![]() ![]() It’s only in recent years that she started treating the craft as a career. Dickson lives in Dayton, Ohio and has been writing since she could hold pencil to paper. Our podcast is served up via our website and syndicated on iTunes. Guest hosts expand our circle of discussion and keep things even livelier… so take a seat before you have a case of the vapors! Send us your comments and share your ideas at The PodcastĮach week, we explore a particular topic about the creative process, with each host bringing their own flavor and experience to the mix, and plenty of witty and tangential banter to keep things fun. Dickson is a speculative fiction author with several published stories and many more on the way. Corey Bishop is a budding game developer, tabletop gamer, and short story author. Creative Commoners is an exploration for everyday people trying to maintain creative pursuits amid the demands of home, work, and family.Ĭhris Armstrong is a master wordsmith with many creative hobbies. ![]()
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