ShadowPublications.com is the home for Paul E Cooley's tales of psychological suspense, science fiction, thriller, and dark urban fantasy. Visit http://shadowpublications.com. Some Mysteries Should Not Be Solved.
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Writers talking about writing. Writers talking about publishing. Writers talking about life. Authors Terry Mixon, Paul E Cooley, and Veronica Giguerre interview, babble, and usually cover a number of disassociated topics.
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Fifty years ago, Mira, humanity’s last hope to find new resources, exited the solar system bound for Proxima Centauri b. Seven years into her mission, all transmissions ceased without warning. Mira and her crew were presumed lost. Humanity, unified during her construction, splintered into insurgency and rebellion. Now, an outpost orbiting Pluto has detected a distress call from an unpowered object entering Sol space: Mira has returned. When all attempts at communications fail, S&R Black, a S ...
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Author David Wood and guests talk about the writing life, the craft, and how to succeed in publishing.
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Sacculina - Episode 08 - Lunch Support the podcast by purchasing Sacculina Ebook available from Amazon Become a member for exclusive content Written by Paul E Cooley Text Copyright: ©2025 Paul E Cooley Audiobook Copyright: ©2025 Paul E Cooley Support the podcast and get access to published and unpublished books all voiced by the author! If you are …
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Sacculina - Episode 07 - Protector Support the podcast by purchasing Sacculina Ebook available from Amazon Become a member for exclusive content Written by Paul E Cooley Text Copyright: ©2025 Paul E Cooley Audiobook Copyright: ©2025 Paul E Cooley Support the podcast and get access to published and unpublished books all voiced by the author! If you …
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Sacculina - Episode 06 - Party Support the podcast by purchasing Sacculina Ebook available from Amazon Become a member for exclusive content Written by Paul E Cooley Text Copyright: ©2025 Paul E Cooley Audiobook Copyright: ©2025 Paul E Cooley Support the podcast and get access to published and unpublished books all voiced by the author! If you are …
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Paul has thoughts about the new series Alien: Earth. Would the series work if it weren't part of the Alien franchise universe? The DRS Crew discusses world-building and the necessary ingredients of a cyberpunk future. Our links: Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley Paul's site: https://shadowpublications.com Terry's site: https://www.terrym…
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Sacculina - Episode 05 - Dinner Support the podcast by purchasing Sacculina Ebook available from Amazon Become a member for exclusive content Written by Paul E Cooley Text Copyright: ©2025 Paul E Cooley Audiobook Copyright: ©2025 Paul E Cooley Support the podcast and get access to published and unpublished books all voiced by the author! If you are…
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Sacculina - Episode 04 - Infected Support the podcast by purchasing Sacculina Ebook available from Amazon Become a member for exclusive content Written by Paul E Cooley Text Copyright: ©2025 Paul E Cooley Audiobook Copyright: ©2025 Paul E Cooley Support the podcast and get access to published and unpublished books all voiced by the author! If you a…
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Audible's new "Audible+" program will destroy the livelihoods of narrators and authors. How will it do that? The DRS Crew discusses, and V brings cats to help explain things. For background, please watch: • Audible Is Broken Our links: Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley Paul's site: https://shadowpublications.com Terry's site: https://www…
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Sacculina - Episode 03 - Snorkeling Get educated about Audible's new royalty plan! How Audible is Destroying Livelihoods! (starts at 10 minute mark). Support the podcast by purchasing Sacculina Ebook available from Amazon Become a member for exclusive content Written by Paul E Cooley Text Copyright: ©2025 Paul E Cooley Audiobook Copyright: ©2025 Pa…
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Sacculina - Episode 02 - Green Island Support the podcast by purchasing Sacculina Ebook available from Amazon Become a member for exclusive content Written by Paul E Cooley Text Copyright: ©2025 Paul E Cooley Audiobook Copyright: ©2025 Paul E Cooley Support the podcast and get access to published and unpublished books all voiced by the author! If y…
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The DRS Crew discusses how to prioritize those pesky side gigs (anthologies, short-story magazines, etc) and decide whether they are compatible with your long-term goals. In other words, knowing when to say "No, thanks." Our links: Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley Paul's site: https://shadowpublications.com Terry's site: https://www.ter…
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Terry has published over forty novels. Paul? Almost twenty. V has contributed both her writing and vocal talents to dozens of novels. None of these things happened overnight and required persistence. The DRS Crew discusses how to keep on keeping on. Our links: Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley Paul's site: https://shadowpublications.com …
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Sacculina - Episode 01 - Outbound Support the podcast by purchasing Sacculina Ebook available from Amazon Become a member for exclusive content Written by Paul E Cooley Text Copyright: ©2025 Paul E Cooley Audiobook Copyright: ©2025 Paul E Cooley Support the podcast and get access to published and unpublished books all voiced by the author! If you a…
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Author Doc Coleman joins Terry and Paul for a discussion on all things Steampunk, Gaslamp, and anything else we can think of. Doc Coleman: https://www.doccoleman.com/ Our links: Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley Paul's site: https://shadowpublications.com Terry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/ Veronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com…
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The Black: Oceania - Episode 20 - Finale Support the podcast by purchasing The Black: Evolution Ebook/Paperback available from Amazon Become a member for exclusive content Written by Paul E Cooley Text Copyright: ©2023 Paul E Cooley Audiobook Copyright: ©2025 Paul E Cooley Support the podcast and get access to published and unpublished books all vo…
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The Medusa Zone - Episode 07 - Finale Support the podcast by purchasing The Medusa Zone Ebook/Paperback available from Amazon Become a member for exclusive content Written by Paul E Cooley Text Copyright: ©2024 Paul E Cooley Audiobook Copyright: ©2024 Paul E Cooley Support the podcast and get access to published and unpublished books all voiced by …
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When the world is filled with darkness and despair, creating art is one of the most courageous acts most of us can accomplish. Are we allowed to find joy in our creations during times of war, disease, and civil strife? More importantly, do people need art to survive? The DRS Crew discusses. Our links: Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley Pa…
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The Black: Oceania - Episode 19 - Ships Support the podcast by purchasing The Black: Evolution Ebook/Paperback available from Amazon Become a member for exclusive content Written by Paul E Cooley Text Copyright: ©2023 Paul E Cooley Audiobook Copyright: ©2025 Paul E Cooley Support the podcast and get access to published and unpublished books all voi…
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Writer's groups can be an excellent place to exchange ideas, discover new resources, and meet new people. They can also be toxic waste dumps. What are the traits of good writing neighbors and neighborhoods? What's the proper etiquette for becoming a good writing neighbor? The DRS Crew gives their thoughts. Chat will no doubt complain about the Disc…
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Size Matters - The Medusa Zone - Episode 06
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The Black: Oceania - Episode 18 - Recon Support the podcast by purchasing The Black: Evolution Ebook/Paperback available from Amazon Become a member for exclusive content Written by Paul E Cooley Text Copyright: ©2023 Paul E Cooley Audiobook Copyright: ©2025 Paul E Cooley Support the podcast and get access to published and unpublished books all voi…
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The Medusa Zone - Episode 05 - Venom Support the podcast by purchasing The Medusa Zone Ebook/Paperback available from Amazon Become a member for exclusive content Written by Paul E Cooley Text Copyright: ©2024 Paul E Cooley Audiobook Copyright: ©2024 Paul E Cooley Support the podcast and get access to published and unpublished books all voiced by t…
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The Black: Oceania - Episode 17 - Report Support the podcast by purchasing The Black: Evolution Ebook/Paperback available from Amazon Become a member for exclusive content Written by Paul E Cooley Text Copyright: ©2023 Paul E Cooley Audiobook Copyright: ©2025 Paul E Cooley Support the podcast and get access to published and unpublished books all vo…
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The Medusa Zone - Episode 04 - Trouble Support the podcast by purchasing The Medusa Zone Ebook/Paperback available from Amazon Become a member for exclusive content Written by Paul E Cooley Text Copyright: ©2024 Paul E Cooley Audiobook Copyright: ©2024 Paul E Cooley Support the podcast and get access to published and unpublished books all voiced by…
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The Public Domain Is Your Playground
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Stuck for an idea? Want to pay homage to a class work? Is it in the public domain? If the answer is yes, it's your playground. The DRS Crew discusses. Our links: Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley Paul's site: https://shadowpublications.com Terry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/ Veronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/ DRS Discord: h…
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The Black: Oceania - Episode 16 - Crash Support the podcast by purchasing The Black: Evolution Ebook/Paperback available from Amazon Become a member for exclusive content Written by Paul E Cooley Text Copyright: ©2023 Paul E Cooley Audiobook Copyright: ©2025 Paul E Cooley Support the podcast and get access to published and unpublished books all voi…
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The Medusa Zone - Episode 03 - The Boat Support the podcast by purchasing The Medusa Zone Ebook/Paperback available from Amazon Become a member for exclusive content Written by Paul E Cooley Text Copyright: ©2024 Paul E Cooley Audiobook Copyright: ©2024 Paul E Cooley Support the podcast and get access to published and unpublished books all voiced b…
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What tropes do you have to have in a romance? How about suspense versus thriller? The DRS Crew once again takes a question from chat and runs off the rails. Our links: Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley Paul's site: https://shadowpublications.com Terry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/ Veronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/ DRS Disc…
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Percussion - The Black: Oceania - Episode 15
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The Medusa Zone - Episode 02 - The Storm Support the podcast by purchasing The Medusa Zone Ebook/Paperback available from Amazon Become a member for exclusive content Written by Paul E Cooley Text Copyright: ©2024 Paul E Cooley Audiobook Copyright: ©2024 Paul E Cooley Support the podcast and get access to published and unpublished books all voiced …
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The Black: Oceania - Episode 14 - Ram Support the podcast by purchasing The Black: Evolution Ebook/Paperback available from Amazon Become a member for exclusive content Written by Paul E Cooley Text Copyright: ©2023 Paul E Cooley Audiobook Copyright: ©2025 Paul E Cooley Support the podcast and get access to published and unpublished books all voice…
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Jenna's Dream - The Medusa Zone - Episode 01
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The Medusa Zone - Episode 01 - Jenna's Dream Support the podcast by purchasing The Medusa Zone Ebook/Paperback/Audiobook available from Amazon Become a member for exclusive content Written by Paul E Cooley Text Copyright: ©2024 Paul E Cooley Audiobook Copyright: ©2024 Paul E Cooley Support the podcast and get access to published and unpublished boo…
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The Black: Oceania - Episode 13 - Hammer Support the podcast by purchasing The Black: Evolution Ebook/Paperback available from Amazon Become a member for exclusive content Written by Paul E Cooley Text Copyright: ©2023 Paul E Cooley Audiobook Copyright: ©2025 Paul E Cooley Support the podcast and get access to published and unpublished books all vo…
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Neptune Scars - Episode 24 - Finale Support the podcast by purchasing The Derelict Saga Ebook/Paperbacks available from Amazon Audiobooks available from all major retailers Become a member for exclusive content Written by Paul E Cooley Text Copyright: ©2023 Paul E Cooley Audiobook Copyright: ©2023 Paul E Cooley Support the podcast and get access to…
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The DRS Crew trolled the topics channel and hit paydirt. We'll discuss how to tell when you're writing in the wrong genre, expectations of genres, and reader expectations. Should we have time, we'll also touch on getting new readers and integrating backstories. Our links: Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley Paul's site: https://shadowpubli…
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Testing - The Black: Oceania - Episode 12
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Neptune Scars - Episode 23 - Mayhem Support the podcast by purchasing The Derelict Saga Ebook/Paperbacks available from Amazon Audiobooks available from all major retailers Become a member for exclusive content Written by Paul E Cooley Text Copyright: ©2023 Paul E Cooley Audiobook Copyright: ©2023 Paul E Cooley Support the podcast and get access to…
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The DRS Crew ruminates on procrastination, corraling future works so they don't impinge on the present. Our links: Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley Paul's site: https://shadowpublications.com Terry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/ Veronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/ DRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP Enjoy the show? Co…
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Navigation - The Black: Oceania - Episode 11
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The Black: Oceania - Episode 22 - Doom Support the podcast by purchasing The Black: Evolution Ebook/Paperback available from Amazon Become a member for exclusive content Written by Paul E Cooley Text Copyright: ©2023 Paul E Cooley Audiobook Copyright: ©2025 Paul E Cooley Support the podcast and get access to published and unpublished books all voic…
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Attraction - The Black: Oceania - Episode 10
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Incommunicado - Neptune Scars - Episode 21
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Neptune Scars - Episode 21 - Incommunicado Support the podcast by purchasing The Derelict Saga Ebook/Paperbacks available from Amazon Audiobooks available from all major retailers Become a member for exclusive content Written by Paul E Cooley Text Copyright: ©2023 Paul E Cooley Audiobook Copyright: ©2023 Paul E Cooley Support the podcast and get ac…
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Nightfall - The Black: Oceania - Episode 08
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The Black: Oceania - Episode 08 - Nightfall This episode should have been included before Episode 09, obviously. Somehow slipped through the cracks. My apologies. Support the podcast by purchasing The Black: Evolution Ebook/Paperback available from Amazon Become a member for exclusive content Written by Paul E Cooley Text Copyright: ©2023 Paul E Co…
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V and Paul run through the standard operating procedure for posting your audiobooks and the various outlets. Our links: Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley Paul's site: https://shadowpublications.com Terry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/ Veronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/ DRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP Enjoy the sho…
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The Black: Oceania - Episode 09 - Reef Support the podcast by purchasing The Black: Evolution Ebook/Paperback available from Amazon Become a member for exclusive content Written by Paul E Cooley Text Copyright: ©2023 Paul E Cooley Audiobook Copyright: ©2025 Paul E Cooley Support the podcast and get access to published and unpublished books all voic…
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Neptune Scars - Episode 20 - Ships Support the podcast by purchasing The Derelict Saga Ebook/Paperbacks available from Amazon Audiobooks available from all major retailers Become a member for exclusive content Written by Paul E Cooley Text Copyright: ©2023 Paul E Cooley Audiobook Copyright: ©2023 Paul E Cooley Support the podcast and get access to …
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No matter the genre, no matter the plot, characters move, talk, and occasionally resort to fisticuffs when words don't work, or the writer gets bored. How do you incorporate action into your scenes? What about reader fatigue? How do you break up those action sequences to keep the reader from becoming numb? And how do you know when you've gone too f…
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Neptune Scars - Episode 19 - Delay My new horror novel, Sacculina, is now available. Check it out. Support the podcast by purchasing The Derelict Saga Ebook/Paperbacks available from Amazon Audiobooks available from all major retailers Become a member for exclusive content Written by Paul E Cooley Text Copyright: ©2023 Paul E Cooley Audiobook Copyr…
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How do you write for audio? Or more importantly, what pitfalls should you avoid? How do you deal with those pesky dialogue tags? And the DRS Crew pontificates on romance versus dark romance. Our links: Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley Paul's site: https://shadowpublications.com Terry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/ Veronica: http://…
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Hey, you! What's your book's title and why? Will it bring the masses to your door? Or will it ensure they pass you by? The DRS Crew discusses the (not so) subtle art of titles. Bonus? We'll discuss those pesky chapters and whether they need names. Our links: Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley Paul's site: https://shadowpublications.com Te…
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The Black: Oceania - Episode 07 - Buoy Support the podcast by purchasing Sacculina Ebook/Paperback available from Amazon Become a member for exclusive content Written by Paul E Cooley Text Copyright: ©2023 Paul E Cooley Audiobook Copyright: ©2025 Paul E Cooley Support the podcast and get access to published and unpublished books all voiced by the a…
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