Guest: Dee Bowden Episode Name: Navigating the Authorial Journey and Business Triumphs with Dee Bowden [NANOWRIMO Day 27] Episode Number: 230 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Dee wrote Collect The Cash to teach small business owners to solve their cash flow issues. Dee has over 10 years of revenue recovery experience and wants to assist businesses to collect the cash and stop leaving money on the...

Guest: Dan Henk Episode Name: Crafting Authentic Voices  and Evolving Through Editing with Dan Henk [NANOWRIMO Day 26] Episode Number: 229 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the author Dan Henk's artistic journey began by drawing political cartoons for Madcap Magazine and illustrating underground projects like Maximum Rock and Roll. After overcoming a car crash and a knife fight, he attended art school,...

Guest: Nia Rainer Episode Name: Rise: From Challenges  to Triumph with  Nia Rainer [NANOWRIMO Day 25] Episode Number: 228 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Nia Rainer is an entrepreneur who never learned how not to dream big. From the time she was a little girl planning to become an entrepreneur to the time she was named High Point University’s Extraordinary Leader, Nia has looked at the concept...

Guest: Miracle Sims Episode Name: From Books to a Global Dream Team with Miracle Sims [NANOWRIMO Day 24] Episode Number: 227 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the author Wife and Mother of one, Miracle Sims is a versatile talent. Since she received her Associate’s Degree in Theatre at Gordon College in 2006, she has been acting, writing, singing, and songwriting independently. She is currently the owner...

Guest: Dr. Monica Henderson Episode Name: Writing Beyond Boundaries:  A Chat with  Dr. Monica Henderson [NANOWRIMO Day 23] Episode Number: 226 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Dr. Monica Henderson is a military veteran that has also served in the Education field since 2005 as a teacher, tutor, and principal in the United States and China. Dr. Henderson earned her bachelor’s degree from the...

Guest: Richard Christopher Carbajal Episode Name: Crafting Collaborative Stories on the Tabletop with Richard Christopher Carbajal [NANOWRIMO Day 22] Episode Number: 225 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Richard Christopher Carbajal, known as Scragfist in the Warhammer community, is a seasoned storyteller and Game Master with over 15 years of experience in the tabletop gaming realm. As a...

Guest: Lya Badgley Episode Name:  Lya Badgley's Journey in Writing and Publishing [NANOWRIMO Day 21] Episode Number: 224 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Lya Badgley writes suspenseful international fiction featuring characters overcoming life-changing odds. Global conflict zones and insurgencies offer a vivid backdrop to her stories. She draws deeply from personal experience living in Europe and...

Guest: Jeremy Stegall Episode Name:  Navigating Change  Through  Words:  A Writer's Odyssey  with Jeremy Stegall [NANOWRIMO Day 20] Episode Number: 223 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Jeremy is a Life Coach and Author with Where the Change Happens Coaching, LLC. As an author, coach, and speaker, Jeremy has used his education and professional experience to bring new creative energy to the...

Guest: Sienna Zini Episode Name:  Love, Suspense, & Inked Journeys  with Sienna Zini [NANOWRIMO Day 19] Episode Number: 222 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Sienna Zini's passion lies in writing, where she finds immense joy in inspiring love in the hearts of her readers through well-crafted narratives that immerse them in the depths of captivating romance. She chooses to write about love...

Guest: Erykah Kimura Episode Name:  Navigating Life's  Twists and Turns  with  Erykah  Kimura [NANOWRIMO Day 18] Episode Number: 221 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Erykah Kimura is a passionate advocate for mental health and the host of the Take 30 Podcast. With a mission to destigmatize conversations around mental health, Erykah created her podcast as a platform to share personal stories,...

Guest: Terece Hahn Episode Name:  Crafting Resilience: Author Terece Hahn's Writing Wisdom [NANOWRIMO Day 17] Episode Number: 220 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Terece Hahn, author of "Attached," hails from rural Washington and embarked on a transformative journey, transitioning from a non-writer to a published author. Her book, set in the 1800s Wild West, combines fiction with self-help,...

Guest: Fritznel Octave Episode Name:  From Storytelling  to Global Reach:  Self-Publishing Insights with Fritznel  Octave [NANOWRIMO Day 16] Episode Number: 219 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Fritznel D. Octave, a seasoned journalist hailing from Haiti and currently residing in the United States, is a dedicated storyteller committed to unveiling the often-overlooked history of Haiti. Armed...

Episode Name:   Hitting & Overcoming the Muddy Middle of Your Draft [NANOWRIMO Day 15] Episode Number: 218 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ In this episode of the "How to Write a Book" podcast, Massiel Valenzuela shares her experiences and insights during the midpoint of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). Despite facing challenges such as a strained voice from a concert and adjusting to her night owl...

Guest: Susan Nicholas Episode Name:  Aligning Energies: Writing and Conscious Living with Susan Nicholas MD [NANOWRIMO Day 14] Episode Number: 217 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Susan Nicholas, MD MBA, a former physician and surgeon who, after a conscious awakening in 2012, transitioned her life into soul healing work. She is now recognized as a telepathic medical intuitive and energy healer,...

Guest: Chelsia McCoy Episode Name:  Navigating  the Writing Journey  with  Chelsia McCoy [NANOWRIMO Day 13] Episode Number: 216 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Chelsia McCoy is a Southern California-born-then-turned-Houstonian, mother of three, and the owner and CEO of Your Writing Table (book-writing consultant, editor, ghostwriter & audio/video transcription services for established...

Guest: Dorajane Apuna-Grummer a.k.a. Joe Donahue Episode Name: Crafting Stories  with Joe Donahue [NANOWRIMO Day 12] Episode Number: 215 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Dorajane Apuna-Grummer is a new writer and learning as fast as she can.  She published her first book under the Pen Name, Jo Donahue. It is an action-adventure Historical Western Romance.  She is working on a series of Western...

Guest: Liza Jacob Episode Name: Unveiling  the Art of Audiobook Narration  with Liza Jacob [NANOWRIMO Day 11] Episode Number: 214 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Liza, an APA member, is a seasoned audiobook narrator with a professional home studio featuring top-notch equipment, including an AT2020 microphone, Focusrite Scarlett Solo Audio Interface, and a Rolls MP13 Pre-amp. Having recorded...

Guest: Joy W. Episode Name: W's Journey to Personal Growth [NANOWRIMO Day 10] Episode Number: 213 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Joy W. is a prolific author and life coach whose journey of self-discovery began with a simple act—turning off the TV. She found inspiration and insight within herself, leading her to create a series of books filled with powerful quotes and reflections. Joy's books...

Guest: Marsha Jacobson Episode Name: Marsha Jacobson's Memoir Journey: Exploring Calamities, Family, and Writing [NANOWRIMO Day 9] Episode Number: 212 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Having grown up in a small Midwest town, Marsha Jacobson attended college in Boston and discovered she is a city enthusiast. She currently resides in New York City and excels as an author, teacher, and writing...

Guest: Patricia Crisafulli  Episode Name: Unlocking the Secrets of Rewriting: Patricia Crisafulli's Creative Journey [NANOWRIMO Day 8] Episode Number: 211 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Patricia Crisafulli is the proud founder and publisher of FaithHopeandFiction.com, an online literary magazine and vibrant community of readers and writers who relish stories that inspire and entertain. An...

Guest: Katie Lee De Sousa  Episode Name: Unleashing Creativity with Visual Storyteller Katie Lee De Sousa [NANOWRIMO Day 7] Episode Number: 210 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Katie is a game developer and artist by day and a hobbyist creative writer by night. She has contributed her art and creative direction to games such as League of Legends and Fae Farm, as well as creating character designs...

Guest: Jaye Viner Episode Name: Exploring Independent Publishing, Research, and Romance with Jaye Viner [NANOWRIMO Day 6] Episode Number: 209 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Jaye Viner lives on what used to be the plains of eastern Nebraska with two feline fur bombs and a very tall man. She knows just enough about a wide variety of things to embarrass herself at parties she never attends. She...

Guest: Tiara J. Brown Episode Name: Tiara J. Brown - Writing Your World [NANOWRIMO Day 5] Episode Number: 208 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Tiara J. Brown, hailing from a quaint Northeast Ohio town and an alumnus of Ohio University, embarked on her writing journey at the tender age of twelve. With the release of 'The Tales of Alexandria Stecklar: The Locket,' she introduces her debut novel to...

Guest: Alledria Hurt Episode Name: Embrace Creativity, Overcome Fear, and Write with Alledria Hurt [NANOWRIMO Day 4] Episode Number: 207 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Alledria Hurt, an author hailing from Waynesboro, PA, has made Savannah, GA, her home for many years. With two degrees under her belt, she works for the post office by day and enjoys her side gig at Escape Savannah. Her passion...

Guest: Meiyoko Taylor Episode Name: Defeating Writer's Block and Embracing Success with Meiyoko Taylor [NANOWRIMO Day 3] Episode Number: 206 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Meiyoko Taylor is an accomplished author, motivational speaker, and mindset coach. With a passion for personal development and a mission to inspire others, he has authored multiple books and founded the "Yes Is Back" movement,...