About This Writing Thing

Historical women's fiction author Kim Taylor Blakemore joins Sayword on the show to talk about her most recent release, The Good Time Girls, starting her own imprint, what her writing process is like, especially since she is one of those rare authors who exist in the traditional and indie publishing realms, and her favorite writing advice. In addition to western historicals, Kim has three gothic h...

Maggie Giles debut thrilled TWISTED will publish September 19, 2023 through Rising Action Publishing and Blackstone Publishing.  Learn more about Maggie by visiting maggiegiles.com or by finding her on Instagram ( @maggiegiles_ ). Learn more about your host, Sayword B. Eller by visiting saywordbeller.com

Sheila Myers is the author of The Truth of Who You Are (Black Rose Writing 2022). She writes women's fiction and historical fiction, and she is a professor. You can learn more about Sheila and her work by visiting sheilamyers.com .   If you'd like to know more about your host Sayword B. Eller, or sign up for her quarterly newsletter, visit saywordbeller.com .

Gloria is the author of the award-winning 2022 indie release, California Sister. In our interview she speaks about her beginnings in the world of writing at the tender age of eighteen and how her writing has evolved from writing for magazines to writing novels. To learn more about Gloria Mattioni, visit gloriamattioni.com . To learn more about your host, Sayword B. Eller, visit saywordbeller.com  

Women's fiction author Jenn Bouchard is the author of First Course (Touch Point Press, 2021). Her day job for the past 23 years has been teaching social studies to eager high school studies. She is a member of Grub Street, Women's Fiction Writer's Association (WFWA), and The Eleventh Chapter. Her follow up novel, Palms on the Cape is upcoming.   You can learn more about Jenn and her work at jennbo...

Emma Dhesi is an author, podcaster, and book coach located in Edinburgh, Scotland. In this interview she talks about her newest publication, Launch Pad: The Countdown to Writing Your Book (February 2023), her writing life, and her favorite writing advice. We also manage to talk a little bit about the beauty of Edinburgh.  To learn more about Emma visit: emmadhesi.com   To learn more about your hos...

Host Sayword B. Eller interviews women's fiction author Elizabeth Sumner Wafler about her upcoming release, A Cleft in the World, and her journey from school teacher to a multi-published author.  To learn more about Elizabeth visit her website: elizabethsumnerwafler.com . To learn more about her publisher, She Writes Press, visit their website: shewritespress.com . To learn more about your host, S...

Host Sayword B. Eller interviews women's fiction author, Joanna Monahan whose debut, Something Better, will be released by Blue Ink Press on June 20, 2023.  You can find out more about Joanna by going to her website: joannamonahan.com . You can learn more about her publisher Blue Ink Press by going to their website: blueinkpress.com . You can learn more about your host, Sayword B. Eller, by visiti...

Women's Fiction Day is June 8, 2023, so I thought I would invite two of my writing pals on to discuss the changing landscape of the genre, what it means to us, and what we see for the future of women's fiction.    Kerry Chaput is the award-winning author of the Defying the Crown series as well as the upcoming Chasing Eleanor. You can find more information about Kerry and her work at kerrywrites.co...

Season 4 is coming back with more interviews in June 2023! 

Host Sayword B. Eller interviews indie romance author of very spicy things, Leela Lou Dahlin. Leela can be found on TikTok (@leelalouwritesromance). You can also visit her link tree: DahlinGirlAuthor .   To sign up for the ATWT newsletter: saywordbeller.com/podcast To learn how to submit to the ATWT newsletter: saywordbeller.com/submission guidelines To keep up with ATWT on IG: @aboutthiswritingth...

Jere Anthony's work conjures the early aught work of Helen Fielding and Gemma Townley. It's funny without being over the top, and it's touching without being melodramatic. It's also just a bit naughty. I think she's the perfect author to read to escape the blues or just relax and enjoy a glass of wine (or tea, or soda). I, for one, can't wait for you to learn more about her delightful stories.  Pl...

This week I'm sitting down with contemporary indie author Colleen Young to talk about imposter syndrome, Romance and genre acceptance, and the challenges of not feeling "good enough". Colleen has been writing since 2016 and has published 7 full-length novels. In addition, she has also published companion novellas and a short story. You can learn more about Colleen by visiting her website ( colleen...

This week I'm speaking with Contemporary Women's Fiction author Rosey Lee. We talk a little about her debut (coming spring 2024) and a little about her life as a physician, but mostly we talk about her writing journey and what she thinks is the most valuable advice for authors. I hope you enjoy listening to this interview as much as I enjoyed recording it! To learn more about Rosey Lee: roseyleebo...

From her website: "Rosie Wylor-Owen is a USA Today Bestselling author of urban fantasy and paranormal romance books." Her most recent release, Valkyrie Broken, completes her 7-book The Rogue Valkyrie Series. I was fortunate enough to sit down with Rosie (virtually, of course, as she currently lives near London) to discuss her newest release, what's it's like to be an indie author, and was even abl...

Since the recording of this episode, the publication date for Lynn's newest release, What the Monkey Saw, has been pushed to January 24, 2023. Not to worry, though, you can pre-order a copy HERE ! Interested in reading Lynn's work? Visit lynnchandlerwillis.com Find Lynn on social media: Facebook: @lynnchandlerwillis Instagram: @lynnchandlerwillis_author   Want to sign up for About This Writing Thi...

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You can find Dianne C. Braley at: Amazon Instagram diannecbraley.com   You can find Sayword B. Eller at: saywordbeller.com Instagram TikTok: @sayword_b_eller

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When introducing Kerry I mistitled her indie book The Darkness We Carry.  Learn more about Kerry on her website:  KerryWrites.com NOTE: We DO care about static characters. 

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In this episode I challenge you to get a traditionally published book and look for commas after beats. I think if you do find any, their numbers will be few. In this section, I say not to get a self-published title. I mean no offense to self-pubbed authors (of which I am one). What I mean is, it will be much more difficult to find a well-edited self-pubbed work than it will be to find a well-edite...

Is "write for yourself? bad writing advice? Sometimes it absolutely is.    No show notes this week.    Interested in what I'm doing between shows? You can find me on Instagram and Twitter , or you can look for updates on my website: saywordbeller.com .   Thank you for your continued support!

No show notes this time around.    Thank you so much for your continued support of About This Writing Thing.  If you want to know what I'm up to between shows, you can find me on Instagram and Twitter . You can also get updates on my website: saywordbeller.com