Normal People being Productive
Hi folks! This week our intrepid Wombat Co-Host returns after finishing two books and our visit to a writing retreat hosted by our wonderful friend Mur Lafferty! There are also some baby chicken updates, and general updates. After that, we have a lovely talk with long-time listener Dr. Brooke Macnamara, and find out how she stays productive with Trello!
Continue reading “Episode 253 – Writing Retreat, Dr. Brooke Macnamara”
FYI – the noise in the interview is Sergi rubbing on my microphone. He wanted to be held for a large portion of the interview and LOVED the mic.
Ho Boy, what a week! First up, the world is a lot right now, and it’s OK to not be OK, and it’s OK to take a break, and Ursula and I will discuss that. We also have our individual productivity updates, and some discussion of the new book launch. Finally, we have an incredible catch-up with Michelle Wexelblat and how things have changed for her since we talked last!
Continue reading “Episode 249 – It’s OK to not be OK, Michelle Wexelblat Redeux Redeux”
This week Ursula continues to sign bookplates for the upcoming launch of “Nettle & Bone”, we talk about being burned out on creating art, the new baby chickens, and constructing a new coop. We then have a catch-up interview with Bill and Laura Pearson!
Continue reading “Episode 244 – More Bookplates, Bill and Laura Pearson Update”
Join us this week as we enjoy our ruts, and then talk about the prep for our upcoming trip and appearance. How do Ursula’s ADHD meds impact her anxiety? And how much time is she spending playing Horizon: Forbidden West? (Hint: a LOT) After that, we have a great discussion with Alister Esam about how he stays productive!
This week, after our normal check-ins, we kind of go on a tangent about our recent horror movie binge, because Ursula needed to find some inspiration after a recent blow to her creativity. After that, we have an amazing talk with Dorothee Racette about how she stays productive!
Continue reading “Episode 239 – Horror Movies, Dorothee Racette”
Hi Folks! This week we talk how we took a snow day during the ice event at our house this past weekend. We also discuss how NICE it was, the impact of the ice on the chickens (they stayed in like us!), and the states of our various projects. After that, we have a great talk with game designer and project manager Sophie Legase!
Continue reading “Episode 235 – Take a Snow Day, Sophie Legase”
Hi folks! This week we’ll be talking about Ursula’s ConCrud (It’s not COVID), and how it has impacted us. We’ll also talk about how using your brain also burns calories and makes you tired, trying to work too fast, and de-fragging your brain. After that we have a fantastic talk with the game designer and writer Banana Chan!
Continue reading “Episode 232 – It’s not the plague, Banana Chan”
Hi folks! We are back from WorldCon 2021, and we will talk about Ursula’s new awards, her slime mold speech, and getting back to normal after the con. We follow that with an amazing interview with Vera Alcorn, AND and find out how she stays productive!
This week, we discuss where Ursula (the wombat co-host) has been for the last week and a half, dealing with her new purchase, and how she was able to delegate some things that were just too much for her. Oh, and she got to talk to BROM. After that we have a great conversation with Jana Axline about how she stays productive – and helps others stay productive!
Hi folks! First up this week, we’ll discuss how 2021 seems to be moving faster than 2020. After that we check in on our progress for the week, how Ursula’s vision is changing, and how close she is to finishing her next book. After that, we have a talk with Althea Walters and find out how she stays productive!
Continue reading “Episode 213 – Time and Vision, Althea Walters”