Author and former executive Kristine Delano reveals the hidden layers of financial thrillers, how to portray suspense and tension without (too much) blood, and the character work that drives it all.

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Find more of Kristine's work on her website:
https://kristinedelano.com/

Grab her debut, The Lies We Trade, for yourself: 
https://kristinedelano.com/#debut

Sign up for Kristine's newsletter and follow her on Instagram for more thrills:
https://www.instagram.com/kristine.delano.writer/
https://wallstreetsuspense.substack.com/

Author and producer Lee Schneider analyzes the use of technology in storytelling, how authors are trying to keep up with its rapid innovation in real life, and gives tips on how this rise of tech could be used as inspiration for your writing.

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Learn more on Lee's website:
https://leeschneiderbooks.com/

Check out his books here:
https://leeschneiderbooks.com/books/

Follow all of Lee's projects on his socials:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/docuguy/
https://instagram.com/leeschneiderbooks

Author and speaker Bill Cates (not to be confused with Bill Gates, he points out) discusses what exactly a parable is, why lessons in stories are important, and how it is easier to hide them in a narrative than you may think.

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Look at all of Bill's fascinating material on his website:
https://referralcoach.com/

Grab your copy of The Hidden Heist here: 
https://referralcoach.com/the-hidden-heist/

See more of what Bill is up to on his socials:
https://www.facebook.com/ReferralCoach
https://www.youtube.com/@BillCatesReferralCoach/videos

Screenwriter and former professor Richard Walter stops by to discuss humor in fiction and real life, how we use it within story, and explain why it is an important part of the human condition.

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Check out Richard's website and his variety of work:
https://www.richardwalterbooks.com/

Connect with Richard on his socials:
https://www.facebook.com/ProfRichardWalter/
https://x.com/ProfWalter

Author Daniel Braum returns to discuss ghost stories, how they have changed across the centuries, and how the genre has evolved beyond the original ghastly figures of legend.

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Peruse Dan's catalogue and learn more about him:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Daniel-Braum/author/B01F9C69PS
https://bloodandstardust.wordpress.com/about/

Check out Dan's other ghostly tales on his socials:
https://www.facebook.com/DanielBraumFiction/
https://www.instagram.com/daniel_braum/

Editor, filmmaker, and author Daniel Roth swings by to discuss the importance of dialogue and credibility in keeping readers engaged with your story.

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See if your manuscript is ready when you stop by Daniel's website:
https://ficklegodsofpublishing.com/

Grab a copy of his book here:
https://ficklegodsofpublishing.com/my-book

Learn more about transforming your story on Daniel's Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/ficklegodsofpublishing

Author and editor Alida Winternheimer talks about what theme is (and isn't!), the importance of theme within story, and when you should establish it in your writing process. And make sure you listen until the end to hear the special offer that Alida is giving out to our listeners . . .

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Stop by Alida's website to check out all of her work:
https://alidawinternheimer.com/

Connect with Alida on her socials to hear about future special events:
https://www.instagram.com/alidawintern
https://www.facebook.com/alidawinternheimerauthor

Author and executive coach Robin Merle talks about the dynamics of friendships, what can sour those bonds, and how she explored the darker side of these relationships in her book A Dangerous Friendship.

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Visit Robin's website and check out A Dangerous Friendship:
https://theprofessionalguide.com/

Find more of Robin's insight on her socials:
https://www.instagram.com/robinmerletpg
https://www.facebook.com/robinmerle.author

Writer and podcaster Jaime Parker Stickle visits to talk about her book, Vicious Cycle, creating accurate portrayals of postpartum anxiety and depression, and why increasing conversations on this subject is important.

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Check out Jaime's website and grab a copy of Vicious Cycle:
https://www.jaimeparkerstickle.com/

Follow Jaime on her socials to keep up with her ventures:
https://www.instagram.com/jaimeparkerstickle/#
https://www.facebook.com/JaimeParkerStickle

Musician and debut author Matthew Check discusses his new memoir, What Would Philip Roth Do?, how he used humor to soften the harshness of reality, and gives his thoughts on the connection between music and writing.

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Stop by Matthew's website:
https://matthewcheckmusic.com/

Check out his book, What Would Philip Roth Do?:
https://matthewcheckmusic.com/book

Connect with Matthew on socials:
https://www.instagram.com/matthewcheck/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHaA3NvricYoURfstBaeOfg

#matthewcheck

Author and former lawyer Dheepa R. Maturi discusses eco-thrillers, the importance of balance in dystopian literature and hopeful endings, and also gives advice on how to stop your doomscrolling in the first Writing and Editing episode of 2026!

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Check out Dheepa's website:
https://www.dheeparmaturi.com/

Grab a copy of 108: An Eco-Thriller:
https://www.dheeparmaturi.com/book

Find Dheepa on her socials:
https://www.instagram.com/dheepamaturi/
https://www.facebook.com/people/Dheepa-R-Maturi-Writer-Poet/61560262745322/

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We are wishing everyone a happy new year and wanted to say thank you to all of our listeners who stopped by in 2025 -- from new to casual to regular listeners, we are grateful for your support! And we are looking forward to ringing in another year filled with fascinating topics and fantastic guests!

Author Stephanie Landsem talks about family history, incorporating it into your story, and all of the consequences that can follow in a special episode of Writing and Editing.

Listen to it with your own family or find that quiet space for your much needed Me Time. Happy Holidays!

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Take a look at Stephanie's website and grab a copy of her books:
https://stephanielandsem.com/

Keep up with Stephanie's next fictional adventures on her socials:
https://www.instagram.com/stephanielandsem/
https://www.facebook.com/stephanielandsem

Special guest and author Charlene Wang discusses the feminist thriller, how her novel, I'll Follow You, is a fresh take, and how the modern age is influencing the genre's direction.

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Stop by Charlene's website:
https://charlenewangauthor.com/about

Get your own copy of her thrilling book, I'll Follow You:
https://charlenewangauthor.com/ill-follow-you

Keep up with Charlene on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/charleneshiyi/

Author and executive coach Chip Webster discusses divisions in humanity, the healing properties of writing and poetry, and why it takes a village to create a book.

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Visit Chip's website:
Unityinservice.org

Get in touch with Chip at his email:
Chip@unityinsrvice.org

Former editor and author Robin W. Pearson stops by to discuss fictional family drama, how to keep the age-old genre fresh, and the importance of writing about these dysfunctional dynamics.

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Visit Robin's website:
https://robinwpearson.com/

Peruse her books, including The Stories We Carry:
https://robinwpearson.com/books/

Get the latest scoop of (fictional) family drama on Robin's socials:
https://www.facebook.com/RobinWPearson/
https://www.instagram.com/robinwpearson/

Author and Hollywood-jack-of-all-trades Noël Stark stops by to talk about setting your book in Hollywood, gives a peak behind the curtains on set, and shows how there are still fresh new ideas in a popular genre.

CW: Mention of eating disorders

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Swing by Noël's website:
https://www.noelstark.com/

Check out Love, Camera, Action:
https://www.noelstark.com/#newBook

Get more details about all things Hollywood with Noël's socials:
https://www.instagram.com/noelstarkauthor/
https://www.tiktok.com/@noelstarkauthor

Author Donna Galanti discusses balancing deep emotional truths with childhood innocence in kid's fiction and how this could be important to incorporate into your writing as well.

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Visit Donna's website:
https://www.donnagalanti.com/

Discover more emotional truths within her books:
https://www.donnagalanti.com/books/

Connect with Donna on Facebook and Instagram:
https://www.facebook.com/DonnaGalantiAuthor
https://www.instagram.com/donnagalanti/

Author and former teacher Terri Lilga talks about striking the right balance while crafting a children's book, how to make the educational part exciting, and gives tips on bringing your vision to life.

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Visit Terri's website:
https://terrililgabooks.com/

Swing by her store to check out her books and beyond:
https://terrililgabooks.com/shop

See more from Terri on her Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/terrililgabooks

Author Tim Weed swings by to discuss the inherent darkness of the dystopian genre, why he plants seeds of hope amidst it all, and how this can parallel the stories of real life.

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Learn more from Tim's website:
https://timweed.net/

Grab a copy of his books:
https://timweed.net/books/

Check out more on Tim's socials:
https://www.facebook.com/timweedauthor/
https://www.instagram.com/timweedwriter/

With one last thrill from the season of horror, actress and author Ally Walker discusses metaphysical horror, how it's carved a niche in-between horror and dystopia, and just how it can hold a mirror up to reality.

And to give a final treat from "trick or treat," everyone should keep their eyes peeled for a special surprise coming this Sunday . . .

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Check out Ally's website:
https://www.allywalkerofficial.com/

Get ahold of The Light Runner:
https://www.allywalkerofficial.com/the-light-runner

Find out more about Ally's journeys on her socials:
https://www.instagram.com/allywalker1/
https://www.facebook.com/allywalker1/

Author Grace Daly stops by to talk about the commonalities of horror and comedy, how she puts those to use in The Scald-Crow, and why balancing two genres can set your writing apart.

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Learn more on Grace's website:
https://gracedalyauthor.wordpress.com/

Grab your copy of The Scald-Crow:
https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-scald-crow-grace-daly/20eb1a3fd7a40064?ean=9781951971311&next=t

Keep up with Grace's newest ventures here:
https://www.instagram.com/gracedalyauthor/
https://www.facebook.com/GraceDalyAuthor/

Author Sarah Landenwich talks about writing dual timelines in different centuries, walking the line of parallel stories, and why she loves this style of writing (and why you'll love it too).

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Find more information on Sarah's website:
https://sarahlandenwich.com/

Get your edition of The Fire Concerto (and check out the companion playlist!):
https://sarahlandenwich.com/the-book/
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0WY0TThjFHirTWrKq0rwWb?si=8792a66da2764f06&nd=1&dlsi=2eb201f27cdb4e96

Catch up with Sarah on her socials:
https://www.instagram.com/sarahlandenwich/
https://bsky.app/profile/sarahlandenwich.bsky.skocial

Humanitarian and author Flavia Brunetti talks about time, how it is usually described in works of fiction, and finding new perspectives on time in her book Web of Time.

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Discover more about Flavia on her website:
https://www.flaviinrome.com/

Grab a copy of Web of Time:
https://www.weboftimebook.com/

Check out Flavia's adventures on her socials:
https://www.instagram.com/whichwaytorome/
https://www.facebook.com/whichwaytorome/

Author, lifestyle expert, and creator Eli Rallo discusses her new book, Does Anyone Else Feel This Way?, the experience of imposter syndrome, and the rise of the quarter-life crisis in the latest episode of the Writing and Editing podcast.

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Discover all Eli has to offer on her website:
https://www.theelirallo.com/

Pre-order a copy of Does Anyone Else Feel This Way?:
https://www.theelirallo.com/does-anyone-else-feel-this-way

Continue following Eli's journey on her socials:
https://www.instagram.com/eli.rallo/
https://www.tiktok.com/@elirallo

Author and journalist Wendy Holden shares her book The Teacher of Auschwitz, discusses the importance of writing about historical events, and how you can do so while respecting those who have lived through them.

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Visit Wendy's website and peruse her catalogue:
https://www.wendyholden.com/

Learn more from Wendy on her socials:
https://www.instagram.com/wendyholdenbestsellingauthor/
https://www.facebook.com/wendyholdenfanpage/  https://www.threads.com/@wendholden

Surprise guest and author, Brian Asman, talks about his process of finding horror in the familiar, how that can create some of the scariest scenarios, and discusses tropes in the horror genre in this special episode that kicks off a spooky-filled month!

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Visit Brian's website and sign up for his newsletter:
https://brianasmanbooks.com/

Check out all of his books:
https://brianasmanbooks.com/books

Find more of Brian on his socials:
https://www.instagram.com/thebrianasman/
https://www.facebook.com/brian.asman.14/

Author and editor Alison McBain discusses her experience ghostwriting, what goes into that job, and how that can even inform your own writing process.

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Take a look at Alison's website:
https://www.alisonmcbain.com/

Submit your pieces to get published in her magazine:
https://www.fairfieldscribes.com/

(They publish a lot of new writers and also often give feedback if a piece is rejected, so give it a go!) 

Check out Alison's YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@AuthorVersusAI

Author Nick Berg stops by to talk about the concept of autofiction, how it offers different opportunities than memoir, and how you can tell the truth through fiction.

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Swing by Nick's website:
https://www.pnberg.com/

Grab a copy of Shadows of Tehran:
https://www.pnberg.com/book-shadows-of-tehran/

Follow Nick on his socials:
@shadowsoftehran | Linktree
https://www.youtube.com/@ShadowsOfTehran-z1f/videos
Nick Berg - SoftServe | LinkedIn

Author and professor Brad C. Anderson discusses the importances of realistic characters in sci fi, the role of fear in the genre, and how the term "hero" can be subjective.

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Visit Brad's website and grab a copy of his Ashme's Song:
https://bradanderson2000.com/

Check out Brad on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/bradanderson2000

Author Charles Breakfield stops by to break down what techno thrillers are, how to create their unique high stakes, and gives some insight into how he and his co-author, Rox Burkey, dive into worldbuilding.

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Visit Charles's and Rox's website:
https://enigmabookseries.com/

Check out one of their books from the Enigma series:
https://enigmabookseries.com/paperbacks/

Find Charles on his socials:
https://x.com/EnigmaSeries
https://www.instagram.com/enigmabookseries/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesbreakfield

Author and illustrator Stan Yan talks about how the right balance of visuals and dialogue can create a strong story, what to consider when crafting your visuals, and how he pulled everything together to create The Many Misfortunes of Eugenia Wang.

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Check out Stan's website:
https://www.stanyan.me/

Grab a copy of The Many Misfortunes of Eugenia Wang:
The Many Misfortunes of Eugenia Wang | Stan Yan

Join Stan's street team to support his book and get awesome perks:
https://www.stanyan.me/team-misfortune

Find all of his socials at the bottom of this link:
https://linktr.ee/stanyan

Screenwriter and director-turned-author Joe McClean discusses blending genres, finding the right balance of historical accuracy and fiction, and gives a lesson on the importance of history.

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Visit Joe's website:
https://www.gingerbeardfilms.com/

Get your autographed copy of Sins of Survivors:
https://premierecollectibles.com/sinsofsurvivors

Check out Joe's adventures on his socials:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-mcclean-6668b018
https://www.instagram.com/joe_mcclean_gb/

Author K.T. Anglehart discusses Celtic mythology, how she incorporates them into her writing, and why you should consider blending fantasy and reality as well.

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Check out K.T.'s website:
https://www.ktanglehart.com/

Grab a copy of her book:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08HPF9R48

Follow K.T. on her socials:
https://www.instagram.com/kt_anglehart/
https://www.facebook.com/ktanglehart

Author and former police officer Jeff Wenninger discusses his book, On Thin Ice, how he wrote about effective ways of change, and gives tips on how to make an impact.

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Visit Jeff's website:
https://jeffwenninger.com/

Find a copy of his book:
https://jeffwenninger.com/book/

See how you can connect with Jeff:
https://www.facebook.com/people/Jeff-Wenninger/pfbid0cVZhbEhCSADrL9vBz8dgfmtQQ2QxqZwCpJQX4JsumU3MSB9PKcAqNFYwtpFAs5ghl/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-wenninger-4247a854/

Author and teacher Laura Munson talks about her book, The Wild Why, how everyone can be creative, and why wonder is the key to your writing.

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Check out Laura's website:
https://lauramunson.com/

Grab a copy of her books:
https://lauramunson.com/books/

Visit Laura's socials:
https://www.facebook.com/lauramunsonauthor/
https://www.instagram.com/lauramunsonauthor/

Photographer, filmmaker, and author Brenda Coffee discusses her new memoir Maya Blue, how it has encouraged healing, and what exactly "maya blue" represents.

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Explore Brenda's website:
https://www.brenda-coffee.com/

Get your copy of Maya Blue:
https://www.brenda-coffee.com/order-book-1

Stop by Brenda's socials:
https://www.facebook.com/brenda.r.coffee
https://www.instagram.com/1010parkplace/#  https://www.linkedin.com/in/brenda-coffee-0b92619/

Author and historian Roseanna White discusses fresh perspectives in oversaturated genres, how to write them, and gives tips on how to blend reality with fiction.

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Visit Roseanna's website:
https://www.roseannamwhite.com/

Find copies of her books:
https://www.roseannamwhite.com/books

Check out Roseanna's socials:
https://www.tiktok.com/@RoseannaMWhite
https://www.facebook.com/RoseannaMWhite/?fref=ts https://www.instagram.com/RoseannaMWhite/#

Choreographer and author Rebe Huntman discusses her memoir, how Afro-Cuban culture influenced her worldview, and how that translates into her writing.

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Visit Rebe's website:
https://www.rebehuntman.com/

Grab a copy of My Mother in Havana:
https://www.rebehuntman.com/mymotherinhavana

Check out Rebe's socials:
https://www.instagram.com/rebehuntman/
https://www.facebook.com/rebehuntmanauthor/ https://www.pinterest.com/rebehuntman/

Author and self-defense instructor Patrick Tumblety gives insight on real-world fighting, how you can translate that to the page, and provides tips you might not have realized would make an impact on your story.

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Check out Patrick's website:
https://speakerpatrick.wixsite.com/patricktumblety

Find copies of his work:
https://speakerpatrick.wixsite.com/patricktumblety/work

Get into contact with Patrick or follow his socials:
https://www.instagram.com/patrick_tumblety/
https://bsky.app/profile/patricktumblety.bsky.social https://www.facebook.com/DarkPassagesbyPatrickTumblety#

Email: SpeakerPatrick@gmail.com

Physicist and author Randy Lyman joins to talk about emotional disconnection and how unhealed emotions can disrupt success.

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Visit Randy's website (and the "How To" section!):
https://randylyman.com/
https://randylyman.com/howto/

Get your own copy of his book:
https://randylyman.com/the-third-element-book-order-page/

Check out Randy's socials to get more info:
https://www.instagram.com/iamrandylyman/
https://www.facebook.com/people/Randy-Lyman/61566555115024/    https://www.tiktok.com/@iamrandylyman

Author Daniel Braum discusses setting, how it can unknowingly capture moments in time, and why it is necessary to immerse readers into the story.

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Check out Dan's author page and his books:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Daniel-Braum/author/B01F9C69PS
https://bloodandstardust.wordpress.com/page/2/

Follow him on his socials to see what happens next:
https://www.facebook.com/DanielBraumFiction/
https://www.instagram.com/daniel_braum/

Author Jenelle Hovde chats about writing enemies-to-lovers romances, creating believable characters, and balancing sparks with a healthy relationship.

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Check out Jenelle's website:
https://jenellehovdeauthor.com/

Grab a copy of her books:
https://jenellehovdeauthor.com/books/

Follow Jenelle's writing journey on social media:
https://www.instagram.com/pvecchiet/
https://www.facebook.com/people/Jenelle-Hovde-Author/61554089264950/
https://www.pinterest.com/fairytaleblue20/

Author and editor Beau L'Amour discusses his father Louis L'Amour's work, how he carries his legacy, and some behind the scenes facts of the process.

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Visit Beau's website and check out his work:
http://beaulamour.com/

Keep up with Louis L'Amour's preservation:
https://www.louislamour.com/

Follow Beau on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/BeauDLAmour/

Animator and author Michael DiMartino discusses his beginnings as a creator and the nuances of working within different art mediums in a special episode of Writing and Editing.

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Check out Michael's website:
https://www.michaeldantedimartino.com/

Grab a copy of Both Here and Gone:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CW1JRPY7

The marriage of convenience trope is discussed, dissected, and broken down by author Christine Hill Suntz as this week's episode dives into why this trope is so beloved.

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Visit Christine's website:
https://www.christinehillsuntz.com/

Check out her books:
https://www.christinehillsuntz.com/writing
https://www.tyndale.com/p/every-deadly-suspicion/9781496487933

Follow Christine's Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/christinehillsuntz/

Author Lauren Stientsra discusses the nuances of moral dilemmas, why they're not always black and white, and how they can elevate your story

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Visit Lauren's website:
https://www.laurenstienstra.com/

Grab a copy of her book:
https://www.laurenstienstra.com/novels

Follow Lauren on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/laurenstienstrawrites/

Author and former police officer Janice Cantore discusses writing about cold cases, what media often gets wrong, and about the recent rise of the true crime genre.

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See Janice's website:
https://www.janicecantore.com/

Learn more on Tydale's website and find copies of her books:
https://mediacenter.tyndale.com/authors/janice-cantore/1381
https://www.tyndale.com/p/every-deadly-suspicion/9781496487933

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*GIVEAWAY INFORMATION*

1. You must have a U.S. address.
2. Contact Jennia where it's easiest for you (find her links below!)
3. You can request either a hardcover or softcover.
4. If you have an Instagram account, please make a post about receiving the book and tag Tyndale in the post!

Jennia's links:
https://www.instagram.com/jenniaahava/?hl=en

https://www.facebook.com/jennia.ahava
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennia-herold-d-lima-73165952
https://www.threads.com/@jenniaahava

Professor and poet Nancy Reddy discusses "the good mother myth," how that can negatively impact your writing, and how moving away from these kinds of fallacies can make your characters and story more dynamic.

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Visit Nancy's website:
https://www.nancyreddy.com/

Find a copy of her books:
https://www.nancyreddy.com/books

Check out Nancy on social media:
https://www.instagram.com/nancy.o.reddy/
http://twitter.com/nancy_reddy

Veteran and author Paul Vecchiet discusses basing stories on real events, people and places, and how his book, The Disclosure Paradox, is a demonstration of fiction exploring real-life truths.

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Check out Paul's website and find his books:
https://thedisclosureparadox.com/

Find Paul on social media:
https://www.instagram.com/pvecchiet/
https://www.facebook.com/PaulVecchiet/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-vecchiet-aia-ncarb-a1135919

Entrepreneur and success coach Jeff Heggie discusses how his book showcases adversity, gives advice on how to overcome it, how this can go beyond athletes.

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Visit Jeff's website and find a copy of Challenger Deep:
https://www.jeffheggie.com/

Look through the free resources he offers:
https://www.jeffheggie.com/resources--0fc4c

Check out Jeff's social media:
https://www.instagram.com/jeffheggiecoaching/
https://www.facebook.com/JeffHeggieCoaching
https://www.youtube.com/c/JeffHeggieSuccessCoach

Author Angela Brown discusses adding a touch of magical realism to contemporary fiction, the fine line of blending genres, and how she kept her story, Some Other Time, centered.

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Visit Angela's website:
https://www.angelabrownbooks.com/bio

Grab a copy of her books:
https://www.angelabrownbooks.com/

Follow Angela on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/angelabrownbooks/

Author and geneticist Sara Winokur explains how to write science in a way that is digestible for readers while maintaining its integrity in your story.

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Check out Sara's website:
https://www.sarawinokur.com/about-sara-winokur/

Grab some of her books:
https://www.sarawinokur.com/books-by-sara-winokur/

Follow Sara on her Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/sara_winokur/

Author and nurse Becca Kinzer talks about her experience in writing heavy topics, gives tips on creating a light-hearted subplot, and discusses the necessity of incorporating these challenges into the romance genre.

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Check out Becca's website:
https://www.beccakinzer.com/about

Grab a copy of her books:
https://www.beccakinzer.com/books

Follow Becca on Instagram for more updates:
https://www.instagram.com/beccaannkinzer/?hl=en

Author Shaylin Gandhi discusses the nuances of strong female characters, how their stories have changed over time, and details how you can incorporate them into your own writing.

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Visit Shaylin's website:
https://www.shaylingandhi.com/

Get a copy of her books:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07NPVF2L5

Follow Shaylin on her socials:
https://www.facebook.com/shaylingandhi
https://www.instagram.com/authorshaylingandhi
https://www.tiktok.com/@shaylingandhi

Author and educator Marrielle Myers talks about picture books, how she makes her packages stand out, and how you can also find success in your final product.

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Visit Marrielle's website and grab a copy of her book:
https://www.marleelovesmath.com/

Check out her socials:
https://www.instagram.com/marleelovesmath/
https://www.facebook.com/people/Marleelovesmath/61568324259128/

Author and advocate Jessica Fein speaks about loss, using it to rebuild, and tips for how you can balance heavy topics in your manuscript.

CW: Mentions of grief, loss of a child

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Visit Jessica's website:
https://www.jessicafeinstories.com/

Get a copy of her book:
https://www.jessicafeinstories.com/copy-of-book

Check out Jessica on her socials:
https://www.instagram.com/feinjessica/
https://linktr.ee/Jessicafein
http://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-fein-b643b09 

Author and educator Francesca Lia Block discusses how writing can be healing, the ways to channel the past into story, and why that means you should pursue your creative ideas.

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Visit Francesca's website:
https://francescaliablock.com/

Get a copy of her books:
https://francescaliablock.com/books

Check out Francesca on her socials:
https://www.instagram.com/francescaliablock/
http://www.twitter.com/francescablock
https://www.facebook.com/francescaliablock/

International bestselling author J.D. Barker talks about the different types of publishing, current industry trends, and why hybrid publishing is the path forward.

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Visit J.D.'s website:
https://jdbarker.com/

Grab a copy of his books:
https://jdbarker.com/books/

Follow J.D.'s socials:
https://www.facebook.com/therealjdbarker 
https://www.instagram.com/jdbarker_author/

Author Samantha Greene Woodruff discusses the stereotypes of the 1920s, how she navigated them in her writing, and how you can bring your own historical fiction to life.

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Check out Samantha's website and grab a copy of The Trade Off:
https://www.samanthawoodruff.com/

Follow her socials:
https://www.instagram.com/samgwoodruffauthor/
https://twitter.com/SWoodruffAuthor

Editor, author, and new plant enthusiast Paula Whyman discusses the first few steps of how to begin writing your story, including the highs, lows, and all her tips for in between.

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Check out Paula's website and grab a copy of Bad Naturalist:
https://paulawhyman.com/

Subscribe to her newsletter:
https://paulawhyman.com/bad-naturalist-newsletter/

Follow Paula's socials:
https://www.instagram.com/paulawhymanauthor/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/paula-whyman-62a9956/

Researcher and author Annie Sklaver Orenstein talks about her publishing journey, the urban legend of social media followings, and why you can still get published without them.

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Visit Annie's website and get a copy of her book:
https://www.annieorenstein.com/

Follow her socials:
https://www.instagram.com/anniesklaverorenstein/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/anniesorenstein/ https://www.threads.net/@anniesklaverorenstein

Psychotherapist and author Stacey Simmons talks about hero's journey versus the queen's path, their impacts on modern-day literature, and which one you should be using in your story.

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Check out Stacey's website:
https://staceysimmonsphd.com/

Grab a copy of her book:
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/775761/the-queens-path-by-stacey-simmons-phd/

Follow Stacey on her socials:
https://www.tiktok.com/@staceysimmonsphd https://www.instagram.com/staceysimmonsphd/

Author and physician Suja Sukumar talks about her experiences being traditionally published, what the journey entailed, and gives tips on how to do it yourself.

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Visit Suja's website:
https://www.sujasukumar.com/

Grab a copy of her books:
https://www.sujasukumar.com/books

Follow Suja on her socials:
https://www.instagram.com/sujawrites/
https://www.threads.net/@sujawrites
https://www.facebook.com/sujasukumarwriter
https://www.tiktok.com/@iamsujas?lang=en

Award-winning author Sue Mell joins the podcast to discuss the how she has used subtext in her writing, why it's important, and how you can use it to further your story.

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Visit Sue's website:
http://www.suemell.com/

Read her Substack:
https://suemell.substack.com/

Follow Sue on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/suemellwrites/

Award-winning and bestselling author L.C. Son discusses using your own platform to sell your books versus Amazon, the pros and cons, and gives tips on how to make it work for you!

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Check out L.C.'s website:
https://www.lcsonbooks.com

Grab a copy of her books (directly from her!):
https://www.lcsonbooks.com/my-books--short-stories.html

Follow L.C. on her socials:
https://www.instagram.com/author_l.c.son/
https://www.facebook.com/LCSonBooks/
https://www.threads.net/@author_l.c.son

Author and pilot Lola Reid Allin discusses writing the story of your life, how to and not to structure it, and the importance of pacing your novel.

*Content Warning: Mentions of previous domestic violence.
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Check out Lola's website:
https://www.lolareidallin.com/ 

Follow Lola on her socials:
https://www.facebook.com/LolaReidAllin/
https://twitter.com/Lola_ReidAllin
https://www.instagram.com/lola.reid.allin/

Author and memoir writing teacher Wendy Dale discusses the important steps in writing a memoir, the exceptions to "show don't tell," and why you should beware of online tips.

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Visit Wendy's website:
https://www.geniusmemoirwriting.com/

Check out her writings:
https://www.wendydale.net/writings.html

Follow Wendy on social media and her YouTube channel:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-dale-46357a31/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWNB_9sueDyJCvxFP9x6WWw

Author and producer D.J. Williams discusses worldbuilding, how he has implemented it into his books, and why you should put it in yours, as well as some additional tips for writers in this extended episode of Writing and Editing.

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Visit D.J.'s Website:
https://www.djwilliamsbooks.com/

Find copies of D.J.'s newest book, Battle of Lion Rock, here:
https://www.tyndale.com/p/beacon-hill-3-battle-of-lion-rock/9781496462763

Check out his socials:
https://www.instagram.com/djwilliamsbooks/
https://x.com/djwilliamsbooks

Author and ESE CEO Eric Simmons discusses the importance of getting your books into libraries, the steps to take in this pursuit, and tips on bettering your chances of getting sales in this special extended episode to kick off the new year!

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Get in contact with Eric and start your library journey today:
Library Contacts “Database"
Library Consulting Services

Check out the other resources recommended by Eric:

• Get Your Book Into Libraries Now – Eric's YouTube interview with April Cox.
• How To Get Your Self-Published Book Into Libraries – His podcast interview with Joanna Penn.
• “How To Get Your Book Into Libraries” – For several years, this article was the top Google search result on the subject out of 2 billion “hits.” 
• “Get Your Book Into Libraries” 
• Library Marketing Services

Author and professor C.J. Spataro discusses how to create a book that's funny, including how not to write characters, where the humor could be falling flat, and much more in a special bonus episode before the year is out! Happy Holidays!

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Visit C.J.'s website:
https://www.cjspataro.com/

Grab a copy of her book and read her short fiction:
https://www.cjspataro.com/books

Check out C.J. on her socials:
https://www.instagram.com/cjspataro/
https://www.threads.net/@cjspataro
https://www.facebook.com/cjspataro

Author Sarah Raughley discusses all things historical thriller, from creating compelling narratives to keeping suspense, and just how historically accurate you should be.

We also wanted to say congratulations to Sarah for being mentioned as one of People's Most Anticipated Books in 2025 by Becky Albertalli! Make sure to check out The Queen's Spade when it's out on January 14th (or preorder now)!!  

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Visit Sarah's website:
https://sarahraughley.com/

Grab a copy of her books:
https://sarahraughley.com/books-by-sarah-raughley/

Follow Sarah on her Instagram and Threads:
https://www.instagram.com/s_raughley/

Author Anna Moore shares the importance of writing with honesty, what exactly that means, and how it can enhance your story.

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Check out Anna's website:
https://www.annabmoore.com/

Grab a copy of her book:
https://www.annabmoore.com/book/

Author and yogi Jennifer Lang talks about experimental prose, how to use it in memoir, and why it gives you more freedom in telling your story.

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Jennifer Lang is a San Francisco Bay Area transplant in Tel Aviv. Last September, she celebrated her first book, Places We Left Behind: a memoir-in-miniature; in October 2024, she welcomed Landed: A yogi’s memoir in pieces & poses into the world. A graduate of Vermont College of Fine Arts, Jennifer was an Assistant Editor at Brevity. Her prize-winning essays appear in Baltimore Review, Under the Sun, Midway Journal, and elsewhere. A longtime yoga instructor, she teaches YogaProse.

Connect with Jennifer:
https://israelwriterstudio.com
instagram.com/jenlangwrites facebook.com/jenlangwrites
facebook.com/israelwriterstudio

Author and self-described historian Leah Lindeman discusses what to research, what resources to use, and what not to do when writing historical fiction.

In honor of Leah's book, Redeemed From the Ashes, this episode has been uploaded on the 107th anniversary on the Halifax Explosion that took place on December 6, 1917. You can learn more about the event here, and check out Redeemed From the Ashes, which follows a young woman's journey in the aftermath of the explosion.

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Check out Leah's website:
https://leahlindeman.com/

Grab a copy of her books:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B01DK7C1YC

Follow Leah on her socials:
https://www.instagram.com/leahtlind/
https://www.facebook.com/leahtlind
https://www.youtube.com/@PentoPaper/videos

Dr. Molly Lupo talks about the importance of nutrition, how it can vary based on our daily activities, and what you can begin doing to keep your energy up.

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Check out Molly's website:
https://www.mollylupo.com/

Follow her on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/drmollylupo/

Author and cover designer Rachel Rosen discusses the importance of a good cover design, the dos and don'ts when it comes to covers, and the benefits of hiring a cover designer.

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Visit Rachel's website:
http://rachelrosen.ca/

Find her Wrong Genre covers here:
http://nightbeatseu.ca/

Listen to her podcast:
http://wizardsandspaceships.ca/

Check out her Mastodon:
https://wandering.shop/@youseeatortoise

Follow Rachel on her socials:
https://bsky.app/profile/darkerthanvanta.bsky.social
https://www.instagram.com/rachelashrosen/

Bestselling author Kalynn Bayron discusses fairy tale retellings, how they are different from reimaginings, and what is most important for writers to do before taking them on.

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Visit Kalynn's website:
https://www.kalynnbayron.com/

Grab a copy of her books and leave a review:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00YUU6Y1A
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/18885814

Follow Kalynn on her socials:
https://www.instagram.com/kalynnbayron/
https://www.tiktok.com/@kalynnbayron

Author Alyssa Hazel is here to give you tips on how to create work-life balance as an author and how your goals will impact your writing journey.
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Visit Alyssa's website:
https://authoralyssahazel.com/

Grab a copy of her books:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07XX8LVVK

Follow Alyssa on her socials:
https://www.instagram.com/authoralyssahazel/
https://www.facebook.com/authoralyssahazel/
https://www.tiktok.com/@authoralyssahazel

Bestselling author and podcast host Danielle Mendoza talks about the best places for a book launch, the details you need to consider, and insider tips about how to make it a success.

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Connect with Danielle on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-mendoza-3059788a

Follow her on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/danielle.dietlinmendoza

Author and publicist Ian Craven discusses online writing communities, networking within the industry, and how you can improve your own writing in a group.

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Find Ian on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/icraven1
https://www.facebook.com/groups/aawriteandpublish/?ref=share_group_link

Subscribe to KaleidoScript or submit your own story:
https://www.kscriptmag.com/

A message from Ian:
My friend Melissa Desveaux and I launched a literary magazine this year, KaleidoScript: Bridging Fiction with Reality. We've been receiving Fiction and Nonfiction stories for publication.

Since Hurricane Helene and lots of other crisis events are going on in the world, we've held off from publishing until December. We want to make efforts to capture stories of hope on a global scale. We would like to collect stories from people whether they are hurricane victims or involved in relief aid. There are too many stories to capture everything in writing. I'm thinking for Hurricane Helene, I'll title the section, "America Rises in the Midst of Adversity." From the collection of stories, I'll give a summary of the experiences and outcomes to capture the spirit behind what is happening. Between Halloween and the election, it'll make an interesting documentation. If you would like to contribute or know people who could submit, feel free to use/share the submission link provided.

https://www.kscriptmag.com/submit-your-story

Author and podcaster Richie Billing is back talking about book tours, what they involve, how much they cost, and what you could possibly do instead.

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Check out Richie's website:
https://richiebilling.com/

Listen to The Fantasy Writers' Toolshed Podcast:
https://richiebilling.com/the-fantasy-writers-toolshed-podcast

Find Richie on all platforms:
https://linktr.ee/richiebilling

Book tours mentioned:
https://kellylacey.com/love-books-tours/
randomthingsthroughmyletterbox.blogspot.com
https://zooloosbooktours.co.uk/

Bestselling author T.I. Lowe talks all things second chance romance, from establishing the characters, to balancing heavy plotlines with lighthearted moments, to that one aspect she says is most important to focus on.

*CW: Discussions of miscarriage*

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Visit T.I.'s website:
https://www.tilowe.com/

Get a copy of her books:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00I4Z5GV6

Follow T.I. on her socials:
https://www.instagram.com/tilowe/
https://www.facebook.com/T.I.Lowe/

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Sign up for Jennia and Jennifer Jane Young's webinar here:
jenniferjaneyoung.com/writer

Author and digital strategist Bryan VanDyke discusses what it's like when real life resembles plot, how that can change readers' perceptions of the story, and details his own experiences of life imitating art in his book In Our Likeness.

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Check out Bryan's website:
https://www.bryanvandyke.com/

Grab a copy of In Our Likeness:
https://www.amazon.com/Our-Likeness-Bryan-VanDyke/dp/1662522606/

Read Bryan's essay on AI and loss:
Nothing’s Ever Lost: Can AI Help Us Remember Our Departed Loved Ones? ‹ Literary Hub

Author Ava Morgyn discusses writing family secrets into the plot of your story, how they take on new life, and why readers love them.

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Check out Ava's website:
https://www.avamorgyn.com/

Follow her socials for more insider info:
https://www.instagram.com/avamorgyn/?hl=en
https://www.facebook.com/avawrites/

Get a copy of Ava's books:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08F2RDC6X

Author and musician Ari Rosenschein is back to talk about the parallels between publishing and the music industry, and gives unique tips on how you can market your book!
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Check out Ari's website:
https://arirosenschein.com/

Follow Ari on Instagram:
https://arirosenschein.com/

Grab a copy of Ari's book, Dr. Z and Matty Take Telegraph:
https://amzn.to/3U2Xyty
About Dr. Z and Matty Take Telegraph:
It’s the late ’90s—the final days before smartphones and the internet changed the teenage landscape forever. Zack and his mother have moved from Tempe to Berkeley for a fresh start, leaving behind Zack’s father after a painful divorce. A natural athlete, Zack makes the water polo team which equals social acceptance at his new school. Yet he’s more drawn to Matthias, a rebellious skater on the fringes, who introduces him to punk rock, record stores, and the legendary Telegraph Avenue.

As their friendship intensifies, Matthias’s behavior reminds Zack of his absent dad, driving a wedge between him and his mother. Complicating matters is Zaylee, a senior who boosts Zack’s confidence but makes him question his new buddy, Matthias. Faced with all these changes, Zack learns that when life gets messy, he might have to become his own best friend.

Dr. Z and Matty Take Telegraph is about how a friendship can challenge who we are, how we fit in, and where we’re going.

About Ari:
Ari Rosenschein is a Seattle-based author who grew up in the Bay Area. Books and records were a source of childhood solace, leading Ari to a teaching career and decades of writing, recording, and performing music. Along the way, he earned a Grammy shortlist spot, landed film and TV placements, and co-wrote the 2006 John Lennon Songwriting Contest Song of the Year.

In his writing, Ari combines these twin passions. Coasting, his debut short story collection, was praised by Newfound Journal as “introducing us to new West Coast archetypes who follow the tradition of California Dreaming into the 21st century.” Award-winning author Jeff Zentner calls Rosenschein's young adult novel Dr. Z and Matty Take Telegraph "a keenly and compassionately observed coming-of-age story that glows with truth and yearning."

Ari holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Antioch Los Angeles, and his work appears in Short Beasts, Drunk Monkeys, Noisey, Observer, PopMatters, The Big Takeover, KEXP, and elsewhere. He is Global Editorial Content Manager for Roland, helming the legendary musical instrument company's article platforms. Ari lives with his wife and dogs and enjoys the woods, rain, and coffee of his region.

Author Dante Terese talks about what ethical storytelling means, the uses of "good versus evil" in narratives, and the difference in writing heroes and villains.
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Visit Dante's website:
https://www.danteterese.com/

Grab a copy of her latest book:
https://www.amazon.com/Base-Book-1-Dante-ebook/dp/B0D8V7HBG9?ref_=ast_author_mpb

Follow her on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/dante.terese/

Author and geologist Kate Brandes discusses creative writing from a scientist's perspective, the current trend of environmental literature, and why community is still at the heart of the genre.
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Visit Kate's website:
https://katebrandes.com/

Grab a copy of Kate's books:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B01L43F67S

Award-winning poet, author, and publisher Angela Yuriko Smith discusses how to find unique opportunities writers might not have realized existed and how to use them to enhance your publishing journey.

We also want to congratulate Angela on being elected as the newest president of the Horror Writers Association!!!

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Visit Angela's Website:
https://angelaysmith.com/

Subscribe to Angela's Substack:
https://authortunities.substack.com/
https://substack.com/@angelayurikosmith

Follow Angela on her socials for more updates on her upcoming events:
https://www.facebook.com/Angela.Yuriko.Smiths/
https://www.instagram.com/angela_yuriko_smith/

Author and editor Patrick Barb tells listeners what goes into making a collection or anthology around a theme, how to assemble short stories thematically, and the dos and don'ts of writing to a theme.

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Visit Patrick's website:
http://patrickbarb.com/

Grab a copy of his short-story collection, The Children's Horror:
https://www.northernrepublic.co.uk/books/childrenshorror/

Check out Patrick's anthology recommendations:
Howls From the Dark Ages: https://a.co/d/ja4F9E8
Collage Macabre: https://collagemacabre.com/

Author and professor Elisabeth Sharp McKetta discusses how to create memoir using fairy tale, why you should do it, and how to give yourself space to be creative with your truth.

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Visit Elisabeth's website:
https://elisabethsharpmcketta.com/

Grab copies of her books here:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00OI1I5BI

Follow Elisabeth on her socials:
https://www.instagram.com/elisabethsharpmcketta/?hl=en
https://www.facebook.com/elisabethsharpmcketta/

Author and teacher Donna Levin talks about advice for beginning your book, what it means to "just write," and gives tips for getting to the end of that first draft.

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Visit Donna's website:
https://www.donnalevin.com/

Get a copy of her books here:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B000APR32S

Follow Donna on her socials:
https://www.facebook.com/authordonnalevin/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-levin-50b5047/

Author and Page Turnerz host Paul Brooks talks about whether formal training for writers is necessary and how you can kickstart your writing on your own time.

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Visit Paul's website:
https://paulbrookswriter.com/

Listen to his podcast:
https://pageturnerz.com/

Follow him on his socials:
https://www.instagram.com/paulbrookswriter
https://x.com/PABrooksWriter

Award-winning author and editor Mekiya Outini discusses the differences in editing for EFL writers, why editing should be a collaborative effort, and also gives advice on how to improve your language across all facets of life.
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Check out Mekiya's LinkedIn Newsletter:
https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/mekiya-outinis-newsletter-7151240633465065472/

Follow him on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mekiya-outini-1157b9184/

Visit his website:
https://www.thedatekeepers.com/

Author Tiffany Aurora discusses the differences between a writing group and a critique group, the benefits of a writing group, and what you should do to find one.
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Visit Tiffany's website:
https://tiffanyaurora.com/

Check out her podcasts!
Entrepreneurs & Artists:
https://entrepreneursandartists.podbean.com/

Survivors of Johanum:
https://survivorsofjohanum.podbean.com/

Author DiAnn Mills explains the importance of fleshed-out characters and character flaws, and how to create a compelling narrative journey that leaves the audience feeling optimistic.
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Visit DiAnn's website:
https://diannmills.com/

Check out her books:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001JP4L9G

Follow DiAnn on her socials:
https://www.facebook.com/diannmills/
https://www.instagram.com/diannmillsauthor/
https://x.com/diannmills

Author and teacher Polly Holyoke talks about what middle grade fiction is, how to successfully develop a middle grade story, and why it is so important for younger audiences.
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Check out Polly's website:
http://www.pollyholyoke.com/

Follow Polly on her socials:
https://instagram.com/pollyholyoke/
https://twitter.com/PollyHolyoke
https://facebook.com/PollyHolyokeAuthor

Author and editor Veronica Klash talks about what is flash fiction, its importance, and how flash fiction can improve your writing skills.
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Check out Veronica's bio:
Veronica Klash loves living in Las Vegas and writing in her living room. She is an associate editor at Okay Donkey Magazine. You can read her fiction and non-fiction in Wigleaf, X-Ray Lit, Electric Lit, and Catapult, among others. Her work has been featured in the Wigleaf Top 50 and nominated for multiple Pushcart Prizes. Find more at veronicaklash.com.

Visit the resources mentioned in the episode (plus some extras):
https://okaydonkeymag.com/
https://www.smokelong.com/
https://wigleaf.com/
https://splitlipthemag.com/
https://flash-frog.com/
https://ghostparachute.com/
https://www.chillsubs.com/

Author Christopher Morris discusses his memoir We Are All Made of Scars, and the benefits and challenges of writing memoir.
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Check out Chris's website:
https://weareallmadeofscars.com/

Grab a copy of We Are All Made of Scars on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/We-Are-All-Made-Scars/dp/B0BRYZTDLM 
 
Follow Chris on social media:
https://www.instagram.com/morrischris/
https://twitter.com/morrischris

Author and life coach Jennifer Jane Young discusses how she created a movement, what a movement is, and how you can make your book into its own movement.
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Giveaway info:
Message her on any platform, including email (jenniaedits@gmail.com), about the giveaway!

Read Jenn's bio and check out her links below:
Jennifer Jane Young is a Canadian speaker, author, Intuitive Life Coach and Intuitive Leadership advisor to entrepreneurs and business leaders around the world.

Since 2011, Jenn’s leadership roles have spanned several continents, from leading a community of 5,000 entrepreneurs for the International Trade Centre as a United Nations Consultant to advising startups and multi-million dollar businesses.

Jenn is the Founder of the School of Intuitive Leadership, a hub and online community where heart-centred, impact-driven entrepreneurs learn to embrace their intuitive wisdom, experiencing deeper transformation, alignment, and growth in their path towards success.

Through her workshops, talks, and her signature podcast, “Finding your Flow”, Jenn has helped global entrepreneurs change the paradigm in how they lead their lives & business.

Today, Jenn is living her dream life between Mexico and the Canadian countryside, with her two rescue dogs Bailey and Johnny.

https://jenniferjaneyoung.com/

https://jenniferjaneyoung.com/store/ 

https://jenniferjaneyoung.substack.com/ 

https://instagram.com/jennifer.jane.young

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-jane-young 

Author Frankie Diane Mallis discusses the worldwide reader event RARE, what you can expect from these events, and some unexpected discoveries you can make while attending.

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Visit Frankie's website:
https://www.frankiedianemallis.com/

Find Frankie on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/frankiediane/?hl=en

Check out her books on Goodreads and Amazon:
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21830635.Frankie_Diane_Mallis
https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09KTKZSKN

Author and Book Spy Ryan Steck discusses pacing, how it has evolved, and gives tips on how to set the best pace for your book.

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Check out Ryan on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09KQHNGHH

Visit Ryan's websites:
https://ryansteck.com/
https://therealbookspy.com/ryan-steck-the-author/

Find Ryan on socials:
https://www.instagram.com/p/C87UqLfR9KX/
https://x.com/RyanSteckAuthor

Author and pirate Liz Shipton discusses writing dystopian fiction, the tropes embedded within the genre, and why readers still enjoy it.
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Visit Liz's website:
https://lizshipton.com/

Find Liz on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/lizshipton/

Get Liz's books on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Liz-Shipton/author/B0BN4YHLXF?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

Author and photographer Cheryl Grey Bostrom discusses how to write setting without cliches and the effects of characters on setting.
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Visit Cheryl's Website:
https://cherylbostrom.com/

Find Cheryl on social media:
https://www.instagram.com/cherylgreybostrom/
https://www.facebook.com/cherylgreybostrom/

Bestselling author Steven James discusses his insights on storytelling, structure, and the craft of writing.
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Visit Steven's website:
https://stevenjames.net/

Follow him on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/readstevenjames/

Author and musician Ari Rosenschein discusses the pros, cons, and fun facts about working with a small press that can help your writing journey.
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Visit Ari's website:
https://arirosenschein.com/

Find Ari on Instagram:
https://arirosenschein.com/

Get a copy of Ari's book, Dr. Z and Matty Take Telegraph:
https://amzn.to/3U2Xyty
About "Dr. Z and Matty Take Telegraph"
It’s the late ’90s—the final days before smartphones and the internet changed the teenage landscape forever. Zack and his mother have moved from Tempe to Berkeley for a fresh start, leaving behind Zack’s father after a painful divorce. A natural athlete, Zack makes the water polo team which equals social acceptance at his new school. Yet he’s more drawn to Matthias, a rebellious skater on the fringes, who introduces him to punk rock, record stores, and the legendary Telegraph Avenue.

As their friendship intensifies, Matthias’s behavior reminds Zack of his absent dad, driving a wedge between him and his mother. Complicating matters is Zaylee, a senior who boosts Zack’s confidence but makes him question his new buddy, Matthias. Faced with all these changes, Zack learns that when life gets messy, he might have to become his own best friend.

Dr. Z and Matty Take Telegraph is about how a friendship can challenge who we are, how we fit in, and where we’re going.

About Ari:
Ari Rosenschein is a Seattle-based author who grew up in the Bay Area. Books and records were a source of childhood solace, leading Ari to a teaching career and decades of writing, recording, and performing music. Along the way, he earned a Grammy shortlist spot, landed film and TV placements, and co-wrote the 2006 John Lennon Songwriting Contest Song of the Year.

In his writing, Ari combines these twin passions. Coasting, his debut short story collection, was praised by Newfound Journal as “introducing us to new West Coast archetypes who follow the tradition of California Dreaming into the 21st century.” Award-winning author Jeff Zentner calls Rosenschein's young adult novel Dr. Z and Matty Take Telegraph "a keenly and compassionately observed coming-of-age story that glows with truth and yearning."

Ari holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Antioch Los Angeles, and his work appears in Short Beasts, Drunk Monkeys, Noisey, Observer, PopMatters, The Big Takeover, KEXP, and elsewhere. He is Global Editorial Content Manager for Roland, helming the legendary musical instrument company's article platforms. Ari lives with his wife and dogs and enjoys the woods, rain, and coffee of his region.

Author Jean Burgess discusses how to incorporate music into your book, what research goes into it, and reveals a few secrets about her book That Summer She Found Her Voice along the way.  
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Visit Jean's website:
https://www.jeanburgessauthor.com/

Find her book on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/That-Summer-She-Found-Voice/dp/1627204857

Author, actress, and activist Tonya Todd talks about how to write with inclusivity, include it in your work, and how it can affect the readers' experience.
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Visit Tonya's website:
https://www.mstonyatodd.com/the_author/

Find Tonya on her socials:
https://www.instagram.com/mstonyatodd/
https://x.com/mstonyatodd?lang=en
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonya-todd-b05b1918a

Writing sensitivity website:
https://www.writingdiversely.com/

Podcaster, travel agent, and author Phil Gramlich discusses his book Walt & His Park, and tips on how he wrote about the famed figure.
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Visit Phil's website:
https://eartotheretravel.com/our-team/phil-gramlich/

Get a copy of Walt & His Park:
https://www.philgramlich.com/

Follow Phil on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/EarToTherePhil/

Don't forget to listen to the instructions at the end of the episode to learn how you can win a free copy of Walt & His Park! To enter, email Jennia at jenniaedits@gmail.com or message her on Facebook or Instagram.

Author Eli Burnstein discusses the nuances of language and how he dives into the details in his new book Dictionary of Fine Distinctions.
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Visit Eli's website:
https://eliburnstein.com/

Get a copy of Dictionary of Fine Distinctions:
https://www.amazon.com/product/dp/1454952350/

Fine Eli on social media:
https://twitter.com/eliburnstein
https://www.instagram.com/eatpraylovestein/

Author Kenton Kilgore, Jennia, and her PA Taylor review the highs and lows of D.C.'s AwesomeCon from both a vendor and attendee perspective.

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Visit Kenton's Website:
https://kentonkilgore.com/

Check out Kenton's books on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kenton-Kilgore/author/B008F95POO

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https://www.facebook.com/kentonkilgoreauthor/
https://www.instagram.com/kentonkilgoreauthor/

Author and mindful arts therapist Susan Day tells her tips and tricks for researching when it comes to nonfiction and why it's important!
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Visit Susan's website:
https://mindfulartstherapy.com.au/

Check out her books:
https://amzn.to/3uZsZfR

Find her on social media:
https://www.facebook.com/mindfulartstherapy
https://www.instagram.com/mindfulartstherapy/

Writer and podcaster Vanessa Rogers discusses the common misconceptions of fairy tales, folk tales, and folklore and how they are still impacting the modern literary world.
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Visit Fabric of Folklore and listen to the podcast:
https://fabricoffolklore.com/

Check out the Fabric of Folklore on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/fabric_of_folklore/

Author and project engineer Carina Steinbakk discusses the nuances of urban fantasy, how it compares to other fantasy subgenres, and her book "Flames of Eader."
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Visit Carina's website:
https://www.carinasteinbakk.co.uk/

Get a copy of Flames of Eader:
https://www.amazon.com/Flames-Eader-Carina-Steinbakk/dp/1800746768

Find Carina on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/carinasteinbakk/
https://www.instagram.com/flamesofeader/

Author and podcaster Richie Billing talks all things fantasy--how it's defined, the sub genres, and what you should take into consideration about worldbuilding and the characters.
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Check out Richie's website:
https://richiebilling.com/

Listen to The Fantasy Writers' Toolshed Podcast:
https://richiebilling.com/the-fantasy-writers-toolshed-podcast

Find Richie on all platforms:
https://linktr.ee/richiebilling

Author Lillah Lawson and Lauren Emily Whalen discuss the keys to successful co-authoring and their first co-author venture with their book Tomorrow and Tomorrow.

We'd also like to congratulate Lillah on her nomination for the 2024 Georgia Author of the Year!
https://www.authoroftheyear.org/2024-nominees

**Note: There were some issues with the recording and compressing of today's audio, so we apologize in advance, but stick around for a riveting interview.
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Get Tomorrow and Tomorrow:
https://www.amazon.com/Tomorrow-Lillah-Lawson/dp/B0CHKY1B29/

Follow Lauren and Lillah on Instagram:
http://instagram.com/laurenemilywrites
https://www.instagram.com/lillahlawson/?hl=en

Visit Lillah and Lauren's Websites and Check Out Their Books:
https://linktr.ee/laurenemilywrites
Lillah Lawson – Author (wordpress.com)

Find a Copy of Lauren's I Heart Jennifer Coolidge and Visit Lillah's Amazon:
https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/lauren-emily-whalen/i-heart-jennifer-coolidge/9780762486373/
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Lillah-Lawson/author/B00ZGWF2DM?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

 Author, web developer, and Asana Pro Bastien Siebman discusses how minimalism can generate creativity and reframe productivity.
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Check out Bastien's LinkedIn:
https://fr.linkedin.com/in/siebmanb/en

Dayna Reidenouer is back talking about book coaching, what it is, what they do, and if you should hire one.
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Dayna's site
https://www.yourpublishingbff.com/

Dayna's Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/yourpublishingbff

Content warning: Mentions of suicide

Doctor of education and professor Keith McNally discusses the impact of sharing your story on personal and professional goals, his book Walking the Path: A Leader's Journey, and how to start bringing a new perspective to life.
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Find Keith on LinkedIn:
Keith J. McNally - Digital Vision LLC | LinkedIn

Get Walking the Path: A Leader's Journey:
Walking the Path: A Leader's Journey: McNally, Keith: 9781387458240: Amazon.com: Books

Author Kenton Kilgore talks about writing animal characters for older audiences and how to make them believable.

In a Writing and Editing March Madness, the podcast will be uploading twice a week for the next few weeks. Keep an eye out for these special episodes!
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Visit Kenton's Website:
https://kentonkilgore.com/

Check out Kenton's Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kenton-Kilgore/author/B008F95POO

Find Kenton on social media:
https://www.facebook.com/kentonkilgoreauthor/
https://www.instagram.com/kentonkilgoreauthor/

Author and educator Finnian Burnett talks about why self-care matters and how writers can practice it.
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Visit Finnian's website:
https://finnburnett.com/

Check out Finnian's blog:
https://finallyfinnian.com/

Find Finnian on social media:
https://twitter.com/FinnianBurnett
https://www.linkedin.com/in/finnburnett/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553933342836

*Content Warning: Topics of pet death and grief

Author Maribeth Decker talks about her book Peace in Passing, discusses her work as an animal communicator, and the process of grief when you lose a beloved pet.
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Visit Maribeth's website:
https://sacredgrove.com/
Maribeth Decker - YouTube

Get Peace in Passing:
https://sacredgrove.com/pipsecondedition/

Editor and Chief Inspiration Officer Deborah Kevin discusses the publishing process and pulls the cover off the differences between traditional, hybrid, and self publishing.
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Check out Deborah's website:
https://deborahkevin.com/

Find Deborah on Social Media:
https://www.instagram.com/debbykevinwriter
https://www.linkedin.com/public-profile/in/deborah-kevin/
https://www.facebook.com/deborahkevinwriter
https://twitter.com/deborahkevin20

Highlander Press:
https://highlanderpressbooks.com/

Author and speaker Kevin O'Connor discusses using family letters dated all the way back to the 1930s in his book Two Floors Above Grief and why you should consider keeping them too.
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Visit Kevin's website:
http://kevinoconnorauthor.com

Find Kevin on social media:
https://www.facebook.com/kevin.oconnor2
https://www.instagram.com/kevmaster62/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kmoconnor/

Comics author and editor Carl Shinyama discusses the process of editing comics, how it differs from novel editing, and a special upcoming project.
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Find Carl on social media:
https://www.instagram.com/carl_shinyama_/
https://twitter.com/mrcomiceditor?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

More details about Maui Strong:
https://zoop.gg/c/mauistrong

Editor Dayna Reidenouer is back to discuss the purpose of style sheets and sample edits and explains how they can impact the publishing process.
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Dayna's site
https://www.yourpublishingbff.com/

Dayna's Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/yourpublishingbff

Author and editor Ellis Prybylski talks about their accessible Neurodivergent Publishing Conference that welcomes writers, editors, and everyone in between.
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Get tickets to the NPC here:
https://ndpub.org/
Check out Ellis's self-publishing service:
https://selfpub.me/
Discover neurodivergent Facebook groups here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/409428960925934
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ndwriterslounge

Editor and Ooligan Press alum Jackie Krantz discusses the Portland State University book publishing program that has a trade publishing house staffed by its students.
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Jackie's Website:
https://jackiekrantz.com/

Ooligan Press Website:
https://www.ooliganpress.com/

Info on Ooligan Press Grad Program:
https://www.pdx.edu/academics/programs/graduate/book-publishing

Author and cofounder of Anodyne Magazine Veronica Kirin discusses imposter syndrome in the literary world and gives tips on what to expect during the publishing process.
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Veronica's website:
https://veronicakirin.com/

Find Veronica on Social Media:
@vmkirin

Anondyne Magazine:
https://anodynemag.com/

AsteriskDAO:
https://asteriskdao.xyz/#toggle-id-5

Veronica Kirin is an award-winning anthropreneur and author. She is the founder of AsteriskDAO and cofounder of Anodyne Magazine. She is also the author of the awardwinning book “Stories of Elders” and creator of the “Stories of COVID” research which documents the pandemic in real time. She has been named a Forbes NEXT 1,000 Entrepreneur and BEQ 40 LGBTQ Leaders Under 40, and has spoken at two TEDx events. 

Literary agent and author Lucinda Halpern discusses her book Get Signed and the do's and don'ts when searching for an agent.
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Preorder Get Signed  before February 6th and get exciting bonuses!

*GIVEAWAY*
- Send Jennia an email at jenniaedits@gmail.com with the phrase "Get Signed" anywhere in the email to get a chance at a signed edition.
- If you don't win a signed book, Lucinda will email you another free resource!

Lucinda Halpern is a literary agent with over 15 years' experience securing book deals with Penguin Random House, Simon & Schuster, HarperCollins, Hachette, Macmillan, and the author of Get Signed: Find an Agent, Land a Book Deal, and Become a Published Author. She represents a range of New York Times and internationally bestselling authors in the categories of business, health, lifestyle, popular science, narrative nonfiction, memoir, and upmarket fiction. Her classes and coaching programs have been taught to hundreds of writers worldwide. Learn more at lucindaliterary.com or download Lucinda’s free author training. Follow Lucinda Halpern on Instagram and Twitter.

Author Harrison Stockeland talks about how he adds historical elements and uses the most of his resources to create his page-turning stories.
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Harrison's website:
https://www.officialharrisonstockeland.com/

Find Harrison on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Harrison-Stockeland/author/B0BW6BSG3Y?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

Author Zilla Novikov discusses her novel Query and its reflections on the querying process while trying to break into the publishing industry.
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Visit Zilla's website here:
https://nightbeatseu.ca/

Jennia talks with fellow editor and good friend Dayna Reidenouer about the process of finding an editor, including where to search, the key pieces you should look for, and what you should hope to avoid.
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Dayna's site
https://www.yourpublishingbff.com/

Dayna's Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/yourpublishingbff

In the first episode of 2024, Jeffrey Stevens, husband of author Lara Buckheit, talks about how to support the authors in our lives.
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Lara's Website:
https://www.larabuckheit.com/

Lara's Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/laraonfire/

A Realm of Ash and Shadow - Lara Buckheit
https://books2read.com/AROAASlv

In the last episode of 2023, author KJ Warawa discusses plotting and writing processes. Happy holidays!
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KJ's Site:
https://www.kjwarawa.com/

Lost in Magic (Book 1) - KJ Warawa
https://books2read.com/lost-in-magic

Screenwriter and novelist Jennifer Manocherian chats about the trajectory of her career and the transition of her writing genres.
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Jennifer's Website
https://jennifermanocherian.net/

Wayne's guest for this episode is Lâle Davidson, and the topic is just as it says on the tin: magic realism and fabulism.
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Lâle's Site
https://laledavidson.com/

Wayne is solo today and he talks about a concept that he and his co-host Jennia D’Lima were discussing recently—important in approaching any kind of fiction. Irony. What exactly is it? Why is it important to be aware of as you read fiction, or frankly experience any art form? And how can an appreciation of irony help you perhaps even enjoy a novel that you might otherwise despise or avoid outright?
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David Cross
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTz9x_RFq94&t=220s&ab_channel=DavidCross-Topic

Ricky Gervais
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovSe80zSptE

 A Dictionary of Critical Theory, 2nd ed., by Ian Buchanan (Oxford, 2018)
https://doi.org/10.1093/acref/9780198794790.001.0001 

Jennia D’Lima talks to Jackie Krantz, who discusses the paper she wrote at Portland State University as part of her publishing degree.
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Jackie’s Website
https://jackiekrantz.com/

Jackie’s Paper
https://pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/eng_bookpubpaper/74/

My guest on today’s episode is Leigh Shulman, who writes and who teaches writing. She’s also led an interesting life, part of it instigated by 9/11, after which she left the US with her family and travelled.
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Leigh's Website
https://leighshulman.com/

Leigh's Course
http://courses.leighshulman.com/pl/280287

My guest on today’s episode is Professor Stephen Blackwell, who teaches at the University of Tennessee Knoxville in the US. His scholarship focuses on the work of the great Russian-born writer, Vladimir Nabokov, who spent much of his life in the United States and died in 1977 in Switzerland. Professor Blackwell was kind enough to indulge me in a discussion of a novel that Nabokov published in 1962, called Pale Fire. I have of course read only a tiny percentage of all the books written and a tiny percentage of all the literary fiction ever written, but for me this is the best work of the art of literary fiction I have ever read. I can’t even imagine anything being better. And please especially take a look at the show notes for this episode, where I include mention of some of the modern references to Nabokov that I forgot to ask about during our conversation.
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Prof. Blackwell’s Profile
https://russian.utk.edu/blackwell.php

Pale Fire (1st ed.)
https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=31462049592

Pale Fire and Nabokov These Days: Modern References

• The album Lolita Nation by Game Theory, led by the late Scott Miller (“the album is a masterpiece, by the way, and the artist is on Nabokov’s level”)
• Other bands and artists with Nabokovian titles: Picnic, Lightning; White Widowed Male; Pale Fire
• Molly Young, “The Essential Vladimir Nabokov,” New York Times, October 15, 2023
• Pale Fire shows up in Blade Runner 2049