Welcome to the Thriving Authors Podcast, where we delve into all aspects of what it takes to get your dream book out of your heart, onto the page and into the world, connecting with a wide audience of readers.

I don’t just want you to be a published author – I want you to be a THRIVING author, confidently sharing your ideas, making an impact with your words, and owning your unique voice that deserves to be heard! I’m here to guide you through the writing journey, from first draft to revision process, from mindset issues to craft questions, from finding inspiration to building a sustainable writing career!

On this podcast, you will find behind-the-scenes lessons from my own book-writing and publishing journey, interviews with successful published authors, and tips and advice you can start using today to move you forward in your writing life.

Thriving Author Podcast
August 2026

Episode 232: Why Scheduling Your Writing Time is a Game-Changer and How to Get Started

In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m talking about ways to create a writing routine that actually fits into your life – even if this is a busy season for you and things are hectic.

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Thriving Author Podcast
July 2026

Episode 231: How to Rock Your Bookstore Events

In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m giving you my best tips for a successful, fun, and fabulous book event!

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Thriving Author Podcast
July 2026

Episode 230: How to Create Your Book Marketing Plan

In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m diving into how to create a marketing plan for your book.

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Thriving Author Podcast
June 2026

Episode 229: Overcoming the "Second Book Slump"

In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I reflect on how welcoming a second baby relates to birthing a second book.

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Thriving Author Podcast
June 2026

Episode 228: What to Do When You Feel Overwhelmed

In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m talking about how to move forward when you feel overwhelmed with writing your book.

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Thriving Author Podcast
June 2026

Episode 227: Interview with Sonya Judd

In this episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m excited to share my conversation with author Sonya Judd about her debut fiction novel One Digit Away

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Thriving Author Podcast
May 2026

Episode 226: BTS: My Publication Journey for My Latest Novel

In this episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I'm giving you a behind-the-scenes look at the timeline of drafting, editing and submitting (and editing and submitting again) that led to finally getting a publication deal for my novel BEFORE & AFTER YOU & ME.

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Thriving Author Podcast
May 2026

Episode 225: Tips for Writing Your Book Description

In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m excited to share what has helped me write my back cover and my longer book descriptions.

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Thriving Author Podcast
May 2026

Episode 224: How to Overcome Overflowing Ideas Syndrome!

In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m talking about what I call Overflowing Ideas Syndrome.

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Thriving Author Podcast
April 2026

Episode 223: How do I know if I'm ready to share my work with readers?

In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m excited to talk about deciding when to share your book with others and what the overall editing process looks like.

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