Comedy
Shapeshifting, from the desk to the cottage, from the daily grind to writing for the ages. In this episode, August talks about how having to teach writing pushed him to get some of his own work published so that he could pass that knowledge on to his students. Ryan discusses his ongoing struggles with using correct grammar, and August tells the tale of the first time he sent one of his books to an editor, which goes to show how there is always more to learn. Our esteemed guest is three-piece-suit financial advisor by day, writer by night, Shannon Boschy. He talks about how the passing of a relative and the opportunity to stay at an old family cottage gave him the opportunity to reflect on life and what lessons he has to pass on as he approaches age 50. He also discusses the process of trying to get a book published and how the marketing of a book can often be just as important as the actual content. In this episode’s Word Cocktail, August takes a look at the meaning of the word “enthusiast.” Fact or False challenges our guest to decipher the truth in tall tales of the too-wild-to-be-true life stories of two famous authors. From comma syntax, to stranger-than-fiction true stories, to getting away from daily attention demands to let your creativity flourish, this episode of Cavalier Conversations is all about writing. Check out this episode’s sponsor, Amsterdam Brewing Company, at amsterdambeer.com.