Ian Totten is the author of The Blood Gods trilogy, as well as Throwaway Girls of Olympia and others. With a passion of true crime, he hosts his podcast - THE DEATHCAST.  A special thanks to Ian for coming back onto the podcast for my return. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-brightside/support

Melissa Pyrch is a teacher, writer and speaker with over twenty years of experience teaching English to high school students. In this episode we talk about her upcoming book BEYOND THE BELL, designed to teach some of the valuable lessons of life that classes don’t cover. Her insight is extremely valuable, and this conversation covers many topics that are bound to teach everyone, adults and teens alike, something new. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-brightside/support

C D’Angelo is a four time best selling author known for her work The Difference; a compelling tale of a psychotherapist trying to find herself and change her mindset by digging into her family’s past. A Psychotherapist herself, C talks about mental health and explains certain facets with diligence and expertise. Her talk on publishing and Pitch Parties is nothing short of educational making this the perfect episode for any writer to experience. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-brightside/support

Mike Baron returns to the Michael Brightside Podcast with his latest work Thin Blue Line: a comic that dives into the world of riots, police, anarchy, and so much more. I’m this episode we talk about society, and some of the consequences that occur when writing follows a narrative. Mike also dives into his three rules of writing, which every writer should take to heart and remember.  Help Mike and the crew reach their 50k goal on their crowdfund to help police officers get Brazilian Jujitsu training for a year to eighteen months! I full heartedly believe in this effort they are making, and as someone who’s trained in Jujitsu myself, I know for certain that it’s worth it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-brightside/support

Laurel of the author of Last Goodbye, a college tale that dives into the experience of college for several individuals whos paths might mean more than you realize. In this adventurous conversation, Michael takes his podcast on the road for his first ever in person episode! Experience the joy, the laughs, the jokes, the fun, and ultimatly the emotional conversation between Michael and Laurel that is nothign short of fulfilling. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-brightside/support

NL is the author of The Perilous Road To Her, a poet, and fraud investigator who is driven by creating works that address modern social issues. In this episode we talk about the issues that can be solved, the outcome of our pasts in our present, and the inspiration behind her incredible work. This episode is wonderful, with NL’s humble personality creating a great talking environment! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-brightside/support

Jennifer Winters is an author and educator with a passion for the horror genre. Her work spans across several anthologies and podcast dramas that dive into the fearful side of being human. In this episode, we talk about her process, creativity, fear, and where her amazing stories were inspired! A must listen for those who are looking to see the different avenues horror writing can take you. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-brightside/support

W. B. Welch is the author of Rose’s Gold, a fascinating tale of the human condition and the way loneliness can effect the way we function on a base level. Through this amazing episode we talk about what it means to be human, the things we go through that shape us into who we are, how we perceive publishing, and how writing is a history of who we are as individuals. W. B. Is also in a battle against Chronic Lyme Disease, a painful and uncomfortable disease that has changed every day life. W. B. Welch Links: Website: https://www.wbwelch.com Rose's Gold Pre-Order: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B097S7HMLV Mailing list signup: http://eepurl.com/hzWcvb GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/74835983 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-brightside/support

Phil Baisley is an educator, writer, poet, and musician with a very unique background in the Quaker community. We talk about his experiences as a pastor, academia, perspective, and so much more that will leave you thinking. One of the biggest topics, is that of those who hold different beliefs, yet still getting along because were all human after all. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-brightside/support

M. R. Rutter is the author of Dangerous Ground, a fantastic and thrilling story of what lies below the surface of the ground we walk. If you’re into forensics, then this is the episode for you! (We’ve all wanted to know how to hide a body, admit it) and to further the topic of bones, we talk about religion and the different creatures that hide within it. We talked about so many topics in this conversation that you are most definitely bound to learn something new. Tune in! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-brightside/support