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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. Read the Transcript Support the Podcast Follow on Facebook   Mary Robinette's Links: Site Instagram TikTok Facebook   Ad Links: PubSite Lostoria Le Podcast  

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 steps to begin building the foundations of your freelance career. Read the Transcript Support the Podcast Follow on Facebook   Stacy's Links: Site Instagram LinkedIn Facebook   Ad Links: Hauntings, Homicide & Hearsay PubSite  

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 Transcript Support the Podcast Follow on Facebook   Jessi's Links: Site Instagram Twitter   Marie's Links: Site Instagram Twitter   Ad Links: Hauntings, Homicide & Hearsay PubSite The Midwest Crime Files

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 Transcript Support the Podcast Follow on Facebook   Karen's Links: Site Instagram Twitter   Ad Links: In the Wild Podcast PubSite Horror Movies & Scary Stories Podcast

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 Transcript Support the Podcast Follow on Facebook   David's Links: Site   Ad Links: In the Wild Podcast Intuitive Readings with Lindsey Kluin The Midwest Crime Files

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 Transcript Support the Podcast Follow on Facebook   Lorie's Links: Site Instagram   Ad Links: In the Wild Podcast Intuitive Readings with Lindsey Kluin

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 remain relevant today. Read the Transcript Support the Podcast Follow on Facebook   Dr. Green's Links: Site Order from Black Owned Indie Bookstores   Ad Links: ShePodcasts Tidewater Sandals Intuitive Readings with Lindsey Kluin  

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 Transcript Support the Podcast Follow on Facebook   Tetyana's Links: Site Twitter Instagram     Ad Links: ShePodcasts Tidewater Sandals

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 Transcript Support the Podcast Follow on Facebook   Tess's Links: Site Twitter     Ad Links: ShePodcasts Tidewater Sandals

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 Transcript Support the Podcast Follow on Facebook   Jamie's Links: Site Twitter Instagram     Ad Links: ShePodcasts Use Code WWPF for $50 off your ticket! Beneath the Water by Eve S. Evans Meet Cute Box Use Code SUMMER20 for 20% Off in June!

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 you can't do on your own. Read the Transcript Support the Podcast Follow on Facebook   Collective Book Studio Links: Site What is Book Distribution & Why Is It Important?   Ad Links: Where It Runs Out Podcast Meet Cute Box Use Code SUMMER20 for 20% Off in June!

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 Transcript Support the Podcast Follow on Facebook   Katie Henry Links: Site Instagram Twitter   Ad Links: Let's Think Happy Use Code LTH20 for 20% Off!   Meet Cute Box Use Code SUMMER20 for 20% Off in June!

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 not easily categorized works.   Read the Transcript Support the Podcast Follow on Facebook   R.S. Mellete & EBP Links: Site Facebook   Ad Links: InBooze Meet Cute Box Use Code SUMMER20 for 20% in June!

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 Transcript Support the Podcast Follow on Facebook   MarcyKate's Links: Site Facebook Twitter Instagram   Ad Links: InBooze Where It Runs Out Podcast  

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 Transcript Support the Podcast Follow on Facebook   Fred's Links: Site Ready Chapter 1   Use Code LIARLIAR For a Free Class about story ideation techniques!  

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 the Transcript Support the Podcast Follow on Facebook   Dan's Links: Site Putting the Science in Fiction Putting the Fact in Fantasy   Ad Links: Vellum PubSite  

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 Amazon. Read the Transcript Support the Podcast Follow on Facebook   Episode Links: Kindlepreneur   Ad Links: Vellum InBooze How To See A Man About A Dog PubSite Love in Times of War

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 relevant today. Read the Transcript Support the Podcast Follow on Facebook   Erika's Links: Site Facebook Instagram   Ad Links: Vellum How To See A Man About A Dog PubSite Love in Times of War

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 Transcript Support the Podcast Follow on Facebook   Bethany's Links: Site Twitter Instagram   Ad Links: Vellum InBooze PubSite Love in Times of War

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 Transcript Support the Podcast Follow on Facebook   Farah's Links: Site Twitter Instagram   Ad Links: Vellum Help You Find Me PubSite Love in Times of War