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- 3 days ago1h 56m
Author Amie Kaufman
Episode #171 has Veronica and Laurie diving into industry news and events, manuscript assessment pros and cons, and science fiction craft writing books. We chat with the fabulous Amie Kaufman about her latest book Red Star Rebels, her writing day, her dissertation topic, useful writing podcasts, thoughts on how we should go to the stars, and so much more. Plus Amie shares practical tips and helpful advice for all writers and tells us some wonderful stories. Book spotlights: 1. All in on Tomor...
- 3 weeks ago1h 34m
Authors Elise Wackett and Jane Abbott
Episode #170 is Laurie Bell's 2nd podcast co-hosting birthday! Veronica has a chat with the fabulous crime writing duo of Elise Wackett and Jane Abbott. Plus industry news, including cautions on spammers, literary events, books spotlights and a reading from The Canvas Killings. Book spotlights: When Will It Happen for Me by Phoebe Rogers - non-fictionMy Brother Otto by Ingrid Laguna - middle gradeThe Exiled: A Web of Lies Book 1 by Jason Smith - fantasyThe Outpost at Tal Ghrna by Simon Dell -...
- Apr 18, 20261h 1m
Writer's Room with Maria P Frino, Conchita GarSantiago, Hayley Walsh and Uma Srinivasan
In episode #169 Veronica and Laurie explore the writer's journey with Maria P Frino, Conchita GarSantiago, Hayley Walsh and Uma Srinivasan from Sydney Authors Inked. The group share how SAI began, and how it's evolved to become a fabulous community for local writers. Their monthly 'Writers at the Pub' events are a wonderful platform for authors to connect, collaborate and share resources on writing, publishing and promoting. Intro - 0:57 Bio - Hayley Walsh - 4:01 Book Spotlight - Making March...
- Apr 9, 20261h 2m
Writer's Room with Danielle Sartorelli, Angelina Mastrippolito and Bo Kitty
Episode #168 has Veronica and Laurie meandering through memoir with Danielle Sartorelli, Angelina Mastrippolito and Bo Kitty. Our three debut authors tell us why they're sharing their very personal stories. We chat about secrets, families and their unique writing processes. Intro - 0:57 Bio - Danielle Sartorelli - 2:44 Book Spotlight - Life in Instalments - 4:39 Bio - Angelina Mastrippolito - 7:20 Book Spotlight - Le Seconde - 9:22 Bio - Bo Kitty - 13:53 Book Spotlight - Always Eat the ...
- Mar 31, 202655 min
Writer's Room with Alejandra Martinez, Monica Raszewski and Paula McLean
In episode #167 we're exploring contemporary storytelling, cultural inheritance, identity, family relationships and belonging with Alejandra Martinez, Monica Raszewski and Paula McLean. They share their story inspiration, writing process and great advice for new writers. Intro - 0:57 Bio Alejandra Martinez - 2:36 Book Spotlight - Salsa in the Suburbs - 3:40 Bio Monica Raszewski - 6:58 Book Spotlight - Crimson Light, Polished Wood - 07:51 Bio Paula McLean - 10:29 Book Spotlight - The One Remai...
- Mar 16, 20261h 47m
Chris Munnery from Ingram Spark
Episode 166 is all about publishing and print on demand. Veronica and Laurie have a fabulous chat about all things self-publishing with the wonderful Chris Munnery from Ingram Spark. We have news, book spotlights, and we dive into great resources from: Ingram Spark, So You Want to Be A Writer by Allison Tait and Valerie Khoo (book and podcast), About Writing by Gareth L. Powell. Book spotlights: 1. The Sugarcane Kids and the Red-bottomed Boat by Charlie Archbold – middle grade 2. The Sugarca...
- Mar 6, 20261h 38m
Author George Ivanoff
In episode 165 Veronica and Laurie share book marketing tips from K.M. Allan, Seth Godin, Bryan Cohen and Joanna Penn. We have news, quotes, book spotlights and lots more. Laurie has a lively chat with the fabulous middle grade and children's author George Ivanoff. Book spotlights: 1. The Boyfriend Clause by Bridie Blake - romance 2. Forever and Ever by Allanah Hunt - contemporary 3. The Sugarcane Kids and the Mystery at Angel Bay by Charlie Archbold – middle grade 4. Birthing with Trauma and...
- Feb 19, 20261h 30m
Author Naomi Shippen
In episode #164 Veronica and Laurie share writing and self-publishing tips, ISBNs, industry news, literary grants, quotes, new segment stings and more. Laurie catches up with thriller author Naomi Shippen about her latest book Before She Killed Him. Plus seven spectacular book spotlights. Book spotlights: 1. All we need by Magdalena McGuire – contemporary 2. Songs of Shadow, Words of Woe by Matthew R. Davis – horror 3. Stormy Normy Goes Reining by Leisa Fail - middle grade 4. The Sky’s...
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