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Ep. 271 - J.D. Pennington on moving from copywriting to novel writing

Watch as a full video episode on YouTubeJ.D. Pennington is an award-winning creative director and copywriter with over 20 years of experience in film and television advertising, creating campaigns for major studios and leading independents. The Othello Club is his first novel. It ...  Show more

Ep. 270 - Kieron Gillen on moving from Games Journalist to Comic Book Writer

Watch as a full video interview on YouTubeKieron Gillen is a British comic book writer and former video game journalist. He is best known for his work on high-profile titles such as Star Wars, X-Men, and The Eternals, as well as his acclaimed creator-owned series The Wicked + The ...  Show more

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