On Writing

Welcome back to On Writing! In this episode, New York Times Bestseller JD Barker returns to talk about his experience writing T he First Scarlet Door , the prequel to his best selling 4MK Trilogy . JD shares best bets valuable to any writer looking to go back in time with their characters. Check out JDBarker.com to learn more! Join the Christmas in July Superhero Book Drive! Donate a book to a chi...

Welcome back to the show! This week Rob interviews Brian K. Morris, a writer of "New Pulp" (among other things). The conversation also includes tapping into the public domain and getting involved with anthologies. Check out Brian's work at RisingTide. Pub Check out Rob's new picture book, Fly Like a Penguin available for perorder and shipping out this month! Use code PODCAST for...

On this week's episode, Serena (also know by her Fan Fiction handle Halfling_Gummy_Bear) shines a light on the world of Fan Fiction and shares info about her Lord of the Rings inspired story, If you'd like to read Serena's work, you can do so HERE Rob's new picture book Fly Like a Penguin releases this month! CLICK HERE to preorder yours now! Use Coupon Code PODCAST for 15% off the...

On this episode of On Writing, Rachael Salten joins the conversation and shares her middle-grade novel, Faylinn: The Cup of the Sidhe. Raechel shares how she blends Celtic folklore with modern storytelling to create her world as well as details from her 17 year journey to complete her dream of writing her first book. Check out Rachael's LinkTree for more information about her and Faylinn: The...

Thanks for checking out our podcast! This week's guest is Jean Davis, writer of Spec-Fic (horror, sci-fi, and fantasy). Jean writes multiple genres and for all age groups. She also travels to book events with LIVE CHICKENS and shares how that all started! Go to JeanDavisAuthor.com to check out Jean's latest book Siphon and more! For more information about Rob and Super Penguin, head over t...

On this episode, Rob chats with author Cindy Lynn Sawyer on her books Remy's Sticky Situation and The Wonder of Under . Cindy shares her story behind becoming an author and the importance of teaching STEM and SEL in her books. For more information about Cindy and her work, head over to designed2glow.com For more information about Rob and Super Penguin, check out SuperPenguinBook.com Music from...

On this episode of On Writing , Meg Hamand returns to the show to take a deeper dive into her book Diamonds in Auschwitz. She shares her process of balancing history and fiction, the struggles between getting an agent and landing a book deal, and more! For more information on Meg and to purchase her book, head over to MegHamandAuthor.com and make sure to follow her on Facebook and Instagram ! The...

On this episode of On Writing , Rob talks with Danville's own, Michael Kasper and his book, At the Heart of Danville: The History of Bresee Tower. We'll discuss the ins and outs of the non-fiction genre, why this building is so significant and how Michael's love of running led to the creation of this book. For more information about Michael and his book, check out RunDanville.com For m...

On this episode o f On Writing , Rob chats with Aaron Mizell (also known by his pen-name C.R. Guardian) and his book Guild of Four, a psychological horror involving an underground society of assassins . Aaron shares his experience writing the book as well as writing retreats, indie publishing, and how he accidentally caught the eye of the FBI whie creating his book. For more information about Aaro...

Today we talk to Camille Starkey, a longtime friend of Rob's who co-wrote a children's book as a tribute to her Grandpa Al. In Ponder Lake , Camille uses fish characters to tell the story of Molly the Minnow and her friend Al, who is struggling with Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Camille talks about why and how the book was made, and how she is helping others through the book. You can purchase...

We are BACK for Season 2 of On Writing with a very special guest, Shawn Lamb. Shawn's writing journey began as a freelance TV writer for BraveStarr. Years later, she wrote her first fantasy novel at her daughter's request...and it grew into a 10-book series PLUS prequels, spinoffs and more! We discuss all these things and more in our Season 2 Premiere! For more information about Shawn and...

It's the final show of 2025 and Season 1 of the show! Thanks for going on this ride with us! If this is your first time listening, welcome to the On Writing! Each episode is a different interview with a writer including authors, TV & Movie writers, comic books, fiction, non-fiction and so much more. Today's guest is E.S. Fein, an indie author of multiple sci-fi and fantasy novels. In t...

Welcome to On Writing! A podcast that interviews authors from all over the country to talk about their books and their journeys in becoming authors. Each episode will have a different guest. We will be interviewing authors of both fiction and non fiction, and all genres will be explored throughout the show's run. This episode's guest is Jaz Green, also known as Sonesta Wilde. She is a fell...

Welcome to On Writing! A podcast that interviews authors from all over the country to talk about their books and their journeys in becoming authors. Each episode will have a different guest. We will be interviewing authors of both fiction and non fiction, and all genres will be explored throughout the show's run. This episode's guest is Emily Chappell, a children's book author who penn...

Welcome to On Writing! A podcast that interviews authors from all over the country to talk about their books and their journeys in becoming authors. Each episode will have a different guest. We will be interviewing authors of both fiction and non fiction, and all genres will be explored throughout the show's run. This episode's guest is Dr. Paracosm, a middle grade author who writes in mul...

Welcome to On Writing! A podcast that interviews authors from all over the country to talk about their books and their journeys in becoming authors. Each episode will have a different guest. We will be interviewing authors of both fiction and non fiction, and all genres will be explored throughout the show's run. This episode's guest is Richard Mills from Sentinel Studios. Richard writes a...

Welcome to On Writing! A podcast that interviews authors from all over the country to talk about their books and their journeys in becoming authors. Each episode will have a different guest. We will be interviewing authors of both fiction and non fiction, and all genres will be explored throughout the show's run. This episode's guest is Steven from Finding God in Video Games and the co-aut...

Welcome to On Writing! A podcast that interviews authors from all over the country to talk about their books and their journeys in becoming authors. Each episode will have a different guest. We will be interviewing authors of both fiction and non fiction, and all genres will be explored throughout the show's run. This episode's guest is Jeremiah Friedli. Jeremiah is the author of CORE: Dec...

This recording is from our live podcast recording at the Beyond the Book Festival in Knox, Indiana on September 6, 2025. Authors include: Stephen Mizell Book Link Facebook Aaron Mizel (writing as CR Guardian) Website Book Link Facebook Instagram Jonathan Janz Book Link⁠ Facebook Instagram Megan Hamand Website Facebook Instagram Book Link More about Beyond the Book Festival

Welcome to On Writing! A podcast that interviews authors from all over the country to talk about their books and their journeys in becoming authors. Each episode will have a different guest. We will be interviewing authors of both fiction and non fiction, and all genres will be explored throughout the show's run. This episode's guest is Tyler Blue who has written several sports books for k...

Welcome to On Writing! A podcast that interviews authors from all over the country to talk about their books and their journeys in becoming authors. Each episode will have a different guest. We will be interviewing authors of both fiction and non fiction, and all genres will be explored throughout the show's run. This episode's guest is Dr. Gilly Kahn, a clinical psychologist, ADHD advocat...

Welcome to On Writing! A podcast that interviews authors from all over the country to talk about their books and their journeys in becoming authors. Each episode will have a different guest. We will be interviewing authors of both fiction and non fiction, and all genres will be explored throughout the show's run. This episode's guest is Alfred Muller, an Urban Fantasy author from Tennessee...

Welcome to On Writing! A podcast that interviews authors from all over the country to talk about their books and their journeys in becoming authors. Each episode will have a different guest. We will be interviewing authors of both fiction and non fiction, and all genres will be explored throughout the show's run. This episode's guest is Dawn Caldwell. She tells historical fiction tales for...

Welcome to On Writing! A podcast that interviews authors from all over the country to talk about their books and their journeys in becoming authors. Each episode will have a different guest. We will be interviewing authors of both fiction and non fiction, and all genres will be explored throughout the show's run. This episode's guest is Britton George, author of Ten Days to Peace. Britton&...

Welcome to On Writing ! A podcast that interviews authors from all over the country to talk about their books and their journeys in becoming authors. Each episode will have a different guest. We will be interviewing authors of both fiction and non fiction, and all genres will be explored throughout the show's run. This episode's guest is Christina Dixon, author of children's book, I am...