Between the Lines

Send a text After three incredible years, the Between the Lines ladies are wrapping things up with a look back on our favorite moments, things we loved, and what comes next. Thank you, listeners, for three great seasons of this podcast!

Send a text How does writer's block impact these authors? And, more importantly, how do they get past it? 

Send a text One of the most important aspects of writing is "voice" but what is it? On this episode, the hosts will talk about the elusive definition of what voice is in regard to writing and how it can impact an author gaining the attention of agents, publishers, and readers.

Send a text In this month's bonus game episode, Sarah takes us back to one of her favorite games: Storymatic. Join along as the hosts have to come up with a story premise on the spot with only three elements to start with.

Send a text We all have characters we love, but what makes them so memorable. On this episode, our hosts will dive into the how they connect with their characters and help readers to do the same.

Send a text Have you ever wondered how audiobooks get made? This episode features audiobook narrator Nancy Peterson, who shares the ins and outs of what it takes to record a book and even shares some of her favorite accents. 

Send a text How decisive are you? It took the four of us over two hours to decide what to wear for a recent book signing. We may need help...

Send a text Do authors remember everything they wrote? In this episode, our share how sometimes a simple question from a reader can be much more complex than anticipated.

Send a text It's a fifth-Wednesday game episode, and Sarah has another goofy game up her sleeve. Join in, play along, and see if you're any better at it than the Between the Lines ladies are!

Send a text From publishing a first book to reaching professional milestones, in this episode we discuss how we measure success in this crazy world of publishing.

Send a text All the Between the Lines ladies write books with romance, swoony love stories, and ample romantic awkwardness. Are they drawing from real life? In today's episode, Sarah digs into the ladies' real-life love stories!

Send a text Esther leaves on a trip without her co-hosts, so Sarah, Traci, and Sian spend the podcast talking about some of their most memorable travels--from the unexpectedly wonderful surprises to their hilariously disastrous adventures. 

Send a text If you've always wanted to know what goes into making a book cover, don't miss this episode! Special guest, Christina Marcano, gives us all the inside scoop.

Send a text You do what for a living? Let's talk about the pros and cons of being an author. 

Send a text Writing rules are always changing. In this episodes, Traci leads the discussion on what the rules are and when breaking them is not only okay, but it's also a good idea.

Send a text The only thing we can plan on is change, right? Special guest Sarah L. McConkie joins us today as we talk about embracing the good in change.

Send a text Kissing Scenes: the best part to write or sheer torture? The Between the Lines ladies have very strong and differing feelings about these crucial and tricky scenes. Join us for a hilarious and ridiculous discussion of this listener-favorite topic.

Send a text Join in as Sarah leads the ladies through laughter-filled game of "Would You Rather? - Author Edition"

Send a text Did you know it was a marketer from our publishing house that decided we needed to make this podcast? Today we invite Amy Parker on to the show to give us some marketing insights and see if she regrets ever coming up with the hare-brained idea of Between the Lines. 

Send a text Everyone enjoys a bit of humor in their reading, but how important is it really?

Send a text Join our hosts as they reflect on their highs and lows from 2023, and find out what they have in store for the year to come.

Send a text Making connections in the writing world can be daunting. Dani Pettrey joins us to share ideas on how it can be done. 

Send a text On today's bonus fifth-Wednesday episode, Sarah quotes from various books written by the Between the Lines ladies to see if her co-hosts can recognize each other's writing, or, more challenging still, recognize their own!

Send a text Today we talk about the ups and downs, pluses and minuses, and the sometimes complicated process of authors writing a book together. Joining the discussion is acclaimed writer Jolene Perry!

Send a text Award-winning author and writing instructor Steven James joins us for this episode of Between the Lines. Join us to hear about his writing journey and soak up some of his wisdom in how the writing world works.