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The John D. Sperry Podcast is entertainment and insight into the experience, process, and writing of author John D. Sperry. You will be treated to John's novels, one chapter at a time, in a serial audio format read for you by the author and other actors as well as commentary following each chapter giving insight and anecdotes about the writing and the process.
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Wednesday May 20, 2020
Wednesday May 20, 2020
Laddin finds himself in an uncomfortable situation on enemy ground, and Zade will stop at nothing until she finds out what happened to Laddin. Find out why I was so proud of myself writing these chapters, and how I feel about sub-plotting.
Wednesday May 27, 2020
Wednesday May 27, 2020
Laddin finds himself in transition with a little help from his ... friend? I talk a little bit about religion in sci-fi and how I like to keep the plot moving when there needs to be a transition.
Saturday May 30, 2020
Saturday May 30, 2020
On this episode of Full Request Interview Special, I have the privilege of speaking with Regency Spy/Romance author Laura Beers. Laura is the author of more than 20 novels despite only being in the writing game for two and half years and has enjoyed great success in her genre. Join us as we talk about writing, publishing, and so much more. Laura can be found at authorlaurabeers.com and on social media at Laura Beers. Her books are available in digital formats and can be found on AMazon.com and at your nearby brick and mortar bookstore.
Friday Jun 05, 2020
Friday Jun 05, 2020
Laddin gets back from Pluto Station to discover that his entire life has changed. Hear about how emotional I get when I read this chapter to my 7th grade students, and we have another installment of "What's Good In Audio." Get your Kleenex ready because this one's a tear-jerker.
Wednesday Jun 10, 2020
Wednesday Jun 10, 2020
Laddin finds himself at very crucial part of his story where he must make a decision to rescue Zade or leave planet Earth and save his own skin. Find out why these two chapters were almost the end of the book, and how I decided if LAMP was going to be a YA or Middle Grade novel.
Wednesday Jun 17, 2020
Wednesday Jun 17, 2020
And so the story changes. Find out what has happened to Laddin after two years with the LAMP on a new planet. How will his past determine his present? Also, get some insight into the process of creating new characters and new worlds, and find out how my youngest child got her name from a classic horror novel.
Visit www.johndsperry.com to submit questions that I'll answer on the podcast!
Wednesday Jun 24, 2020
Wednesday Jun 24, 2020
Jacco has deceived Laddin about whether or not Kimber is at the Parade of Brides. Find out what happens when Laddin discovers that he lied! Hear about how I came up with the Parade idea,and get my input on adding characters and why they all need to be meaningful in their ow corner of the novel.
Wednesday Jul 01, 2020
Wednesday Jul 01, 2020
I'm taking a quick summer break this week, but I will be back next week with two new chapters of LAMP! If you're in the US, Happy Independence Day! Everywhere else in the world, I'll miss you, but hang in there; in the words of the Terminator, "I'll be back."
Wednesday Jul 08, 2020
Wednesday Jul 08, 2020
HOLY COW! 4 Chapters this week! Laddin confronts Kimber then heads back to Earth with a plan! I've spared you all my commentary this week so you can just enjoy the story.
Wednesday Jul 15, 2020
Wednesday Jul 15, 2020
Things reach a boiling point with Kimber as Laddin--disguised as Alin Basra--wants so badly to reveal his true identity to her. Get my two cents on developing individual scenes in a book, and check out what's good in audio: does the CIA write heavy metal power ballads?