The Idle Ink Podcast

by J.L. Corbett

Idle Ink is an online magazine which publishes the best in weird fiction on a monthly basis. On this podcast, editor J.L. Corbett chats to some of the writers whose work has appeared in Idle Ink the past, and attempts to get to know them as people, not just as writers. www.idleink.org

Podcast episodes

  • Season 1

  • Beth Kanter

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    Beth Kanter

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    Beth Kanter fills in JL about how to balance humour with truth, writing through difficult times and why JL should fear the menopause. Beth reminisces about her journey from journalism to teaching and all the things she’s learnt along the way. Beth also reads her flash fiction piece, “Lone Bird” – www.idleink.org/2022/05/07/lone-bird-by-beth-kanter/ Links: Twitter: www.twitter.com/beekaekae Instagram: www.instagram.com/beekaekae/ Website: www.bethkanter.com No Access Washington, DC: The Capital's Hidden Treasures, Haunts, and Forgotten Places: https://www.amazon.com/No-Access-Washington-Treasures-Forgotten/dp/1493032224 Great Food Finds Washington, DC: Delicious Food from the Nation's Capital: https://www.amazon.com/Great-Food-Finds-Washington-Delicious/dp/1493028154/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Music: Theme music: “Electronic Rock (King Around Here)” by AlexGrohl Reading background music: “Gentle Piano Meditation” by NaturesEye

  • Ken Wetherington

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    Ken Wetherington

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    JL chats with Ken Wetherington about his experiences with writing groups and the benefits of being an award-winning writer. Ken talks about his love of film and writing stories that feel cinematic. Ken also reads an excerpt from his short story, “Sui Generis” - idleink.org/2022/03/05/sui-generis-by-ken-wetherington/ Links: Website: https://kenwetherington.com Twitter: @KenWetherington Amazon: Santa Abella and Other Stories Harambee Literary Prize: First Runner-Up: THE BROTHERS EVANGER - Harambee Literary Prize Correction: In this episode, Ken states that his short story collection is due to be released in Autumn 2022, however it is actually due to be released in Spring 2023 Music: Theme music: “Electronic Rock (King Around Here)” by AlexGrohl Reading background music: “Canción Triste” by enrique27naveda

  • Cadeem Lalor

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    Cadeem Lalor

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    JL chats with Cadeem Lalor about how culture has influenced his identity and how this comes out in his writing. Cadeem talks about how to know which criticisms are useful and laments about the grind of querying agents. Cadeem also reads an excerpt from his short story, “Memory Catcher” - idleink.org/2020/08/01/memory-catcher-by-cadeem-lalor/ Links: Beacon: www.beacons.ai/moviegrapevine Twitter: www.twitter.com/CMoviegrapevine Music: Theme music: “Electronic Rock (King Around Here)” by AlexGrohl Reading background music: “Dark Sad Ambient Piano” by Ashot-Danielyan-Composer

  • Molly Andrea-Ryan

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    Molly Andrea-Ryan

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    JL and Molly Andrea-Ryan get existential as they discuss the idea of writing to find meaning. They chat about their oddly similar post-university experiences of dealing with burnout whilst working retail and the terror of attaching your name to creative non-fiction. Molly also reads an excerpt from her story, “Idle Hands” - idleink.org/2022/08/06/idle-hands-by-molly-andrea-ryan/ Links: Twitter: www.twitter.com/mollyandrearyan Instagram: www.instagram.com/mollyandrearyan Music: Theme music: “Electronic Rock (King Around Here)” by AlexGrohl Reading background music: “Please Calm My Mind” by Lesfm

  • Kevin M. Casin

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    Kevin M. Casin

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    JL chats to fellow lit mag editor Kevin M. Casin about the stress of running a magazine and dealing with the eternal urge to take on way too many projects. Kevin talks about the importance of representation in the lit scene and why he’s proud to give a platform to queer and BIPOC writers. Kevin also reads an excerpt from his story, “The Binding of Light and Fire” – www.idleink.org/2022/10/01/the-binding-of-light-and-fire-by-kevin-m-casin/ Links: Tree and Stone Magazine: www.tree-and-stone.com/ Twitter: twitter.com/kevinthedruid Instagram: www.instagram.com/kevinthedruid/ Website: www.kevinmcasin.com Music: Theme music: “Electronic Rock (King Around Here)” by AlexGrohl Reading background music: “Cinematic Fairy Tale Story (Main)” by Daddy’s Music