Step inside the mind of an author crafting a novel in real time in Proof & Fable—a true crime–inspired storytelling journey where research becomes revelation. Each episode follows the twists and turns of the writing process as the host investigates real crimes, uncovers hidden histories, and studies the art of suspense to build a thriller novel from the ground up. As the season unfolds, listeners witness the story take shape—every clue, interview, and discovery fueling the fiction-to-come. When the final episode airs, the finished book will be revealed, blurring the line between reality, research, and the power of imagination.
We're talking proximity murders this episode and how those are employed in our story. Want to learn more? Find us on Substack. The stats, definitions and all these scary are all here this episode!
5 Feb 2026
Never Underestimate the Power of Body Language
There are several indicators touted as fool proof ways to determine if someone is a liar.
In this episode, we'll explore these factors and discuss how to turn these markers into something usable for your story. Are you willing to use your powers of reading people for good or for evil?
The choice is yours and information is free. We'll see you there!
29 Jan 2026
[True Crime Investigative] Aunt Annie's Phone Number is 9-1-1
You’ve called 9-1-1 for an emergency, now what?
This episode is a deconstructed view of what happens when you dial those precious emergency digits and start to the investigative piece of Proof and Fable for True Crime. We're transferring fact in the fiction over the next few episodes, especially when it comes to reporting, investigating and the ending of a crime. All of these are essential to our novel.
Let's learn a little more together this episode.
Thank you for joining us! You're on with Proof and Fable.
8 Jan 2026
[Fiction Wordsmith] Plot Point One
In this episode, we'll discuss the inciting incident tied to Plot Point One and what this means for you story. As we delve deeper into the story writing process, we'll break down sections, anticipate needs and think about the details. Next Proof and Fable episode, we're breaking down the crime fighting aspect of True Crime and what pieces we need to transfer these real life things to fiction.
1 Jan 2026
True Crime: The Missing & the Unclaimed
In this episode, we discuss the process of missing person's cases and the processes of how unclaimed/unidentified persons happen in the United States. For more information about my sources, please visit my Substack or find out more by visiting the US Department of Justice Community Boards, the TEXSAR website, Texas EquuSearch website and the Nam US website as well as your fastest search engine.
25 Dec 2025
We Need A Resolution
In this episode, we get to the nitty gritty. We're talking about the resolution of your story and how it creates a full catalyst for writing the rest of your novel.
18 Dec 2025
Lights, Act, Structure!
In this episode, we'll explore the different options on act structure, break down our chosen act structure for this season and discuss our starting point.
11 Dec 2025
The Elements of Storytelling
This episode focuses on the elements of storytelling and what they mean: setting, plot, characters, conflict, theme and point-of-view. We'll decide the heading for our story before we begin the process of writing.
For more information about this episode and where I found it, subscribe to my Substack!
4 Dec 2025
True Crime Season Introduction
This season's prompt:
When your protagonist's best friend goes missing, they launch a personal mission to find them and uncover a slew of unsolved homicide and missing person's cases that span the globe pointing to a popular popstar, but are they the killer?
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