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Autumn Widdoes's avatar

He’s a real person! Enjoying the interview.

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Miguel S.'s avatar

Banger of a pod Ray. Really enjoyed listening to this, you are a great host! Also you mentioned something about dipping your toes into micro/flash fiction and that's kinda my jam so if ever want any pointers, just hit me up!

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Ray Downs's avatar

Thank you so much for listening. I will!

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Nolan Green's avatar

Just starting listening but I had to stop to comment on your opening… Bill Hicks ruled!!!! Nice work, Ray

Ok, back to the show…

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Ray Downs's avatar

Definitely one of his funniest bits, even if he punches down a little on the Waffle House waitress. Still hilarious though.

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Stephanie Sweeney's avatar

I really enjoyed listening to this! Feel like I got to know Clancy a bit.

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Ray Downs's avatar

Thank you for listening! Really happy you enjoyed it.

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Clancy Steadwell's avatar

Oh gosh, I hope it was a pleasant introduction ha!

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Stephanie Sweeney's avatar

I mean, the introduction was through your writing - the voice and conversation was another dimension! It's clear you really enjoy talking about craft, which is always a pleasure to listen to.

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Clancy Steadwell's avatar

Thanks Stephanie. I do indeed like talking craft!

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Lori K's avatar

Great podcast, love hearing both your opinions on fiction and substack. I enjoy when others give their input on something they’ve read. How it affected them. That’s why I started my Selected Stacks section. If you guys are ever into giving a recommendation and little review of a substack that writes mostly short stories, I would love to include it.

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Ray Downs's avatar

Thanks for listening, Lori!

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Peter Smetanick's avatar

Finally got around to finishing this one, great job Ray and Clancy! On to the next one...but just wanted to say I really enjoyed the discussion about writing on Substack or anywhere online. Also loved Clancy's words concerning plot and description. I also think those bits of great description seem to just come out when in the midst of writing. Hard to plan those it seems. Oh and writing yourself into a corner...how many times have I done that...? Too many. Thanks again for this guys, really enjoyed it!

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Obsidian Blackbird.'s avatar

Fantastic man! I loved all that. Im a big fan of yours and his... So weird the algorith put us together...

Go ROBOTS !

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