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Introverted Exhibitionist

Robert Jeschonekwww.robertjeschonek.com
Meet science fiction, fantasy, and comic book author Robert Jeschonek, an introvert who has a lot to say. Robert is a USA Today bestselling author who has written tons of stories and novels, including official Star Trek and Doctor Who fiction and comics for DC Comics and AHOY. He talks about his life and world, his work, reads excerpts from his books and stories, and discusses his favorite writing tips.
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Episodes

IE37 - Return to the Bike Trail for a Fresh Start

After a long break, the Introverted Exhibitionist is back with a brand-new podcast while racing among the changing leaves on the first day of fall! This time, he'll clue you in to the Space Opera Sisterhood StoryBundle and the LEGENDS OF INDIE COMICS: WORDS ONLY Kickstarter campaign! Find out how to score your own copy of the StoryBundle of great space opera ebooks...and get the lowdown on the LEGENDS project, a book of prose fiction tales of classic indie characters from the 80s (and beyond) as...

Sep 23, 202416 min

IE36 - Back on the Bike Trail to the Bitter End

When life gets you down, it's time to hit the trail! In this episode, the INTROVERTED EXHIBITIONIST takes a high-powered ride through the autumn woods to sort out his writerly woes! Also, find out about the MANY WAYS OF WEIRD FICTION STORYBUNDLE and other far-out projects in the works from the House of the Typewriter Raincoat! Don't miss this edition of USA Today -bestselling author Robert Jeschonek's I.E. 'Cast, which is more full of fun and surprises than ever!...

Oct 28, 202321 min

IE35 - ONE, UNO, SOLO! The Writer Is a Lonely Hunter!

If it takes a village to raise a writer, why are writers so alone? In this episode, the INTROVERTED EXHIBITIONIST talks about writing as a lonely pursuit--but also one that is very worthwhile! Also, find out about the WOMEN OF SPACE OPERA STORYBUNDLE and other far-out projects in the works from the House of the Typewriter Raincoat! Don't miss this edition of USA Today -bestselling author Robert Jeschonek's I.E. 'Cast, which is more full of fun and surprises than ever!...

Jun 05, 202332 min

IE34 - GASP! Why Dreaded Dry Spells Can Be Fun!

In this episode, the INTROVERTED EXHIBITIONIST faces a nasty dry spell on the publishing font but turns it on its head to discover the good things about failure! Also, find out about the SUPERHERO SPECTACULAR STORYBUNDLE and some other far-out projects in the works from the House of the Raincoated Typewriter! USA Today -bestselling author Robert Jeschonek also talks about the importance of not being discouraged for writers and other creatives...even when the whole world seems to be telling you t...

May 23, 202325 minSeason 1Ep. 34

IE33 - AHCHOO! All about a head cold and a Kickstarter!

In this episode, the INTROVERTED EXHIBITIONIST catches a cold but doesn't let it stop him from dishing the scoop on his big new Kickstarter campaign! Find out about the 100TH POWER set of books and the cool rewards that come with them...including a PLANET BOB challenge coin! ( Link to the campaign right here! ) USA Today -bestselling author Robert Jeschonek also talks about the importance of recuperation from illness and burnout for writers and other creatives! You'll also hear exciting news abo...

Jan 22, 202323 minSeason 1Ep. 33

IE32 - NEW YEAR BOOTSTRAP SPECIAL! This Episode is All About Rebuilding Your Writing After a Slump!

Every writer has a slowdown sometime, as the INTROVERTED EXHIBITIONIST will tell you! In this special New Year's edition of the I.E. 'Cast, USA Today -bestselling author Robert Jeschonek talks about the importance of slumps and writing your way out of them! You'll also hear exciting news about Robert's latest book and publishing projects, including the brand-new 100th Power Kickstarter campaign launching January 17! Plus, you'll be invited to Robert's Readers, the Facebook group where Robert pro...

Dec 30, 202225 minSeason 1Ep. 32

IE31 - ON THE ROAD SPECIAL! This Episode is All About Writing and Biking!

What does bicycling have to do with writing? Quite a bit, actually, as the INTROVERTED EXHIBITIONIST will tell you! In this special on-the-road edition of the I.E. 'Cast, USA Today -bestselling author Robert Jeschonek takes you along on his latest trail ride, pedaling from start to finish! Robert may be out of breath as he gets his workout in, but he doesn't let that stop him from talking about why riding a trail is like a writer's career and why exercise is so important to writers everywhere. Y...

Aug 14, 202221 min

IE30 - LIGHTS OUT! This Episode is All About DARKNESS!

When the INTROVERTED EXHIBITIONIST turns off the lights, things get interesting ! Find out how important darkness can be to writers in the latest episode of the podcast about the world and writing of USA Today -bestselling author Robert Jeschonek . In this episode (recorded with the lights off!) Robert talks about why writers love darkness, how to stay focused on writing in a world of crazy busy, and more. You'll also hear exciting news about Robert's latest book and a brand-new course on writin...

Jun 23, 202232 minSeason 1Ep. 30

IE29 - OUCH! It's the Bad Stuff Happening Episode!

Bad things happen to good writers...including the Introverted Exhibitionist himself! Find out how to tough it out and succeed in spite of the storm in the latest episode of the podcast about the world and writing of USA Today -bestselling author Robert Jeschonek . In this episode, Robert talks about what to expect when the writing life turns dark, how to rise about the insanity, and more. You'll also hear exciting news about Robert's forthcoming publishing efforts, including a collection of stor...

May 30, 202227 minSeason 1Ep. 29

IE28 - WHOA! It's the Lazy Writer's Putting-it-Off Episode!

Special Procrastinator's Delight Edition of the Introverted Exhibitionist Podcast! What can a writer do when motivation falls prey to procrastination ? Hear all about it in the latest episode of the podcast about the world and writing of USA Today -bestselling author Robert Jeschonek. In this episode, Robert talks about staying productive even when life gets crazy busy, and more. You'll also hear some exciting news about Robert's forthcoming publishing efforts, including a collection of stories ...

May 17, 202234 minEp. 28

IE27 - BLING! It's the Bright-and-Shiny Fever Episode!

Special Bright-and-Shiny Fever Edition of the Introverted Exhibitionist Podcast! What is Bright-and-Shiny Fever, and why are writers prone to coming down with it? Hear all about it in the latest episode of the podcast about the world and writing of USA Today- bestselling author Robert Jeschonek. In this episode, Robert talks about staying focused on creative work, finishing what you start, collaborating with other authors, and more. You'll also hear some exciting news about Robert's forthcoming ...

Mar 07, 202228 min

IE26 - BAM! It's the Power of Lousy Winter Weather for Writers Episode!

Special Winter Productivity Edition of the Introverted Exhibitionist Podcast! If the weather in winter is so lousy, why do writers love it? Hear all about it in the latest episode of the podcast about the world and writing of USA Today- bestselling author Robert Jeschonek. In this episode, Robert talks about the joys of wintertime for writers, the importance of good diet, exercise, and amusement for those same angels of the keyboard, and more. You'll also hear some exciting news about Robert's f...

Feb 19, 202241 min

IE25 - YIPPEE! It's the 25th Anniversary Party Episode!

Special 25th Anniversary Edition of the Introverted Exhibitionist Podcast! Break out the bubbly and noisemakers! When a show about writing and weirdness hits its 25th anniversary, it's cause for celebration! Hear all about it in the latest episode of the podcast about the world and writing of USA Today- bestselling author Robert Jeschonek. In this episode, Robert talks about the big 25th anniversary, his exciting writing and publishing plans, and the bright but scary future of humanity and plane...

Jan 26, 202226 min

IE24 - Shh! It's The Ultra Mega Top-Secret Episode!

Special Top-Secret Edition of the Introverted Exhibitionist Podcast! If writers live to share their thoughts and lives, why are they so obsessed with secrets? Hear all about it in the latest episode of the podcast about the world and writing of USA Today- bestselling author Robert Jeschonek. In this episode, Robert talks about his secrets, as a writer and otherwise, and explores why secret-keeping is so important to every writer and their work. Warning: Spoiler Alerts! You'll also hear some exci...

Dec 16, 202133 min

IE23 - Yikes! It's the Strangeness in the Night Episode!

The Exhibitionist has a secret! When his nighttime bedside notes take a twisted turn, can this writer of fiction make sense of it? Hear all about the madness in the latest episode of the podcast about the world and writing of USA Today bestselling author Robert Jeschonek. In this episode, Robert talks about the Many Worlds of Weird Fiction StoryBundle featuring books by Ramsey Campbell, Joe R. Lansdale, and more...plus an upcoming box set and big news about barbarians in space! You'll also hear ...

Nov 22, 202130 min

IE22 - Gasp! It's the Really Big Weirdness Episode!

The Exhibitionist is back! How can a writer take flight when distractions keep knocking him to the ground? Hear all about it in the latest episode of the podcast about the world and writing of USA Today bestselling author Robert Jeschonek. In this episode, Robert talks about the Many Worlds of Weird Fiction StoryBundle featuring books by Ramsey Campbell, Joe R. Lansdale, Samuel R. Delany, Elizabeth Hand, and more...plus a brand new classic department store holiday tale that makes a perfect stock...

Nov 10, 202133 min

IE21 - BOOM! It's the Barbarians in Space Episode!

Special Space Barbarians Episode! Yes, the Starbarians are coming, and they mean business! It's all part of a big new Kickstarter for a series of science fiction novels by the Exhibitionist. Hear how your support can help make these books a reality, unleashing savage star warriors on a desperate galaxy that hates and fears them...yet needs them to survive! The link to the campaign is right here: http://kck.st/36Ledtu Tune in to this latest episode of the podcast about the world and writing of US...

Jul 22, 202120 min

IE20 - Wow! It's the 20th Anniversary Freakout Episode!

Big 20th Episode! When truth becomes stranger than fiction, it's time for the Exhibitionist to make his books and stories wilder than ever! Hear all about it in the latest episode of the podcast about the world and writing of USA Today bestselling author Robert Jeschonek . In this 20th episode of the Introverted Exhibitionist series, Robert talks about the Starbarian Saga Kickstarter campaign, the Space Adventure ebook bundle, and the big new Steve Ditko exhibit and book! You'll also get some ti...

Jun 22, 202128 min

IE19 - Psst! It's the Wanna-Know-a-Secret? Episode!

The Exhibitionist is back! How can a writer return to form when the world is going crazy around him? Hear all about it in the latest episode of the podcast about the world and writing of USA Today bestselling author Robert Jeschonek. In this episode, Robert talks about the Space Opera Odyssey StoryBundle featuring his brand-new novel...plus a top secret, high-profile non-fiction project that will blow your mind! It's been under wraps until now, but the secret is finally revealed right here! You'...

Nov 28, 202028 min

IE18 - Zap! It's the Space: 1975 Big Bang Episode!

Sometimes, it takes a crowd to make a great book happen! That's the story behind the new Space: 1975 anthology project on Kickstarter, a book of space opera tales with a 1970s twist. Hear all about it in the latest episode of the podcast about the world and writing of USA Today bestselling author Robert Jeschonek. In this episode, Robert talks about the Space: 1975 project now seeking backers in the world of crowdfunding. He already has a stellar lineup of authors ready to write, including New Y...

Aug 13, 202032 min

IE17 - Zoom! It's the Great Outdoors Bicycling Episode!

What does taking a bike ride have to do with the quality of your writing? And how can you keep succeeding with your writing when your laptop gives up the ghost in mid-book? Hear all about it in the latest episode of the podcast about the world and writing of USA Today bestselling author Robert Jeschonek. In this episode, Robert takes a bike ride in pursuit of his own special muse, introduces a segment by his intern, Koh Ting Shing, and looks at some ways to bounce back when things go wrong in yo...

Jul 13, 202027 min

IE16 - Crack! It's the Head Bump Alternate Reality Episode!

When a writer is trapped in the wrong reality for decades, can a bump on the head bring him back to interdimensional bliss? Hear all about it in the latest episode of the podcast about the world and writing of USA Today bestselling author Robert Jeschonek. In this episode, Robert tries to find a portal to the alternate reality of his dreams, introduces a segment by his intern, Julia Romero, and looks at the pluses and minuses of indie versus traditional publishing. You'll also be invited to Robe...

Jun 15, 202029 min

IE15 - Buzzz! It's the Bug Wild Insect Invasion Episode!

What happens to a struggling writer when the bugs come out to play? Hear all about it in the latest episode of the podcast about the world and writing of USA Today bestselling author Robert Jeschonek. In this episode, Robert tries to make peace with distractions (some of them insects) that are killing his productivity, introduces a segment by his new intern, Jared Swansboro, and says goodbye to his interns from the University of Iowa, Jenny Eikre and Sonia Beltz. You'll also be invited to Robert...

May 26, 202034 min

IE14 - Eww! It's the Brand-New Body Parts Episode!

Life during the pandemic is like a dream...or are the talking bugs, purple skies, ethereal manifestations, and strange new body parts all part of our new normal? Hear all about it in the latest episode of the podcast about the world and writing of USA Today bestselling author Robert Jeschonek. In this episode, Robert tries to tell the difference between dreams and reality, introduces a segment by his intern, Jenny Eikre of the University of Iowa, and talks about the ways that life under the new ...

May 03, 20201 hr 19 min

IE13 - Gag! It's the Boarded-Up Bathrooms Episode!

What does writing have to do with bike riding on a trail where all the bathrooms are boarded up? Hear all about it in the latest episode of the podcast about the world and writing of USA Today bestselling author Robert Jeschonek. In this episode, Robert takes a bike ride on a sunny day, weathers a rainstorm at midnight, introduces a segment by his intern, Sonia Beltz of the University of Iowa, and talks about the ways in which unexpected change can affect the careers of authors for better or wor...

Mar 29, 202033 min

IE12 - Cough! It's the Covid Zone Episode!

Imagine a world in which you can be among other human beings at work, lunch, the gym, concerts, and more without worrying about getting sick. Is it just a demented author's crazy dream? Hear all about it in the latest episode of the podcast about the world and writing of USA Today bestselling author Robert Jeschonek. In this episode, Robert talks about the coronavirus pandemic and its impact on writers and publishers, introduces a dispatch from another intern from the University of Iowa, talks a...

Mar 23, 202035 min

IE11 - Ping! It's the Scary Future-Telling App Episode!

When is a writer like a restaurant? What does a new app listing restaurant health code violations have to do with an off-the-menu author? Hear all about it in the latest episode of the podcast about the world and writing of USA Today bestselling author Robert Jeschonek. In this episode, Robert talks about a bizarre app, introduces an intern from the University of Iowa, discusses the benefits of having a day job, and talks about a twisted app that seems to predict his every mistake. You'll also b...

Feb 17, 202029 min

IE10 - OUCH! It's the Cthulhu Ate My Eyes Episode!

Did Bob's cataract surgery cause the strange tentacles squirming from his eye socket? Or has Cthulhu hijacked his vision for some purpose known only to the dark ancient gods? Hear all about it in the latest episode of the podcast about the world and writing of USA Today bestselling author Robert Jeschonek. In this episode, Robert talks about his recent eye surgery, introduces one of his new interns, discusses the overload of writing options and tools, and talks about the strange changes taking p...

Feb 03, 202041 min

IE09 - CAWW! It's the How-Not-To-Wash-A-Raven at the Y Episode!

Why are ravens attacking the battlefield of the gods? And what does that have to do with the showers at the local YMCA? Hear all about it in the latest episode of the podcast about the world and writing of USA Today bestselling author Robert Jeschonek. In this episode, Robert talks about eye surgery, college interns, regaining motivation, and a weird dream about fighting monstrous ravens in an all-out war. Plus, there's a reading from the forthcoming novel Horde's Challenge, book one of the Star...

Jan 20, 202024 min

IE08 - OMG! It's the Bow-Before-the-Vegetable-Man Episode!

Who or what is THE VEGETABLE MAN, and why is he hosting this podcast? Hear all about it in the latest episode of the podcast about the world and writing of USA Today bestselling author Robert Jeschonek. In this episode, Robert talks about holiday preparations, the to-do list-Tribble conundrum, his upcoming urban fantasy novel, Earthtaker, and the weirdness of THE VEGETABLE MAN. Plus, there's a reading from the holiday favorite Christmas at Glosser's and a little something involving wrists and ru...

Dec 16, 201926 min
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