About this episode

M.D. Smith IV discusses the inspiration behind his winning story in Season 1 of Biome.

M.D. Smith IV joins Biome to share the story behind Bright Eyes and the Lantern Path (Season 1, Episode 8) - winner of listener's top Season 1 Story! I deeply appreciate your support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/BiomeSpec Have questions, comments or thoughts? I'd love to hear from you: biomespec@gmail.com Please make sure to check out last week's written interview with Steve Zisson at: https://www.patreon.com/BiomeSpec/posts/interlude-1-160923806/ Special thanks to our Biosphere Patreon supporter Shanella!

People in this episode

Host: Alex Zoubine

Guest: M.D. Smith IV

Topics covered

• interview
• storytelling
• fiction
• podcast
• listener engagement

Keywords

• Bright Eyes and the Lantern Path
• M.D. Smith IV
• interview
• podcast
• fiction
• storytelling
• listener's top story

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Patreon

Books & works: Bright Eyes and the Lantern Path

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