Podcast
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.
Episode 85: Cultivating Gratitude in My Writing Life
In this solo episode, I share three stories from my own writing life of ways that gratitude has helped me.
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Episode 84: Interview with Carol van den Hende
In today’s episode, I got to chat with my friend Carol van den Hende, author of the award-winning Goodbye, Orchid series and acclaimed public speaker. She has such wonderful advice for writers at all stages of our careers – whether it's with actually penning our books or marketing our books or spreading the word about them.
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Episode 83: Desire & Surrender
In today’s solo episode, I get vulnerable and share a couple stories from my personal life – and how they relate to the writing process.
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Episode 82: Interview with Brad Graft
In today’s episode, I’m sharing a fascinating conversation I had with Brad Graft, the author of the Brotherhood of the Mamluks trilogy.
Episode 81: Transitioning into your Writing Time
Transitioning into our writing time – or, more specifically, the discomfort of this transition – is often what holds us back from hitting our writing goals.
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Episode 80: Interview with Brianna Wilkerson
I have a special episode for you today where I sat down with my dear friend & client Brianna Wilkerson to chat about her experience being part of Thriving Authors Academy!
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Episode 79: All About Thriving Authors Academy
In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m answering all of your questions about Thriving Authors Academy, my signature six-month small-group book mentorship program.
Episode 78: Deep Dive into Cover Design
I’m excited to share an excerpt of this expert panel on cover design with YOU as this week’s podcast episode. Enjoy this behind-the-scenes glimpse of what it is like to be part of Thriving Authors Academy!
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Episode 77: Interview with Lilian Sue, PR Coach for Authors
My guest Lilian Sue is an expert on everything related to book publicity and she generously shares her top tips, wisdom and insights with us about how you can push past your limiting beliefs, make connections and build relationships, hit your marketing goals for your book... all without burning out!
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Episode 76: Are you in a season of waiting?
Are you in a season of waiting? Sometimes we want something SO BADLY, but there is nothing we can do but wait, with patience and faith and surrender, for it to come to us when the timing is right. Other times, we put ourselves in a season of waiting when we don’t have to be, because we are afraid or doubtful about what if we are “ready.
Episode 75: Interview with Barbara Graham
Multi-talented, best-selling author Barbara Graham writes nonfiction, fiction, and plays. Her debut novel was released this summer and is titled What Jonah Knew.
Episode 74: 6 Reasons to Invest in Your Writing
In this solo episode straight from my heart to yours, I talk about three important ways you can invest in your writing AND six reasons you should do so – not later, but NOW.
Episode 73: Interview with Risa Nyman
After taking classes, attending workshops, and conferences, Risa found her writing voice in middle grade fiction. She is the author of the award-winning novels SWALLOWED BY A SECRET and SPOOKED BY A SUSPICION.
Episode 72: Over-writers vs. Under-writers
"Over-writers" and "under-writers" are two categories that writers tend to fall into.
Neither one is better than the other. They are simply two different working styles.
Tune into this week’s episode to figure out which category you fall into AND how to use this knowledge to propel your writing forward!
Episode 71: Interview with Filip Dousek
Filip Dousek is an AI & analytics expert. He was the founder and CEO of Stories.bi, one of the first startups in the world to automate big data analysis, which got acquired. He is the author of Flock Without Birds, a novel about the illusions that make up our world, which sold sold over 10,000 copies in its original Czech language.
Episode 70: Self-Care for Writers
How do you create a sustainable creative practice, build a career as a writer, and actually get to the finish line of your book – without burning out? Build plenty of self-care into your writing routine.
In this episode, I delve into my TOP EIGHT self-care tips for writers. (Plus a downloadable PDF!)
Episode 69: Interview with Tobey Hiller
Tobey Hiller writes fiction, flash and poetry. She’s the author of a novel, four collections of poetry, and a book of stories.
Episode 68: Virtual Book Launch!
In this special podcast episode, I am super excited to share the audio from my virtual book launch for my new short story collection How to Make Paper When the World is Ending! I got to celebrate & chat with my amazing author friend Carol Van Den Hende, who has been such a generous & insightful supporter of my book.
Episode 67: Interview with Iris March
I am delighted to share a brand new episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast where I sat down with my friend Maureen Wise, pen name Iris March @searchingformysteries, to chat about her fantastic debut “succulent sleuth” cozy mystery novel THE BROKEN BRIDGE.
Episode 66: 10 Tips to Crush Your Book Launch
I am excited to share a brand new episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, which is very much a day-in-the-life episode because it is all about the week before book launch. And guess where I am right now in my life?? I am LIVING the week before book launch!