In this episode, Pat and James have a wide-ranging discussion with Gifted Achiever and author Richard Kelly Kemick. His most recent book—Hello, Horse—is a wonderfully unique collection of short stories that features a coterie of ghosts, nuns on ice, and an above average number of dogs while exploring the mirage of authenticity and the impact of decisions we make—for better or worse.
In a word, Richard is brilliant and funny (yes, I know, that was two words). As but a taste of the topics Pat and James explored with him:
Pen or pencil?
His writing and publishing process, which includes his fair share of rejections (something we all have experienced).
The pleasure of working with a fabulous old-school editor.
Moving up the rejection ladder.
Can an arts community become too dependent on grants? And can funding abundance disconnect the artist from their audience?
Our favorite authors and books.
Why the writer/creator must work harder than the reader/viewer/audience.
When applying for a grant, have an idea not an emotion.
Rejection is just another step forward.
Richard’s top five grant pitch tips.
How being creative forces you out of yourself.
There is no better life than the creative life.
Segment Questions:
What do you believe the difference is between an idea and an emotion?
What is your favorite book/movie/song/artwork?
What are your five pitch tips?
Segment Links:
Richard’s Website: https://richardkemick.com
Wikipedia Page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Kelly_Kemick
Hello, Horse on Amazon: https://a.co/d/7yy9yPm [Gifted Underachiever tip: Download a sample on Kindle, then after you discover Richard’s brilliance, purchase a copy at your local independent bookstore]
Richard Kelly Kemick: The Benevolent Dictator of the Christmas Village
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