Listen now! If you’re not sure which genre you want to write in—or you feel like your book doesn’t fit neatly into a specific genre—this episode is for you. I have a lot of conversations with writers about rules, and what you are “supposed to do” and “not supposed to do.” A lot of people just...
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Episode 61: Should writers invest in writing conferences?
Listen now! I’m coming to you solo this week to talk about writing conferences. It’s timely, since conference season is starting—April and May are always prime conference time, and I’m just back from my very first Left Coast Crime. I love talking about conferences. I credit the way my writing...
Episode 60: Writing through the ghosts of the past with Max Friedman
Listen now! Have you ever heard a story that just makes you feel all the feels? When I met Max Friedman and heard his story, I knew I needed to bring it to all of you—for so many reasons. Max Friedman’s parents were both Holocaust survivors who never spoke about that horrific time in their lives....
Episode 59: Living as a multi-passionate creative with author Veronica Kirin
Listen now! Friends—I have such an inspiring episode for you today. My guest is so multidimensional that we need multiple podcasts to cover all the hats she wears and the creative work she brings to the world. Veronica Kirin is a speaker, teacher, cultural anthropologist, entrepreneur, magazine...
Episode 58: How to turn life experiences into fiction with investigator and author John Nardizzi (Part 2)
Listen now! Welcome back to the second of our two-part episode with investigator and author John Nardizzi. Last week, you heard all about the real-life work of a private investigator when John talked about his day job as the founder of and investigator at Nardizzi & Assocs., Inc. It’s not...
Episode 57: Behind the scenes: A look into the real world of private investigators with investigator and author John Nardizzi (Part 1)
Listen now! Ever wondered what a real life private investigator really does? Me too! Well, get excited because today I’m answering that question for you with my guest, investigator, lawyer and author John Nardizzi. And no—it has nothing to do with spying on cheating spouses. At least, not this...
Episode 56: How to write your way to confidence with author Teri Brown
Listen now! Being able to write is about so much more than the technical ability to put a story together. It’s about having the confidence in yourself to sit down and write. And then it's about writing some more. Learning, improving your craft, trying again—and believing in yourself. And the...
Episode 55: Magical pets, fortune cookies and cozy mysteries with author Jen Chow
Listen now! If magical cozies are your thing, you’re going to be delighted by today’s show. I have my friend and fellow cozy author Jen Chow with me today. This is so fun because the first book in Jen’s new series, the Magical Fortune Cookie Mysteries, recently came out and it’s such a delight....