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Tell The Damn Story #130: How Do You Tell This Story? Dance, Sing, Draw, Write!

Posted on March 13, 2020 by Alex Simmons Says

We’re two days early! Yes we are! In light of the quickly escalating coronavirus, Alex and Chris discuss social distancing and the hardships and blessings that presents to creatives. Ideas and opinions abound and we are interested in what you … Continue reading →

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Tell The Damn Story #108: TO FEED THE BEAST

Posted on October 13, 2019 by Alex Simmons Says

Every writer of any success will tell aspiring creatives to read constantly, so today Chris and Alex explore the ecstasy that is reading — with special guest … “the goddess” Tina Ryan! Click here to hear! *During the show I … Continue reading →

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Tell The Damn Story #101: Where Can Writers Find Support? Sisters In Crime!

Posted on August 25, 2019 by Alex Simmons Says

Alex and Chris introduce another interview from the Deadly Ink Mystery Writers Conference. Today we hear from not one but two local presidents of the national Sisters in Crime mystery writers organization, New Jersey President Linda Rawlins and Delaware Valley … Continue reading →

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Tell The Damn Story #97: Dreams, Goals and Michael Uslan, The Man Who Owned Batman

Posted on July 28, 2019 by Alex Simmons Says

Chris is back from the wilds of creative career contemplation, and Alex has returned from panels and presentations at the San Diego Comic Con!  They’re here to share some insight on the challenges of pursuing your goals and dreams. and … Continue reading →

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Tell The Damn Story #93: Life As A Story Pool = Inspiration, Imitation, Perspiration & Innovation

Posted on June 30, 2019 by Alex Simmons Says

There are so many things that influence our storytelling. If we only scratch the surface we wind up repeating what’s gone before, in almost the same “voice.” But diving deeper into our own thoughts, feelings, and experiences helps separate imitation … Continue reading →

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Tell The Damn Story Unplugged: Alex Simmons Asks, WHY BLACKJACK? Pt. 2

Posted on October 17, 2018 by Alex Simmons Says

As a new book prepares to launch, Alex continues to explore the appeal of his action adventure creation, ARRON DAY aka BLACKJACK. He starts here with the first of several interviews, with Blackjack artists and fans, to learn why tales … Continue reading →

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WHY BLACKJACK?

Posted on October 14, 2018 by Alex Simmons Says

INTERVIEWS WITH THE ARTISTS AND FANS THAT KNOW…   This is the first of several interviews with the people that helped prove stories about a 1930s African-American soldier of fortune has mass appeal. As new books and a few other … Continue reading →

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Tell The Damn Story-Unplugged: Chris w mystery author A. J. Sidransky

Posted on October 1, 2018 by Alex Simmons Says

Authors A.J. Sidransky shares his best writing habits and tips with Chris Ryan.
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Tell The Damn Story (Flashback) “Character …”

Posted on April 1, 2018 by Alex Simmons Says

Greetings All, Once again, we creatives (Chris & myself) are off doing what we doing what we do, which is why we couldn’t record an episode for today.  So we’re turning back the clock to a previous episode, with some … Continue reading →

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Do Heroes Matter? Part 1

Posted on April 1, 2018 by Alex Simmons Says

With the popularity of the movies and TV series from Marvel and DC Comics, including the extremely successful Black Panther film, the word “hero” has taken a prominent place in the minds of the masses. But what is a hero? … Continue reading →

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