Best Suzy Vadori Podcasts (2025)

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75. Behind the Scenes: Structure Decisions for The Downloaded and The Downloaded 2 (Part 1) 40:52

7h ago40:52

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Send us a text This week, in part 1 of a two-part episode, Suzy sits down with prolific and award-winning Canadian author Robert J. Sawyer. They discuss the fascinating backstory behind the decisions for the structure of his newest Audible exclusive audiobook and The Downloaded One. 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/inne…

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The Biggest Mistakes Authors Make (According to a Writing Coach) | Suzy Vadori on Character Creation, Worldbuilding & Author Growth 44:28

27d ago44:28

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Are you repeating the same writing mistakes without realising it? In this episode, writing coach and author Suzy Vadori reveals the biggest errors she sees in authors, and how to avoid them. Join Richie Billing and Suzy Vadori as they explore Suzy’s journey from businesswoman to bestselling YA fantasy author and coach. We dive into her unique appro…

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74. Mindfulness and Writing with April Dávila 45:35

3d ago45:35

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Send us a text This week, Suzy chats with an award-winning author, speaker, and writing coach, April Dávila. She is the author of two books, her fiction debut, 142 Ostriches and her nonfiction book Sit. Write. Here. They explore the mind/body connection and how it effects your writing life and journey, as well as her journey to writing this nonfict…

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73. Writing Personal Memoir with Kathaleen Sorensen 28:06

14d ago28:06

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Send us a text Suzy chats with Memoirist Kathaleen Sorensen (who is also her Aunt) about the life and legacy of her son, Thomas. Kathaleen wrote the book Living In the Land of the Uprights, A Story About Thomas Voss Sorensen despite not considering herself a writer. During this episode they dive into the challenges and process of writing a persona…

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72. Co-Writing a Nonfiction Business Book 41:46

17d ago41:46

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Send us a text This week we dive into an exciting conversation with two experts in their field. When Clark and Sonya decided to write a nonfiction business book, they didn't know what they didn't know. Join us to hear about their journey as co-authors as they tackled not only their topic, but also structure and storytelling. 🍁 Get their book, out n…

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71. Writing with Dyslexia, an Interview with Author Mitzi Ocasio 38:56

24d ago38:56

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Send us a text In this week's episode, Suzy sits down with Author and fellow Podcast Host, Mitzi of Mitzi's Let's Think About It to talk about her journey to building her business, and writing four children's books. She has amazing goals, and they dive into the challenges she has faced and overcome when it comes to being a creative with dyslexia. S…

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70. Behind the Scenes with a Full-Time Writer 24:18

1M ago24:18

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Send us a text Suzy is back this week for part two of her interview with prolific author, Simon Rose. This week they chat about how to sustain a career in writing, and what that really looks like. Sign Up for the Inspired Writing Newsletter HERE Submit Your Page for our Show don't Tell Coaching Episodes Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts (Thank you!)…

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69. Writing Time Travel for Middle Grade and YA with Simon Rose 29:17

1M ago29:17

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Send us a text Suzy chats this week with prolific author Simon Rose in the first of two episodes about writing time travel books for young audiences. They cover research, alternate histories, and time travel (in all directions!) GUEST: Simon graduated from university with a degree in history and his first novel for middle grade readers, The Alchemi…

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68. Fantasy with Richie Billing 42:33

2M ago42:33

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Send us a text Mentioned in this Episode: The Fantasy Writer's Toolshed Podcast https://richiebilling.com/ 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle ➡️✍️ Sign up here to FINISH YOUR BOOK in Suzy's Wicked Good Fiction Bootcamp. Enrolling now! 🎧💜 Opt into the Show, don't Tell Writing Podcast Email List, and get a short…

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67. Character First Writing and Writers' Summits with Daniel David Wallace 46:17

2M ago46:17

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Send us a text Register Here for the Escape the Plot Forest Writer's Summit October 18th - 22nd Daniel David Wallace's Website 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle ➡️✍️ Sign up here to FINISH YOUR BOOK in Suzy's Wicked Good Fiction Bootcamp. Enrolling now! 🎧💜 Opt into the Show, don't Tell Writing Podcast Email L…

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Writing Series, Branding, and Book Launch Secrets from Jami Albright & Sara Rosett 44:06

2M ago44:06

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Discover what makes romance and cozy mysteries two of the most successful and reader-loved genres in publishing. In this episode of The Fantasy Writers’ Toolshed, host Richie Billing sits down with bestselling authors Jami Albright and Sara Rosett to uncover what all writers can learn from these powerfully engaging genres. Jami Albright is an accla…

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66. Strategies for ADHD and Neurodivergent Writers with Nicole Bross 27:06

2M ago27:06

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Send us a text Preorder A Novel Approach HERE! (Releases on October 15th, 2025) Suzy sits down with Author, Editor, and Book Coach, Nicole Bross to talk about her new book A Novel Approach: Strategies for ADHD Writers. They dive into what makes neurodivergent brains unique, and how you can harness the strengths of your brain function to finish your…

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65. One Stop for Writers With Becca Puglisi (Part 2) 36:46

2M ago36:46

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Send us a text Mentioned in the Episode: Writers Helping Writers One Stop for Writers 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle ➡️✍️ Sign up here to FINISH YOUR BOOK in Suzy's Wicked Good Fiction Bootcamp. Enrolling now! 🎧💜 Opt into the Show, don't Tell Writing Podcast Email List, and get a short reminder any time a …

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64. The Emotion Thesaurus with Becca Puglisi (Part 1) 31:20

2M ago31:20

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Send us a text Suzy sits down with Becca Puglisi, one half of the team behind The Emotion Thesaurus series of reference books to talk all things Show, don't Tell! Learn about the Thesauruses and how they came to be, along with a variety of ways to use them to amp up your own writing. You aren't going to want to miss this episode! 🌟 Grab your spot i…

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63. Building a Social Media Presence for Writers 46:50

3M ago46:50

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Send us a text Join Suzy, and social media expert and author Melissa Pruitt as they talk about the best ways to build a social media presence for writers- and why you want to be doing this in the first place! 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle ➡️✍️ Sign up here to FINISH YOUR BOOK in Suzy's Wicked Good Fiction…

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Writing The Magic With Lucy Holland and Dan Coxon 55:12

3M ago55:12

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I'm delighted to be joined by bestselling fantasy authors Lucy Holland and Dan Coxon for an all-encompassing discussion on writing fantasy. Dan has curated and co-edited a brilliant new craft book called Writing The Magic, published by Dead Ink, and Lucy has contributed an excellent chapter on Ursula Le Guin's magic system in Earthsea. We delve int…

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62. In Conversation with Short Fiction Author Liz J. Bradley (Part 2) 29:41

3M ago29:41

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Send us a text In this week's episode we continue the conversation with short story author Liz J. Bradley about her writing process and experience with both short fiction and novel writing. Tune in for insight on how to apply what you learn in writing short stories to novels, and her #1 secret for figuring out how to juggle a plethora of writing pr…

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61. 100 Rejections with Liz J. Bradley (Part 1) 32:33

3M ago32:33

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Send us a text Join Suzy as she chats this week with her Virtual Assistant, Liz J. Bradley, about her own writing journey. They discuss the milestone of receiving 100 short fiction and poetry rejections, and the systems and processes Liz put into place to get there. Resources for Submitting and Tracking Short Fiction and Poetry: Submission Grinder …

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60. In conversation with Author Lidija Hilje (Part 2) 35:28

3M ago35:28

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Send us a text In part two of this conversation with Author and Book Coach Lidija Hilje dives into how she structured her book to span 20 years using a dual timeline. She and Suzy talk about how to use sensory showing details in literary fiction in order ground readers when you need to 'tell'. Finally, a round of quickfire questions about her writi…

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59. Interview with Literary Fiction Author Lidija Hilje (Part 1) 41:35

4M ago41:35

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Send us a text Join Suzy for an interview with Book Coach and Literary Fiction Author, Lidija Hilje. The two speak about the differences between genre and literary fiction, including the defining ideas, structures, and themes. They also discuss her debut novel, Slanting Towards the Sea, and her journey from being a lawyer to writing. 🌟 Grab your sp…

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Linguistics and Historical Fiction with Professor Charles Li 1:00:35

4M ago1:00:35

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In this episode, I'm delighted to be joined by Professor Charles Li, author of the brilliant new historical fiction novel, Lord Guan. We chat all about Professor Li's expertise in languages and linguistics, and I pick his brain for worldbuilding tips and advice to help you craft your own languages for your fantasy stories. We also dive into Chinese…

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58. Show, don't Tell Page Review: Memoir with Marcel Charpentier 39:25

4M ago39:25

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Send us a text In this page review episode, Suzy critiques a page from a Memoir with a twist- Marcel Charpentier is writing the story of his personal friend's childhood in collaboration with her. They discuss incorporating showing details and sense memory through the eyes of a child, and how to approach narrative distance. 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy'…

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57. Bonus Chat with Epic Fantasy Author, Katie Fitzgerald 18:00

4M ago18:00

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Send us a text In this special bonus episode, Suzy continues her discussion with Epic Fantasy Author Katie Fitzgerald. They discuss Katie's journey to self-publishing, how she leverages author communities to reach readers, and next-level show, don't tell writing advice. If you're ready to dive into the epic fantasy worlds of Katie Fitzgerald, you c…

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56. Show Don't Tell Page Review: Epic Fantasy with Katie Fitzgerald 37:41

4M ago37:41

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Send us a text Join Suzy as she chats with Epic Fantasy author Katie Fitzgerald to talk about setting the scene for the second book in a series. Learn about the different types of readers you need to think about, and how you can recap information without infodumping. 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle ➡️✍️ Sig…

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55. Show don't Tell Page Review: Psychological Thriller with Liz Alterman 42:54

5M ago42:54

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Send us a text In this episode, Suzy chats with author Liz Alterman about her page from her work in progress. They discuss the merits and pitfalls of various writing habits, and how to 'unstick' yourself when you can't seem to keep writing forward. You'll also learn about the unique style choices that can be made when writing a psychological thrill…

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54. Show don't Tell Page Review: Fantasy with Alyson Hathaway 32:37

5M ago32:37

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Send us a text In this episode, Suzy dives into how to use showing details to bring an introverted character to life, how to sprinkle fantasy details without info-dumping, and how to avoid point of view errors. 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle ➡️✍️ Sign up here to FINISH YOUR BOOK in Suzy's Wicked Good Ficti…

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Writing Fantasy With Jim C. Hines 58:17

5M ago58:17

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I'm thrilled to be joined by bestselling fantasy author, Jim C. Hines for an extended interview about his two new books, Kitemaster and the relaunch of the beloved classic, Goblin Quest. Jim opens up about his writing journey, what it's like to be a writer—even down to the earnings—and shares some of his best advice for writing short stories, craft…

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53. Memoir Writing with Suzette Mullen 44:54

5M ago44:54

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Send us a text In this episode, Suzy sits down with fellow book coach and author, Suzette Mullen to talk about Memoirs. Through the discussion of Suzette's Memoir, The Only Way Through Is Out, they discuss planning, structuring, and writing your memoir and the ways it is similar and different from fiction. Suzette shares her personal journey and ho…

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52. Show don't Tell Page Review: Action Scenes with Michael 39:46

5M ago39:46

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Send us a text In this week's episode, Suzy chats with fellow editor Michael, and they review opportunities to amp up the stakes in his Action Scene. 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle ➡️✍️ Sign up here to FINISH YOUR BOOK in Suzy's Wicked Good Fiction Bootcamp. Enrolling now! 🎧💜 Opt into the Show, don't Tell …

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51. Inner Circle Open House Q&A Session 15:40

5M ago15:40

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Send us a text On Friday, June 20th, 2025, Suzy held an Open House for her Inner Circle membership program. In addition to a workshop, there was an open Q&A session. Tune in for a frank discussion of writers' most burning questions, including: How do I structure my novel? How many POVs is too many? When do most writers fail? 🌟 Grab your spot in Suz…

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50. Celebrating 50 and Taking Creative Leaps 20:39

6M ago20:39

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Send us a text In this milestone episode, Suzy celebrates reaching 50 years of life, and 50 podcast episodes by looking back at the choices that led her to living her writing dreams. Get ready to embrace taking creative leaps whether you are in your 20s, or 80s (or somewhere in between!) it's never to late to get your story out into the world! 🌟 Gr…

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Writing Fresh Fantasy With Kel Kade 29:31

6M ago29:31

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In this episode, I’m joined by New York Times Best Selling fantasy author, Kel Kade. Kel’s new book, Sanctum of the Soul, was published by Tor in February 2025 and completes her brilliant new trilogy. As well as discussing the new book, we also dive into the character creation process and how to create fantasy worlds, discussing techniques and meth…

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49. Define Your Book's "Takeaway" to Decide What Scenes Belong 25:59

6M ago25:59

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Send us a text Defining a Theme or "Takeaway" for your book can help you at any stage of the writing process. In this episode, Suzy dives into how to define your takeaway, why it matters, and how to use it to test each scene. Using the takeaway you can write a book that is laser-focused on your message, and create an experience that readers will lo…

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48. Book Two Blues 21:43

6M ago21:43

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Send us a text Congratulations! Your first book is a success, and you're ready to write book two! But wait... how do you guarantee that readers love book two as much as they loved your first? In this episode, Suzy examines the common pitfalls and how to avoid them when writing a follow-up book in a series. 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at…

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47. When You Can Tell in Your Writing (Show, don't Tell Part 3) 26:35

6M ago26:35

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Send us a text In part three of three, Suzy reverses course and shares the times where TELLING is preferred to SHOWING. Take note on when it is appropriate to gloss over details, skip time, and give a little more information in a direct way so that your readers stay informed and engaged in your story. 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.…

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46. Next Level Showing in Your Writing - Hunt Down Those Tells (Show, don't Tell part 2) 23:21

7M ago23:21

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Send us a text In part two of this three-part series, Suzy dives deeper into the practical application of Show, don't Tell. For this lesson, she focuses on the advanced strategies, including how to target specificity, avoid white wall syndrome, and deal with repetitions. 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle Sign…

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Theme, Premise and Writing YA In 2025 with Sarah Arthur 47:13

7M ago47:13

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Award-winning YA author Sarah Arthur returns to the Toolshed to discuss her brilliant new book, Once A Castle. Sarah also shares her experiences following the release of her debut YA novel (Once A Queen), what it was like writing book two, and how theme has played such an important role in the writing of both. We also discuss Artificial Intelligenc…

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45. Show, don't Tell: Why Should You Care & A New Take on the Basic Examples You've Heard Before (Part 1) 35:31

7M ago35:31

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Send us a text Part 1 of a 3 part series breaking down Show, don't Tell in a way you have never heard before. Using evocative examples, she walks you through the basics, while elevating them to a new level. Whether you've just started writing, or have been writing for years, you will learn something new in this episode. In part 1, Suzy tackles: Wha…

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44. Memoir Writing and Backpack Adventures with Author Candace MacPhie 40:53

7M ago40:53

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Send us a text In this episode, Suzy chats with Memoirist Candace MacPhie about her journey (both literal and metaphorical) writing her "Back in a Year" memoir series. They talk about setting boundaries when writing a memoir, how to 'kill your darlings,' and the importance of working with a book coach or editor who understands your vision for your …

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43. The Value of Critique Partners with Julie Artz 44:37

7M ago44:37

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Send us a text In this week's episode, Suzy chats with book coach Julie Artz about her Critique Partner matching program called "CP Meet Cute" (register here!) They discuss the different types of people who read and offer critique, including alpha readers, beta readers, critique partners, book coaches, editors, and agents. If you've ever wondered w…

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42. Writing as a Neurodivergent Author with Melanie Marttila 38:49

8M ago38:49

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Send us a text In this week's episode, Suzy chats with Author and Poet Melanie Marttila. They discuss Melanie's journey as a writer, through her adult diagnosis of Autism, and how that shifted how she thought about her writing and how she approaches critique and characterization. If you've ever been confused by the writing advice "Show, don't Tell"…

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41. When and How to Work with a Publicist 35:42

8M ago35:42

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Send us a text In this episode, Suzy welcomes Mickey Mikkelson, publicist and founder of Creative Edge Publicity which is celebrating 10 years in business, working with creatives. They discuss how publicity efforts can help writers build their brands. Find out more on his website: https://www.creative-edge.services/ 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner…

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Writing About Injuries and Wounds 39:20

8M ago39:20

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In this episode, I'm joined by fantasy author and ER doctor, HB Reneau. HB talks all about injuries we commonly see in fantasy worlds--usually inflicted by swords and magic, and explains how we can best portray things like wounds and infections. We also talk about the impact of injuries and trauma and mental health too. HB also tells us all about h…

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40. Getting Started on Your Novel with Stephanie Dethlefs 41:30

8M ago41:30

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Send us a text In this episode, Suzy sits down with Book Coach Stephanie Dethlefs and they chat about all the things that can get in the way of a writer getting started: both on their book, and during their daily writing practice. Stephanie offers practical and mindset advice to help you overcome the stumbling blocks that are holding you back from …

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39. Author Platform with Nicole Meier 39:01

8M ago39:01

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Send us a text In this week's episode, Suzy sits down with Nicole Meier, Author, Book Coach, and Marketing Genius to talk about the dreaded "Author Platform." Listen to learn what a platform is, why you need one, and how you may be already building one without even knowing it. You can find out more about Nicole's services at https://bookworks.co/ 🌟…

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38. Interview with Memoir Author, Dr. Phyllis Heintz 36:56

9M ago36:56

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Send us a text This week, Suzy sits down with memoirist Dr. Phyllis Heintz. They discuss the unique journey Dr. Heintz took through her career, witnessing and participating in major medical milestones throughout her years as a candy striper, nurse, teacher, and administrator. Learn how she was able to take these stories and over a span of 10 years …

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37. BONUS Episode: Dolly Parton's Imagination Library 38:02

9M ago38:02

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Send us a text In this special bonus episode join Suzy and her assistant Liz J. Bradley to learn about a charity doing amazing literacy work around the world: Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. Learn how to support their mission to "Create a love for books and reading – give every child the start they need in education and life." We talk all thing…

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36. Navigating Publishing in 2025 with Mark Leslie Lefebvre (part 2) 30:59

9M ago30:59

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Send us a text On Friday, March 7th, 2025, Suzy sat down with Mark Leslie Lefebvre, a publishing industry veteran with more than four decades of experience, in a live publishing Q&A session. Publishing has evolved from a traditional-publishing-only model to the rise of self-publishing via digital platforms. If you haven't listened to part one, you …

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How To Get A Literary Agent 32:08

9M ago32:08

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In this episode, I'm joined by Brianna Summers, literary agent assistant with Holloway Literary. Brianna also works as an editor with Of Metal and Magic Publishing. Brianna shares her wisdom after spending several years working in the literary agency field. She tells us what it's like for agents on a day-to-day basis and the main reasons she reject…

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35. Navigating Publishing in 2025 with Mark Leslie Lefebvre (part 1) 47:56

9M ago47:56

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Send us a text On Friday, March 7th, 2025 Suzy sat down with Mark Leslie Lefebvre, a publishing industry veteran with more than four decades of experience, in a live publishing Q&A session. Publishing has evolved from a traditional-publishing-only model to the rise of self-publishing via digital platforms. In part one of this two part podcast we wi…

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