1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 &amp;nbsp; SHOW NOTES A monster mix-up in the last episode (manticore vs. minotaur, if you're keeping track) sends host Inger E. Johnson down an unexpected path this week — straight into one of publishing's hottest debates: AI. She unpacks the difference between generative and assistive AI, shares her own experiment running a manuscript through an AI writing platform, wrestles with where to draw the line on ghostwriting, book covers, and transparency, and even lets AI weigh in on what her personal author &quot;brand&quot; really is. It's a candid, still-figuring-it-out conversation about technology, authorship, and what makes human storytelling irreplaceable. Talking Points &amp;nbsp;• How one simple mistake sparked an unexpected conversation about AI. • The difference between generative AI and assistive AI—and why the distinction matters. • Why AI has become one of the most debated topics in the publishing world. • Practical ways authors are already using AI for research, editing, proofreading, and marketing. • The ethical questions surrounding AI-generated writing, book covers, and creative ownership. • Where should authors draw the line when using AI? • Why transparency about AI use is becoming increasingly important. • A real-world experiment comparing AI-generated writing with human storytelling. • Discovering your author brand—even when you write across multiple genres. • What AI revealed about the common thread connecting three very different books. • Why lived experience remains one of an author's greatest strengths. • How authors can embrace new technology without losing their unique voice. • Questions every writer should ask before making AI part of their creative process. • Why the future of publishing may depend less on whether AI can write and more on what makes human stories unforgettable. Lone Star Gridiron http://www.lonestargridiron.com <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/42318425/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/204780715