An open & welcoming forum for creative, mostly neurodivergent people to talk about the good, bad, & "Wow, this really needs to stay in the past..." when it comes to neurodivergent representation in media, and how neurodivergence impacts their creative lives.
A conversation with writer, producer, and legendary editor of countless bestselling and award-winning genre novels, Jacque Ben-Zekry, joining us from Colorado. We discuss everything from her early influences, to her work on statistical analysis at Amazon which led her to becoming one of Amazon Publishing's first editors, as well as her current screenwriting and producing on Apple TV's DARK MATTER, and how her ADHD has affected her creative process, for good and ill, every step of the way.
1 Jun 2026
NDAF Episode 13 - Phil Gonzales
A conversation with actor, artist, and podcaster, Phil Gonzales, talking to us from Minneapolis about how his neurodivergence not only influences how he assembles his popular Fringe Festival pieces ahead of time, but also how he performs them in the moment. We discuss everything from his popular and long-running Berenstain Bears podcast, how his experience of neurodivergence in high school impacted his grades and social life, and his evolution from performing the work of others to being his own writer, director, producer, and performer.
23 Jun 2025
NDAF Episode 12 - Professor Damien P. Williams
Professor Damien P. Williams explores the realities of artificial intelligence, distinguishing genuine advancements from hype, and reflects on technology's historical impact in this interview.
12 May 2025
NDAF Episode 11 - Hermit
This week, we’re speaking with underground comic artist/cartoonist Hermit, author/illustrator of RENDEZVOUS WITH THE DEVIL and the forthcoming ADVENTURES OF PRINCESS KAYA, in collaboration with his musical creative partner, Kitten. Hermit takes us from his earliest doodles, his wide-ranging influences from STAR TREK to comics pioneer Dwayne McDuffie, and up through his leap into professional work including a longtime collaboration with NDAF show host, Mark Wheaton.
28 Apr 2025
NDAF Episode 10 - Vesper Doom
This week, we’re speaking with writer, Vesper Doom, the author of the adult cozy fantasy/folk horror novel, THE BINDING OF BLOOM MOUNTAIN. She takes us from their earliest writing and discovery of Lovecraft to the conception of BLOOM MOUNTAIN and how it became an outlet after their autism diagnosis. We also get an in-depth sneak preview of Vesper’s next book, METROPOLIS DOWN, currently in its final editing stages, and set to be the first of a multi-part, science fiction epic.
14 Apr 2025
NDAF Episode 9 - Caroline Hung
This week, we’re talking to the wonderful poet and short fiction writer, Caroline Hung, who joins us from Manila, the Philippines, to discuss her writing processes, the stories behind her many dark and unsettling tales, her interest in folklore, and how her neurodivergence affects her creative output. She also performs for us a pair of poems, including the premiere of a new piece, LUNA.
31 Mar 2025
NDAF Episode 8 - Andrew Kasch
This week, we’re talking to genre filmmaker extraordinaire Andrew Kasch, as he takes us through his filmmaking career beginnings at SCAD in Savannah, Georgia, and his days as a reporter, then graduating into directing and editing everything from behind-the-scenes documentaries on the great horror franchises, work across the DC TV Universe on THE FLASH, TITANS, BLACK LIGHTNING, GOTHAM KNIGHTS, and LEGENDS OF TOMORROW, to his own terrifying and hilarious shorts - all while navigating the positive and negative sides of ADHD.
17 Mar 2025
NDAF Episode 7 - Sarah Shaw
A conversation with author support specialist and longtime book publicist, Sarah Shaw, formerly of Thomas & Mercer, currently of BookedOnSocial, discussing innumerable strategies and tips for social media-averse creators across any space, particularly those—like NDAF’s host and a couple of our guests so far—who have found it difficult due to aspects of their own neurodivergence to best connect with readers both online and in person.
3 Mar 2025
NDAF Episode 6 - Aquino Loayza
A conversation with multi-talented wordsmith, Aquino Loayza, author of DEEP, THE MONOLOGIST, and the forthcoming PAPER LION as well as the editor and publisher of SPECTRUM: AN AUTISTIC HORROR ANTHOLOGY. We discuss the autistic characters in DEEP, where Loayza sees her own traits expressed in her writing, and bringing together neurodivergent authors for all points up and down the spectrum for the world’s first horror anthology devoted specifically to presenting autistic points of view.
17 Feb 2025
NDAF Episode 5 - Kelley Coleman
A chat with author, advocate for parent caregivers and individuals with disabilities, former animation film executive, and master children’s Halloween costume maker, Kelley Coleman, writer of EVERYTHING NO ONE TELLS YOU ABOUT PARENTING A DISABLED CHILD: YOUR GUIDE TO THE ESSENTIAL SYSTEMS, SERVICES, AND SUPPORTS. We talk all things neurodivergence in Hollywood, in our families, and advocating for oneself and for caregivers across all spaces, from schools to the workplace.
3 Feb 2025
NDAF Episode 4 - Tony Healey
A conversation with bestselling crime, science fiction, and western novelist, Tony Healey, author of the bestselling HARPER AND LANE series, several titles in Ralph Compton’s GUNFIGHTER series, and the new MADDIE RYAN books, who joins us from Manchester. We talk about the early, wild west days of self-publishing, Healey’s cross-genre versatility, as well as how his autism affects his writing output but also his ability to promote his work.
27 Jan 2025
NDAF Episode 3 - Gemma Files
20 Jan 2025
NDAF Episode 2 - Dan Whitehead
13 Jan 2025
NDAF Episode 1 - Xan van Rooyen
Author Xan van Rooyen shares insights on the NDAF movement, revealing how its principles can empower individuals to achieve their goals through self-directed learning and personal development.
1 Jan 2025
NDAF - Coming Soon!
NDAF is an open and welcoming forum for creative, mostly neurodivergent people to talk about the good, bad, and "Wow, this really needs to stay in the past..." when it comes to neurodivergent representation in media, and how neurodivergence impacts their creative lives - whether it's writers, filmmakers, videogame scripters, comic book creators, etc. - as they make unique, unexpected connections in their work, develop workarounds when certain traits of chracteristics get in their way, but also encounter the very real glass ceilings and barriers to entry when it comes to promoting their work or dealing with the business side of things. It's messy, it's funny, and as the very first guest said - "Wow. That was better than a whole month of therapy." That's NDAF - Neurodivergent As F***. Coming soon.
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