Determination, Deliberation, and Dragons

Welcome to what we're calling Season 2.5! Law school is keeping Peter busy, but we're still finding time to interview amazing writers.We had the opportunity to interview an opera singer and librettist, Emily Gallagher. Emily wrote her own opera, Enchanted Melodies, a fun, interactive opera perfect for children and individuals who might not be the most avid opera fans. She talks about how she came to write her opera, what that process was like, and what she hopes opera can be in the future. We hope you enjoy the interview!Link to Emily's website:https://www.emilygallaghersoprano.com/You can support our podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsFollow us on Instagram and Threads: @determinepodCheck out our blog on Medium: https://medium.com/@detdeldragons Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to what we're calling Season 2.5! Law school is keeping Peter busy, but we're still finding time to interview amazing authors.The fourth author we interviewed is Kika Hatzopoulou. She is the author of Threads That Bind and its sequel, Hearts That Cut. We talked about her book, what it was like writing a modern fantasy novel based on Greek Mythology as a Greek Author, and more! We hope you enjoy the interview!Link to Kika's website:https://kikahatzopoulou.com/You can support our podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsFollow us on Instagram and Threads: @determinepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to what we're calling Season 2.5! Law school is keeping Peter busy, but we're still finding time to interview amazing authors.The third author we interviewed is Michael Jaymes. He is an author and a writing coach. We talked about his book, writing mystery, alpha and beta readers, and more. We hope you enjoy the interview!Link to Michael's website:https://bit.ly/m/MichaelJaymesYou can support our podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsFollow us on Instagram and Threads: @determinepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to what we're calling Season 2.5! Law school is keeping Peter busy, but we're still finding time to interview amazing authors.The second author we interviewed is Taleen Voskuni. You can read her debut novel, Sorry, Bro, now. We talked about her book, what it was like writing a modern, queer, Armenian-American romcom, how law school may have influenced her writing, the journey to becoming a published author, and more.We hope you enjoy the interview!Link to Taleen's website:https://www.taleenvoskuni.com/You can support our podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsFollow us on Instagram and Threads: @determinepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to what we're calling Season 2.5! Law school is keeping Peter busy, but we're still finding time to interview amazing authors.The first author we interviewed is Rana Schenke. You can read her debut novel, Always A Choice, now. We talked about her book, what stories have inspired her work, what it's like finally being an author after years of work, and more. We hope you enjoy the interview!Links to Rana's social media and book:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ranaschenke/Website: https://ranaschenke.com/Paperback/Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNNW5V3WAdditional platforms: https://books2read.com/alwaysachoiceYou can support our podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsFollow us on Instagram and Threads: @determinepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello! Hoping everyone is doing well and enjoying these first days of March. On today's episode, Kaitlyn and Julianne discuss the book and movie versions of Howl's Moving Castle.You can support our podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsFollow us on Threads: @determinepodInstagram: @determinepodTikTok: @determinationdragRead the Pana stories for free on Inkitt.com: https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fantasy/971853Producer: Peter MarkotsisToday's episode edited and hosted by: Kaitlyn Cunningham and Julianne StarzeeTech Support: Kaitlyn and Julianne's friends.Music: Julie WilsonArt: Gloria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We interviewed an author who wrote a Star Wars short story! Laura Pohl is the author of "Trooper Trouble" in the anthology series "From a Certain Point of View." Her story is featured in the Return of the Jedi book. It tells the story of a stormtrooper tasked with standing in the hanger of the Death Star as important members of the Empire visit the new battle station. Working for the Empire comes with some problems: the working hours are long, the coworkers are difficult to get along with, no one is training them to use blasters, the paychecks have all been delayed, and there isn't any caf in the breakroom. It's a fun story that sheds some light on one of the largest and most unappreciated workforces in the Empire.We had so much fun talking with Laura about her short story and what it was like being able to publish a story in the Star Wars universe. We hope that you enjoy our conversation!Find Laura's social media and links to her work here: https://onlybylaura.com/You can support our podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsInstagram: @determinepodRead original DD&D stories on Medium: https://medium.com/@detdeldragonsRead the Pana stories for free on Inkitt.com: https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fantasy/971853Producer/Editor/Host: Peter MarkotsisCo-Host: Izzy PerezFeaturing: Laura PohlMusic: Julie WilsonArt: Gloria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello! We hope you are having a happy and restful holiday season! We wanted to share a special bonus episode with you all. Before we even began thinking about season 2 of the podcast, we did a single workshop for a novella Peter wrote called "Coyote." Everyone read the first three chapters and shared their glows and grows and favorite lines from the story. This is the workshop episode. Before you listen to this episode, check out the story. You can either read it on Wattpad or listen to it on the previous episode. We hope that you enjoy!You can support our podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsFollow us on Threads: @determinepodInstagram: @determinepodTikTok: @determinationdragRead the Pana stories for free on Inkitt.com: https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fantasy/971853Read Coyote here: https://www.wattpad.com/story/318348748-coyoteProducer/Editor/Host: Peter MarkotsisCo-Host: Izzy PerezStory by: Peter MarkotsisFeaturing: Andy Rutherford, Julie Wilson, Kaitlyn Cunningham, Sammy Liao, and Katelyn HernandezMusic: Julie WilsonArt: Gloria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello! We hope you are having a happy and restful holiday season! We wanted to share a special bonus episode with you all. Before we even began thinking about season 2 of the podcast, we did a single workshop for a novella Peter wrote called "Coyote." Everyone read the first three chapters and shared their glows and grows and favorite lines from the story. This is the audiobook version of the first three chapters. After you listen to the story, you can listen to our workshop discussion in the next episode. We hope that you enjoy!You can support our podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsFollow us on Threads: @determinepodInstagram: @determinepodTikTok: @determinationdragRead the Pana stories for free on Inkitt.com: https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fantasy/971853Read Coyote here: https://www.wattpad.com/story/318348748-coyoteProducer/Editor/Host: Peter MarkotsisCo-Host: Izzy PerezStory written and read by: Peter MarkotsisMusic: Julie WilsonArt: Gloria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to our final episode of Season 2! We had so much fun working on this season and interviewing so many incredible guests, and we hope that you enjoyed listening!For our final interview of the season, we wanted to check back in with Kalynn Applewhite, author of Awakening Anne. We chatted with her about how her book launch went, what she's learned about her writing, and so much more!Find Kalynn's social media and links to her book here: https://linktr.ee/kalynnapplewhiteYou can support our podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsFollow us on Twitter: @detdeldragonsInstagram: @determinepodTikTok: @determinationdragRead the Pana stories for free on Inkitt.com: https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fantasy/971853Producer/Editor/Host: Peter MarkotsisCo-Host: Izzy PerezFeaturing: Kalynn ApplewhiteMusic: Julie WilsonArt: Gloria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've finally reached the end of our workshops for season 2! Join us as we discuss Peter's story, Waveskimmer and the Dark Tunnel. As per usual, Peter tells us a little bit about their story, then our readers share what they thought Peter did well and what they can improve, and then we finish the workshop by sharing our favorite lines from the story. If you want to hear Peter's story, check out Episode 16A.You can support our podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsFollow us on Twitter: @detdeldragonsInstagram: @determinepodTikTok: @determinationdragRead the Pana stories for free on Inkitt.com: https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fantasy/971853Producer/Editor: Peter MarkotsisHosts: Izzy Perez and Peter MarkotsisStory by: Peter MarkotsisFeaturing: Julie Wilson, Andy Rutherford, Sammy Liao, Kaitlyn Cunningham, Mel Jayne, Julianne StarzeeMusic: Julie WilsonArt: Gloria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen to Peter's Story Waveskimmer and the Dark Tunnel here! After you listen to their story, check out what our readers thought about it in the next episode. We'll be offering them some insights into what they wrote well and what they can improve in their story.You can support our podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsFollow us on Twitter: @detdeldragonsInstagram: @determinepodTikTok: @determinationdragRead the Pana stories for free on Inkitt.com: https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fantasy/971853Producer: Peter MarkotsisRead and Edited by: Peter MarkotsisMusic: Julie WilsonArt: Gloria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are so excited to share our interview with Professor (and Peter's Uncle) Nick Racheotes with you all! Nick is a retired Professor of Russian History and an avid reader and writer. In the interview, he talks about the various fantasy and science-fiction books that have shaped his life, and he leaves us with some wisdom about storytelling and the joy it brings to both writers and readers.You can support our podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsTwitter: @detdeldragonsInstagram: @determinepodFollow us on TikTok: @determinationdragRead the Pana stories for free on Inkitt.com: https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fantasy/971853Producer/Editor: Peter MarkotsisHosts: Izzy Perez and Peter MarkotsisFeaturing: Nick RacheotesMusic: Julie WilsonArt: Gloria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for our latest creative writing workshop of season 2! We'll be taking a look at Izzy's story The Grand Dragon Hotel. As per usual, Izzy tells us a little bit about her story, then our readers share what they thought she did well and what she can improve. We end, of course, by sharing our favorite lines from the story. If you want to hear Izzy's story, check out Episode 14A.You can support our podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsFollow us on Twitter: @detdeldragonsInstagram: @determinepodTikTok: @determinationdragRead the Pana stories for free on Inkitt.com: https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fantasy/971853Producer/Editor: Peter MarkotsisHosts: Izzy Perez and Peter MarkotsisStory by: Izzy PerezFeaturing: Julie Wilson, Andy Rutherford, Sammy Liao, Kaitlyn Cunningham, Mel Jayne, Julianne StarzeeMusic: Julie WilsonArt: Gloria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen to Izzy's story The Grand Dragon Hotel here! After you listen to her story, check out what our readers thought about it in the next episode. We'll be offering her some insights into what she wrote well and what she can improve in her story.You can support our podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsFollow us on Twitter: @detdeldragonsInstagram: @determinepodTikTok: @determinationdragRead the Pana stories for free on Inkitt.com: https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fantasy/971853Producer/Editor: Izzy PerezRead By: Izzy PerezMusic: Julie WilsonArt: Gloria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are so excited to share our next author interview with you! Drema Deoraich is the author of Entheophage, an incredible book about a pharmaceutical scientist harvesting the last pristine coral reef in the world, and a virus that seems to be changing the world's kids. Peter sat down with her to talk about her book, how it all came together, and what advice she has for aspiring authors. We hope that you enjoy this episode!You can find Drema here:https://www.dremadeoraich.com/www.niveymarts.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NiveymArtsLLCTwitter: @dremadeoraichInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dremadeoraich/Buy Entheophage: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/enthe-phage-drema-de-raich/1142554698https://www.amazon.com/Enthe%C3%B3phage-Drema-De%C3%B2raich-ebook/dp/B0BHH7SDQRYou can support our podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsTwitter: @detdeldragonsInstagram: @determinepodTikTok: @determinationdragRead the Pana stories for free on Inkitt.com: https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fantasy/971853Producer/Editor/Host: Peter MarkotsisCo-Host: Izzy PerezFeaturing: Drema DeoraichMusic: Julie WilsonArt: Gloria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for our latest creative writing workshop of season 2! We'll be taking a look at Julianne's story, Dargon. As per usual, Julianne tells us a little bit about her story, then our readers share what they thought she did well and what she can improve, and then we end, of course, by sharing our favorite lines from the story. If you want to hear Julianne's story, check out Episode 12A.Check out Bob Gonzalez's Website and book here: https://flickerinthewater.com/a-flicker-in-the-water/You can support our podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsInstagram: @determinepodRead original DD&D stories on Medium: https://medium.com/@detdeldragonsRead the Pana stories for free on Inkitt.com: https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fantasy/971853Producer/Editor: Peter MarkotsisHosts: Izzy Perez and Peter MarkotsisStory by: Julianne StarzeeFeaturing: Julie Wilson, Andy Rutherford, Sammy Liao, Kaitlyn Cunningham, Mel Jayne. Julianne StarzeeMusic: Julie WilsonArt: Gloria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen to Julianne's Story Dargon here! After you listen to her story, check out what our readers thought about it in the next episode. We'll be offering her some insights into what she wrote well, and what she can improve in her story.You can support our podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsInstagram: @determinepodRead original DD&D stories on Medium: https://medium.com/@detdeldragonsRead the Pana stories for free on Inkitt.com: https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fantasy/971853Producer/Editor: Peter MarkotsisRead By: Julianne StarzeeMusic: Julie WilsonArt: Gloria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you like the front covers of any books? We certainly do. Here to tell us more about cover design is Katia Balab who works at Miblart, a cover design company. Listen until the end for a promo code for your very own book cover!You can support our podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsInstagram: @determinepodRead original DD&D stories on Medium: https://medium.com/@detdeldragonsRead the Pana stories for free on Inkitt.com: https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fantasy/971853You can get your own cover at: https://miblart.com/Follow Katia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katia.bookcoverdesign/Twitter: https://twitter.com/katiabalabProducer/Editor: Peter MarkotsisHosts: Izzy Perez and Peter MarkotsisFeaturing: Katia BalabMusic: Julie WilsonArt: Gloria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for our latest creative writing workshop of season 2! We'll be taking a look at Mel's story, Fairy Child. As per usual, Mel tells us a little bit about her story, then our readers share what they thought she did well and what she can improve, and then we end, of course, by sharing our favorite lines from the story. If you want to hear Mel's story, check out Episode 10A.You can support our podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DetDelDragonsInstagram: @determinepodRead original DD&D stories on Medium: https://medium.com/@detdeldragonsRead the Pana stories for free on Inkitt.com: https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fantasy/971853Learn more about author and director Michael Barakiva!Website: https://www.michaelbarakiva.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mibarakiva/Producer/Editor: Peter MarkotsisHosts: Izzy Perez and Peter MarkotsisStory by: Mel JayneFeaturing: Julie Wilson, Andy Rutherford, Sammy Liao, Kaitlyn Cunningham, Mel Jayne. Julianne StarzeeMusic: Julie WilsonArt: Gloria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.