Entertaining, actionable advice on craft, productivity and creativity for writers in all genres, hosted by Jessica Lahey (freelancer, essayist and NYT best-selling author of "The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Children Can Succeed", KJ Dell'Antonia (NYT contributor and former editor; her novel, The Chicken Sisters, debuts in June 2020, How to Be a Happier Parent is available now) and Sarina Bowen (USA today best-selling author of more than 30 romance novels).
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The most listened to romance novel podcast, Fated Mates is co-hosted by bestselling author Sarah MacLean and romance critic Jen Prokop. Weekly episodes include romance novel read-alongs and lively discussions of the work of the genre, highlighting the romance novel as a powerful tool in fighting the patriarchy…with absolutely no kink shaming.
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Explore the meaning of science fiction, and how it's relevant to real-life science and society. Your hosts are Annalee Newitz, a science journalist who writes science fiction, and Charlie Jane Anders, a science fiction writer who is obsessed with science. Every two weeks, we take deep dives into science fiction books, movies, television, and comics that will expand your mind -- and maybe change your life
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When In Romance is a biweekly show dedicated to romance novel news, gushing, and book recommendations!
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Shelf Love is about romance novels and how they reflect, explore, challenge, and shape desire. Host Andrea Martucci invites experts from a variety of perspectives to critically engaging with romance novels. Listen for discussions of individual books, genre discourse, and scholarly topics.
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A collective of queer and cozy indie authors discussing books, writing, and publishing.
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Writers, Ink: Your backstage pass to the world's most prolific authors
J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle
What does it take to succeed as a writer? Join host J.D. Barker and a panel of industry experts as they pull back the curtain and offer rare insights from the household names found on bookshelves worldwide. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writersink/support
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After discussing every single Baby-Sitters Club novel by Ann M. Martin, Jack Shepherd and Tanner Greenring are all grown up and immersing themselves in the wonderful world of romance!
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The Kobo Writing Life Podcast features exciting interviews with bestselling authors, tips on the craft and business of writing, and advice for a successfully self-publishing career. Millions of readers are waiting to discover your book - publish today at www.kobo.com/writinglife.
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Hello and welcome to Romance Writer’s Therapy! Some people write therapeutically, authors need therapy after writing. We aren’t therapists, but we feel like we need one. This podcast is like our group therapy, just a couple of budding romance authors discussing writing, storytelling, reading and publishing--with many detours along the way.
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Quick & Dirty Romance: The inside scoop on romance books and writing, where we pull out & wrap up in 30 minutes or less. But we promise to leave you satisfied! Sarah Skye is the nom de plume of Sarah Smith & Skye McDonald, contemporary romance authors whose joint publication, Sips & Strokes, is out April 20,2021.
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Imagine reading your favorite steamy romance novel... with your mom reading over your shoulder. Ellen and her mom set out to do just that with this book club and they want you to join in. It's fun, it's swoony, and it's awkward. Email: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.com Twitter: @notyourmomsrom Facebook: fb.me/notyourmomsromancebookclub Podcast: notyourmomsrom.buzzsprout.com Not Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to su ...
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“Writing Rural With Alley” helps fiction writers bring rural lifestyles to life! Here you will learn to craft more realistic scenes and settings of rural life and lifestyles, new ways to show, not tell, helping to drive your story forward, discover obstacles and challenges for your characters to overcome. You’ll learn skills and techniques from the stone age to post-apocalyptic, including but not limited to, homesteading, living off the grid, bushcrafting, survival skills and more. And of co ...
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Writing a novel doesn't have to take decades. Author and Tally Ink coach Colleen Mitchell provides authors with bite-sized mindset tips, encouragement, inspiration, and tips for the writing process. So grab a cup, cozy up, and let's get to writing! The Novel Writing Podcast is a production of Tally Ink.
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Welcome to Curdled Ink podcast, one woman’s tirade against poor writing and problematic romance. Literary criticism from a queer, kinky, sex positive perspective, starting with 50 Shades of Grey. Posts every other Tuesday!
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open door romance (noun): a novel that includes intimate “bedroom” scenes, ideally in ✨great detail✨ Open Door Discussions is a romance novel podcast discussing everything from reading them to writing them. Indie Romance Authors Nicole Ryan & Shelby Frasher will discuss the writing process, chat about their favorite books, and interview others within the Industry!
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Welcome to the Resilient Writers Radio Show! This is the podcast for writers who want to create and sustain a writing life they love. It's for writers who love books, and everything that goes into the making of them. For writers who wanna learn and grow in their craft, and improve their writing skills. Writers who want to finish their books, and get them out into the world so their ideal readers can enjoy them, writers who wanna spend more time in that flow state, writers who want to connect ...
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Chris and Emily discuss books and literary adventures
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Rom-com author Andra Loy and her husband Justin compare their perspectives on story tropes, romance, characters, the creative process, and life.
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Michigan Avenue Media Podcasts bring you shows on writing books and screenplays, self-help advice, movies,discussing relationships, publishing,health issues,marketing,fashion and style. We're in Chicago.Marsha's Home Town! We have a lot of fun so listen in and join us if you like. Call in or let us know if you'd like to be a guest.
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Learn what to read next! We talk about new books, bestsellers and books in many different genres. Discover what other people are reading and recommending. All book and movie titles mentioned in the podcast are listed in the blog post at http://tscpl.org/podcast/
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Story enthusiast and romance writer Sarah Gamez explores the creative craft and pragmatic aspects of writing with niche topic discussions, inspirational pieces and industry insights. Join in on conversations with authors and experts on creating engaging stories, marketing your books, and navigating the (self) publishing world. Whether you write romance or not, there's plenty of tips to be found on storytelling, genres, and medias. Sometimes, with a twist of romance.
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Each week on Smart Podcast, Trashy Books, Sarah Wendell interviews authors, readers, reviewers, bloggers, publishing professionals, editors, and librarians about romance novels, which are among the most popular genres in fiction worldwide. Popular guests include: Ilona Andrews, Robin Bradford, NPR's Barrie Hardymon, Chuck Tingle, Sarah J. Maas, and Rachel Aaron. Amanda Diehl, co-pilot of the SS Smart Bitches, makes regular appearances with maximum silliness, especially during our Romantic Ti ...
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A Jane Austen podcast discussing film, TV, and book adaptations, hosted by Jillian Davis and Yolanda Rodriguez. Tune in to hear our discussions of regency & modern adaptations, as well as hear interviews with the cast and writers behind the projects. We have covered The Lizzie Bennet Diaries, Emma Approved, PBS Masterpiece’s Sanditon, Recipe for Persuasion and The Emma Project by Sonali Dev. Our goal is to cover an adaptation of each Austen novel. We also love the romance genre and also disc ...
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A Readers’ Advisory Podcast about becoming better library staff by reading every genre, whether we like them or not! Every month we read books from a new, randomly picked genre; then on the podcast we discuss our reading choices, experiences, opinions, appeal factors, and other related topics as friends and library workers.
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A podcast by three fantasy authors who love to overcomplicate their writing lives and want to help you do the same.
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Jackie’s Books is a podcast dedicated to the emerging artist, Jackie Adams. We will interview Jackie, who will tell us about the novels she has published, what she is working on, and her life as an author. Jackie will also recommend books for you to read, and bring in guests who can tell us about their life and work.
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Podcast where each episode is my wife interviewing me about a book, my writing process, and more. Check out previous episodes below, submit a question of your own, and see the order of the upcoming episodes.
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Award-winning fantasy & paranormal romance author Leslye Penelope shares perspectives on the writing life, creativity, inspiration, and this week’s best thing.
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A podcast for beginner self publishers to learn more about writing, self publishing and marketing their books.
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The BAN Radio Literary Program aims to support the African American community and to show people, through the radio show, that African American writers are more than just a niche. We bring wonderful stories to the minds and imaginations of everyone! We have stories to tell, using our voice and our experiences, that cross all races and cultures. Join us on Monday and Wednesday Nights, 8-10 pm EST. BECOME A GUEST ON THE SHOW. Go here to sign up today: http://www.edc-creations.com
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Join award-winning and best-selling fiction authors Sarah M. Eden, Traci Hunter Abramson, Esther Hatch, and Sian Ann Bessey as they gather around the figurative kitchen table to talk and laugh about books, writing, and life. Between the Lines: a podcast for readers and writers
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Hot and Bothered is all about the power of romance culture. We analyze romance novels and movies to better imagine our own happy endings. Episodes release weekly on Tuesdays. CURRENT SEASON: Hot and Bothered (Movie Edition) We make Hot and Bothered because we are interested in the way that love stories have impacted our lives and culture. For our fifth season of the show, we’re turning our attention to romantic films. Vanessa and Hannah McGregor dig into the canon of romantic films, from Tit ...
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two writers, phd students, and friends talking about everything from current reads, romance fiction, life in your early twenties, writing your first novel, and more — featuring occasional guest speakers, including industry professionals, authors, fellow academics and friends. Join our conversations about the books we love and hate, the ups and downs of being an emerging writer, what it’s like to be a phd student in writing, and everything else in between. This podcast embraces the messiness ...
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Raising a glass to books and the past! Welcome to History, Books and wine where we chat about books and fun historical tidbits all while raising a glass of vino!
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Award-winning and best-selling author of fantasy and romance, Jeffe Kennedy shares her first cup of coffee of the day with listeners, giving a daily insight into the realities of being a career author.
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Who is Lolita? The Nabokov literary classic has sparked infinite discussion in the 65 years since its release, but the cultural memory the book has left behind lives more in romance and fashion aesthetics than a cautionary tale about a deceptive predator and his young prey. Jamie Loftus wants to know how we got here, and this series traces Lolita -- the person, Dolores Haze -- from her literary origin to current status as a doomed icon.
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Join two Aussie girls, who hate to admit they love Hallmark movies, as they endeavour to put together a list of the best films before Christmas… and maybe even one day write their own! New episodes out fortnightly.
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A podcast of interviews with thought leaders within and without the writing community. All about writing, the craft, submission, publishing, and career building for writers of all kinds and ability levels.
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The Bookcast by DL White is my platform for sharing short fiction and updates on life as a self published author of contemporary fiction.
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Annyeonghaseyo! We’re three best selling American novelists who explore the wonderfully wacky world of K-Romance through a writer’s lens. We fangirl over our favorite characters, debate our favorite tropes, and nerd out through K-drama deep dives. Expect a few K-pop and K-skincare recs for good measure, because why not ride the Hallyu wave all the way to shore? So grab some Tteokbokki and listen to your new favorite unnis. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AfterNoonaDelightPodcast Love BTS? V ...
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Ink and Impact, a podcast for Christian writers hosted by author and book coach Dalene Bickel, offers bi-weekly rotating content that includes tips and best practices for all aspects of your writing, publishing, and marketing journey. Listen in to improve your craft, magnify your message, build your faith, and keep a pulse on the overall publishing industry. Whether you’re a fiction or nonfiction writer, traditionally or indie published, established or just starting out, this podcast is for ...
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Learning a language is hard, but Easy Stories in English makes it easy! Ariel Goodbody introduces each story, explaining difficult vocabulary and talking about their life. Thanks to their high energy and clear pronunciation, the stories are entertaining and simple to understand. Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate or advanced learner, there’s something for everyone. The stories cover a wide range of genres, such as fairy tales, myths and legends, drama, comedy, romance, horror, science f ...
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Tune in to the award-winning, Reed, Write, & Create podcast to hear bite-sized pep-talks for BIPOC writers at every stage of the writing game. Author, educator, and creative writing coach, Lori L. Tharps (award-winning author of ”Hair Story,” ”Kinky Gazpacho,” and ”Substitute Me”) knows how hard it is to stay motivated and inspired to write - whether you’re working on that debut novel, a gut-wrenching memoir, or an essay about your trip around the world. Writing can be your passion, but that ...
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If you were to read an old diary, what could you discover? Secrets? Mystery? Romance? Travel and adventure? Inspiration? Since 1987, Historian Sally Ivey has collected and researched original diaries, journals, and letters from around the world. In this podcast Sally will share unique and captivating stories selected from her extensive collection. Stories forgotten over time but now shared here. Welcome to Diary Discoveries.
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Bonus Episode with Black & Published: Vanessa Riley Writes Regency Romance with Black People in the Starring Roles
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SURPRISE! It’s a Bonus Episode. Yes, I am officially on summer vacation, working on my novel, and the podcast is on a summer hiatus. So, why am I back in your podcast feed? Because I have a special bonus episode for you! I want to introduce you to a literary podcast I love to listen to called Black & Published. Hosted by author Nikesha Elise Willia…
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Ep 72 - Narrative Flow: Building Emotional Arcs with Kimberly Packard
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"I try to write really fierce, headstrong characters...but at the same time, it's ok to be vulnerable. It's ok to say I don't have all the answers." Author Kimberly Packard lovingly calls women's fiction the "trash can punch" genre since it has a little bit of everything, and while her characters and novels run the gamut within the genre, the emoti…
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Beyond the Love Story: Romance Writing Tips for Christian Authors with Sara Turnquist
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Send me your feedback! Romance is today’s most popular genre of fiction, by far. And that includes the Christian market. if you feel called to write a Christian romance novel, this episode is for you! Be sure to listen the whole way to the end because my guest expert, Sara Turnquist, author of 23 clean historical romance novels, shares lots of prac…
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP455 - Interview with Clare Connelly
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Clare Connelly is the bestselling author of more than 120 angsty, passionate romance novels. Having self-published her first book in 2014, by the end of that year, she was an Amazon All-Star in the US and UK and has since sold millions of copies of her books. A Hybrid author, Clare also writes her trademark romances for Harlequin and Tule. After ma…
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Sleepless in Seattle
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Vanessa Zoltan and Hannah McGregor meet at the top of The Empire State Building to record their first episode of Hot and Bothered together, all about the 1993 classic Sleepless in Seattle. It’s got Meg Ryan, it’s got Tom Hanks, it’s directed by Nora Ephron. What more could you want? For the next nine weeks, we’re thinking about the influence and im…
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Jami Albright On the Author Brand
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Jami Albright joins Marty in this episode about understanding and presenting your author brand! Jami shares her expertise on the promise an author makes to their readers, figuring out what is the unique thing you offer in your writing/books, and pinning down your ideal reader. She not only give advice on how to build your brand, but actionable task…
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Episode 197 - Law & Legal Non-Fiction (for the layperson)
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This episode we’re discussing the genre of Law & Legal Non-Fiction (for the layperson)! We talk about how so much of our lives are affected by laws, the challenges of reading (and understanding) legal non-fiction, and whether a whale is a fish. You can download the podcast directly, find it on Libsyn, or get it through Apple Podcasts or your favour…
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Episode 211 - Deep Dive Into Summer Reading
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We dove into summer with our first big Biblio Adventure of the season! It involved art by kids inspired by Emily Dickinson’s poem, “Hope is the thing with feathers,” lobster, a little free library, and Bank Square Books. A great day! In other Biblio Adventures, Emily went to see Ann Leary talk about her new essay collection, I’VE TRIED BEING NICE, …
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Bride and Breadjudice
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Have these boys met a real live Mr. Darcy, in the flesh, without realizing it? Will the Seal of Danzalthar stay closed long enough for the Bakshi girls to find some rich and mostly shirtless husbands? And what even is Tanner's middle name? These are difficult questions to answer even in the sober light of day, and this is ... not that. This week: 2…
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Strange Friends (Advanced)
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Book a class with me! If you book a package of 10 classes, you can get 33% off: EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Classes A cat and a mouse live together as friends, and what strange friends that makes! One day, the cat suggests they store some food for the winter, so they buy a pot of fat and hide it in a church. But while the mouse happily cleans the hous…
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241: A Colin & Penelope Love Story? • Bridgerton Season 3 • Part 2
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We're back to discuss Bridgerton Season 3, Part 2! We were left on some exciting cliffhangers from Part 1. Now, Colin and Penelope are engaged and happy! But when Cressida Cowper boldly claims to be Lady Whistledown leading Colin to discover the truth -- will their engagement still end in wedded bliss? ~~~ The Pemberley Podcast is hosted by Jillian…
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Ever wonder what kind of writing persona you have? Or what motivates you to write? Or even what the hidden pitfalls of those are? (Because they exist!) Announcing the Writing Persona Quiz! This brand new quiz from Tally Ink will tell you exactly what kind of writer you are, and the ways you can take advantage of those strengths. Take the quiz here!…
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Part Two: Author Newsletters with Luna Daye and Sarah Wallace
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Three indie authors at wildly different stages of newsletter experience discuss what to include in a newsletter, how often to send it, what readers expect from it, and why it’s vital to any indie author’s growth. Luna Daye (she/her) is the author of The Thoraius Saga and the Fated Fae series. You can sign up for her newsletter at her website: www.l…
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First Cup of Coffee - July 1, 2024
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A round-up of my very fun weekend with visiting writers and local ones, our wide-ranging conversations, giving and valuing advice, being a caretaker and having friends care, and also coaching from me at Romancing the Vote! Bid on Personalized Author Coaching with Jeffe Kennedy to benefit the Romancing the Vote fundraiser! https://www.32auctions.com…
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Our Top 10 Romance Novels
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Ellen and Mom reminisce and each give our lists of the Top 10 Romance Novels! We loved doing this and can't wait to hear from you on your lists! Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsrom Facebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook Group Email: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.com Not Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Po…
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You never forget your first death threat. Writing 80s fiction with Snowden Wright.
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Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Kevin Tumlinson, and Jena Brown as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including how an agent was fired over Twitter posts, some actual Amazon book sales data, Shopify adding sellers to its third-party marketplace, and how ElevenLabs just launched its iOS app. Then, stick around for a chat with Snow…
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Writing: 5 Wood Ash Uses (Part 5)
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How can your character use wood ash to alter their appearance? Will wood ash really help heartburn? How can wood ash really be used for toothpaste and hair dye? Why would someone lick ash? Find out on this episode. Send us a Text Message. You can find full episode notes and links to find more information on each topic at my website: https://alleyha…
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Andra gives Justin a pop-quiz while he's away to test his rom-com knowledge. Books and authors mentioned: Georgette Heyer Carola Dunn Joan Smith Becca Kinzer Pepper Basham Cindy SteelVon Andra Loy
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First Cup of Coffee - June 28, 2024
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I'm questioning why ANY of you watched the presidential "debate." On more interesting topics, I'm discussing Romantasy, Paranormal Romance, fantasy worldbuilding vs. vibes, and my ongoing lesson in writing more and faster. The Paste Magazine article on Romantasy I mention is here https://www.pastemagazine.com/books/fantasy-books/what-is-romantasy-f…
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621. RT Rewind: September 2002 Ads & Features
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We’re going back in time to look at the ads and features of the September 2002 issue of Romantic Times! This issue left us with many questions, such as: What the hell is Tart Noir? Are reviewers elsewhere too mean? (Not us – we weren’t online yet!) How much lore is there about pesto? Should you jump into a pile of leaves? Should you soak crawfish t…
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405: Why you don't have to do it like that one writer in the NYT
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We only meant to dissect the success of the writer from this NYT piece briefly, but it turned out we had a lot to say. No, we can’t all imitate her (nor do we want to) but there are things to be learned here. And things to be learned by checking in on your goals at mid-year! How’s it going out there? LINKS New York Times: How a Self-Published Book …
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Secrets of the Planet of the Apes with Josh Friedman
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The Planet of the Apes franchise spans decades and formats: it started as a French novel in 1963, and then jumped the Atlantic to become a long-running series of movies, TV shows, a cartoon, and even videogames. We talk about the politics of the story, and why some versions succeed while others fail. Then we're joined by Josh Friedman, who wrote Ki…
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Quick & Dirty Romance With Friends: Lori Matthews
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Romantic Suspense author Lori Matthews joins Sarah & Skye. Today, we discuss how we give our audience what they're thirsty for--while staying true to our own ethical boundaries. This convo goes deep, so get ready! Learn more about Lori on her website http://www.lorimatthewsbooks.com Sarah's new hockey romance: https://shorturl.at/R1nEB Skye's new h…
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Penning The Imagination -Michigan Avenue Media
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"Penning the Imagination: A Creative Writing Showcase" Writing and storytelling. Please join Marsha Casper Cook and Krysten Lindsay Hager on June 26th at 4EST 3CST 2MT 1PST. Marsha and Krysten will be discussing how writing and storytelling go hand in hand. They will be talking about the magic of the written word. There’s a beauty of storytelling t…
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I don't know, what do you want to do?
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Send us a Text Message. How decisive are you? It took the four of us over two hours to decide what to wear for a recent book signing. We may need help...Von Sarah M. Eden, Traci Hunter Abramson, Esther Hatch and Sian Ann Bessey
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP454 - Craft Tips To Sell More Books
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Writing great books with emotional impact is key to building your readership. Today we discuss craft tips that will help you attract new readers, build your fanbase and sell more books.! Resources mentioned: Lisa Cron on the SPA Girls Podcast EP249 Sacha Black on crafting great characters EP422 Writing For Emotional Impact by Karl Iglesias 💗 The SP…
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Stop! Don't Write that Book (Yet)
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The Blueprint is a process of inquiry that ideally happens before you start to write a book, but is also incredibly effective before you start to revise a manuscript or if you happen to be stuck writing chapter three, or thirteen, or thirty-three over and over again. Jennie created the Blueprint and KJ is both a fan and a book coach who is certifie…
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S06.42: Witch Romances (are not just for Halloween)
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Who says it has to be Halloween to celebrate witches? It’s 2024 and frankly, we could do with a few more powerful, spell-casting women around here. We’re talking about our favorite witch romances, many of which (see what we did there) have nothing at all to do with spooky season! There are rumors of a new Practical Magic in the air, which (ope!) ma…
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Afternoona Uncensored: Love Triangles
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It's time for another Afternoona Uncensored, and today we're talking love triangles. Love 'em? Hate 'em? Hope they give you the best second lead syndrome? Plus, Megan admits she's never read or seen Twilight, and Lia and Amy are still deciding if the friendship can be salvaged. WE KID, folks. But also, weigh in--on K-drama love triangles, Twilight,…
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the queerness of it. — Happy Pride Month!
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Happy Pride Month!! this episode, we celebrate Pride Month by having an open conversation about what it means to be queer, the definition of queerness, and queer politics. We apply these discussions of the LGBTQIA+ community to recent debates about Bridgerton, drag queens, and Gen Alpha activism while also recommending a range of fictional and acad…
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#346 – Spicy Romantasy, Podcasting, and Pen Names with Sacha Black
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In this episode, we spoke to indie author, writing craft expert, podcaster, and all-around talented rebel author Sacha Black! Sacha is the author of several writing craft books, host of The Rebel Author Podcast, and writer of adult sapphic fantasy fiction under the pen name Ruby Roe. Sacha is also a regular speaker at author conferences around the …
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Bitching About Bridgerton... TWO!!
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We're back with our lovely friend Katerina Stone, to do what we did last time. This time it's about season 3 (the first four episodes). SPOILERS ABOUND! Watch Bridgerton season three before listening, but don't forget to listen. (And maybe read the first 5 books in the series… 'Kay, thanks!) Kate Prior and Marty Vee are joined by Regency romance au…
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Keira Knightley and the Siostry Bennet
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Mrs. Bennet was right. There, we said it. Anyway, we watched the 2005 Keira Knightley Pride and Prejudice this week and some of us have to grudgingly admit that it's quite good. Top tier Darcy. And, well, there's a LOT of hand stuff in this one. Wowza. Special thanks to Baby Bee Carys for the theme music! Subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BSC…
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When authors get negative reviews, the first instinct is to feel bad because someone didn't like what we wrote. However, not all negative reviews are alike, and we can't approach them all the same way. The troll reviews are very different from the ones with constructive criticism. This episode is for people who are concerned about their negative re…
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The Spellmaster of Tutting-on-Cress with Sarah Wallace
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Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) interviews Sarah Wallace (they/she) about the newest book in the queernormative cozy fantasy series Meddle and Mend. They discuss the challenges of crafting new love interests for established characters, the many forms queer relationships can take, and what’s coming up next in this beloved world. You can preorder The Spe…
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Jess and Trisha discuss the marketability of historical romance and then jump into our When In Romance book club pick, Consort of Fire by Kit Rocha. Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter! Learn something new, sharpen your skills, and expand your horiz…
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First Cup of Coffee - June 24, 2024
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A discussion of the agent taking a querying author's idea and asking someone else to write it, on ideas in general, and why you still shouldn't worry about people stealing them. Also, a party at GRRM's and how even famous writers are still people. The preorder links for RELUCTANT WIZARD, out August 27, are here https://www.jeffekennedy.com/reluctan…
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Writing: 5 Wood Ash Uses (Part 4)
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How can wood ash help your character if they are sprayed by a skunk? Want to know how characters can get rid of fleas, roaches, chiggers, and chicken mites? Why are chicken mites so horrible for chickens? What will characters use that looks like a tennis racket? Find out on this episode. Send us a Text Message. You can find full episode notes and l…
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The important of voice with NYT Bestseller Ace Atkins.
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Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Kevin Tumlinson, and Jena Brown as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including Barnes & Noble purchasing Tattered Cover, how you can read classics with A.I. guides, Saturday Books' new launch, and how authors seek help to plug their own books. Then, stick around for a chat with Ace Atkins! Ace Atk…
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Romance Adaptations & Genre Perceptions: Teaching The Hating Game
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Ever wondered how "The Hating Game" fares in a classroom setting? Dr. Diana Filar is back to discuss her experiences teaching The Hating Game book and film in a class about popular genre fiction. We discuss the challenges of translating romance novels into films, how stereotypes of genres are formed and challenged, and what it's like introducing no…
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Episode 18 - Finding a Keeper
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Welcome to another episode of Wife on Wife: The podcast where my editor wife and I talk about my books, characters, my writing process, and we get the tough questions you submitted answered. In this episode, we are talking about Finding a Keeper, Book 4 in the Sports Series. In each episode of the show, we’ll take reader questions submitted on nico…
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Get your copy of "My Sister, the Serial Killer" by Oyinkan Braithwaite here: https://www.amazon.com/My-Sister-Serial-Killer-Novel/dp/0525564209/ Get your copy of "The Master Key" by Masako Togawa here: https://www.amazon.com/Master-Key-Pushkin-Vertigo-Book-ebook/dp/B073NNHMYZ Learn more about Jackie and her books here: https://jackieadamssite.wordp…
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First Cup of Coffee - June 21, 2024
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Finally, the cover reveal for RELUCTANT WIZARD, along with the preorder links!! Also, some updates on Darynda Jones and her surgery, and thoughts on the six-figure book deal discourse and why traditional publishing isn't the enemy. The preorder links for RELUCTANT WIZARD, out August 27, are here https://www.jeffekennedy.com/reluctant-wizard The pos…
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620. Romance and Kickstarter with Oriana Leckert
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Oriana Leckert is the Head of Publishing at Kickstarter, and works with the many, many authors who are finding community support on Kickstarter. They’re hosting a celebration all this month, Heartstrings & Hardbacks: Kickstarter and Romance, so we connected to talk about successful romance projects, strategies that work and don’t work on Kickstarte…
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