Like so many people these days, Joseph Knowles begins his story with the National Novel Writing Month challenge.  A lawyer by trade, he “made it work” but kept going until he was eventually able to sell some of his short stories.

Joseph tells me that the key to differentiating themselves from other magazines out there is their adherence to Christian themes and not denigrating Christianity in their works. They don’t adhere to any specific sect but treat each other as fellow travelers, much like Lewis & Tolkien. It’s also exciting that Joseph acknowledges that too many creators put message before art.

Discussing relationships is a staple of this show. Healthy interpersonal relationships are the health and backbone of being successful as a creative. Nicky P asks Joseph how his marriage affects the creative process. As with many others, the support of a partner is a huge boon regarding stability and finding the time to work.