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Mur Lafferty

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[ISBW] Exploring Romance and Reality in Writing with...

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2025/10/24

Welcome back to the talented Valerie Valdes, also known as Lia Amador! We are here to launch her newest book, a fantasy rom-com titled Witch You Wood. We talk magical reality shows, romance, and tropes. We also get real about the struggles that persist even after being published.The post [ISBW] Exploring Romance and Reality in Writing with Valerie Valdes appeared first on The Murverse Mothership.

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[ISBW] Embracing the Imposter Cop: Battling Doubts in...

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2025/10/24

It's a solo episode! I get into the complexities of writing and self-doubt, the struggles of completing a manuscript, the challenges of balancing creativity with personal life, and the ever-present specter of The Imposter Cop. The post [ISBW] Embracing the Imposter Cop: Battling Doubts in Writing and Life appeared first on The Murverse Mothership.

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28:36

[ISBW] From Idea to Ink: Tim Chawaga on Crafting...

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2025/10/20

In this episode, we welcome Tim Chawaga, author of Salvagia, as we dive into the depths of his near-future science fiction mystery set in a flooded Florida. Tim shares the inspiration behind his book, where a freelance Salvagia diver uncovers a dead body while searching for valuable artifacts from the past.The post [ISBW] From Idea to Ink: Tim Chawaga on Crafting Salvagia (plus Bully #6- The Party!) appeared first on The Murverse Mothership.

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[ISBW] Live from WorldCon with James Patrick Kelly!

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2025/09/11

In this special 20th anniversary episode of I Should Be Writing, recorded live at Worldcon 2025, I reunite with my mentor and long-time friend, James Patrick Kelly. We talk about the last two decades of writing, the evolution of our careers, and the ever-changing landscape of storytelling.The post [ISBW] Live from WorldCon with James Patrick Kelly! appeared first on The Murverse Mothership.

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[ISBW] The Sweet Spot of Horror and Desire with Sarah...

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2025/09/01

In this episode, we welcome Hugo winning author Sarah Gailey, author of Spread Me, as we explore the wild world of erotic horror. Sarah shares their journey of writing a novel that takes inspiration from John Carpenter's classic film, The Thing, blending horror and erotica and humor. The post [ISBW] The Sweet Spot of Horror and Desire with Sarah Gailey appeared first on The Murverse Mothership.

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[ISBW] The Haunted Mask: Exploring Volatile Memory...

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2025/08/28

In this episode, we welcome Seth Haddon, the talented Australian author behind Volatile Memory. We cover hybrid publishing, writing routines, and pursuing nuns.The post [ISBW] The Haunted Mask: Exploring Volatile Memory with Seth Haddon appeared first on The Murverse Mothership.

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Get Zesty Yaboi fiction over at StampFans!

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2025/07/18

I have been playing around with StampFans, a way to send physical mail to your audience, and I finally have my July release ready to go. It's chapter 1 of a story about Zesty Yaboi, the Venus flytrap private investigator in zine form, called "PRUNED."The post Get Zesty Yaboi fiction over at StampFans! appeared first on The Murverse Mothership.

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