Author Sean Brown shares his experience writing as a military veteran and teaching veteran writing workshops. Not only can writing be a great way to help cope with PTSD, but it can be a way to form a community (around writing – such as with writers groups). Check out their publication, Veterans in War, Veterans in Peace. Starting Your Own Veteran …
Cinematography and Film School with Christopher Murray
Christopher Murray discusses what it’s like to go to film school, the day to day of a cinematographer, and what it means to go from the military to a life of following your passion.
Military Writing SCHOLARSHIP for the San Francisco Writers Conference and more!
Hey everyone, it’s just me, Justin, because we released our episode early this week! So I wanted to share the details about this San Francisco Writers Conference veterans scholarship (1 for fiction, 1 for non-fiction), share with you some interviews I did with veterans who are volunteering and giving back to their communities (articles posted on Military.com), and share the …
Talking Pinups for Vets with Gina Elise
May is Military Appreciation Month, so we wanted to talk with an organization that’s doing its part to help veterans. Seeing as Jennifer and Trevor have both been involved with Pinups for Vets, we figured that would be a good one! Gina Elise from Pinups for Vets sat down with us to tell us what the organization is about, how …
Acting in Film and Theater with Jaimyon Parker
Jaimyon Parker shares his insight into the film and theater world, talking how veterans can get involved in acting and why they must try theater. Jaimyon has been seen in starring roles in award winning independent films, television, and on stage. In 2009, was nominated by the NAACP as a BEST LOCAL PLAYWRIGHT. He has written and produced 3 short films, …
Talking Terminal Lance and White Donkey, with Maximilian Uriarte
Maximilian Uriarte shares his experience going from an 0351 in the Marines to having an insane number of followers due to his military comic, “Terminal Lance.” He studied art after the military at the California College of the Arts, and hopes to one day have an animation studio of his own. What is Terminal Lance? Check him out at: http://terminallance.com Terminal Lance …
Stunt Driving with Rick Seaman
Jennifer, Justin, and Trevor talk with Rick Seaman about his stunt driving school. He shares how he went from being a Vietnam veteran to stumbling into a career as a stunt driver. He shares other thoughts and advice about acting in LA, and how stunt people can use that experience to get acting experience. If you have an interest in …
The Audiobook of Military Veterans in Creative Careers!
I’m interrupting your normal program to let you know about the Military Veterans in Creative Careers audiobook. All profits support this podcast, and the book is full of awesome interviews (Trevor and Jennifer are included!). I’m even giving stuff away, with is awesome – first 10 people to reply to this will get a copy of the audiobook (US, digital), …
David Bruns and JR Olson Talk Writing Collaboratively and Using Beta Readers
These two wonderful military veteran officers carry Justin and Trevor through their revised writing process that they learned while writing this second novel, as well as how they incorporated beta readers to make it the best book it could be. Their book, JIHADI APPRENTICE, sounds like it will be full of excitement and very relevant to our times. If you …
Jeff Reyes on Breaking into Hollywood
Filmmaker Jeff Reyes shares his story and motivational advice on transitioning out of the military and breaking into Hollywood. Jeff Reyes Bio: Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Jeff was already steps away from the film industry. Since he was a teenager Jeff made his own living as a Photographer, Promoter, and Graphic Designer. In 2004, he left college …