Episodes
Send us a textDr. Molly Lupo talks about the importance of nutrition, how it can vary based on our daily activities, and what you can begin doing to keep your energy up.▬Check out Molly's website:https://www.mollylupo.com/Follow her on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/drmollylupo/
Published 11/27/24
Send us a textAuthor and cover designer Rachel Rosen discusses the importance of a good cover design, the dos and don'ts when it comes to covers, and the benefits of hiring a cover designer.▬Visit Rachel's website:http://rachelrosen.ca/Find her Wrong Genre covers here:http://nightbeatseu.ca/Listen to her podcast:http://wizardsandspaceships.ca/Check out her Mastodon:https://wandering.shop/@youseeatortoiseFollow Rachel on her socials:https://bsky.app/profile/darkerthanvanta.bsky.socialhttps://w...
Published 11/25/24
Send us a textBestselling author Kalynn Bayron discusses fairy tale retellings, how they are different from reimaginings, and what is most important for writers to do before taking them on.▬Visit Kalynn's website:https://www.kalynnbayron.com/Grab a copy of her books and leave a review:https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00YUU6Y1Ahttps://www.goodreads.com/author/show/18885814Follow Kalynn on her socials:https://www.instagram.com/kalynnbayron/https://www.tiktok.com/@kalynnbayron
Published 11/21/24
Send us a textAuthor Alyssa Hazel is here to give you tips on how to create work-life balance as an author and how your goals will impact your writing journey.▬Visit Alyssa's website:https://authoralyssahazel.com/Grab a copy of her books:https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07XX8LVVKFollow Alyssa on her socials:https://www.instagram.com/authoralyssahazel/https://www.facebook.com/authoralyssahazel/https://www.tiktok.com/@authoralyssahazel
Published 11/18/24
Send us a textBestselling author and podcast host Danielle Mendoza talks about the best places for a book launch, the details you need to consider, and insider tips about how to make it a success.▬Connect with Danielle on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-mendoza-3059788aFollow her on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/danielle.dietlinmendoza
Published 11/14/24
Send us a textAuthor and publicist Ian Craven discusses online writing communities, networking within the industry, and how you can improve your own writing in a group.▬Find Ian on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/icraven1https://www.facebook.com/groups/aawriteandpublish/?ref=share_group_linkSubscribe to KaleidoScript or submit your own story:https://www.kscriptmag.com/A message from Ian:My friend Melissa Desveaux and I launched a literary magazine this year, KaleidoScript: Bridging Fiction ...
Published 11/11/24
Send us a textAuthor and podcaster Richie Billing is back talking about book tours, what they involve, how much they cost, and what you could possibly do instead.▬Check out Richie's website:https://richiebilling.com/Listen to The Fantasy Writers' Toolshed Podcast:https://richiebilling.com/the-fantasy-writers-toolshed-podcastFind Richie on all platforms:https://linktr.ee/richiebillingBook tours mentioned:https://kellylacey.com/love-books-tours/randomthingsthroughmyletterbox.blogspot.comhttps:/...
Published 11/07/24
Send us a textBestselling author T.I. Lowe talks all things second chance romance, from establishing the characters, to balancing heavy plotlines with lighthearted moments, to that one aspect she says is most important to focus on.*CW: Discussions of miscarriage* ▬Visit T.I.'s website:https://www.tilowe.com/Get a copy of her books:https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00I4Z5GV6Follow T.I. on her socials:https://www.instagram.com/tilowe/https://www.facebook.com/T.I.Lowe/▬Sign up for Jennia and...
Published 10/31/24
Send us a textAuthor and digital strategist Bryan VanDyke discusses what it's like when real life resembles plot, how that can change readers' perceptions of the story, and details his own experiences of life imitating art in his book In Our Likeness.▬Check out Bryan's website:https://www.bryanvandyke.com/Grab a copy of In Our Likeness:https://www.amazon.com/Our-Likeness-Bryan-VanDyke/dp/1662522606/Read Bryan's essay on AI and loss:Nothing’s Ever Lost: Can AI Help Us Remember Our Departe...
Published 10/24/24
Send us a textAuthor Ava Morgyn discusses writing family secrets into the plot of your story, how they take on new life, and why readers love them.▬Check out Ava's website:https://www.avamorgyn.com/Follow her socials for more insider info:https://www.instagram.com/avamorgyn/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/avawrites/Get a copy of Ava's books:https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08F2RDC6X
Published 10/22/24
Send us a textAuthor and musician Ari Rosenschein is back to talk about the parallels between publishing and the music industry, and gives unique tips on how you can market your book!▬Check out Ari's website:https://arirosenschein.com/Follow Ari on Instagram:https://arirosenschein.com/Grab a copy of Ari's book, Dr. Z and Matty Take Telegraph:https://amzn.to/3U2XytyAbout Dr. Z and Matty Take Telegraph:It’s the late ’90s—the final days before smartphones and the internet changed the teenag...
Published 10/17/24
Send us a textAuthor Dante Terese talks about what ethical storytelling means, the uses of "good versus evil" in narratives, and the difference in writing heroes and villains.▬Visit Dante's website:https://www.danteterese.com/Grab a copy of her latest book:https://www.amazon.com/Base-Book-1-Dante-ebook/dp/B0D8V7HBG9?ref_=ast_author_mpbFollow her on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/dante.terese/
Published 10/14/24
Send us a textAuthor and geologist Kate Brandes discusses creative writing from a scientist's perspective, the current trend of environmental literature, and why community is still at the heart of the genre.▬Visit Kate's website:https://katebrandes.com/Grab a copy of Kate's books:https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B01L43F67S
Published 10/10/24
Send us a textAward-winning poet, author, and publisher Angela Yuriko Smith discusses how to find unique opportunities writers might not have realized existed and how to use them to enhance your publishing journey.We also want to congratulate Angela on being elected as the newest president of the Horror Writers Association!!!▬Visit Angela's Website:https://angelaysmith.com/Subscribe to Angela's Substack:https://authortunities.substack.com/https://substack.com/@angelayurikosmithFollow Angela o...
Published 10/03/24
Send us a textAuthor and editor Patrick Barb tells listeners what goes into making a collection or anthology around a theme, how to assemble short stories thematically, and the dos and don'ts of writing to a theme.▬Visit Patrick's website:http://patrickbarb.com/Grab a copy of his short-story collection, The Children's Horror:https://www.northernrepublic.co.uk/books/childrenshorror/Check out Patrick's anthology recommendations:Howls From the Dark Ages: https://a.co/d/ja4F9E8Collage Macabre: ht...
Published 09/26/24
Send us a textAuthor and professor Elisabeth Sharp McKetta discusses how to create memoir using fairy tale, why you should do it, and how to give yourself space to be creative with your truth.▬Visit Elisabeth's website:https://elisabethsharpmcketta.com/Grab copies of her books here:https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00OI1I5BIFollow Elisabeth on her socials:https://www.instagram.com/elisabethsharpmcketta/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/elisabethsharpmcketta/
Published 09/23/24
Send us a textAuthor and teacher Donna Levin talks about advice for beginning your book, what it means to "just write," and gives tips for getting to the end of that first draft.▬Visit Donna's website:https://www.donnalevin.com/Get a copy of her books here:https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B000APR32SFollow Donna on her socials:https://www.facebook.com/authordonnalevin/https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-levin-50b5047/
Published 09/19/24
Send us a textAuthor and Page Turnerz host Paul Brooks talks about whether formal training for writers is necessary and how you can kickstart your writing on your own time.▬Visit Paul's website:https://paulbrookswriter.com/Listen to his podcast:https://pageturnerz.com/Follow him on his socials:https://www.instagram.com/paulbrookswriterhttps://x.com/PABrooksWriter
Published 09/12/24
Send us a textAward-winning author and editor Mekiya Outini discusses the differences in editing for EFL writers, why editing should be a collaborative effort, and also gives advice on how to improve your language across all facets of life.▬Check out Mekiya's LinkedIn Newsletter:https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/mekiya-outinis-newsletter-7151240633465065472/Follow him on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mekiya-outini-1157b9184/Visit his website:https://www.thedatekeepers.com/
Published 09/05/24
Send us a textAuthor Tiffany Aurora discusses the differences between a writing group and a critique group, the benefits of a writing group, and what you should do to find one.▬Visit Tiffany's website:https://tiffanyaurora.com/Check out her podcasts!Entrepreneurs & Artists:https://entrepreneursandartists.podbean.com/Survivors of Johanum:https://survivorsofjohanum.podbean.com/
Published 08/29/24
Send us a textAuthor DiAnn Mills explains the importance of fleshed-out characters and character flaws, and how to create a compelling narrative journey that leaves the audience feeling optimistic.▬Visit DiAnn's website:https://diannmills.com/Check out her books:https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001JP4L9GFollow DiAnn on her socials:https://www.facebook.com/diannmills/https://www.instagram.com/diannmillsauthor/https://x.com/diannmills
Published 08/22/24
Send us a textAuthor and teacher Polly Holyoke talks about what middle grade fiction is, how to successfully develop a middle grade story, and why it is so important for younger audiences.▬Check out Polly's website:http://www.pollyholyoke.com/Follow Polly on her socials:https://instagram.com/pollyholyoke/https://twitter.com/PollyHolyokehttps://facebook.com/PollyHolyokeAuthor
Published 08/15/24
Send us a textAuthor and editor Veronica Klash talks about what is flash fiction, its importance, and how flash fiction can improve your writing skills.▬Check out Veronica's bio:Veronica Klash loves living in Las Vegas and writing in her living room. She is an associate editor at Okay Donkey Magazine. You can read her fiction and non-fiction in Wigleaf, X-Ray Lit, Electric Lit, and Catapult, among others. Her work has been featured in the Wigleaf Top 50 and nominated for multiple Pushcart Pri...
Published 08/08/24
Send us a textAuthor Christopher Morris discusses his memoir We Are All Made of Scars, and the benefits and challenges of writing memoir.▬Check out Chris's website:https://weareallmadeofscars.com/Grab a copy of We Are All Made of Scars on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/We-Are-All-Made-Scars/dp/B0BRYZTDLM Follow Chris on social media:https://www.instagram.com/morrischris/https://twitter.com/morrischris
Published 08/01/24