Writers Not Writing / Tilting at Windmills

In this episode, Benjamin Gorman shares his serial novel, BRICK BY BRICK, Chapter 30: Stuck in a Stand-Off, Lord Rolando and crew must escape an impossible situation. Benjamin and Chrys are in one, too.For all the other chapters of this serial novel, follow Benjamin’s Substack or Patreon (free is fine):Substack: https://substack.com/@benjamingormanPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/BenjaminGormanWant to get your own merch from WeStealFromOldPeople.com? Go here: https://westealfromoldpeople.com/Thanks to our sponsor, author Duncan Wilson, author of Twenty Four Seconds: The Essence of Life. Get your copy here: https://books2read.com/TheEssenceOfLife If you’d like to advertise your book or other artistic endeavor on the show, please reach out to [email protected] Please consider donating to our GoFundMe to allow us to continue the fight against a certain corporation: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-fight-back-against-unfair-business-practicesCheck out the all-new Not a Pipe Publishing store:www.NotAPipeStore.comGet Benjamin Gorman’s trilogy of novels DON’T READ THIS BOOK, YOU WERE WARNED, and YOU PEOPLE ARE MONSTERS for 20% off here:https://notapipestore.com/products/the-convention-of-fiends-trilogy-by-benjamin-gorman-20-discountSubmissions (and more information) for the ANTIFA LIT JOURNAL:https://bit.ly/ALJNaPYou can make a donation to support the writers of the ANTIFA LIT JOURNAL here:https://www.notapipepublishing.com/antifascist-writeathonSign up to get the Not a Pipe Newsletter here:https://www.notapipepublishing.com/

A friend asked me to read his AI novel. Here's why I won't. The Not a Pipe Publishing store: https://notapipestore.comContact us at [email protected] -or-P.O. Box 2003Portland, Oregon 97208Submissions (and more information) for the ANTIFA LIT JOURNAL:https://bit.ly/ALJNaPSign up to get the Not a Pipe Newsletter here:https://www.notapipepublishing.com/Support Our Legal Fight Against Bricks & Minifigs:https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-fight-back-against-unfair-business-practices

In this episode, Benjamin Gorman shares his serial novel, BRICK BY BRICK: Chapter 29: Failed Assistance, a Mediation, and an Ambush. Benjamin and Chrys experience something very similar to Lord Rolando and his crew, but with slightly fewer murders.For all the other chapters of this serial novel, follow Benjamin’s Substack or Patreon (free is fine):Substack: https://substack.com/@benjamingormanPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/BenjaminGormanWant to get your own merch from WeStealFromOldPeople.com? Go here: https://westealfromoldpeople.com/Thanks to our sponsor, author Duncan Wilson, author of Twenty Four Seconds: A Short Story Collection. Get your copy here: https://books2read.com/TwentyFourSeconds Please consider donating to our GoFundMe to allow us to continue the fight against a certain corporation: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-fight-back-against-unfair-business-practicesIf you’d like to advertise your book or other artistic endeavor on the show, please reach out to [email protected] Check out the all-new Not a Pipe Publishing store:www.NotAPipeStore.comGet Benjamin Gorman’s trilogy of novels DON’T READ THIS BOOK, YOU WERE WARNED, and YOU PEOPLE ARE MONSTERS for 20% off here:https://notapipestore.com/products/the-convention-of-fiends-trilogy-by-benjamin-gorman-20-discountSubmissions (and more information) for the ANTIFA LIT JOURNAL:https://bit.ly/ALJNaPYou can register to join us for our next ANTI-FASCIST WRITE-ATHON on November 1st or make a donation to support the writers of the ANTIFA LIT JOURNAL here:https://www.notapipepublishing.com/antifascist-writeathonSign up to get the Not a Pipe Newsletter here:https://www.notapipepublishing.com/

In this episode, Benjamin Gorman shares his serial novel, BRICK BY BRICK: Chapter 28: Sunny Sarasota. The fictional Benjamin and Chrys almost bump into Lord Rolando and crew who are seeking the witch who can lead them to the evil wizard Fenkam. For all the other chapters of this serial novel, follow Benjamin’s Substack or Patreon (free is fine):Substack: https://substack.com/@benjamingormanPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/BenjaminGormanWant to get your own merch from WeStealFromOldPeople.com? Go here: https://westealfromoldpeople.com/Thanks to this week’s sponsor, Manticore AW. Find his art here: https://ko-fi.com/manticoreaw/shopAnd thanks to our other sponsor, author Duncan Wilson, author of Great River of the Abyss. Get your copy of that here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/great-river-of-the-abyss-duncan-wilson/6022bf9b9f2cdd5aIf you’d like to advertise your book or other artistic endeavor on the show, please reach out to [email protected] Please consider donating to our GoFundMe to allow us to continue the fight against a certain corporation: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-fight-back-against-unfair-business-practicesCheck out the all-new Not a Pipe Publishing store:www.NotAPipeStore.comGet Benjamin Gorman’s trilogy of novels DON’T READ THIS BOOK, YOU WERE WARNED, and YOU PEOPLE ARE MONSTERS for 20% off here:https://notapipestore.com/products/the-convention-of-fiends-trilogy-by-benjamin-gorman-20-discountSubmissions (and more information) for the ANTIFA LIT JOURNAL:https://bit.ly/ALJNaPYou can register to join us for our next ANTI-FASCIST WRITE-ATHON on November 1st or make a donation to support the writers of the ANTIFA LIT JOURNAL here:https://www.notapipepublishing.com/antifascist-writeathonSign up to get the Not a Pipe Newsletter here:https://www.notapipepublishing.com/

Guests Adam Lipscomb, Amanda Cherry, Rachel A. Rosen, Erik Grove, and Karen Eisenbrey with host Benjamin Gorman!Get Adam Lipscomb’s SONGS OF LOVE AND LOSS here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/songs-of-love-and-loss-adam-lipscomb/6a4d6369a3818fcaGet Amanda Cherry’s DAWN CALAMITY here: https://notapipestore.com/products/dawn-calamityGet Rachel A. Rosen’s CASCADE here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/cascade-rachel-a-rosen/d0ed0ff3235cf270Pre-order Erik Grove ‘s THE LONG RED TOMORROW here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-long-red-tomorrow-a-sci-fi-noir/5a0dcc62411f831eGet Karen Eisenbrey’s A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS here: https://notapipestore.com/products/a-quest-for-hidden-things-book-1-of-tales-from-deep-riverGet Benjamin Gorman’s trilogy of novels DON’T READ THIS BOOK, YOU WERE WARNED, and YOU PEOPLE ARE MONSTERS for 20% off here:https://notapipestore.com/products/the-convention-of-fiends-trilogy-by-benjamin-gorman-20-discountFollow Benjamin Gorman’s serial novel BRICK BY BRICK via Benjamin’s Substack or Patreon (free is fine):Substack: https://substack.com/@benjamingormanPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/BenjaminGormanPlease consider donating to Benjamin and Chrys’ GoFundMe to allow them to continue the fight against a certain corporation: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-fight-back-against-unfair-business-practicesIf you’d like to advertise your book or other artistic endeavor on the show, please reach out to [email protected] Check out the all-new Not a Pipe Publishing store:www.NotAPipeStore.comSubmissions (and more information) for the ANTIFA LIT JOURNAL:https://bit.ly/ALJNaPYou can register to join us for our next ANTI-FASCIST WRITE-ATHON on November 1st or make a donation to support the writers of the ANTIFA LIT JOURNAL here:https://www.notapipepublishing.com/antifascist-writeathonSign up to get the Not a Pipe Newsletter here:https://www.notapipepublishing.com/

In this episode, Benjamin Gorman shares his serial novel, BRICK BY BRICK: Chapter 27: A Jar of Hope. The backstory of a trans witch who was a famous boy wizard. And the people in charge of MegaCorp screw up again. And check out the shirt that arrived just in time for the recording!For all the other chapters of this serial novel, follow Benjamin’s Substack or Patreon (free is fine):Substack: https://substack.com/@benjamingormanPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/BenjaminGormanWant to get your own merch from WeStealFromOldPeople.com? Go here: https://westealfromoldpeople.com/Thanks to this week’s sponsor, Duncan S. Forbes, author of LIBRUM PRODIGIOSUM. Get your copy of that here: https://librumprodigiosum.com/products/librum-prodigiosum-hardbackPlease consider donating to our GoFundMe to allow us to continue the fight against a certain corporation: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-fight-back-against-unfair-business-practicesIf you’d like to advertise your book or other artistic endeavor on the show, please reach out to [email protected] Check out the all-new Not a Pipe Publishing store:www.NotAPipeStore.comGet Benjamin Gorman’s trilogy of novels DON’T READ THIS BOOK, YOU WERE WARNED, and YOU PEOPLE ARE MONSTERS for 20% off here:https://notapipestore.com/products/the-convention-of-fiends-trilogy-by-benjamin-gorman-20-discountSubmissions (and more information) for the ANTIFA LIT JOURNAL:https://bit.ly/ALJNaPYou can register to join us for our next ANTI-FASCIST WRITE-ATHON on November 1st or make a donation to support the writers of the ANTIFA LIT JOURNAL here:https://www.notapipepublishing.com/antifascist-writeathonSign up to get the Not a Pipe Newsletter here:https://www.notapipepublishing.com/

We DO get the sound fixed shortly into the show!Benjamin Gorman and guests Maren Anderson, RJ Hanson, and Heather S. Ransom gab about news, charities they like to support, and the BAM School of Advice. Please consider donating to our GoFundMe to allow us to continue the fight against a certain corporation: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-fight-back-against-unfair-business-practicesIf you’d like to advertise your book or other artistic endeavor on the show, please reach out to [email protected] Check out the all-new Not a Pipe Publishing store:www.NotAPipeStore.comGet Benjamin Gorman’s trilogy of novels DON’T READ THIS BOOK, YOU WERE WARNED, and YOU PEOPLE ARE MONSTERS for 20% off here: https://notapipestore.com/products/the-convention-of-fiends-trilogy-by-benjamin-gorman-20-discountSubmissions (and more information) for the ANTIFA LIT JOURNAL:https://bit.ly/ALJNaPYou can register to join us for our next ANTI-FASCIST WRITE-ATHON on November 1st or make a donation to support the writers of the ANTIFA LIT JOURNAL here: https://www.notapipepublishing.com/antifascist-writeathonSign up to get the Not a Pipe Newsletter here: https://www.notapipepublishing.com/

In this episode, Benjamin Gorman shares his serial novel, BRICK BY BRICK: Chapter 26: The Morons of MegaCorp. How do the CEO and CFO of MegaCorp respond to a legal filing implicating them in a bunch of illegal activity? The (fictional) Benjamin can only imagine.For all the other chapters of this serial novel, follow Benjamin’s Substack or Patreon (free is fine):Substack: https://substack.com/@benjamingormanPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/BenjaminGormanThanks to this week’s sponsors, Si'yann and Hydra Corvi, Get your copy of their book The Upside-Down Sea here: https://siyann-shop.sumupstore.com/article/bundle-livre-stickers-the-upside-down-sea-la-mer-a-l-enversPlease consider donating to our GoFundMe to allow us to continue the fight against a certain corporation: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-fight-back-against-unfair-business-practicesIf you’d like to advertise your book or other artistic endeavor on the show, please reach out to [email protected] Check out the all-new Not a Pipe Publishing store:www.NotAPipeStore.comGet Benjamin Gorman’s trilogy of novels DON’T READ THIS BOOK, YOU WERE WARNED, and YOU PEOPLE ARE MONSTERS for 20% off here:https://notapipestore.com/products/the-convention-of-fiends-trilogy-by-benjamin-gorman-20-discountSubmissions (and more information) for the ANTIFA LIT JOURNAL:https://bit.ly/ALJNaPYou can register to join us for our next ANTI-FASCIST WRITE-ATHON on November 1st or make a donation to support the writers of the ANTIFA LIT JOURNAL here:https://www.notapipepublishing.com/antifascist-writeathonSign up to get the Not a Pipe Newsletter here:https://www.notapipepublishing.com/

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman talks with Zlatko Enev, author of the FIRECURL trilogy, about the challenges of the publishing industry, managing expectations, and memorable kindness. Thanks to artist Maxime Minard for sponsoring this week’s show!YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/wUomnJlRFQYZlatko Enev’s website where you can learn all about the FIRECURL books: https://www.firecurl.com/If you’d like to advertise your book or other artistic endeavor on the show, please reach out to [email protected] Minard is a fantasy artist who has worked with Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons and Dragons. He is currently making his own video game featuring his illustrations called Carnholt.Prints of his art are available at https://www.inprnt.com/gallery/istrandar/And the current development version of his video game can be found here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4544140/Carnholt/

On this episode, Benjamin Gorman shares his serial novel, BRICK BY BRICK: Chapter 25: The Witch in the Woods. Cali gets her familiar. Benjamin responds to people who say he’s too “political.” Also, apropos of nothing, JK Rowling sucks. 😉🧙🏻‍♀️🧹For all the other chapters of this serial novel, follow Benjamin’s Substack or Patreon (free is fine):Substack: https://substack.com/@benjamingormanPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/BenjaminGormanThanks to this week’s spondos, Duncan Wilson. Get your copy of his short story collection, Twenty-Four Seconds, here: https://books2read.com/TwentyFourSecondsPlease consider donating to our GoFundMe to allow us to continue the fight against a certain corporation: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-fight-back-against-unfair-business-practicesIf you’d like to advertise your book or other artistic endeavor on the show, please reach out to [email protected] Check out the all-new Not a Pipe Publishing store:www.NotAPipeStore.comGet Benjamin Gorman’s trilogy of novels DON’T READ THIS BOOK, YOU WERE WARNED, and YOU PEOPLE ARE MONSTERS for 20% off here:https://notapipestore.com/products/the-convention-of-fiends-trilogy-by-benjamin-gorman-20-discountSubmissions (and more information) for the ANTIFA LIT JOURNAL:https://bit.ly/ALJNaPYou can register to join us for our next ANTI-FASCIST WRITE-ATHON on July 4th or make a donation to support the writers of the ANTIFA LIT JOURNAL here:https://www.notapipepublishing.com/antifascist-writeathonSign up to get the Not a Pipe Newsletter here:https://www.notapipepublishing.com/