“If you, you know, give ten writers an idea, you get eleven different books.” – Ursula

Transcript

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In this episode of Ditch Diggers, Mur Lafferty and Ursula Vernon dive into the gritty realities of the writing world. From the anxiety of upcoming surgeries to the chaos of travel and illness, they share their personal and professional struggles.

The episode takes a critical look at the pitfalls of online behavior, especially concerning agents making inappropriate comments on social media. They discuss the importance of professionalism, the fear of idea theft, and the phenomenon of simultaneous similar ideas emerging in the literary world. 

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• Ursula Vernon/T. Kingfisher
• Mur Lafferty
• Devo Spice

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Support Local Book Stores! Ditch Diggers credits:theme song by Devo Spice, art by Numbers Ninja, site hosted by Libsyn (or Patreon). July 31, 2024 | Season 10 Ep 3 | murverse.com “Recorded back when Mur still had a Gallbladder” by Mur Lafferty and Ursula Vernon is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0