This week, I am still tweaking ways to get better sleep and remember dreams better. In this update I talk about: Ways to improve ergonomics of sleep How buckwheat pillows can help Updates on teas to induce better sleep or more vivid dreams Taking an active role in all dreaming vs. observing Related links Pearl [...]
~ read more ~
Nebula and Hugo-award nominated author William Shunn sat down with me to talk about writing, his memoir on growing up Mormon, writing workshop environment, and Tuesday Funk, the Chicago Literary series, which he curates once a month at the Hopleaf. We also find out more about his process of writing a novel, and the strangest [...]
~ read more ~
Today I want to take some time to talk about a book that’s been a great read and guidance in exploring lucid dreaming for me. The book is Dreaming Yourself Awake: Lucid Dreaming and Tibetan Dream Yoga for Insight and Transformation by B. Allan Wallace, who happens to be a writer who covers Buddhism, meditation, and [...]
~ read more ~
Bob Curran is the author of American Vampires: Their True History from New York to California, a book dedicated to the folklore surrounding vampires in U.S. Culture. Dr. Bob Curran is no stranger to these myths. He has also written field guides to werewolves, dark fairies, and more. Bob talked to me from Northern Ireland [...]
~ read more ~
The answer to this question has always been yes, for me. Many writers report being able to write well under the influence of music. When I was in my early twenties, I shied away from trying it, thinking I had to “concentrate” while I wrote. But I couldn’t stay away from music. In waking life, [...]
~ read more ~
Your feedback about the show is so important. If you want to tell me how much you love or hate the show, suggest guests or topics, or even suggest ways to go into season two, please send me an email. You can now reach The Labyrinth podcast at labyrinthcast at gmail dot com. Get in [...]
~ read more ~
Here’s a quick update on how lucid dreaming is going (or not going) for me. I did well in November but December sucked. I tried out some new things, including tea. Check out the video below, where I explain what happened: Related links Scientific American: How can you control your dreams? Below are some links [...]
~ read more ~
Author Robert Pobi knows monsters. He creates some really sinister monsters in his books, and in today’s Labyrinth I get to talk to Robert one on one about his process. Robert’s energy is unparalleled. This same energy provides him with an incredible work ethic and enthusiasm for his novels. You should check out Robert’s breakthrough [...]
~ read more ~
It’s 2013 now, and that means that we are back up and running. New episode of The Labyrinth arrives this weekend. I am working on a new novel. I have more posts about lucid dreaming arriving, on Mondays, as you well know. And I AM GLAD TO SEE YOU AGAIN, READERS AND LISTENERS. How was [...]
~ read more ~
Okay, the time has come to rest a bit. I will be back in January 2013 with all new episodes of The Labyrinth, as well as new writing updates and lucid dreaming ledger entries. Have a great season.
~ read more ~
