Creators on the Couch - Ted Anderson

We bring on Ted Anderson, writer of Side Effects, to talk about his OGN that combines mental health and superpowers in a very unique way - don't miss it! IntroBackground How long have you been plotting the story in your head? (10:10) Side Effects Impetus for writing the storyHannah - relatable college kid drowning in everything Reluctant hero syndrome with the powersAre the powers real or imagined - the book plays with itDr. Jacobs - put upon mental health professional (37:15) Changing medication frequently - how accurate is that? (20:15)Ella - solid supportive character (44:40) Friendlier than almost any roommate I had in collegeIz - Got her own baggage (49:50) Her manic episode towards the end reminded me of Nadia's in Unstoppable Wasp - Jeremy Whitley gave quote on backSituations in school - what was source of the obstacles? (56:00)Tara & Dave - how did you hook up with them? (60:10)Next stories? (65:05)Ending Next episodes: Kang the Conqueror, Animal sidekicks, Claire VoyantPlugs for social References: Marbles: Mania, Depression, Michelangelo, and Me by Ellen Forney - Ted (8:40)Barking by Lucy Sullivan - Ted (9:00) Ted's Twitter Ted's Tumblr Apple Podcasts: here Google Play: here Stitcher: here TuneIn: here iHeartRadio: here Twitter Facebook TikTok Patreon TeePublic Discord