Episode 6: The One with the International Listener(s)

by Barry Lyga


Barry finally gets back to work. An update on Morgan’s revision. Writing Lesson of the Day: Tension! Barry must choose between writing two different books for the first time in his career. Heavy talk on how to decide if and when to have a baby. Some discussion of the why-and-how of podcasting. Morgan says “Beer.” Plus: Barry finally picks a Recommended Reading book from this century. (You’re welcome. Now get off my lawn.)

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Episode 5: The One With Teeth

by Barry Lyga


An update on Morgan’s revision. We talk about Bringing up Bebe for the last (?) time. Morgan takes a stand on wasting time. Barry cheats…again. (This time at Recommended Reading.) Dealing with rejection. Arizona! Arizona! Arizona! Morgan has a blog…and fans. Erotica is for women; porn is for men.

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Episode 4: The One Where Leia Pulls an All-Nighter

by Barry Lyga


Leia decides sleep is optional. Barry abandons his wife and child (again). Public speaking as an author. Morgan foolishly prioritizes sleep and her child over revising her book.

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Episode 3: The One Where Mommy Goes Back to Work

by Barry Lyga


Topics include: The end of Morgan’s maternity leave. Moms with nice lipstick. Barry cheats at being a Stay-At-Home-Dad. Revision vs. rewriting (redux). Why L.A. sucks (or doesn’t). And, of course, Recommended Reading.

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Episode 2: The One After the Super Bowl

by Barry Lyga


Topics include: Barry’s swine flu and Morgan on being a single parent for a week. Morgan’s revision continues. Revision vs. rewriting. Turning off the Chatter.  And some Real Talk about the voices in Barry’s head.

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