Writing is writing… right? Not so fast. Writing a novel and writing a short story may seem the same, but there are key differences.

We asked authors Jonathan Maberry, Nicholas Sansbury-Smith, Jennifer Brody, and Brian Asman their thoughts. An excellent episode for established and aspiring writers alike.

• Deep Cuts is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs
• Produced by Steve Riekeberg
• Production Assistance by Allie Press
• Copyright 2024 by Empty Set Entertainment 

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It's deer season. Four friends from a small town in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, a.k.a. "Da Yoop," are about to go from the hunters to the hunted.

• Written and performed by Scott Sigler.
• Edited by A B Kovacs.
• Production Assistance by Allie Press
• Copyright 2024 by Empty Set Entertainment 

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For Halloween, a chat with John Lawson, president of the Horror Writers Association, about what professional organizations like HWA do for their members.

• Deep Cuts is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs
• Produced by Steve Riekeberg
• Production Assistance by Allie Press
• Copyright 2024 by Empty Set Entertainment 

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Joey and Gary are trick-or-treating in Perish, MI. You know the slogan for Perish – Things Are Different Here. Different… and disturbing.

Small-town horror is about to drag both boys into a dark, dark place, courtesy of Reverend Brandau.

• Written and performed by Scott Sigler.
• Edited by A B Kovacs.
• Production Assistance by Allie Press
• Copyright 2024 by Empty Set Entertainment 

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What all do we have coming out for you? CRYPT Book II? SLAY Book II? Dare we say… GFL Book VII? Listen in to find out.

• Deep Cuts is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs
• Produced by Steve Riekeberg
• Production Assistance by Allie Press
• Copyright 2024 by Empty Set Entertainment 

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Welcome to Perish, MI. Things are different here, as Joey and Gary are about to discover on a frigid All Hallows Eve. They will end their night at the scariest house in town – Reverend Brandau’s place.

• Written and performed by Scott Sigler.
• Edited by A B Kovacs.
• Production Assistance by Allie Press
• Copyright 2024 by Empty Set Entertainment 

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Guest Lisa Kastner, author of FAMILY PACK and publisher at both Running Wild Press and RIZE press, talks about the demands of her dual role.

Or is it “trio” role? Stupid adjectives, I should know this stuff by now…

• Deep Cuts is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs
• Produced by Steve Riekeberg
• Production Assistance by Allie Press
• Copyright 2024 by Empty Set Entertainment 

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Lisa spent a decade training to be a “Victim,” a lethal, highly skilled slinger of death. A Victim’s goal? Never be victimized again, and put down those who would dare try.

Now, she faces the Laughing Man, who drove her into victimhood in the first place, assaulting her when she was only ten years old. In a smoke-filled tavern in a medieval, post-apocalyptic San Francisco, Lisa has her one shot at revenge.

• Written and performed by Scott Sigler.
• Edited by A B Kovacs.
• Production Assistance by Allie Press
• Copyright 2024 by Empty Set Entertainment 

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Mark Ollila, founding director of the Endless Games and Learning Lab at Learning at Arizona State University, chats with Scott about the future of video games. Can you someday get a college degree by just playing games? How big of a factor is storytelling in games? Listen in for Mark’s captivating vision of the future.

• Deep Cuts is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs
• Edited by Steve Riekeberg
• Production Assistance by Allie Press
• Copyright 2024 by Empty Set Entertainment 

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Fish is the kind of man who won’t take “no” for an answer. Lisa made a huge mistake walking into that alley. The only thing that can save her now is her training, the same training that failed her when she heard the Laughing Man.

• Written and performed by Scott Sigler.
• Edited by A B Kovacs.
• Production Assistance by Allie Press
• Copyright 2024 by Empty Set Entertainment 

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Guest Jennifer Brody, also known as Disney Chills author Vera Strange, talks about what it’s like to write fiction for the biggest storytelling company in the world. 

We also ask a ton of questions about her new novel, A SACRIFICE OF BLOOD AND STARS.

• Deep Cuts is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs
• Edited by Steve Riekeberg
• Production Assistance by Allie Press
• Copyright 2024 by Empty Set Entertainment 

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