Shadow Spark Podcast

Dec 06 2024 95 ep. 85 mins 2
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Hosted by Jess Moon, Erika McCorkle, Valerie Storm, & Alyssa Lauseng

What happens when a few fabulous women get together?

THIS FREAKING PODCAST

Wonder how a writer's mind works? Then join Jess Moon, co-founder of Shadow Spark Publishing, and her authors Erika McCorkle, Valerie Storm, and Alyssa Lauseng  as they talk about everything writing: how characters and plots are made, what inspires them as writers, and how expansive world-building can be in fantasy!

In this podcast, listeners will also get an in-depth look into the worlds of Alvertaen, the Pentagonal Dominion, Demon Storm, and Alyssa's World. Expect guests, fun, and even a bit of anime, gaming, and music talk (where the best inspiration is, really). And who knows? Maybe with us, you'll be able to find your spark.

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Writing Friends to Lovers

Dec 06 2024 77 mins  
It's time to talk about the sweetest set up in writing...friends to lovers! Alyssa, Val, Courtney, Lorelei, and Az get together to discuss what we think about friends to lovers and examples in our writing or other stories we've seen. Love is the most powerful force you can have~ And remember...sometimes cheese is a toxic relationship.

Deconstructing Twitter Writing "Rules" #6

Nov 30 2024 65 mins  
Val, Erika, Rosa, and Mariah focus in dialogue tags, formulas, and Mary Sues, and boy, we've got things to SAY! Learn about Talking Head Syndrome, the 3 M's, Save the Cat, and Gary Stu's...and see what Rosa and Val are ready to FIGHT ABOUT.And remember: The writing should not cater to the rules!

Favorite Things- Winter 2024

Nov 23 2024 126 mins  
TWO YEARS OF QUARTERLY THINGS! Jess, Erika, and Val get together once again to chatter about games, anime, manga, and more! From violent yet loving mafia families to expansive worlds with tons of deep lore and love, we gush soooo much! Join us and EAT THE DONUT BOSS!P.S. Alyssa is an ASSHOLE

SSP Author Interview: Douglas Jern

Nov 15 2024 55 mins  
Introducing new(ish) author Douglas Jern, another newbie from Spark Pit. Today we break down his SSP debut novel, Life After Dusk, and discuss what got him to this point.Writing since he was a kid, Doug took a break before returning to Fanfiction and, later, short stories. One of those won an award from Writer's Digest in 2017, which kicked off his plans for a collection. He found

Shock Value in Writing

Nov 08 2024 84 mins  
What is shock value? Is there a line to cross? Like other parts of writing, it can be done well, right? Join Alyssa, Val, Kaitlin, and Az in discussing bad and good forms of shock value. From "Oh my god what are you doing" to "Oh okay that's quite nice," we cover the wide spectrum of "shock" in writing!And remember...if you go big, GO HOME.

Chaos Squad Smash or Pass: Genshin Impact Pt II

Nov 01 2024 138 mins  
Time for more Genshin Impact Smash or Pass (PART 2)!Join us in simping over (or denying) the ladies and gentlemen of Genshin! Who will Alyssa and Val turn down and who will they enjoy being stepped on by???And remember: our opinions are objectively correct.

SSP Hang Out 2

Oct 25 2024 95 mins  
Today, Val and Erika are joined by Ashley and Rosa in talks about work, music, food, medical trauma, and languages - we've got quite the range of topics! Tune in to hear us yap about whatever's on our minds!ALL HAIL CHAPELL AND APPLE!

SSP Author Interview: Brittany Engstrand

Oct 18 2024 62 mins  
Honey B, BB, our House Mouse - welcome Brittany Engstrand on her first interview episode! B started writing in middle school and got serious into adulthood. She finished an early draft of her first book - then called Maaya and the Mirror - and realized this was The One. B hopped onto Sparkpit and - after a prophetic dream - joined our chaotic family! Tune in to get some insider inf

Music and Writing

Oct 11 2024 67 mins  
Lyrics or Lo-fi? Is silence better when writing, or do you try to drown everything else out with your favorite songs? Today, Alyssa, Erika, Az, and Rosa compare and contrast their habits and preferences when it comes to combining music and writing. From video games to metal, 90's pop to...Spongebob? Plant Synth? Inspiration can come from anywhere, so tune in to get some ideas to he

SSP Editors Roundtable

Oct 04 2024 92 mins  
Editing! Love it? Hate it? Hate it a LOT? Here at SSP, we are lucky to have many editors who love this process which is so often reviled by writers and yet is so important to the creation of a book. Erika (not an editor) gathered SSP editors Ashley, Courtney, Kaitlin, and Susan for a conversation about editing including what they love about it, what their process is, and some commo