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The Nuts and Bolts of Writing

The Nuts and Bolts of Writing

Hosts Imelda Wei Ding Lo (a.k.a. Fortunus Games), Tete DePunk, and R.N. Roveleh interview a wide range of writers and creators about their creative process and approach to writing. They also talk about their own writing journeys and offer tips for writing more effectively and efficiently.

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EP 234: Imelda Reviews Journey (2012) and Uses It To Reflect on Her Life Journey Since 2024
Jan. 11, 2025

EP 234: Imelda Reviews Journey (2012) and Uses It To Reflect on Her Life Journey Since 2024

Host Imelda Wei Ding Lo reviews the video game, Journey (2012), and uses it to reflect on how her life and mindset has changed since taking a break from this podcast (that's why we were on hiatus since January 2023)! Co-host ...
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EP 233: Book Review: “Under the Cover of Chaos: Trump and the Battle for the American Right” by Lawrence Grossberg
Jan. 29, 2024

EP 233: Book Review: “Under the Cover of Chaos: Trump and the Battle for the American Right” by Lawrence Grossberg

Hi, everyone. Today, me, Imelda or Fortunus Games, the host of this podcast, will be reviewing Lawrence Grossberg’s “Under the Cover of Chaos: Trump and the Battle for the American Right.” Lawrence Grossberg is the Morris Dav...
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EP 232: Book Review: Philip Roth’s “Operation Shylock”
Jan. 22, 2024

EP 232: Book Review: Philip Roth’s “Operation Shylock”

In this episode, podcast host Imelda/Fortunus Games reviews Philip Roth's novel, "Operation Shylock: A Confession." Find out what it's about and why she gave it 5/5 stars! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spo...
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EP 231: Season Three of “The Nuts and Bolts of Writing” Podcast
Jan. 14, 2024

EP 231: Season Three of “The Nuts and Bolts of Writing” Podcast

Hi, everyone. This is Imelda or Fortunus Games, the host of this podcast. Hope you had a good winter break and happy new year! This is just a short announcement about how we are moving on to season three of “The Nuts and Bolt...
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EP 230: Book Review: “American Exceptionalism and Civil Religion” by John D. Wilsey
Dec. 11, 2023

EP 230: Book Review: “American Exceptionalism and Civil Religion” by John D. Wilsey

Today, host Fortunus Games reviews John D. Wilsey’s “American Exceptionalism and Civil Religion: Reassessing the History of an Idea.” Find out why she gave this book 5/5 stars and why she found it a useful resource for unders...
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EP 229: Book Review: Philip Roth’s “The Counterlife”
Dec. 4, 2023

EP 229: Book Review: Philip Roth’s “The Counterlife”

Host Fortunus Games reviews one of her favorite books, Philip Roth's "The Counterlife." She had previously reviewed it with co-host Tete DePunk in 2021 (Episode 70 of this podcast) , but she wants to give a more streamlined s...
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