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Our Hosts

Caleb James K.

Caleb James K. is the former Editor-in-Chief of the literary journal, Drunken Pen Writing, and the host of the DPW Podcast. He’s also a fiction writer, poet, and aspiring novelist.

Spencer Church

A former aspiring comic book artist, Spencer is the cohost of the DPW Podcast as well as a short story writer and avid reader.

We open things up with some publication news! After that, we set our arms aside and find out how to go about writing sword and sorcery stories. We break down all the nuances of the genre and the best ways to get the most out of your characters. 

If you’re interested in reading the article we used for reference, check out https://www.servicescape.com/blog/might-and-magic-how-to-write-a-sword-and-sorcery-tale 

#224 Guardian Readers Pick Their Top Novels – Drunken Pen Writing Podcast

We begin today's episode with a terrible review of Gravity's Rainbow, followed by our current reads. After that, we read and discuss the top 100 books according to the readers of The Guardian.  You can follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @dpwpodcast You can check out Caleb's work at http://www.calebjamesk.com. 

1. #224 Guardian Readers Pick Their Top Novels 43:42
2. DBS #138: The Woes Of Reading Perverted Fiction 35:28
3. #223: Discussing Stories That Are Rarely Told 37:09
4. #222: Comic Book Confessions With Nick Ulanowski 42:22
5. #221: How To Get Readers Into Classic Literature 31:59