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The Modern Prometheus

The Modern Prometheus
Author: Damean Mathews
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I'm Damean, an Appalachian author and traveler with a fascination with literature, nature, the paranormal, and life itself. Join me in discussions on the everyday, the bizarre, the supernatural and more. From book reviews to life advice, original stories and accounts of the horrors of the world, join me on this journey of discovery and awakening.
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We've discussed where inspiration might come from, but now it's time to talk about what to do with it.
In this short introduction to season 3 we'll talk about querying agents and the responses they send.
That's a wrap on season 2, even with some missing content. Stay tuned for season 3!
I talk often of the importance of culture and legends, but I decided it was time to touch on where those things get started! Join me in the first discussion on the origins of the myths and legends we all love so much.
Apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic art are at an all time high in today's society. With this episode I want to take a little bit of time to explore why that might be. Join me for a wild ride!
I get asked all the time where my story ideas come from, and it is a topic I love discussing, so I decided to do an episode all about it! Check it out to find out where I get my ideas and how important it is to keep an eye open for them in your everyday life!
In this episode of The Modern Prometheus we delve in the arts culture of the region and talk to my friend Morgan Gilbert, Director of the School of the Arts at Southwest Virginia Community College, who gives us some insight into the current goings on of art-related opportunities at the college and the ever-changing presence of art in our mountain culture. For more information on everything Morgan is talking about visit sw.edu/arts!
Hey everyone! Join me as I discuss a few of my favorite recently watched horror movies! I also discuss what is coming up this season, so check that out. Follow my social media platforms, check out my website at dameanmathews.com, join my patreon at patreon.com/DameanMathews and so much more!!
After a short break, I'm back! Let's jump into discussion about local events, my appearances, my upcoming releases, workshops, and opportunities to meet you all. Join me and let's make this an awesome year and great second season.
Tune in to check out what November has in store!
From a haunted apartment, to more experiences in the home where I encountered the shadow man, tune in to hear a few more of the experiences that helped solidify my obsession with the supernatural, the unexplainable, the eerie, and the terrifying.
I have some awesome news to share and some great events lined up for the month, so be sure to check this epsiode out for more info!
This week I wanted to talk to you all a bit about my creative process and how I go about writing my stories. I get asked a lot about my process, and I also get asked for tips on how you guys should tackle the creative process yourselves, so this episode will hopefully be helpful to answer all of your questions! If not, feel free to reach out with more any time.
This episode is all about my recent effort to bring attention to Appalachia's long-standing opioid epidemic. I grew up in these mountains and I've seen first hand what narcotics and addiction do to people in the region. Listen to learn about the problem and the novel it has inspired me to write. I am very passionate about this subject and the book I'm writing will dive into some of the darkest areas of what those watching their loved ones slip into addiction have to face.
In this episode I talk a bit about some of the paranormal experiences that have helped create and fuel my love of the supernatural, the bizarre, and the unusual.
This episode is one that means a lot to me. So many people in this world benefit beyond explanation from the arts. Those people may not have another place they feel at home, aside from their place in the world of creativity. Check this out to learn more.
Let's talk a little about the lore of the Appalachian region and its importance to our mountain culture.
This episode is all about making sure we offer encouragement to each other as creatives and consumers of art. There are countless ways we can offer feeback to artists of any medium, and this episode discusses a bit about how we can do that and why it is important.
The first new episode of The Modern Prometheus serves as a jumping off point to introduce the podcast and its creator. We explore a bit about success and what it means, and learn a bit about the creator.