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The Story Studio | Self-Publishing, Independent Art, and the Future of Storytelling

Hawk & Cleaver | A digital story production studio bringing you the best new stories for you to watch, read, sniff, and absorb.

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Welcome to The Story Studio — a podcast where an independent publishing company explores the world of self-publishing, independent art, and the future of storytelling. A show for filmmakers, writers, comic book makers, crowdfunders, authorpreneurs, creators, and anyone looking to tell stories in the modern world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Open Door Discussions

Nicole Ryan & Shelby Frasher

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open door romance (noun): a novel that includes intimate “bedroom” scenes, ideally in ✨great detail✨ Open Door Discussions is a romance novel podcast discussing everything from reading them to writing them. Indie Romance Authors Nicole Ryan & Shelby Frasher will discuss the writing process, chat about their favorite books, and interview others within the Industry!
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The podcast where artists and creators chat transparently about how much money they make from their art! (And occasionally get sidetracked by their favorite recent reads, the eternal struggle against perfectionism, figuring out how you even start a freelancing career anyways, what to share on social media, & a whole lot more!) I'm your host, Kate Cavanaugh, writer, YouTuber, streamer, and general dabbler. (Right now I'm trying oil painting for the first time!) New episodes are posted each Mo ...
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Welcome back to open door discussions! Join Shelby and Nicole as they discuss what they've been up to on their hiatus (both reading and writing) and what this season of Open Door Discussions will hold. Thanks for tuning in to Open Door Discussions, your go-to podcast for romance book lovers! Don't forget to follow us on social media for updates and…
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Join the girls as they discuss Shelby's new book The Witching Flour. Out now! Thanks for tuning in to Open Door Discussions, your go-to podcast for romance book lovers! Don't forget to follow us on social media for updates and behind-the-scenes content: Open Door Discussions: Tiktok: @opendoordiscussions Instagram: @opendoordiscussions Nicole Ryan:…
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Open Door Discussions will return for season two November 5th, but be sure to tune in for a bonus episode to celebrate Shelby's new release September 13th. Thanks for tuning in to Open Door Discussions, your go-to podcast for romance book lovers! Don't forget to follow us on social media for updates and behind-the-scenes content: Open Door Discussi…
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Hey there, romance lovers! Welcome to the latest episode of Open Door Discussions, your go-to podcast for all things romance lit! We're your hosts, Nicole Ryan and Shelby Frasher, and we're beyond thrilled to have you join us! In today's episode we are joined by industry professional Maranda, who works for a major traditional publishing house and i…
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The girlies are together again, this time discussing Nicole's most recent release The Very First Night. Thanks for tuning in to Open Door Discussions, your go-to podcast for romance book lovers! Don't forget to follow us on social media for updates and behind-the-scenes content: Open Door Discussions: Tiktok: @opendoordiscussions Instagram: @opendo…
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Join Shelby and Anastasia Wilder as they discuss her debut dark romance book and all things spice. @authoranastasiawilder Thanks for tuning in to Open Door Discussions, your go-to podcast for romance book lovers! Don't forget to follow us on social media for updates and behind-the-scenes content: Open Door Discussions: Tiktok: @opendoordiscussions …
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Shelby is joined today by her sister Danielle (sil) where they talk about everything from book club, boys they've dated, and what they look for in an ideal romance book. Thanks for tuning in to Open Door Discussions, your go-to podcast for romance book lovers! Don't forget to follow us on social media for updates and behind-the-scenes content: Open…
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Hey there, romance lovers! Welcome to the latest episode of Open Door Discussions, your go-to podcast for all things romance lit! We're your hosts, Nicole Ryan and Shelby Frasher, and we're beyond thrilled to have you join us! In today's episode we are joined by author M.K. Ahearn, who you may know for her Fantasy Romance, Broken Flames. We discuss…
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Today on Open Door Discussions, we candidly discuss what we've been up to, from prepping books to send out to ARC readers, to a release this week! Catch up with Nicole Ryan and Shelby Frasher about all things publishing. Thanks for tuning in to Open Door Discussions, your go-to podcast for romance book lovers! Don't forget to follow us on social me…
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Hey there, romance lovers! Welcome to the latest episode of Open Door Discussions, your go-to podcast for all things romance lit! We're your hosts, Nicole Ryan and Shelby Frasher, and we're beyond thrilled to have you join us! In today's episode we are joined by Paige, who you may know as @indieromancebishes on social media. We discuss everything f…
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Join Shelby and Nicole as we interview our first guest, romance author Jenn McMahon and discuss an array of topics from favorite tropes, hand necklaces, Travis Kelce's dating history, The Jersey Shore, and bringing shame upon our ancestors with the smut we write. Jenn's instagram: @jennmcmahon.author Thanks for tuning in to Open Door Discussions, y…
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Hey there, romance lovers! Welcome to the very first episode of Open Door Discussions, your new go-to podcast for all things romance lit! We're your hosts, Nicole Ryan and Shelby Frasher, and we're beyond thrilled to kick off this journey with you! In today's episode, we're pulling back the curtain on our recent writers' retreat. Picture this: cozy…
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Welcome to Open Door Discussions, a romance novel podcast where we discuss everything from writing them to reading them! Thanks for tuning in to Open Door Discussions, your go-to podcast for romance book lovers! Don't forget to follow us on social media for updates and behind-the-scenes content: Open Door Discussions: Tiktok: @opendoordiscussions I…
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Get J. S. Dewes' newest book, Rubicon, at the Nook Bookstore in Baldwin City, Kansas. Worldwide shipping available. You can learn more about Jenny's work at her website HERE. You can also catch up with her latest news at her Instagram. Subscribe to the Coffee in Space newsletter so you can stay up to date on all podcast episodes and news about the …
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Kristy Gardner was a wonderful guest, and I enjoyed talking to her about so many thing. For one, she's a former food blogger. You're going to love our chat on Canadian food and my love for poutine. Also, cheese curds. Kristy is also a cookbook author. You can get that book HERE. We had a great talk about sexual identity, and in the process, discove…
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I'm so glad to introduce you to Lavanya Lakshminarayan, a writer from India. Lavanya was so kind to me as I learned how to pronounce her name and how to interact with her and her culture. I think you'll learn a lot. Culturally, we discussed a few main points. First, tea and coffee, which I think you'll enjoy for the fun of it. Turning serious, we d…
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Tiffani Angus and Val Nolan have written a new book for writers of science fiction, horror, and fantasy...and you need it in your tool box like...right now. Spec Fic for Newbies: A Beginner's Guide to Writing Subgenres of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror. Get your copy today from The Nook Bookstore. Get to know more about Tiffani Angus at her I…
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Jane Hennigan is an indie author success story. To learn about her journey, and the story that propelled it, was such a privilege. We had a great chat that I think you'll enjoy! When you're done with the episode, get a hold of Moths and get your post apocalyptic fix! You can learn more about Jane's work at her website HERE. You can also catch up wi…
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Get a hold of Secrets in the Mist and get your steampunk fix! You can learn more about Morgan's work at her website HERE. You can also catch up with her latest news at her Facebook Page, Instagram, and at Twitter. Subscribe to the Coffee in Space newsletter so you can stay up to date on all podcast episodes and news about the interviews! Coffee in …
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Melinda B Hipple (Raven, Imperium Publishing) joins me today to talk about writing multiple genres, editing for Imperium Publishing, and of course her book, Raven. Today's episode is a companion piece to Episode 107, with Niki Manbeck and her independent bookstore. You can learn more about Melinda's work at her website HERE. You can also catch up w…
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Cathy McCrumb joins me today for her second time on the show. I'm so grateful to get her on to talk about binge writing, space operas, and her newest novel, Aberration. By the way, catch my first interview with Cathy on Episode 67. You can learn more about Cathy's work at her website HERE. You can also catch up with her latest news at her Facebook …
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Season 3 of Picard starts this week and I wanted an expert to talk with me about it, so I went to the rolodex (yes, I still have one of those-kinda) and asked Una McCormack to join me on the show. Una has been on two other episodes of Coffee in Space. In Episode 80 we talked about Una's work in the Dr. Who and Firefly enterprises, and in Episode 81…
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Today's guest is Niki Manbeck, owner and chief operator of The Nook in Baldwin City, Kansas. I love good, independent bookstores, and so it is with great joy that I bring this episode to you. All links below are from The Nook, so any purchase you make goes directly to support Niki's operations, not Amazon. Niki's story is one of mental fortitude, h…
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Dr. Garrett Ashley is a well-published short fiction writer who has stories in Asimov's Science Fiction, Analog Science Fiction and Fact, and Strange Horizons (online). You can learn more about him and his work at his WEBSITE or on TWITTER. We also talked about thriller stories, with Melinda Leigh's Bree Taggart taking center stage, as well as Laur…
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To learn more about Denise Crittendon’s writing, check out her WEBSITE. You can also follow her on TWITTER. Like the podcast episode? You can "Buy me a Coffee" to support the show! Thank you! Subscribe to the Coffee in Space newsletter so you can stay up to date on all podcast episodes and news about the interviews! * Links in these show notes may …
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Nanci Schwartz, author of the Robber Barron Trilogy, joins me for this episode to talk the trilogy, and more specifically, Robber Barrons, the lead title. To learn more about Nanci Schwartz’s writing, check out her WEBSITE. You can also follow her on TWITTER. Like the podcast episode? You can "Buy me a Coffee" as a thank you! I'll even give you a f…
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Thank you so much for faithfully listening to my show. You have a lot of choices when it comes to podcasts that talk about books and interview authors, and I want to be the go-to in your app of choice. So...how can I get better? I want to hear from you! What am I doing well and what should I be doing to be everyone's choice in podcasts? Let me know…
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Madeleine Mozley joins me again today for her third visit to the studio. She's becoming quite the regular around here! Always glad to chat with her about her dystopian fiction and writing in general. Today we'll talk about her new book Blood for Blood, dystopian fiction, and hope. That hope part is really important. You won't want to miss it! Maddi…
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I have a special place in my heart (and my TBR pile) for apocalypse fiction. What I had never understood was the difference between eastern and western ideas about apocalypse. In my typical western mindset, I just assumed everyone viewed it more or less the same. Boy, was I wrong! Like, epically wrong. And I'm so grateful that I have a friend like …
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Today I'm celebrating 100 episodes! Thank you all for listening throughout the two plus years of Coffee in Space. I can't think of a better way to celebrate 100 episodes than having the gang from Hugo, Girl! The Podcast. First learned about the Hugo Girl Podcast by way of Seth Heasley's podcast, Hugo's There. I spoke with Seth at length in Episode …
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Michael Mammay is a repeat offender on Coffee in Space, with this being the third time I've had him on. I've had him on the show to talk this week about his recently released novel Weight of Command, out now exclusively on Audible.com. We talk a lot about what it would be like to be a young officer suddenly in charge of saving not only your command…
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You can learn more about Victor Manibo's work at his website HERE. He is also active on Facebook and Twitter, where you can connect with him or ask questions about his story and characters. Pick up a copy of The Sleepless and get reading today! In particular, we talk a little about survivor's guilt and hope in recovering from suicide, writing queer…
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Interview with Sunyi Dean, author of several short stories and the novel, The Book Eaters. In this episode, we discuss the book, of course, but also the main character and why she has no choice but to do the things she does. Get an idea of her writing style with her flash fiction piece in Flash Fiction Online. When you've finished with this episode…
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"A person who comes from privilege privilege doesn't know how to write about a patched backpack, so how did we get to the patched backpack?" I am so grateful to this week's guest, Sandra Fernandez, who answered my question with respect, knowledge, and power. We delve deeply into writing about economically-poor characters, YA fantasy concepts, and o…
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*All links today support Mysterious Galaxy bookstore in San Diego. Enjoy your shopping experience! I know I did! Long time listeners may remember Episode 79, where I talked a little about Dianne as part of a larger interview with Gareth Powell. Fans of either writer will want to grab that episode as well because this couple is one of the greatest t…
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Sponsored by Anne Corlett's The Author Toolbox. Visit Anne's website to learn more about The Author's Toolbox. I had a great time recording this episode with Ren Hutchings. We discussed her debut novel, Under Fortunate Stars. As always, we talked extensively about the characters and their journey. I think you'll appreciate what Ren brings to the ta…
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Today's episode is a solo show! Inspired by the incredible J.C. Carpenter, I'm going to be breaking down my (minuscule) earnings from Medium, discussing the history of the personal essay and how we share our innermost thoughts and feelings and relate them to others, and share a few experiments and challenges to potentially make more! This also mark…
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Visit Anne Corlett's website to learn more about The Author's Toolbox. I take a few minutes this week to talk about characters we love and the journeys they take, which is the new focus of Coffee in Space. I hope the time we spend together today is fruitful for you and that it helps you understand the new direction the podcast has taken since the t…
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Visit Anne Corlett's website to learn more about The Author's Toolbox. Disclaimer: This episode includes an interview with a Christian author, who writes science fiction and military/paramilitary thrillers. If you are concerned about discussions of faith, please consider skipping this episode and checking in again next week. Thank you! You can lear…
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Visit Anne Corlett's website to learn more about The Author's Toolbox. Check out Modest Coffee's podcast, No Bad Reviews to learn the real story of coffee in space, as well as a whole lot more about coffee. I love most of the interviews I have on my show, but not many go to the level of my talk with RWW Greene, who's latest work, Mercury Rising, is…
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"I want to be an agent. I want to be making money for my clients!" In this week's episode, we're chatting with self-published author, podcaster, streamer, theatre geek, and soon-to-be NYU Master's graduate, Zara Hoffman. At the time of recording, Zara had also been interning at an agency, and we spoke at length about her desire to be an agent in th…
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Anne and I have been friends for a few years now and I'm so grateful to have met her. Through her Wifi-Scifi events, the Wifi-Scifi writers group she hosts, and one on one mentorship, my writing went from a mess of conflicting POVs, flat characters and uninteresting dialog, to a request for a writing sample from a literary agent. Anne's mentorship …
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Premee is another friend of the podcast, having joined me for two episodes already before this one. You can listen to us chat about her first novel, Beneath the Rising HERE or her thoughts on utopia and dystopia HERE. In this episode, we talk about male friendships, her main characters Nick Prasad and Yenu, and of course, her latest book, The Void …
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You can learn more about Chris Panatier's work at his website HERE. He is also active on Facebook and Twitter, where you can connect with him or ask questions about his stories. Pick up a copy of Stringers and get reading today! We kept our discussion at the PG level, but if you want a more adult version of Chris' work on Stringers, HERE is a good …
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In today's episode, we're chatting with USA Today Bestselling sweet romance author, Regina Duke! We discuss what it's like to continue a long-running series (she's expecting to publish the 13th book in her Colorado Billionaires series at the end of this year) while also playing around in multiple different genres (sci-fi, mystery, etc.) and all the…
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Ahhh!!!! 2 years!!! I'm so grateful to Ricky Pope, host of Christian Nerds Unite, who took over my show for the week to let me convey what it's meant to be host of Coffee in Space for two years. Make sure you head over to Christian Nerds Unite because it's totally worth your time. When talking about pandemics and the apocalypse, I discuss John Scal…
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In December, 2021, I appeared on LA Talk Radio's Writer's Block, cohosted by science fiction author Richard Paolinelli. As a way of saying thanks, I've invited Richard to come on my show to talk about his books and writing systems. You can learn more about Richard Paolinelli's work at his website HERE. And of course, you can get a copy of Galen's W…
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I had the most wonderful talk with Daniel Schwabauer about his latest book, Maxine Justice, Galactic Attorney. The book is a not-so-serious take on first contact with an alien race that wants to take over the world, in a way that you might not expect. Daniel and I talk about his other works too, including Operation Grendel, in addition to his lates…
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