Ink in Your Veins

In which Daphne Fama has some incredible advice on how to open a wound in your heart in order to make your book really matter.  Daphne Fama was born in the American South, embedded in its tight-knit Filipino community. When she’s not writing stories about monsters and the women who love them, she’s writing about video games. And when she’s not writing, she’s spending every minute adoring her...

Brian not only writes but also illustrates his incredibly popular books —this epic interview will blow you away! Brian Selznick’s books have sold millions of copies, garnered countless awards worldwide, and have been translated into more than 35 languages. He broke open the novel form with his genre-breaking thematic trilogy, beginning with the Caldecott Medal-winning #1 New York Times bestseller...

In which Sacha challenges Rachael to let go of some stuff and Rachael, unsurprisingly, balks. 🏠 INK VILLAGE! Click here for the details! 🎉 Unstuck is now available HERE ! Ink In Your Veins: How Writers Actually Write (and how you can, too) Writing doesn't have to be so hard. With internationally bestselling author Rachael Herron, learn how to embrace ease, reject perfectionism, and finally creat...

How can you tell if what you’re worried about in your writing is your intuition being smart or your anxiety spiraling out of control? Don’t miss this episode to find out!  Elizabeth Greenwood i s the critically acclaimed author of Everyday Intuition, Love in the Time of Incarceration, and Playing Dead . Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Atlantic, and more. She t...

Don’t miss this gorgeous episode in which we talk about what it takes to stay on the road to publication (and what it feels like to get there).  Virginia Evans is from the northeastern United States. She attended James Madison University for her bachelor’s in English literature, as well as Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland, for her master’s of philosophy in creative writing. She lives in Win...

Should you take a writing retreat? If so, how do they work? Ben and Rachael also talk about the all-consuming vortex of writing as well as battling imposter syndrome.  Ben C. Davies is a Californian-based author whose debut short story collection, And So I Took Their Eye, will be published by Bridge House, July 17 2025. Originally from the UK, his short fiction has appeared in journals such a...

You HAVE to hear this episode. How did doing just one thing change everything for Jen Butler? Listen, and be amazed, friends. And then go be amazing, too.  Jen Butler is a Barnes & Noble bestselling author, dark comedy screenwriter, and one of ISA’s Top 25 Screenwriters to Watch. Her work blends absurdity, emotional truth, and big existential questions... often through the lens of recover...

Emma Knight tells us how to bring character’s to life by inhabiting their bodies to make them more real, as well as how the written word can have shocking, real-world consequences!  Emma Knight is an author, journalist, and entrepreneur. Her writing about books, maternal health, and more has appeared in Literary Hub, British Vogue, The Globe and Mail, and The Walrus. Emma lives in Toronto wit...

In which we talk about nervous system regulation, Rachael’s desire for ease, and Sacha’s desire to GET HER BOOK DONE!  🏠 INK VILLAGE! Click here for the details! 🎉 Unstuck is now available HERE ! Ink In Your Veins: How Writers Actually Write (and how you can, too) Writing doesn't have to be so hard. With internationally bestselling author Rachael Herron, learn how to embrace ease, reject pe...

What’s the hardest part of writing? Putting on those running shoes! Join us in this delightful chat about trusting your subconscious, leaving yourself breadcrumbs and following your joy, with Rosie Evylin.  A kiwi currently living in Australia, Rosie Evylin escapes from the chaos of the world by diving into a magical world of witches and romance. She writes books with strong female characters...

Rachael's been dying to share this interview with you! No one knows voice better than Greta Morgan, and today, she shares the wisdom she's learned the hard way. Greta Morgan is a musician, songwriter, and storyteller who began her career at age 16 and has since performed worldwide. She was a touring member of Vampire Weekend, accompanied Jenny Lewis, and has released eight records fronting her own...

Aime Austin is the author of the Casey Cort and Nicole Long legal thriller series, weaving sharp social commentary into gripping crime fiction. Born in Brooklyn, Aime graduated from Smith College and Cornell Law School before practicing family and criminal law in Cleveland, Ohio. She now splits her time between Los Angeles and Budapest, writing thrillers, hosting the podcast A Time to Thrill, and...

How do you know that dream of yours is worth pursuing? And when do you take yourself seriously? When is a retreat worth it?  Holly Bowen is an emerging author of young adult fantasy and contemporary women’s fiction. By the Moon is Holly’s debut novel. Holly lives in the lakeside town of Taupō, New Zealand, with her partner, two young sons, and a sad lack of a canine companion. When she’s not...

In which Sacha makes a truly shocking announcement! Don’t miss this one!  Also mentioned: https://heidimcintyre.com/coach/ 🏠 Ink Village! Check it out here: http://rachaelherron.com/inkvillage 🎉 Unstuck is now available here: https://rachaelherronbooks.com/ Ink In Your Veins: How Writers Actually Write (and how you can, too) Writing doesn't have to be so hard. With internationally bestselli...

In which Savannah and Rachael talk about selling a book without an agent , and moving from non-fiction to fiction and using podcasts as research for jobs you haven’t had (so smart!)  Savannah Carlisle writes heartwarming romance novels with idyllic beach settings. Her stories transport readers to fun and quirky small towns where friends feel like family. Savannah jokes that she's living her o...

Insomnia, helpful ? Elisabeth and Rachael chat about how insomnia can be something good, instead of something dreaded, as well as how overwriting can give you exactly what you need to work with!  Elisabeth Dini is a lawyer and former prosecutor of war crimes and crimes against humanity at the International Criminal Court. Born in Nevada, Elisabeth currently lives in The Netherlands with her h...

Emily Golden and Rachel May are the founders of Golden May : https://goldenmayediting.com/ Their joint love of amazing stories and mutual fascination with writing craft evolved into a book coaching business devoted to helping tenacious writers develop the unique writing craft, process, and mindset that works for them—because every writer is different. If you’re ready to stop fighting what your wri...

Nicole and Rachael talk about what success might look like on any given (changing) day, as well as how to find trust in ourselves as writers, accessing solitude, and how taking ourselves seriously is a deep kindness.  NICOLE GRAEV LIPSON is the author of the memoir-in-essays Mothers and Other Fictional Characters . Her writing has been awarded a Pushcart Prize, selected for The Best American...

In which Sacha is in a MUCH better place than she was last time (Kickstarter success! but it’s more than that) and Rachael talks us through a thought ladder exercise, manifesting for people who don’t love that word (which Sacha does).  🏠 INK VILLAGE! Click here for the details! 🎉 Unstuck is now available HERE ! Ink In Your Veins: How Writers Actually Write (and how you can, too) Writing doe...

Celebrating 500 episodes! What’s my favorite thing about podcasting? Listen in!  And then you’ll love this gorgeous chat on magic, listening for the yes, and tuning into what YOU need as a writer.  Iris Beaglehole is the enchanting author of the spellbinding Myrtlewood Mysteries series. As a self-identified druid, witch, and aspiring astrologer, Iris weaves magic into her stories and tak...

Today we're talking about writing as refuge, a place that's always waiting for you. We also talk about how writing and revision is layering, and about how to believe our characters are real people - don't miss this!   Aimee Phan was born and raised in Orange County, California. She received her BA in English from UCLA and her MFA from the Iowa Writers' Workshop. She is the author of two...

How do you talk about your writer-self on TedX and make a difference to listeners? Catriona spills the tea everything, as well making the very good case to let potential readers make up their own minds about our books!  Catriona Turne r is a Scottish writer and editor. Before living abroad, she worked as an English teacher in Scottish schools. She has since spent fourteen years globally mobil...

Should you use a critique partner? How do you find them? What should you watch out for?  Amy Nielsen spent twenty years as a youth librarian sharing her love of books with young readers. She is the author of Goldilocks and the Three Bears: Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder, It Takes a Village: How to Build a Support System for Your Exceptional Needs Family, and the Florida Book Award win...

Sarito Carroll is an author whose childhood was shaped by the chaotic, free-love world of the Osho Rajneesh movement, where she experienced both a deep sense of belonging and the wounds of neglect and sexual misconduct. Her debut memoir, In the Shadow of Enlightenment , unravels the complexities of growing up in a cult, the struggle to break free, and the long journey toward healing and self-accep...

In which we talk about Rachael’s new Ink Village and Sacha’s warehouse shenanigans! 🏠 INK VILLAGE! Click here for the details! 🎉 Unstuck is now available HERE ! Ink In Your Veins: How Writers Actually Write (and how you can, too) Writing doesn't have to be so hard. With internationally bestselling author Rachael Herron, learn how to embrace ease, reject perfectionism, and finally create your per...