About this podcast
Rob, creator of Super Penguin, interviews other authors. On the show they'll talk about their books, the writing process, dealing with imposter syndrome, festivals, conventions, and anything else that comes up in the life of being an author. Rob will interview authors of all genres and experience levels.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 51 episodes
- Auri Jones On Writing Fantasy · 38 minWelcome back to the show! This time around we chat with fantasy author Auri Jones on his novel, Miren: Prophecy of the Four. In this episode, Auri and Rob chat about the book…
- Linda Sammaritan On Writing Christian Fiction · 34 minThanks for listening to the podcast! This week we have Linda Sammaritan joining the show. She shares her story and how real life history influenced her life, and her stories…
- Tania Pettet On Writing Historical Fiction · 24 minOn this episode of On Writing, Rob chats with Tania Pettet. Tania lives in the United Kingdom and her debut novel 11 Warten Way. You can find the book's description below. Follow…
- Trish Springsteen On Writing Inspirational and Motivational Works · 40 minWelcome back to the podcast! This episode we welcome our FIRST international guest with Trish Springsteen from Queensland, Australia! Trish has written a variety of books…
- Dalton Halls On Writing Music · 38 min · Season 2 Episode 14Welcome back to the show! This week we are talking with Dalton Halls, a musician from Danville, Illinois. We'll be analyzing the similarities and differences that occur when…
- Gretchen A. Carlson On Writing Christian Historical Fiction · 32 minWelcome back to On Writing! On this episode we chat with Gretchen A. Carlson who has written two middle grade historical fiction novels that take place during The Great…
- Ekta R. Garg On Writing Reimagined Fairy Tales · 1 h 0 minWelcome to On Writing! This episode we hosted Ekta R. Garg who shared her journey with us. Topics include information on Hybrid Publishing, Reimagining Public Domain Fairy Tales…
- J.D. Barker On Writing Prequels · 35 minWelcome back to On Writing! In this episode, New York Times Bestseller JD Barker returns to talk about his experience writing The First Scarlet Door, the prequel to his best…
- Brian K. Morris On Writing New Pulp Fiction, Public Domain Characters & Anthologies · 52 minWelcome back to the show! This week Rob interviews Brian K. Morris, a writer of "New Pulp" (among other things). The conversation also includes tapping into the public domain and…
- On Writing Fan Fiction with Serena a.k.a Hafling_Gummy_Bear · 30 minOn this week's episode, Serena (also know by her Fan Fiction handle Halfling_Gummy_Bear) shines a light on the world of Fan Fiction and shares info about her Lord of the Rings…
- Rachael Salten On Writing Middle Grade Fantasy · 25 minOn this episode of On Writing, Rachael Salten joins the conversation and shares her middle-grade novel, Faylinn: The Cup of the Sidhe. Raechel shares how she blends Celtic…
- Jean Davis On Writing Speculative Fiction · 29 minThanks for checking out our podcast! This week's guest is Jean Davis, writer of Spec-Fic (horror, sci-fi, and fantasy). Jean writes multiple genres and for all age groups. She…
- Cindy Lynn Sawyer On Writing STEM & SEL Children's Books · 33 min · Season 2 Episode 6On this episode, Rob chats with author Cindy Lynn Sawyer on her books Remy's Sticky Situation and The Wonder of Under. Cindy shares her story behind becoming an author and the…
- Meg Hamand On Writing Historical Fiction · 29 min · Season 2 Episode 5On this episode of On Writing, Meg Hamand returns to the show to take a deeper dive into her book Diamonds in Auschwitz. She shares her process of balancing history and fiction…
- Michael Kasper On Writing Non-Fiction · 30 min · Season 2 Episode 4On this episode of On Writing, Rob talks with Danville's own, Michael Kasper and his book, At the Heart of Danville: The History of Bresee Tower. We'll discuss the ins and outs…
- Aaron Mizell On Writing Psychological Horror, Fantasy and DnD Expansions · 49 min · Season 2 Episode 3On this episode of On Writing, Rob chats with Aaron Mizell (also known by his pen-name C.R. Guardian) and his book Guild of Four, a psychological horror involving an underground…
- Camille Starkey On Writing A Children's Book · 39 min · Season 2 Episode 2Today we talk to Camille Starkey, a longtime friend of Rob's who co-wrote a children's book as a tribute to her Grandpa Al. In Ponder Lake, Camille uses fish characters to tell…
- Shawn Lamb: On Writing Christian Fantasy, Historical Fiction, and 80s Cartoons · 40 min · Season 2 Episode 5We are BACK for Season 2 of On Writing with a very special guest, Shawn Lamb. Shawn's writing journey began as a freelance TV writer for BraveStarr. Years later, she wrote her…
- Episode 29: E.S.Fein, Sci-Fci, Fantasy and Writer of the Weird · 35 minIt's the final show of 2025 and Season 1 of the show! Thanks for going on this ride with us! If this is your first time listening, welcome to the On Writing! Each episode is a…
- Episode 28: Jaz Green a.k.a Sonesta Wilde, Poetry & Prose · 41 minWelcome to On Writing! A podcast that interviews authors from all over the country to talk about their books and their journeys in becoming authors. Each episode will have a…
