Writers Drinking Whiskey
Welcome to your literary happy hour, Writers Drinking Whiskey, the show where you find more than your next read: you find your next AUTHOR, along with cocktail recipes, travel advice, life hacks, and book readings from the authors themselves. Hosted by award-winning author William R. Hincy, the show takes #booktok to another level with engaging, in-depth, and merrily irreverent conversations with today’s most interesting writers. And for our writers joining us, there are plenty of creative writing tips, fiction writing tricks, and authors reading their work.
All episodes include video and first premiere on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@WritersDrinking
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 93 minutes
- Episodes
- 63
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Giving Free Willy a High Five 👋 | author Diane Hammond with William R. Hincy
Where did you grow the most as a writer, or just as a person? Your hometown, while traveling, an adopted home on a different coast? Join author extraordinaire Diane Hammond and William …
Nature, Narrative, and Authentic Marketing: Emanuel Rose on Disconnecting from AI
It is now more vital than ever to SCHEDULE a time to get outdoors, take a breath, and detox from artificial intelligence overload. Join a special episode of Writers Drinking Whiskey tha…
Whiskey, Crime, and Writing: A Spirited Chat with Reavis Wortham 🍻📚
Welcome to another edition of Writers Drinking Whiskey, your literary happy hour! 🍻 This episode features award-winning author Reavis Wortham, known for his gripping crime and historica…
Dancing Through Fiction | Author D.A. Spruzen on Writers Drinking Whiskey
Author D.A. Spruzen stops by the bar to discuss the rhythm of storytelling, writing historical fiction, and breaking out of ruts. Join us!
Today’s drinking game: drink whenever we do!
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Strange Things and Healing Words | Sue Alcon O’Connor On Grief, UFOs, and Writing
“Grieving mothers do strange things,” author Sue Alcon O’Connor tells us on this episode of WRITERS DRINKING WHISKEY, and we cover the gambit of “strange” things, from the mysteries of …
Inspiring dread and confronting evil | Laughter and riveting conversation with author T.D. Johnston
What is the nature of evil? Is there such things as Good and Evil, or are matters of good and evil simply constructs of man. Join us for a substantial conversation with returning guest,…
Exploring the Unseen: Niles Reddick on Near-Death Experiences, UFOs, and Short Fiction
What do near-death experiences, UFO/UAPs, and short fiction have in common? This episode of Writers Drinking Whiskey features prolific short story writer Niles Reddick!
Today’s drinking…
UFOs, Ghosts, and Whiskey - OH MY! Authors Linda Zimmermann and William R. Hincy
Have you ever witnessed something you couldn’t explain? Something that changed the way you see the world and your place in it? Join us as we talk to award-winning author Linda Zimmerman…
Spooky tales and killer moms | Writers Drinking Whiskey with Amanda R. Woomer
Why drives mom’s to kill? Join us for a lively conversation as we discuss Amanda R. Woomer’s latest book, KILLER MOMS, along with her extensive travels, funeral practices, grief, what h…
Justice on the Rocks: Dana King Dives into Crime Fiction
What is it about crime and the pursuit of justice we find so compelling? Dana King stops by the Writers Drinking Whiskey bar to discuss crime fiction and why it is perhaps the ultimate …
From Punk Rock to Policing: Evening with David Swinson on Counter-Culture, Crime, and Creative Craft
What do punk rock, the cult classic buddy flick ROADSIDE PROPHETS, and law enforcement have in common? The answer: author David Swinson. From his time booking and promoting punk rock an…
Is Sasquatch an artifact of the mind or biological reality | Matt Pruitt on The Phenomenal Sasquatch
Would you kill a bigfoot to prove its existence? Author Matt Pruitt stops by to discuss his new book The Phenomenal Sasquatch: Seeking the Natural Origins of a Cultural Icon. We dive de…
Emerging author John Engell discusses the writers grotto & his upcoming collection of short stories
We live our legacies long before we leave them behind. Join authors John Engell and William R. Hincy as we discuss life, heart-stopping health scares (literally), and John's short story…
Bestselling fantasy author and Hugo Award-winner Ken Liu | hosted by William R. Hincy
Are author’s heroes? Join us as we examine award-winning author and superstar fantasy writer Ken Liu’s journey via the beats of the Hero’s Journey. We also discuss dealing with failure …
Bestselling thriller author John Gilstrap discusses his latest novel | WDW with William R. Hincy
We will be eschewing all safety standards and jumping directly into HARM’S WAY to celebrate the release of New York Times bestselling author John Gilstrap’s latest book entitled, you gu…
Ugly Nature, Foxy Authors | authors Charles Hood and William R. Hincy
Prolific author, poet, naturalist, "lister," and Hincy's former professor, Charles Hood stops by Writers Drinking Whiskey to discuss his latest book, A SALAD ONLY THE DEVIL WOULD EAT: T…
Poetry Jam on the Porch - poets Larry Felson and Joe Smith
While vacationing in Fort Bragg, California, I stumbled into a local indie bookstore and bought a book from their "local author spotlight" section. After the owner mentioned what a grea…
Pot lucks, swinging, writing collabs, and royal mystery - author Keir Graff
What do pot lucks, swinging, and writing collaboration have in common? The answer: WRITERS DRINKING WHISKEY. Join author, editor and hilarious gentleman Keir Graff and I as we discuss f…
Author Michael Branch - On the Trail of the Jackalope
"If Thoreau drank more whiskey and lived in the desert, he'd write like this."
And thus, Writers Drinking Whiskey presents author, humorist, father, desert rat, and blues harmonicaist Mi…
Mystery, architecture, and fiction writing - authors SJ Rozan & William R. Hincy
What do police stations, firehouses, and zoo have in common? Join bestselling author and Edgar Allen Poe Award-Winner SJ Rozan for a glass of vodka and a wide-ranging chat on your work,…