We take on the mysteries of creativity, writing, and more every week. Listen in and find out why Mysterious Goings On with J. Alexander Greenwood is a favorite show for top-selling authors, leading creative thinkers, and people making a difference in our society. Named a 2022 Top 5 Literature Podcast by CrowdUltra and an Apple Podcasts "New & Noteworthy" show in 2016, MGO is also a 2019 People's Choice Podcast Awards nominee. Host J. Alexander Greenwood is an award-winning writer, public relations consultant, speaker, and former radio host and journalist.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 5 days 9 hours 30 minutes
Is Your Race Against Other Writers or Yourself?
Is writing a competitive sport? Alex discusses this in the context of his recent half-marathon attempt. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j-alexander-greenwood/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/j-alexander-greenwood/support
episode 6: Whither Indie Publishing? Three Authors Weigh In
Alex welcomes back Eden Baylee and Jason McIntyre.
Three Writers Walk Into A Pod
Alex is joined by acclaimed authors Eden Baylee and Jason McIntyre. In this freewheeling conversation, the trio discusses writing, indie publishing and more. Listen for their takes on their own foibles as well as things they wish readers knew about the entire writing process. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j-alexander-greenwood/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/j-alexander-greenwood/support
A Bloody Good Book Cover!
Alex shares info about the spooky new cover for Book 4 in his mystery series, Pilate's Blood. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j-alexander-greenwood/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/j-alexander-greenwood/support
A Spooky New Book Cover
Alex shares info about the spooky new cover for Book 3 and Book 5 in his mystery series, Pilate's Ghost and Pilate's 7. Designer Jason McIntyre is in the process of reimagining all the covers in the series, and we share the news here, as well as some exciting projects coming up later this year as we celebrate TEN YEARS of JOHN PILATE. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j-alexander-greenwood/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/j-alexander-greenwood/support
A Cheeky New Book Cover
Alex shares info about the cheeky new cover for Book 2 in his mystery series, Pilate's Key. Jason McIntyre is in the process of reimagining all the covers in the series, and we share the news here, as well as some exciting projects coming up later this year as we celebrate TEN YEARS of JOHN PILATE. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j-alexander-greenwood/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/j-alexander-greenwood/support
Chapter 35: The Eulogist
Alex covers some tips about writing and presenting a eulogy that speaks well of the dead...and yourself. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j-alexander-greenwood/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/j-alexander-greenwood/support
Chapter 34: Ho Ho Hello
Author Jason McIntyre returns to do a "Year in Review" with Alex. Enjoy and Happy Holidays...see you in 2019! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j-alexander-greenwood/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/j-alexander-greenwood/support
Chapter 33: Trevathan Rides Again!
Learn about Alex's latest book (which is actually his late Grandfather's) Big Cabin and Dispatches from the West. He shares the journey of this forgotten, 25-year-old unpublished novel from a dusty box to your Kindle. Speaking of lengthy waits, Alex updates you on the next John Pilate Mysteries project. Of course, it's Halloween, and Alex has some fun spooky podcasts he recommends you check out, including: Astonishing Legends, The Halloween Haunt, Halloween Unmasked, The Retroist and Hauntcast...
Chapter 32: Writing, Editing and Prison
Alex returns with a lively and often poignant discussion with editor and writer Robert Hayes, Jr., author of Stay Out of Prison: A Practical Guide to Avoiding Incarceration. Robert tells writers what they need to know about working with editors and the significance of a sketchy toilet. Robert has also spent time in some of Colorado's finest Graybar Hotels for bank robbery...