We’re a podcast for anyone who writes. Every week we talk to writers about their writing journeys and techniques, from early career debuts to self-publishers and narrative designers. We’ve featured Margaret Atwood, Jackie Kay, Sara Collins, Antti Tuomainen, Val McDermid, Sarah Perry, Elif Shafak and many more! The Writing Life is produced by the National Centre for Writing at Dragon Hall in Norwich.
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Published Children’s Book Author Podcasts
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 Children's Book Marketing Podcast
Micaela S. Benn, Marketing Consultant | Content Creator | Author
The Children’s Book Marketing Podcast teaches self-published children’s book authors how to use branding to connect with readers, leverage content to sell more books, and grow a business that goes beyond the book.
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Children's book publishing's secrets are revealed as we listen in on fascinating, unguarded, insider discussion from two uniquely qualified best friends: award-winning author/illustrator Grace Lin, and one of NYC's top editors, Alvina Ling. Go behind the scenes of kid lit and catch a glimpse of the lives of the best-selling author and editor, and the relationship between them.
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The Published Creator podcast is dedicated to helping authors, artists, coaches & content creators turn their books and book ideas into monetizable offers & thriving brands. Rodney Washington is a Creative Marketing Strategist, Author, Publisher, Educator & Coach.
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Easy Peasy Books: From Author to Authority is the inspiring and practical podcast for business professionals looking to transform their expertise into published works. Hosted by Gillian Whitney, a Livestream & Author Brand Strategist and three-time published author, this show features weekly conversations with successful writers who've navigated the journey from expertise to influence. Gillian also interviews industry experts in writing, publishing, and marketing to provide valuable insights ...
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Imagine sitting down for a scoop of your favorite ice cream while chatting with an author who writes the stories you love. Welcome to Ice Cream with Authors, the podcast that brings mini-author visits straight to your home or car! Perfect for kids ages 7 through 13 and their grown-ups, each episode serves up delightful conversations with authors who create faith-filled chapter books and middle grade adventures. Whether you’re a budding bookworm or a seasoned reader, this podcast is your chan ...
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Join these success-starved wordwranglers as they stumble towards their shared ambition: to become proper writers! Learning from guests like bestselling authors and BAFTA-winning writers. Setting themselves writing tasks and trying to improve their craft. Discussing how to get past all the things that stop us writing. And hopefully taking you on a journey with them to become successful writers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Welcome to the Morpheus Publishing Author's Spotlight, the podcast where stories come to life! Join your host, Justine Martin, as she sits down with Morpheus Publishing authors to delve into the journeys behind their new book launches. Each episode offers an intimate look at the creative process, the challenges faced, and the triumphs celebrated by our talented writers. Whether you're a budding author, an avid reader, or someone who loves a good story, you'll find inspiration and insight in ...
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Listen to Confessions of a Debut Novelist, hosted by author Chloe Timms, to hear from new and up-and-coming writers about their debut novel. We talk writing journeys, tips and advice and what it's like to be new to the world of publishing. Each episode features a writer about to have their debut novel published, covering adult, YA and children's in a range of genres. We'll hear about rejections and setbacks, how writers signed with their agent and whether their book deal was with an indie pu ...
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Elena Paige is The Children's Book Author. Join her as she interviews fabulous guests in her quest to discover everything about writing, publishing, and marketing children's books. As well as how to supercharge creativity, skyrocket productivity and absolutely everything else there is to know to become - The Children's Book Author. Have you ever dreamed of being a successful Children's Book Author? Then this podcast is for you.
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Ready to take a deep dive into the craft and business of nonfiction kidlit? In Nonfiction Kidlit Craft Conversations, Kirsten W. Larson, author of ”Reimagining Your Nonfiction Picture Book,” chats with creators of nonfiction new releases about the craft and business of writing nonfiction for children and teens.
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Our podcast is dedicated to children's book readers and aspiring children's book authors. We strive to enchant listeners with three objectives: 1. To share heartfelt stories with readers discussing captivating insights into our guest children's book authors and inspiring tales behind their treasured works. 2. To ignite a passion for reading by drawing attention to incredible authors featured on our show. 3. To empower aspiring children's book authors by demonstrating that their dreams of aut ...
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A literary agent and her friends dish about writing and publishing books for children and young adults.
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Children are full of curiosity and questions about the world. Each Friday, join Molly Oldfield, write of the weekly kids quiz in the Guardian each Saturday, the original QI elf and author and host of Everything Under The Sun (both the book and podcast) as she answers questions sent in by children around the world with the help of experts including Neil Gaiman, Heston Blumenthal, Grayson Perry, Lauren Child, Richard Branson and Sophie Dahl to the fish curators at the Natural History Museum. I ...
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The Writing Table is a podcast for writers and book lovers. Whether you're a seasoned writer or curious about the writing life, pull up a chair. Hear from authors from every stage-from New York Times list-makers to debuts. You'll get a behind-the-scenes view of your favorite books-from writing the ugly first drafts to the final editorial processes. Check out interviews with Phillipa Gregory, Jennifer Weiner, Lemony Snicket, Laurie Frankel, and so many others. Come on in-there's always room a ...
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Three Ravens is an English myth and folklore podcast hosted by Eleanor Conlon and Martin Vaux. In each weekly episode, released on Mondays, we explore a historic county, digging into the history, folklore and traditions of the area, from ghosts and mermaids to mythical monsters, half-forgotten heroes, bloody legends, and much, much more. Across our first six series we ventured around England's 39 historic counties twice, taking turns to tell a new version of a legend from that county - all b ...
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Ed Young is a pastor, author and conference speaker noted for his creative communication style. Through his leadership as founding and Lead Pastor of Fellowship Church, the church has been consistently ranked as one of the most attended churches in North America over the past decade. Since 1990, Fellowship has grown from 30 families to multiple campuses in Dallas/Fort Worth (TX) and an online campus as well. With a passion to equip and train leaders in the church, Ed began C3 Global, Creativ ...
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Ed Young is a pastor, author and conference speaker noted for his creative communication style. Through his leadership as founding and Lead Pastor of Fellowship Church, the church has been consistently ranked as one of the most attended churches in North America over the past decade. Since 1990, Fellowship has grown from 30 families to multiple campuses in Dallas/Fort Worth (TX) and an online campus as well. With a passion to equip and train leaders in the church, Ed began C3 Global, Creativ ...
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An intersection of art, culture, and creativity transcending geographical boundaries, highlighting the richness that comes from multicultural influences and experiences.
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Designed for aspiring and developing children’s authors wanting to expand their author brand, this podcast has self-publishing training, interviews with authors and industry experts, and round table discussions on fun and interesting topics.
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The Difference Maker Revolution is the podcast that will help you grow your photography business by teaching you how to improve your marketing to get better leads, increase conversations with your ideal clients and generate more profit for your photo-based business, whether that is through eliminating the seasonality of your sessions or filling up the calendar of your studio. This show is brought to you by the industry experts Ronan Ryle - Board of Directors of the PPA, Professional Photogra ...
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In this subject, students study current theoretical frameworks for interpreting colonial and postcolonial children's literature and considers a range of evaluative issues entailed in applying these frameworks to different postcolonial texts.
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In this subject, students study current theories of literature, with a focus on genres relating to children's literature as a form of social practice. Topics covered include critical analysis, traditional story forms, modernist and postmodern picture books, emerging formats, fantasy and realistic fiction, non-fiction and poetry.
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Marketing for Childrens Authors with Laurie Wright
Laurie Wright: Children's Author & Marketing Coach
From kindergarten teacher to best selling author, my name is Laurie Wright and I help children’s authors publish and market their books for kids. We talk about productivity, strategies and tactics so that you can grow your impact, even if you only have a few hours a week. I share my biggest AH HAHS, my ups and downs, and I chat with other authors who are busy making their dreams come true. This show is for ambitious #wordnerds who want to make more sales and reach more readers!
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Working on a book? The Inspiration to Publication Podcast walks you through the process of writing and publishing. Award-winning editor, author coach, and author herself, Caroline Smith, MFA, provides tips and tricks for writers through all stages of the process.
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The Chasing Fireflies Podcast is for parents of young children. Its goal is to create family legacy moments that encourage children to communicate with confidence and view their world with a sense of wonder.
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Insights from the Authors of Ancient Faith Publishing
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Let's nerd out where writing, psychology, and business success overlap! On this show, we look at how to ethically apply psychological principles of persuasion. You'll learn compelling copy tips to improve your writing of all lengths for biz. And you'll be ready to become a #1 bestselling published author on Amazon (faster, easier, and cheaper than you thought possible) and make money with your books as you grow your exposure and business. Join host @LaptopLaura, a tall Math and Psychology te ...
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What does it take to get your brilliant story published? Writer and teacher Sophia Bennett (SJ Bennett) and her guests explore the techniques authors use to get writing and create something that agents and editors can get excited about. 'Writing is rewriting' - but sometimes it is also listening. We hope you enjoy the conversation. You can follow us on Twitter at @prepubpodcast
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Do you want to learn how to write for children? The Institute of Children's Literature has taught hundreds of thousands of aspiring writers, and the director of ICL is the host of Writing for Children. Bestselling children's author Katie Davis focuses on the craft of writing for children: how to write a children's book, how to write for children's magazines, how to get paid, and get published. There are listener questions, with answers from the experts at the Institute, plus hard-to-find res ...
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Authors Over 50’s weekly podcast celebrates writers and their journeys to publication. Writing after 50 is a whole story on its own. So, let’s skip to life’s sweetest third and talk with authors about their journey from pen to publish. Welcome. I’m Julia Daily, your host, and I invite you to listen to interviews with writers who’ve achieved their goal of publishing a book just later in life. We’ve seen award lists for Under 30 or Under 40, but I’ve yet to see lists for those who’ve achieved ...
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Oh hi! I'm Kelli, a children’s book author, artist, mom of two, and I'm writing my first novel. This show is for moms who feel that pull toward creativity and want to make space for it again. I talk with self-published authors, New York Times bestsellers, artists, and everyday moms pursuing their creative passions. We talk about writing, art, motherhood, and living an intentional life rooted in purpose and joy. I'm glad you're here! This is the Moms Who Create Podcast.
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What to read, how to read and who to read. Each week, Mint Lounge's Somak Ghoshal speaks to writers from across India and beyond to bring you all the news from the world of books. This is a Mint production, brought to you by HT Smartcast.
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Connecting aspiring authors and illustrators to the world of children's literature. Gather tips, tricks and publishing info, as we celebrate creators, their journeys, and awesome stories.
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I am Australian writer of fiction, poetry, and children’s titles. My writing is predominantly based on life events and is often described as honest, intensely passionate, and often, confronting. I recently made an author appearance at the Book Con and Book Expo America in NYC 2019, as well as in 2018, represented by Lulu Publishing. I also appeared in NYC in 2017 and Chicago 2016, represented by America Star Books. I am a mother of four and when I'm not writing, I am managing Limelight Publi ...
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A podcast about writing and publishing good KidLit, hosted by Author Accelerator Certified Book Coach Sharon Skinner. Talking about the craft of writing children‘s books. A NOTE TO OUR LISTENERS: Christy Yaros, co-founder of the Coaching KidLit podcast, has stepped away to focus her time and energy on other exciting opportunities. I’m deeply grateful for the insight, heart, and dedication she brought to building this podcast and supporting the KidLit community. As we move forward, I’ll be co ...
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There’s a brief paragraph at the end of the book you just read – and chances are the story behind it is just as interesting and inspiring as the story that preceded it. Join Bookstacked writer Saul Marquez as he sits down with Children’s and Young Adult book authors to learn how they discovered writing, broke into publishing, and achieved everything else that happened in between and after.
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The Integrative Health Podcast is hosted by Dr. Jen Pfleghaar. Dr. Jen is a double board certified physician (Emergency Medicine and Integrative Medicine). This podcast is meant to educate and empower about important health topics. Dr.Jen's passion is to get to the root cause of disease and prevent illness. Dr. Jen will feature guests who are experts in their fields and experiences in all things related to Integrative Medicine. From Hashimoto's to Breast Implant Illness, Dr. Jen and her gues ...
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A podcast on writers and writing features interviews with best-selling and acclaimed writers in a wide range of genres including literary fiction, fantasy, children's books, non-fiction, business and much more. Valerie Khoo interviews successful writers on how they approach the writing process and what goes into creating a remarkable piece of work. www.writerscentre.com.au
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Global Footprints Stories, a podcast hosted by Deborah Haile and Jonah Seyum of Tiny Global Footprints, shares stories, tips, ideas, and recommendations from their world travels and best-selling children’s book series, as well as interviews with fellow travelers, authors, and writers. Aspiring author or entrepreneur - adult or kid? Learn from this mother-son team (Jonah is co-CEO and became a best-selling published author at the age of 7!) and be inspired to create and pursue your own dreams ...
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Our podcast will focus less on the WHAT, and more on the HOW and WHY of writing a book. Of course, we will still focus on WHAT our guests write, and discuss books, but we will examine the things that happen behind the scenes – the book of YOU, the writer. The trials and tribulations, the rejections and the successes – we will explore deeper and with greater insight, the authors psyche and process, and the person beneath the book. Hosted by Stuart, Melissa, Emily, and Florianne, we will welco ...
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Sociable Scribes is a weekly podcast hosted by writer & publisher Kim Eley and writer and content marketer, Nakita Rowell-Stevens. Together, they share their expertise on navigating the complex world of publishing and book writing. Their fun wit and humor make this an enjoyable podcast to tune into while learning key tips to improve your writing habits and get published.
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In the Reading Corner is created by Just Imagine for anyone interested in children's books and reading. It is hosted by Nikki Gamble, author of Exploring Children's Literature and co-author of Guiding Readers. Listening to this podcast, you will learn about the latest children's books, learn more about the creative processes of writing and illustrating, discover different viewpoints about topical issues and more. Whether you are a teacher, librarian, parent, bookseller, publisher, writer or ...
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Hosai Mojaddidi has been serving the Muslim community for over 25 years as a teacher, public speaker, author/writer, spiritual counselor and mental health advocate. She is actively involved with her local community and offers talks throughout the year on a range of topics including spirituality, self-development, seerah, women's issues, family/marriage, youth issues, social media literacy/safety, and mental health advocacy. She also promotes social-emotional learning and teaches about emotio ...
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Author Katie Davis hosts Brain Burps About Books as a "fly on the wall" show. It's all about the craft and business of publishing, now including all genres––not just children's books. Interviews with experts cover publishing, creating, promoting, and writing them. Are you an aspiring writer who'd like to know the inside scoop on how others got their books published? Kid's books? Indie books? Non-fiction? Or are you already published and want to hear how to make your book trailer? Maybe you'r ...
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How Kerry Castree Turned Family, Nature & Wellness into a Bestselling Children's Book | Author Spotlight Podcast
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33:15What happens when a grandmother, aromatherapist, and wellness mentor turns her love of family and nature into a heartwarming children’s book? Join Justine Martin, founder of Morpheus Publishing, in this inspiring Author Spotlight interview with Kerry Castree, author of Will and the Magical Sunflower, a story born from her bond with her grandchildre…
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On this week's episode of Local Legends we have a real treat for you: Martin's good long chat with the truly brilliant Mhara Starling! Mhara is a prominent figure in modern Welsh witchcraft. Born and raised on the Isle of Anglesey, she is a native Welsh speaker who brings an authentic, culturally grounded perspective to her practice and teachings. …
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479: Playing Big Means Treating Your Writing Like a Business (Ep 7)
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8:57In this Write Big session, Jenny Nash shares a story from her business mastermind about what it looks like to “play big.” From asking for help to boldly joining the conversation, Jenny shows how these small but brave moves apply directly to the writing life—and why writers need to see themselves as entrepreneurs. A quick dose of inspiration to stop…
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#169 How are seeds made? w/ Leon Perrie. Why don't humans have fur? Why do Hippos have large teeth?
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11:32Welcome to Episode #169 of Everything Under the Sun! This week the naturally talented Leon Perrie gives all the information about how seeds are made! 🌱🫛 We find out why humans don't have fur, and discus the different theories! And for our final question of the day we figure out why hippos have those massive teeth! 🦛🦷 Don't forget, if three question…
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Hi all! In honor of Thanksgiving, we decided to share what we’re doing to get MORE of what we’re grateful for in our writing lives—as in, try not just to give a nod to gratitude but actually increase the things we do to feel it. Enjoy! Are you staring down a holiday shopping list with a haunted look in your eyes? My great big guide to holiday under…
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Episode 38: Author Visit with Anna Rose Johnson
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17:01In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are visiting with Anna Rose Johnson. Anna Rose Johnson grew up fascinated by the early 20th century and now writes historical middle grade novels, including her debut middle grade novel The Star That Always Stays (Holiday House), which was named a Christy Amplify Award winner, a Michigan Notable Book Aw…
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For this month's episode of Magus we're chatting about a genuine icon of esoterica and the occult, Doctor John Dee! Born during the reign of Henry VIII, Dee lived under five fundamentally important English monarchs, and birthed the idea of "The British Empire" over a century before the United Kingdom even coalesced. He spent seven years speaking wi…
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Episode 327: Inventory Management with Lianna Izzo!
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48:45Grace and Alvina continue their Publishing Curriculum series and welcome special guest Lianna Izzo, to talk about inventory management! They cover everything from what is entailed with evaluating how many books to print, as well as the supply and demand of books, and which departments Lianna works with the most. They talk about the difference betwe…
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Yasmin Angoe is an action and psychological suspense thriller author, Library of Virginia People’s Choice Fiction Award finalist, and Anthony-award nominee of the critically acclaimed international Her Name is Knight and domestic psychological suspense Not What She Seems. She is a first-generation Ghanaian American and received the 2020 Eleanor Tay…
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065: Not Just for Business: Leveraging LinkedIn to Launch a Children's Book with Felipe Cofiño
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33:27In this enchanting episode, Gillian sits down with Felipe Cofiño, a seasoned HR executive, thought leader, and now children's book author, to explore how he's using his heartwarming tale "Miranda & Max's Adventure" to captivate audiences on LinkedIn and beyond. Felipe shares his unconventional approach to marketing a children's book on a business-f…
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Natural Amino Acid Therapy for Anxiety, Depression & Mood Balance
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40:51What if your mood struggles aren’t a “chemical imbalance,” but a nutrient imbalance? In this episode of The Integrative Health Podcast, Dr. Jen sits down with functional nutrition therapist Laurie Hammer, founder of the Calm Mom Method, to explore how amino acid therapy can naturally support anxiety, depression, eating disorders, focus issues, and …
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Creating Connections: The Impact of Joy in the Big Balloon Catastrophe
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1:08:08Shannon Turske, a newly minted children's book author, shares her inspiring journey in this episode, highlighting the release of her debut work, *Joy in the Big Balloon Catastrophe*. Shannon reflects on the profound significance of her role as a children's book author, emphasizing the importance of fostering resilience in young readers through enga…
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Elle Marr: Writing Thrillers While Raising Small Children
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19:42Elle Marr is the author of thrillers THE MISSING SISTER (2020), LIES WE BURY (2021), STRANGERS WE KNOW (2022), THE FAMILY BONES (2023), THE ALONE TIME (2024), and YOUR DARK SECRETS (July 30). She is (evidently) a fan of coffee. Her work has been featured in PopSugar, Woman’s World Magazine, Goodreads, Audible, and TV affiliates for CBS, ABC, FOX, a…
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This week we're headed over one of the oldest suspension bridges in the world to explore the history and folklore of Anglesey! Perhaps most famous for being the place where the Romans slaughtered the last of the Druids, we start with St Dwynwen, the Welsh Patron Saint of Lovers, along with Love Spoons and the Anglesey-born fathers of the "Welsh Ren…
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Planning 2026: The Difference Maker Revolution Secret Sauce
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30:03Ready to stop winging it and start winning it? In this episode, Jonathan, Ronan, and Jeanine break down how professional photographers can plan smarter for 2026 without waiting until January, scrambling at PPA, or wasting weeks in “planning mode.” You’ll learn why traditional year-long planning fails creatives, how the 12-Week Year gives you moment…
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In this message, Ed Young teaches that heaven is a real, personal, and pristine place prepared by Jesus for believers, emphasizing the certainty of eternal life, the nature of our resurrected bodies, and the importance of choosing salvation through faith in Christ to secure citizenship in heaven.By Ed Young
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In this message, Ed Young teaches that heaven is a real, personal, and pristine place prepared by Jesus for believers, emphasizing the certainty of eternal life, the nature of our resurrected bodies, and the importance of choosing salvation through faith in Christ to secure citizenship in heaven.By Ed Young
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For our final Three Ravens Live Show release of 2026 we have a Live Q&A hosted by the one and only Treadwells Books! In case you're unfamiliar, Treadwell's is an esoteric bookshop in London specializing in occult and spiritual topics like magic, witchcraft, and world religions. It offers a curated selection of new and secondhand books along with un…
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Eleanor talks to the wonderful storyteller Deborah Winter about her home county of Pembrokeshire, a land of mermaids, pirates and the cry of the raven... Deborah has gained a widespread reputation as an oral storyteller, and performs at festivals and arts events across the UK, including Aberystwyth Storytelling Festival, End of the Road Festival, O…
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477: How to Write What You Love and What Readers Want (Ep 6)
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6:29Jenny Nash builds on her conversation with Mary Laura Philpott to highlight a crucial truth: writing for yourself and writing for readers are two very different things—and they need to happen at the same time. Start from passion, but bring market intention in early, because it shapes everything from structure to genre to how your book will sell. De…
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Episode 326: CHOP SUEY: New Imprint, AI and Library Laws, Literary Travel, and Book Recs with Alison Morris!
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1:05:03Grace Lin and Alvina Ling have an odds and ends episode where they talk about the big news that was recently announced--Alvina is going to be starting a new imprint in the new year! And, the LBYR editorial team is being reorganized. They also talk about how AI is being used by some librarians in Texas to comply with some new book banning laws. And …
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#168 Can whales from Antarctica learn the language of whales from Iceland? w/ Tom Mustill. Why is sea water so cold? Why do you get a runny nose when you come out from the cold?
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14:40Welcome to Episode #168 of Everything Under the Sun! This week the brainy and brilliant Tom Mustill chips in on whether or not whales from Antarctica could communicate with whales from Iceland? 🐳🐋 We find out why the se can be so cold! 🥶🧊🌊 And for our final question of the day we figure out the age old question of why do we get runny noses when we …
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476: Trusting Your Gut with Mary Laura Phillpot (Ep 5)
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24:27In this #amwriting podcast Write Big session, Jennie Nash talks with author Mary Laura Philpott about the surprising choice she made after her acclaimed book Bomb Shelter—to stop writing on purpose. Mary Laura shares how, after pouring everything into that project, her gut told her she didn’t need to rush into another, despite the pressure of “what…
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Episode 4.33 Kerry Downes - That Time Everything Was On Fire
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41:15In this episode of Confessions of a Debut Novelist, I’m talking to Kerry Downes about his contemporary novel That Time Everything Was On Fire. In this episode we discuss why she wrote to feel seen and control the narrative when she was going through IVF, how to make both characters in a dual narrative equally important and to navigate restructuring…
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Episode 37: Author Visit with Millie Florence
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26:39In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are visiting again with Millie Florence! Millie published her first book, Honey Butter, at age 13 and hasn’t stopped since. She’s gone on to publish more whimsical books for middle graders, including the award-winning Beyond Mulberry Glen. Ice Cream with Authors is the podcast that brings mini-author vi…
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For this month's Forgotten Melodies bonus episode we're singing and talking about Witch Songs! As ever, the episode features new arrangements of three traditional folk songs: Witches Reel, Broomfield Hill and Hare Spell, and Martin, Ben and Eleanor chat about the history and context of each. With Witch Trials continuing in Scotland long after they …
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BEVERLY JENKINS is the recipient of the 2018 Michigan Author Award by the Michigan Library Association, the 2017 Romance Writers of America Lifetime Achievement Award, as well as the 2016 Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice Award for historical romance. She has been nominated for the NAACP Image Award in Literature and was featured in both the documen…
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Kelsey Miller is a culture writer based in Brooklyn, New York. She is the author of international bestseller, I'll Be There For You (2018), a pop-culture history of Friends, and the memoir Big Girl (2016). Her work has been featured in New York Magazine, Glamour, Medium, Women's Health, Vulture, Entertainment Weekly, Literary Hub, Refinery29, A Cup…
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064: Revising Your Book for a Shifting Landscape: Lessons from Updating "Business Gold" with Lynnaire Johnston
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32:42How do you keep your nonfiction book relevant when the landscape is constantly shifting? Lynnaire Johnston, LinkedIn expert and co-author of "Business Gold," reveals the behind-the-scenes process of revising and updating the ultimate guide to LinkedIn Company Pages. As Lynnaire and co-author Michelle J Raymond prepare the third edition, she shares …
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This New Blood Test Predicts Longevity—Here’s How
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46:38What if a simple, affordable blood test could reveal how well your cells are functioning—and how long you’re likely to live? In this episode of The Integrative Health Podcast, Dr. Jen sits down with Dr. Darren Schmidt, DC, founder of the Nutritional Healing Center of Ann Arbor, to explore the brand-new MVX Plus (Metabolic Vulnerability Index Plus) …
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Unveiling the Journey of a Rescue Dog: From Texas to North of the Border
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1:18:27Episode 58: Unveiling the Journey of a Rescue Dog: From Texas to North of the Border The salient point of this podcast discussion centers around Judy McGee's profound journey into children's literature, specifically through her book, "Penny Girl's Rescue." This narrative serves not only as a tale of a rescue dog but also as a platform for advocatin…
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Debut novelist Amy Rossi shares her journey as she launches The Cover Girl. Amy Rossi received her MFA from Louisiana State University, and she lives in North Carolina, by way of Massachusetts, with her partner and two dogs. The Cover Girl is her first novel. Learn more at amyrossi.com Special thanks to Net Galley for an early preview copy. Intro r…
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This week, the good ship Three Ravens is pulling into port in the south-westerly Welsh county of Pembrokeshire! Populated in days of yore by 'The Demetae' - the Mead Drinkers - Pembrokeshire was, for a time, known as 'Little England Beyond The Border' as once it was claimed by the Normans, it stayed under their control. With a long legacy in naval …
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What is ‘experimental fiction’?: Clara Chow on travelling, writing about taboo subjects, and having fun
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55:54In this episode of The Writing Life Podcast, Singapore-based writer Clara Chow delves into the world of 'experimental fiction' and why she takes on projects that push against the grain. Clara Chow works across genres of fiction, non-fiction and poetry. Her strange experiments under Hermit Press include obscure prose chapbooks such as The Melancholy…
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Every photographer wants raving clients and endless referrals — but what really creates an unforgettable client experience? In this episode, Steve, Jeanine, and Jonathan pull back the curtain on what separates “just another photo session” from a truly transformational experience that keeps clients coming back — and talking about you to everyone the…
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S5 Ep21: Flash Fiction Contest Runners Up 2025
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44:28Hello writers. Just when you thought the competition was all wrapped up… this week we look at the almost-winners of our big annual comp. Yep, these are the brilliant writers who made the shortlist, but didn’t quite manage to snaffle a place on Sarah’s podium. And here are those five wondrously wizard-like word weavers: Kieran Ahern Jonathon Davies …
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In this message, Ed Young discusses the reality and significance of heaven, emphasizing its true location as God's dwelling, its vast population, meaningful occupations, and profound eternal relationships, urging listeners to live with a heavenly perspective and prepare for their ultimate destiny through faith in Jesus Christ.…
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In this message, Ed Young discusses the reality and significance of heaven, emphasizing its true location as God's dwelling, its vast population, meaningful occupations, and profound eternal relationships, urging listeners to live with a heavenly perspective and prepare for their ultimate destiny through faith in Jesus Christ.…
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For our 50th Local Legends interview episode, we've rustled up author and award-winning storyteller Michael Harvey, and made him talk about the extremely dreamy Welsh county of Radnorshire. Michael is a Welsh storyteller and author with more than 25 years of experience. Gongs include a Major Creative Wales Award and a British Award for Storytelling…
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#167 How do power stations work? w/ Kathy Joseph. How deep can whales go? How does our body produce saliva?
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13:20Welcome to Episode #167 of Everything Under the Sun! This week the the brilliant Kathy Joseph chats to us about how power stations work! 🔋🔌 We discover the deepest depth a whale can go! 🐋🐳 And for our final question of the day we uncover the mysteries of how our body produces saliva! 👅😪 Don't forget, if three questions just aren't enough for you, t…
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475: Ep 475 Publishing Nerd Corner: How Audiobooks are Made
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23:04Jess here. Sarina and I discuss audiobook narration this week and explain how narrators get hired, paid, and dish some inside baseball on audiobook production.By #AmWriting with Jess & KJ
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Grace Lin and Alvina Ling discuss how regret factors into their decision making, and they discuss five styles of decision making, and which style they both fall under. They also talk about the endowment effect and how that factors into their decision making, and their feelings about making mistakes and whether they consider themselves to be careles…
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Episode 36: Author Visit with Katrina Hoover Lee
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16:15In this episode of Ice Cream with Authors, we are visiting with Katrina Hoover Lee. In elementary school, Katrina Lee created Terry, Gary, and Larry to help her and her brother pass the time doing chores on their Wisconsin family farm. She now lives in Elkhart, Indiana, with her husband and three-year-old daughter where she has turned Terry, Gary, …
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Three Ravens Bestiary #20: Wargs and Werewolves
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1:13:39This month's episode of the Three Ravens Bestiary is all about one of our favourite topics - Wargs and Werewolves! We start with J.R.R. Tolkien, exploring how the species of intelligent wolf he invented - the Warg - combined Old English and Old Norse words and ideas, bringing different traditions of werewolf belief crashing into the public consciou…
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063: From Author to Speaker: Leveraging Conference Panels to Boost Your Visibility with Claire E. Jones
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31:44In this insightful episode, I sit down with Claire E. Jones, a multi-talented author, speaker, mentor, and podcaster. Claire shares her journey of transitioning from an author to a sought-after speaker and reveals how aspiring writers can do the same by strategically leveraging conference panel opportunities. She dives into the nitty-gritty of land…
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How to Keep Faith When Healing Feels Hard
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26:50What if failure is the teacher you need in your healing journey? In this episode of The Integrative Health Podcast, Dr. Jen Pfleghaar opens up about resilience, faith, and the lessons hidden in failure. She walks us through her integrative thought process as she unpacks a complex case of POTS, revealing how true healing requires humility, discernme…
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Exploring Food Safety Through Children's Literature: A Tasty Take
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1:02:54Episode 56: Exploring Food Safety Through Children's Literature: A Tasty Take The episode features a profound exploration of the intersection between children’s literature and food safety, as we engage with Jessica McAnelly, the author of "Birdie's Picnic: A Tasty Take on Food Safety." Jessica shares her journey of becoming a children's book author…
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Lori Gold on Writing High Concept Novels in the Age of AI
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21:53Lori Gold discusses her transition from writing young adult to commercial book club fiction. She and Kris chat about writing in the age of Artificial Intelligence. Lori discusses her current works-in-progress, teaching other writers through Grub Street Center for Creative Writing, and her latest novel, Romantic Friction which Sally Hepworth, New Yo…
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On this week's episode we're off to the least populated historic county of Wales, Radnorshire on the Welsh Marches! As for why Radnorshire has been so depopulated and wild for quite so long, it has a lot to do with war, and plenty to do with the Black Death. We discuss how these traumas, combined with the destruction of castles, have left the count…
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S5 Ep20: 2025 Flash Fiction Contest FINAL!
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43:12Lovers of flash fiction… prepare to have your ears blown into absolute blummin smithereens, because this episode is the big reveal of the winners of our annual writing competition, and there’s FIVE HUNDRED SQUIDS up for grabs. Which, as I’m sure you’ll agree, is a serious amount of squids. Think of all the ink you could buy. So, come on in, and hea…
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