The Author's Way Podcast

In this episode, I sit down with John Ryland , author of ten books in the Southern Gothic and dark psychological suspense genres. John grew up surrounded by the folklore and ghost stories of the South, which shaped his passion for storytelling from an early age. We talk about his journey from writing at 14 to self-publishing, and eventually moving into traditional publishing. John opens up about t...

Guest: Andrew Brümmer Author of "Leading Magnanimously" and "You Decide" Episode Summary In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Andrew Brummer, an author who transformed a career setback into a publishing success story. After facing an unexpected job transition in March 2024, Andrew discovered his calling as a writer and has since published two books focused on leadership and networking. He s...

In this captivating episode of The Author's Way Podcast, join us as we delve into the dynamic world of writing and book marketing with the incredibly talented Amy Lyle. As a successful author with two published books under her belt, Amy shares her invaluable insights, experiences, and expertise on navigating the intricate path of the literary landscape. Amy Lyle doesn't just stop at writing; she's...

In this episode, we launched our new book The Author's Way Journal: A 90-Day Journey to Finding Your Voice. This episode is part our of in-person series held at the Buckhead Club in Atlanta, GA where we hold podcast recording party in front of a live audience. My colleague, Britt Anderson, acted as the moderator in this episode and interviewed Author, Jennifer Wright. We talked about: Jennifer's s...

In this episode, Jennifer had an opportunity to meet with a group of successful women from Chief and talk about writing their books. We talked about: The value of sharing your story and experiences and how it can help you and your community Moving past limiting beliefs that might be preventing you from sharing your voice How to identify and write for your audience Forms of content that you can cre...

In this episode of The Author's Way podcast we spend time with Preston Poore, Author of Discipled Leader: Inspiration from a Fortune 500 Executive for Transformation Your Workplace by Pursuing Christ. We explore a number of topics from talking about the Radio City Music Hall Rockettes, to standup comedy to using procrastination to how he wrote and uses his book. In one poignant moments he talks ab...

In this new episode of The Author's Way Podcast: The Journey to Finding Your Voice, we meet at Buckhead Club in Atlanta for the Meet the Author event presented by Buckhead Club Book Club. I had a chance to have a great conversation with Kwame Johnson, Author and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta. He shared about his story from growing up in Syracuse, becoming influenced to take a pa...

In this episode of The Author's Way Podcast, we talk with Liz Lazarus, author of Thrillers: Free of Malice , Plea for Justice and Shades of Silence. Liz began her writing career based on a personal experience that she carried for years and finally decided that she had to write about it. Her first thriller was based on an experience from college. Liz shares with us some important points for every w...

On this episode of the The Author's Way Podcast we are doing a live recording at the Buckhead Club in Atlanta, Georgia. I talked with Cathryn Marshall about her two books: Virtual Wealth: How to Create Revenue and Amazing Relationships and Simple Fat Burn: Three Steps to Becoming Fit & Lean. See the links below for the option to purchase those books. We talked about the process of getting star...

This week we are joined by Dr. Anthony Perdue Founder and CEO of Leadstrong, LLC, a leadership development and coaching firm. helps leaders improve employee and team engagement through purpose, emotional intelligence, and strengths-based leadership development training, coaching, and consulting. He is a GALLUP® Certified Strengths Coach, an MHS Certified Emotional Intelligence Coach and holds a CD...

We took a short hiatus at the beginning of the year and are now back with some great content. One of the changes we are making for 2023 is the use of themes. We will pick a theme all around writing your book and the next few episodes will be all around that theme. If you're looking for a specific topic, you'll be able to easily find multiple episodes on that topics. Today, and for the next few epi...

Do you have a book idea in your head, but you haven’t put it to paper because you don’t know where to start? In this episode, Jennifer and Zack talk about the process of writing and publishing your story. They strongly believe that everyone has a story to tell and it's important for people to hear it. They break down great tools and strategies that can help you develop a clear vision for your stor...

Our traumas don’t define us, but they can hold us back. In this episode, we chat with Zack Knight, the author of Legacy of Love: A Journey to Self-Mastering . He digs deep into how this book has helped him learn about himself and how he uses that knowledge to help other people. Jennifer and Zack discuss the story behind his book, how it came together, and why it was a unique way to heal from traum...

Are you curious about how to start or continue your writing process successfully? In this new Q&A session, Jennifer gives great advice on how to increase your writing presence on LinkedIn, and how the right path to finding more time to write. She breaks down different alternatives to tell your story if you don't want to write a book and delves into how many books you can work on at the same ti...

Are you willing to find your inner strength and courage? In this episode, Steph Katzovi digs deep into her writing journey, and when she decided it was time to leave her corporate job. She points out the importance of having a support system, and how this motivated her to pursue her dream of writing HurriCamp! Steph talks about the challenges she faced while writing it, as well as the different me...

Do you love the story you're living? In this episode. Brian Perry discusses the importance of storytelling and how it can be used to connect with others, share one's expertise, and achieve personal growth. He shares his tips for overcoming personal hesitation and fear to share your story. Brian digs into how by sharing your story, you can connect with yourself and find inspiration. If you're inter...

Are you building a community that can help you get the word about your book out there? In this episode, Wayne Mullins, a marketing expert, delves into meaningful tips and tricks for marketing your book. He points out the importance of creating resources and tools related to the book's topic and starting a community around these resources to engage with your audience. Wayne recommends pricing your...

Are you aware of how understanding one's natural ability and limitations can be helpful in achieving goals? In this episode, Laura Temin, the Founder and Clinical Director of Professional Hypnosis Institute LLC, offers amazing tips on how to approach writing a book, stay organized, and overcome fear and overwhelm. She digs into the brain function of different types of writers and how they work bes...

It’s true that your current life is an outcome of your past decisions and choices, but the future is determined by how you act at the moment. That gives you chance to have a better one. In this episode, Vince Nepolitan shares how he was able to open up to his traumatic experiences growing up and have the courage to write a book about it to be shared with the world. Vince Nepolitan was born in an u...

If we want to see change happen on a global scale, we need to start with ourselves and learn to develop our emotional intelligence. In this episode, Phil Johnson discusses how the importance of emotional intelligence and how it works to multiply the effectiveness of our efforts. He talks about why emotional intelligence played a role in his life when he was younger and how it helped him to achieve...

Being honest with one's past can be a very brave thing. In this episode, Ellen and Jennifer discuss her memoir and its themes of being a preacher's daughter and experiencing the south through Ellen's eyes. She also digs into the bravery it takes to share one's stories, especially when they may contain difficult moments or involve struggles. Let's dive in! Ellen Nichols grew up in the American Deep...

Are you having the support you need to get your book done? In this episode, your host, Jennifer breaks down the four steps you should consider to get all the support you need to finish your book. From creating time and rewarding yourself to finding an accountability partner and writer's community that support you as you're going through your writing process. Let's dive in! Key Highlights: [00:01 -...

We all deserve to live authentically and create a lifestyle with ease and flow. In this episode, the “Good Mom Coach” and founder of Village Academy for Families, LLC, Anita Prendergast shares why she decided to write a book and how her writing process was. She also discloses the challenges she faced when doing her first book and how she overcame them. Anita touches on how she struggled with getti...

Are you still figuring out how to become a profitable author and maximize your impact? In this episode, Tyler Wagner, the owner of AuthorsUnite.com and Infinitepartnershipsystem.com , shares his experience and advice on how to become a bestseller. He covers topics like how books can be an effective way to grow a business, how to partner with others to increase your reach, and how to deliver value...

Do you also believe that starting and leading a company can be very difficult? In this episode, the author of No Man's Land: Where Growing Companies Fail, Doug Tatum discusses how authors can use their stories to promote their brands and become published authors. He explains how his book can be used in a variety of ways, including as a survival guide for middle-market companies, as a teaching tool...