In this thought-provoking episode of The Right Brain Café , hosts Regina Saint Claire and James Ippoliti tackle a dilemma plaguing many creative individuals today: the overwhelming pressure to promote their work on social media. While platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok offer unprecedented opportunities to reach a global audience, they also come with a heavy toll on mental health, creativity, and overall well-being. James and Regina share insights into how constant self-promotion can l...
Jan 14, 2025•50 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Life has a way of throwing unexpected curveballs, and as creative individuals, those moments can redefine not just how we create but who we are. In this episode, we dive deep into the journey of discovering your true creative identity when life doesn’t go as planned. From navigating challenges to embracing change, we explore how setbacks can lead to breakthroughs and uncover the authentic artist within. Whether you’re an artist, writer, musician, or just starting to explore your creative side, t...
Dec 09, 2024•38 min•Season 2Ep. 6
James discusses his experience at the Philly Zine Fest and how he found it beneficial to be out in public and meet other artists and the people who want what you created. Get Regina’s book > Buy Carni About This Podcast: From the Office of Demonology & Regina's Haunted Library , Book Worms Horror Zine editors Regina Saint Claire and James DeFeo offer tips on creativity. Contact Us: Email (not for submissions): [email protected] Submit your short story (up to 1500 words) to: La...
Nov 15, 2024•20 min•Season 2Ep. 5
With NaNoWriMo getting a bad reputation, Regina is considering starting her own writing challenge. In this episode, James and Regina discuss the benefits of starting your own challenges with your own goals. Mentioned in this episode: Episode 1 of The Back Cover Podcast Halloween Haunts by R. Saint Claire Setting Goals in Scrivener Erin McKeown Interview Get Regina’s book > Buy Carni About This Podcast: From the Office of Demonology & Regina's Haunted Library , Book Worms Horror Zine edito...
Oct 29, 2024•53 min•Season 2Ep. 4
In this episode, Regina and James discuss why they think you should be paid for your art and not to avoid doing things for exposure. Discussed in this episode: Horror Sideshow Market Halloween Haunts: Tales for Spooky Season Still Drinkin, Smokin, Rockin and Rollin: An Oral History of John & Peter's Art All Night - Trenton Zombitos (Doritos Superbowl Commercial) Get Regina’s book > Buy Carni About This Podcast: From the Office of Demonology & Regina's Haunted Library , Book Worms Horr...
Oct 18, 2024•56 min•Season 2Ep. 3
In this episode, Regina and James discuss the difficult task of liking art when the artist might not be likable and how to handle the internal struggle. Get Regina’s book > Buy Carni About This Podcast: From the Office of Demonology & Regina's Haunted Library , Book Worms Horror Zine editors Regina Saint Claire and James DeFeo offer tips on creativity. Contact Us: Email (not for submissions): [email protected] Submit your short story (up to 1500 words) to: La Regina Studio, Gr...
Sep 17, 2024•53 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Kicking off Season 2 of The Right Brain Cafe, Regina and James dive into the hot topic of A.I.'s role in the art world. Prompted by the recent controversy surrounding NaNoWriMo's comments on using A.I. in writing, they explore the potential benefits and drawbacks of A.I. in the creative process. Tune in to hear their insights on how technology is reshaping the artistic landscape. Mentioned in this episode: BOOKS The Fourth Turning - https://amzn.to/3AMKDWH" Regina's Books - https://amzn.to/3ZaUH...
Sep 06, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 1
In this episode, Regina and James discuss the benefits of having a creative side-project that is different from your main form of creativity. Get CriminOlly presents Garbology Anthology GarbAugust YouTube Event Bob Krist Tom Savini Instagram Clive Barker Painting The 1981 Iggy Pop Halloween Riot The Commonwealth Times Get Regina’s book > Buy Carni About This Podcast: From the Office of Demonology & Regina's Haunted Library , Book Worms Horror Zine editors Regina Saint Claire and James DeF...
Jul 29, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 47
In this episode, Regina and James break the bad news: NO ONE CARES ABOUT YOUR ART. Get Regina’s book > Buy Carni About This Podcast: From the Office of Demonology & Regina's Haunted Library , Book Worms Horror Zine editors Regina Saint Claire and James DeFeo offer tips on creativity. Contact Us: Email (not for submissions): [email protected] Submit your short story (up to 1500 words) to: La Regina Studio, Grundy Commons, 925 Canal Street, Bristol, PA 19007 Join us on social to...
Jul 25, 2024•58 min•Season 1Ep. 46
In this episode, we discuss dealing with failure as a creative. Mentioned in this episode: Mindset: https://the-right-brain-cafe.captivate.fm Get Regina’s book > Buy Carni About This Podcast: From the Office of Demonology & Regina's Haunted Library , Book Worms Horror Zine editors Regina Saint Claire and James DeFeo offer tips on creativity. Contact Us: Email (not for submissions): [email protected] Submit your short story (up to 1500 words) to: La Regina Studio, Grundy Common...
Jul 07, 2024•59 min•Season 1Ep. 45
In this episode, Regina and James discuss structure in creativity. They discuss Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey and how you can find the structure in popular works. They go through the structure of Jaws and talk about how creativity thrives with limitations. BUY Book Worms #5: Rock & Roll Horror Mentioned in this Episode: Paul Tremblay Books: A Head Full of Ghosts Horror Movie The Cabin at the End of the World Other Books: The Writer's Journey The Night House Ninth House Other Links: James’...
Jun 25, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Mentioned in this Episode: BUY Book Worms #5: Rock & Roll Horror Click Here BooksI’m Glad My Mom Died - https://amzn.to/3Va36D8 James’ Newsletter Regina’s Blog Get Regina’s book > Buy Carni About This Podcast: From the Office of Demonology & Regina's Haunted Library , Book Worms Horror Zine editors Regina Saint Claire and James DeFeo offer tips on creativity. Contact Us: Email (not for submissions): [email protected] Submit your short story (up to 1500 words) to: La Regina...
May 31, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Mentioned in this episode: Watch Zombitos Watch Regina’s Zatarain’s Commercial Next Book Worms Coming Soon: Rock & Roll Horror Buy Book Worms and Book Worms Merch on our Etsy page James’ Newsletter Regina’s Blog Get Regina’s book > Buy Carni Get James’ short story on Kindle > About This Podcast: From the Office of Demonology & Regina's Haunted Library , Book Worms Horror Zine editors Regina Saint Claire and James DeFeo offer tips on writing fiction. Contact Us: Email (not for submi...
May 12, 2024•49 min•Season 1Ep. 42
In this episode, Regina and James discuss what they believe the future of social media looks like for creators. Mentioned in this episode: Watch Gemini Rising Next Book Worms Theme: Rock & Roll Horror Submit your short story (up to 1500 words) to: La Regina Studio, Grundy Commons, 925 Canal Street, Bristol, PA 19007 Buy Book Worms and Book Worms Merch on our Etsy page James’ Newsletter Regina’s Blog Get Regina’s book > Buy Carni Get James’ short story on Kindle > About This Podcast: Fr...
Apr 20, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Regina and James discuss playing the fool in your art and in your life. Mentioned in this episode: Slime & Slashers YouTube Channel Next Book Worms Theme: Rock & Roll Horror Submit your short story (up to 1500 words) to: La Regina Studio, Grundy Commons, 925 Canal Street, Bristol, PA 19007 Buy Book Worms and Book Worms Merch on our Etsy page James’ Newsletter Regina’s Blog Get Regina’s book > Buy Carni Get James’ short story on Kindle > About This Podcast: From the Office of Demono...
Apr 08, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Regina and James discuss not giving a BLEEP what people think when crafting your story. Mentioned in this episode: Slime & Slashers YouTube Channel Next Book Worms Theme: Rock & Roll Horror Submit your short story (up to 1500 words) to: La Regina Studio, Grundy Commons, 925 Canal Street, Bristol, PA 19007 Buy Book Worms and Book Worms Merch on our Etsy page James’ Newsletter Regina’s Blog Articles on writing by James on Medium Get Regina’s book > Buy Carni Get James’ short story on Ki...
Mar 27, 2024•49 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Regina and James discuss reentering child’s play to bring forth your best creativity. Mentioned in this episode: BOOKS The Power of Fun The Bestseller Code A Mystery of Mysteries: The Death and Life of Edgar Allan Poe Next Book Worms Theme: Rock & Roll Horror Submit your short story (up to 1500 words) to: La Regina Studio, Grundy Commons, 925 Canal Street, Bristol, PA 19007 Buy Book Worms and Book Worms Merch on our Etsy page James’ Newsletter Regina’s Blog Articles on writing by James on Me...
Mar 19, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Regina and James discuss art vs. commerce when it comes to your writing. Also discussions on A.I. and writing. Mentioned in this episode: Next Book Worms Theme: Rock & Roll Horror Submit your short story (up to 1500 words) to: La Regina Studio, Grundy Commons, 925 Canal Street, Bristol, PA 19007 Buy Book Worms on our Etsy page James’ Newsletter Regina’s Blog Articles on writing by James on Medium Get Regina’s book > Buy Carni Get James’ short story on Kindle > About This Podcast: From ...
Mar 03, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Mentioned in this Episode CriminOlly YouTube Channel Next Book Worms Theme: Rock & Roll Horror Submit your Rock & Roll Horror short story (up to 1500 words) to: La Regina Studio, Grundy Commons, 925 Canal Street, Bristol, PA 19007 Buy Book Worms on our Etsy page James’ Newsletter & A.I. Critique Class Regina’s Blog Articles on writing by James on Medium Get Regina’s book > Buy Carni Get James’ short story on Kindle > About This Podcast: From the Office of Demonology & Regin...
Feb 26, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Regina and James discuss Heinlein’s fifth rule for writing. Mentioned in this episode: Next Book Worms Theme: Rock & Roll Horror Submit your short story (up to 1500 words) to: La Regina Studio, Grundy Commons, 925 Canal Street, Bristol, PA 19007 Buy Book Worms on our Etsy page SF Writer Article How To Scrivener Video Book: Atomic Habits James’ Newsletter Regina’s Blog Articles on writing by James on Medium Get Regina’s book > Buy Carni Get James’ short story on Kindle > About This Podc...
Feb 17, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Regina and James discuss Heinlein’s fourth rule for writing. Mentioned in this episode: Next Book Worms Theme: Rock & Roll Horror Submit your short story (up to 1500 words) to: La Regina Studio, Grundy Commons, 925 Canal Street, Bristol, PA 19007 Buy Book Worms on our Etsy page SF Writer Article James’ Newsletter Regina’s Blog Articles on writing by James on Medium Get Regina’s book > Buy Carni Get James’ short story on Kindle > About This Podcast: From the Office of Demonology & R...
Feb 10, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Regina is off this week. James gives his thoughts on a free webinar on finding a literary agent. Mentioned in this episode: Buy Book Worms on our Etsy page Jericho Writers Free Webinar: https://event.webinarjam.com/replay/395/44ro5sq6bz5clnqbq4ow James’ Newsletter Regina’s Blog Articles on writing by James on Medium Get Regina’s book > Buy Carni Get James’ short story on Kindle > About This Podcast: From the Office of Demonology & Regina's Haunted Library , Book Worms Horror Zine edito...
Feb 04, 2024•13 min
Regina and James discuss Robert Heinlein’s 3rd Rule for Writers: You Must Refrain From Rewriting, Except to Editorial Order. This rule may be the most controversial rule among the group. Regina and James give their opinions on what they think it means. Mentioned in this episode: Coursera Course: Creative Writing: The Craft of Plot Regina’s Blog Articles on writing by James on Medium Buy Book Worms on our Etsy page Get Regina’s book > Buy Carni Get James’ short story on Kindle > About This ...
Jan 27, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 33
James ' interview with Grady Hendrix from his podcast This Is Some Scene. Since James was sick, we are posting this episode to make up for missing a week. We will return with a new episode at the end of this week. If you would like more interviews with writers, please find us on Instagram at bookwormshorrorzine and let us know. Enjoy the show. Articles on writing by James on Medium Buy Book Worms on our Etsy page Get Regina’s book > Buy Carni Get James’ short story on Kindle > About This P...
Jan 24, 2024•48 min
In this Episode: Regina and James talk about Robert A. Heinlein's 2nd Rule of writing: FINISH WHAT YOUR START. More challenging than it sounds. Talked about in this episode: Articles on writing by James on Medium Buy Book Worms on our Etsy page Get Regina’s book > Buy Carni Get James’ short story on Kindle > About This Podcast: From the Office of Demonology & Regina's Haunted Library , Book Worms Horror Zine editors Regina Saint Claire and James DeFeo offer tips on writing fiction. Con...
Jan 14, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 32
In this Episode: Regina and James talk about Robert A. Heinlein's 1st Rule of writing: YOU MUST WRITE. Not as easy as it sounds. Talked about in this episode: Buy Book Worms on our Etsy page Get Regina’s book > Buy Carni Get James’ short story on Kindle > About This Podcast: From the Office of Demonology & Regina's Haunted Library , Book Worms Horror Zine editors Regina Saint Claire and James DeFeo offer tips on writing fiction. Contact Us: Email (not for submissions): bookwormshorrorz...
Jan 05, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 31
In this Episode: Regina and James talk about how to describe clothing in your writing. Talked about in this episode: The Sears Catalog Archives Watch Gemini Rising Get Regina’s book > Buy Carni About This Podcast: From the Office of Demonology & Regina's Haunted Library , Book Worms Horror Zine editors Regina Saint Claire and James DeFeo offer tips on writing fiction. Buy Book Worms on our Etsy page Contact Us: Email (not for submissions): [email protected] Submit your short s...
Dec 30, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 30
In this Episode: Regina and James talk about how you can ask for reviews of your book as well as how to stay sane when reading your reviews—good or bad. Talked about in this episode: NetGalley Bookfunnel Get Regina’s book > Buy Carni About This Podcast: From the Office of Demonology & Regina's Haunted Library , Book Worms Horror Zine editors Regina Saint Claire and James DeFeo offer tips on writing fiction. Buy Book Worms on our Etsy page Contact Us: Email (not for submissions): bookworms...
Dec 23, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 29
In this episode, Regina and James talk about pen names. Why would you use a pen name, and what are some examples of established authors and their reasons for choosing a pen name? Get Regina’s book > Buy Carni Subscribe to James’ newsletter by clicking the button below. About This Podcast: From the Office of Demonology & Regina's Haunted Library , Book Worms Horror Zine editors Regina Saint Claire and James Ippoliti offer tips on writing fiction. A great zine needs excellent fiction, and s...
Dec 14, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 28
In this episode, Regina & James discuss the pros and cons of writing as a “pantser” vs. a plotter. The ABDCE Structure Dean Wesley Smith talking about pantsing aka writing into the dark Get Regina’s book > Buy Carni Gemini Rising Episode Subscribe to James’ newsletter by clicking the button below. About This Podcast: From the Office of Demonology & Regina's Haunted Library , Book Worms Horror Zine editors Regina Saint Claire and James Ippoliti offer tips on writing for the horror genr...
Dec 08, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 27
