Episode 108: The One with Two White Chicks on a Beach

by Barry Lyga

We had an AWESOME launch party! Jennifer Beals encounters Morgan’s aunt. Morgan and Barry visit an actual bookstore to see their book in the wild. Big transitions for Leia and Luke mean Barry and Morgan have more time with the kids…and less time with the keyboards.

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Episode 106: The One You Can Preorder

by Barry Lyga

An update on Morgan’s leap of faith and work(s) in progress. Writers with day jobs and the world’s opinions of such. Barry takes on the preorder system. Also: Meet the sensational character find of 2019, the villainous…TweetStorm!

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Episode 105: The One where Morgan is Preternaturally Chill

by Barry Lyga

Updates on marriage and the kids. Luke figures out the Apple Watch at age 2. Is it possible to become a successful author nowadays without using or being good at social media? “Be adequate!” Remember when Twitter was fun? What’s more important: talent or networking?

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Episode 104: The One with the Book-Shaming

by Barry Lyga

Updates on marriage and the kids. Luke figures out the Apple Watch at age 2. Is it possible to become a successful author nowadays without using or being good at social media? “Be adequate!” Remember when Twitter was fun? What’s more important: talent or networking?

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Episode 103: The One without a Flaming Pile of Dung

by Barry Lyga

Morgan finishes a book! How it feels to finish a book and turn it in: Satisfaction, doubt, joy, panic, all of it. Barry tries to convince his publisher not to publish his book. Listening to music while writing: Good idea or best idea? And Barry’s feelings on reviews.

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Episode 102: The One where They Swear They’re Back

by Barry Lyga

Episode 100: The One that Came after Episode 99

by Barry Lyga

It’s our 100th episode, and we’ve got it all! A rant from Barry about the male gaze! Morgan threatens to leave the show! Peanut allergies! And special guests, including Carolyn Mackler, Jon Skovron, and Melissa Walker!

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Episode 99: The One where Barry Plans to Kill Half the Universe

by Barry Lyga

Barry FINALLY gets to talk about his super-secret mystery project: THANOS! How on earth does he live with himself writing Marvel AND DC? Who is “Brick Charles?” Babysitting in the modern age. Morgan marvels at The Secret History of Twin Peaks. And an update on the I HUNT KILLERS prequel.

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Episode 98: The One with Sex

by Barry Lyga

A man stupidly claims we don’t need women authors because he can write women just fine. (Dude…) Where is all the good sex in YA these days and why did it go away? Plus: Luke gives your hosts one hell of a scare and Barry has read a bunch of books for a change.

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Episode 97: The One that’s Lucky

by Barry Lyga

The pleasures and pains of returning to old projects. What do surfing and writing have in common? We’re gonna tell you! Plus: micro-progress is real progress, and believe it or not…Barry’s reading a book!

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Episode 96: The One with a Bunch of Topics

by Barry Lyga

Barry says farewell to a wonderful librarian who left us too soon. Should publishing give huge advances to former Trump Administration officials? Why do readers feel betrayed when they learn a book is part of a series? Then we talk about our collaboration and rant about the five-star rating system.

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Episode 95: The One where Morgan Finally Cares about Back Pain

by Barry Lyga

Episode 94: The One During the Super Bowl

by Barry Lyga

We’re back! Again! Our reach is more global than we thought. Lyga’s Law of Publishing rears its ugly head again. Editors who are also writers: Threat or menace? The benefits and drawbacks of working a day job while writing. Cool new imprints! The books Morgan’s body shuts down. Plus: Luke turns one!

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Episode 93: The One with Harsh Words, Guys

by Barry Lyga

Barry thanks the listeners for their compassion. We know you like Morgan more than Barry, but guess who likes YOU? How much baby room monitoring is too much baby room monitoring? Plus: Something is wrong with the Internet. And it’s not just us saying that.

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Episode 92: The One with Tantrums

by Barry Lyga

Episode 91: The One where We Need a Dance Pope

by Barry Lyga

A lot of parenting talk, including dance class, a quiz to determine if you’re ready for parenthood, and more. Barry goes viral. Sort of. Book doulas—yeah, they’re a thing. Why your first book has to be perfect. And how do you avoid the scourge of multitasking when you need to monotask (i.e., write)?

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Episode 90: The One with Barry’s Deep, Dark Secret

by Barry Lyga

Dads apparently reduce childhood obesity by just…being dads? Trump is apparently killing publishing. Barry goes on a rant about spoilers and is called out for hypocrisy, then confesses a major children’s lit sin…and proceeds to diss a book you probably love. Sorry about that.

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