Story enthusiast and romance writer Sarah Gamez explores the creative craft and pragmatic aspects of writing with niche topic discussions, inspirational pieces and industry insights. Join in on conversations with authors and experts on creating engaging stories, marketing your books, and navigating the (self) publishing world. Whether you write romance or not, there's plenty of tips to be found on storytelling, genres, and medias. Sometimes, with a twist of romance.
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A podcast dedicated to genre fiction with book reviews and new author interviews every week.
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Demystifying the Business of Writing. Join us each week as we explore the challenging world of being an author & entrepreneur! From bestselling authors to up-and-coming newcomers, our diverse guests will provide unique insights on branding, marketing tactics, staying productive & focused - plus so much more. Be part of a vibrant community committed to helping all writers succeed in their creative endeavors!
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Bookish Bites: Julie Soto on 'Not Another Love Song'
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Join me as I welcome back USA Today bestselling author Julie Soto to talk about her newest book 'Not Another Love Song.' Tune in to hear us chat about Reylo fanfic, mixing business and pleasure, and writing women who can have it all.By Megan Bjerke
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Ep 74 - Creating an Indie Romance Audiobook with Melissa Whitney and Harlow Wilde
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Send us a Text Message. "It's been fun to kinda see (Melissa's writing) evolve also in the narration I have done for her....her stories get better and better with time. It's the same with narration too." Romance author Melissa Whitney Author and narrator Harlow Wilde are a dynamic duo when it comes to audiobooks. We discuss the changing production …
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Episode 41-B.K. Borison & Gabriella Gamez
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Join me as I chat with bestselling romance author B.K. Borison and debut romance author Gabriella Gamez. Tune in to hear Gabriella and I chat about love squares and her love letter to librarians, and to hear B.K. and I chat about beautiful sibling relationships and finding your person.By Megan Bjerke
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Ep 73 - Audible Impact: Cultivating Listeners for Audiobooks with Karen White
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Send us a Text Message. "If you're just starting out, I personally would recommend waiting (to invest in audiobooks) until you have a full series that...is selling well. ...If the series isn't working, you're not going to know that until the series has been out for a while." As an author and narrator, Karen White knows what it takes to get into lis…
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Episode 40-Krista and Becca Ritchie & Kirsty Greenwood
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Join me as I chat with NYT bestselling romance duo Krista and Becca Ritchie and with bestselling romance author Kirsty Greenwood. Tune in to hear Krista, Becca, and I chat about complicated family dynamics and all things X-Men, and to hear Kirsty and I chat about finding a community and making the most out of your life.…
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Episode 39-Tricia Levenseller & Sarah Beth Durst
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Join me as I chat with NYT bestselling YA fantasy author Tricia Levenseller and award winning author Sarah Beth Durst. Tune in to hear Tricia and I chat about feminist fantasy and villains getting their own love stories, and to hear Sarah and I chat about our love of talking plants and cozy fantasy that feels like a warm hug.…
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Episode 38-Ashley Poston & K.X. Song
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Join me as I chat with NYT bestselling author Ashley Poston and YA/adult author K.X. Song. Tune in to hear Ashley and I chat about small town romances and being the main character in your own life, and to hear K.X. and I chat about the corruption power can bring and women breaking the molds they've been placed in.…
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Episode 37-Laura Hankin & Amber Chen
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Join me as I chat with debut YA fantasy author Amber Chen and bestselling romance author Laura Hankin. Tune in to hear me and Amber chat about fantasy based on real-life and how a single idea can spark a hundred different outcomes, and to hear Laura and I chat about romance spanning years and grand gestures.…
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Bookish Bites: Alicia Thompson on 'The Art of Catching Feelings'
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Join me as I welcome back USA Today bestselling romance author Alicia Thompson to talk about her newest book 'The Art of Catching Feelings.' Tune in to hear us chat about her love of baseball, mental health in professional athletes, and unselfish lovers.By Megan Bjerke
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Episode 36-Carissa Broadbent & Safa Ahmed
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Join me as I chat with NYT bestselling romantasy author Carissa Broadbent and debut romance author Safa Ahmed. Tune in to hear Carissa and I chat about true morally gray characters and high stakes tournaments, and to hear Safa and I chat about racism in theater and a need for South Asian romances.By Megan Bjerke
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Ep 72 - Narrative Flow: Building Emotional Arcs with Kimberly Packard
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Send us a Text Message. "I try to write really fierce, headstrong characters...but at the same time, it's ok to be vulnerable. It's ok to say I don't have all the answers." Author Kimberly Packard lovingly calls women's fiction the "trash can punch" genre since it has a little bit of everything, and while her characters and novels run the gamut wit…
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Episode 35-K.A. Linde & Claire Kann
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Join me as I chat with USA Today bestselling author K.A. Linde and romance author Claire Kann. Tune in to hear K.A. and I chat about monsters in New York and Celtic mythology, and to hear Claire and I chat about queer girlies and haunted connections.By Megan Bjerke
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Bookish Bites: Emily Wibberley & Austin Siegemund-Broka on 'Heiress Takes All'
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Join me as I welcome back bestselling author duo Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka to talk about their newest release 'Heiress Takes All.' Tune in to hear us chat about what it takes to plan a heist and how an underestimated character is the best kind of character.By Megan Bjerke
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Bookish Bites: Liana De la Rosa on 'Isabel and the Rogue'
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Join me as I bring back bestselling romance author Liana De la Rosa, this time to chat about her newest release 'Isabel and the Rogue.' Tune in to hear us chat about women who break the mold and characters with something to prove.By Megan Bjerke
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Episode 34-Hannah Bonam-Young & Desmond Hall
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Join me as I chat with bestselling romance author Hannah Bonam-Young and young adult author Desmond Hall. Tune in to hear Hannah and I chat about her transition from indie publishing and traditional and divisive tropes, and to hear Desmond and I chat about tackling difficult topics in young adult and Jamaican influences.…
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Episode 33-Rachel Lynn Solomon & Tarah Dewitt
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Join me as I chat with NYT bestselling romance author Rachel Lynn Solomon and bestselling romance author Tarah Dewitt. Tune in to hear Tarah and I chat about small town dynamics and the small things that make a love story, and to hear Rachel and I chat about long distance relationships and mental health representation in young adult books.…
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Ep 71 - The Write Transition: From Podcast and Novels to Literary Life with Amy Kelly
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Send us a Text Message. "If it feels like I'm trying to force something...that's usually when I know to kinda let go. Either set it down or hold it with an open hand and see what happens. Whatever happens with it, let that be. " Amy Kelly, the new leader at Lone Star Literary Life, shares her unique journey as an author, podcaster and literary advo…
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Ep 70 - Using AI Ethically to Make the Most of Your Writing with Marcy Pusey
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Send us a Text Message. "There's this living in alignment, in integrity, and I don't like to do things out of alignment...and this is an area that has some consequences." Bestselling Author, Tedx Speaker, and therapist, Marcy Pusey helped me delve into the ethical use of AI in the creative process - pros and cons. She illuminates how AI operates wi…
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Join me as I chat with award winning young adult author June Hur. Tune in to hear me and June chat about one of Korea's darkest kings and why she loves writing young adult historical fiction.By Megan Bjerke
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Ep 69 - The Authorpreneur Mindset: Blooming in Adversity with Kathryn McClatchy
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Send us a Text Message. "(It) started as a blog, Unleashing the Next Chapter, to document my stroke recovery and unleashing is a nod to the fact that I had just gotten Gizmo (service dog)...to (now) having a boutique marketing agency..." Kathryn McClatchy is an authorpreneur and consultant who lived two distinct lives: one before strokes and one af…
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Episode 31-Lauren Blackwood & Sydney J. Shields
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Join me as I chat with NYT bestselling young adult author Lauren Blackwood and debut fantasy author Sydney J. Shields. Tune in to hear Lauren and I chat about fighting for family and taking charge of your destiny, and to hear Sydney and I chat about a grandmother's love and finding the magic in our lives.…
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Ep 68 - Beyond Stereotypes: Crafting Authentic Characters with Disabilities with Melissa Whitney
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Send us a Text Message. "....Whenever you are going to write disability or anytime you're going to write outside of your lived experience, first you have to ask yourself: Do you already platform and support this community?" As a romance writer with a disability, Melissa Whitney writes fantastic HEAs for non-typical protagonists - who have disabilit…
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Join me as I chat with NYT bestselling paranormal romance author Nalini Singh and romance author Lily Chu. Tune in to hear Lily and I chat about diversity in fashion and complicated family dynamics, and to hear Nalini and I chat about intricate world building and connection in romance.By Megan Bjerke
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Episode 29-Judy I. Lin & Lili Wilkinson
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Join me as I chat with #1 NYT bestselling YA fantasy author Judy I. Lin and bestselling YA author Lili Wilkinson. Tune in to hear Judy and I chat about intricate world building and how reading fantasy helped her adjust to life in Canada, and to hear Lili and I chat about Toadmen and writing strong friendships.…
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Episode 28-Mazey Eddings & Myah Ariel
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Join me as I chat with bestselling romance author Mazey Eddings and debut romance author Myah Ariel. Tune in to hear Mazey and I chat about sapphic romance and our love of Jonathan Bailey, and to hear Myah and I chat about racism in the film industry and how her mom's story influenced her debut book.…
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Episode 27-Hannah Whitten & Kate Golden
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Join me as I chat with NYT bestselling fantasy author Hannah Whitten and bestselling viral romantasy author Kate Golden. Tune in to hear Hannah and I chat about messy love triangles and writing middle books in a trilogy, and to hear Kate and I chat about cliffhanger endings and what makes a good book boyfriend.…
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Ep 67 - Tragedy and Humor: Creating a New Happily Ever After with Courtney Deane
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Send us a Text Message. "...I certainly hope that (this book) reaches the people who do, for one reason or another, feel that the world has just been so unfair to them and why can't it pick on somebody else for once..." After both her parents died, Courtney penned those tragedies into a debut book, When Happily Ever After Fails. In the book, she pr…
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Join me as I chat with internationally bestselling young adult fantasy author June CL Tan. Tune in to hear us chat about urban fantasy, the places that inspire her, and cliffhanger endings.By Megan Bjerke
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Join me as I chat with NYT bestselling YA fantasy and adult romance author Farrah Rochon. Tune in to hear us chat about our favorite Disney characters, what it's like writing for two different publishing houses, and if she sees herself writing more Twisted Tales in the future.By Megan Bjerke
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Join me as I chat with bestselling young adult and adult romance author Nisha Sharma. Tune in to hear Nisha and I chat about our love of Shakespeare, diversity in romance, and how working for global tech companies for ten years influences her writing and characters.By Megan Bjerke
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Episode 23-Hannah Kaner & Lyra Selene
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Join me as I chat with #1 Sunday Times bestselling adult fantasy author Hannah Kaner and YA and adult fantasy author Lyra Selene. Tune in to hear Hannah and I chat about our love of complex worlds and angry characters, and to hear Lyra and I chat about morally gray characters and being loved for exactly who you are.…
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Episode 22-Lynn Painter & Alexandra Kiley
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Join me as I chat with NYT bestselling romance author Lynn Painter and debut romance author Alexandra Kiley. Tune in to hear Lynn and I chat about our love of romance and why she loves young adult, and to hear Alexandra and I chat about her love of Scotland and supportive male romance leads.By Megan Bjerke
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Cover Design and Neurodivergency with Elaine Canyon
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Join podcast host Kathryn McClatchy and her guest, Elaine Canyon, as they discuss what authors need to know about Cover Designs, whether they are DIY or working with a graphic designer. Elaine also shares how she leverages her complex neurodivergency to become her secret weapon as an author and graphic designer. Elaine Canyon lives in Central Utah,…
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Episode 21-Kristen Ciccarelli & Traci Chee
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Join me as I chat with NYT bestselling authors Kristen Ciccarelli and Traci Chee. Tune in to hear Kristen and I chat about our love of magic and how The Scarlet Pimpernel influenced her latest series, and to hear Traci and I chat about how she writes impactful deaths and why she loves Parks and Rec.By Megan Bjerke
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Episode 20-ST GIbson & Liana De la Rosa
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Join me as I chat with USA Today bestselling fantasy author ST Gibson and bestselling historical romance author Liana De la Rosa. Tune in to hear Saint and I chat about our love of morally gray characters and why she loves gothic literature, and to hear Liana and I chat about strong female leads and how her relationship with her siblings has influe…
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With ListenNotes.com reporting there are currently approx. 3.3 million podcasts, there is a huge market for authors to tap into to find new readers. In this conversation, host Kathryn interviews author and podcast PR agency owner Michelle Glogovac about podcast PR for authors. Michelle talks about what to do before pitching yourself as a podcast gu…
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Episode 19-Tessa Bailey & Emily B. Rose
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Join me as I chat with #1 New York Times bestselling romance author Tessa Bailey and debut NA romantasy author Emily B. Rose. Tune in to hear me and Tessa chat about our sports romance era and how she writes such incredible spice, and to hear Emily and I chat about fat representation in romance and our love of fairytales.…
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Web Design: DIY or Delegate? with Quentin Irey
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Grab a cup of tea (or coffee) and listen to Kathryn McClatchy's interview with Quentin Irey, where they delve into the world of web design, especially when it comes to the needs of solopreneurs like authors. Quentin, a writer who shifted from words to web design magic, shares his personal journey and unpacks the different flavors of popular DIY pla…
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Join me as I chat with USA Today bestselling romance author, Cara Tanamachi (aka Cara Lockwood). Tune in to hear us chat about the glorious banter in her upcoming release 'The Takeover,' why it's so important for women to get regular mammograms and breast exams, and why she loves Keanu Reeves.By Megan Bjerke
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Diversifying Income for Writers with Sarah Gamez
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Join podcast host Kathryn McClatchy and her guest, Sarah Gamez, as they discuss how authors and writers can use current skills and tools to diversify their income while working toward the goal of supporting themselves with their writing. Where to find Sarah Gamez and Romancing the Story online: Linktree Resources mentioned in this episode: Antifrag…
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Join me as I chat with USA Today and Sunday Times bestselling fantasy author, Sue Lynn Tan. Tune in to hear us chat about where her love of stories comes from, what is next for her (and an insight into her next book!), and why those we love never truly leave us.By Megan Bjerke
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Episode 16-Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka
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Join me as I chat with my favorite writing duo, bestselling YA and adult romance authors (and real life couple) Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka. Tune in to hear us chat about working with your spouse, their co-writing process, and their foray into fantasy.By Megan Bjerke
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Ep 66 - Collaborative Magic: Crafting a Holiday Novella Series with Lark Green, Lucy Limon, and Catrina Bell
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Send us a Text Message. "...as we're solving problems in our own stories, we're creating problems for the other stories that (Lark and Catrina) had to work in... It made for some really creative outcomes." - Lucy Limon As critique partners and writers with complementary strengths, romance authors Lark Green, Lucy Limon, and Catrina Bell devised a p…
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Join podcast host Kathryn McClatchy and her guest, Ynes Freeman, as they discuss how authors and writers can use mindset shifts to manage their time better in order to build a successful business. Learn the power of play, creativity, and priority for creative entrepreneurs. With her background in traditional publishing, including editing, audience …
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Episode 15-Amélie Wen Zhao & Allison Saft
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Join me as I chat with NYT bestselling YA fantasy author Amélie Wen Zhao and NYT bestselling YA fantasy author Allison Saft. Tune in to hear Amélie and I chat about how her Chinese heritage has influenced her writing and how she honors her grandmother in her latest duology, and to hear Allison and I chat about making the switch from YA fantasy to a…
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Episode 14-Alicia Thompson & Julie Soto
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Join me as I chat with USA Today bestselling romance author Alicia Thompson and USA Today bestselling romance author Julie Soto. Tune in to hear Alicia and I chat about her upcoming book 'The Art of Catching Feelings' and our love of Anne Frank, and to hear Julie and I chat about our love of theater and how fanfic helped launch her novel career.…
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Join me as I chat with bestselling fantasy author AK Mulford and debut romance author Jo Segura. Tune in to hear AK and I chat about queer fantasy, social media's influence on writing, and her love of LOTR, and to hear Jo and I chat about the debut process, strong female heroines, and our love of the Target holiday birds.…
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Restarting & End of Year Review with Kathryn McClatchy
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Kathryn and JoLynn talk about how to face restarting a project after life interrupts, changes in the podcast and it’s future, how AI is affecting the creative world and digital media marketing updates. Resources Mentioned: AU ep Substack with Alex Holland Boost Creativity through Mindfulness & Journaling with Walter Mason Mindset and Imposter Syndr…
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Join me as I chat with romance author Jenny L. Howe. Tune in to hear us chat about plus size representation in romance, how we can move away from the stigma of the word 'fat,' and how her Ph.D. in literature has helped influence her writing career.By Megan Bjerke
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Join me as I chat with YA fantasy author Emily Thiede. Tune in to hear us talk about the importance of human connection, her time as a mentor and mentee on Pitch Wars, and her incredible run-in with Cassandra Clare, Leigh Bardugo, and Holly Black at Y'allFest.By Megan Bjerke
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