Clay McLeod Chapman creates dark, imaginative stories that move between fiction, theater, and live performance. As an author and the creator behind the long-running Pumpkin Pie Show, he has built a career around transforming ideas into unforgettable experiences.

His work demonstrates the power of storytelling as a living art form, blending written words with performance and audience connection. Through novels, short fiction, and stage work, Clay continues exploring the strange, emotional, and unexpected corners of human experience.

In this episode:

• Developing a unique voice across fiction and performance
• Building a long-running creative project through persistence
• Transforming unusual ideas into compelling stories
• Exploring the relationship between writing and live art
• Creati ...