Exploring the Blank Page: Recent Episodes
Emilie Hendryx and Christen Krumm
A podcast for #readers and #writers of #YAFiction that explores the process behind the blank page!
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This episode is a little different. Christen is going solo for the first time! She’s talking all about newsletters and answers your burning questions — “What do you put in a newsletter?” “How often should you send a newsletter out?” “What newsletter platform should you use?” Let’s dive in!
Mentioned in This Episode
Tsh Oxenreider's 5 Quick Things - https://www.tshoxenreider.com/newsletter
Hannah Brenchner's The Monday Club - https://hannahbrenchercreative.com/monday
James Clear 3-2-1 Thursday - https://jamesclear.com/3-2-1
Molly Flinkman 20 Things - https://mollyflinkman.com/subscribe/
VE Schwab - The Visible Life of VE Schwab - https://40364130.sibforms.com/serve/MUIEALxaQL_65P8g8cqgkcjcDcNskpNCxeJ4vM430Bx3oR7Pb2fwF43rSToIyTYL9175vBFwsCTvDMuZBNdCEAKkWbo81qz-U4FVqpO9I9pLNu4hG4_DVqs0Y2anbO85dPE2kVwq-htHL_C85RqR1yuAi1gts-TafqDdHP1GDpUh4NWatPSWr0pz9r6G1SXm5HmLv9g1dxgNrPYL
FloDesk - https://flodesk.com/c/5JYQRY
Substack - https://substack.com/
ConvertKit - https://convertkit.com/
Book Christen Read that Told her How to Set up her Newsletter - https://amzn.to/457H4pf
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What exactly do you need to pay for as an author?
In today's episode, Emilie and Christen dive into the question, of what you need to pay for as an author (whether indie or trad published!) and what you shouldn't pay for (or maybe, not pay as much for).
Also, after you listen to this week's episode, be sure to come back to this post and tell us where your three doors lead (I promise it'll make sense after you listen to the episode!)
Let's dive in!
Mentioned in this episode:
Brigid Kemmerer | Defy the Night Series
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In this episode, we're talking about all things agents!
Let's dive in!
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What do you do when all the hard work of platform building goes down the drain because your social media has been hacked? Or the social media platform of choice is down? What happens when you have big, exciting, important news to share, but you can't because you've relied solely on your social media platform of choice and it's not working?
In this episode, we get on a soapbox of how important it is to make sure that in your platform building, you don't leave out your newsletter! Let's dive in.
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It's not something any of us want, we'd rather be overnight successes, but patience is something you have to get comfortable with as an author.
In this episode, we're sharing tips on how to have patience in the waiting.
Let’s dive in!
Mentioned in this episode:
Brigid Kemmerer's Threads | https://www.threads.net/@brigidkemmerer?hl=en
A Curse So Dark and Lonely | https://amzn.to/3UeUrib
Emilie's Podcast Productivity and Prose | https://www.eahcreative.com/podcasts/productivity-and-prose/
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In this episode, we're tackling the age-old question: how do you become a profitable author?
Gone are the days of the starving artist. We hear so much about how you can't make money as an author, but we know of authors who are doing it. We discuss tips and tricks to help you on your journey to becoming a profitable author.
Let’s dive in!
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We're back! Well, kind of.
In this episode of The Margins, we're giving an update on where we've been, what we've been up to, and what you can expect coming up. Our passion is to give back and make these episodes as useful for our listeners as possible.
Let's dive in!
Mentioned in this episode:
Emilie's podcast Productivity and Prose | https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/productivity-and-prose/episodes/01-Introducing-Productivity--Prose-e2dufqq
Our episode on burnout | https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exploringtheblankpage/episodes/THE-MARGINS-When-You-Feel-Like-Giving-Up-e2b13lj/a-aah6ube
Back Emilie's Kickstarter | https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/eahendryx/falling-through-the-black
Falling Through the Black cover | https://www.instagram.com/p/C559rnirSN7/?img_index=1
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As legend has it, Katee Stein was born with a book in her hand. Although never officially confirmed, reports suggest her earliest years were spent haunting the local library. It is unclear what profound thoughts led Katee to write her first book, The Nameless Stegosaurus, but her love of storytelling took root from that moment on.
Once grown, Katee traveled, met the love of her life, had two amazing children, and started working in special education. And through it all words never stopped swirling, begging to be released. Finally, when the ache in her chest became too much, she started to write the stories that had lived so long in her head.
So it was, Katee has learned the value of the long way around. The uncharted course that spun a lifetime of experience into the foundation to create worlds and explore possibilities.
Of course, if you were to meet her, she’s of an ordinary sort who loves coffee and slow mornings; chickens and sunrises; and most of all, her people.
If you have a story in you, it hurts not to get it out. —Katee Stein
Connect with Katee Stein on her website (kateestein.com) and Instagram (@katee.stein)
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Karen’s fascination with speculative fiction began while sitting transfixed on the floor of her 3rd-grade classroom listening to her teacher read A Wrinkle in Time. A love affair with The Chronicles of Narnia soon followed. As an adult, she enjoys reading most genres but fantasy holds a special place in her heart.
Epic series, especially those written from a Christian worldview, inspired Karen to create the Sacred Fire Saga for young adult readers. Aclesia, the name of the fictional land, is a play on the Greek word, ekklesia, meaning those who are called out. The characters in Sacred Fire grapple with their aspirations and fears, gifts and flaws, faith and doubts. Like us, each is called to play a role in a story much grander than they realize.
When Karen is not writing, revising, or planning her next book launch she often can be found on the tennis court taking her literary frustrations out on a little yellow ball. She also enjoys hiking with her husband and sons in the national parks. The spectacular landscapes provide rich setting ideas she can’t wait to utilize in future novels.
Give your mind white space. — Karen Grunst
Connect with Karen on her website (karengrunst.com) and Instagram (@karengrunst)
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Courtney “Court” Stevens grew up in the knockabout town of Bandana, Kentucky. She is a former adjunct professor, youth minister, Olympic torchbearer, and bookseller at Parnassus Books in Nashville, TN. These days she writes coming-of-truth fiction and is the Executive Director of Warren County Public Library in Bowling Green, KY. She has a pet whale named Herman, a bandsaw named Rex, and a tiny fleet of novels with her name on the spine.
It’s important for me to remind people they matter. —Court Stevens
Connect with Court Stevens on her website (courtneycstevens.com) and Instagram (@quartland)
Mentioned in This Episode
Last Girl Breathing | Court Stevens
Beartown | Fredrik Backman
Tom Lake | Ann Patchett
The Thursday Murder Club | Richard Osman
The Other Year | Rea Frey
Markus Zusak’s books
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Emilie flies solo for this episode chatting about letting the New Year fuel your creativity.
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A mother by day and writer by spare moment, Amanda Auler is getting used to calling herself a Young Adult fantasy fiction author. At twenty-one she made a goal to be published by thirty and her debut novel, Daughter of the Sun, will launch precisely one year and two weeks before her thirtieth birthday. Inspired by Patrick Rothfuss, Brandon Sanderson and Juliet Marillier (to name a few), Amanda writes stories that explore emotional growth and personal resilience. When she’s not at her laptop, Amanda can be found roasting coffee in her garage (usually with a book in hand), improving her ASL fluency and trying to keep up with her three growing boys. She and her husband live in central North Carolina where they stay up too late watching Top Chef and eating fancy ramen.
I see writing as work — and a work that I enjoy. — Amanda Auler
Connect with Amanda on her website (authoramandaauler.com) and Instagram (@authoramandaauler)
Mentioned in This Episode
Daughter of the Sun | Amanda Auler
Children of the Earth | Amanda Auler
Suspended in the Stars | E. A. Hendryx
On Your Hands | Jordan St. James
The Price of Power | Michael Michel
Lightbringer | Pierce Brown
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L.E. Richmond was practically born with a book in her hands (the result of being raised by an American writing teacher and a German bookseller). From a tender age, fairy tales have held a special place in her heart, leading to The Mermaid's Tale, a spin-off of Hans Christian Andersen's classic as her debut novel. When not crafting stories rooted in lore and fairy tales, she can be found chasing three little Muggles, running crazy distances, and brewing homemade kombucha. She has never yet met a mermaid, but when she and her husband eventually complete an Iron Man, she plans to use the 2.4-mile swim to search for one.
Good books are great for getting out of a writing slump. —L.E. Richmond
Connect with L.E. Richmond on her website (laurarichmondwrites.com) and Instagram (@l.e.richmond)
Mentioned in This Episode
Novel Marketing Podcast
Recorder | Cathy McCrumb
Steve Labue’s $10 Book Proposal Course
Sky of Seven Colors | Rachelle Nelson
Regina Doman books
The Perilous Gard | Elizabeth Marie Pope
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Katie (K.E.) Ganshert graduated from the University of Wisconsin in Madison with a degree in education. She worked as a fifth-grade teacher for several years before staying home to write. Now she’s a full-time author published in two genres: young adult fiction of the fantastical variety and contemporary fiction of the inspirational variety. She is currently pursuing the former. Her novels have won numerous awards, such as the Christy, the Carol, and the RT Reviewers Choice. Katie makes her home in eastern Iowa with her family.
You don’t have to get it right, get it written. — K.E. Ganshert
Connect with Katie on her website (katieganshert.com) and Instagram (@katieganshert)
Mentioned in This Episode
The Eden Pruitt Series | K.E. Ganshert
The Gifting Series | K.E. Ganshert
Luka | K.E. Ganshert
The Contest | K.E. Ganshert
No One Ever Asked | Katie Ganshert
The Last Flight | Julie Clark
The Lies I Tell | Julie Clark
None of This is True | Lisa Jewell
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Rachelle Nelson grew up reading fantasy novels and getting her clothes muddy in the pine forests of Idaho. These days, she still loves hiking through mountains and libraries, though she is a bit less fond of mud. She doesn't write true stories, but she writes about truth. When Rachelle is not reading and writing, she sings in a band with her talented husband, who makes her happier than should be legal. If you like adventures, good food, and honest conversations, you are her favorite kind of person.
The blank page is clean and beautiful and there’s so much space. I love the start of things. —Rachelle Nelson
Connect with Rachelle Nelson on her website (rachellenelsonauthor.com) and Instagram (@rachelle.nelson.author)
Mentioned in This Episode
Sky of Seven Colors | Rachelle Nelson
Brandon Sanderson’s YouTube writing class
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Guardian | Cathy McCrumb
The Mermaid’s Tale | L.E. Richmond
The Hollow Kingdom | Clare B Dunkle
Clare B Dunkle’s essays on Writing Craft
East | Edith Pattou
Melanie Cellier’s books
Good Earth Sweet and Spicy tea
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Kellie M. Parker grew up traveling the United States and Europe as a US Navy brat. She attended high schools in three states and was too nerdy to ever sit at the cool kids’ table. With books as her most reliable companion, it was only a matter of time before she decided to write one herself. She has college degrees in biology and nautical archaeology but has always found her sense of adventure most satisfied by a great story.
Kellie lives in West Michigan with her husband and four kids. She writes about brave, smart teens trying to figure out who they are and where they belong. When she’s not plotting her next fictional murder, she can be found baking, gardening, tackling DIY home projects, and reading to her kids.
If I could tell aspiring writers one thing, it would be to not quit. It’s the difference between the ones who make it and the ones who don’t. If you really want it, don’t give up. — Kellie M. Parker
Connect with Kellie M. Parker on her website (https://kelliemparker.com/) and Instagram (@kelliemparker)
Mentioned in This Episode
Thin Air | Kellie M. Parker
Kellie’s Writer Resources
David Copperfield | Charles Dickens
Bellegarde | Jamie Lilac
Dust | Kara Swanson
Shadow | Kara Swanson
Remember Me Gone | Stacy Stokes
Small Favors | Erin A. Craig
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Once upon a time, Sara Ella dreamed she would marry a prince and live in a castle. Now she spends her days homeschooling her three Jedi in training, braving the Arizona summers, and reminding her superhero husband that it's almost Christmas (even if it's only January). Sara is the author of the Unblemished trilogy, Coral, and The Curious Realities duology. Sara loves fairy tales and Jesus, and she believes “Happily Ever After is Never Far Away.”
Quoting my friend Nadine here, just because writing is hard, doesn’t mean it’s wrong. — Sara Ella
Connect with Sara on her website (saraella.com) and Instagram (@saraellawrites)
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Unblemish Trilogy | Sara Ella
Coral | Sara Ella
The Wonderland Trials | Sara Ella
The Looking Glass Illusion | Sara Ella
Hunger Games | Suzanne Collins
Warcross | Marie Lu
Ready Player One | Ernest Cline
Jessica Brody’s Fast Draft Method Course
A Time to Die | Nadine Brandes
Suspended in the Stars | EA Hendryx
Harney and Son’s Paris Tea
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Katherine Briggs crafted her first monster story at age three. Since graduating from crayons to a laptop, she continues to devour and weave fantasy tales while enjoying chai tea. She, her coadventurer husband, and her rescue dog reside outside Houston, where she classically educates amazing middle school students, teaches ESL to adults, and enjoys studying other languages.
Every day starts with tea. —Katherine Briggs
Connect with Katherine on her website (https://katherinebriggs.com) and Instagram (@katherinebriggs_author)
Mentioned in This Episode
The Eternity Gate | Katherine Briggs
One-Year Adventure Novel Writing Curriculum
Jerry B. Jenkins’ Christian Writer’s Guild
Young Writer’s Workshop
Harney and Sons Hot Cinnamon Spice Tea
Suspended in the Stars | EA Hendryx
Steal Fire from the Gods | Clint Hall
Tales of Goldstone Wood series | Anne Elisabeth Stengl
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Moriah is the author of the young adult fantasy Heart of the Sea and various short stories. She is a two-time graduate from the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor’s in Liberal Arts and a Master’s in Library and Information Science. It's been said you can find perusing bookstores, attempting to persuade strangers to read her favorite books, oscillating between watching the Lord of the Rings trilogy (her husband’s favorite) or Harry Potter (hers), and keeping her books from the clutches of her two feisty cats.
My goal is to write a story that shows hope. —Moriah Chavis
Connect with Moriah on her website and Instagram (@moriah.chavis)
Mentioned in This Episode
Heart of the Sea | Moriah Chavis -
The Anatomy of Story | John Truby - https://amzn.to/3rqk9G9
Twilight | Stephanie Meyer
Sharper Than Thorns Anothogy
The Never Tales Anthology
Not If I Can Help It | Carolyn Mackler
Depths of Atlantis | Hannah Carter
The Dragaon’s Promise | Elizabeth Lim
And Maybe They Fall in Love | Emma Hills
Outlander | Dianna Gabaldon
Midnight Sun | Stephanie Meyer
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Tabitha Caplinger gets way too emotionally invested in the lives of fictional characters, whether it’s obsessing over a book or TV show, or getting lost creating her own worlds. Tabitha is the author of The Chronicle of the Three Trilogy, The Wolf Queen, and, most recently, The Wayward. She is a lover of good stories and helping others live chosen. When she’s not writing book words, she’s reheating her coffee, binging a new show, or teaching God’s Word to students. Tabitha, her husband, and two beautifully sassy daughters desire to be Jesus with skin on for those around them. They live to love others...and for Marvel movies.
Do your research and do your homework on the business of writing. —Tabitha Caplinger
Connect with Tab on her website (https://www.tabithacaplinger.com/) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/Tab_Caplinger/)
Mentioned in This Episode
The Wolf Queen | Tabitha Caplinger
The Wayward | Tabitha Caplinger
Tabitha's Writing Playlists
Holier than Thou | Jackie Hill Perry
Shadowcast | Crystal D Grant
The Hawthorne Legacy | Jennifer Lynn Barnes
To Kill a Mockingbird | Harper Lee
Go Set a Watchman | Harper Lee
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What Emilie's Reading
Soul of Smoke | Caitlyn McFarland
Fourth Wing | Rebecca Yarros
The Aeronaut's Windlass | Jim Butcher
Divine Rivals | Rebecca Ross
Recruit of Talionis | CJ Milacci
Fugitive of Talionis | CJ Milacci
What Christen's Reading
What the River Knows | Isabel Ibanez
This Might Get Awkward | Kara McDowell
The Headmaster's List | Melissa de la Cruz
Curses and Other Buried Things | Caroline George
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6 tips and tricks to make this your best writing conference ever!
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6 tips and tricks to get you ready for your next writing conference!
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You've just gotten back from a writing conference. You've made new friends, made connections with editors and agents, but ... now what? Whether you were able to pitch your story to an editor or agents, or you networked your heart out, here are six tips for what to do when you get home from a writing conference!
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Get ready for The Margins! First episode dropping soon.
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We're back with the final episode for this season and we're talking about what you do when you have multiple deadlines when you have all the things going. We know you are going to enjoy this episode!
Mentioned
It Happened at Christmas | Christen Krumm
Nadine Brandes on Instagram @NadineBrandes
The Forest App
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Today we're excited to be chatting with a new to us author, Anna Augustine. We chat about how she approaches writing, what her time management looks like, and her new book By Blood & Blade. Sit back and enjoy this conversation with Anna!
Lisa T. Bergren is the reason I write romantic fantasy. — Anna Augustine
Stories have always been part of Anna Augustine’s life—whether on the page, stage, or songs. She loves telling stories that speak truth, hope, and courage into the lives of her readers. She is the author of two novella collections—When You Found Me and A Love Like Ours—has been published on Havok Publishing and has been in multiple anthologies including Fool's Honor and Aphotic Love. When she's not writing, Anna loves spending time with her family, snuggling with her two dogs, trying to put a dent in her never-ending stack of books, and working as a teacher’s aide in a kindergarten classroom.
Connect with Anna on her webiste (https://www.anna-augustine-author.com) and Instagram @anna_augustine_author.
Mentioned
By Light and Love | Anna Augustine
By Blood and Blade | Anna Augustine
The Inheritance Games | Jennifer Lynn Barnes
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Not only does today's guest, AJ Skelly, write amazing stories, but she's also recently started a publishing company called Quill & Flame Publishing House. In this episode, we chat a little about her books and what kind of books Quill & Flame is currently interested in! We know you are going to be inspired by this episode.
"Is reading really worth reading if there isn't a dash of romance?" — AJ Skelly
AJ Skelly is an author, reader, and lover of all things fantasy, medieval, and fairy-tale-romance. And werewolves. She has a serious soft spot for them. As an avid life-long reader and a former high school English teacher, she’s always been fascinated with the written word. She lives with her husband, children, and many imaginary friends who often find their way into her stories. They all drink copious amounts of tea together and stay up reading far later than they should.
Connect with AJ on her website (https://ajskelly.com/) and Instagram (@a.j.skelly). Learn more about Quill & Flame Publishing (https://www.quillandflame.com/).
Mentioned
Of Flame and Frost | AJ Skelly
An Egg and a Kiss | AJ Skelly
Havok Magazine
The Wolves of Rock Falls | AJ Skelly
Midnight Rider | Stormie Black
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We were swept away by the first line in Ashley Bustamante's book Vivid "How do you keep a mentalist out of your head?" I mean ... How can you stop reading after that line! We so enjoyed chatting with Ashley. She drops so many little pieces of writing wisdom all throughout the episode. We know you are going to love our chat with Ashley!
Only you can tell your story like you can." —Ashley Bustamante
Ashley Bustamante is an author and illustrator, wife, mother, and daughter of God. She spent most of her life in Arizona but currently lives in the Midwest with her husband, their two daughters, and their son. Her tastes in literature are varied; She loves Jane Eyre and To Kill a Mockingbird, but also won't turn down The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, a good graphic novel, or anything by Beatrix Potter. And of course, she has an unapologetic love for YA, particularly dystopian, fantasy, or sci-fi.
Connect with Ashley on her website (https://www.ashleybustamante.com) and Instagram (@authorashleybustamante)
Mentioned
Vivid | Ashely Bustamante
Radiant | Ashley Bustamante
A Lamb and a Llama | Ashley Bustamante
The Mermaid's Tale | L.E. Richmond
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Whimsical, magical, and so sweet, you guys are going to love our conversation with Brittany Eden. She was so fun to chat with! We talked about how she got started writing, her new books Wishes and Hearts, and touch a little on her time in the circus — yes, the actual circus! Sit back and enjoy this conversation with Brittany Eden.
The blank page is beautiful. — Brittany Eden
A former Circus dweller, Brittany writes lyrical stories of heart transformation with a timeless, feminine voice. Find out more about her stories at brittanyeden.com and avoid social media pressure by subscribing to her newsletter From Eden To Eternity, where, as a free gift, you can choose from either a personalized book recommendation, a customized playlist for your work-in-progress or favorite book, or most popular constructive feedback on the first page of your manuscript!
Connect with Brittany on her website (https://brittanyeden.com/) and Instagram (@brittanyedenauthor)!
Mentioned
Wishes | Brittany Eden
Hearts | Brittany Eden
Orthodoxy | G.K. Chesterton
Rouge Pursuit | BL Dean
Twilight | Stephanie Meyers
Pride and Prejudice | Jane Austen
Odyssey | Homer
Calculated | Nova McBee
Echo North | Joanna Ruth Meyer
Wind Daughter | Joanna Ruth Meyer
Rebel Seoul | Axie Oh
The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea | Axie Oh
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We have been wanting to get Tamara Girardi on the podcast for over a year now, and we are so excited she's chatting with us today! Not only is Tamara an awesome author, but she also happens to be an English teacher. In this episode, she shares how so teaches her creative writing classes, a little about her new duology with WiseWolf, and she may mention her favorite cupcake flavor that will have everyone's mouths watering. We know you are going to enjoy this episode!
"It is so critical that you surround yourself with people who will push you and lift you up." — Tamara Girardi
Tamara Girardi writes books for children and teens. Her award-winning debut young adult novel, Gridiron Girl, tells the story of Julia Medina who quits the volleyball team to compete against her boyfriend for the starting quarterback position. Three additional sports novels in the Iron Valley Vikings series followed in 2022. Above the Fold is the first book in Tamara’s second series, all about teens exploring their dreams and their true selves through exhibits at a popular, mardi-gras-esque hotspot called Carnivalesque. Above the Fold released in January of 2023, and its sequel, Behind the Mask followed in February, both from Wise Wolf Books. Tamara’s debut board book, Why, Daddy? Why? was named a 2022 Editor’s Pick by Amazon. Also an academic, Tamara is a college English professor. She lives in a suburb of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with her husband and four adorably rambunctious children.
Connect with Tamara on her website (https://www.tamaragirardi.com/), TikTok (@TamaraGirardiAuthor), Instagram (@girarditamara), Facebook (@TamaraGirardiAuthor), and Twitter (@TamaraGirardi)
Mentioned
Above the Fold | Tamara Girardi
Behind the Mask | Tamara Girardi
Iron Valley Series | Tamara Girardi
Calculated Series | Nova McBee
Why Daddy Why? | Tamara Girardi
Save the Cat | Blake Snyder
Mayo Angelo Poetry Collection
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We have a fantastic episode for you today! In this episode, we chat with the multi-genred, multitalented author Becky Dean (or BL Dean). She's written both contemporary and sci-fi and is such a powerhouse (we lost count midway through the episode of how many books she has released this year alone). Also, get ready to add some destinations to your travel wish list after listening to this episode — we loved hearing about Becky's adventures. We know you are going to enjoy this episode.
"Be at peace with not being able to do it all." —Becky Dean
Becky Dean is a fan of adventures both real and fictional. When she’s not writing or traveling, she can be found drinking tea, watching science fiction shows, or quoting The Lord of the Rings. Though she lives in Texas with her husband, she remains a Southern California girl at heart.
Connect with Becky on her website and Instagram (@beckydeanwrites)
Mentioned
Shades of Starlight series | BL Dean
Love & Other Great Expectations | Becky Dean
Picture-Perfect Boyfriend | Becky Dean
Remington Steel
The Stardust Thief | Chelsea Abdullah
Six of Crows | Leigh Bardugo
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You are in for a treat! In this episode, we chat with author Candace Kade about her amazing debut Enhanced. We'd chat about Candace growing up in China and her inspiration behind Enhanced (which, in itself is inspiring). Sit back and enjoy this episode!
"Writing is a long game and it's about perseverance." — Candace Kade
Candace Kade is a recovering over-achiever who spends her time dreaming up stories typically involving tech, psychology, culture, and/or swords. She’s a certified Krav Maga assistant instructor and loves writing action-packed martial art scenes. A third culture kid, she considers Chengdu and Austin to be her homes. When she’s not exploring new countries, she enjoys hiking in national parks, moving, teaching her husband Mandarin, and keeping a baby human alive. She can be bribed with boba tea, fluffy puppies, and breakfast tacos.
Connect with Candace on her website or Instagram.
Mentioned
Enhanced | Candace Kade
Wishtress | Nadine Brandes
Recruit of Talionis | CJ Milacci
The Eternity Gate | Katherine Briggs
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This episode with Haylie Hanson was so much fun! We spend so much time geeking out over our favorite fandoms, talking about how writing feels like home, and the importance of fan fiction (no really). Haylie shares about maybe a not-quite-so-embarrassing fan fiction run when she was a teen and all about her Luminaut series. Sit back and enjoy this episode!
"Make a plan, but be prepared for the plan to change and shift." — Haylie Hanson
Haylie Hanson writes YA fantasy about quirky kids with superpowers, portals to magical new worlds, and finding your destiny--also, robots are involved. She dreams of having adventures in a galaxy far, far away, but she'll settle for those closer to home, especially if dirty chai is involved.
Connect with Haylie on her website, Instagram (@therealhayliehanson), and sign up for her newsletter.
Mentioned
The Luminaut Series | Haylie Hanson
The Aurora Cycle | Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff
Sorcery of Thorns | Margaret Rogerson
Long Live the Pumpkin Queen | Shea Ernshaw
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You guys are not ready for this episode. I know we say that literally every single episode, but this episode ... oh this episode. We are chatting with the powerhouse that is C.J. Redwine and Mary Weber. They share their heart behind The Writer's Sanctuary and The Red Herring Society, and they drop so much wisdom in this episode we know you are going to be itching to find your tribe and write by the end of our conversation.
"There's only so much of the blank page you can stare at before you have to grab hold of it and jump in." — Mary Weber
"There is no one right way to produce the book, as long as you produce the book." — CJ Redwine
C.J. Redwine is a New York Times bestselling author, public speaker, publishing and marketing consultant, ghostwriter, and coach with twelve years experience in teaching all areas of creative writing, publishing, and marketing. She’s especially passionate about helping writers level up their skills and their careers. She’s a diehard fan of going to the movies, keeps a 6-foot-tall Loki figure in her office, and will debate the merits of Batman over Superman with anyone she meets. She once punched herself in the face on a ride at Disneyland. She doesn’t recommend it.
Connect with C.J. on Instagram @cjredwine.
Mary Weber is a freelance editor, marketing strategist, and ghostwriter who's worked with NYT bestselling authors, Hollywood film producers, the Big 4 publishers, and multi-million dollar entrepreneurs on fiction, nonfiction, developing powerhouse marketing plans, author brands, film pitches, and proposals. She’s also the bestselling author of six books, including the Storm Siren Trilogy and the award-winning To Best the Boys. In her spare time, Mary sings 80’s hairband songs to her three muggle children and lives in California, where she and her husband stalk aging superstars while wearing fanny packs and sweatpants.
Connect with Mary on her website at MaryWeber.com or on Instagram @MaryWeberAuthor.
Mentioned on This Episode
The Writer's Sanctuary
YouTube of Cj + Mary Playing Beanboozled
The Red Herring Society
Lux
The University
The Guest List | Lucy Foley
One Dark Window | Rachel Gillig
How I'll Kill You | Ren DeStefano
Find Him Where You Left Him Dead | Kristen Simmons
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We are so excited about this episode with New York Times Bestselling author Scott Reintgen. We have been long been fans of Scott's and were floored when he agreed to come on Exploring the Blank Page as a guest. He shared the amazing story of how his newest book, A Door in the Dark, almost wasn't, how he keeps going after rejection and gives some amazing tips on juggling both an author career and fatherhood. You are going to be so fired up to write after listening to this episode. Enjoy!
"I start every writing day with yesterday." — Scott Reintgen
Scott Reintgen is an author of science fiction and fantasy books.
He wrote the Nyxia trilogy, the Ashlords series, the Talespinners series, and The Problem with Prophecies. His next book is the young adult fantasy thriller—A Door in the Dark.
He began his career as an English and Creative Writing teacher in North Carolina. He strongly believes that every student who steps into the classroom deserves to see themselves, vibrant and victorious and on the page. It’s his hope to encourage a future full of diverse writers.
You can find him working in coffee shops, speaking in schools around the country, or teaching writing courses online.
He currently lives in North Carolina with his wife Katie, and their three wild children.
Connect with Scott on his website, Instagram @reintgen, and Twitter @Scott_Thought
Mentioned on This Episode
Nyxia | Scott Reintgen
A Door in the Dark | Scott Reintgen
Twitter thread on how A Door in the Dark almost wasn't
Ashlords Duology | Scott Reintgen
Scott's Interview on Authors & Audiences
The Problem with Prophecies | Scott Reintgen
The Drama with Doomsday | Scott Reintgen
Under the Whispering Door | TJ Klune
House on the Cerulean Sea | TJ Klune
Scott's Writing Class
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You are going to love our chat with Hayley Reese Chow! She's had such amazing adventures and we loved hearing about them in this episode. She dropped so many truths and encouragement that we know you are going to walk away from this episode ready to write!
"Learn to rest. Not to quit." — Hayley Reese Chow, author of Into the Churn
Hayley Reese Chow is the author of Odriel's Heirs, the 2020 winner of the Florida Author Project, Wishing Shelf Book Award Bronze Medalist, and 5th place finalist in the 2021 Book Blogger Novel of the Year Awards. She is also the author of Into the Churn, a romantic YA sci-fi coming from Whimsical Publishing in April 2023.
Until recently though, she’s mostly done a lot of things that have nothing at all to do with writing. Her hat collection includes mother, wife, engineer, USAF veteran, reservist, four-time All-American fencer, 100-mile ultramarathoner, triathlete, world traveler, book inhaler, and super nerd.
Hayley currently lives in Florida with two small wild boys, her long-suffering husband, and her miniature ragehound.
But at night, when the house is still, she writes.
Connect with Hayley Reese Chow on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @HayleyReeseChow
Mentioned in This Episode
Into the Churn | Hayley Reese Chow
Odriel's Heirs | Hayley Reese Chow
Save the Cat | Blake Snyder
Revenge of the Queen Rose | Valinora Troy
The Wretched of Muirwood | Jeff Wheeler
Defend the Dawn | Brigid Kemmerer
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If you've been thinking about kickstarting a project, this episode is for you! Even if you aren't thinking about Kickstarter, you'll still get so much out of this episode. We're chatting with author and Kickstarter queen CJ Milacci. CJ shares so much wisdom on writing and Kickstarter — you don't want to miss this episode!
"Writing is such a nice, enjoyable, crazy process." —CJ Milacci, author of Recruit of Talionis
CJ Milacci writes stories for teens and young adults with heart-pounding action and hope. As a referee, she’s always relearning the hard lesson that it’s impossible to make everyone happy, and she’s discovered that stories can be found anywhere, even on a lacrosse field. She’s passionate about crafting stories of good overcoming evil, finding hope in the midst of seemingly hopeless circumstances, and true acceptance.
Connect with CJ and sign up for her newsletter on her website: https://cjmilacci.com or follow her on Instagram @cjmilacci
Mentioned in this Episode
Recruit of Talionis
Fugitive of Talionis Kickstarter
The Snowflake Method | Randy Ingermanson
The Story Equation | Susan May Warren
Save the Cat | Blake Snyder
Silver Bounty | Victoria McCombs
The Change | Bradley Caffee
Renegade Skyfarer | RJ Metcalf
Calculated Series | Nova McBee
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We're officially back with season three! We give a quick update on where in the world we've been for the past two years (a lot of all over the place) and gush about what we've been reading and what we have coming up this season (we're so excited!)
We hope you enjoy this episode (and season) as much as we have.
Have a question for Emilie or Christen? Leave us a message by clicking the "message" button at anchor.fm/exploringtheblankpage
Mentioned in This Episode
Suspended in the Stars | EA Hendryx
Expired Promise | Emilie Haney
On the Golden Cliffs | Christen Krumm
Ashlords | Scott Reintgen
Nyxia | Scott Reintgen
The Damned | Renee Ahdieh
The Beautiful | Renee Ahdieh
Stars and Smoke | Marie Lu
Critical Mass | Daniel Suarez
Secrets So Deep | Ginny Myers Sain
The Inheritance Games series | Jennifer L. Barnes
I Must Betray You | Ruta Sepetys
Activated | Nova McBee
Rebel Brave and Brutal | Shannon Dittemore
Skyward series | Brandon Sanderson
Nothing More to Tell | Karen McManus
Defy the Night | Brigid Kemmerer
Defend the Dawn | Brigid Kemmerer
Beyond the Wand | Tom Felton
Namesake | Adrienne Young
The Last Legacy | Adrienne Young
Saint | Adrienne Young
A Million Junes | Emily Henry
Hello Girls | Emily Henry & Brittany Cavallaro
Good Girls Guide to Murder | Holly Jackson
Good Girl, Bad Blood | Holly Jackson
Five Survive | Holly Jackson
Vampire Hearts and Other Dead Things | Margie Fuston
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A special Suspended in the Stars Kickstarter update! Today is the last day to back Emilie's Kickstarter project — and we've almost unlocked every single stretch goal!
Check out the Kickstarter + Back the Project — https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/eahendryx/suspended-in-the-stars
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Welcome to part three of this special three-part series on the Kickstarter for EA Hendryx's (Emilie!) Suspended in the Stars.
In this episode, we answer all the Kickstarter questions!
Check out the Kickstarter + Back the Project Here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/eahendryx/suspended-in-the-stars
Some Other Fun Things Mentioned in This Episode
Suspended in the Stars Planet Stickers — https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/eahendryx/suspended-in-the-stars/posts/3761105
How to Back a Kickstarter Campaign YouTube Video — https://youtu.be/6PJ-oYulmfE
Recruit of Talionis | CJ Milacci — https://amzn.to/42xkQv5
Back Fugitive of Talionis by CJ Milacci on Kickstarter — https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cjmilacci/fugitive-of-talionis-a-young-adult-sci-fi-dystopian-novel
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Welcome to part two of this special three-part series on the Kickstarter for EA Hendryx's (Emilie!) Suspended in the Stars.
In this episode, we dive into more about Kickstarter — what it is, how it works, and how YOU can back this project!
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Welcome to this special three-part series on the Kickstarter for EA Hendryx's (Emilie!) Suspended in the Stars.
In this episode, we dive into the inspiration behind this project, a little about Kickstarter, and how you can get your hands on Suspended in the Stars before it is even in stores!
Check out the Kickstarter + Back the Project Here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/eahendryx/suspended-in-the-stars
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Tracy Andreenwas born in Southern California but raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a B.A. in Journalism and Professional Writing then promptly moved to Los Angeles where she spent many years in the world of film development, employed at Amblin/DreamWorks and Mandalay Pictures, among others. She began her paid writing career when she took it upon herself to revise some properties in development at Mandalay and ultimately left that side of the film world to pursue writing full time. In her spare time, she enjoys staring at her fantasy football lineup, hiking, gardening, perusing homes on Zillow, and making some amazingly cool candles that you totally would buy if only she would at long last set up that website.
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Chelsea Bobulski was born in Columbus, Ohio, and raised on Disney movies, Broadway musicals, and Buckeye pride. She graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in history and promptly married her high school sweetheart. As a writer, she has a soft spot for characters with broken pasts, strange talents, and obstacles they must overcome for a brighter future. She now lives in Northwest Ohio with her husband, her daughter, and one very emotive German Shepherd/Lab mix.
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Rektok Ross is the pen name of Liani Kotcher, a trial attorney turned award-winning young adult author and book blogger. An avid reader since childhood, Liani writes exactly the kind of books she loves to escape into herself: exciting thrillers with strong female leads, swoon-worthy love interests, and life-changing moments. She graduated from the University of Florida School of Journalism and obtained her juris doctorate at the University of Miami School of Law. Originally from South Florida, she currently splits her time between San Francisco and Los Angeles with her husband, stepkids, and her dogs. You can find her online just about anywhere at @RektokRoss, as well as on her website, www.RektokRoss.com, where she blogs about books and writing.
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Tif Marcelo is a veteran US Army nurse and holds a BS in Nursing and a Master’s in public administration. She believes and writes about the strength of families, the endurance of friendship, heartfelt romances, and is inspired daily by her own military hero husband and four children. She hosts The Stories to Love Podcast, and is the USA Today bestselling author of In a Book Club Far Away, Once Upon a Sunset, The Key to Happily Ever After, which was a Target Diverse Book Club pick, The Holiday Switch, and the Heart Resort and Journey to the Heart series. She and her books have been featured in The Today Show, Shondaland, Real Simple Magazine, The Asian Journal and more! Her website, which includes a link to her newsletter, is www.TifMarcelo.com
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Merry Christmas! We are so excited to be back for a mini holiday season. This week we will be releasing an episode every day interviewing YA authors about their holiday novels!
Grab a cup of your favorite holiday drink and enjoy this episode!
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We have come to the end of season 2! Emilie and Christen give a quick writing update (they are busy writers!) + reflect over what they learned this season.
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Lorie Langdon is one half of the author team that writes the best-selling DOON series, a young adult reimagining of the musical Brigadoon. A few years ago, she left her corporate career to satisfy the voices in her head. Now she spends her days tucked into her office, Havanese puppy by her side, working to translate her effusive imagination into the written word.
Lorie has been interviewed on Entertainment Weekly.com and several NPR radio programs, including Lisa Loeb’s national Kid Lit show. The DOON series has been featured on such high-profile sites as USAToday.com, Hypable.com, and BroadwayWorld.com. Lorie’s solo debut, GILT HOLLOW, a YA romantic thriller, released September 27th, 2016. GILT HOLLOW was recently named by Redbook Magazine as one of the “Books By Women You Must Read This Fall.”
website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest
Links for what we chatted about in this episode:
Doon Series — https://amzn.to/3uKWhsn
Gilt Hollow — https://amzn.to/3pkTXHM
Olivia Twist — https://amzn.to/3vSbjOG
Original Oliver Twist Movie — https://amzn.to/3g5jrVl
Oliver Twist — https://amzn.to/3vNJ5of
Truly Devious | Maureen Johnson — https://amzn.to/2Saxr85
Caraval series | Stephanie Garber — https://amzn.to/3phudf7
Lorie Langdon Playlists — https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb5sN9ENXPjr488AxPyq3mw/playlists
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Lani Forbes is the award-winning YA author of The Seventh Sun and the 2021 release, The Jade Bones. As the daughter of a librarian and an ex-drug smuggling surfer (which explains her passionate love of the ocean and books), Lani is a one-time teacher turned MFT student. Her passion is showing readers the transformative and encouraging power of story on the human experience. She helps others process anxiety, depression, and complex PTSD, both in her stories and in real life.
A California native whose parents live in Mexico, Lani now resides in the Pacific Northwest where she stubbornly wears flip flops no matter how cold it gets. She is a proud nerd, Gryffindor, and member of Romance Writers of America and the Society for Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators.
Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter
Links for what we chatted about in this episode:
The Seventh Sun — https://amzn.to/3g8q2OM
The Jade Bones — https://amzn.to/3uOgygI
Once Upon a Time — https://amzn.to/3uMKaLI
Renegades | Marissa Meyer — https://amzn.to/3wVe4yQ
An Enchantment of Ravens | Margaret Rogerson — https://amzn.to/3wORaJ6
Sorcery of Thornes | Margaret Rogerson — https://amzn.to/3iefdND
Fate: Winx Saga — https://youtu.be/dfXRud1AIiw
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We are super excited to introduce you to author and editor, Jennifer Lindsay! We had so much fun chatting with Jennifer — plus she give amazing advice on what editors wished authors would know!
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We had so much fun recording this conversation with Nadine Brandes! We laughed pretty much the entire time! Hope this episode brings a smile to your face (and Nadine dropped so much wisdom on productivity and writer care!)
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This week we had so much fun chatting with the one and only Caroline George! We talked travel, writing as a career, and Caroline gave a little sneak peek into what's coming up next!
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We had a blast talking about productivity and writer care with Olivia Smit. She had some amazing tips for making sure you're using your time in the best possible way. You'll want to grab a copy of her book, Seeing Voices!
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We are so excited to chat this week with Nova McBee! We chatted about her latest release Calculated plus she gave a little sneak peek at book two (releasing in May!) Nova's productivity tip was brilliant. We can't wait for you to listen to this episode!
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We're back! Talking all about where we've been, why season two launch has taken so long, and what to expect this season (it's going to be amazing!)
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Today on the podcast we are excited to introduce you to Sara Ella. Once upon a time, Sara Ella dreamed she would marry a Disney prince and live in a castle. Now she spends her days homeschooling her three Jedi in training, braving the Arizona summers, and reminding her superhero husband that it's almost Christmas (even if it's only January). When she's not writing, Sara might be found behind her camera lens or planning her next adventure to California. A lover of fairy tales, she believes “Happily Ever After is Never Far Away.”
Links from the Show
Unblemished series | Sara Ella | https://amzn.to/3lKm8w4
Sara's writing space |
Coral | https://amzn.to/2JPs5uE
Frozen | https://amzn.to/2LaOQK7
Onward | https://amzn.to/3ga2uZt
Brave | https://amzn.to/3mMVxjp
Big Hero 6 | https://amzn.to/3mIUz7Z
Disney Story Origins Podcast | http://www.disneystoryoriginspodcast.com/
Dust | Kara Swanson | https://amzn.to/3oqs2nQ
The Lunar Chronicles | Marrisa Meyers | https://amzn.to/39H4rv1
Welcome to Wonderland | https://youtu.be/NN6J-aYI0d4
Ready Player One Soundtrack | https://youtu.be/nn5svPIP3zo
Warcross | Marie Lu | https://amzn.to/2JRZ3dz
The Selection | Keira Cass | https://amzn.to/36FU7BA
Harney and Sons Paris Tea | https://amzn.to/3lENns9
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As the daughter of missionaries, Kara Swanson spent her childhood running barefoot through the lush jungles of Papua New Guinea. Able to relate with characters dropped into a unique new world, she quickly fell in love with the fantasy genre.
Swanson is the award-winning author of The Girl Who Could See and Peter Pan retelling/sequel Dust (Enclave Publishing, July 2020). She helps young writers explore their passions as a faculty member of the Young Writer's Workshop and also offers her own author coaching services.
Kara is passionate about crafting stories of light shattering darkness, connecting with readers, and becoming best friends with a mermaid--though not necessarily in that order.
Links from the Show
The Girl Who Could See | Kara Swanson | https://amzn.to/33L4Bhh
Dust | Kara Swanson | https://amzn.to/3mIa8wp
Young Writer's Workshop |
Peter Pan | JM Barrie | https://amzn.to/3lMBSPg
Return to Neverland | https://amzn.to/3mOZ1SI
Hawk | James Patterson | https://amzn.to/3mJBC4Z
Nadine Brandes | https://amzn.to/33KvUZg
Sara Ella | https://amzn.to/2VRAxMN
Lindzy Franklin | https://amzn.to/33N3y0a
Mary Weber | https://amzn.to/2JsufAB
Chronicles of Narnia | https://amzn.to/37ytrCg
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On this episode of Exploring the Blank Page Podcast, we have a special guest, and the third member of our Mastermind group, Natalie Walters. With Natalie, we dive deep into what a mastermind group is, how we started our writing squad, and how to make sure yours is successful! Enjoy!
Links from the Show
findmywritingcommunity: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/findmywritingcommunity/
Zoom: zoom.us
Connect with Natalie: https://www.nataliewalterswriter.com/
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You may have heard of today’s author because of her amazing online presence and genuine approach to social media. She is a lover of all things South Korea and K-Pop, best friends to Adrienne Young, and just got some exciting news we’re dying to hear her talk about on today’s podcast.
Links from the Show
KD's announcement on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17885155150624679/?hl=en
It Happened at Christmas | https://amzn.to/2Kdz3tq
Y'all Fest | https://www.yallwrite.org/
Woven in Moonlight | https://amzn.to/3kIfBBC
Vampires Diaries | https://amzn.to/38WCkb8
Guardian: The Lonely and Great God | https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5994364/
Viki streaming service | https://www.viki.com/
Blood and Honey | https://amzn.to/3kGVRys
Spinning Silver | https://amzn.to/3lVXCsI
More than Maybe | https://amzn.to/2IEAvot
Serpent and Dove | https://amzn.to/3kKBtfC
Red, White, and Royal Blue | https://amzn.to/3pEXb8A
Sky in the Deep | https://amzn.to/3nCFN2t
Outer Banks | https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10293938/
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Today's guest is R.J. Anderson. R.J. is the daughter of a preacher who read Tolkien and Lewis aloud to his children, she grew up daydreaming about Narnia and Middle-Earth, watching DOCTOR WHO from behind the sofa, and hanging out in her brothers' comic book shop. Now she writes novels about knife-wielding faeries, weird science, and the numinous in the modern world.
Her debut novel KNIFE was a UK bestseller and has sold more than 120,000 copies worldwide. Her teen thriller ULTRAVIOLET (2011) was shortlisted for the 2012 Nebula Awards and the Sunburst Award for Canadian SF and was followed by a companion novel, QUICKSILVER (2013). She has also written two magical middle-grade mysteries, the Silver Birch Award-shortlisted A POCKET FULL OF MURDER (2015) and its sequel A LITTLE TASTE OF POISON (2016). Her latest work is the Flight and Flame Trilogy, consisting of SWIFT (coming August 2020), NOMAD (November 2020), and TORCH (February 2021).
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In Episode 6 of Exploring the Blank Page, we're chatting about our August project — what it was, what we've learned, and where we're going from here.
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Today's special guest is Natalie Mae. Natalie Mae is an ex-programmer, dark chocolate enthusiast, and author of young adult novels. She has also been a freelance editor and a Pitch Wars mentor, and she feels it notable to mention she once held a job where she had to feed spiders. When not writing, she can be found wandering the Colorado wilderness with her family.
Be sure to grab a copy of her latest release The Kinder Poison.
[Please forgive the sound quality of this episode. We were dealing with some Bluetooth interference for the first portion and a little at the end]
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Join us as we talk all things NaNoWriMo! November is coming — this is the pep talk you didn't know you needed!
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Today's special guest is Shannon Dittemore. Shannon is an author, speaker, and contributor to the blog Go Teen Writers, which was one of Writer's Digest 101 Best Websites for Writers. When she's not at her desk, she can be found in the wilds of Northern California, adventuring with her husband, their two children, and a Husky named Leonidas.
Be sure to grab Shannon's latest release, Winter, White & Wicked out now!
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We are very excited to introduce you to our first podcast guest, Kara McDowell. Kara was born in the mountains and raised in the desert. She spent her childhood swimming, boating, and making up stories in her head. Now she lives in Mesa, Arizona, where she divides her time between writing, baking, and playing board games with her husband and three young sons.
Grab her new book, One Way or Another, out now!
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Our very first episode! We're excited to take listeners along for the ride as we showcase our lighting round questions (featured in every interview) and give you all some insight into who we are, how we met, and where the idea for Exploring the Blank Page came from.
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