Best Abigail Wright Podcasts (2024)

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Stereo Embers The Podcast: Jad Fair (Half Japanese) 58:18

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"A Master Class In Songwriting"Jad Fair is probably best known as one half of Half Japanese. Formed with his brother David in 1974, the Maryland by way of Michigan outift remain one of the more curious entires into the pantheon of rock and roll. Their songs are jagged and battered mini-anthems about broken hearts, monsters and...broken hearts and m…

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📱Kate Johnson on Zory and Fiction Apps 50:12

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 224 / Kate Johnson is the co-founder of Zory, an interactive reading app that merges the depth found in fiction with the choose-your-path-style plotlines of narrative video games. Kate shares details about Zory and craft tips about GMC as well as the All Is Lost moment. Plus we talk about trends in genre blending, an…

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Stereo Embers The Podcast 0387: Logan Lynn 1:11:23

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"Softcore"With over ten albums under his musical belt, Logan Lynn has firmly established himself as a singular and dynamic talent. First of all, Lynn is a musician, writer, producer, filmmaker, television personality, mental health advocate, and LGBT activist. He's worked with everyone from the Get-Up Kids to Portugal the Man to the comic Jay Mohr …

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🩻 Steffanie Holmes on Skeleton Drafting, Rebanding, and Kickstarter 56:05

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 223 / Do you like to discover the plot as you write? Do you get bored if you know where the story is going? Then a skeleton draft might be what you need. Paranormal and gothic romance author Steffanie Holmes joins us to talk about how discovery writers can use a skeleton draft to get their ideas down on paper and avo…

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🔒 Supporter Episode: 🔎 Incorporating Mystery Elements into Your Writing 21:15

15d ago21:15

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered how to add a twist of mystery to your narrative? Find out exactly what mystery elements are, how to sprinkle them into your narrative, and why they keep readers turning the pages. Whether you're writing romance, sci-fi, or fantasy, a mystery can add layers of intrigue and depth to your s…

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Stereo Embers The Podcast 0386: Vin Dombroski (Sponge) 1:03:43

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"Planet Girls"Sponge's new album Planet Girls is a thrilling listen. But here's the thing: it isn't new. Recorded back in 1999, when the band turned the record in to the company, the folks in charge didn't think the material would connect with the current cultural zeitgeist. So what did they do? They shelved it. Big mistake. A dynamic blast of hook…

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🧚‍♂️ Writing Middle Grade Books with Jessica Renwick 59:51

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 222 / Jessica Renwich, who writes fantasy and horror for kids ages 9-12, joined us to share her experience as an indie middle grade author. She has terrific insights on approaching schools for author visits and the impact of creating whimsical and fun content to appeal to young readers. In addition to discussing how …

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🔗 Amy Pine on Creating a Community 43:26

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 221 / Looking to grow a community around your books? Romance author Amy Pine shares how she and her co-hosts created a podcast and built a vibrant community around Korean dramas. We also dive into craft book recommendations, beat sheets, and combining tropes in unexpected ways. 💜 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast! …

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Stereo Embers The Podcast 0385: Burton Cummings (The Guess Who) 1:16:03

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"A Few Good Moments"So: how much of a legend is the Winnipeg-born Burton Cummings? Well, let's just start with these few facts and we'll work our way backwards. He's been inducted into both the Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame and the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame. He's been named as an officer of the Order of Canada and both the Burton Cum…

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Gina Noel-Romilly 1:11:49

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In this week’s episode Gina Noel-Romilly talks about her difficult pregnancies and the aftermath, learning to prioritise her needs, and her ongoing spiritual journey.By Ciara James

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Stereo Embers The Podcast 0384: Don Was 1:13:37

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"Detroit Soul"The six-time Grammy-Award winning Don Was' resume has more highlights than a Steph Curry career retrospective. It's just three pointer after three pointer with this guy. The Detroit-born musician, producer, film composer, documentarian and record executive got his start in the high school outfit The Saturns, but his band Was (Not Was)…

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💡KimBoo York on Discovery Writing 47:34

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 220 / KimBoo York joins us to share how to embrace flexibility and spontaneity in your writing process through discovery writing. Whether you thrive on outlining or prefer a more free-flowing approach, there are different techniques to suit your writing style. 💜 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast! We can’t wait to g…

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Abigail Gittens 41:45

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In this episode Abigail Gittens talks about her current experience living as an English teacher in Cambodia, as well as being a Non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma cancer survivor.By Ciara James

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Stereo Embers The Podcast 0383: Handsome Dick Manitoba (The Dictators) 1:16:00

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"Bloodbrothers"The Bronx-born Richard Blum took his love of wrestling and Catskill Mountains humor and created Handsome Dick Manitoba, the wildly charismatic frontman of the legendary proto-punk outfit The Dictators. Along with his childhood best friend Scott Kempner, Andy Shernoff, Ross Friedman and Stu Boy King, The Dictators tore out of the gate…

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Martha Carr on Embracing Change and Starting Over 53:24

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 219 / Martha Carr is a journalist who now writes escapist fiction in the urban fantasy genre with a lot of magic, some action and adventure, and a little romance. Martha shares about beating health challenges, changing her business model, and dealing with the ups and downs of publishing. We also talk about leaving re…

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Aisha Manrique 48:33

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In this episode Aisha Manrique shares her experience losing her mom to cancer and reflects on the profound love they shared.By Ciara James

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Julie Duffy on Writing Short Stories and Flash Fiction 55:13

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 218 / Julie Duffy has long been involved in the publishing industry, but she found herself not actually writing fiction due to the demands of school and work. This realization led her to challenge herself with a "story a day" project in order to get back to writing and creating fictional stories. Julia joins us to ta…

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Stereo Embers The Podcast 0382: Abigail Lapell 56:16

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"Anniversary"Abigail Lapell is one of the most arresting voices in modern music. The Canadian-born singer-songwriter has been on an undeniable winning streak since her 2011 debut album Survivor. She followed that up with stunners like 2017's Hide Nor Hair, 2022's Stolen Time and her brand new one Anniversary. We'll get to Anniversary in a second bu…

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Patricia Nalls 49:23

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In this episode Patricia Nalls opens up about her experience living with HIV/AIDS.By Ciara James

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Celeste Barclay: Binge Writing and the Power of Universal Themes in Pulling Readers to New Genres 58:23

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 217 / Writing under two pen names, Celeste Barclay has penned over 50 books in historical and mafia romance. She shares insights on the writing process, the challenges of juggling multiple book brands, the importance of flexibility, and why universal themes resonate across genres. 💜 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcas…

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Stereo Embers The Podcast 0381: Ian Wright (The Jack Rubies) 1:05:53

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"The Clocks Are Out Of Time"The East London outfit The Jack Rubies may have gotten their start in 1987 and quickly fired off two brilliant albums--1988's Fascinatin' Vacation and 1990's See The Money In My Smile--but that was it; they literally dropped off the musical map. And it was a weird disappearance because they were poised for big things--th…

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Sonya Wright 37:01

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In this episode Sonya Wright opens up about her process of accepting and embracing life with Alopecia.By Ciara James

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Stereo Embers The Podcast 0380: Abby Hamilton 1:12:52

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"Good Thing"Her new album might be called The #1 Zookeeper (Of The San Diego Zoo) butAbby Hamilton does not hail from San Diego. The singer/songwriter was born and raised a little over two thousand miles away in Wilmore, Kentucky. Hamilton's family was a musical one--so much so, in fact, that she has aunts who sang in a Southern Gospel group called…

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Abigail Keam: Writing Historical Mystery, Payhip Direct Sales, and Merchandise for Readers 43:55

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 216 / Mystery author Abigail Keam shares how she embraced the digital landscape and incorporated direct sales into her business model. From historical accuracy to adapting to technology, she shares her lessons-learned. 💜 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast! We can’t wait to give you a shoutout in a future episode. ht…

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Melanie Nunez 1:12:13

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In this episode Melanie Nunez talks about her path to becoming a single mother by choice as well as her experience as a breast cancer thriver.By Ciara James

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Stereo Embers The Podcast 0379: Phil Manzanera (Roxy Music) 1:17:52

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"Revolución to Roxy"Yes, the London-born guitarist and producer Phil Manzanera is part of one of the greatest bands of all time, but that really isn't the story. It's just part of it. Like, 10% of it. Which is crazy when you think of the cultural impact of Roxy Music, but the fact is, Manzanera has lived an interesting life that goes far beyond his…

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💸 How to Save and When to Splurge in your Author Business 47:22

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 215 / When it comes to your author business, a bargain sometimes costs money in the long run, but other times it pays to splurge instead of scrimp. Join us as we discuss tips for saving money as well as when we’re willing to pay more. 💜 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast! We can’t wait to give you a shoutout in a fu…

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Safia Hosein 37:05

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In this episode Safia Hosein shares a bit about her journey to becoming a helicopter captain, along with her passion for mountaineering and travel.By Ciara James

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Stereo Embers The Podcast 0378: John Douglas (Trashcan Sinatras) 1:18:09

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"I Just Want To Go Home"I've been obsessed with the Trashcan Sinatras since 1990 and for good reason--the Scottish outfit's winning discography featuring albums like Cake, I've Seen Everything, Weightliftingand In The Music is a perfect body of work. From the punchy pop of "Obscurity Knocks" to thesweeping rush of "All The Dark Horses," the Trashca…

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How to Find Your Author Brand 53:55

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 214 / How do you pull in readers who will love your books and push away those readers who won’t enjoy your book? Branding. Branding is more than colors, fonts, and covers. Join us for an in-depth discussion on how to determine your brand and carry it through in everything from your voice to ad copy to covers. And you…

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Shervana Francis 57:16

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In this episode Shervana Francis shares a bit of her life story, including her experience in an abusive relationship, getting divorced, and how these experiences shaped her life into what it is today.By Ciara James

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🔒 Character Archetypes 31:45

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. The sage. The rebel. The everyman. These are a few character archetypes that resonate with readers. We discuss fifteen character archetypes, their common characteristics, strengths, weaknesses, and their desires along with examples in popular culture. We also discuss the difference between an archetyp…

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Stereo Embers The Podcast 0377: Mackenzie Shivers 57:03

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"Primrose Was In Season"The Florida-born Mackenzie Shivers is a singer/songwriter of tremendous sensitivity and strength. Her new album Primrose Was In Season--and her fourth overall--is a layered blend of moving compositions that summon joy and loss with dexterity and finesse. Produced by Kevin Salem, the album, which is the follow-up to2021's Rej…

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Constructing a Compelling Series: Sara Rosett on the Indy Author Podcast (Reair) 50:13

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 213 / We’re sharing an interview Sara did with Matty Dalrymple on the Indy Author Podcast last year. Sara and Matty go deep on the topic of how to structure a series so that it works for your writing style and your genre. 💜 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast! We can’t wait to give you a shoutout in a future episode.…

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Nikki Crosby 57:43

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In this episode Nikki Crosby shares her journey as a comedian, living with endometriosis, and life after 50.By Ciara James

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Stereo Embers The Podcast 0376: Missy Raines 1:04:29

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"Highlander"Born in Short Gap, West Virginia, the Grammy-nominated Missy Raines is one of the most legendary bluegrass musicians on the planet. A ten-time winner of the International Bluegrass Music Association Bass Player of the Year and the first woman to win the award--a feat nobody has even come close to--Raines is a virtuoso musician who plays…

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Author Sustainability and Kickstarter with Claire Taylor 1:13:14

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 212 / Claire Taylor, humor and mystery author and Enneagram expert, shares how authors can use the Enneagram to create a resilient approach to the often chaotic writer lifestyle. We also discuss Claire’s successful track record on Kickstarter, and she tells us what she wishes she knew about using the crowdfunding pla…

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Stereo Embers The Podcast 0375: Lucia Cifarelli (KMFDM) 1:05:22

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"Let Go"Formed by braintrust Sascha Konietzko in Germany and Paris in 1984, KMFDM got their start as a performance art project butit didn't take long for their propulsive industrial rhythms to establish them as one of the most dynamic bands around. Over the courseof their career they've toured the world, sold millions of records and unleashed an un…

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Financial Freedom, Direct Sales, and Author Nation with Joe Solari 1:06:49

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 211 / How do you live your best life through your writing career? We talk with Joe Solari about how to achieve author goals and how various business models, including direct sales and subscriptions, play into reaching those goals. We also discuss Author Nation, the largest indie author conference, and tips on how to …

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Stereo Embers The Podcast 0374: Dan Bern 55:05

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"Starting Over"With close to thirty albums under his belt, the Iowa-born Dan Bern is one of the great iron men of rock and roll. I guess he's kind of the Cal Ripken of modern music--why? Because he keeps showing up with high quality work. From albums like Fifty Eggs to to the newly re-mastered New American Language, Bern is one of the very best we …

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⏳ M.K. Williams: “Packing your Patience," YouTube Success, and Writing Across Genres 57:11

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 210 / M.K. Williams writes suspenseful literary fiction and helps aspiring authors. M.K. shares how she writes and markets books across different genres, using Payhip for direct sales, the drawback of a surprise launch, and why delusion is sometimes a good thing. 🌀 Why M.K. has specific goals for each book Why M.K. r…

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Stereo Embers The Podcast 0373: Destani Wolf (Destani's Piece) 1:13:33

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"I See You"Led by the Bay Area born Destani Wolf, Destani's Piece is a sonic healing project whose compositions are lush and layered affairs, boasting rich textures that conjure vast heavenly landscapes. Filled with dreamy musical nuances--like rolling angelic harps, harmonic pianos and Wolf's otherworldly vocals, the music of Destani's Piece is re…

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Melanie Harlow: Lessons Learned on the Way to Becoming a One-Click Author 1:10:22

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 209 / How do you get to the point that your readers “one-click” the buy button for your books? Join us as we chat with small town romance author Melanie Harlow. Melanie shares what she learned about giving readers what they want—and what that has to do with spaghetti versus cake. 🎂 Knowing how to market the book befo…

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Stereo Embers The Podcast 0372: Lindy Morrison (The Go-Betweens) 1:16:43

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"Shane O'Mara Wore Mascara"Okay, so let's not be ridiculous--it's impossible to tell you a little bit about Lindy Morrison because there's so much to tell. But for the sake of time I'll condense what I can about this remarkable woman--just keep in mind this is a partial and very expurgated description of her accomplishments. My suggestion is that y…

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Margaret Lashley on Creating Your Own Genre and Being True To Yourself 59:25

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 208 / Want to write something a little bit different? How do you appeal to readers in one of the main genres, but also forge your own path? Margaret Lashley joins us to share how she created a subgenre of wacky, humor-filled mysteries that appeal to cozy readers as well as women’s fiction readers. How Margaret’s back…

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Stereo Embers The Podcast 0371: Shaina Hayes 1:04:26

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"Kindergarten Heart"Well, the Canadian singer/songwriter Shaina Hayes finished university and did what most graduates do--she started a farm. Ambitious? Of course it was--but Hayes, who was actually raised on a farm, was more than up for the challenge and spent her twenties tilling the land for her vegetable farm which was also a local CSA. The art…

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Emma St. Clair on Building Fandom and Writing Closed Door Romantic Comedies 1:14:00

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 207 / Do you want to create a loyal readership interested in you, not just your genre? Do you want to up the romantic tension in your books? Rom-com author Emma St. Clair shares tips on these topics, plus much more: The minefield of romance terms used to describe heat level and tone Weighing the cost of taking a brea…

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Stereo Embers The Podcast 0370: Crispian Mills (Kula Shaker) 52:11

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"Natural Magick"Formed in the mid '90s in London, Kula Shaker emerged as one of the most dynamic and engaging musical acts around.Mixing psychedelia with traditional Indian music and pop, Kula Shaker tore it up right out of the gate, with their debut album K hitting #1 and making them immediate superstars. Over the course of their career they playe…

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Leslye Penelope on Worldbuilding, Being a Hybrid Author, and Selling Signed Books Using Payhip 42:39

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 206 / Leslye Penelope, author of fantasy and paranormal romance, joins us and shares how she builds rich story worlds. How the worldbuilding can connect to plot, character, theme, and conflict Using Payhip to sell signed paperbacks Leslye’s course on Worldbuilding How Leslye went from indie publishing to being a hybr…

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🔒 Supporter Chat with Ines Johnson: How to Avoid the Saggy Middle 🦥 38:16

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. How do you structure your novel so the middle is as page-turning as the beginning and the end? How do you write a strong heroine? What are content buckets and how can they help with your newsletter? We dive into these topics with the wonderful Ines Johnson, who joins us to answer your questions! Ines …

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