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Comedian Michelle Shaughnessy struggles with feeling like a failure. The entertainment industry is full of endless denials. Michelle sits down with guests to discuss failures and rejections in their professional and personal lives and talks about why sometimes it feels like Everyone Hates You!
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Insights and inspiration for growing your self-publishing business. Featuring interviews with bestselling authors and industry experts, who share practical advice you can use to improve your writing and sell more books. Hosted by the Kobo Writing Life team, you'll also get the latest news and updates about Kobo and the KWL platform. Self-publish today at www.kobo.com/writinglife
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#343 – From Romance Reader to Romance Author with Bal Khabra
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In this episode, we are joined by Vancouver-based Bal Khabra, debut author of hockey romance novel Collide! Bal started out as an avid reader of romance and reviewer of romance titles, and after reading over 150 romance novels in one year, decided she was ready to write one! That novel, Collide, was picked up and published by Penguin Random House a…
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Very excited for this weeks guest on Everyone Hates You. Emmanuel Sonubi joins Michelle in the new studio. Emmanuel has done it all! Musical theatre, dancer, bouncer, sales and now he is a very successful comedian whose rise is showing no signs of stopping. Michelle and Emmanuel open up about their anxieties, insecurities, what happens in a comedy …
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#342 – Academics and Authorship with Patrick E. Horrigan
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In this episode, we spoke with Patrick E. Horrigan, academic and author of American Scholar, published by Lethe Press. Since recording this episode, American Scholar was shortlisted for the 2024 Lambda Literary Awards in the Gay Fiction category. Congratulations, Patrick! Patrick is also the author of two other novels, plays, essays, and more. He a…
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#341 – Accessibility Tips for Indie Authors with Jeff Adams and Michele Lucchini
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In this episode, we are joined by Jeff Adams and Michele Lucchini, online and digital accessibility experts who work at UsableNet, whose goal is to “make the digital world more accessible and usable.” Jeff and Michele recently wrote and published their first book together, an amazing guide to all things digital accessibility, Content for Everyone: …
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#340 – Writing a Road Trip Romance Novel with Alison Cochrun
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In this episode, we are joined by author Alison Cochrun, writer of the best-selling romance novels The Charm Offensive and Kiss Her Once For Me. Her latest work, Here We Go Again, is a “new queer rom-com following once childhood best friends forced together to drive their former teacher across the country.” Here We Go Again is available now from Si…
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Comedian/Podcaster Rachel Fairburn is this weeks guest. Rachel and Michelle discuss their anxieties, insecurities, and what it's like to lose friends. Rachel shares her failures and rejections in and out of show business. Follow Rachel Fairburn https://twitter.com/RachelFairburn instagram.com/rachelfairburn https://www.tiktok.com/@rachelfairburncom…
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#339 – Plotting a Dark Romance Novel with J. L. Drake
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In this week’s episode, we spoke to Jodi Drake, a bestselling author who writes multiple series under the name J.L. Drake! Jodi’s series span over thirty books, and these include the Broken Trilogy, the Quiet Mafia series, and her latest, Havoc of Sins, which begins with Grim – available to read now! For more info on her series, check out her readi…
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This week gets cathartic! Michelle welcomes comedian Allyson June Smith who opens up about the failure that helped shape her into a stronger person and comic. They also discuss moving from Canada to the UK and Allyson’s current tour “Little Smith Sunshine” Follow Allyson June Smith Instagram.com/allysonj Twitter.com/allysonjsmith https://allysonjun…
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Comedian Barry Ferns makes a very honest appearance. Michelle and Barry discuss how it feels to think everyone hates you, dealing with depression and the moments that make you feel like a failure. Follow Barry Ferns Instagram.com/barrybarryferns Barryferns.co.uk Follow Michelle Shaughnessy https://www.twitter.com/michellesfunny https://www.instagra…
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#338 – Writing Women's Action-Adventure Novels with Bethany Maines
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In this episode, we spoke to award-winning author Bethany Maines, whose romance-fuelled action-adventure novels include Eye Contact and Bulletproof Mascara, among many others. Bethany is a multi-genre author who has written in many genres and sub-genres, including action-adventure, mystery and suspense, science fiction and paranormal romance. She’s…
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Internationally renowned comedian Ed Byrne shares failures and rejections from his 30 year career as a standup comedian. Michelle and Ed talk about bad reviews, being difficult and embarrassing moments on this weeks episode. Follow Ed Byrne https://edbyrne.com/ https://twitter.com/MrEdByrne instagram.com/mredbyrne Follow Michelle Shaughnessy https:…
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#337 – Marketing Advice for Indie Authors with Kiki Chatfield
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In this episode, we are joined by Kiki Chatfield, CEO and founder of The Next Step PR. Kiki spoke with us about her PR company, why she founded it, her best marketing tips for authors, the conference she runs, Authors in the Bluegrass, and so much more! Kiki is always open to hearing from readers and authors alike and is enthusiastic about helping …
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Actor, comedian and writer Tiff Stevenson is in studio! Tiff has lots tales to share from her many years in show business. Commercial acting, movies to standup comedy she has done it all! Failures, rejections hilarious anecdotes are a plenty in this weeks episode. Follow Tiff Stevenson instagram.com/tiffstevensoncomic https://www.tiktok.com/@tiffst…
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Actor and content creator Chloe Zeitounian is in the studio sharing her hilarious failures and rejections in show business. Being an actor since she was a child has brought a lot of success for Chloe but with success comes rejection! Follow Chloe Zeitounian https://www.instagram.com/chloeingplaces_/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5668472/ https://www.…
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#336 – Mental Health, Queer Narratives and More with Emily Austin
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In this episode, we are joined by best-selling Canadian author Emily Austin, whose debut novel Everyone In This Room Will Some Day Be Dead was nominated for the Stephen Leacock Award for Humour, to discuss her latest release, Interesting Facts About Space! This title is available today and was one of our top reads of last year – we were so grateful…
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Stand up comedian, presenter and podcaster Matt Richardson shares what it's like to have been so close to "making it" for years. He has no shortage of failures and rejections to share this week on the podcast! Follow Matt Richardson https://www.mattrichardsoncomedy.co.uk https://www.instagram.com/mattrichardson3 https://twitter.com/MattRichardson3 …
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#335 – Writing Best-Selling Hockey Romance with Becka Mack
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In this episode, we are joined by best-selling author of the book series that became a TikTok sensation, Playing for Keeps! Playing for Keeps is a steamy, romantic hockey romance trilogy that have taken Booktok (the bookish side of TikTok) by storm. We were so excited to talk to Becka and hear all about her writing journey, the realities of both se…
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From a date seeing him bomb onstage to crying in an alley, comedian, podcaster and writer Preet Singh has no shortages of rejections and failures to share this week! Follow Preet Singh https://twitter.com/comedypreet instagram.com/comedypreet https://comedypreet.com/ Follow Michelle Shaughnessy https://www.twitter.com/michellesfunny https://www.ins…
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In this episode of "Everyone Hates You," host Michelle Shaughnessy chats with comedian Elliot Steel. They discuss their careers, their industry rejections, and personal experiences with failure. Follow Elliot Steel https://www.instagram.com/elliotsteel/?hl=en https://twitter.com/elliotsteelcom https://www.tiktok.com/@elliotcomsteel Follow Michelle …
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#334 – All About Writing Retreats with Lisa Shaughnessy
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In this episode, we are joined by Lisa Shaughnessy, founder of The Writing Retreat Sampler and creator of The Writing Retreat Directory. The Writing Retreat Sampler is a series of virtual events that help writers find writing retreats that best suit their writing and publishing goals, and The Writing Retreat Directory is a free directory that featu…
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Failures, rejections, being bullied, bombing his first open mic and a brief stint with a criminal past...nothing is off limits in this discussion with comedian Nabil Abdulrashid! Follow Nabil https://www.instagram.com/manlikenabz https://twitter.com/GrandmasterNabz https://nabilabdulrashid.com/ Follow Michelle Shaughnessy https://www.twitter.com/mi…
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#333 – The Year in Review with the Kobo Writing Life Team
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In this episode, we sat down as a team to talk about everything do with Kobo Writing Life that took place over the last year! KWL Director Tara, Author Engagement Manager Laura, Promotions Specialist Rachel, Kobo Originals Lead and Content Coordinator Vanessa and Content Coordinator Terrence all shared highlights from their work in 2023, including …
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Comedian Laura Smyth chats with Michelle about career highs, lows, a cancer diagnosis and learning to accept yourself as you are. Follow Laura Smyth https://www.instagram.com/thatlaurasmyth https://twitter.com/thatlaurasmyth https://www.tiktok.com/@thatlaurasmyth https://laurasmyth.com/ Follow Michelle Shaughnessy https://www.twitter.com/michellesf…
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Comedian and podcaster Mark Simmons joins Michelle this week. He opens up about failures and rejections in past jobs, the comedy industry and dating! Follow Mark Simmons https://www.instagram.com/jokeswithmark https://twitter.com/JokesWithMark http://marksimmons.co.uk/ Follow Michelle Shaughnessy https://www.twitter.com/michellesfunny https://www.i…
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#332 – Writing a Small-town Sports Romance with Elena Armas
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In this episode, we are joined by New York Times and international bestselling author Elena Armas, author of The Spanish Love Deception and The American Roommate Experiment! Elena is a life-long romance fan who got started writing and publishing three years ago. We chat with her about her latest rom-com romp, The Long Game, which is a small-town, c…
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Michelle has comedian/actor Eshaan Akbar in the studio to talk all things failures and rejections. From getting cut out of tv shows to being rejected by his first crush, Eshaan has so much to share! Follow Eshaan Akbar https://twitter.com/eshaanakbar https://www.instagram.com/eshaanakbar https://www.tiktok.com/@eshaanakbar8 Follow Michelle Shaughne…
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