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Send a text You know the Between the Lines ladies now, but what were they like as kids? Sarah's asking the tough questions this week, and the ladies are providing the hilarious childhood anecdotes!

Send a text The Between the Lines ladies are joined today by Jake Stormoen and Ryann Bailey, actors with extensive experience in film, television, and theater to talk about acting, making films, and that ever-so-tricky endeavor: adapting books for the big screen!

Send a text In this episode, Traci leads the discusson about how authors really feel about book signings and author events, and what readers can expect if they attend one. 

Send a text What are the most important characteristics of a romantic hero? Are your top traits the same as ours? 

Send a text In this bonus fifth-Wednesday GAME episode, Sarah peppers the other ladies with one question after another, requiring quick thinking, quick answers, and leading to a whole lot of laughter.

Send a text How do authors choose what to write? In this episode, our hosts will chat about their chosen genres and how they ended up writing in them. 

Send a text Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a bookstagrammer? This week, we have some wonderful guest who have the answers.

Send a text Summertime means reading time! We are letting you in on the secret of our children’s favorite books. 

Send a text It's the start of Season Three of Between the Lines! We're looking back, looking ahead, and laughing all the way into year three!

Send a text Can you guess the character traits we most enjoy including in our books? Listen in to this week’s episode to find out.

Send a text Summer is here, and today we're talking about what makes a great summer read and which books we're excited about. 

Send a text Sarah leads the other ladies in an admittedly ridiculous game of "AI or IRL?"

Send a text The Debut Novel: Guest author Amanda Taylor joins Between the Lines as we discuss the highs and lows of putting your first book out into the world. 

Send a text On today's episode, Sarah leads the discussion about the Between the Lines ladies' reading preferences, unforgiveable reader misdeeds, and all things reading related.

Send a text Most social media posts about an upcoming book are done by people on an author's Launch Team. But what exactly is a writer's Launch Team and what does it do?

Send a text In this episode, our hosts answer questions our listeners have posed on our social media pages. Lots of topics, lots of fun!

Send a text Sarah has another surprise game for the other Between the Lines ladies: rousing rounds of a quick-plotting game perfect for torturing authors.

Send a text In this episode of Between the Lines, USA Today bestselling author Annette Lyon joins us to talk about the joys and difficulties of changing up what we write. Her newest release, "Just One More" can be found wherever books are sold.

Send a text In this episode, Esther leads the discussion about the challenges authors face in balancing their real lives with their fictional worlds. 

Send a text Have you ever wondered how authors get paid? In this episode, our hosts will discuss royalties, advances, and the nuts and bolts of author finances.

Send a text Sian leads the discussion on our favorite secondary characters, how they are used in fiction, and how authors use them to bring a story to life.

Send a text In what point of view is your favorite novel written? Join us as we discuss what point of view is, and how it affects story.

Send a text Is it possible that a book's setting is as important as its characters? Join us this week as we discuss the wonder of using our writing to transport readers to another place and time.

Send a text Join us as we chat with our special guest, Ganel-Lyn Condie, about how we can create an authentic and healthy presence on social media.

Send a text In this episode, Traci leads the discussion on how the authors create their characters. Enjoy exploring the magic of how these fictional friends come to life.