by Mike Carlon | Jul 20, 2022 | Authors, Podcast, The Longs
Listen Watch Fabian is a comic book writer and editor who is best known as the co-creator of Marvel’s Deadpool and for his work on titles such as X-Men, X-Force, New Warriors, Cable, and Thunderbolts. He is the author of Suburban Dicks, a finalist for the Edgar...
by Mike Carlon | May 9, 2024 | Authors, Podcast, The Longs
Listen Watch “Right, you’ll forget it ever happened. That’s what my social worker told me and other girls at the Florence Crittenton home for unwed mothers. But yeah, you don’t forget that you are a mother. And also, how does one keep the...
by Mike Carlon | May 7, 2024 | Authors, Business Leaders, Podcast, The Longs
Listen Watch “I found writing almost an unbelievably incredible way to deal with the grief. It was a way to channel my energy in a really productive way that ultimately led to this book that I’ve written. And it was therapeutic. It was really helpful for me in...
by Mike Carlon | Apr 30, 2024 | Authors, Podcast, The Longs
Listen Watch “It’s interesting to compare the process of creating an image with writing. In photography, I find myself editing the scene to highlight what draws my interest, focusing on the essence and minimizing distractions. This approach is similar to...
by Mike Carlon | Apr 24, 2024 | Cancer, Survivor
Listen Watch I Cancelled God, with Cindy Finch “Oh, I cancelled God. I canceled Him many times. I’m like, you’re fired. You’re done. This is ridiculous.” At thirty-one, Cindy Finch was diagnosed with non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. Oh, and she was also...
by Mike Carlon | Apr 23, 2024 | Authors, Podcast, The Longs
Listen Watch “I have my wife as my ultimate support system. But as a man, it feels like you shouldn’t show weakness or talk about things that might make you vulnerable because you worry about what others will think. That’s why I decided to just go for it, to...
by Mike Carlon | Apr 16, 2024 | Authors, Podcast, The Longs
Listen Watch “The day my dance instructor had her jaw wired shut to lose weight was the day I realized how deep the rabbit hole of body image issues really went. It wasn’t just about being thin; it was about battling your body at war with societal...
by Mike Carlon | Apr 9, 2024 | Authors, Podcast, The Longs
Listen Watch “I kind of almost became an author by accident. It was a case of rediscovering a love of fiction, and then, on idle weekends, working on things purely to entertain myself. It grew from there.” — Richard Roper In this episode, author Richard...
by Mike Carlon | Apr 2, 2024 | Authors, Podcast, The Longs
Listen Watch Join us in this intriguing episode as we dive into the creative world of Peter Malone Elliott, an award-nominated screenwriter and author of the captivating novel “Blue Ridge.” From the mysterious allure of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the...
by Mike Carlon | Mar 26, 2024 | Authors, Podcast, The Longs
Listen Watch In this episode, we delve into the captivating world of Julee Balko, an author renowned for her intricate portrayal of complex female characters and her bold exploration of themes like grief, personal growth, and the transformative power of storytelling....
by Mike Carlon | Mar 19, 2024 | Authors, Podcast, The Longs
Listen Watch “Embracing the reckless part of me, saying ‘yes’ to what resonates deeply despite insecurities, has been a pivotal part of my journey. It’s about integrating every piece of life into a narrative that compels not just me, but also...
by Mike Carlon | Mar 12, 2024 | Authors, Podcast, The Longs
Listen Watch Suzette Mullen is a memoir and nonfiction book coach and retreat leader. Her essays have appeared in the New York Times and Today.com, among other outlets. As a book coach, Suzette focuses on amplifying the voices of LGBTQ+ writers as she guides them to...
by Mike Carlon | Mar 5, 2024 | Authors, Podcast, The Longs
Listen Watch Boo Trundle is a writer, artist, and performer whose work has appeared across various platforms and publications, including The Brooklyn Rail, McSweeney’s Internet Tendency, and NPR’s The Moth. She has released three albums of original music with Big Deal...
