Best Mindy McGinnis Podcasts (2023)

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Nicholas Erik With Top Tips for Indie Author Marketing 30:09

7h ago30:09

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Today's guest is Nicholas Erik, a leading marketer and promotion strategist and consultant in the indie publishing world. He joined me today to talk about the one must-have marketing element, what writers can do to gain more exposure, and also debunks some of the myths that still linger (like needing 50 reviews on Amazon!) Read the TranscriptSuppor…

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Lynn Forney On Choosing Survival, Overcoming Trauma, and Writing About It 27:32

21d ago27:32

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Today's guest is Lynn Forney, author of Choosing Survival. Lynn joined me to talk about the brutal knife attack she suffered as a young woman, the pushback from people who didn't believe her story, and how she healed as an adult using different techniques, and ultimately, writing about it. Read the TranscriptSupport the PodcastFollow on Facebook…

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Vellum Co-Founder On Creating Formatting Software for Indie Authors 32:57

1M ago32:57

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Today's guest is Brad Andalman, one of the two founders of Vellum, the formatting software that's making the lives of indie and self-published authors much, much easier. This episode is co-hosted with Kate Karyus Quinn. We talk about Vellum's ease of use, the many new updates, and what's on the horizon. Read the TranscriptSupport the PodcastFollow …

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Caroline Kepnes on Loving Joe... Even If You Don’t Want To 22:34

1M ago22:34

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Today's guest is Caroline Kepnes, author of the YOU series, which has been adapted into a hit Netflix series. Caroline joined me today to talk about identifying with her main character, writing a series, and how it feels when other works get left behind. Read the TranscriptSupport the PodcastFollow on Facebook Caroline's Links: Instagram Twitter Ad…

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Marin McGinnis on Common Mistakes a Copyeditor Can Catch 25:29

2M ago25:29

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Today's guest is Marin McGinnis, a romance author who also offers editorial services such as editing, proofreading, and copyediting. Marin joined me to talk about the most common mistakes she sees in manuscripts, especially the ones authors can't spot themselves. Read the TranscriptSupport the PodcastFollow on Facebook Marin's Links: Site Ad Links:…

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Laurell K. Hamilton on Writing Real Characters... and Letting Them Have Sex 30:01

2M ago30:01

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Today's guest is Laurell K. Hamilton, whose new release, Smolder is the 29th in her Anita Blake Vampire Hunter series. Laurell joined me today to talk about keeping her own interest in her characters by allowing them to be real people, and writing sex - some people think it's not enough, some people think it's too much, and you can't please everyon…

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Lynn Ng Quezon On The Value of Critique Partners and The Anxiety of Author School Visits 22:50

3M ago22:50

22:50

Today's guest is Lynn Ng Quezon, author of Mattie and the Machine. Lynn joined me to talk about the extreme usefulness of good critique partners, knowing how much of your research to include in historical fiction, and the pressures of doing author school visits. Read the TranscriptSupport the PodcastFollow on Facebook Lynn's Links: Instagram Site A…

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Natasha Preston on The Island: Writing A Large Cast, and the Time Suck of Social Media 24:22

3M ago24:22

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Today's guest is Natasha Preston, author of The Island, who joined me today to talk about her electric jump start to success from Wattpad, research, writing a larger cast with her new release, and the time suck of social media in an author's life. Read the TranscriptSupport the PodcastFollow on Facebook Natasha's Links: Twitter Instagram Facebook A…

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Melissa Landers on How Mental Health Impacts Your Writing & The Hit Or Miss of SciFi 34:15

4M ago34:15

34:15

Today's guest is Melissa Landers, author of Lumara. Melissa joined me today to talk about a dry spell with no releases, career hiccups, handling mental health while trying to be creative, and the hit or miss of writing the sci-fi genre. Read the TranscriptSupport the PodcastFollow on Facebook Melisa's Links: Twitter Instagram Facebook Ad Links: Pub…

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Many Little Irons In The Fire - Diversifying Your Writing Income With Beth Revis 40:59

4M ago40:59

40:59

Today's guest is NYT Bestselling author Beth Revis, who has made a career in both the YA trad world, self-publishing, serial writing, and through running a successful Patreon. Beth joined me today to talk about the endless hustle of the freelance life, diversification, and endless work - and rewards - of making a career as a creator. Read the Trans…

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Writing For Different Age Groups with Kathryn Holmes 34:45

5M ago34:45

34:45

Today's guest is Kathryn Holmes, who has written, YA, MG and chapter books. Kathryn joined me to talk about the difference in writing for these age categories, the payout for shorter books, submission slumps, and co-authoring. Read the TranscriptSupport the PodcastFollow on Facebook Kathryn's Links: Site Twitter Instagram Ad Links: PubSite Ganso…

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Indie Publishing Success with Alex Lidell 24:43

5M ago24:43

24:43

Today's guest is Alex Lidell, who began her career in traditional YA publishing, and switched paths (and genres), moving on to become a successful indie romance author. Alex joined me today to talk about the different aspects of finding success in the indie world, particularly when it comes to knowing trends and covers. Read the TranscriptSupport t…

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Louise Kennedy on Coming to Writing Later in Life & Short Form vs. Long Form 17:36

5M ago17:36

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Today's guest is Louise Kennedy, author of Trespasses. Set in Northern Ireland during the Troubles, a shattering novel about a young woman caught between allegiance to community and a dangerous passion. Louise joined me to talk about how her own life informed the novel. Also covered: Coming to writing later in life, and short stories vs. novel writ…

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Jenn Bouchard on Debuting in the Pandemic, Short Stories and How to use Little Free Libraries For Marketing 20:39

6M ago20:39

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Today's guest is Jenn Bouchard, author of First Course. Jenn joined me today to talk about working full time while writing, pursuing the short story marketplace to build a platform, and how to use Little Free Libraries as part of your marketing plan. Read the TranscriptSupport the PodcastFollow on Facebook Jenn's Links: Site Facebook Instagram Ad L…

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Isabel Sterling on Changing Agents, Writer Burnout, and Avoiding Shame 23:51

6M ago23:51

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Today's guest is Isabel Sterling, author of The Coldest Touch and host of the Author Burnout Coach Podcast. Isabel joined me today to talk about her path to publication, changing agents, writing under a pen name, how to know you're in burnout, and what to do about it. Read the TranscriptSupport the PodcastFollow on Facebook Isabels's Links: Site Po…

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Kathleen Glasgow and Liz Lawson on Co-Authoring, Writing Mysteries, and Plotting vs. Pantsing 24:03

7M ago24:03

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Today's guests are Kathleen Glasgow and Liz Lawson, co-author's of The Agatha's. Kathleen and Liz joined me today to talk about secret projects, writing for the joy of it, co-authoring, and plotting a mystery while still leaving room for flexibility. Read the TranscriptSupport the PodcastFollow on Facebook Kathleen's Links: Site Instagram TikTok Tw…

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Mary Robinette Kowal On Writing Disabilities & Book Marketing Outside of the Box 36:11

7M ago36:11

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Today's guest is Mary Robinette Kowal, author of The Spare Man, the Lady Astronaut series and historical fantasy novels, The Glamourist Histories series and Ghost Talkers. Mary Robinette joined me today to talk about what to do when your book marketing plan falls apart, how to pivot in promo emergencies, and best practices for writing diversely. Re…

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Non-Fiction Writer Stacy Ennis On Writing to Make Money 28:52

8M ago28:52

28:52

Today's guest is Stacy Ennis, a number-one best-selling author and book coach, as well as founder of Nonfiction Book School. Stacy joined me today to talk about how being a writer doesn't necessarily mean you have to follow the path of a starving artist, how to merge the fear of selling out with the possibility of success, and how to take small ste…

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Jessi Honard & Marie Parks on Co-Authoring, Pacing a Fantasy, and Responsibly Writing A Diverse Cast 29:59

8M ago29:59

29:59

Today's guest are Jessi Honard and Marie Parks, co-authors of Unrelenting, a fantasy novel that is paced like a thriller, and features a diverse cast of LGBTQ+ characters. The authors joined me today to talk about bringing a business mindset to the publishing journey, writing inclusively, and the process of co-authoring. Read the TranscriptSupport …

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NYT Bestseller Karen McManus On Pacing In Murder Mysteries & Bowing Out of Social Media 29:29

9M ago29:29

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Today's guest is Karen McManus, NYT Bestselling author of multiple YA murder mysteries, including her newest release, Nothing More to Tell. Karen joined me to talk about pacing, plot and motive in murder mysteries, as well as knowing when social media isn't helping you anymore. Read the TranscriptSupport the PodcastFollow on Facebook Karen's Links:…

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David Crow On Keeping Memoir Honest, Even When It’s Ugly 26:46

9M ago26:46

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Today's guest is David Crow, author The Pale-Faced Lie, the story of his childhood with a violent felon as a father, and a mentally ill mother. David joined me today to talk about catharsis, forgiving yourself, and keeping your writing honest, even when it's painful. Read the TranscriptSupport the PodcastFollow on Facebook David's Links: Site Ad Li…

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The Triangle

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10. False Intentions 1:17:08

9M ago1:17:08

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The island is spiraling out of control. The Triangle is a Realm production voiced by Neil Hellegers, created by Dan Kobolt and written by Dan Kobolt, Mindy McGinnis, and Sylvia Spruck Wrigley. Listen Away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up for our newsletter while you're there! Listen to this episode ad-free by joining Realm Unl…

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9. What Was Lost 1:05:19

9M ago1:05:19

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A deal is struck, and now the team—and the Soviets—just have to wait out the tide. The Triangle is a Realm production voiced by Neil Hellegers, created by Dan Kobolt and written by Dan Kobolt, Mindy McGinnis, and Sylvia Spruck Wrigley. Listen Away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up for our newsletter while you're there! Listen t…

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8. Revelations 1:12:13

9M ago1:12:13

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The team cracks the mystery of the island—and the Bermuda Triangle—wide open. The Triangle is a Realm production voiced by Neil Hellegers, created by Dan Kobolt and written by Dan Kobolt, Mindy McGinnis, and Sylvia Spruck Wrigley. Listen Away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up for our newsletter while you're there! Listen to thi…

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5. Castaways 1:11:22

9M ago1:11:22

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The team has survived the bizarro-world Russians, but it turns out there is more than one unfriendly neighbor on the island. The Triangle is a Realm production voiced by Neil Hellegers, created by Dan Kobolt and written by Dan Kobolt, Mindy McGinnis, and Sylvia Spruck Wrigley. Listen Away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up for o…

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7. The Cold War 1:13:23

9M ago1:13:23

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Will they live in fear or go down fighting? The Triangle is a Realm production voiced by Neil Hellegers, created by Dan Kobolt and written by Dan Kobolt, Mindy McGinnis, and Sylvia Spruck Wrigley. Listen Away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up for our newsletter while you're there! Listen to this episode ad-free by joining Realm…

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4. We Are Not Alone 1:08:59

9M ago1:08:59

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The Moon People reveal themselves, and the team’s world tilts sideways. The Triangle is a Realm production voiced by Neil Hellegers, created by Dan Kobolt and written by Dan Kobolt, Mindy McGinnis, and Sylvia Spruck Wrigley. Listen Away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up for our newsletter while you're there! Listen to this epis…

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6. Dark Demonstration 1:18:43

9M ago1:18:43

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With every discovery, the team somehow becomes more and more trapped on this island that doesn’t exist. The Triangle is a Realm production voiced by Neil Hellegers, created by Dan Kobolt and written by Dan Kobolt, Mindy McGinnis, and Sylvia Spruck Wrigley. Listen Away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up for our newsletter while y…

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3. The Moon People 1:14:47

9M ago1:14:47

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Someone—or something—else is on this island that shouldn’t exist. The Triangle is a Realm production voiced by Neil Hellegers, created by Dan Kobolt and written by Dan Kobolt, Mindy McGinnis, and Sylvia Spruck Wrigley. Listen Away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up for our newsletter while you're there! Listen to this episode ad…

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2. Mr. Babbit 1:10:10

9M ago1:10:10

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The team finds an uncharted island, and a world of trouble. The Triangle is a Realm production voiced by Neil Hellegers, created by Dan Kobolt and written by Dan Kobolt, Mindy McGinnis, and Sylvia Spruck Wrigley. Listen Away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up for our newsletter while you're there! Listen to this episode ad-free …

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1. The Gathering Storm 1:32:00

9M ago1:32:00

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A team of experts must work together to stop disaster in the Bermuda Triangle. The Triangle is a Realm production voiced by Neil Hellegers, created by Dan Kobolt and written by Dan Kobolt, Mindy McGinnis, and Sylvia Spruck Wrigley. Listen Away. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up for our newsletter while you're there! Listen to th…

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Introducing The Triangle 2:20

9M ago2:20

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The Triangle is a Realm production, created by Dan Kobolt and written by Dan Kobolt, Mindy McGinnis, and Sylvia Spruck Wrigley. Listen Away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Realm

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Lorie Langdon On The Long Haul & Hard Grind of A Writing Career 33:47

10M ago33:47

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Today's guest is Lorie Langdon, author of the Happily Never After series from Disney. Lorie joined me today to talk about ups and downs of a career, finding non-traditional routes to income, and how social media creates the illusion of success... even when it's not true. Read the TranscriptSupport the PodcastFollow on Facebook Lorie's Links: Site I…

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Dr. Tara T. Green On Black Women As Activists, Performers, and Women With Desires 33:16

10M ago33:16

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Today's guest is Dr. Tara T. Green author of Love, Activism, and the Respectable Life of Alice Dunbar-Nelson as well as See Me Naked: Black Women Defining Pleasure During the Interwar Era. Dr. Green joined me today to talk about black women throughout history, both known and unknown, who brought forth different perspectives, and whose stories remai…

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Tetyana Denford On Writing The Child of Ukraine and Talent vs. Timing 28:11

11M ago28:11

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Today's guest is Tatanya Denford, author of The Child of Ukraine, a fictional narrative based on a long-kept family secret. Tatanya originally self published her book, only to find traditional publishing came calling when the marketability of the narrative skyrocketed. Read the TranscriptSupport the PodcastFollow on Facebook Tetyana's Links: Site T…

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Tess Gerritsen On Writing A Series & Pleasing Your Fans... Or Not 26:21

11M ago26:21

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Today's guest is the internationally best-selling author Tess Gerrtisen whose 13th book in the Rizzoli & Isles Series, Listen to Me, releases this month. Tess joined me today to talk about writing such a beloved series for so long, keeping the characters real, and the balance between writing the story or pleasing your readers. Read the TranscriptSu…

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Jamie Lyn Smith On Writing Appalachia & Short Stories 26:16

11M ago26:16

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Today's guest is Jamie Lyn Smith, author of Township, a collection of short stories set in Appalachia. Jamie joined me today to talk about writing literature of place, the art of the short story, and ways to make money on your short fiction. Read the TranscriptSupport the PodcastFollow on Facebook Jamie's Links: Site Twitter Instagram Ad Links: She…

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Angela Engel On Knowing Your Options For Publishing -And Your Why? 33:26

12M ago33:26

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Today's guest is Angela Engel, who launched the The Collective Book Studio, which provides authors with a middle ground between the benefits of self-publishing and the art of the well-crafted book. Angela joined me today to talk about what authors should know about partner publishing, and how to be aware of publishers who aren't offering anything y…

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Katie Henry On Writing Humor During the Pandemic 34:47

12M ago34:47

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Today's guest is Katie Henry, whose most recent release is Gideon Green in Black and White. Katie joined me today to talk about career hopping from being a playwright to a novelist, jumping genres from contemporary humor to mystery, and why writing funny is so important - now, and always. Read the TranscriptSupport the PodcastFollow on Facebook Kat…

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R.S. Mellette, Matt Sinclair & Elephant’s Bookshelf Press on Indie Authoring & Publishing 30:04

1y ago30:04

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Today's guests are R.S. Mellette, author of Kiya & The Morian Treasure, as well as his publisher Matt Sinclair, founder and CEO of Elephant's Bookshelf Press. They joined me today to talk about what works in indie publishing versus trad in terms of marketing and publicity, as well as the function that indie publishers serve - providing a home to no…

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MarcyKate Connolly On The Differences Between Promoting Middle Grade & Young Adult 27:13

1y ago27:13

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Today's guest is MarcyKate Connolly, author of numerous MG and YA books. MarcyKate joined me today to talk about the importance of finding a writer's critique group, the different ways to promote middle grade versus Young adult, and the difficulties of launching four books during the pandemic. Read the TranscriptSupport the PodcastFollow on Faceboo…

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Fred Koehler On Experience, Inspiration and the Outdoors 23:49

1y ago23:49

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Today's guest is Fred Koehler, author, illustrator and founder of Ready Chapter 1, a program to help writers start their creative journey. Fred joined me today to talk about the importance of having active experiences to inspire storytelling, the pros (and cons) of determination, and the effects of the pandemic on publishing. Read the TranscriptSup…

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Dan Koboldt on Putting the Science in Fiction & Putting the Fact in Fantasy 28:54

1y ago28:54

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Dan Koboldt joined me today to talk about two wonderful resources for writers - Putting the Science in Fiction & Putting the Fact in Fantasy - both of which edited. Originally published to help genre writers, these collections are a great addition to any writer's shelf, covering topics as broad as mental illness, to moving through the woods. Read t…

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Kindlepreneur Creator Dave Chesson on Covers, Mailing Lists & Going Wide... Or Not 30:33

1y ago30:33

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Today's guest is Dave Chesson, creator of Kindlepreneur, which is dedicated to helping authors build their writing and careers from the ground up, from writing to editing, to cover creation. Dave joined me today to talk about the most important aspects of self-publishing - covers, mailing lists, and the choice of going wide or staying strictly with…

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Erika Robuck on the Enduring Stories of Women in World War II 29:00

1y ago29:00

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Erika Robuck joined me today to talk about her novel Sisters of Night and Fog, how World War 2 continues to be a fertile place for novels, especially as the stories of women resistors and spies become more well known, through the declassification of documents. Also covered - researching for historical novels, and why World War 2 is so horribly rele…

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Bethany C. Morrow on the Social Horror Genre & The Importance of Nuance In Audiobooks 28:15

1y ago28:15

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Today's guest is Bethany C. Morrow, author Cherish Farrah. Bethany joined me today to talk about the rising genre of social horror, the importance of nuance and performance in an audiobook, unreliable narrators, and those of us who operate within the social contract... as well as those of us who don't. Read the TranscriptSupport the PodcastFollow o…

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Farah Jasmine Griffin On Race and Politics & How Literature Illuminates Both 36:46

1y ago36:46

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Farah Jasmine Griffin joined me today to talk about her new book from WW Norton, Read Until You Understand: The Profound Wisdom of Black Life and Literature. Also covered - the importance of education, freedom of political thought, book banning and the impact of literature on those whose voices are silenced. Read the TranscriptSupport the PodcastFo…

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Lauren Kate On Writing Within The Publishing Industry & Meeting Your Heroes 28:37

1y ago28:37

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Today's guest is Lauren Kate, author of By Any Other Name, a rom-com set within the publishing industry. Lauren joined me to talk about meeting your heroes, writing about writing, and how - and when - to separate the art from the author. Read the TranscriptSupport the PodcastFollow on Facebook Lauren's Links: Site Facebook Twitter Instagram Ad Link…

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Lisa Gardner On Cold Cases & Public Land Disappearances 30:41

1y ago30:41

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Today's guest is Lisa Gardner, author of One Step Too Far. Lisa joined me today to talk about lives lived on the fringes, cold case investigators, the power of listening, canine search and rescue helpers... and Bigfoot. Read the TranscriptSupport the PodcastFollow on Facebook Lisa's Links: Site Facebook Twitter Instagram Goodreads Ad Links: Vellum …

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Discover A New Age of Exploration & Storytelling With Hidden Compass 53:45

1y ago53:45

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Today's guests are Sabine K. Bergmann and Sivani Babu, the founders of Hidden Compass, which is a women-founded media company based on the idea that the age of discovery is not over, exploration - and long form media - are not dead, and that readers deserve more than bite-size junk food media. Read the TranscriptSupport the PodcastFollow on Faceboo…

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