Between the Edits

Welcome back to Between the Edits ! This week, I sat down with Bethany the Bookworm Girl, a Communications student and Bookstagrammer with a passion for clean fiction and increasing literacy rates among children. We discuss how she settled on her degree in Communications, why Bookstagram actually helped her grow her confidence as a reader, and how understanding media literacy and general literacy...

In this week’s episode, I sat down with independent author, illustrator, and map designer, Adam Bassett. He is the author of a collection of sci-fi short stories, a full length novel, and (as of today!) a resource book for authors looking to learn about setting design! We enjoy an in-depth discussion of his full-length novel, Copper Skin, Oaken Lungs , and I get the opportunity to pick his brain a...

In this week’s episode, I sit down with someone you might recognize if you’re active in the Substack sphere — Thomas Salerno! This is an excellent episode with a great breadth of topics, and I’m excited to share it with you. We discuss pop culture and some of the nuances of modern storytelling, what it’s like to write within the children’s narrative non-fiction genre, the themes behind your favori...

In this week’s episode, I’m joined by the lovely ladies from the Tea and Tales Writer’s Podcast: Sara Sampson and Madlené Nel. After they met in an international writer’s group, the two writers realized they could spend hours talking about the craft of writing and the lessons they learned about publishing. When another member of the group suggested they would be perfect for a podcast, the two coul...

In this week’s episode, I sat down with author and bioethicist, Samantha Stephenson! Samantha has developed a career that aims to answer the fundamental question: What does it mean to remain fully human? With her background in bioethics and religion, she has contributed to several publications and written her own articles and essays addressing various topics in today’s world that raise important q...

In this week’s episode, I sat down with Marketing and Communications Specialist, Stephanie Selander! We discuss how she started her writing journey with a Masters in Creative Writing and teaching other students the fundamental aspects of writing. She shares how she transitioned into marketing and communications and learned to appreciate finding the human need in every project. She now focuses prim...

In this week’s episode, I sit down with Independent Author Natalie Palmer! She is the author of the Second Kiss trilogy and specializes in creating clean teen fiction and romances. We discuss how she started writing between her children’s nap times, what it was like switching from traditional publishing to independent publishing, and how her experiences as a mother and Christian have influenced he...

Welcome to the debut episode of Between the Edits, Season 2! This podcast is designed to talk with anyone and everyone about anything and everything books, and I have so many exciting interviews and discussions to come. Book editor Shannon Winton of Tomeworks Edits joins me for this excellent open to the brand new season. We discuss developmental editing and how it differs from beta reader feedbac...

In this episode, I interviewed independent author Alexandra Wendt. We discussed her journey as an author for her debut novel (including a few twists along the way), why her debut novel was, in fact, her debut novel, and the importance that coming to a deep understanding of her faith played in the entire process! Toward the end, Alexandra shares her best piece of advice for choosing joy even when i...

In this episode, I had the delight of sitting down with author and bookstagrammer, Madison Unruh. She shared how she came to love the fiction genre, how it shaped her faith from a young age, and eventually, how reading fiction with faith in mind influenced her perspectives on worldview and writing. Madi takes us through how she fits writing into her busy schedule and what the writing and publishin...

In this episode, Sophie Riley and I discuss her life-long love of storytelling, her journey into the publishing industry, and how to build meaningful connections in the industry. We also talk about how she and a friend co-founded NovelBound, a writing community and resource center for next generation authors. Writers who are curious about traditional publishing will glean lots of helpful informati...

In this episode, independent author Kiana Alexandria and I discuss her debut novel. We explore themes like empathy, hope, and good and bad decisions. She shares how she fell in love with reading, began writing, and plans to expand the Etheris series. Featuring an ad and affiliate link for the Tertulia for Authors Website Builder! Support Kiana: @storytellingwithkiana (Instagram) kianaalexandria.co...

In this episode, independent author Aly Moon and I discuss her debut novel, future books, and our book reading and writing pet peeves. This is a lighthearted, fun exploration of trends in the book world (and we make sure to poke fun at ourselves, too!). Do you share any of our pet peeves? Do you disagree with some? Let us know in the comments! Featuring an ad and affiliate link for a customizable...

In this episode, independent author Erin Phillips and I discuss her journey from child storyteller, to musical writer and producer, to indie Christian author! She shares important lessons she learned along the way relating to both successful indie authorship as well as her faith. Featuring an ad and affiliate link for a customizable embosser perfect for book lovers! Support Erin: @erinphillipsauth...

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Lynda Hammes, co-founder of Tertulia: The Co-op Bookstore for Avid Readers. We discuss why Tertulia is unique, what it means to be a co-op, and why Lynda feels so passionate about preserving books – the oldest and yet most unique technology we have at our fingertips. We also dive into the Tertulia for Authors Website Builder and why it’s such a great resource for...

In today’s episode, I chat with Ariel Keith of Scarlet Quill Editing! We discuss her experiences with editing for publishers as well as indie authors, noting differences between academic, nonfiction, and fiction editing. She shares how she made the transition to editing fiction novels and changes she’s seen in the editing industry over time. Together we explore some of the unique challenges editor...

Welcome to the debut episode of Between the Edits ! This podcast is designed to talk with anyone and everyone about anything and everything books, and I have so many exciting interviews and discussions to come. Bailey Pendleton from The Crafty Bookstore joins me for the inaugural episode. We discuss how she started her independent, online bookstore, what life looks like for her as she builds her d...