The Writers Block

May 12 2024 69 ep. 42 mins 6
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The Writers Block is a weekly podcast of conversation and improv story-telling. Join writers Clarence Carter and Shaun Nigro in this one-of-a-kind 8Sparks Media production. 

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Chap69: Bro Band Blood Bath with Danielle Muething! [horror]

May 12 2024 52 mins  
Narrator, author, and an 8Sparks Stories legend, Danielle Muething, joins us for a conversation and story. Danielle talks about how she got into narrating and the recent release of her first book, a spooky YA story about a sorority of vampires. At around 13:44 Danielle joins us in a fully improvised tale about two sisters trapped in a stadium full of vampiric fangirls, transformed

Chap68: Lenny [horror]

Apr 28 2024 58 mins  
Fresh off our first big con (as 8Sparks), we discuss the ups and downs of the Maine Comic & Toy Con, shoutout some new friends, and Clarence vents over issues with IngramSparks and Amazon's KDP. At around 33:01 we jump into a brand new fully improvised horror tale, based on an idea Clarence has been carrying around for a few months now. The story follows a prostitute named Chlo

Chap67: Dancing Shoes with Chris Clawson! [adventure]

Apr 25 2024 67 mins  
Publisher, author and dancer, Christopher Clawson joins us for a conversation and story in this week's episode of The Writers Block Podcast!At around 32:54, we jump into the story of a family vacation thwarted, and a boy that just wants to dance.Stick around after the story for a bonus convo!Check out all of Chris's work @https://www.christophereclawson.com/#/https://www.amazon.com

Chap66: Moth to a Flame [horror]

Apr 23 2024 24 mins  
KC just wants his prize-winning photograph, until a hurricane brings in a mothman creature that threatens to thwart his photographic pursuits...along with his life! But maybe his new friend, Brad can help...Support the showSupport the show on our Patreon @https://www.patreon.com/8SparksMediaFollow us on YouTube @https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8_1YUBI_RgCsA85K2UTAPg?sub_confirmat

Chap65: Portal Party with Conor Lewis! [sci-fi/adventure]

Apr 15 2024 36 mins  
Narrator Conor Lewis joins us for a conversation and a brand new fully improvised tale featuring dinosaurs, megalodons and rowdy pub crawling portal hoppers. STORY STARTS AROUND 15:40. You won't want to miss this one!You can find Conor @https://www.tiktok.com/@conorlewisvohttps://www.instagram.com/conorlewisvo/http://conorlewisvo.carrd.co/Support the showSupport the show on our Pat

Chap64: The Dreamist [fantasy/sci-fi]

Apr 07 2024 56 mins  
Clarence talks BookTok, screenwriting, a recent publication (Quiet Desperation in the Bad Spirits anthology), and his upcoming novel, A Girl Named Mishka. Shaun talks TWB trading cards (events/Patreon exclusive), and the Writers have another local event as well as the upcoming Maine Comic & Toy Convention (April 19-21 in Portland, Maine). The Writers also now have a Patreon! Be

Chap63: Body in the Bayou, Part 3 [crime/suspense]

Mar 21 2024 62 mins  
The official 8Sparks Media Patreon is back! Clarence and Shaun discuss the tiers of the new Patreon page, which include shoutouts, TWB characters named after patrons, exclusive and early TWB and 8Sparks Stories episodes, and more to come!In some more serious news, a fellow local writer, Robert Rumery, could really use some help. We're including a link here to his gofundme page to h

Chap62: Body in the Bayou, Part 2 [crime/suspense]

Mar 10 2024 66 mins  
Clarence discusses a fundraiser for a fellow writer on Tiktok. Shaun goes into detail about his newest rap review podcast, co-hosted by James Shannon of Blare Radio. And the writers discuss the pitfalls of being a creator in the age of social media, and the constant war with algorithms.At around 42:40, the latest Detective Jade tale continues in Part 2 of "Bodies in the Bayou." The

Chap61: Body in the Bayou [crime/suspense]

Mar 09 2024 25 mins  
A RIDICULOUS AI SUMMARY: "Imagine walking the storied streets of New Orleans, where every shadow whispers tales of temptation and redemption. This week, we're peeling back the layers of this enigmatic city, following the footsteps of Detective Jade as he teeters on the brink of a life-altering decision. Haunted by the ghost of his past, Jade finds solace in the companionship of a s

Chap60: The Scrog [horror]

Feb 28 2024 51 mins  
Clarence gets a story accepted to one of his favorite horror podcasts, and talks about his new children's book, The Pie Eating Contest (out now!) Shaun has a new western rap out and has recently rejoined TikTok!At around 29:35, the writers improvise a brand new horror story featuring the Androscoggin Scrog monster. A young woman preparing for an open mic rescues a man with a blue g