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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.

I open the episode with some more exciting publishing news! After that, we discuss some of the costs associated with writing. We first dive into the publishing world and what you can expect to get paid for your work. Then we talk about what struggles indie authors face when putting out their own work. A lot of which revolves around hiring other people such as editors and cover artists. 

DBS #140: A Terrible Review Of Ham On Rye By Charles Bukowski – Drunken Pen Writing Podcast

In today's extended cold open, we perform a terrible review of the wild novel "Ham on Rye" by Charles Bukowski. After that, we do an even more terrible job of discussing the 2026 Bram Stoker Awards.  You can follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @dpwpodcast. You can check out Caleb's work at http://www.calebjamesk.com. 

1. DBS #140: A Terrible Review Of Ham On Rye By Charles Bukowski 30:04
2. #225: 250 Years Of Great American Novels 40:31
3. DBS #139: The Most American Novels According To Esquire 39:02
4. #224 Guardian Readers Pick Their Top Novels 43:42
5. DBS #138: The Woes Of Reading Perverted Fiction 35:28