14 episodes

Unlock the creative process with All Creatives Now, hosted by horror authors Paul Stephenson and Kev Harrison.
Each episode, Paul and Kev pull up a seat with top talent from diverse creative worlds. Chat with authors sharing craft secrets, musicians exploring artistic journeys, comedians unloading on the funny bone, and more. Through lively interviews, you'll glean gold nuggets on everything it takes to bring brilliant ideas to brilliant life. From the lightbulb moments of inspiration to the grind of production and promotion, no facet of creativity is untouched. Plus, your hosts weigh in with recommendations of illuminating creative works and projects on their radars.
For any free-thinker fueled by imagination, or any artist seeking fresh fuel, All Creatives Now is your direct line to endless creativity conversations. Tune in for a stimulating dose of outside-the-box perspective and peer behind the creative curtain every time.

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Unlock the creative process with All Creatives Now, hosted by horror authors Paul Stephenson and Kev Harrison.
Each episode, Paul and Kev pull up a seat with top talent from diverse creative worlds. Chat with authors sharing craft secrets, musicians exploring artistic journeys, comedians unloading on the funny bone, and more. Through lively interviews, you'll glean gold nuggets on everything it takes to bring brilliant ideas to brilliant life. From the lightbulb moments of inspiration to the grind of production and promotion, no facet of creativity is untouched. Plus, your hosts weigh in with recommendations of illuminating creative works and projects on their radars.
For any free-thinker fueled by imagination, or any artist seeking fresh fuel, All Creatives Now is your direct line to endless creativity conversations. Tune in for a stimulating dose of outside-the-box perspective and peer behind the creative curtain every time.

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    Episode 13 - Andrew Mangan (Arseblog)

    Episode 13 - Andrew Mangan (Arseblog)

    While Kev was away last week Paul got to speak to the man whose blog posts have kept him entertained for twenty years, Andrew Mangan of Arseblog. Andrew tells us more about his road to becoming arguably the most-consumed football fan content in world football, building communities, the importance of building a daily ritual, and much much more.
    Then Paul and Kev catch up about Kev's exploits at Authorcon, and Paul moans about not getting very much done over the last week.
    Check out Arseblog, and the Arseblog Patreon. This April, Andrew and the team are donating 100% of their proceeds to UNICEF, so if you're ever going to join, now's the time.
    If you enjoy this episode, please make sure to subscribe to the feed, give us the highest possible star rating, and then spend a good few hours sending a link to everyone you know on social media. Ta.
    ACN Socials:
    Twitter: @allcreativesnow
    Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/allcreativesnow.bsky.social
    All Creatives Now is a Hollow Stone Press Production.

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    • 58 min
    Episode Twelve - Sonora Taylor

    Episode Twelve - Sonora Taylor

    This week Paul talks to award-winning author Sonora Taylor about her journey as a writer, Scares That Care, Fright Girl Summer, working with an editor over a period of time, working collaboratively, community building, and much more.
    If you're in Williamsburg, VA as this comes out, you can catch both Sonora and our very own Kev Harrison at Authorcon III! Check out the details here: https://scaresthatcare.org/authorcon-iii
    Elsewhere, Kev tells us all about choosing an audiobook narrator, while Paul has a brand new podcast to join this and Bleakwood, an audiobook version of his post-apocalyptic novel Blood on the Motorway. Check it out, or search your podcatcher of choice.
    Paul's inspiration of the week: El Paraiso Records
    Kev's creative tool of the week: England on Fire
    Paul's mailing list
    Kev's mailing list

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    • 44 min
    Episode Eleven - Paul Holbrook-Phillips of True Spilt Milk Designs

    Episode Eleven - Paul Holbrook-Phillips of True Spilt Milk Designs

    This week we're joined by Paul Holbrook-Phillips of True Spilt Milk Designs to discuss his route from post-hardcore luminary to award-winning designer for bands such as Villagers, Lonely the Brave, Conjurer, festivals like ArcTanGent, and more. We discuss working with clients without compromising your values, mental health, getting inspiration from the world around you, and much more.
    Check out Paul's work: https://truespiltmilkdesigns.com/
    Instagram: @truespiltmilkdesigns/
    Kev has a new book out! Check out all the details here: https://kevharrisonfiction.com/2024/01/13/emerging-from-the-shadows/
    Paul has old books out! Check out all the details here: https://paulstephensonbooks.com/2024/03/13/blood-on-the-motorway-get-the-full-trilogy-now/
    Follow All Creatives Now on
    Bluesky: allcreativesnow.bsky.social
    Twitter: @allcreativesnow

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    • 57 min
    Episode Ten - Lauren McMenemy

    Episode Ten - Lauren McMenemy

    This week we're chatting with one of the hardest working people we know. Lauren wears many hats: Editor-in-Chief at Trembling With Fear for horrortree.com; PR and marketing for the British Fantasy Society; founder of the Society of Ink Slingers; curator of the Writing the Occult virtual events. With 25+ years as a professional writer across journalism, marketing, and communications, Lauren also works as a coach to writers looking to achieve goals, get accountability, or get support and advice for marketing. We talk to her about all of this, her roots in journalism, and how to balance all the spinning plates. Then, Paul talks Star Trek for a bit, Kev talks beta reads, and much more besides.
    Find out more about Lauren's many ventures at: https://laurenmc.carrd.co
    Her socials:
    Instagram: @lozthewriter or @societyofinkslingers
    Twitter: @novicenovelist
    BlueSky: @laurenwrites.bsky.social
    Threads: @lozthewriter
    Mastodon: https://mastodon.scot/@spookygirl
    LinkedIn: /in/ljmcmenemy
    Also, make sure you go preorder Kev's upcoming book, Shadow of the Hidden!
    https://kevharrisonfiction.com/2024/01/13/emerging-from-the-shadows/


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    • 1 hr 3 min
    Episode Nine - Greg Chapman

    Episode Nine - Greg Chapman

    We're back, and this week we've got an interview with Bram Stoker Award-nominated designer and author, Greg Chapman. Greg talks us through his creative journey, what motivates him, his thoughts on the AI and creativity debate, working with clients vs creating your own work, and much more.
    Check out all of Greg's work at his website: https://darkscrybe.com/
    Kev has a new book! Check out all the details and the preorder links at his blog: https://kevharrisonfiction.com/2024/01/13/emerging-from-the-shadows/
    Paul's horror podcast, Bleakwood, has wrapped its first season. Check out on Acast, or search Bleakwood wherever you're listening to this podcast to hear the full season now. https://shows.acast.com/bleakwood
    Paul's tool of the week is Atticus, check it out at https://www.atticus.io
    Check out All Creatives Now socials:
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/allcreativesnow
    Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/allcreativesnow.bsky.social
    Like what you hear? Make sure to leave us a review, or tell all your friends.

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    • 58 min
    Episode Eight - Alan Baxter

    Episode Eight - Alan Baxter

    Join us as we talk to the Lord Weird of Australia, Alan Baxter, as we talk about his journey to being one of the most exciting voices in modern horror, how he manages to stay so productive, the parallels between writing and the martial arts, and much much more. Plus Kev talks end of year accomplishments, and Paul calls everyone a tool.
    Alan Baxter links:
    https://www.alanbaxter.com.au/
    https://www.patreon.com/alanbaxter
    https://alanbaxter.substack.com/
    https://bsky.app/profile/alanbaxter.bsky.social
    https://www.threads.net/@alan_weird_baxter
    Follow Paul, Kev, and the pod online:
    ALL CREATIVES NOW
    Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/allcreativesnow.bsky.social
    X: https://twitter.com/@allcreativesnow
    Paul
    Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/prsbooks.bsky.social
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prsbooks/
    Threads: https://www.threads.net/@prsbooks
    Website: https://paulstephensonbooks.com
    Kev
    Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/kevharrison.bsky.social
    X: https://twitter.com/@lisboetaingles
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrevilkev/
    Threads: https://www.threads.net/@mrevilkev
    Website: https://kevharrisonfiction.com/

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    • 1 hr 2 min

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