Rock Paper Write Podcast

Listen as Maria Leonard Olsen shares her inspirational book, 50 After 50: Reframing the Next Chapter of Your Life.  She talks about how she made lists to come up with the 50 new experiences, how she is able to do so many different things and a little about her amazingly talented son.  She has a podcast, Becoming Your Best Version, and so much more.  Go to her website or Instagram page to learn mor...

Listen as Brendan talks about the latest novel, Carved From Wood, in his Crafting Humanity Series and how it all started with the first book, Cut From Stone.  Brendan talks about his inspiration for the setting and how that came from an experience he had in the Peace Corps in Costa Rica.  He also talks about character development, the writing process and the future of the series.  Brendan will be...

Listen as Lauri Fitz-Pegado talks about how experiences have taken her around the world as she shares her memoir of her journey through the arts, activism, and diplomacy.  Lauri's memoir has been called "A Love Letter about Friends and Family". In Dancing in the Dash, the author explores her life’s journey, and how her training in dance helped establish the skills—balance, endurance, perseverance—...

Listen to Deborah Kalb talk about her debut adult fiction novel, Off to Join the Circus .  She also talks about her podcast Rereading our Childhood  and her blog, Book Q&As with Deborah Kalb  where she interviews local authors.  She has written fiction for kids and nonfiction for adults as well.  Check her out to learn more! You can find her at: deborahkalb.com (Website) deborahkalbbooks.blogs...

Listen as Dr. Jaya Viswanathan shares the inspiration for writing about the fascinating world of infant sensory development.  She talks about her artwork, the group she joined that gave her artistic feedback and how she organized Baby Senses. Jaya also talks about her new podcast, Know Brainer!  Tune in as her guests talk about their career advice and wisdom from very diverse areas of science and...

Listen as Jacque talks about character development, use of BETA readers and her writing process tips.  She also talks about where she finds inspiration and how she's able to fluidly work between projects.  Her book Murder in Georgetown is the first of a 5 part Academic Mom Mystery Series.  Read to find out if Cara can solve the crime or will it be a case of the housekeeper did it? The next book, M...

Listen as Dian talks about her experience of teaching abroad with her husband in Thailand, the phrase "mai pen rai" and what that means as well as the process of writing her memoir as a means to live (re-live) one's own unique life.  Dian is currently teaching at Washington English Center in Washington, D.C. which she mentions and also talks about her experience with teaching yoga and what it was...

Listen as Andrea Emily Stumpf shares information about the new translations of her great-great-grandmother's writings from the nineteenth century.  Sayyida Salme bint Said also known as Emily Ruete went from only learning how to read to becoming the first Arab woman to publish a book.  Andrea also speaks about the self-publishing writing process to bring these books into print as well as audio. Th...

Discover how a simple Facebook post led author Karen Batshaw to immerse herself in Greek culture, sparking the inspiration for her book Echoes in the Mist. In her research, she uncovered the tragic story of Greece during World War II. Karen shares the historical context, her creative process, and how her work resonates with contemporary issues in her latest novel, Song of Memory: A World War II Ho...

Listen as Patrick discusses his writing journey for Pierce, his debut crime fiction novel. Discover why he chose a janitor as the protagonist, what drew him to crime fiction, and how his involvement with the Maryland Writer's Association—and its conference—helped him connect with his publishing company.  His next novel, Absolution, will be out in April of 2025. You can find Patrick at: Instagram &...

Listen as Atousa shares what motivated her to transform fear based living to a life of love and magic and her suggestions for how to overcome fear.  She talks about her practice, how she became to consider herself an alchemist, her experience with self-publishing and her connection to the Kensington Row Bookshop.  The NYC Journal listed her as one of the Top 30 Inspiring Women to Look out for in 2...

Listen to Eugene L. Meyer talk about his inspiration for writing, the research process (with some surprises), some information about the book and the parallels in today's struggles for justice and equality.  Be sure to follow his blog. You can find Eugene L. Meyer at: @genemeyer.bsky.soc www.eugenelmeyer.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/home.php# LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/genem...

Listen as Catherine Hand shares when she first read A Wrinkle in Time as a ten-year-old, how the book emphasizes overcoming darkness and how she worked with Madeleine L'Engle and Norman Lear. You can hear her messages of hope and inspiration as she speaks, her words are so uplifting. You can find her at:@becomingawarriorbook

Listen as Clark Thomas Riley talks about how he reimagined characters from Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility in his latest book.  Clark also shares his historical research and the most challenging aspect of writing this story.  You can find him at: https://www.facebook.com/DrRiley His other titles are: Patchwork, A Pioneer's Story What If They Lied (just a little)? Dots: Cancer Sleuthi...

Listen as David Simmons talks about the themes of his story, the style of his writing, his love for Baltimore and how rap music inspired him. David is also the author of Ghosts of West Baltimore.  You can find him at: Twitter/X = @WholeTimeDavid, Facebook = @WholeTimeDavid, Instagram = @ToppDoggHill

Rock Paper Write with your host, Amy L. Watkins, coming to you soon from Kensington Row Bookshop.  Join us as we interview local authors.