Episodes
Send us a Text Message.Author and life coach Jennifer Jane Young discusses how she created a movement, what a movement is, and how you can make your book into its own movement.▬Giveaway info:Message her on any platform, including email ([email protected]), about the giveaway!Read Jenn's bio and check out her links below:Jennifer Jane Young is a Canadian speaker, author, Intuitive Life Coach and Intuitive Leadership advisor to entrepreneurs and business leaders around the world.Since 2011,...
Published 07/25/24
Send us a Text Message.Author Frankie Diane Mallis discusses the worldwide reader event RARE, what you can expect from these events, and some unexpected discoveries you can make while attending.▬Visit Frankie's website:https://www.frankiedianemallis.com/Find Frankie on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/frankiediane/?hl=enCheck out her books on Goodreads and Amazon:https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21830635.Frankie_Diane_Mallishttps://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09KTKZSKN
Published 07/18/24
Send us a Text Message.Author and Book Spy Ryan Steck discusses pacing, how it has evolved, and gives tips on how to set the best pace for your book.▬Check out Ryan on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09KQHNGHHVisit Ryan's websites:https://ryansteck.com/https://therealbookspy.com/ryan-steck-the-author/Find Ryan on socials:https://www.instagram.com/p/C87UqLfR9KX/https://x.com/RyanSteckAuthor
Published 07/11/24
Send us a Text Message.Author and pirate Liz Shipton discusses writing dystopian fiction, the tropes embedded within the genre, and why readers still enjoy it.▬Visit Liz's website:https://lizshipton.com/Find Liz on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/lizshipton/Get Liz's books on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/stores/Liz-Shipton/author/B0BN4YHLXF?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
Published 07/04/24
Send us a Text Message.Author and photographer Cheryl Grey Bostrom discusses how to write setting without cliches and the effects of characters on setting.▬Visit Cheryl's Website:https://cherylbostrom.com/Find Cheryl on social media:https://www.instagram.com/cherylgreybostrom/https://www.facebook.com/cherylgreybostrom/
Published 06/27/24
Send us a Text Message.Bestselling author Steven James discusses his insights on storytelling, structure, and the craft of writing.▬Visit Steven's website:https://stevenjames.net/Follow him on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/readstevenjames/
Published 06/20/24
Send us a Text Message.Author and musician Ari Rosenschein discusses the pros, cons, and fun facts about working with a small press that can help your writing journey.▬Visit Ari's website:https://arirosenschein.com/Find Ari on Instagram:https://arirosenschein.com/Get 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 teenage landscape forever. Zack a...
Published 06/13/24
Send us a Text Message.Author Jean Burgess discusses how to incorporate music into your book, what research goes into it, and reveals a few secrets about her book That Summer She Found Her Voice along the way. ▬Visit Jean's website:https://www.jeanburgessauthor.com/Find her book on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/That-Summer-She-Found-Voice/dp/1627204857
Published 06/06/24
Send us a Text Message.Author, actress, and activist Tonya Todd talks about how to write with inclusivity, include it in your work, and how it can affect the readers' experience.▬Visit Tonya's website:https://www.mstonyatodd.com/the_author/Find Tonya on her socials:https://www.instagram.com/mstonyatodd/https://x.com/mstonyatodd?lang=enhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/tonya-todd-b05b1918aWriting sensitivity website:https://www.writingdiversely.com/
Published 05/30/24
Send us a Text Message.Podcaster, travel agent, and author Phil Gramlich discusses his book Walt & His Park, and tips on how he wrote about the famed figure.▬Visit Phil's website:https://eartotheretravel.com/our-team/phil-gramlich/Get a copy of Walt & His Park:https://www.philgramlich.com/Follow Phil on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/EarToTherePhil/Don't forget to listen to the instructions at the end of the episode to learn how you can win a free copy of Walt & His Park! ...
Published 05/23/24
Send us a Text Message.Author Eli Burnstein discusses the nuances of language and how he dives into the details in his new book Dictionary of Fine Distinctions.▬Visit Eli's website:https://eliburnstein.com/Get a copy of Dictionary of Fine Distinctions:https://www.amazon.com/product/dp/1454952350/Fine Eli on social media:https://twitter.com/eliburnsteinhttps://www.instagram.com/eatpraylovestein/
Published 05/16/24
Send us a Text Message.Author Kenton Kilgore, Jennia, and her PA Taylor Gonzales review the highs and lows of D.C.'s AwesomeCon from both a vendor and attendee perspective.▬Visit Kenton's Website:https://kentonkilgore.com/Check out Kenton's books on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kenton-Kilgore/author/B008F95POOFind Kenton on social media:https://www.facebook.com/kentonkilgoreauthor/https://www.instagram.com/kentonkilgoreauthor/
Published 05/09/24
Send us a Text Message.Author and mindful arts therapist Susan Day tells her tips and tricks for researching when it comes to nonfiction and why it's important!▬Visit Susan's website:https://mindfulartstherapy.com.au/Check out her books:https://amzn.to/3uZsZfRFind her on social media:https://www.facebook.com/mindfulartstherapyhttps://www.instagram.com/mindfulartstherapy/
Published 05/02/24
Send us a Text Message.Writer and podcaster Vanessa Rogers discusses the common misconceptions of fairy tales, folk tales, and folklore and how they are still impacting the modern literary world.▬Visit Fabric of Folklore and listen to the podcast:https://fabricoffolklore.com/Check out the Fabric of Folklore on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/fabric_of_folklore/
Published 04/25/24
Send us a Text Message.Author and project engineer Carina Steinbakk discusses the nuances of urban fantasy, how it compares to other fantasy subgenres, and her book "Flames of Eader."▬Visit Carina's website:https://www.carinasteinbakk.co.uk/Get a copy of Flames of Eader:https://www.amazon.com/Flames-Eader-Carina-Steinbakk/dp/1800746768Find Carina on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/carinasteinbakk/https://www.instagram.com/flamesofeader/
Published 04/18/24
Send us a Text Message. Author and podcaster Richie Billing talks all things fantasy--how it's defined, the sub genres, and what you should take into consideration about worldbuilding and the characters. ▬ Check out Richie's website: https://richiebilling.com/ Listen to The Fantasy Writers' Toolshed Podcast: https://richiebilling.com/the-fantasy-writers-toolshed-podcast Find Richie on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/richiebilling
Published 04/15/24
Send us a Text Message. Author Lillah Lawson and Lauren Emily Whalen discuss the keys to successful co-authoring and their first co-author venture with their book Tomorrow and Tomorrow. We'd also like to congratulate Lillah on her nomination for the 2024 Georgia Author of the Year! https://www.authoroftheyear.org/2024-nominees **Note: There were some issues with the recording and compressing of today's audio, so we apologize in advance, but stick around for a riveting interview. ▬ Get...
Published 04/11/24
 Author, web developer, and Asana Pro Bastien Siebman discusses how minimalism can generate creativity and reframe productivity. ▬ Check out Bastien's LinkedIn: https://fr.linkedin.com/in/siebmanb/en
Published 04/04/24
Dayna Reidenouer is back talking about book coaching, what it is, what they do, and if you should hire one. ▬ Dayna's site https://www.yourpublishingbff.com/ Dayna's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/yourpublishingbff
Published 04/01/24
Content warning: Mentions of suicide Doctor of education and professor Keith McNally discusses the impact of sharing your story on personal and professional goals, his book Walking the Path: A Leader's Journey, and how to start bringing a new perspective to life. ▬ Find Keith on LinkedIn: Keith J. McNally - Digital Vision LLC | LinkedIn Get Walking the Path: A Leader's Journey: Walking the Path: A Leader's Journey: McNally, Keith: 9781387458240: Amazon.com: Books
Published 03/28/24
Author Kenton Kilgore talks about writing animal characters for older audiences and how to make them believable. In a Writing and Editing March Madness, the podcast will be uploading twice a week for the next few weeks. Keep an eye out for these special episodes! ▬ Visit Kenton's Website: https://kentonkilgore.com/ Check out Kenton's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kenton-Kilgore/author/B008F95POO Find Kenton on social...
Published 03/25/24
Author and educator Finnian Burnett talks about why self-care matters and how writers can practice it. ▬ Visit Finnian's website: https://finnburnett.com/ Check out Finnian's blog: https://finallyfinnian.com/ Find Finnian on social media: https://twitter.com/FinnianBurnett https://www.linkedin.com/in/finnburnett/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553933342836
Published 03/21/24
*Content Warning: Topics of pet death and grief Author Maribeth Decker talks about her book Peace in Passing, discusses her work as an animal communicator, and the process of grief when you lose a beloved pet. ▬ Visit Maribeth's website: https://sacredgrove.com/ Maribeth Decker - YouTube Get Peace in Passing: https://sacredgrove.com/pipsecondedition/
Published 03/14/24
Editor and Chief Inspiration Officer Deborah Kevin discusses the publishing process and pulls the cover off the differences between traditional, hybrid, and self publishing. ▬ Check out Deborah's website: https://deborahkevin.com/ Find Deborah on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/debbykevinwriter https://www.linkedin.com/public-profile/in/deborah-kevin/ https://www.facebook.com/deborahkevinwriter https://twitter.com/deborahkevin20 Highlander Press: https://highlanderpressbooks.com/
Published 03/07/24
Author and speaker Kevin O'Connor discusses using family letters dated all the way back to the 1930s in his book Two Floors Above Grief and why you should consider keeping them too. ▬ Visit Kevin's website: http://kevinoconnorauthor.com Find Kevin on social media: https://www.facebook.com/kevin.oconnor2 https://www.instagram.com/kevmaster62/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kmoconnor/
Published 03/01/24