Ryan Fitzpatrick and I update each other on our 2020 reading (this was recorded in August, so it’s not quite up to date) as I finish the #95books Challenge early. Subscribe to the podcast: iTunes | Stitcher | GooglePlay | SoundCloud Music by Patrick Short (aka Electric Candles), who is better known as Kindest Cuts Photography by Michael Sanders of Electric Monk Media Art […]
Starting a Creative Business with Lyndon Radchenka – Part 2
Writer and comics letterer Lyndon Radchecka (www.infinitestudio.ca) talks with host Jonathan Ball about what one must do and consider when starting a creative business. Part 1 of a two-part discussion. Subscribe to the podcast: iTunes | Stitcher | GooglePlay | SoundCloud Music by Patrick Short (aka Electric Candles), who is better known as Kindest Cuts Photography by Michael Sanders of Electric Monk Media Art […]
Starting a Creative Business with Lyndon Radchenka – Part 1
Writer and comics letterer Lyndon Radchecka (www.infinitestudio.ca) talks with host Jonathan Ball about what one must do and consider when starting a creative business. Part 1 of a two-part discussion. Writing the Wrong Way with Jonathan Ball, PhD · Starting a Creative Business with Lyndon Radchenka – Part 1
Dennis Cooley on Writing Poems
My great mentor Dennis Cooley joins me to talk about writing poems, and his three new books: The Bestiary and Coldpress Moon from Turnstone Press, and The Muse Sings from At Bay Press. Subscribe to the podcast: iTunes | Stitcher | GooglePlay | SoundCloud Music by Patrick Short (aka Electric Candles), who is better known as Kindest Cuts Photography by Michael Sanders of Electric […]
Working Together Making Comics with Ball, Kaul, Chomichuk and Radchenka
A long backyard hangout produces an in-depth discussion of the philosophy, business, and life of making comics and collaborating on art and writing. Featuring your host, Jonathan Ball, alongside Steven Kaul, GMB Chomichuk, and Lyndon Radchenka. Subscribe to the podcast: iTunes | Stitcher | GooglePlay | SoundCloud Music by Patrick Short (aka Electric Candles), who is better known as Kindest Cuts Photography […]
Book Launch for The Lightning of Possible Storms
On September 30, I launched my book The Lightning of Possible Storms (Book*hug Press) in a virtual event hosted by McNally Robinson Booksellers and MC’d by my editor for the book, the outstanding author Stuart Ross. You can find out more about the book at www.possiblestorms.com. You can watch the replay of the evening below, […]
Saleema Nawaz On Her Accidental Pandemic Novel And Her Writing Roots
Thrilled and privileged to have my wonderful friend Saleema Nawaz join the podcast guest roster! Do not miss her new book, Songs for the End of the World, which is available in paperback, audiobook, and ebook TODAY! Writing the Wrong Way with Jonathan Ball, PhD · Saleema Nawaz On Her Accidental Pandemic Novel And Her […]
The Seven Seas of Story
How do you move from an idea to a story? To have a story — a strong, well-developed story — you need to first focus on seven things. I call these the “Seven Cs of Story” but that looks bad on a piece of paper so I like the metaphor of the “Seven Seas of […]
Ranting, Raving, and Creative Careers with Lyndon Radchenka
Writer and comics letterer Lyndon Radchenka hosts me in his garage to discuss a variety of topics about starting and sustaining a creative career, from how to not drive your girlfriend up the wall to how to keep the lights on running a business. Visit Lyndon online at InfiniteStudio.ca where you can download a free […]
Lovecraft and Samurai, Kickstarter and Comics with Jordan Patrick Finn
Comics writer Jordan Patrick Finn on the Kickstarter for his upcoming graphic novel Death Kanji, the influence of Lovecraft, and his love for Kurosawa’s samurai. Jordan Patrick Finn is an indie comic writer and Lovecraft enthusiast from Ajax, Ontario. His debut graphic novel, Hellcraft, was self-published in 2018 with help from Kickstarter. Death Kanji, a samurai horror […]