Segment 3 of this episode starts with Bruce and Sharon talking about character, and how effective character writing can help make stories strong. Schedule recaps and an examination of theories of extraterrestrial life dominate the discussion in this part of the episode.

About Sharon Skinner

Sharon Skinner is the author of numerous books and a number of short stories, including the Tavara Tinker Series. Her most recent title, The Exile's Gift, is available now from Brick Cave Media. She is online at https://sharonskinner.com or https://bookcoachingbysharon.com

About Bruce Davis

Bruce Davis is the author of many books and several short pieces of fiction. He writes science fiction, fantasy and non fiction. His most recent title, Silver Magic, is currently available from Brick Cave Media. He is online at https://brucecdavis.com

About Brick Cave Media®

Brick Cave Media is a 21st century book publisher blending traditional publishing acumen with tried and true relationship building to create books that are professionally crafted, fun to read, and impactful to our communities. Books and stories are available online at https://brickcave.media The Brick Cave Membership Community is called the BC Book Club, and you can join at http://bcbookclub.com.

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This segment of the episode kicks off with Sharon's recently read list. Bruce dives into and tries to read the Three Body Problem and talks about his struggles with the read.

Mentioned in this Episode: Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law Mary Roach Gulp: Adventures of the Alimentary Canal by Mary Roach The Body: A Guide for Occupants by Bill Bryson On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky by Kwame Mbalia The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson American Nations by Colin Woodard The Three Body Problem by Cixin Liu

About Sharon Skinner

Sharon Skinner is the author of numerous books and a number of short stories, including the Tavara Tinker Series. Her most recent title, The Exile's Gift, is available now from Brick Cave Media. She is online at https://sharonskinner.com or https://bookcoachingbysharon.com

About Bruce Davis

Bruce Davis is the author of many books and several short pieces of fiction. He writes science fiction, fantasy and non fiction. His most recent title, Silver Magic, is currently available from Brick Cave Media. He is online at https://brucecdavis.com

About Brick Cave Media®

Brick Cave Media is a 21st century book publisher blending traditional publishing acumen with tried and true relationship building to create books that are professionally crafted, fun to read, and impactful to our communities. Books and stories are available online at https://brickcave.media The Brick Cave Membership Community is called the BC Book Club, and you can join at http://bcbookclub.com.

Promotional Links

Links to books referenced in the Podcast may provide commissions to Brick Cave Media. So if you hear about a book, and want to support the podcast, buy it via the enclosed links.

This July 2024 episode starts with Bruce and Sharon examining Bruce's writing streak, including Profit and Loss, Profit Motives and Aluminum Magic. Both Bruce and Sharon deep dive of their writing updates.

Mentioned in this Episode: Profit and Loss by Bruce Davis: https://brickcaveclick.com/36oov1d Profit Motives by Bruce Davis: https://brickcaveclick.com/pzxiqgn Aluminum Magic by Bruce Davis: https://brickcaveclick.com/pxsdufg Among Thieves by M.J. Kuhne

About Sharon Skinner

Sharon Skinner is the author of numerous books and a number of short stories, including the Tavara Tinker Series. Her most recent title, The Exile's Gift, is available now from Brick Cave Media. She is online at https://sharonskinner.com or https://bookcoachingbysharon.com

About Bruce Davis

Bruce Davis is the author of many books and several short pieces of fiction. He writes science fiction, fantasy and non fiction. His most recent title, Silver Magic, is currently available from Brick Cave Media. He is online at https://brucecdavis.com

About Brick Cave Media®

Brick Cave Media is a 21st century book publisher blending traditional publishing acumen with tried and true relationship building to create books that are professionally crafted, fun to read, and impactful to our communities. Books and stories are available online at https://brickcave.media The Brick Cave Membership Community is called the BC Book Club, and you can join at http://bcbookclub.com.

Promotional Links

Links to books referenced in the Podcast may provide commissions to Brick Cave Media. So if you hear about a book, and want to support the podcast, buy it via the enclosed links.