The Resilient Writers Radio Show

Send us a text! We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show. If you’ve ever ended a writing day with sore wrists, tight shoulders, and a brain that feels like mush, this conversation is for you.  In this episode, I’m joined by my friend Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer —author of 19 books and the creator of two signature programs: Fiction Writing: American Indians (for writing authentic stories that hon...

Send us a text! We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show. Welcome back to another episode of The Resilient Writers Radio Show ! This week, I’m thrilled to introduce you to Aamir Hussain , whose debut novel Under the Full and Crescent Moon is officially out in the world.  This is no ordinary debut. It’s a speculative historical novel that asks a bold and fascinating question: Could there be...

Send us a text! We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show. Here's one for the poets! In this special episode of The Resilient Writers Radio Show , Rhonda Douglas hosts a poetry panel featuring four accomplished poets: Kess Mohammadi , Guy Elston , Lorne Daniel , and Melissa Powless Day.   Together, they read from their latest works and share an honest conversation about building poetry...

Send us a text! We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show. What if the truest way to write your story is to follow feeling instead of chronology?  In this episode of The Resilient Writers Radio Show , I’m joined by award-winning Iranian-Canadian author Hollay Ghadery , whose work fearlessly crosses genres: memoir, poetry, flash fiction, and even a novel narrated by a sock puppet. Hollay’s de...

Send us a text! We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show. In this episode of The Resilient Writers Radio Show , I sit down with award-winning indie author Eveline Rose , creator of the Sheppard & Sons Investigations series. If you love page-turning romantic suspense set against the backdrop of a cozy small town, you’ll want to listen in. Eveline shares how her love of storytelling began...

Send us a text! We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show. In this episode of The Resilient Writers Radio Show , we break down the complete roadmap for finishing your book—because contrary to what movies show us, it's not just "type, spell check, publish."  Finishing a book requires a systematic, step-by-step approach that prevents overwhelm and helps you track real progress....

Send us a text! We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show. In this episode of the Resilient Writers Radio Show, we dive deep into one of the most common struggles writers face: the feeling that their book is taking forever to complete. If you've ever caught yourself thinking "I'm too slow" or "this book will never be finished," this episode is for you. The Story...

Send us a text! We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show. Welcome back to The Resilient Writers Radio Show ! In this solo episode, Rhonda tackles a sneaky form of procrastination that plagues so many writers—what she calls “procraftination.” You know the feeling. You sit down to write that tricky third scene in Act Two… and suddenly you need to read just one more writing craft book.  Or reg...

Send us a text! We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show. In this solo episode of The Resilient Writers Radio Show , Rhonda dives into one of the most common struggles writers face—imposter syndrome.  If you’ve ever heard that insidious voice whisper, “Who do you think you are?” or “Your writing isn’t good enough,” this episode is your reminder that you’re not alone—and that voice is lying....

Send us a text! We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show. Welcome back to The Resilient Writers Radio Show ! In this solo episode, Rhonda dives into two of the most common struggles writers face: finding the time and the focus to write consistently—especially during emotionally and politically challenging times. She shares how global events and personal overwhelm can lead to creative paraly...

Send us a text! We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show. If you’ve been toying with the idea of writing a memoir — or you’re knee-deep in draft pages wondering what now? — you’re going to love this conversation with memoir coach and author Wendy Dale . Wendy’s the author of Avoiding Prison and Other Noble Vacation Goals and the creator of The Memoir Engineering System , a structured seven-...

Send us a text! We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show. Hey there, Writer—welcome back to The Resilient Writers Radio Show! In this episode, we’re diving into the world of short fiction with the wonderful Pamela Gwyn Kripke . If you’ve ever been curious about writing short stories, how to build a collection, or what publishing with a small press actually looks like—this conversation is fo...

Send us a text! We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show. Hey there, Writer—this week on The Resilient Writers Radio Show , we’re diving into something so many of us wrestle with: how to get that first draft down… faster. And more importantly—without all the agony. I’m joined by Daphne Gray-Grant , who brings a lifetime of experience to the writing process. She grew up in her family’s newsp...

Send us a text! We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show. Well hey there, Writer—and welcome to another cozy conversation on The Resilient Writers Radio Show !  In this episode, I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with speculative fiction author M.T. Solomon , and let me tell you—this one’s for you if you’ve ever wondered how to balance real life with writing big, bold stories. M.T. gre...

Send us a text! We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show. Hey there, Writer—welcome back to another episode of The Resilient Writers Radio Show ! Today, I’m chatting with author Terra Luft, a speculative fiction writer whose imagination leans toward the dark, twisty, and psychologically thrilling.  Terra’s been writing since 2008 and just released her first solo short story collection, Nigh...

Send us a text! We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show. In this episode of The Resilient Writers Radio Show , I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with the thoughtful and talented Canadian author, Rebecca Morris.   Rebecca’s debut novel, Other Maps , was published in 2024 with Linda Leith Publishing, and it’s a powerful exploration of friendship, trauma, healing—and the quiet resilienc...

Send us a text! We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show. In this heartwarming and insightful episode, I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Matty Dalrymple —thriller author, podcaster, speaker, and indie publishing pro.  Matty’s not only the writer behind the Ann Kinnear Suspense Novels and Lizzy Ballard Thrillers , but also a passionate advocate for the power of short fiction—and t...

Send us a text! We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show. In this week's episode of The Resilient Writers Radio Show , I had the pleasure of sitting down with Ana del Valle Distasio , author, book coach, and host of The Novelist Studio podcast.  Ana brings a fascinating mix of creative writing chops and tech-savvy brilliance to the table — and she’s on a mission to help writers harness...

Send us a text! We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show. In this episode of The Resilient Writers Radio Show , I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Canadian author Alexis von Konigslow —and what a fascinating conversation it was. Alexis is the author of The Capacity for Infinite Happiness , and her latest novel The Exclusion Zone is one of those books that stays with you long after...

Send us a text! We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show. What happens when your personal journey of healing and transformation inspires a novel?  That’s exactly what happened to this week’s podcast guest, award-winning author SL Clarke (Sherrie Lynn Clarke) , whose debut novel, When He Returns , explores resilience, trauma, and redemption. In this episode of The Resilient Writers Radio Sho...

Send us a text! We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show. In this episode of The Resilient Writers Radio Show , I sat down with the wonderful Kat Caldwell — and let me tell you, it was such an energizing, heartfelt conversation that I just know you’re going to love. Kat is the host of the Pencils&Lipstick  podcast , a multi-genre indie author, and someone who’s passionate about helping...

Send us a text! We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show. In today’s episode of The Resilient Writers Radio Show , I’m absolutely thrilled to sit down with the incredible Canadian author Catherine Bush .  Catherine has written five novels—including Blaze Island and The Rules of Engagement —and has racked up an impressive list of accolades along the way. But today, we're diving into som...

Send us a text! We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show. I've got some news...this week I am going back to producing the show on a WEEKLY basis, instead of doing Seasons of 12 episodes. Expect more writerly goodness to come! I’m so excited to introduce you to the wonderful Sarah Selecky — award-winning author, beloved teacher, and founder of the Sarah Selecky Writing School . In this...

Send us a text! We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show. Are you feeling overwhelmed by the idea of building your author platform? Not sure where to start or how to connect with your readers? You’re not alone!  In this week’s episode of The Resilient Writers Radio Show , I sit down with author and certified book coach Nicole Meier to break it all down into simple, actionable steps. Nicole...

Send us a text! We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show. This week on The Resilient Writers Radio Show , I had an absolute blast chatting with sci-fi suspense author JC Spark about her thrilling debut novel, Dire Contact: No Brainer Book 1 .  JC is a recent graduate of my First Book Finish program , so it was a real delight to catch up! If you love books that keep you up at night turning p...