Writers Drinking Whiskey
Welcome to your literary happy hour, Writers Drinking Whiskey, the show where you find more than your next read: you find your next AUTHOR, along with cocktail recipes, travel advice, life hacks, and book readings from the authors themselves. Hosted by award-winning author William R. Hincy, the show takes #booktok to another level with engaging, in-depth, and merrily irreverent conversations with today’s most interesting writers. And for our writers joining us, there are plenty of creative writing tips, fiction writing tricks, and authors reading their work.
All episodes include video and first premiere on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@WritersDrinking
Episodes
69 episodes
Peace through failure | author Dale Stromberg on the importance of trying for your dreams
Join us for a candid episode of Writers Drinking Whiskey, where we explore the reality behind writing a novel and the lessons every aspiring author should know. Dive into honest discussions about the difference between talent and the work requi...
The missing plane | inside the mind of MH370 investigator Jeff Wise
Join us in welcoming aviation journalist and author Jeff Wise to Writers Drinking Whiskey for a riveting discussion about the mysterious disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370. Jeff, author of "The Taking of MH370" and "Extreme ...
Exploring the Occult: Hurricane Katrina, Casket Girls, and the Eternal Allure of Vampires
Learn more about Marita Voyvod-Crandle: https://www.maritawoywodcrandle.com/ For exclusive perks and free fiction, join the crew on Substack. All of these WDW episodes are there, as well as host William R. Hincy's bonkers, rock-n-r...
Stolen skulls, mystic beasts, and secret societies
Learn more about Colin Dickey here: https://colindickey.com/Join host William R. Hincy on Writers Drinking Whiskey for an engaging conversation with author Colin Dickey, as they delve into the underworlds of UFOs, conspiracy theories, m...
The Literary Rebel's Guide: Richie Billing on Writing Against the Grain
Learn more about guest Richie Billings here: https://richiebilling.com/ For exclusive perks and free fiction, join the crew on Substack. All of these WDW episodes are there, as well as host William R. Hincy's bonkers, rock-n-roll s...
The Art of Reader Engagement | Substance Over Subscribers
Join Sean's Substack: https://substack.com/@seannordquistThis episode delves into the captivating world of historical figures like Henry Morgan, exploring how their stories inspire new narratives and the art of putting a unique twist on...
Telling your story is cathartic | Discussing mothman with Tobias Wayland
Find more about Tobias and his work here: https://www.singularfortean.com/We're talking mothman and the catharsis of telling your story, no matter how weird it is, in a judgement-free en...
Writing with audacity in the age of fan fiction
On this episode of Writers Drinking Whiskey, authors William R. Hincy and Sienna Frost (Faye) discuss their quest to write a masterpiece in a landscape of reboots, rehashes, and AI slop. Learn more about Sienna Frost (Faye): https:...
Are our imaginations more powerful than we realize?
Learn more about Joshua Cutchin: https://www.joshuacutchin.com/Do phantoms lurk beyond the Fourth Wall? Could our imagination be what ties anomalous phenomenon together, from ghosts to...
From oral storytelling to LitRPG - author Seth Ring discusses shaping your authentic author journey
Power Levels to start the show…Storytelling: 56Laughs: 89Heart: 76Sobriety: -150Power Levels to end the showStorytelling: 6Laughs: 8Heart: 7Drunkenness: 15,009LitRPG author Seth Ring stops by the ...
True Crime With a Whiskey Chaser | The Prosecutors pod visit the bar
Check out The Prosecutors podcast here: https://prosecutorspodcast.com/about-the-podcast/On this episode of Writers Drinking Whiskey, we're chatting with hosts of The Prosecutors true crime podcast, Alice LaCour and Brett Talley. Join us...
Crime Fiction and the Call of the Unsolved | WDW with Reed Farrel Coleman
What takes precedence, the laws of God, Society or man? Bestselling author Reed Farrel Coleman stops by Writers Drinking Whiskey to discuss the true crime inspirations for his crime fiction, and to share some drinks, laughs, and writing tips.&n...
Indie writing is the FUTURE | Sci-Fi author Rohan O'Duill discusses indie fiction, AI, & Irish jokes
Think independently in every aspect of life—including your writing. In this episode of Writers Drinking Whiskey, you'll get an uncensored and unfiltered look at the creative process and how it is changing in today's age of independent publishin...
From traumatic brain injury to emerging author | LitRPG author Jason J. Willis
After a traumatic brain injury left him with a rare form of amnesia, Jason J. Willis reconnected with the world through reading, transforming his personality in unexpected ways and leading to a lifelong love of storytelling. In this thought-pro...
Real Writers Push Through the Bad Ideas | Writers Drinking Whiskey with Sandra Arnold
Have you ever crashed a hot air balloon? Hear the harrowing (and quite hilarious) tale from author Sandra Arnold. We also discuss overcoming grief and she reads some of her truly scintillating flash fiction. Today’s drinking game: ...
From Stage to Story to Podcast | Short Story Today host John Savino
Grab your favorite bourbon (or tea) and pull up a stool because we’re having a free-flowing conversation fueled by whiskey and a passion for the short story. On this episode of Writers Drinking Whiskey, host William R. Hincy sits down with the ...
🩸 The Oldest Vampire Legends & The Future of Horror Writing w/ JD Barker | Writers Drinking Whiskey
You’re not just a reader—you’re a seeker of dark truths. Ever wonder why vampire myths exist in nearly every culture? What if there’s something real behind the legend? Bestselling author JD Barker joins host William R. Hincy to unravel the orig...
Consumerism, writing collaborations, and reading Kafka in 2nd Grade | Linda Joffe Hull on WDW
What does reading Kafka’s “Metamorphosis” at 8 years old do to a person? Well, it may just lead to becoming a writer, or getting an economy degree, or becoming a lifelong book thief... Join us for a lively chat about childhood, economics, and g...
Studying Sasquatch: Science beefs, hostile audiences, & weighing the evidence with Dr. Jeff Meldrum
Are you the kind of person who questions everything? Do you crave the stories that exist on the edges of reality—the ones that challenge what we think we know? If so, get yourself a cold one and pull up a stool.In this episode of Writer...
Catharsis, horror, and stiff drinks – an illuminating chat with horror author Vaugh A. Jackson
What is it about darkness that intrigues us, even beckons us? Join us as we speculate on the darkness, delve into the darkness, and laugh in the face of fear. Today’s drinking game: drink whenever we say “horror!”Sponsors…<...
Dying on the job - a cop's life (and death) | Mark Bergin on Writers Drinking Whiskey
After dying twice on his job as a cop, Mark Bergin retired from the force and transitioned to a new career: writing. Join us for a drink as we discuss high-speed chases, his time as a reporter prior to joining law enforcement, what happens when...
You ain't never seen a book like me - talking Pirates of Appalachia with William R. Hincy
The show has been hijacked! To celebrate the serialization of host William R. Hincy's epic absurdist satire, PIRATES OF APPALACHIA, a few illustrious (and tipsy) members of the Writers Drinking Whiskey community stop by to turn the tables and i...
Bomba Dancing and Quoting the Raven | Writers Drinking Whiskey with Jessica L. Sparrow
Connecting with writers and discussing the trials and tribulations, the successes and failures, the tips and pitfalls, is REWARDING. And if that’s corny, well, we don’t care! Join author Jessica L. Sparrow as we dare to be corny and discuss her...
Poetry, Fishing and Day Kink | Adam Vines on Writers Drinking Whiskey
Poet Adam Vines joins the show to discuss managing a fishing lake, social media's impact on poetry, Day Kink (his collaborative poetry collection, honestly), and to read some of his poetry. Adam Vines is editor of Birmingham Poetry...
Black Panthers, Sasquatch, and Middle School | Michael Mayes with William R. Hincy
Are there shadow cats roaming North America, large unknown wood apes lurking about in the forests, and strange little beans populating middle schools from sea to shining sea? Join a special episode of WRITERS DRINKING WHISKEY: Storytellers and ...
