Writers Block Party

Author, PR Stratigist, and Visibility Coach, Sarah Ramsey talks about her background in communications, including working at NASA and the Air Force, plus how she leverages that experience to help authors effectively promote their work You can find out more about Sarah's work with authors at her website, SarahRamsey.com This episode is for Behind the Curtain subscribers, who always enjoy an ad-free...

Author, Editor, Designer, and Founder of Chaos and Ink Books, Sianyn Leigh talks about her journey with her own writing, her experiences with publishing and starting her own small press publishing company. Weaving Magic out of Mayhem. Sianyn also reads one of her poems from a book called "Cryptid Carols to Sing in the Dark." You can find out more about Sianyn's books and more by checking out the w...

Author, Editor, Designer, and Founder of Chaos and Ink Books, Sianyn Leigh talks about her journey with her own writing, her experiences with publishing and starting her own small press publishing company. Weaving Magic out of Mayhem. Sianyn also reads one of her poems from a book called "Cryptid Carols to Sing in the Dark." You can find out more about Sianyn's books and more by checking out the w...

As a life-long lover of books and words, Sharon landed on journalism as a career. As her faith in God grew, so did her desire to write things inspired by Him. Her newest book, Rock of Ages: A Classic Rock Devotional Countdown is scheduled to come out later this year . You can find out more about Sharon's books at Dove Christian Publishers . Just a quick reminder that Behind the Curtain subscribers...

As a life-long lover of books and words, Sharon landed on journalism as a career. As her faith in God grew, so did her desire to write things inspired by Him. Her newest book, Rock of Ages: A Classic Rock Devotional Countdown is scheduled to come out later this year . You can find out more about Sharon's books at Dove Christian Publishers . This episode is for Behind the Curtain subscribers, who a...

Courtney N. Johnson is a middle-school ELA teacher turned storyteller, blending her love of small towns, autumn nights, and slow-burn mysteries into her debut YA thriller. Her new book, Beneath Blackwood has one of my favorite tag lines: Every town has a story - Blackwood has a body count . You can find out more about Courtney's writing and more at her website, CourtneyNJohnson.com . And don't for...

Courtney N. Johnson is a middle-school ELA teacher turned storyteller, blending her love of small towns, autumn nights, and slow-burn mysteries into her debut YA thriller. Her new book, Beneath Blackwood has one of my favorite tag lines: Every town has a story - Blackwood has a body count . You can find out more about Courtney's writing and more at her website, CourtneyNJohnson.com . This episode...

Geoff Williams is a freelance journalist and the author of ten nonfiction books. His articles have appeared in numerous publications, including Cleveland Clinic Magazine, GoodRx.com , AARP, Weight Watchers Magazine, Experian , CNNMoney, CNET , HuffPost, The Washington Post, Newsweek , Entrepreneur magazine, Forbes.com , National Geographic Kids and Business Trends and Insights from American Expres...

Geoff Williams is a freelance journalist and the author of ten nonfiction books. His articles have appeared in numerous publications, including Cleveland Clinic Magazine, GoodRx.com , AARP, Weight Watchers Magazine, Experian , CNNMoney, CNET , HuffPost, The Washington Post, Newsweek , Entrepreneur magazine, Forbes.com , National Geographic Kids and Business Trends and Insights from American Expres...

Thomas L Pelissero is a gifted storyteller who was born and raised in Bessemer Michigan. Known for his sense of humor, and regaling friends and family with colorful stories, he shares with us many nostalgic stories from his memoir Bring One Home. Just a quick reminder that Behind the Curtain subscribers always enjoy an ad-free, early-release version of every weekly episode, plus additional bonus c...

Thomas L Pelissero is a gifted storyteller who was born and raised in Bessemer Michigan. Known for his sense of humor, and regaling friends and family with colorful stories, he shares with us many nostalgic stories from his memoir Bring One Home. This episode is for Behind the Curtain subscribers, who always enjoy an ad-free, early-release version of every weekly episode, plus additional bonus con...

Local writer and poet Amba Elieff shares her writing experience this week and reads several of her poems, which explore the human experience from a variety of different angles. Find out more about her work on her website, Amba Poetry . Just a quick reminder that Behind the Curtain subscribers always enjoy an ad-free, early-release version of every weekly episode, plus additional bonus content, all...

Local writer and poet Amba Elieff shares her writing experience this week and reads several of her poems, which explore the human experience from a variety of different angles. Find out more about her work on her website, Amba Poetry . This episode is for Behind the Curtain subscribers, who always enjoy an ad-free, early-release version of every weekly episode, plus additional bonus content, all f...

Pulitzer Prize nominated Journalist Kevin Williams shares his 30 + years experience with the Amish and his new book on the topic: Not So Simple : My Adventures Among the Amish, Mennonites, Shakers, and Other Plain People . You can find more about Kevin's work with the Amish, including his long-running column The Amish Cook by going to his website, Amish 365 . Just a quick reminder, Behind the Curt...

Pulitzer Prize nominated Journalist Kevin Williams shares his 30 + years experience with the Amish and his new book on the topic: Not So Simple : My Adventures Among the Amish, Mennonites, Shakers, and Other Plain People . You can find more about Kevin's work with the Amish, including his long-running column The Amish Cook by going to his website, Amish 365 . This episode is for Behind the Curtain...

Author of both a YA mystery novel and a children's picture book, author Barabara Johnstone talks about both styles of writing. She also provides an excerpt from her novel Cemetery Ridge. You can find links to her books on her Amazon Author page. Also, I want to give a big thank you to our two newest Behind the Curtain subscribers, Thomas Pelissero and Julie Conway. Thank you both for directly supp...

Author of both a YA mystery novel and a children's picture book, author Barabara Johnstone talks about both styles of writing. She also provides an excerpt from her novel Cemetery Ridge. You can find links to her books on her Amazon Author page. Also, I want to give a big thank you to our two newest Behind the Curtain subscribers, Thomas Pelissero and Julie Conway. Thank you both for directly supp...

Local author Darin Miller talks about his writing and the potential hazards of basing your characters from real life. He also tells us about his multiple series of books all based in the Morrow-verse (from his Dwayne Morrow Mystery series) And he gives us a sample of his newest book: Interception. You can find out about all Darin's books in the Morrow-verse and more by going to his website: Darin-...

Exclusively for Behind the Curtain subscribers. Jim talks about the similarities of song writing and story writing. Plus he gives us three more songs to enjoy. And to all my Behind the Curtain subscribers, THANK YOU for supporting the show!

So, another local author interview - kinda... After all he is a songwriter, right? Jim tells us all about his music, and the story of his process parallels those of authors pretty closely; the writing of the lyrics, the writing of the music to match the lyrics, pitching his music to potential agents. Also, as he points out, many of his songs tell a story - one you can tap your feet to. You can fin...

So, another local author interview - kinda... After all he is a songwriter, right? Jim tells us all about his music, and the story of his process parallels those of authors pretty closely; the writing of the lyrics, the writing of the music to match the lyrics, pitching his music to potential agents. Also, as he points out, many of his songs tell a story - one you can tap your feet to. You can fin...

Scott is the next in my series of local author interviews. Today he talks about his dual creative writing endeavors: his adult horror books (including an excerpt from his most recent book, UnJest) plus his spooky stories for kids. He hosts a weekly podcast called Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids . Scott also talks about his upcoming literary events and promotions. You can find out about all S...

Scott talks about his Adult horror books and provides an excerpt from his most recent book, UnJest. He also hosts a weekly podcast called Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids . You can find out about all Scott's creative endeavors by checking out his page on LINKTREE . This episode is for Behind the Curtain subscribers, who always enjoy an ad-free, early-release version of every episode, plus add...

Christine Lawrence talks about her cozy mysteries in her Wedded Bliss Mystery Series. And Christine should know mysteries - she has a degree in forensic science and experience as a private investigator. You can find out all about Christine and her books by checking out her website, Christine Lawrence Books . This episode is for Behind the Curtain subscribers, who always enjoy an ad-free, early-rel...

Christine Lawrence talks about her cozy mysteries in her Wedded Bliss Mystery Series. And Christine should know mysteries - she has a degree in forensic science and experience as a private investigator. You can find out all about Christine and her books by checking out her website, Christine Lawrence Books . This episode is for Behind the Curtain subscribers, who always enjoy an ad-free, early-rel...