Two amateur authors and amateur humans—Daniel and Dina—discuss all things writing and books, and re-tell chaotic life adventures from cults to exes that think they’re horses. We’ve got you covered in this comedic and sarcastic, life-centered podcast. Follow us as we fail to not make it weird.
Daniel Quigley is a fantasy author and Jar Jar Binks enthusiast who lives in Atlanta, Georgia with his beautiful wife, daughter, and far too many animals. When he's not writing stories about drunken swords, snarky zombies, cryptids, or electrical magicians (electricians, if you will), he can be found coaching soccer.
Award-winning author, Dina S. spends her evenings with her two dogs, harassing her husband to the brink of insanity, and obsessing over all things teal. She uses her free time to bring worlds to life through her writing as seen in Author Shout winning novel Nothing Special, anthology Heroes, and several volumes of eZine Straight on till Morning. Dina’s life is spent enduring the hot, humid sunsets of Florida, known to the natives as the Armpit Climate, but to the lovely tourists as The Eternal Vacation Climate. You can watch her on the Don’t Make It Weird Podcast, where her life adventures, and stories continue. Find her on X @DinasaurusD or Threads @Dinasaurusdmiw.
Sean is a father, a maker, a musician and a mechanical engineering lab manager based out of the San Francisco Bay Area.
When he’s not spending hours editing Daniel’s nonsense out of the show, you’ll probably find him with some whiskey, watching football or making something cool in his garage.
Writer, Photographer, Bad Boi of the Cult
Rance D. Denton is a multifaceted creative professional based in Baltimore, Maryland. He is an author, actor, podcaster, historical reenactor, and martial artist. Denton has contributed poetry, prose, academic publications, and journalism to various platforms. He co-edited the anthology "Through the Veil: Stories of Monsters and Hidden Worlds, Inside and Out" and authored "His Ragged Company: A Testimony of Elias Faust," a novel blending elements of the Western and fantasy genres. In addition to his creative pursuits, Denton has engaged in academic research, including a study titled "Secrets of Sex and Innocence in Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure: A Profile of Purity Using Three Common Philosophies." He resides in Baltimore with his partner and their pets.
Shannon Bright is an American author known for her debut romantic comedy novel, "Every Wish Way," published on September 19, 2023. The story follows Iza, a woman who, after accidentally summoning a wish-granting stranger named Beckett, embarks on a journey to find love and self-discovery. The novel has been praised for its humor and heart, appealing to fans of authors like Erin Sterling and Ann Aguirre.
In addition to her writing career, Shannon Bright works as an auto body technician in the Midwest, where she lives with her husband and two cats. She has been crafting stories since childhood and is honored to share her daydreams with readers.