Chrys Gorman here: https://linktr.ee/ChrysGormanFine Benjamin Gorman here: https://linktr.ee/benjamingormanIf you’d like to support Benjamin Gorman’s Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/BenjaminGormanIf you’d like to advertise your book or other artistic

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01:23:30

Writers Not Writing, S2, Ep. 139 where Chrys and Ben...

Writers Not Writing / Tilting at Windmills ·

2025/08/25

On this episode, Chrys and Benjamin experiment with recording on TikTok Live and talk about possible new names for the show. They also experiment with new questions and answer some of their own. It’s weird … but funny!Show: https://bit.ly/WNWHomeFind Chrys Gorman here: https://linktr.ee/ChrysGormanFine Benjamin Gorman here: https://linktr.ee/benjamingormanIf you’d like to support Benjamin Gorman’s Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/BenjaminGormanIf you’d like to advertise your book or other

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01:28:49

Writers Not Writing S2, Ep. 138, Experimenting with...

Writers Not Writing / Tilting at Windmills ·

2025/08/19

On this episode, Chrys and Benjamin experiment with recording the show live on TikTok while also creating the regular episode you know and love. Is it a bit unhinged? Yes. But do you like that better? Let us know in the comments!Find Chrys Gorman here: https://linktr.ee/ChrysGormanIf you’d like access to the bonus segment and the ad-free version of the show, support Benjamin Gorman’s Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/BenjaminGormanIf you’d like to advertise your book or other artistic endeavor

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01:12:25

Writers Not Writing, S2, Ep. 137 with E.K. Wise

Writers Not Writing / Tilting at Windmills ·

2025/08/11

On this episode, TWO hosts, Chrys and Benjamin Gorman, talk with E.K. Wise, author of KEEPERS OF THE ROCK: THE DEBILIS RISING, about the importance of representation in YA lit, raising neurodivergent kids, and reading “guilty pleasure” books without guilt or shame.Find E.K. Wise here:Website: https://ekwise.com/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@e.k.wiseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/e.k.wise/If you’d like access to the bonus segment and the ad-free version of the show, support Benjamin Gorman’s

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01:28:33

Writers Not Writing, S2, Ep. 136 with Chrys Gorman

Writers Not Writing / Tilting at Windmills ·

2025/08/05

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman talks with Chrys Gorman, executive director of merchandise at Not a Pipe Publishing, author of the introduction to the Antifa Lit Journal Vol. 1, and Benjamin’s wife. They talk about Gabino Iglesias, Hank Green, Chelsea Cain, Lidia Yuknavitch, Chuck Palahniuk, John Green, escaping the Trump regime, revamping the company website, and the intersectionality between adoption, neurodivergence, and childhood trauma.Find Chrys Gorman here: https://linktr.ee/ChrysGormanIf

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52:19

Writers Not Writing, S2, Ep. 135 with authors of...

Writers Not Writing / Tilting at Windmills ·

2025/07/29

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with B. Allen Morris, Maggie Slater, Lisa Fransson, and Louie Sullivan, authors of HOPE: THE THING WITH FEATHERS, a new anthology from Metaphorosis Publishing.Find Morris here: BMorrisAllen.com, metaphorosis.comFind Maggie Slater here: maggieslater.comFind Lisa Fransson here: https://lisafransson.com/eng/Find Louie Sullivan here: https://www.instagram.com/howdoyoulouIf you’d like access to the bonus segment and the ad-free version of the show, support Benjamin

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01:21:22

Writers Not Writing, S2, Ep. 134 with M. K. Martin

Writers Not Writing / Tilting at Windmills ·

2025/07/21

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman and M. K. Martin, author of THE SURVIVORS’ CHRONICLES Trilogy culminating in the forthcoming NEW AVALON RANGERS, talk about policing in the USA, subverting fascism from within, and contemplating the climate crisis.Find M. K. Martin here:Website: https://mkmartinwriter.com/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mkmartinwriter.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MKMartinwriterIf you’d like access to the bonus segment and the ad-free version of the show, support Benjamin

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51:19

Writers Not Writing, S2, Ep. 133 with J. L. Henker

Writers Not Writing / Tilting at Windmills ·

2025/07/15

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with J. L. Henker, author of DAUGHTER OF THE DISPOSSESSED, the short story “Corporate Baby” appearing in the newly released ANTIFA LIT JOURNAL VOL. 1, and the forthcoming CAVE OF WHISPERS, a high fantasy novel that continues the epic story begun in DAUGHTER OF THE DISPOSSESSED.Find Janet here: https://jlhenker.comFind Daugher of the Dispossessed here:

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57:38

Writers Not Writing, Season 2, Ep. 132 with Lucas and...

Writers Not Writing / Tilting at Windmills ·

2025/07/08

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Lucas and Rob on their show, The Way Sh!t Works Now, on Barcelona’s RCE 106.9. They break down some of the nightmare provisions in Trump’s GOP’s Big BS Bill and Lucas recommends listening to Young Gun Silver Fox.Subscribe to The Way Sh!t Works Now on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@TheWayIshWorksNowAnd follow the show on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thewayshitworksnowpodFind Benjamin atTikTok:

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01:00:46

Writers Not Writing, S2 Ep 131 with Kit Caelsto

Writers Not Writing / Tilting at Windmills ·

2025/07/01

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Kit Caelsto, author of THE PEGASUS ENCHANTMENT series, about farm life and finding the confidence to dream.Find Kit here: https://kitauthor.com/If you’d like access to the bonus segment and the ad-free version of the show, support Benjamin Gorman’s Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/BenjaminGormanIf you’d like to advertise your book or other artistic endeavor on the show, please reach out to NotAPipePublishing@gmail.comToday’s show is brought to you by

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41:51

Writers Not Writing, Season 2, Ep. 130 with Desiree...

Writers Not Writing / Tilting at Windmills ·

2025/06/24

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Desiree Batiste, poet and author of SHIMMERING BRILLIANCE and THE SHAPING OF A DIAMOND. She shares some of her powerful poetry, and a lot more (especially in the bonus segment!)Find Desiree here: www.authordesireebatiste.comIf you’d like access to the bonus segment and the ad-free version of the show, support Benjamin Gorman’s Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/BenjaminGormanIf you’d like to advertise your book or other artistic endeavor on the show,

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44:04

Writers Not Writing, S2, Ep 129 with Benjamin Gorman...

Writers Not Writing / Tilting at Windmills ·

2025/06/17

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Doug the Producer about the benefits of working on multiple projects at once, how creating art is an antifascist action, diversity of tactics, and living in “these times.”If you’d like access to the bonus segment and the ad-free version of the show, support ’s Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/BenjaminGormanIf you’d like to advertise your book or other artistic endeavor on the show, please reach out to NotAPipePublishing@gmail.comToday’s show is brought

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