Authors of the Pacific Northwest: Recent Episodes
Vikki J. Carter; SquishPen Productions
Featuring authors from the Pacific Northwest regarding publication. Listeners will hear authors read from their published work.
In this encore episode two, I visit with author G. G. Kellner about her amazing story that reaches into the hope for a better future. This episode concludes the production of The Author’s of the Pacific Northwest podcast, for now. I sincerely hope you found joy in listening to the episodes. ~ Vikki J. Carter, The Author’s Librarian, and producer of The Author’s of the Pacific Northwest.
This episode is sponsored by Publisher Rocket.
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 33 minutes)
•1:16: Introduction to Gigi
•7:04: Gigi shares about her book Hope, a History of the Future
•10:11: Gigi talks about her writing journey
•13:42: Gigi shares about her publishing journey & her writing process
•26:43: Gigi reads from Hope, a History of the Future
•31:31: Gigi and Vikki close out the podcast with information about a live event this month that Gigi will be participating in.
Meet the Author:
https://hopeahistoryofthefuture.com
Featured Book:
https://books2read.com/u/47Y12a
💕A Note about the Podcast: The production of Author of the Pacific Northwest has been put on hold starting the summer of 2022. I do not have a return date.
However, I am keeping access to all the podcast episodes, resources, and all I have created as The Author’s Librarian free while I take a much-needed break to write my own books and explore being a grandmother.
If you are interested in my future work and adventures, please consider joining the mailing list or following me on social media. Those will be the first places I will announce new work.💕
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Sweet Relief - Zachariah Hickman. Free licensing is offered by Youtube.
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💫A B O U T 💫
I’m Vikki J. Carter, The Author’s Librarian. I hold a Master’s Degree in Research and Technology and I’m an author with over two decades’ worth of experience. I’ve worked with hundreds of students and authors helping them to find the right tools, techniques, and resources to strengthen the credibility and authority of their voices and improve their stories.
As a professional librarian and author, I reveal the techniques that librarians use that will help you effectively find valuable sources and resources to give your writing the authority and authenticity readers expect.
💕THANK YOU FOR LISTENING💕
As I wrap up the production of the podcast, there are two episodes that I did not want to miss getting out to listeners. In this encore episode one, I visit with author Andrew about his inspiring journey to authorship and his recovery to health after a life-changing medical event.
This episode is sponsored by Mark Dawson’s Self-Publishing Formula 101.
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 36 minutes)
•1:53: Introduction to Andrew
•3:08: Andrew shares about his writing journey
•11:29: Andrew talks about his publishing journey
•16:03: Andrew shares about writing through his recovery from an aneurysm
•27:59: Andrew reads from “Prolific: The Obituary of Jack O’Brien”
•36:37: Andrew closes the podcast with advice for authors
Meet the Author:
https://andrew-davie.com
💕A Note about the Podcast: The production of Author of the Pacific Northwest has been put on hold starting the summer of 2022. I do not have a return date.
However, I am keeping access to all the podcast episodes, resources, and all I have created as The Author’s Librarian free while I take a much-needed break to write my books and enjoy being a grandmother.
If you are interested in my future work and adventures, please consider joining the mailing list or following me on social media. Those will be the first places I will announce new work.💕
Podcast Music Credits:
Sweet Relief - Zachariah Hickman. Free licensing is offered by Youtube.
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💕SUPPORT THIS THIS PODCAST + GET BONUS CONTENT💕
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💫A B O U T 💫
I’m Vikki J. Carter, The Author’s Librarian. I hold a Master’s Degree in Research and Technology and I’m an author with over two decades’ worth of experience. I’ve worked with hundreds of students and authors helping them to find the right tools, techniques, and resources to strengthen the credibility and authority of their voices and improve their stories.
As a professional librarian and author, I reveal the techniques that librarians use that will help you effectively find valuable sources and resources to give your writing the authority and authenticity readers expect.
💕THANK YOU FOR LISTENING💕
This podcast is sponsored by Squarespace.
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 28 minutes)
•2:08: Introduction to Adam Copeland•5:26: Adam introduces his newest book
•7:56: Adam recaps the genre he writes
•12:28: Adam shares his audiobook experience
•15:38: Adam reads from Midnight in Silerton
•26:13: Adam closes out the podcast with advice
Adam’s first episode on the podcast:
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-brbd5-917a1b
Featured Book:
https://books2read.com/b/4ELzOO
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Echoes-of-Avalon-196323337100482/
Goodreads:https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/129314.Adam_Copeland
Amazon Author Profile:https://www.amazon.com/Adam-Copeland/e/B002XIFMZ0/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1520916984&sr=8-1
Podcast Music Credits:
Sweet Relief - Zachariah Hickman. Free licensing offered by Youtube.
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Inquiries: theauthorlibrarian@gmail.com OR vikki@squishpen.com
💫A B O U T 💫
I’m Vikki J. Carter, The Author’s Librarian. I hold a Master’s Degree in Research and Technology and I’m an author with over two decades’ worth of experience. I’ve worked with hundreds of students and authors helping them to find the right tools, techniques, and resources to strengthen the credibility and authority of their voice and improve their stories.
As a professional librarian and author I reveal the techniques that librarians use that will help you effectively find valuable sources and resources to give your writing the authority and authenticity readers expect.
💕THANK YOU FOR LISTENING💕
This podcast is sponsored by Mark Dawson’s Self Publishing Formula 101.
Episode 117: Dede Montgomery; memoir and short stories author
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time minutes)
•1:59: Introduction to Dede.
•4:27: Vikki discussed the end of the podcast with Dede.
•5:23: Dede talks about her publishing journey.
•8:26: Dede shares her writing journey.
•19:23: Dede talks about her research process.
•37:07: Dede reads from Humanity’s Grace.
•40:14: Dede closes the podcast with events she will be at this fall.
Featured Book:
https://books2read.com/u/4DP8J7
Dede’s website: https://dedemontgomery.com
Podcast Music Credits:
Sweet Relief - Zachariah Hickman. Free licensing is offered by Youtube.
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Inquiries: theauthorlibrarian@gmail.com OR vikki@squishpen.com
💫A B O U T 💫
I’m Vikki J. Carter, The Author’s Librarian. I hold a Master’s Degree in Research and Technology, and I’m an author with over two decades’ worth of experience. I’ve worked with hundreds of students and authors, helping them find the right tools, techniques, and resources to strengthen the credibility and authority of their voices and improve their stories.
As a professional librarian and author, I reveal the librarians’ techniques to help you effectively find valuable sources and resources to give your writing the authority and authenticity readers expect.
💕THANK YOU FOR LISTENING💕
This podcast is sponsored by Publisher Rocket.
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 48: 10 minutes)
•1:20: Introduction to Jan.
•4:03: Jan shares her writing journey.
•8:34: Jan talks about her publishing journey.
•20:31: Jan shares about her future work.
•28:09: Jan talks about her Sylvia Avery Mystery Series.
•37:07: Jan talks about her new project, Is There Room in the Backyard for One More Dead Body?
•36:42: Jan reads from the third book in her Sylvia Avery Mystery Series; Crab Bait.
- 45:51: Vikki and Jan close the podcast with how readers can find Jan to purchase books.
Podcast Music Credits:
Sweet Relief - Zachariah Hickman. Free licensing is offered by Youtube.
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📔VISIT MY FREE AUTHOR RESEARCH RESOURCES & CHECKLISTS:
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💕SUPPORT THIS THIS PODCAST + GET BONUS CONTENT💕
📚MY BOOK IS OUT: PURCHASE IT HERE.
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Inquiries: theauthorlibrarian@gmail.com OR vikki@squishpen.com
💫A B O U T 💫
I’m Vikki J. Carter, The Author’s Librarian. I hold a Master’s Degree in Research and Technology, and I’m an author with over two decades’ worth of experience. I’ve worked with hundreds of students and authors, helping them find the right tools, techniques, and resources to strengthen the credibility and authority of their voices and improve their stories.
As a professional librarian and author, I reveal the librarians’ techniques to help you effectively find valuable sources and resources to give your writing the authority and authenticity readers expect.
💕THANK YOU FOR LISTENING💕
This podcast is sponsored by Mark Dawson’s Self Publishing Formula 101.
Episode 115: Special Guest, Wolf O’Rourc; YA Thiller
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 1: 19 minutes)
•1:58: Introduction to Wolf & how Vikki met Wolf.•6:02: Wolf introduces his book Cyberspiracy.
•10:17: Wolf and Vikki discuss role models in science for young girls.
•21:31: Wolf discusses Cyberspiracy further.
•23:18: Wolf shares about his self-publishing journey.
•37:07: Wolf reads from Cyberspiracy.
•53:15: Wolf closes the podcast by sharing his other works.
Podcast Music Credits:
Sweet Relief - Zachariah Hickman. Free licensing is offered by Youtube.
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📔VISIT MY FREE AUTHOR RESEARCH RESOURCES & CHECKLISTS:
https://www.theauthorslibrarian.com/resources-for-authors
💕SUPPORT THIS THIS PODCAST + GET BONUS CONTENT💕
📚MY BOOK IS OUT: PURCHASE IT HERE.
👩🏼🏫SELFPUBCON: SELF PUBLISHING ADVICE CONFERENCE :
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Inquiries: theauthorlibrarian@gmail.com OR vikki@squishpen.com
💫A B O U T 💫
I’m Vikki J. Carter, The Author’s Librarian. I hold a Master’s Degree in Research and Technology, and I’m an author with over two decades’ worth of experience. I’ve worked with hundreds of students and authors, helping them find the right tools, techniques, and resources to strengthen the credibility and authority of their voices and improve their stories.
As a professional librarian and author, I reveal the librarians’ techniques to help you effectively find valuable sources and resources to give your writing the authority and authenticity readers expect.
💕THANK YOU FOR LISTENING💕
Episode 114: Linda Eddleston: A memoir of four young girls living in the Oregon suburbs of the 1950s.
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 35 minutes)
•1:43: Introduction to Linda.
•3:31: Linda discusses her writing history.
•5:41: Linda shares about her published book My Three Friends.
•14:42: Linda talks about her publishing journey.
•17:56: Vikki talks about her work in progress.
•20:15: Linda and Vikki talk about writer’s groups.
•22:60: Linda reads from My Three Friends.
•29:29: Linda and Vikki close out the podcast remembering the history of Portland, Oregon.
Featured Book:
https://www.amazon.com/My-Three-Friends-Linda-Eddleston/dp/0989143023
Podcast Music Credits:
Sweet Relief - Zachariah Hickman. Free licensing is offered by Youtube.
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📔VISIT MY FREE AUTHOR RESEARCH RESOURCES & CHECKLISTS:
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💕SUPPORT THIS THIS PODCAST + GET BONUS CONTENT💕
📚MY BOOK IS OUT: PURCHASE IT HERE.
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Inquiries: theauthorlibrarian@gmail.com OR vikki@squishpen.com
💫A B O U T 💫
I’m Vikki J. Carter, The Author’s Librarian. I hold a Master’s Degree in Research and Technology, and I’m an author with over two decades’ worth of experience. I’ve worked with hundreds of students and authors, helping them find the right tools, techniques, and resources to strengthen the credibility and authority of their voices and improve their stories.
As a professional librarian and author, I reveal the librarians’ techniques to help you effectively find valuable sources and resources to give your writing the authority and authenticity readers expect.
💕THANK YOU FOR LISTENING💕
Episode 113: Patricia Rae: Fantasy Author and Authorpreneur
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 45 minutes)
- 1:27: Introduction to Patricia Rae (aka Patti.)
- 2:20: Vikki and Patti talk about grandchildren.
- 4:50: Patti shares about her book series, Mark of the Faerie.
- 9:04: Patti talks about creating an author’s business plans.
- 16:56: Patti shares the series background.
- 21:43: Vikki and Patti discuss how to research fantasy writing.
- 27:18: Patti reads from book three in the series.
- 38:12: Patti closes the podcast with encouraging words for other authors.
Meet the Author:
https://www.markofthefaerie.com
How to Prepare for Tax Season as an Author by Patti Rea:
https://www.squishpen.com/vikkijcarterblog/2021/2/10/how-to-prepare-for-tax-season-as-an-author
Podcast Music Credits:
Sweet Relief - Zachariah Hickman. Free licensing is offered by Youtube.
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📔VISIT MY FREE AUTHOR RESEARCH RESOURCES & CHECKLISTS:
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💕SUPPORT THIS THIS PODCAST + GET BONUS CONTENT💕
📚MY BOOK IS OUT: PURCHASE IT HERE.
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Inquiries: theauthorlibrarian@gmail.com OR vikki@squishpen.com
💫A B O U T 💫
I’m Vikki J. Carter, The Author’s Librarian. I hold a Master’s Degree in Research and Technology, and I’m an author with over two decades’ worth of experience. I’ve worked with hundreds of students and authors, helping them find the right tools, techniques, and resources to strengthen the credibility and authority of their voices and improve their stories.
As a professional librarian and author, I reveal the librarians’ techniques to help you effectively find valuable sources and resources to give your writing the authority and authenticity readers expect.
💕THANK YOU FOR LISTENING
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 35 minutes)
- 1:15: Introduction to Stefanie.
- 2:22: Stefanie shares her inspiration for her writing children’s books.
- 5:06: Stefanie gives the background for each of her four books.
- 9:07: Stefanie shares details about the illustrations of each book.
- 13:37: Stefanie talks about her publishing journey.
- 20:25: Vikki & Stefanie talk in detail about the messaging of the books.
- 32:33: Stefanie closes the podcast by sharing how she gives back to the community from her book sales.
Meet the Author:
https://www.stefaniebooks.com
Resources mentioned in the podcast:
Vikki mentions this resource for traveling some of the national parks in the USA:
https://wereintherockies.com
Podcast Music Credits:
Sweet Relief - Zachariah Hickman. Free licensing is offered by Youtube.
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📔VISIT MY FREE AUTHOR RESEARCH RESOURCES & CHECKLISTS:
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💕SUPPORT THIS THIS PODCAST + GET BONUS CONTENT💕
📚MY BOOK IS OUT: PURCHASE IT HERE.
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Inquiries: theauthorlibrarian@gmail.com OR vikki@squishpen.com
💫A B O U T 💫
I’m Vikki J. Carter, The Author’s Librarian. I hold a Master’s Degree in Research and Technology, and I’m an author with over two decades’ worth of experience. I’ve worked with hundreds of students and authors, helping them find the right tools, techniques, and resources to strengthen the credibility and authority of their voices and improve their stories.
As a professional librarian and author, I reveal the librarians’ techniques to help you effectively find valuable sources and resources to give your writing the authority and authenticity readers expect.
💕THANK YOU FOR LISTENING💕
Episode 111: Elle Mitchell: Co-Founder of Jolabokaflod PDX & Author
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 49:31 minutes)
- 1:39: Introduction to Elle and how Vikki and Elle met.
- 4:21: Elle talks about her writing journey and the genres she writes.
- 6:24: Elle shares her exciting background.
- 12:32: Elle advises writers & writer’s groups.
- 17:56: Elle and Vikki talk about hiring out for her self-publishing work.
- 27:04: Vikki and Elle talk about book marketing.
- 19:24: Elle and Vikki talk about the gift of sharing with others.
- 30:54: Elle shares her titles and reads from Our Tragedy.
- 44:57: Elle takes the podcast out with inspirational advice for authors.
Meet the Author:
https://emitchellwrites.com
Featured Book:
https://books2read.com/u/braNEY
JolabokaflodPDX: https://jolabokaflodpdx.com
Podcast Music Credits:
Sweet Relief - Zachariah Hickman. Free licensing is offered by Youtube.
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📔VISIT MY FREE AUTHOR RESEARCH RESOURCES & CHECKLISTS:
https://www.theauthorslibrarian.com/resources-for-authors
💕SUPPORT THIS THIS PODCAST + GET BONUS CONTENT💕
📚MY BOOK IS OUT: PURCHASE IT HERE.
👩🏼🏫SELFPUBCON: SELF PUBLISHING ADVICE CONFERENCE :
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Inquiries: theauthorlibrarian@gmail.com OR vikki@squishpen.com
💫A B O U T 💫
I’m Vikki J. Carter, The Author’s Librarian. I hold a Master’s Degree in Research and Technology, and I’m an author with over two decades’ worth of experience. I’ve worked with hundreds of students and authors, helping them find the right tools, techniques, and resources to strengthen the credibility and authority of their voices and improve their stories.
As a professional librarian and author, I reveal the librarians’ techniques to help you effectively find valuable sources and resources to give your writing the authority and authenticity readers expect.
💕THANK YOU FOR LISTENING💕
(Podcast run time 46 minutes)
- 1:47: Introduction to Tavi Black
- 3:58: Vikki & Tavi talk about their common backgrounds in the music industry
- 6:44: Tavi shares about her novel Where Are We Tomorrow?
- 12:35 : Tavi talks about the writing process for her novel
- 13:44 : Tavi shares her publishing journey
- 16:17: Tavi and Vikki talk about marketing books
- 19:24: Vikki talks about the benefits of a podcast
- 22:44: Tavi shares about the benefits of writer support groups
- 24:33: Vikki and Tavi the merits of having a MFA degree for writers
- 30:40: Tavi and Vikki talk about Editors
- 34:30: Vikki and Tavi discuss researching for books
- 39:07: Tavi reads from Where Are We Tomorrow?
- 43:46: Tavi gives advice for aspiring writers
Meet the Author:
https://www.taviblack.com
SelfPubCon where Vikki will be a presenter- Dates October 23rd & 24th (sponsored by IngramSparks, ProWritingAid, Fictionary, and PrestonZon):
https://selfpublishingadviceconference.com/?wpam_id=10298
Podcast Music Credits:
Sweet Relief - Zachariah Hickman. Free licensing offered by Youtube.
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💕SUPPORT THIS THIS PODCAST + GET BONUS CONTENT💕
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Inquiries: theauthorlibrarian@gmail.com OR vikki@squishpen.com
💫A B O U T 💫
I’m Vikki J. Carter, The Author’s Librarian. I hold a Master’s Degree in Research and Technology and I’m an author with over two decades’ worth of experience. I’ve worked with hundreds of students and authors helping them to find the right tools, techniques, and resources to strengthen the credibility and authority of their voice and improve their stories.
As a professional librarian and author I reveal the techniques that librarians use that will help you effectively find valuable sources and resources to give your writing the authority and authenticity readers expect.
💕THANK YOU FOR LISTENING💕
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 39 minutes)
•2:19: Quick Update from Bill.
•4:35: Bill talks about his new book Everyone Has What It Takes
•7:44 : Bill coaches Vikki about creative energy
•15:43 : Bill shares about his upcoming projects
•31:20 : Bill closes the podcast with shares advice about helping others & the publishing journey
Meet the Author:
https://www.williamkenower.com
SelfPubCon where Vikki will be a presenter- Dates October 23rd & 24th (sponsored by IngramSparks, ProWritingAid, Fictionary, and PrestonZon):
https://selfpublishingadviceconference.com/?wpam_id=10298
Podcast Music Credits:
Sweet Relief - Zachariah Hickman. Free licensing offered by Youtube.
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💫A B O U T 💫
I’m Vikki J. Carter, The Author’s Librarian. I hold a Master’s Degree in Research and Technology and I’m an author with over two decades’ worth of experience. I’ve worked with hundreds of students and authors helping them to find the right tools, techniques, and resources to strengthen the credibility and authority of their voice and improve their stories.
As a professional librarian and author I reveal the techniques that librarians use that will help you effectively find valuable sources and resources to give your writing the authority and authenticity readers expect.
💕THANK YOU FOR LISTENING💕
I apologize. My audio is very poor quality for this episode. I figured out why after recording.
Please view, read, and download the transcripts here.
Episode 108: Episode 108: Monica Devin: A Women Writing the West Literary Award Winning Alaskan Memoir Author
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 52 minutes)
•1:25 : Introduction to Monica.
•5:45 : Monica shares about her books.
•12:14 : Vikki and Monica talk about publishing.
•17:01: Monica talks about her writing process.
•25:21 : Monica reads from Water Mask
•39:45 : Vikki and Monica close out the podcast with news from Vikki about her book.
Meet the Author:
https://www.monicadevine.com
SelfPubCon where Vikki will be a presenter- Dates October 23rd & 24th (sponsored by IngramSparks, ProWritingAid, Fictionary, and PrestonZon):
https://selfpublishingadviceconference.com/?wpam_id=10298
Podcast Music Credits:
Sweet Relief - Zachariah Hickman. Free licensing offered by Youtube.
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Inquiries: theauthorlibrarian@gmail.com OR vikki@squishpen.com
💫A B O U T 💫
I’m Vikki J. Carter, The Author’s Librarian. I hold a Master’s Degree in Research and Technology and I’m an author with over two decades’ worth of experience. I’ve worked with hundreds of students and authors helping them to find the right tools, techniques, and resources to strengthen the credibility and authority of their voice and improve their stories.
As a professional librarian and author I reveal the techniques that librarians use that will help you effectively find valuable sources and resources to give your writing the authority and authenticity readers expect.
💕THANK YOU FOR LISTENING💕
Episode 107: Erica Miner: Release Date July 14th: Award-winning Author, Screenwriter, Lecturer, Journalist
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 43 minutes)
•1:25 : Introduction to Erica.
•2:16 : Erica shares her background.
•10:11 : Erica talks about her writing process.
•18:19: Erica shares about her publishing journey.
•27:02 : Erica talks about resources for writers.
•30:54 : Erica reads from Staged for Murder
•37:50: Eric closes out the podcast with advice for authors.
Get the transcript here.
Meet the Author:
https://ericaminer.com/index.php
Resources mentioned in the podcast:
Washington Lawyers for the Arts:
https://www.thewla.org
Sisters in Crime:
https://www.sistersincrime.org
Epic Group:
https://www.epicgroupwriters.com
Writer’s Digest:
https://www.writersdigest.com
SelfPubCon where Vikki will be a presenter- Dates October 23rd & 24th sponsored by IngramSparks, ProWritingAid, Fictionary, and PrestonZon
Podcast Music Credits:
Sweet Relief - Zachariah Hickman. Free licensing offered by Youtube.
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Inquiries: theauthorlibrarian@gmail.com OR vikki@squishpen.com
💫A B O U T 💫
I’m Vikki J. Carter, The Author’s Librarian. I hold a Master’s Degree in Research and Technology and I’m an author with over two decades’ worth of experience. I’ve worked with hundreds of students and authors helping them to find the right tools, techniques, and resources to strengthen the credibility and authority of their voice and improve their stories.
As a professional librarian and author I reveal the techniques that librarians use that will help you effectively find valuable sources and resources to give your writing the authority and authenticity readers expect.
💕THANK YOU FOR LISTENING💕
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 46 minutes)
•1:25: Introduction to Robert.
•4:23: Robert discusses his background.
•6:20 : Robert and Vikki talk about Robert’s author journey.
•18:60 : Robert shares about his publishing journey.
•28:46 : Robert talks about his book series.
•38:10: Robert reads from In Her Tracks.
•43:51: Robert closes out the podcast with advice for aspiring authors.
Podcast Music Credits:
Sweet Relief - Zachariah Hickman. Free licensing offered by Youtube.
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Inquiries: theauthorlibrarian@gmail.com OR vikki@squishpen.com
💫A B O U T 💫
I’m Vikki J. Carter, The Author’s Librarian. I hold a Master’s Degree in Research and Technology and I’m an author with over two decades’ worth of experience. I’ve worked with hundreds of students and authors helping them to find the right tools, techniques, and resources to strengthen the credibility and authority of their voice and improve their stories.
As a professional librarian and author I reveal the techniques that librarians use that will help you effectively find valuable sources and resources to give your writing the authority and authenticity readers expect.
💕THANK YOU FOR LISTENING💕
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 60 minutes)
•1:56: Introduction to Kim Taylor Blakemore
•3:14: Vikki & Kim talk about the PNW weather
•6:55: Kim talks about her books and background
•15:09: Kim talks about the genres she has written
•19:14: Kim shares about her current book, After Alice Fell
•32:54: Kim talks about her writing process
•39:37: Vikki & Kim discuss writing groups and organizations
•44:27: Kim shares about her publishing journey
•56:57: Kim reads from After Alice Fell
Meet the Author: https://www.kimtaylorblakemore.com
Access to Kim’s book featured:
https://books2read.com/b/mejVKY
Podcast Music Credits:
Sweet Relief - Zachariah Hickman. Free licensing offered by Youtube.
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Inquiries: theauthorlibrarian@gmail.com OR vikki@squishpen.com
💫A B O U T 💫
I’m Vikki J. Carter, The Author’s Librarian. I hold a Master’s Degree in Research and Technology and I’m an author with over two decades’ worth of experience. I’ve worked with hundreds of students and authors helping them to find the right tools, techniques, and resources to strengthen the credibility and authority of their voice and improve their stories.
As a professional librarian and author I reveal the techniques that librarians use that will help you effectively find valuable sources and resources to give your writing the authority and authenticity readers expect.
💕THANK YOU FOR LISTENING💕
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 44 minutes)
- 1:56: Introduction to Indy Quillen
- 3:18: Indy shares about her Fox Walker novels
- 4:17: Indy talks about her background
- 10:29: Indy shares the history of writing the first book
- 15:35 : Indy talks about her publishing journey
- 21:02 : Indy elaborates on her writing process
- 26:44: Indy dives deeper into the Fox Walker series
- 28:52: Indy reads from Tracker
- 41:00 : Indy shares a tip about publishing
Visit my website for transcripst and more.
Podcast Music Credits:
Sweet Relief - Zachariah Hickman. Free licensing offered by Youtube.
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Inquiries: theauthorlibrarian@gmail.com OR vikki@squishpen.com
💫A B O U T 💫
I’m Vikki J. Carter, The Author’s Librarian. I hold a Master’s Degree in Research and Technology and I’m an author with over two decades’ worth of experience. I’ve worked with hundreds of students and authors helping them to find the right tools, techniques, and resources to strengthen the credibility and authority of their voice and improve their stories.
As a professional librarian and author I reveal the techniques that librarians use that will help you effectively find valuable sources and resources to give your writing the authority and authenticity readers expect.
💕THANK YOU FOR LISTENING💕
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 48 minutes)
- 1:28: Introduction to Rob Phillips
- 2:22: Rob shares his background
- 7:41: Vikki & Rob discuss the characters in his books
- 8:37: Rob talks about his writing journey with these books
- 9:23: Rob shares about his publishing journey
- 13:01: Vikki and Rob talk about the wilderness mystery genre
- 13:55: Rob shares the title of the first book, The Cascade Killer
- 18:32: Rob shares the themes in book two
- 20:17: Vikki & Rob talk about dog ownership
- 22:17: Vikki asks Rob about his research for the books
- 27:36: Rob shares the title of the second book, Cascade Vengeance
- 31:19: Rob reads from The Cascade Killer
- 45:26: Rob closes the podcast with advice for aspiring authors
Get access to Rob’s Books:
Connect with Rob:
Website: https://www.latahbooks.com/rob-phillips
Podcast Music Credits:
Sweet Relief - Zachariah Hickman. Free licensing offered by Youtube.
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Inquiries: theauthorlibrarian@gmail.com OR vikki@squishpen.com
💫A B O U T 💫
I help authors who struggle with researching and want to improve their skills with certainty!
I’m Vikki J. Carter, A.K.A. The Author’s Librarian.
I assist authors and anyone ready to develop their research skills to gain confidence and authority in their work. Are you ready for this power?
I’m dedicated to illuminating your path to growth and greatness, like any good librarian should.
💕THANK YOU FOR LISTENING💕
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 51 minutes)
- 1:48: Catch up with D. K. Greene AKA Denise Kawaii
- 3:46: D. K. talks about writing different genres and pen names
- 8:13: D. K. shares a story about her son reading her books
- 19:33 : D. K. discussed the challenges of writing across genres
- 24:25 : D. K. talks about imposter syndrome as she sifts genres
- 26:45 : D. K. reads from Where Bodies Lie
- 38:01 : D. K. talks about the fun part of writing this
- 39:26: D. K. maps out The Killer Club series
- 42:09: D. K. shares her plans for the year
- 45:35 : D. K. shares advice about growing an audience
Listen to D. K.’s first episode on the podcast:4
http://bit.ly/3sA90O8
Connect with D. K. Greene (Denise Kawaii):
D.K.’s Website: https://kawaiitimes.com
D. K. on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KawaiiTimesAuthor/
D. K. 0n Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kawaii_times_author/
Podcast Music Credits:
Sweet Relief - Zachariah Hickman. Free licensing offered by Youtube.
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💕SUPPORT THIS THIS PODCAST + GET BONUS CONTENT💕 : https://bit.ly/3ayOiru
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📓GET MY FREE RESEARCH CHECKLISTS: https://bit.ly/2M6CMKt
✏️VISIT MY WEBSITE’S : http://bit.ly/3s72n5z AND http://bit.ly/3dUalLl
🎥CHECK OUT MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR AUTHORS:
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twitter: https://bit.ly/37qUWOM AND https://bit.ly/3r3rcPF
Inquiries: theauthorlibrarian@gmail.com OR vikki@squishpen.com
💫A B O U T 💫
I help authors who struggle with researching and want to improve their skills with certainty!
I’m Vikki J. Carter, A.K.A. The Author’s Librarian.
I assist authors and anyone ready to develop their research skills to gain confidence and authority in their work. Are you ready for this power?
I’m dedicated to illuminating your path to growth and greatness, like any good librarian should.
💕THANK YOU FOR LISTENING💕
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 49 minutes)
- 2:15: Introduction to D.M. Shepard
- 5:40 : D. M. shares about her adventures in Alaska
- 9:01 : D. M. talks about her writing journey
- 17:58 : D. M. shares her inspiration
- 22:28 : D. M. talks about what she is currently reading
- 27:15 : D. M shares advice for aspiring authors
- 31:16 : D. M. Reads from The Dark Land
Connect with D. M. Shepard:
D.M. Shepard’s Website: http://dmshepard.com
D. M. Shepard on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dmshepard13
D. M. Shepard on Twitter: dmshepard13
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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📓GET MY FREE RESEARCH CHECKLISTS: https://bit.ly/2M6CMKt
✏️VISIT MY WEBSITE’S : http://bit.ly/3s72n5z AND http://bit.ly/3dUalLl
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twitter: https://bit.ly/37qUWOM AND https://bit.ly/3r3rcPF
Inquiries: theauthorlibrarian@gmail.com OR vikki@squishpen.com
💫A B O U T 💫
I help authors who struggle with researching and want to improve their skills with certainty!
I’m Vikki J. Carter, A.K.A. The Author’s Librarian.
I assist authors and anyone ready to develop their research skills to gain confidence and authority in their work. Are you ready for this power?
I’m dedicated to illuminating your path to growth and greatness, like any good librarian should.
💕THANK YOU FOR LISTENING💕
Episode 100: Margaret Pinard; Co-founder of Jolabokalfod PDX & Historical Fiction Author.
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 47 minutes)
- 1:24: Introduction to Margaret
- 3:24 : Margaret talks about genre
- 4:41 : Margaret shares her list of favorite authors
- 6:00 : Vikki & Margaret talk about research
- 7:26 : Margaret & vikki talk about the books they are reading & what they are writing
- 10:26 : Margaret & Vikki talk about learning the craft
- 11:08 : Vikki talks about her ideas for the podcast in 2021
- 23:10 : Margaret discussed her writing process
- 27:51: Margaret talks about her publishing journey
- 34:44 : Margaret reads from The Keening
- 44:17 : Margaret closes the podcast with advice for writers
Connect with Margaret Pinard:
Margaret’s Websites: margaretpinard.com (and jolabokaflodpdx.com for the litfest!)
Margaret on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/margaret_pinard
Margaret on BookTube: https://bit.ly/booktubemp
Margaret on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tastelifetwice
Margaret on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wetastelifetwice
Margaret on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/margaretpinard
Margaret on Litsy: https://www.litsy.com/web/user/MargaretPinardAuthor
Margaret on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/margaretpinard
Margaret’s books are available through a local indie bookshop: https://bit.ly/MPbooksART
and on Smashwords! http://bitly.com/mpsmash
…or on Amazon! https://amzn.to/2QbJYn9
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Thanks For Listening
You can sign up to win free signed copies of books featured on this podcast here!
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Write a review on iTunes.
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 38 minutes)
- 1:08: Introduction to David
- 2:06 : David talks about his background
- 3:24 : David shares what he is reading
- 7:07 : Vikki talks about her new project, The Author’s Librarain
- 8:18 : David discusses his publishing process
- 12:55 : David shares about his writing process
- 16:19 : David discusses his inspiration
- 18:36 : David talks about the wilderness mystery genre
- 21:28: David reads from The Valley of Lost Children
- 33:24 : David and Vikki talk about Librarians
- 35:47 : Vikki closed out the podcast by sharing about her new support page
Connect with David Barbur:
David’s Website: https://dlbarbur.com/
David on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorDavidBarbur/
David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BarburDavid
David’s Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/David-Barbur/e/B0818D4R9M/
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Thanks For Listening
You can sign up to win free signed copies of books featured on this podcast here!
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Episode 98: Megan Chance: best-selling, critically acclaimed, award-winning historical fiction author
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 39 minutes)
- :11: Introduction to Megan
- 1:25 : Megan shares her background
- 2:50 - Megan talks about her reading list
- 5:21 - Megan discussed her writing journey
- 11:51 - Megan gives Vikki advice
- 12:41 - Megan shares her inspiration for ideas
- 15:29 - Megan & Vikki talk about researching & the writing process
- 17:29 - Megan discusses rewriting
- 19:41 - Megan lists her titiles
- 20:47 - Megan shares about her publishing journey
- 21:21 - Megan talks about agents
- 22:42b- Megan gives her next bit of advice to Vikki
- 26:25 -Magan talks about support groups
- 29:45 - Megan discusses her inspiration
- 30:41 - Megan reads from A Splendid Ruin
Connect with Megan Chance:
Megan’s website: http://www.meganchance.com
Megan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Megan-Chance-116492864590
Megan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MeganSChance
Megan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Chanceauthor
Megan on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/meganchance
Megan’s Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Megan-Chance
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Thanks For Listening
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In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 34 minutes)
- :23: Introduction to Jennifer
- 2:11 : Jennifer talks about her background
- 4:42 - Jennifer discusses the mindset of a career author
- 5:14 - Vikki discussed her current mindset as an author
- 7:24- Jennifer shares her reading list
- 9:50 - Jennifer discusses her pen name
- 13:13 - Jennifer introduces her recent book
- 18:44 - Jennifer discusses her publishing journey
- 19:56 - Jennifer shares about her relationship with her agent
- 29:27 - Jennifer coaches Vikki on the negatives
- 31:43 - Jennifer shares her inspiration for her book Keep Me Afloat
- 36:31- Jennifer reads from Keep Me Afloat
- 42:56 - Jennifer closes the podcast with two words of advice
Connect with Jennifer Gold:
Website: https://www.jennifergoldauthor.com/
Newsletter: https://www.jennifergoldauthor.com/jennis-cafe
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennifergoldauthor/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JenniferGoldAuthor/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/18689385.Jennifer_Gold
If you enjoyed this eposide, consider donating to my support page to help me keep this podcast free:
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Thanks For Listening
You can sign up to win free signed copies of books featured on this podcast here!
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In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 34 minutes)
- :45: Introduction to Kit Bakke
- 1:42: Kit talks about her background
- 5:54 - Vikki shares about the podcast with Kit
- 7:06 - Kit talks about her writing journey & what she is currently reading
- 9:41- Kit shares her titles
- 12:49 - Kit & Vikki discuss current events
- 16:20 - Vikki shares about her being The Author’s Librarian
- 16:51 - Kit discuss the writing process for each title
- 21:12 - Vikki reveals information about her own book
- 21:19 - Kit talks about the publishing journey for each book
- 24:46 - Vikki and Kit discuss academic presses
- 26:34 - Kit reads from Dancing on the Edge
- 30:23 - Kit shares her inspiration
Connect with Kit Bakke:
Kit’s website: www.kitbakke.com
You can support this podcast by donating on my Kofi.com page:
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 36 minutes)
- :24: Introduction to Donna Miscolta & her background
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3:53 - Vikki discusses with Donna the background of the podcast
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5:12 - Donna shares what she is reading
- 7:10- Donna talks about her writing process & shares her titles
- 11:28 - Donna & Vikki talk about short story writing and Donna’s process
- 22:53 - Donna reads from her new book Living Color’s Angie Rubio Stories
- 34:22 - Donna shares how readers can connect with her
- 36:25 - Donna closes the episode with her tips for aspiring authors
Connect with Donna Miscolta:
Donna’s Website: https://donnamiscolta.com
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In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 37 minutes)
- :33 - Introduction to Jennie
- 1:56 - Jennie shares her writing background
- 6:26 - Vikki & Jennie talk about how long it takes to write a book
- 8:00 - Vikki shares a bit about her writing background & her journey
- 10:10 - Jennie shares what she is reading
- 14:33 - Vikki & Jennie discuss Vikki’s book
- 15: 20 - Jennie talks about her genre & titles
- 24:19 - Vikki talks about her online course for authors & researching
- 25:50 - Jennie discusses her publishing journey & working with an agent
- 27: 25 - Jennie reads from Love, Water, Memory
- 34:45 - Vikki has questions about the story
Connect with Jennie Shortridge:
Jennie’s website: http://jennieshortridge.com
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 34 minutes)
- :33 - Introduction to Anthony (Tony) Anastasi
- 1:24 - Tony shares his history of his writer’s journey
- 8:28 - Tony talks about his career as a White House Speech Writer
- 9:00 - Tony shares about his transition from retirement to working as a substitute teacher
- 10:37 - Vikki shares with Tony her background & how she started the podcast
- 12:10 - Tony talks about his self-publishing journey with his daughter’s poetry reads from poetry, titled Great Grandmother
- 15:34 - Tony talks about his other book, The Last Personal Letter
- 16:19 - Tony shares about his traditional published titled, Geezing Along at 80: Living, Loving, and Laughing After 80
- 18:34 - Vikki & Tony discuss his writing process & the start of his book
- 23:20 - Tony reads sections from his book, Geezing Along at 80
- 30:55 - Vikki ends the podcast by asking Tony about his inspiration & Tony and Vikki end the podcast with Tony’s advice for Vikki
Connect with Anthony J. Anastasi:
Anthony’s website: https://sites.google.com/view/geezingalongat80
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 49 minutes)
- :33 - Introduction to Sean Crow
- 1:35 - Sean & Vikki talk about their teaching backgrounds
- 5:15 - Sean talks about what he is reading
- 7:32 - Sean shares about his writing & reading journey
- 11:02 - Vikki shares with Sean about her inspiration
- 11:52 - Sean talks about the three genres he writes
- 14:44 - Sean discusses his publishing journey
- 20:09 - Sean talks about social media & support found on Facebook
- 26:25 - Sean shares his titles & talks about how he found the artist for his books
- 32:42- Sean reads from Godless Lands
- 48:10 - Vikki & Sean close out the podcast with the timing of his book & Sean shares advice for authors
Please note, this podcast was recorded during the COVID outbreak. Please visit Sean’s website for updates on events.
Connect with Sean Crow:
Sean’s Website: www.lordofcrows.com
Sean on Instagram: @lordofcrowsauthor
Sean on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sean.crow.180
Sean on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16255200.Sean_Crow
Resources Mentioned on the Podcast:
Anthony Ryan’s Website: https://anthonyryan.net
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Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Episode 91: William (Bill) Schreiber; Author & Screenwriter
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 44 minutes)
- :33 - Introduction to William Schreiber
- 1:18 - William discusses his background & day job
- 2:46 - William shares a tip about freelance writing
- 5:07 - William talks about the books he is reading
- 6:00 William shares about his writing journey
- 7:15- William talks about writing a book from a screenplay
- 13:17- William shares about winning the 2019 Rising Star from the Women’s Fiction Writers Association & publishing his book
- 15:42 - William talks about the theme of his book
- 19:18 - Vikki shares with William updates about her own book & finding an agent
- 21:01 William shares his inspiration for his book
- 24:55- William reads from Someone to Watch Over Me
- 39:35 - William talks about events during the COVID outbreak
- 41:05 - William shares advice for aspiring authors
Please note, this podcast was recorded during the COVID outbreak. Please visit Williams’s website for updates on his events.
Connect with William Schreiber:
Website: http://williamschreiber.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/williamschreiberauthor Twitter: https://twitter.com/bill_schreiber Amazon Author Page: https://amazon.com/author/williamschreiber Goodreads Author Page: https://www.goodreads.com/williamschreiber Book Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbaRFPh7PEE
Resources Mentioned on the Podcast:
PNWA: https://www.pnwa.org
Manuscript Wishlist: https://www.manuscriptwishlist.com
Query Tracker: https://querytracker.net
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Episode 90: Elise Hooper; Biographical Historical Fiction
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 53 minutes)
- :56 - Introduction to Elise
- 3:24 - Elise shares about her background
- 3:33 - Elise shares about Hugo House
- 5:33 - Elise talks about what she is reading & being in a book club
- 6:55- Elise & Vikki talk about their literature passion
- 7:15- Elise shares about her author journey
- 8:45 - Elise shares her titles
- 10:09 - Elise & Vikki talk about Little Women
- 11:18 - Elise shares her writing process with each of her books
- 19:13- Elise discusses her writing routine
- 19:55 - Vikki & Elise discuss finding time to write
- 20:26 - Elise talks about her newest book Fast Girls
- 27:30 - Elise shares about her journey to publication
- 31:30- Elise shares about landing an agent
- 35:10 - Elise shares her inspiration
- 36:33 - Elise & Vikki talk about feedback & life long learning
- 38:05 - Elise reads from Fast Girls
- 51:10 - Elise shares one more piece of advice
Please note, this podcast was recorded during the COVID outbreak. Please visit Elise’s website for updates on her events.
Connect with Elise Hooper:
Elise’s website: https://www.elisehooper.com
Resources Mentioned on the Podcast:
Hugo House: https://hugohouse.org
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 1 hour)
- :35 - Introduction to Halie Fewkes
- 1:37 - Halie & Vikki chat about their favorite place near them
- 3:33 - Halie shares her journey of being an author
- 10:35 - Halie shares about using Kickstarter marketing
- 16:01- Halie dives into print on demand after a Kickstarter campaign
- 17:16- Halie talks about her year writing while traveling on Amtrack
- 21:59 - Halie shares about promoting her books at events
- 25:02 - Halie & Vikki discussed COVID and how it stopped Halie’s bookings
- 28:32 - Halie shares about her school program
- 29:31- Halie & Vikki talk about author platforms & social media
- 34:33 - Halie shares how she met her Illustrator for her new book
- 36:20 - Halie shares about her book series Secret to the Tally
- 37:49 - Vikki shares her struggles with the year and the COVID outbreak
- 42:41- Vikki & Halie discuss her educational background
- 47:13 - Halie goes back into sharing about the series of Secret to the Tally
- 52:22 - Halie reads from Book I: Secret to the Tally
- 1:06:42 - Vikki & Hailie close out the podcast
Please note, this podcast was recorded during the COVID outbreak. Please visit Halie’s website for updates on her events.
Connect with Halie Fewkes:
Halie Fewkes website: https://www.secretsofthetally.com
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Episode 88: Mystery Series Author P. J. Howell
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 60 min.)
- :45 - Introduction to P.J. Howell
- 2:39 - P.J. shares what she is currently reading
- 5:10 - P.J. & Vikki share tips about getting more reading time in the day
- 7:10 - P.J. talks about her journey from private investigator to full-time author
- 12:15 - Vikki shares her writing & podcast journey with P.J.
- 15:01 - P.J. shares her titles & talks about the setting of her series
- 20:36 - Vikki talks about her writer’s group
- 21: 35 - P.J. shares about her writing process
- 23:50 - Vikki talks about her the development process with her work in progress
- 25:25 - P.J. shares examples when inspiration hits
- 28:00 - P.J. talks about her publication journey
- 30:00 - P.J. gives Vikki advice about publishing
- 33:24 - P.J. talks about what she wished she knew when she started
- 36:30 - Vikki follows up with the advice talking about her newsletter
- 40:07 - P. J. & Vikki discuss writer’s groups
- 44:56 - P. J. Reads from Cross My Heart; Volume 4 in the Jorja Matthews Mystery series
- 54:52 - Vikki follows up the reading with questions
Please note, this podcast was recorded before the COVID outbreak. Please visit P.J.’s website for updates on her events.
Connect with P.J.:
P.J. Howell’s website: https://pjhowellauthor.com
Resources Mentioned:
Author Your Life: https://www.authoryourlifenow.com
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Episode 87: Science Fiction Author, Race Walters
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 35 min.)
- :50- Introduction to Race
- 2:12- Race talks about his writing career, school, homeownership
- 3:00 - Race & Vikki talk about the side-hustle & writing
- 5:50 - Race shares an analogy about what it is like to be a writer
- 6:00 - Race talks about what he is reading
- 6:58 - Race shares his writing journey
- 8:30 - Race talks about his support
- 10:50 - Race shares his writing process
- 14:23 - Vikki & Race talks about his publishing journey with Mason: Us versus the World
- 20:30 - Race shares his inspiration
- 23:34- Race reads from Mason: Us versus the World
- 33:00- Race talks about the future of his works
- 33:29 - Race gives advice to his seventeen-year-old self
Please note, this podcast was recorded before the COVID outbreak. Please visit Race’s website for updates on his events.
Connect with Race Walters:
Race’s website: https://www.racewaltersart.com
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Episode 86: David James Roberts; Writer, Journalist, & Documentarian
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 49 min.)
- :50- Introduction to David
- 2:10 - David shares about his journey to the Northwest
- 3:24 - Vikki & David talk about the start of his book
- 5:20 - David shares what he is reading
- 6:55 - Vikki talks about her online course & services she’s developing
- 7:30 - David shares about his writing journey
- 11:07 - Vikki & David share about their dyslexia & overcoming it to be a writer
- 12:48 - David shares about his book, The Paper Man
- 15:40 - David talks about how he discovered this story
- 18:13 - Vikki asks questions about David’s approach to writing his book
- 23:15 - David shares about his publishing journey
- 30:09 - David talks about a writing support group
- 31:30 - Vikki & David talk about disconnecting from social media while writing
- 33:58 - David shares his inspiration to keep writing this book & upcoming events (prior to the COVID outbreak.)
- 37:10 - David reads from The Paper Man
- 47:40 - Vikki ends the podcast with a question about an auto book.
Please note, this podcast was recorded at the start of the COVID outbreak. Please visit David’s website for updates on his events.
Connect with David:
David James Robert’s website: https://davidjamesrobertsauthor.square.site
Resources Mentioned in the Podcast:
Blue Forge Press: https://blueforgegroup.wixsite.com/blueforgegroup
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Episode 85: Reese’s February 2020 Book Club Pick, New York Times & USA Today Bestseller Author: Erica Bauermeister
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 1 hr. 2 min.)
- :33 - Introduction to Erica Bauermeister
- 1:43 - Erica shares about her Pacific Northwest roots
- 2:30 - Erica talks about her writer’s journey & her first work in the academic writing
- 5:50 Erica encourages us aspiring authors regarding the journey of writing
- 6:14 - Vikki & Erica talk about Vikki’s current job & her writing
- 7:05 - Erica & Vikki talks about the book 500 Great Books by Women & working through rejections & developing the craft
- 11:50- Erica shares about her writing process
- 16:50 - Erica talks about what she is reading
- 18:53 - Erica shares the titles she has written
- 21:05 - Vikki talks about her home with Erica
- 21:50 - Erica shares about her traditional publishing process & finding an agent
- 25:01- Vikki & Erica talk about community & The Seattle 7 Authors
- 27:25 -Erica & Vikki talk about The Scent Keeper & Reese’s Book Club
- 35:21 - Erica reads from The Scent Keeper
- 39:24 - Vikki asked questions about the end of the story
- 42:15 - Erica share more inspiration for The Scent Keeper
- 45:13 - Erica talks about House Lessons
- 49:22 - Erica shares a lesson she learned from writing House Lessons and reads from the book
- 53:18: Erica reads from House Lessons
- 59:45: Erica ends the podcast with valuable final words for authors
Please note, this podcast was recorded at the start of the COVID outbreak. Please visit Erica’s website for updates on her events.
Connect with Erica Bauermeister:
Erica’s Website: http://www.ericabauermeister.com
Resources Mentioned:
500 Great Books by Women: https://www.amazon.com/500-Great-Books-Women-Readers/dp/0140175903
Seattle 7 Writers (now closed) : https://www.seattle7writers.org
Reese’s Book Club: https://hello-sunshine.com/book-club
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Episode 84: Special Guest Author - Laura Munson; New York Best Selling Author, Teacher, Speaker, & Founder of Haven Writing Programs
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 60 min.)
- :33 - Introduction to Laura Munson
- 2:15 - Laura shares her writing journey & Haven Writing Programs
- 4:55 - Laura dives deeper into the programs through Haven Writing & what inspired it
- 8:40- Vikki shares some of her struggles with community & finding community
- 11:12 - Laura discusses how community fits with her novel Willa’s Grove
- 15:00 - Laura & Vikki talk about the next stage for her writing
- 16:13 - Laura talks about her expertise & finding an audience
- 19:04 - Laura talks about rejection & writing the book over the business of writing
- 21:29 - Laura shares her titles & writing process
- 25:33 - Laura talks through scheduling writing time as a flexible writer & what questions to ask as a writer before developing a writing routine
- 32:48 - Laura & Vikki talk about online courses & investing in ourselves
- 35:20 - Laura shares the inspiration for her books & retreats
- 40:18 - Laura gives more advice for authors just starting out
- 45:50 - Laura reads from Willa’s Grove
Connect with Laura Munson:
Laura’s website: https://lauramunson.com
Resources Mentioned:
Natalie Goldberg’s website: https://nataliegoldberg.com
Girl Friday Productions: https://www.girlfridayproductions.com
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Episode 83: Amber Cowie: Thriller Author
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 55 min.)
- :51 - Introduction to Amber Cowie
- 1:20 - Amber & Vikki talk about Canada
- 4:20 - Amber & Vikki discuss the royal family
- 5:33 - Amber talks about her writing journey
- 8:40- Amber discusses grant writing
- 9:30- Amber shares what she is reading
- 12:30 - Vikki & Amber discuss Outlander
- 15:50 - Amber talks about her genre
- 17:15 - Amber shares about her workshops
- 23:39 - Amber talks about her titles & publication journey
- 37:48 - Vikki talks about her own projects
- 39:25 - Amber reads from Raven Lane
- 46:35 - Amber & Vikki end the podcast with discussions about authors reading their own work
- 52:34 - Amber shares what she is doing in 2020
Connect with Amber Cowie:
Amber’s website: http://www.ambercowie.com/about/
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Episode 82: Katherine Keith; Wilderness Athlete & Iditarod Racer; Author of Epic Solitude
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 48:35 min.)
- :57 - Introduction to Katherine Keith
- 2:47 - Katherine shares how she made her way to Alaska
- 8:59 - Katherine & Vikki talks about tragedy & woman grit
- 13:43 - Katherine introduces her book, Epic Solitude
- 14:58- Katherine talks about her writing process
- 20:02- Katherine & Vikki talk about Katherine’s publishing journey
- 25:05 - Katherine talks about isolation in dogsledding vs. writing
- 30:44 - Katherine reads from Epic Solitude
- 46:14 - Katherine closes the podcast with advice for other authors
Connect with Katherine Keith:
Katherine website: https://www.katherinekeith.com
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Episode 81: Heather S. Ransom; YA Sci-Fi Fiction
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 42 min.)
- :45 - Introduction to Heather
- 1:33 - Heather & Vikki dive deeper into Heather’s day job
- 3:40 - Heather shares when she knew she wanted to be a writer
- 6:29 - Heather talks about what she is currently reading
- 8:40 - Heather and Vikki talk about her writing process
- 10:36 - Heather shares a bit about her research
- 12:33 - Vikki talks about researching
- 13:26 - Heather talks about her publishing journey
- 19:02 - Heather shares a tip for writers pitching a book
- 20:28 - Heather & Vikki talk about the benefits of indie publishing companies & support groups
- 21:56 - Vikki & Heather discuss the process of learning the craft & finding diverse readers for our works in progress
- 27:38 - Heather reads from Going Green & shares the background for the books
- 38:03- Heather shares about her work with the Willamette Writers
- 41:48 - Heather closes the podcast with one more tip for writers
Connect with Heather S. Ransom:
Heather’s website: http://www.heathersransom.ink
Resources Mentioned:
Willamette Writers: https://willamettewriters.org
Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators (SCBWI): https://www.scbwi.org
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Episode 80: William (Bill) Kenower; Lecturer, Coach, and Author of Fearless Writing
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 52 min.)
- :35 - Introduction to William (Bill)
- 1:30 -William shares about living in Seattle & LA
- 3:59 - William talks about his podcast & his writing magazine
- 8:35 - William & Vikki talk about Vikki’s fears
- 10:59- William talks about “picturing your audience” as a writer
- 15:47- William shares the one question authors should ask about their audience
- 16:11 - Vikki & William discuss pitching & marketing
- 18:52 - William & Vikki talk about authenticity
- 20:14 -William shares a metaphor for rejection
- 23:13 - Vikki shares her growth regarding feedback
- 25:00 William talks about when a work is done
- 29:00 - William & Vikki talk about Vikki’s writing process
- 31:32 - William shares his tip for finding time to write
- 34:33- William discussed the creative life & the unknown of the creative life
- 36:48 - Vikki and William talk about living a full-time creative life
- 41:07- William talks about self-publishing
- 42: 40 - William gives Vikki insight about finding a publisher & agent
- 45:06 - Vikki shares about one of her new projects
- 46:20 - William reads from Fearless Writing
- 48:07 - Vikki closes the podcast by talking about what is coming up for William in 2020
Connect with William Kenower:
Williams’s website: https://www.williamkenower.com
Resources Mentioned:
AuthorMagazine.org: https://www.authormagazine.org
Writers Digest: https://www.writersdigest.com
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Episode 79: Tahseen Paulson author of The Princesses of Aikman Road and Impoverished Splendor
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 42.6 min.)
- :35 - Introduction to Tahseen
- 1:30 -Tahseen shares a story about Vikki & her mutual author friend, Mike Salt
- 4:49 - Tahseen & Vikki talk about connections
- 5:25 - Tahseen shares what she is reading
- 7:46-Tahseen talks about her background
- 9:10- Tahseen shares about her book
- 11:25 - Tahseen talks about the writing journey with her sister
- 13:44 - Tahseen shares about she worked with her sister as a co-author
- 15:12 -Tahseen talks about the publishing journey
- 21:13 - Tahseen shares her inspiration
- 24:02 Tahseen reads from The Princesses of Aikman Road and Impoverished Splendor
- 39:00 - Tahseen shares encouragement to other writers
Connect with Tahseen Paulson:
Tahseen’s website: https://tahseenpaulson.wixsite.com/website
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Episode 78: Update with Jeremiah Franklin
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 20 min.)
- :35 - Introduction to Jeremiah Franklin
- 1:18 - Jeremiah shares about the first book in his trilogy.
- 2:14 - Jeremiah introduces his second book, Cult of the Crow
- 2:32- Jeremiah gets listeners up to speed with what he has been doing
- 3:10 -Jeremiah shares about the American Library Association conference
- 5:19 - Jeremiah & Vikki talk about writing workshops for students
- 7:25 - Vikki reveals her new project: Author’s Librarian
- 8:00 - Jeremiah shares what he has learned during the year
- 9:54 -Jeremiah reads from Cult of the Crow
- 15:48 - Vikki & Jeremiah close the podcast talking about the blog post that Jeremiah will write for Squishpen Productions
- 17:37: Jeremiah shares what’s happening for him in 2020
Production Note: You can access Jeremiah’s first interview, Episode #34 here.
Connect with Jeremiah Franklin:
Jeremiah’s website: https://jeremiahfranklin.com
Resources Mentioned on the Podcast:
American Library Association Conference: http://www.ala.org/conferencesevents/upcoming-annual-conferences-midwinter-meetings
Squishpen Productions Blog: https://www.squishpen.com/vikkijcarterblog
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Episode 77: Julia Stoops: Visual Artist & Author of Parts per Million
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 1 hour 12 min.)
- :48 - Introduction to Julia Stoops
- 1:50 - Julia & Vikki talk about living in Portland
- 3:40 - Julia talks about her day job
- 5:00- Julia & Vikki talk about web design
- 8:16 - Julia talks about marketing her book
- 11:27 - Julia shares what she is currently reading
- 15:22 -Julia talks about the title of her book Parts per Million
- 28:42 - Julia shares about her writing group
- 33:19- Julia talks about her publishing journey
- 48:09- Julia reads from Parts per Million
- 1:10 - Julia provides a tip for success
Connect with Julia Stoops:
Julia’s website: http://juliastoops.com
Resources Mentioned on the Podcast:
- The Pinewood Table: http://www.thepinewoodtable.com
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Episode 76: Michael (Mike) Copperman; Author of the heart-wrenching memoir - Teacher: Two Years in the Mississippi Delta
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 50 min.)
- :30 - Introduction to Michael (Mike) Copperman
- 3:38 - Mike talks about his writing journey
- 4:42 - Mike shares what he is reading
- 6:04- Mike shares about his fiction short stories
- 7:05 - Mike & Vikki talk about university teaching & working with students
- 10:05 - Mike talks about his writing process
- 15:40 - Mike and Vikki talk about the development of the book, Teacher: Two Years in the Mississippi Delta
- 18:05 - Vikki & Mike talk about the line between memories and publishing a memoir
- 19:53- Mike shares the synopsis of the book
- 21:20 - Mike talks about his Teach for America experience
- 23:19- Mike talks about his publishing journey
- 24:55 - Mike shares his journey of finding an agent
- 30:50 - Mike & Vikki talk about support groups
- 33:00 - Mike shares his inspiration
- 36:27 - Mike talks about his future works & plans
- 39:00 - Mike reads from Teacher: Two Years in the Mississippi Delta
- 46:48 - Vikki & Mike talk about Vikki's followup questions from Mike’s reading
- 49:12 - Mike shares parting tips
Connect with Michael (Mike) Copperman:
Michael’s website: http://www.mikecopperman.com
Resources Mentioned on the Podcast:
Teach For America: https://www.teachforamerica.org
- Oregon Writers Collective: https://www.facebook.com/OWCabout/
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Episode 75: Bonus Episode: Shannon Kaiser- #1 International Bestselling Author, Global Speaker, and Empowerment Coach
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 50 min.)
- :30 - Introduction to Shannon Kaiser
- 1:25 - Shannon shares about her personal journey & the start of her writing journey
- 3:00 - Shannon explains authentic living
- 6:25- Shannon talks about the birth of her book The Joy Seeker
- 7:47 - Vikki & Shannon talk about the book format
- 9:00 - Shannon shares her writing journey
- 11:45 - Shannon talks about co-publishing & her publishing journey
- 13:33 - Vikki & Shannon talk about discouragement
- 17:20 - Shannon talks about the phases of entrepreneurship
- 21:34 - Vikki shares her story about failure with Shannon
- 23:05 - Shannon talks about her website
- 26:05 - Shannon shares the information about her book, The Joy Seeker
- 30:50 - Shannon reads from The Joy Seeker
- 46:00 - Vikki & Shannon make plans for a future episode
- 47:20 - Shannon closes the podcast with her plans regarding a book tour & retreats & marketing advice for authors
Connect with Shannon Kaiser:
Shannon’s website: https://www.playwiththeworld.com
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Episode 74: Erick W. Metz; Ghostwriter & Supernatural Fiction Author
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 53 min.)
- :30 - Introduction to Erick Metz
- 2:00 - Erick shares what is on his reading list
- 3:35 - Erick & Vikki talk about world creation and D&D
- 4:40 - Erick talks about his genre
- 6:35- Erick shares about his writing journey
- 8:01 - Erick & Vikki talks about teaching and Erick’s social work
- 8:45 - Erick shares about his ghostwriting experiences
- 13:35- Erick talks about what genres he works on as an editor & what he’s skilled at as an editor
- 16:07 - Erick walks us through his writing process
- 23:20 - Erick & Vikki talk about his marketing strategies
- 28:06 - Erick shares about his involvement with the Willamette Writers
- 31:23 - Erick & Vikki talk about writing groups
- 33:26 - Erick shares his inspiration
- 37:40 - Erick reads from The Mask of Tomorrow
- 50:00 -Erick shares what is coming up for him in the next year & tips for aspiring authors
Connect with Erick W. Metz:
Erick’s Author website: www.erickmertzauthor.com
Erick’s Editing & Ghostwriting website: www.erickmertzwriting.com
Resources Mentioned on the Podcast:
20Booksto50K on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/20Booksto50k/
Bookfunnel: https://bookfunnel.com
Willamette Writers: https://willamettewriters.org
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Episode 73: Anne Leigh Parrish; Writer & Poet
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 35 min.)
- :32 - Introduction to Anne Leigh Parrish
- 2:15 - Anne shares what she is reading
- 3:38 - Anne talks about her educational background & her writing journey
- 8:13 - Anne shares about her writing process & writing poetry versus writing fiction
- 10:46- Anne talks about what genre she writes
- 11:54 - Anne shares about her publishing journey over the years
- 13:05 - Anne shares valuable advice about publishing & finding an agent
- 15:42- Anne and Vikki discuss marketing & working with a publicist
- 18:17 - Vikki & Anne talk about using short stories for exposure
- 20:10 - Anne provides tips about using Twitter
- 21:36 - Anne and Vikki talk about writer support groups & association groups
- 23:10 - Anne talks about her inspiration
- 24:19 - Anne shares her titles
- 26:25 - Anne reads from Maggie’s Ruse
Connect with Anne Leigh Parrish:
- Anne’s website: https://anneleighparrish.com
Resources Mentioned in the Podcast:
Poets & Writers: https://www.pw.org
Association of Writers & Writing Programs (AWP): https://www.awpwriter.org
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Episode 72: Rayne Lacko; YA Author & Creative Writing Instructor
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 1 hour 15 min.)
- :41 - Introduction to Rayne
- 3:07- Rayne shares what she is currently reading
- 4:42 - Rayne talks about her background
- 7:45 - Rayne shares about writing YA
- 8:46- Rayne & Vikki talk about rock-n-roll books
- 10:06 - Rayne shares her inspiration for her first book
- 15:35 - Rayne talks about her writing process & emotional payoff from characters
- 25:28 - Rayne shares about her publishing journey
- 30:00- Rayne shares advice about publishing
- 38:06 - Rayne talks with Vikki about Vikki’s writing journey
- 44:19 - Rayne shares her titles & her inspiration
- 48:09 - Rayne reads from A Song for the Road
- 1:02: Rayne shares one last tip for authors
Connect with Rayne Lacko:
Rayne Lacko’s website: https://raynelacko.wordpress.com
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Episode 71: Guest Author Lucas Dines: Historical Fiction; Cultural Fiction; Macedonia
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time min.)
- :36 - Introduction to Lucas Dines
- 1:41- Lucas shares his location
- 2:16 - Lucas talks about his overseas journey
- 10:22 - Vikki & Lucas talk about how they connected
- 11:10 - Lucas discusses his writing journey
- 14:20 - Lucas shares the topic of his book
- 18:35 - Vikki & Lucas talk about his research for the book
- 23:18 - Lucas and Vikki talk about writing historical fiction
- 26:12- Lucas discusses his publishing journey
- 32:06 - Lucas reads from Sons of the Soil
- 47:00 - Lucas closes the podcast with a bit of advice for aspiring authors
Connect with Lucas:
- Lucas’ Website: https://lucasdines.com
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Episode 70: Sami Eastwood; YA Dystopian Fiction
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 41 min.)
- :33 - Introduction to Sami.
- 1:41- Sami shares her background & education.
- 4:17- Sami talks about what she is reading.
- 6:40 - Sami shares her writing journey.
- 8:00- Sami & Vikki talk about Vikki’s early writing journey.
- 8:44 - Sami talks about her writing process with her first book.
- 10:45 - Sami shares her publishing journey.
- 13:40 - Vikki and Sami talk about her website and cover-artwork.
- 14:17 - Sami discussed marketing.
- 16:36 -Sami & Vikki talk about the “younger” siblings & future podcast episodes.
- 17:26 - Sami shares a great tip with Vikki.
- 18:49 - Sami reads from Blackstone Asylum.
- 40:10: Sami closes out the podcast with one more tip for authors.
Connect with Sami Eastwood:
Sami’s website: https://samieastwood.com
Resources Mentioned in the Podcast:
Bowker Author Resource: http://www.bowker.com/authors
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Episode 69: Mystery Author, Kathleen Valenti.
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 41 min.)
- :33 - Introduction to Kathleen.
- 1:27- Kathleen shares her writing background.
- 7:36- Kathleen talks about what she is reading.
- 10:00 - Kathleen shares her genre & titles.
- 11:30- Kathleen talks about her writing processing.
- 14:24 - Kathleen shares about her publishing journey.
- 16:55 - Kathleen gives a tip for finding an agent.
- 19:49 - Kathleen talks about support groups.
- 23:00 - Kathleen reads from As Directed.
- 39: 47 - Kathleen shares a tip to close out the podcast.
Connect with Kathleen:
Kathleen’s website: https://www.kathleenvalenti.com
Resources Mentioned in the Podcast:
Query Tracker: https://querytracker.net
Sister’s in Crime: https://www.sistersincrime.org
Mystery Writers of America: https://mysterywriters.org
International Thriller Writers: http://thrillerwriters.org
Chicks on the Case Blog: https://chicksonthecase.com
Mysteristas Blog: https://mysteristas.wordpress.com
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Episode 68: John Dodge; Retired PNW Newspaper Reporter Talks about His Debut Non-Fiction Book
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 59min.)
- :32 - Introduction to John
- 1:27- John talks about his background before retirement
- 2:30- John & Vikki talk about the loss of newspapers
- 3:47- John talks about the differenced between newspaper writing and creative & literary fiction
- 5:09-John shares a bit about himself & discusses ownership in print writing
- 7:15 - John shares what is on is currently on his bookstand
- 9:34 - Vikki shares what she just finished reading
- 10:57 -John talks about his writing process
- 14:30 -John shares the publishing journey with this book & publishing with an academic press
- 22:43 -John discusses marketing with an academic press
- 26:35 -John & Vikki talk about researching
- 27:29 - John talks about the cover art
- 30:01 - John shares about support groups
- 35:05 - John talked about when he knew he was a writer
- 38:22 - John shares his inspiration
- 39:38 - John reads from A Deadly Wind: The 1962 Columbus Day Storm
- 58:25- John ends the podcast with tips for authors
Connect with John Dodge:
John’s website: https://johndodgewrites.wordpress.com
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Episode 67: Mike Salt; 2018 Inkshares Horror Competition Winner
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 44 min.)
- :29 - Introduction to Mike
- 2:06- Mike talks about his military role
- 3:00 - Mike & Vikki talk about bigfoot
- 5:27- Mike shares about his comic book background & his author journey
- 8:40- Mike talks about the horror genre
- 11:24 - Mike shares his titles & his publishing journey
- 12:54 - Mike talks about his writing process
- 16:23 - Mike & Vikki talk about killing off characters
- 17:47 - Mike shares how his love for horror started
- 21:27 - Mike talks more about his publishing journey
- 24:08 - Mike shares about support groups
- 28:39 - Mike talks about his inspiration
- 31:30 - Mike reads from Damned to Hell
- 41:54 - Mike shares a final tip
Connect with Mike Salt:
Mike’s Website: https://mikesalt.weebly.com
Inkshares: https://www.inkshares.com
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Episode 66: Rachel Linden; Contemporary Women’s Fiction Author from Seattle
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 47 min.)
- :29 - Introduction to Rachel
- 1:34- Rachel & Vikki talk about the PNW weather
- 3:30- Rachel talks her writing journey & background
- 5:14- Rachel & Vikki talk about Vikki’s journey
- 6:40 -Rachel shares what she is reading
- 10:05 - Rachel shares a bit about herself & her works
- 12:13 - Rachel defines her genre
- 14:00 - Rachel discusses her writing process
- 16:55 - Rachel shares her publishing journey
- 21:27 - Rachel talks about getting an agent
- 22:58 - Rachel & Vikki talk support groups
- 25:46 - Rachel shares tips for Vikki & aspiring authors
- 34:04 - Rachel shares her titles and reads from The Enlightenment of Bees
Connect with Rachel Linden:
Rachel’s Website: http://www.rachellinden.com
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Episode 65: Cody Voeller; Portland-based Zombie Horror Post-Apocalyptic Sci-Fi Author
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast runs 57 min.)
- :29 - Introduction to Cody
- 1:55- Cody & Vikki talk about his hometown
- 2:30- Cody talks about his background
- 3:20 - Cody & Vikki talk about her WIP
- 3:54 - Cody shares a bit about himself
- 8:41 - Cody talks about his writing journey
- 11:25 - Cody shares his genres and titles
- 15:10- Cody talks us through his writing process
- 20:58 - Vikki shares her zombie survival plan
- 21:56 - Cody talks about his publishing journey
- 29:17 - Cody shares about his editing process
- 36:11 - Cody talks about his inspiration
- 37:31 - Cody reads from Heroes Aren’t Born
Connect with Cody:
Cody’s website: https://codyvoellerauthor.wixsite.com/mysite
Cody on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CodyVoellerTheWriter
Cody on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codytheauthor/
Cody’s Amazon Author Page: amazon.com/author/codyvoeller
Cody on Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/cody-voeller
Cody on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/18319411.Cody_Voeller
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Episode 64: Donna Cameron; Five-Time Award-Winning Author from She Writes Press
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 50:17 min.)
- 1:10 - Introduction to Donna & her background
- 3:11- Donna & Vikki talk about her blog that started the book
- 7:27- Donna talks about the personal benefits of living kindly
- 10:36 - Donna shares about being an author
- 11:59 - Donna talks about the genre of her book and self-help books
- 13:12 - Donna discusses why she calls her book a self-help memoir
- 15:40 - Donna shares about her publishing journey with She Writes Press
- 19:15 - Donna talks about working with a publicist
- 22:40 - Vikki and Donna discuss her cover art & working with a cover designer
- 28:39 - Donna shares the awards her book has received
- 30:07 - Donna and Vikki talk about her speaking engagement
- 33:34 - Donna shares advice to authors
- 38:24 - Donna reads from her book A Year of Living Kindly
Connect with Donna Cameron:
Donna’s website: https://ayearoflivingkindly.com
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Episode 63: Liz Scott; Portland Memoir Author & Psychologist
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 29 min.)
- :32 - Introduction to Liz
- 3:00- Liz shares a bit about herself
- 5:55- Liz talks about her writing process
- 8:20 - Liz and Vikki talk about writing memoirs
- 10:15 - Liz talks about her publishing journey
- 12:20- Vikki & Liz talk about the materials used for her memoir
- 15:11 - Liz & Vikki discuss reviews for her book
- 17:50 - Liz reads from This Never Happened
Connect with Liz Scott:
Liz’s website: https://www.liz-scott.com
Gigi Little Book Cover Designer: https://gigilittle.jimdo.com
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Episode 62: Laurie Buchanan award-winning author from She Writes Press
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 57 min)
- :36 - Introduction to Laurie
- 3:43- Laurie shares a bit about herself
- 5:46- Laurie talks about her website Tuesdays with Laurie
- 8:44 - Laurie defines holistic practitioner
- 14:40 - Laurie shares about her two titles
- 16:45- Vikki & Laurie talk about fellow authors they know
- 18:50 - Laurie talks about her second title The Business of Being
- 24:35 - Laurie talks about her first book title Note to Self & color therapy
- 28:15 -Laurie discusses her writing process
- 33:29- Laurie talks about her publishing journey
- 40:58 - Laurie shares about her marketing plan
- 46:50 -Laurie shares her inspiration
- 50:05 - Laurie reads from The Business of Being
Connect with Laurie Buchanan:
Laurie’s website: https://tuesdayswithlaurie.com
Write on the Sound: http://writeonthesound.com
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Episode 61: Kim Cooper Findling & Libby Findling, mother-daughter writing team from Dancing Moon Press
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 36 min)
- :36 - Introduction to Kim & Libby
- 2:00 - Kim shares about her writing journey
- 5:00- Libby shares her favorite destination with traveling
- 5:41 - Kim talks about her publishing journey
- 8:13 - Kim talks about her day job
- 9:00- Libby talks about her summer plans
- 9:30 - Kim shares about her writing routine
- 11:46 - Kim & Libby share the story about Dancing Moon Press
- 12:48 -Kim & Libby talk about writing their book together, The Sixth Storm
- 17:20 - Libby shares about her creativity & theater
- 19:00 - Kim & Libby talk about their book tours and working together as a mother-daughter writing team
- 22:25 - Kim & Libby share how the story The Sixth Storm started
- 26:28 - Libby reads from The Sixth Storm
- 34:00 - Libby shares her favorite part about her writing34:35 - Kim shares tips for aspiring authors
Connect with Kim Cooper Findling & Libby Findling:
Kim Cooper Findling’s website: www.kimcooperfindling.com
Dancing Moon Press:www.dancingmoonpress.com
Another Read Through Bookstore Author Event: https://www.anotherreadthrough.com/events/
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Episode 60: Roxanne San Jose; Special Guest Author from Avid Publishing.
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 22 min)
- :26 - Introduction to Roxanne
-
1:51 - Roxanne & Vikki talk about higher education
-
3:09- Roxanne & Vikki talks about her political science degree & her family food connections
- 3:34 - Roxanne shares about her Las Vegas family business
- 4:30 - Roxanne & Vikki talk about the Grand Cannon
- 5:30- Roxanne shares what she is currently reading
- 6:30 - Roxanne talks about when she knew she was a writer
- 6:52 - Roxanne and Vikki talk about her publishing journey
- 10:18 - Roxanne talks about her writing process
- 12:34 - Roxanne shares about her traditional publishing journey versus self-publishing
- 13:32 - Roxanne talks about marketing
- 15:14 - Roxanne shares about beta readers & an editor
- 16:51 - Roxanne reads from Time Travel
Connect with :
Roxanne’s website: https://roxannesanjose.wixsite.com/roxannesanjose?fbclid=IwAR1-b1bF6Pc33bEwxup1uvjMlLUhYmwjNQR7ef6B_p-t5Dc5InVHOzslLCI
Roxanne on Facebook: www.facebook.com/roxanneasanjose
Roxanne on Twitter: www.twitter.com/sjroxanne
Roxanne on Instagram: www.instagram.com/roxanne_sanjose
Avid Publishing: https://www.avid-publishing.com
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Episode 59: Brian Birnbaum; Special Guest Author from Dead Rabbits Books
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 52 min)
- :32 - Introduction to Brian Birnbaum
- 1:42 - Brian shares his Pacific Northwest history
- 2:50 - Brian & Vikki discuss the PNW weather
- 4:32- Brian talks about his job in Seattle years ago & writing
- 5:40 - Vikki talks about her dogs with Brian & working from home
- 6:32 - Brian shares about his day job
- 10:23 - Brian shares a bit about himself
- 11:38 - Brian talks about his writing style & when he knew he was an author
- 16:05 - Brian shares his publishing journey & being a Co-Founder of Dead Rabbits Books
- 23:00 - Brian shares about his book Emerald City
- 30:36 - Brian shares about his Pacific Northwest book tour
- 33:01 - Brian reads from Emerald City
Connect with :
Brian’s Website: https://www.briansbirnbaum.com/new-page
Dead Rabbit Books:http://deadrabbitsbooks.com
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Episode 58: Part 2 of The Writer’s Crucible with Philip Kenney
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 50 min)
- :42 - Vikki recaps from Part 1/Episode 57
- 1:42 - Vikki outlines parts 3- 5 of the book
- 2:17 - Philip talks about the theater of the mind
- 6:30 - Vikki & Philip talk about drama & trauma
- 17:59 - Philip talks about the section “Materials” from the book
- 21:01 - Vikki and Philip talk about the metaphors of the pencil and the writer’s desk
- 28:18 - Philip talks about discipline with writing routines
- 32:45 - Philip breaks down the section “Novel Ideas” from the book
- 35:10 - Vikki reads from her favorite section of the book
- 41:30 - Philip discusses the last section of the book
- 51:22 - Philip talks about writing dedicating to our ancestors & the creative impulses
- 53:41 - Philip takes out the podcast with a short reading
Connect with :
Philip’s Website: https://www.philip-kenney.com
PNWA Writer’s Conference: https://www.pnwa.org/page/conference
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Episode 57: Part 1 of The Writer’s Crucible with Philip Kenney
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 51:10 min)
- 1:30 - Reintroduction to Philip Kenny
- 2:45 - Vikki jumps into the discussion with Philip about the concepts introduced in the Writer’s Crucible
- 4:32 - Philip discusses the “not good enough” mindset
- 19:15 - Vikki & Philip discuss meditation
- 26:44 - Philip shares a poem to help Vikki with some of the concepts they are discussing
- 32:13 - Philip and Vikki talk about the moment that writing changed them
- 34:11 - Philip shares his favorite line from his book
- 34:50 - Vikki explores the concept from the first two parts of Philip’s book
- 37:21 - Philip and Vikki discuss being too serious within the “self project”
- 42:20 - Vikki previews Part 2 of the Writer’s Crucible discussion in episode
- 42:55 - Philip gives advice about the “self project”
- 47:46 - Philip shares about his speaking engagements
Connect with :
Philip’s Website: https://www.philip-kenney.com
PNWA Writer’s Conference: https://www.pnwa.org/page/conference
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Episode 56: Colin Conway & Frank Zafiro - Crime Novel Co-Authors
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 1 hour)
- 1:37 - Introduction to Colin & Frank
- 9:00 - Colin shares a bit about his writing journey
- 11:30 - Colin shares about his first books Tales from the Road & The Side Hustle
- 14:08- Colin shares about his 509 crime series
- 18:57 - Colin talks about self-publishing the 509 series
- 20:33 - Vikki & Colin talk about the business of being an author
- 22:27 - Frank shares about the partnership of working with Colin
- 23:53 - Frank talks about his and Colin’s dual first-person narrative with alternating chapters
- 27:23 - Frank shares about the editing process
- 29:00 - Frank talks about Charlie 316 point of view & Vikki asks questions about their writing process
- 32:31 - Colin goes deeper into the writing co-authoring process
- 33:45 - Vikki asks about the mechanics of working in a co-authoring process
- 37:20 - Colin share about the moderation factor of working with a co-author
- 38:46 - Colin talks about Charlie 316
- 41:00 - Vikki, Colin, and Frank explore crime fiction and true crime writers in Washington state
- 42:17 - Colin & Frank talk about the release of Charlie 316
- 49:31 - Frank introduces the reading; Colin reads from Charlie 316
Connect with Colin & Frank:
Colin Conway’s Website: https://colinconway.com
Frank Zafiro’s Website: http://www.frankzafiro.com
Down and Out Books: https://downandoutbooks.com/submissions/
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Episode 55: David Devine; Ghostwriter, Political Science Fiction, & Biographer
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 52:39 min.)
- :35 - Introduction to David Devine
- 2:30 - David shares about his writing experiences as a ghostwriter
- 8:00- David & Vikki discuss the relationship between the writer and ghostwriter
- 12:36- David shares about being proactive in his writing journey
- 17:00 - David talks about his book titles
- 18:29- David shares about his writing process
- 23:33- Vikki & David talk about his publishing journey
- 26:27 - David shares his inspiration
- 29:26 - David talks about crowdfunding
- 37:35 - David reads from Growing Food God’s Way
Connect with David Devine
David’s website: https://www.growingfoodgodsway.com
David’s eBook Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Growing-Food-Gods-Way-Gautschi-ebook/dp/B010CFBPKG/
David on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/growingfoodgodsway/?ref=hl
Resources Mentioned in the Podcast:
Paul Gautschi’s website: https://www.backtoedenfilm.com/paul-gautschi.html
Joel Salatin’s website: http://www.polyfacefarms.com
Indiegogo: https://www.indiegogo.com
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Episode 54: Thomas Kohnstamm; Seattle’s Travel Writer & Fiction Author
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 34:35 min.)
- :37 - Introduction to Thomas Kohnstamm
-
3:00- Thomas shares a bit about his book Lake City
-
4:15- Thomas & Vikki talk about living in the Pacific Northwest
- 5:16 - Vikki and Thomas talk about her roots with Seattle
- 5:51 -Thomas shares about his background & his travel writing experiences
- 10:16- Thomas shares about the first book experiences & national coverage
- 12:20- Thomas shares about his writing experiences with Lake City
- 13:25 - Vikki & Thomas talk about the changes in the creative energy with the involvement of others
- 15:01 - Thomas talks about the positive side of having a day job
- 17:12 - Vikki thanks Thomas for his encouragement from his journey
- 18:33 - Thomas & Vikki talk about her slow process with her first book
- 20:58 - Thomas shares his writing process
- 26:06 - Thomas reads from Lake City
Connect with Thomas Kohnstamm
Thomas’ website: https://thomaskohnstamm.com
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Episode 53: Lisa Reddick; Ecopsychologiest & Fiction Author from Edmonds, Washington
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 38:15 min.)
- :42 - Introduction to Lisa Reddick
- 3:09- Lisa shares a bit about herself & her first book
- 5:23 - Lisa talks about her background in ecopsychology
- 10:31 -Lisa shares about her writing journey
- 13:04 -Lisa talks about the inspiration of her book
- 18:28 - Lisa shares her journey with the hybrid publishing journey
- 24:43- Lisa talks about a community of authors
- 27:27 - Lisa reads from The Same River
Connect with Lisa Reddick:
Lisa’s Website: lisareddick.com
Lisa on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LisaReddick77/
Lisa on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisareddick77
Resources Talked about on the Podcast:
Barbara Kingsolver’s website: http://www.kingsolver.com
She Write’s Publishing: https://www.shewrites.com
Girl Friday Productions: https://www.girlfridayproductions.com
BookSparks: https://gobooksparks.com
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Episode 52: PJ Peterson; Mystery Author
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 30:42 min.)
- :29 - Introduction to PJ Peterson
- 2:22- PJ shares a bit about her writing
- 3:45 - PJ & talk what she is reading
- 4:57 - PJ shares about when she knew she was an author
- 5:56 -PJ talks about her self-publishing journey
- 11:30 - PJ shares about writing groups & professional editors
- 13:07 - PJ shares her inspiration for each book
- 17:10- PJ talks about her fundraiser idea
- 19:40- PJ shares wisdom for aspiring authors
- 21:15 PJ reads from Blind Fish Don’t Talk
Connect with PJ Peterson:
PJ’s website: https://www.finngirl.com
Resources Talked about on the Podcast:
52 Novels: https://www.52novels.com
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Episode 51: Mikko Azul; Puget Sound Epic High Fantasy Author from Not a Pipe Publishing
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 38:12 min.)
- :28 - Introduction to Mikko Azul.
-
2:18- Mikko shares a bit about herself.
-
2:40 - Mikko talks about when she knew she was an author.
- 4:07 - Mikko shares about her genre and her writing process.
- 6:20 - Mikko discusses world creation for her novels.
- 8:30 - Mikko shares where her ideas come from for her work.
- 10:30 - Mikko talks about editing and writer’s groups.
- 14:08 - Mikko shares her publishing journey.
- 21:10- Mikko & Vikki talk about Pinterest.
- 23:39- Mikko reads from Staff of Fire and Bone.
Connect with Mikko Azul:
Mikko’s website:https://mikkoazul.com
Not a Pipe Publishing: http://www.notapipepublishing.com
Resources Talked about on the Podcast:
Author House Publishing: https://www.authorhouse.com
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Episode 50: Stevan Allred; Portland, Oregon’s Fiction Author
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 44.06 min.)
- :31 - Introduction to Stevan Allred
- 2:18- Stevan talks about being a reader & writer in Portland
- 3:10 -Stevan shares about his writing journey
- 4:30 - Stevan & Vikki talk about being late bloomers in writing
- 5:57 -Stevan shares what he is reading
- 7:28- Stevan talks about his writing process & his workshops
- 10:09 - Stevan shares about his writing rituals
- 14:15 - Stevan talks about his publishing journey
- 19:15- Stevan shares his titles & genre
- 22:24- Stevan talks about his inspiration for The Alehouse at the End of the World
- 27:04 - Stevan reads from The Alehouse at the End of the World
- 40:15 - Stevan closes out the podcast with two tips for aspiring authors
Connect with Stevan Allred:
Stevan’s website: https://stevan-allred.squarespace.com
Resources Talked about on the Podcast:
Black Leopard, Red Wolf: https://www.amazon.com/Black-Leopard-Wolf-Dark-Trilogy/dp/0735220174
The Pinewood Table: http://www.thepinewoodtable.com
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Episode 49: LeeAnn McLennan; Portland, Oregon’s Fantasy & Sci-Fi Author from Not a Pipe Publishing
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 58 min.)
- :31 - Introduction to LeeAnn McLennan
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1:36- LeeAnn shares about her technology background
-
5:24 -LeeAnn shares her favorite book
- 6:12 - LeeAnn & Vikki talk about tattoos
- 8:07 - LeeAnn shares when she knew she was an author
- 9:28- Vikki shares about her young life with reading, writing, and public speaking
- 10:09- LeeAnn shares what she is currently reading
- 11:48 - Vikki shares what she is currently reading
- 13:30- LeeAnn talks about her writing process
- 17:25- Vikki & LeeAnn talk about creating deadlines
- 18:28- LeeAnn talks about writers groups & receiving feedback
- 22:50- LeeAnn talks about having different genre readers
- 25:34- LeeAnn shares her titles
- 26:43 - LeeAnn talks about her publishing journey & lessons she has learned
- 33:54 - LeeAnn talks about building a writing community & writing classes
- 39:05 - LeeAnn reads from Dormant, book one from the Supernormal Legacy Trilogy
Connect with LeeAnn McLennan:
LeeAnn McLennan’s website: https://lemwritesstories.com
LeeAnn on Twitter:@atticusmcl
LeeAnn on Instagram: atticusmcl
LeeAnn on Facebook: Lemwrites
Not a Pipe Publishing: http://www.notapipepublishing.com
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Episode 48: M. K. Martin; Post Apocalyptic Sci-Fi Author from Not a Pipe Publishing
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 32:17)
- :31 - Introduction to M.K. Martin
- 2:49- M.K. shares a bit about herself
- 4:12 -M.K. shares when she knew she was an author
- 5:13 - M.K. talks about her military experience
- 7:07 - M.K. shares her writing process
- 10:33- M.K. talks about hiring an editor
- 11:47- M.K. shares her publishing journey
- 13:40 - M.K. shares her about her marketing for her work with a small press
- 15:07: M.K. shares her genre
- 16:05: Vikki and M.K. talk about Vikki’s love with Sci-Fi
- 16:38: M. K. talks about her inspiration
- 19:17: M. K. talks about support groups
- 21:05: M. K. shares her titles and reads from Survivors’ Club
Connect with M.K. Martin:
M.K. Martin’s Website:: https://mkmartinwriter.com/
M.K. Martin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MKMartinwriter/
M.K. Martin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MKMartinWriter
M.K. Martin on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mkmartinwriter/
M.K. Martin on Amazon Author Page:
https://www.amazon.com/M-K-Martin/e/B078FVD7X1/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1
Not a Pipe Publishing: http://www.notapipepublishing.com
Resources Mentioned on the Podcast
Eugene Writers Anonymous: https://eugenewritersanonymous.wordpress.com
Wordcrafters in Eugene: https://wordcraftersineugene.org
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Episode 47: Karen Eisenbrey; Seattle Fantasy YA Fiction Author from Not a Pipe Publishing
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 30:02)
- :34 - Introduction to Karen Eisenbrey
- 2:55 - Karen shares why she’s called the Hillbilly Drummer Girl
- 3:44- Karen shares a bit about her music & songwriting
- 5:33 -Karen shares her author journey
- 8:50 - Karen talks about her genre and titles
- 10:00 - Karen shares how she brought in music into one of her books
- 11:24 - Karen & Vikki talk her publishing journey
- 15:40- Karen shares tips for other authors
- 19:23 - Karen shares her inspiration and reads from Daughter of Magic
- 27:42: Karen closes out the podcast with one more tip for authors
Connect with Karen :
Karen’s Website & blog (including newsletter signup and archives): /kareneisenbreywriter.com/
Karen on Facebook: facebook.com/KarenEisenbrey
Karen on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KarenEisenbrey
Karen on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7577611.Karen_Eisenbrey
Karen on BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/karen-eisenbrey
Karen on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00I2BEAO6
Not a Pipe Publishing: http://www.notapipepublishing.com
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Episode 46: Benjamin Gorman; Author, Teacher, and Publisher @ Not a Pipe Publishing
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 41:54)
- :34 - Introduction to Benjamin Gorman
- 1:25 - Benjamin shares his background
- 3:44- Benjamin talks about his publishing company- Not a Pipe Publishing
- 5:22 -Benjamin shares his inspiration regarding his publishing company & his own titles
- 8:10 - Benjamin gives great insights about the journey and marketing from his publishing journey
- 8:47- Benjamin & Vikki discuss the time balances with the business of writing & finding the time to write
- 11:35 - Benjamin discusses the genres they publish
- 15:07- Vikki & Benjamin talk about submissions with Not a Pipe Publishing
- 17:21- Vikki asks Benjamin about contract advancements
- 20:45 - Benjamin shares his two tips for authors for submitting a manuscript to publishers or agents
- 26:24- Benjamin shares his titles and his current work
- 34:32 - Benjamin reads from Don’t Read This Book (release date 3/26/19)
Connect with Ben:
Benjamin’s website:http://www.teachergorman.com
Not a Pipe Publishing: http://www.notapipepublishing.com
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Episode 45: Frank Zafiro; Crime Fiction Author & Podcast Producer of Wrong Place, Write Crime
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 1:11)
- :34 - Introduction to Frank Zafiro
- 1:30 - Frank shares his background
-
3:05- Frank shares about his genre
-
5:50 -Frank talks about his teaching experience
- 9:30 - Frank & Vikki talk about giving back to the author’s community by offering workshops and seminars
- 10:45- Frank & Vikki talk about Frank’s podcast- Wrong Place, Write Crime
- 18:25 - Vikki & Frank shares their podcast learning curve experience
- 27:40 - Frank shares his titles of books
- 35:40- Frank talks about his co-authoring series
- 43:48- Frank & Vikki talk about writing collaborations
- 46:57 - Vikki & Frank talk about writer groups
- 54:13 - Frank reads from The Menace of the Years
Connect with :
Frank’s website: http://www.frankzafiro.com
Frank’s Appearances: http://www.frankzafiro.com/appearances-2/
Resources Mentioned:
Eric Beetner & S.W. Lauden’s Podcast Writer Types Podcast: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/writer-types
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Episode 44: Dr. Lora Shahine; Pacific NW Fertility & IVF Specialist
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 25 minutes)
- :53 - Introduction to Dr. Lora Shahine
- 3:30 - Dr. Lora & Vikki discuss Dr. Lora’s inspiration for her book
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5:49- Vikki talks about her connection with Dr. Lora’s work
-
7:23 - Dr. Lora & Vikki discuss the title of her book, Not Broken & the difference between the two editions of the work
- 11:38 - Dr. Lora discusses her writing process
- 12:50- Vikki & Dr. Lora talk about her research on her topic & writing every day
- 14:42 - Dr. Lora shares about the Illustrator for the work
- 16:45 - Dr. Lora shares her tips for authors about how to write non-fiction/how-to books
- 17:31 - Vikki shares her blog post ideas for the year
- 19:04 - Dr. Lora reads from her book, Not Broken
- 23:43- Vikki & Dr. Lora close out the podcast with a message of hope
Connect with :
- Dr. Lora Shahine’s website: http://lorashahine.com
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Episode 43: Ginger Dehlinger; Poet, Historical & Contemporary Fiction
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 42 minutes)
- :53 - Introduction to Ginger Dehlinger
- 3:30 - Ginger shares about her history teaching background & her moving to New York City
- 5:30- Ginger talks about her diversity in her writing genres
- 5:49 - Vikki & Ginger discuss genres
- 8:15 - Ginger takes us through her writing process
- 12:02- Ginger shares about her publishing journey
- 17:33 - Ginger gives advice about the publishing experience
- 20:15 - Ginger shares about her support group
- 23:30 - Ginger talks about her inspiration
- 24:39 - Ginger discusses her presentation she created about finding inspiration from family photos & other documents
- 26:22- Ginger shares about the book she is reading, Let the Great World Spin by Colum McCann
- 28:07 - Ginger shares her titles and reads from Brute Heart
Connect with Ginger Dehlinger:
Ginger’s Website – http://gdehlinger.blogspot.com
Resources Mentioned in the Podcast:
Women Writing the West: http://www.womenwritingthewest.org
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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Episode 42: Richelle E. Goodrich; YA Author, Poet & Illustrator
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 52 minutes)
- :40 - Introduction to Richelle E. Goodrich
- 2:26 - Richelle & Vikki talk about the podcast & Vikki shares about her blog tips she’s writing about podcasting
- 3:15- Richelle shares about her working background & budgeting time to write
- 5:35 - Vikki & Richelle talk about what Richelle is currently reading
- 8:51 - Richelle shares about when she knew she was a writer
- 11:30- Vikki talks about how she discovered her love for writing & dealing with self-doubt
- 14:16 - Richelle shares tips for writing
- 18:51 - Richelle shares her titles and the genres she writes
- 25:00 - Richelle takes about her publishing journey
- 29:32 - Richelle shares about editing & support groups
- 32:25 - Richelle shares her inspiration
- 33:34 - Richelle reads from three pieces of her work
Connect with Richelle E. Goodrich:
Richelle’s Website – https://www.richellegoodrich.com
Richelle’s Blog - https://regoodrichnews.blogspot.com/
Richelle on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RichelleEGoodrich/
Richelle on Twitter - https://twitter.com/REGoodrich
Richelle on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richellegoodrich/
Richelle on Goodread - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5082833.Richelle_E_Goodrich
Richelle’s LibraryThing - https://www.librarything.com/profile/REGoodrich
Richelle on Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/regoodrich/
Richelle on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/regoodrich/
Richelle on Tumblr - http://regoodrich.tumblr.com/
Richelle on Google+ - https://plus.google.com/u/0/105426719345785938668
Richelle’s Amazon Author Page - https://www.amazon.com/Richelle-E.-Goodrich/e/B008A6A5W4/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vu00_tkin_p1_i9
Vietnam Diary: A Memoir of my Posterity by Lanny Starr (Richelle’s Father’s Book): https://www.amazon.com/Vietnam-Diary-Memoir-my-Posterity-ebook/dp/B07HYNN6JB/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1550872065&sr=8-1&keywords=Lanny%20Starr&fbclid=IwAR2Khb12YRb9uGHVKExFi57hWdMNYDErLBsnNYsMRtd4lfI6V3tQPkQldFY
Resources Mentioned in the Podcast:
Lulu: https://www.lulu.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5p_A4KjQ4AIVYh6tBh2gnw1rEAAYASAAEgIohfD_BwE
Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com
IngramSpark: https://www.ingramspark.com
Amazon KDP: https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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Episode 41: Jeff Stookey; Historical Fiction; 1920's
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 37 minutes)
- :45 - Introduction to Jeff Stookey
- 3:57 - Jeff talks about the start of his writing journey
- 6:35- Jeff shares the inspiration for his novel series
- 7:10 - Vikki & Jeff talk about his publishing journey
- 10:04 - Vikki asks about Jeff’s cover art on his books
- 11:58- Jeff & Vikki go deeper into the inspiration of Jeff’s books series & current event parallels
- 18:46 - Jeff & Vikki dive deeper into the history of the KKK in the Pacific Northwest & that theme in his work
- 23:00 - Jeff talks about the theme in his work about the dangers for gay men in the 1920s
- 25:22 - Vikki & Jeff explore his character’s view of current events in the Pacific Northwest today
- 27:57 - Jeff reads from Dangerous Medicine
Connect with Jeff Stookey :
Jeff’s website: https://jeffstookey.com
Jeff’s books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=Jeff+Stookey
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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Episode 40: Leslie Slape; playwright, storyteller, journalist, author
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 32 minutes)
- :39 - Introduction to Leslie Slape
- 2:42 - Leslie shares her writing background with a newspaper
-
3:19- Leslie talks about her published works & her play that is released on another podcast
-
4:55 - Vikki & Leslie talk about the Salal Review
- 7:55 - Leslie shares about storytelling
- 8:47- Leslie & Vikki go deeper into the process of storytelling
- 14:46 - Leslie discusses how her writing has changed since she has been a storyteller
- 15:51 - Leslie & Vikki talk about performance arts, acting, and writing
- 17:30 - Vikki discussed her inspiration with public speaking
- 18:05 - Leslie shares her playwriting and the release of The Harder Courage on Play4Keeps.org podcast
- 24:13 - Leslie shares her inspiration
- 27:17 - Leslie reads from The Harder Courage
- 34:30 - Leslie shares what she is currently working on
Connect with Leslie Slape:
Leslie’s website: https://leslieslape.wordpress.com
Leslie’s Play The Harder Courage on Play4Keeps.org podcast: https://play4keeps.org/play/the-harder-courage/
Resources Mentioned on the Podcast:
Storyteller Network: http://storyteller.net
Storytelling Guilds in the Pacific Northwest: http://www.portlandstorytellers.org/resources/guilds-pacific-northwest/
The Storyteller’s Start-up Book by Margaret Read MacDonald: https://www.amazon.com/Storytellers-Start-Up-Book-Performing-Folktales/dp/0874833051/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1549383407&sr=8-1&keywords=the+storytellers+start+up+book
Salal Review: http://www.salalreview.com
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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Episode 39: Naomi Wark; Novel on Aging with Alzheimer’s
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 32 minutes)
- :35 - Introduction to Naomi
- 2:42 - Naomi shares her writing process & schedule
- 4:20 - Naomi shares her titles
- 5:47 - Naomi discusses her self-publishing journey
- 7:55 - Vikki & Naomi talk about her cover art
- 10:10- Naomi shares her support groups
- 11:55 - Naomi talks about her inspiration for her title Wildflowers in Winter
- 15:15 - Naomi reads from Wildflowers in Winter
Connect with Naomi Wark:
Naomi on All Author: https://allauthor.com/profile/gnome53/
Naomi on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15857791.Naomi_Wark
Naomi on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Wildflowers-Winter-Alzheimers-Naomi-Wark/dp/1539332489/ref=sr_1_1?
Naomi on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/pg/Naomi-Wark-Author-119490975163874/posts/?ref=page_internal
Resources Mentioned on the Podcast:
Alzheimer’s Association: https://www.alz.org/
Skagit Valley Writers League: http://www.skagitwriters.org/
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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Episode 38: Susan DeFreitas; Collaborative Editor and Marketing Consultant for Indigo Editing Services: Part 3 of 3.
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 29 minutes)
- 1:34 - Vikki & Susan start the podcast with Susan’s ideal editing client scenario
- 5:25 - Vikki & Susan talks about the NaNoWriMo experience and editing from that draft
- 6:58 - Vikki shares her first draft jitters
- 7:55 - Susan address her favorite marketing client scenario
- 9:10 - Susan touches on the reality of client expectations
- 13:10 - Vikki recaps Susan’s ideal marketing client
- 13:14 - Susan shares the problem client scenario
- 19:37 - Vikki & Susan talk about emotional intelligence & receiving feedback
- 21:25 - Susan shares how valuable coach analogy
- 22:54 - Susan talk about “firing” a client for the healthiness of the author
- 25:56 - Susan discusses the client “firing” an editor for healthiness
- 26:47 - Vikki shares her insights from visiting with Susan over the three episodes
Find out more about Indigo Editing Services:
https://indigoediting.com
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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Episode 37: Susan DeFreitas; Collaborative Editor and Marketing Consultant for Indigo Editing Services: Part 2 of 3.
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 39 minutes)
- :35 - Vikki & Susan start the podcast topic: marketing
- 1:05 - Vikki asks about authors thinking about marketing before writing the book
- 2:10- Susan defines what marketing really is all about for authors
- 3:05 - Susan address writing knowing a genre vs. chasing a trend
- 4:20 - Susan shares a metaphor to get authors started with marketing
- 7:38 - Susan addresses announcements on social media vs. shameless self-promotion
- 8:10 - Susan talks about an author email list
- 15:05 - Vikki & Susan talk about “grassroots” marketing
- 16:20- Susan & Vikki dive deeper into the use of social media for authors
- 22:30 - Vikki & Susan talk about face-to-face marketing
- 28:55 - Vikki wraps back around to author newsletters
- 35:30 - Susan closes the podcast with her top tips for authors regarding marketing
Find out more about Indigo Editing Services:
https://indigoediting.com
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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Episode 36: Susan DeFreitas; Collaborative Editor and Marketing Consultant for Indigo Editing Services: Part 1 of 3.
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 38 minutes)
- :35 - Introduction to Susan
- 1:55 - Susan defines the different types of editing
- 5:15- Susan clears up Vikki’s question about readers response vs. Beta readers
- 6:25 - Susan address cost & content, development feedback
- 9:25 - Susan address Vikki’s concerns about the “perfect” manuscript
- 13:07- Susan shares a perfect analogy for authors about the editing process
- 14:33 - Susan defines line editing
- 18:39 - Susan discusses proofreading & the different stylizations of proofreading
- 24:10 - Vikki and Susan revisit the cost of hiring a professional editor
- 27:01 - Susan shares her best tip for authors
- 33:05 - Susan & Vikki talk about the selection of an editor based on genre and relationship
Find out more about Indigo Editing Services:
https://indigoediting.com
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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Episode 35: Marcia K. Morgan; Amazon Bestseller Self-help & Nonfiction Author
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 40 minutes)
- :35 - Introduction to Marcia
- 1:33 - Marcia shares a bit about her background
-
2:54 - Marcia talks about her work with crime victims & her background in criminology
-
6:09 - Marcia and Vikki discuss her current work GO! How To Get Going and Achieve Your Goals and Dreams
- 8:45 -Vikki revisits her goals towards publishing with Marcia
- 10:23 - Marcia and Vikki discuss the loss of dreams as a youth
- 12:10 - Marcia shares about her publishing journey
- 15:50 - Vikki and Marcia talk about author’s platforms
- 22:20 - Marcia and Vikki talk about finding an agent
- 22: 41 - Marcia talks about working with an editor
- 24:36 - Marcia shares advice about having a writer’s group for feedback & other support groups
- 28:30 - Marcia discusses her inspiration
- 31:17 - Marcia reads from GO!
Links And Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
Central Oregon Writer’s Guild: https://www.centraloregonwritersguild.com/index.html/
Connect with Marcia K. Morgan:
Marcia’s Website:http://marciakmorgan.com
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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Episode 34: Jeremiah Franklin; YA, Post Apocalyptic Fiction
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 39 minutes)
- :51- Introduction to Jeremiah
- 2:09- Vikki & Jeremiah discuss his background
-
8:11-Jeremiah shares about his genre and his book
-
10:20- Vikki and Jeremiah discuss the YA market
- 12:11 -Jeremiah talks about his traditional publishing journey
- 13:30- Jeremiah discusses how he found his agent & provides tips for success
- 17:47 - Vikki & Jeremiah talk about marketing.
- 20:10 - Jeremiah discusses support groups
- 22:56 - Jeremiah shares his motivation
- 24:35 - Jeremiah reads from Dark Tomorrow; Rise of the Crow
Links And Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
Agent Query Connect: http://agentqueryconnect.com
Month9Books: https://www.month9books.com
Connect with Jeremiah Franklin:
Jeremiah’s Website: http://jeremiahfranklin.com
Jeremiah on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorjeremiahfranklin/
Jeremiah on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jfranklinauthor
Jeremiah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremiahfranklin_author/?hl=en
Podcast Music Credits:
Artist: Kevin MacLead
Title: Backbay Lounge
Album: Teh Jazzes, 2017
Website: https://incompetech.com/music/
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Episode 33: Philip Kenney; Therapist & Historical Fiction - Great Depression
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 52 minutes)
- 1:08 - Introduction to Philip
- 2:56- Philip shares a bit about himself
-
10:00 - Philip talks about his two titles & his publishing journey
-
14:48 - Philip talks about working with a publisher & editor
- 18:14 -Philip discusses the emotional reasons that stop writers from writing & he shares about his first book, Radiance
- 22:10- Philip reads from Radiance
- 32:10 - Vikki & Philip talk about his new work, The Writer’s Crucible; Vikki & Philip go deeper into the discussion regarding insecurities, self-doubt, and the inner critic.
- 35:37 - Philip talks about the primes of his work, The Writer’s Crucible.
- 44:55 - Philip reads from The Writer’s Crucible
Links And Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
InkWater Press: https://inkwater.com
Indigo Editing: http://indigoediting.com
Sara Werner’s Podcast: https://www.sarahwerner.com/podcasts/
Broadway Books: https://www.broadwaybooks.net
Connect with Philip Kenney:
Philips Website:https://www.philip-kenney.com
Podcast Music Credits:
Artist: Kevin MacLead
Title: Backbay Lounge
Album: Teh Jazzes, 2017
Website: https://incompetech.com/music/
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Episode 32: Bharti Kirchner; Cookbook & Literary Fiction Author
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 43 minutes)
- :50 - Introduction to Bharti
- 2:56- Bharti shares the genres she has published from cookbooks to a mystery author
- 4:40- Bharti goes deeper into her cookbook titles and topics
- 7:09 - Bharti talks about her transition into literary commercial fiction
- 9:33 - Bharti discusses her new mystery series
- 11:00 - Vikki and Bharti talk about the writing process & outlining
- 12:48 - Bharti shares her traditional publishing experiences
- 14:10 - Bharti reveals her tips for being noticed and published
- 15:50 - Vikki and Bharti talk about support groups & writers conferences
- 19:18 - Bharti shares what inspires her and keeps her motivated
- 22:27 - Bharti and Vikki talk about grants and awards
- 26:40 - Bharti reads from her work Season of Sacrifice
Connect with Bharti Kirchner:
Bharti’s Website: http://www.bhartikirchner.com
Bharti on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bharti_Kirchner
Bharti on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bharti.kirchner
Bharti on Amazon: https://authorcentral.amazon.com/gp/profile
Podcast Music Credits:
Artist: Kevin MacLead
Title: Backbay Lounge
Album: Teh Jazzes, 2017
Website: https://incompetech.com/music/
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Episode 31: Sheryl Scarborough; YA Mysteries; Thrillers
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 45 minutes)
- :30 - Introduction to Sheryl
- 3:00 - Sheryl shares a little bit about herself & how she started writing YA Mysteries
- 5:24 - Sheryl shares about her genre
- 6:01 - Vikki asks questions about the genre and how Sheryl generates her mysteries
- 7:20 - Sheryl shares the premise of her first book
- 8:20 - Vikki shares her love for unsolved mysteries
- 9:20 - Sheryl talks about her publication journey
- 10:20 - Vikki & Sheryl talk about education
- 14:10 Sheryl shares about support groups & organizations
- 15:40 - Sheryl defines New Adult genre
- 16:50 - Sheryl discusses her theory with the YA & Women Fiction genres
- 24:40 - Sheryl and Vikki discuss marketing, writers group & beta readers
- 28:37 - Sheryl discusses her talking points for To Catch a Killer
- 34:00 - Sheryl reads from To Catch a Killer
Vikki closes the podcast with an announcement for authors in the Lower Columbia Region regarding submitting to the Salal Review; Volume 19. More information can be found here:
http://www.salalreview.com/
Connect with Sheryl Scarborough:
Sheryl’s Website: http://www.sherylscarborough.com
Links Mentioned in Podcast:
Author Mentioned on Podcast: Chuck Palahniuck: https://chuckpalahniuk.net
Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators: https://www.scbwi.org
Podcast Music Credits:
Artist: Kevin MacLead
Title: Backbay Lounge
Album: Teh Jazzes, 2017
Website: https://incompetech.com/music/
Thanks For Listening
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Episode 30: J.D. Barker; Guest Appearance - International Bestselling Author
Horror; Thriller; Suspense
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 54 minutes)
- :30 - Introduction to J. D.
- 1:20 - J. D. shares about his desire to move to the Pacific Northwest
- 3:15 - J. D. talks about genres & labels
- 4:10 - J. D. discusses his advice from Dean Koontz about genres
- 6:40 - J. D. shares his early years as a reader
- 8:05 - J. D. & Vikki discuss when J. D. knew he was an author
- 10:25 - J. D. touches on what people say to discourage authors
- 11:10 - Vikki & J. D. discuss internal motivators to keep writing
- 11:45 - J. D. talks about his first book and his last day job
- 13:02 - J. D. shares about editing, his start as a ghostwriter and developing his craft
- 13:50 - Vikki asks J. D. about the "behind the scenes of ghostwriting"
- 15:40 - J. D. shares his excellent advice about what he learned as an editor/ghostwriter
- 15:45 - J. D. shares about his first book and the self-publishing journey
- 17:05 - J. D. talks about his experience with Stephen King and his first book
- 20:30 - J. D. shares about his second book and moving to traditional publishing
- 21:50 - Vikki & J. D. talk about the self-publishing model being a platform to traditional publishing
- 23:45 - J. D. shares the biggest mistake of self-publishing and his own writing process
- 25:10 - J. D. explains his view on critical reviews
- 26:05 - Vikki discusses her first critical review of her work in progress
- 27:00 - J. D. shares his latest book, Dracul, and his collaboration with Dacre Stoker
- 36:35 - J. D. talks about his tip about making yourself stand-out
- 38:35 - J. D. & Vikki talk about his works moving into different translations
- 46:05 - J. D. Asks Vikki about her current writing process & encourages her with advice
- 47:05 - Vikki and J. D. discuss staying healthy as an author
- 47:30 - J. D. reveals his future work and collaboration with James Patterson
- 51:40 - J. D. shares about an opportunity to hear him speak at the Chanticleer Book Reviews conference (CAC 2019)
Vikki closes the podcast with an announcement for authors in the Lower Columbia Region regarding submitting to the Salal Review; Volume 19. More information can be found here:
http://www.salalreview.com/
Connect with J. D. Barker:
J. D. Barker’s Website: http://jdbarker.com
Link to CAC 2019- J. D. Baker will be a Keynote Speaker: https://www.chantireviews.com/chanticleer-conference/chanticleer-authors-conference-presenters-and-faculty/
Podcast Music Credits:
Artist: Kevin MacLead
Title: Backbay Lounge
Album: Teh Jazzes, 2017
Website: https://incompetech.com/music/
Thanks For Listening
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Episode 29: Pat O’Neil (AKA: P. A. O’Neil); Short-Stories
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 57:50 minutes)
- :42 - Introduction to Pat O’Neil (short story pen name: P.A. O’Neil)
- 2:40 - Pat & Vikki talk about their author support network from work and family
-
3:45 - Vikki & Pat discuss having a day job and a writing life
-
5:06 - Pat shares about how she has developed some of her short stories
- 11:25 - Pat advises how to overcome editor’s comments & rejections. She shares how she learns from those experiences
- 17:20- Vikki & Pat talk about building a future audience using short story publication
- 18:25 - Pat discussions about organizations & online support groups
- 21:10 - Pat talks about writing as a mature; older adult moving into retirement age
- 21:46 - Pat starts the spooky episodes by reading from “Sara Hemming – Psychic Redecorator”
Vikki closes the podcast with an announcement for authors in the Lower Columbia Region regarding submitting to the Salal Review; Volume 19. More information can be found here:
http://www.salalreview.com/
Connect with Pat O’Neil (AKA: P. A. O’Neil):
P.A. O’Neil on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/P.A.-ONeil/e/B07BF2D8SP/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1538781705&sr=1-2-ent
P. A. O’Neil on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patt.oneil
List of Published Stories by P.A. O’Neil:
“Sara Hemming – Psychic Redecorator”, Anthology Askew Vol. 4 – Communications, RhetAskew Publishing (Oct 2017)
“Witness Testimony”, Relationship Add Vice, Zombie Pirate Publishing (Dec 2017)
“No Good Deed Goes Unpunished”, FLASHPOINT – The Inner Circle Writers’ Group Flash Fiction Anthology, Clarendon House Publications (Mar 2018)
“Girl of His Dreams”, STORM - The Inner Circle Writers’ Group Fantasy Anthology, Clarendon House Publications (Apr 2018)
“KaDee Rose”, VORTEX - The Inner Circle Writers’ Group Literary Anthology, Clarendon House Publications (May 2018)
“Trixie Neumann, I Want to be a Princess”, WINDOWS - The Inner Circle Writers’ Group Children’s Anthology, Clarendon House Publications (Jun 2018)
“Georgia, 1966”, Spillwords (3 July 2018), http://spillwords.com/georgia-1966/
“Pink and Gray Ash”, The Crow Literary Journal (Jul 2018)
“Bougie de Voyage”, Fae Thee Well, Dreampunk Publishing, (anticipated release early 2019)
Podcast Music Credits:
Artist: Kevin MacLead
Title: Backbay Lounge
Album: Teh Jazzes, 2017
Website: https://incompetech.com/music/
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Episode 28: Steve Raabe; Short-Stories; Nevada State Trooper
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 31 minutes)
- :42 - Introduction to Steve
- 2:55 - Vikki & Steve talk about their connections
- 4:25 - Steve shares a bit about himself
- 5:20 - Steve talks about his publishing journey
- 9:25 - Steve discusses working with an editor
- 12:05 - Vikki & Steve discuss marketing
- 16:45 - Steve talks about his inspiration & how he adapted the stories from personal accounts
- 20:35 - Steve reads two stories from “Patrolling the Heart of the West”
October Announcements:
Vikki closes the podcast with an announcement for authors in the Lower Columbia Region regarding submitting to the Salal Review; Volume 19. More information can be found here:
http://www.salalreview.com/
Connect with Steve Raabe:
Steve’s Website: https://www.raabebooks.com
Steve on Latah Books: https://www.latahbooks.com/steve-raabe
Podcast Music Credits:
Artist: Kevin MacLead
Title: Backbay Lounge
Album: Teh Jazzes, 2017
Website: https://incompetech.com/music/
Thanks For Listening
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Episode 27: William (Bill) Alton; Poet, YA Fiction, & Short-stories
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 26 minutes)
- :40 - Introduction to William (Bill) Alton
- 1:55 - Bill shares his approach to kindness & empathy
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2:40 - Vikki & Bill talk about how he started his book “A Comfortable Madness”
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5:20 - Bill talks about genre & the characters in his work
- 17:30 - Bill & Vikki discuss his publishing journey, and finding blocks of time write and market
- 11:50 - Vikki & Bill talk about using acting skills for speaking and readings
- 13:00 - Bill shares about support groups
- 15:10 - Bill shares about his inspiration & motivation
- 17:30 - Vikki & Bill talk about how writing has saved them
- 20:40 - Bill reads from “A Comfortable Madness”
- 24:00- Bill closes out the podcast with tips for aspiring authors
Connect with William (Bill) Alton:
Bill on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/balton3
Amazon: amazon.com/author/williamalton
Podcast Music Credits:
Artist: Kevin MacLead
Title: Backbay Lounge
Album: Teh Jazzes, 2017
Website: https://incompetech.com/music/
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Episode 26: Michael Gurian; Short-Stories- Turkey, Middle East, America
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 49 minutes)
- :40 - Introduction to Michael Gurian
- 3:40 - Michael shares a bit about himself
-
5:40 - Michael & Vikki discusses how non-fiction and fiction writing work together
-
6:40- Michael shares his publishing journey from traditional works to small printing press
- 10:40 - Michael shares advice about publishing and working with an agent
- 14:20 - Michael shares about author platforms & how he was developed his platform
- 19:40 - Michael talks about support groups
- 24:20 - Michael shares his inspiration
- 28:00- Michael reads from The Blind Woman & Other Short Stories
- 47:20- Michael closes the podcast sharing his future works in progress
Connect with Michael Gurian:
Michael’s Website: https://www.michaelgurian.com
Podcast Music Credits:
Artist: Kevin MacLead
Title: Backbay Lounge
Album: Teh Jazzes, 2017
Website: https://incompetech.com/music/
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Episode 25: Deeann Graham; Short Stories about Alopecia
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 40 minutes)
- :37 - Introduction to Dee (Deeann) Graham
- 2:40 - Dee talks about being a life coach
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3:40 - Dee introduces the listeners to alopecia
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5:10- Dee tells her own story of alopecia
- 6:20 - Vikki & Dee talk about Vikki’s experiences with alopecia
- 7:40 - Dee shares something about herself & her writing
- 8:40 - Vikki & Dee talk about self-publishing her work, Heads-On; Stories of Alopecia
- 9:20 - Dee talks about the photograph in the work
- 10:20 - Dee shares about marketing the book
- 11:40 - Dee & Vikki talk about author support groups
- 13:40 - Dee share her inspiration for the work
- 15:20 - Dee shares what's in the works for her future writing projects
- 16:20 - Dee reads from Heads-On; Stories of Alopecia
- 38:42 - Dee closes the podcast discussing the charity group - Children’s Alopecia Project
Connect with Deeann Graham:
Deeann Graham on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/deeann.callisgraham
Deeann Graham’s Book Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/2014headon/
Deeann Graham’s Amazon page: https://www.amazon.com/Deeann-Callis-Graham/e/B01MZWOEV1/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1
Links And Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
Children’s Alopecia Project: hhttps://childrensalopeciaproject.org
Skagit Valley Writers League: http://www.skagitwriters.org
Podcast Music Credits:
Artist: Kevin MacLead
Title: Backbay Lounge
Album: Teh Jazzes, 2017
Website: https://incompetech.com/music/
Thanks For Listening
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Episode 24: Alex Vigue; Poet (Updated Audio)
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 48 minutes)
- :37 - Introduction to Alex
- 1:50- Alex shares a little bit about himself and his poetry
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3:20 - Alex shares when he knew he was an author
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4:20 - Alex shares his published titles & publishing poetry
- 6:40 - Vikki & Alex talk a bit about podcasting
- 7:52 - Alex & Vikki talk about social media, resources, and the learning curve
- 8:15- Alex talks about publishing a poetry book
- 12:29 - Alex shares marketing tips
- 16:45 - Alex talks about being an editor
- 18:00 - Alex talks about resubmitting work to publishers
- 20:20 - Vikki and Alex talk about editors for hire
- 23:30 - Alex talks about support groups
- 29:20 - Vikki & Alex discuss reading their work in public
- 34:40 - Alex shares his inspirations
- 38:50 - Alex reads several of his poems
Connect with Alex Vigue:
Alex’s Website: alexvigue.wordpress.com
Alex on Twitter: twitter.com/Kingwithnoname
Alex on Instagram: www.instagram.com/kingwithnoname
Alex’s Podcast: anchor.fm/literary-merit
Links And Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
Ghost Town Poetry: http://christopherluna-poetry.blogspot.com
Podcast Music Credits:
Artist: Kevin MacLead
Title: Backbay Lounge
Album: Teh Jazzes, 2017
Website: https://incompetech.com/music/
Thanks For Listening
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Episode 23: Lilly Robbins Brock; Historical First Account WWII Stories
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 48 minutes)
- :37 - Introduction to Lilly Robbins Brock
- 2:40 - Lilly shares about her entrepreneur past
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5:20- Lilly talks about her geological research
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7:20 - Lilly discusses her works in progress & her first WWI story
- 9:52 - Lily shares her titles & the history around her first three books
- 14:18 - Lilly discusses working with individuals and the process of first-person accounts
- 16:20 - Lilly discusses her self-publishing journey
- 17:20 - Lilly talks about her experiences with the self-publishing school (online course for authors)
- 21:21 - Vikki & Lilly talk about the podcast freebies & book giveaways
- 23:03 - Lilly discusses her support groups
- 25:50 - Vikki and Lilly talk about their library connections
- 27:42 - Lilly and Vikki discuss working from home and staying healthy
- 28: 35 - Lilly reads from Victory on the Homefront
Connect with Lilly Robbins Brock:
Lilly’s website: https://www.lillyrobbinsbrock.com
Lilly on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lillyrobbinsbrock/
Lily’s Amazon page: https://www.amazon.com/Lilly-Robbins-Brock/e/B017OTBI2S/ref=dbs_p_ebk_rwt_abau
Links And Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
Self-Publishing School: https://self-publishingschool.com
WordFest: http://www.alan-rose.com/wordfest/
One Stop for Writers Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/onestopforwriters/
Podcast Music Credits:
Artist: Kevin MacLead
Title: Backbay Lounge
Album: Teh Jazzes, 2017
Website: https://incompetech.com/music/
Thanks For Listening
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Episode 22: Anne Schroeder; Historical Fiction; Women in the West
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 48 minutes)
- :49 - Introduction to Anne
- 4:10 - Anne & Vikki talk about “blooming where you are planted”
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4:40 - Anne shares on thing about herself she’d like readers to know about her
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5:20 - Vikki & Anne talk about researching
- 7:20 - Anne shares tips about timelines
- 8:10 - Anne talks about her titles
- 11:40 - Anne discusses her publishing journey and the history of publishing
- 19:20 - Anne talks about finding an agent & shares advice about agents
- 21:34 - Anne shares about her first support groups
- 24:30 -Anne talks about her writing process
- 28:20 -Anne shares her inspiration
- 32:03 - Anne reads from Walk the Promise Road
Connect with Anne Schroeder:
Anne’s website: https://anneschroederauthor.com
Anne on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anneschroederauthor/
Anne on Twitter: https://twitter.com/anneschroeder2
Anne’s Amazon page: https://www.amazon.com/Anne-Schroeder/e/B005O52T3C/ref=ntt_dp_epwbk_0
Podcast Music Credits:
Artist: Kevin MacLead
Title: Backbay Lounge
Album: Teh Jazzes, 2017
Website: https://incompetech.com/music/
Thanks For Listening
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Episode 21: Denise Kawaii; Science Fiction; YA; Memoir Author
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 56 minutes)
- :49 - Introduction to Denise Kawaii
- 2:05 - Denise describes her urban farm
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5:45 - Denise reveals what she would like new readers to know about her
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7:30 - Vikki & Denise discuss letting your artistic side show to others
- 9:00 - Denise shares her titles & her pen names
- 12:53 - Denise shares advice she was given about writing in different genres
- 13:31 - Denise shares her publish journey from traditional to indie
- 18:30 - Denise provides advice to new authors about publishing
- 19:57 - Denise talks about the early years and finding an agent or not
- 21:45 - Denise & Vikki discuss marketing & conventions
- 28:05 - Denise talks about support groups & small book store owners
- 31:40 - Denise shares news about her own podcast she is doing
- 33:12 - Denise talks about her inspiration
- 35:10 - Denise reads from Woman with a Thousand Hats, her memoir
Connect with Denise Kawaii:
Denise’s website: https://kawaiitimes.com
Denise on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/KawaiiTimesAuthor/
Denise on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kawaii_times_author/
Denise on Pintrest: https://www.pinterest.com/Kawaii_Times_Author/
Denise’s Amazon page: https://www.amazon.com/author/denisekawaii
Links And Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
Science Fiction & Fantasy Marketing Podcast on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkgP6WIFsg3vWga2XVs619w/feed
Vault & Brew Bookstore: http://www.vaultbooksandbrew.com
Northwest Independent Writers Association: https://www.niwawriters.com
Podcast Music Credits:
Artist: Kevin MacLead
Title: Backbay Lounge
Album: Teh Jazzes, 2017
Website: https://incompetech.com/music/
Thanks For Listening
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Episode 20: Leslie Compton; Naval History Author
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 24 minutes)
- :43 - Introduction to Leslie Compton
- 2:46 - Leslie shares a little bit about herself
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3:40 - Leslie shares her book title & the history behind the story
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12:26- Leslie & Vikki talk about Leslie's publishing journey with First Steps Publishing
- 15:00- Leslie talks about support groups & writing groups
- 17:20 - Leslie shares her inspiration
- 18:40 - Leslie reads from Dear Minnie
Connect with Leslie Compton
Leslie’s website: http://www.lesliecompton.com/
Links And Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
First Steps Publishing:
https://www.firststepspublishing.com/
Podcast Music Credits:
Artist: Kevin MacLead
Title: Backbay Lounge
Album: Teh Jazzes, 2017
Website: https://incompetech.com/music/
Thanks For Listening
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Episode 19: Trish Heinrich; Fantasy, Super Hero, Pulp Fiction Author
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 38 minutes)
- :39 - Introduction to Trish Heinrich
- 2:16 - Trish shares what she wishes Readers to know about her
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3:41 - Trish shares her titles and defines pulp fiction for Vikki
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7:40 - Vikki & Trish discuss world building
- 8:49 - Trish shares about her journey of independent publishing
- 12:40 - Vikki & Trish talk about balancing writing and home life
- 15:07 - Trish & Vikki discuss marketing & working with an artist for cover designs
- 20:40 - Vikki & Trish talk about social media marketing and Facebook ads
- 20:20 - Trish reads from Serpents Sacrifice
Connect with Trish Heinrich:
Trish’s website: http://trishheinrich.com
Links And Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
Joanna Penn - The Creative Penn website & Podcast:
https://www.thecreativepenn.com
Podcast Music Credits:
Artist: Kevin MacLead
Title: Backbay Lounge
Album: Teh Jazzes, 2017
Website: https://incompetech.com/music/
Thanks For Listening
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Episode 18: Jon Gosch: Contemporary, Historical, Mystery Author
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 40 minutes)
- :39 - Introduction to Jon Gosh
- 1:58 - Vikki & Jon shares about their connections
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2:14- Jon shares about his calling as a writer & the power of writing
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5:10- Vikki & Jon talk about reading their own work to others as an author
- 6:02- Jon shares his titles and the history of his new publishing company; Latah Books
- 9:30 - Jon shares his experiences with the journey of publishing from self-publishing to finding his own publishing company
- 14:10 - Vikki asks Jon questions about the publishing company
- 16:56 - Vikki & Jon talk about regional publishing
- 18:00 - Jon shares his best marketing tips
- 24:10 - Jon talks about support groups & finding a great editor
- 27:00 - Jon & Vikki talk about John’s writing process as an editor
- 29:50 - Jon shares a glimpse about his next writing project as Vikki and his talk about researching
- 30:39 - Jon shares the inspiration that keeps him writing
- 32:02 - Jon reads from Deep, Fire, Rise
Connect with Jon Gosch:
Jon’s website: www.jongosch.com
Podcast Music Credits:
Artist: Kevin MacLead
Title: Backbay Lounge
Album: Teh Jazzes, 2017
Website: https://incompetech.com/music/
Thanks For Listening
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Episode 17: Jadie Jones: Adventure & Fantasy Author
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 58 minutes)
- :39 - Introduction to Jadie Jones
- 7:36 - Jadie shares about her writing
- 9:20- Vikki & Jadie talk about writing in the grey areas
- 10:00- Jadie talks about when she knew she was an author
- 15:20 - Jadie shares her titles and publishing experiences
- 21:40 - Vikki and Jadie share examples how writing has saved them
- 27:40 - Vikki & Jadie talk about the Pacific Northwest and writing in seasons
- 30:13 - Jadie shares what inspires her
- 34:20 - Jadie reads from Wildwood
Connect with Jadie Jones:
Jade's website: www.jadiejones.com
Jadie on Facebook: www.Facebook.com/jadiejones1
Jadie on Twitter: www.twitter.com/jadiejones1
Jadie on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jadiejones1
Jadie on Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/jadiejones1
Jadie’s Blog: www.jadiejones.blogspot.com
Podcast Music Credits:
Artist: Kevin MacLead
Title: Backbay Lounge
Album: Teh Jazzes, 2017
Website: https://incompetech.com/music/
Thanks For Listening
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Episode 16: Anna Bradley: Historical Romance
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 42 minutes)
- :39 - Introduction to Anna Bradley
- 2:12 - Anna shares words of wisdom for aspiring authors
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3:28- Vikki & Anna discuss finding time to write
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3:53 - Anna shares her titles and awards
- 5:07 - Anna discuss her publishing journey and finding an agent
- 7:04 - Anna provides advice about finding an agent
- 9:02 - Anna shares her experiences with working with publishers & collaboration
- 12:50 - Anna & Vikki talk about marketing
- 15:58 - Anna talks about her support groups
- 19:15 - Anna shares what inspires her
- 20:25 - Vikki & Anna talk about researching for historical fiction
- 23:45 - Anna reads from More or Less a Countess
Connect with Anna Bradley:
Anna’s website: www.annabradley.net
Anna on Twitter: www.twitter.com/annabradley472
Anna on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annabradley472
Links And Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
RWA (Romance Writers Association:) https://www.rwa.org
Rose City Romance Writers: http://rosecityromancewriters.com
Author’s Guild:https://www.authorsguild.org
Podcast Music Credits:
Artist: Kevin MacLead
Title: Backbay Lounge
Album: Teh Jazzes, 2017
Website: https://incompetech.com/music/
Thanks For Listening
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Episode 15: Derek Heinz: Children’s Outdoor Adventure Author
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 27 minutes)
- :39 - Introduction to Derek Heinz
- 2:10 - Derek shares something special about himself for his new readers
- 3:25- Derek talks about when he knew he was an author
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6:32 - Vikki & Derek discuss self-publication & networking
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9:18 - Derek discusses his inspiration, writing process, & works in progress
- 13:57 - Vikki & Derek talk about working with his illustrator, Megan Marie Meyers
- 17:39 - Derek & Vikki talk about associations and support groups
- 21:53 -Derek talks about his future works
- 24:23 -Derek reads from his work, Together
Connect with Derek Heinz:
Derek’s website: http://derekheinzwriter.com
Megan Marie Meyer’s website: http://www.meganmariemyers.com
Links And Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
Scrivener: https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener/overview
Podcast Music Credits:
Artist: Kevin MacLead
Title: Backbay Lounge
Album: Teh Jazzes, 2017
Website: https://incompetech.com/music/
Thanks For Listening
Thanks for listening!. If you have something you’d like to share with me, please connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or our website. Write a review on iTunes.