Fresh Ink

A literary podcast for writers and dreamers to share stories and writing techniques

Fresh Ink is a arts podcast hosted by Lui Campos & Des Stevens, with 32 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Lui Campos & Des Stevens hosts Fresh Ink, a arts show with 32 episodes published.

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  Episode #9

  Episode 209: Hopeless Romantics and the Making of Music & Lyrics with Jsteve

  Apr 7, 202650 minS2

  Lui and Des sit down with upcoming producer and creator JSteve of PreMax Records who breaks down the "ins and outs" of producing sounds and lyrics that serve as a narrative yet entertaining foundation. Our guest also give our duo a deep dive into storytelling through the music video format and how producers and artists seek visuals to amplify a song’s message. If you liked what you heard today, checkout JSteve and his PreMax Crew on their Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@premaxrecords9049, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/premaxrecords/ or Spotify pages Stuck in December was song Eddie Robinson, produced by JSteve & PreMax Records

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  Episode #8

  Episode 208: Anchors, Books, and Airwaves: An Odyssey in Trendsetting & Community with Jamie Freeman

  Mar 2, 202640 minS2

  Lui and Des welcome Jamie Freeman to discuss her journey from co-hosting the "Ink Drinkers" podcast to opening TBR Bookshop, a new "haven" for the Baton Rouge literary community. Jamie describes the shop's sophisticated design along with its variety of books, teas and events. The trio also highlights the store's support for local authors and Jamie’s plans to build a dedicated podcast recording space within the shop. Visit TBR Bookstore at www.tbrbookshop.com to find out more about Jamie Freeman and the items and drinks you can take out and the events you can take in. Also drop Lui & Des a line at either freshinklui@gmail.com or freshinkdes@gmail.com to let your feelings known about our podcast and any of the participating authors and interviewees

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  Episode #7

  Episode 207: Writing with Love & the Business of Writing

  Oct 14, 202540 minS2

  Lui & Des welcome Lindsey Duga to Fresh Ink where the three discuss on how one's love of writing often lead to difficult choices when a writer leaps into the business world of getting published. Ms. Duga talk about her latest book series: The Royal Heirs Academy

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  Episode #6

  Episode 206: Her Name Was Audrey with Dr. Charles Monlezun

  Aug 11, 20251h 4mS2

  Lui & Des welcome back Dr. Charles Monlezun who reads Her Name Was Audrey, a chapter from his memoir Becoming Charlie, that highlights the emotional impact of Hurricane Audrey on southwest Louisiana and the resilience and heroism that the people of that region in the face of that terrible disaster. A resiliency that will be celebrated in both the 60th anniversary of that memorable storm and the 20th two of her eventual sisters Hurricane Katrina and Rita. All the while noting on the importance of storytelling not just in preserving family history but the healing power of sharing personal experiences and how we all grow for the better from it.

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  Episode #5

  Episode 205: Antiheroes with Al Singh

  Jul 24, 202542 minS2

  Renaissance Man Al Singh joins Lui and Des to discuss the appeal of antiheroes characters as well a glimpse into the mind of an antihero as Al reads a bit from his novella: A Working Class Man

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