Episodes

Friday Jan 26, 2024
Episode 136 - Canon Events: Creative Research
Friday Jan 26, 2024
Friday Jan 26, 2024
This week, Marshall, Nick, Gabe, LP, and Wil start a new series discussing the works that have influenced them as writers. In this episode, LP and Nick share the works that form their creative research. Use the links below to read the books yourself!
Links mentioned during the show:
John Rechy’s The Miraculous Day of Amalia Gomez
Alice Walker’s the Color Purple
James Baldwin’s Go Tell It on the Mountain
Chuck Palahniuk’s Invisible Monsters or Fight Club
Support the Show:
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Marshall:
- Website: www.marshallcarr.com
- Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com
- Twitter: @darthpops
Nick:
- Website: www.brightinks.org
- Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org
- Twitter: @BrightInks
Wil:
- Email: wil@justkeepwriting.org
- Twitter: @wil_ralston
- Instagram: @wilsartrules
Brent:
- Twitter: @BrentCLambert
- @fiyahlitmag
- Fiyah Lit Magazine
LP:
- Email: lpkindred@wandering.shop
- Twitter: @LPKindred
- Linktr.ee/lpkindred
Now, just keep writing!

Friday Jan 12, 2024
Episode 135 - Magic Systems: A Necessary Chaos (Part 4)
Friday Jan 12, 2024
Friday Jan 12, 2024
This week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil sit back down with Brent to talk about his novella, A Necessary Chaos from Neon Hemlock. This time it’s all about magic systems! There will be spoilers, so buy this book now!
Links mentioned during the show:
Support the Show:
Contact us!
Marshall:
- Website: www.marshallcarr.com
- Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com
- Twitter: @darthpops
Nick:
- Website: www.brightinks.org
- Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org
- Twitter: @BrightInks
Wil:
- Email: wil@justkeepwriting.org
- Twitter: @wil_ralston
- Instagram: @wilsartrules
Brent:
- Twitter: @BrentCLambert
- @fiyahlitmag
- Fiyah Lit Magazine
LP:
- Email: lpkindred@wandering.shop
- Twitter: @LPKindred
- Linktr.ee/lpkindred
Now, just keep writing!

Friday Dec 29, 2023
Episode 134 - Suyi Davies Okungbowa: Son of the Storm
Friday Dec 29, 2023
Friday Dec 29, 2023
This week, Marshall, Nick, Brent, and and Wil welcome back Suyi Davies Okungbowa to talk about his epic fantasy novel Son of the Storm.
Note: There are a few spoilers so pick up the book and the sequel, Warrior of the Wind now!
Links mentioned during the show:
Support the Show:
Contact us!
Marshall:
- Website: www.marshallcarr.com
- Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com
- Twitter: @darthpops
Nick:
- Website: www.brightinks.org
- Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org
- Twitter: @BrightInks
Wil:
- Email: wil@justkeepwriting.org
- Twitter: @wil_ralston
- Instagram: @wilsartrules
Brent:
- Twitter: @BrentCLambert
- @fiyahlitmag
- Fiyah Lit Magazine
LP:
- Email: lpkindred@wandering.shop
- Twitter: @LPKindred
- Linktr.ee/lpkindred
Now, just keep writing!

Friday Dec 15, 2023
Episode 133 - A Necessary Chaos (Part 3)
Friday Dec 15, 2023
Friday Dec 15, 2023
This week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil sit back down with Brent to talk about his novella, A Necessary Chaos from Neon Hemlock. This time it’s all about writing through hard times. There will be spoilers, so buy this book now!
Links mentioned during the show:
Support the Show:
Contact us!
Marshall:
- Website: www.marshallcarr.com
- Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com
- Twitter: @darthpops
Nick:
- Website: www.brightinks.org
- Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org
- Twitter: @BrightInks
Wil:
- Email: wil@justkeepwriting.org
- Twitter: @wil_ralston
- Instagram: @wilsartrules
Brent:
- Twitter: @BrentCLambert
- @fiyahlitmag
- Fiyah Lit Magazine
LP:
- Email: lpkindred@wandering.shop
- Twitter: @LPKindred
- Linktr.ee/lpkindred
Now, just keep writing!

Friday Dec 01, 2023
Episode 132 - Refuse to Be Done (Part 7)
Friday Dec 01, 2023
Friday Dec 01, 2023
This week, Nick, LP, and Wil welcome back JKW co-hosts Gabriel F. Salmerón, Sameem Siddiqui, and Shingai Njeri Kagunda to continue their discussion of Refuse to Be Done by Matt Bell.
Links mentioned during the show:
Sameem Siddiqui
Gabriel F. Salmerón
Shingai Njeri Kagunda
Support the Show:
Contact us!
Marshall:
- Website: www.marshallcarr.com
- Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com
- Twitter: @darthpops
Nick:
- Website: www.brightinks.org
- Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org
- Twitter: @BrightInks
Wil:
- Email: wil@justkeepwriting.org
- Twitter: @wil_ralston
- Instagram: @wilsartrules
Brent:
- Twitter: @BrentCLambert
- @fiyahlitmag
- Fiyah Lit Magazine
LP:
- Email: lpkindred@wandering.shop
- Twitter: @LPKindred
- Linktr.ee/lpkindred
Now, just keep writing!

Friday Nov 17, 2023
Episode 131 - A Necessary Chaos (Part 2)
Friday Nov 17, 2023
Friday Nov 17, 2023
This week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil sit back down with Brent to talk about his novella, A Necessary Chaos from Neon Hemlock. This time it’s all about world building and character. There will be spoilers, so buy this book now!
Links mentioned during the show:
Support the Show:
Contact us!
Marshall:
- Website: www.marshallcarr.com
- Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com
- Twitter: @darthpops
Nick:
- Website: www.brightinks.org
- Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org
- Twitter: @BrightInks
Wil:
- Email: wil@justkeepwriting.org
- Twitter: @wil_ralston
- Instagram: @wilsartrules
Brent:
- Twitter: @BrentCLambert
- @fiyahlitmag
- Fiyah Lit Magazine
LP:
- Email: lpkindred@wandering.shop
- Twitter: @LPKindred
- Linktr.ee/lpkindred
Now, just keep writing!

Friday Nov 03, 2023
Episode 130 - Refuse to Be Done (Part 6)
Friday Nov 03, 2023
Friday Nov 03, 2023
This week, Nick, LP, and Wil welcome back JKW co-hosts Gabriel F. Salmerón, Sameem Siddiqui, and Shingai Njeri Kagunda to continue their discussion of Refuse to Be Done by Matt Bell.
Links mentioned during the show:
Sameem Siddiqui
Gabriel F. Salmerón
Shingai Njeri Kagunda
Support the Show:
Contact us!
Marshall:
- Website: www.marshallcarr.com
- Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com
- Twitter: @darthpops
Nick:
- Website: www.brightinks.org
- Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org
- Twitter: @BrightInks
Wil:
- Email: wil@justkeepwriting.org
- Twitter: @wil_ralston
- Instagram: @wilsartrules
Brent:
- Twitter: @BrentCLambert
- @fiyahlitmag
- Fiyah Lit Magazine
LP:
- Email: lpkindred@wandering.shop
- Twitter: @LPKindred
- Linktr.ee/lpkindred
Now, just keep writing!

Friday Oct 20, 2023
Episode 129 - Refuse to Be Done (Part 5)
Friday Oct 20, 2023
Friday Oct 20, 2023
This week, Nick, LP, and Wil welcome back new JKW co-hosts Gabriel F. Salmerón, and Sameem Siddiqui to continue their discussion of Refuse to Be Done by Matt Bell.
Links mentioned during the show:
Sameem Siddiqui
Gabriel F. Salmerón
Support the Show:
Contact us!
Marshall:
- Website: www.marshallcarr.com
- Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com
- Twitter: @darthpops
Nick:
- Website: www.brightinks.org
- Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org
- Twitter: @BrightInks
Wil:
- Email: wil@justkeepwriting.org
- Twitter: @wil_ralston
- Instagram: @wilsartrules
Brent:
- Twitter: @BrentCLambert
- @fiyahlitmag
- Fiyah Lit Magazine
LP:
- Email: lpkindred@wandering.shop
- Twitter: @LPKindred
- Linktr.ee/lpkindred
Now, just keep writing!

Friday Oct 06, 2023
Episode 128 - A Necessary Chaos
Friday Oct 06, 2023
Friday Oct 06, 2023
This week, Marshall, Nick, Wil, and LP talk to Brent about his novella, A Necessary Chaos from Neon Hemlock. Buy this book now!
Links mentioned during the show:
Support the Show:
Contact us!
Marshall:
- Website: www.marshallcarr.com
- Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com
- Twitter: @darthpops
Nick:
- Website: www.brightinks.org
- Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org
- Twitter: @BrightInks
Wil:
- Email: wil@justkeepwriting.org
- Twitter: @wil_ralston
- Instagram: @wilsartrules
Brent:
- Twitter: @BrentCLambert
- @fiyahlitmag
- Fiyah Lit Magazine
LP:
- Email: lpkindred@wandering.shop
- Twitter: @LPKindred
- Linktr.ee/lpkindred
Now, just keep writing!

Friday Sep 22, 2023
Episode 127 - Refuse to Be Done (Part 4)
Friday Sep 22, 2023
Friday Sep 22, 2023
This week, Nick, and LP welcome back JKW co-hosts Gabriel F. Salmerón, Sameem Siddiqui, and Shingai Njeri Kagunda to continue their discussion of Refuse to Be Done by Matt Bell.
Links mentioned during the show:
Sameem Siddiqui
Gabriel F. Salmerón
Shingai Njeri Kagunda
–Episode 60 - JKW While Black: What If...? feat. Shingai Njeri Kagunda
Support the Show:
Contact us!
Marshall:
- Website: www.marshallcarr.com
- Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com
- Twitter: @darthpops
Nick:
- Website: www.brightinks.org
- Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org
- Twitter: @BrightInks
Wil:
- Email: wil@justkeepwriting.org
- Twitter: @wil_ralston
- Instagram: @wilsartrules
Brent:
- Twitter: @BrentCLambert
- @fiyahlitmag
- Fiyah Lit Magazine
LP:
- Email: lpkindred@wandering.shop
- Twitter: @LPKindred
- Linktr.ee/lpkindred
Now, just keep writing!