The Wannabe Author

This episode was such a blast to record. This was truly a full circle moment for me because Shandy was the first Indie author I ever read and befriended as I started my author journey. In this episode we get to hear about Shandy’s journey to self-publishing her first book, The Darkest Parts of Me. A cozy romance with a twist of sci-fi. She goes into the importance of having a community, learning m...

Whether you’re just starting your writing journey or deep in the query trenches, finding the right resources can make all the difference. In this episode, I’m diving into the best tools, books, podcasts, and YouTube channels that can help you master the craft, navigate the query process and explore different publishing paths from writing techniques to industry insights. This is your one-stop guide...

In this episode I was truly privileged to have a chance to sit down with debut author, Kelsie Sheridan Gonzalez, to talk about her journey to bringing her book, The Gods Time Forgot, to publication. In celebration of her beautiful Irish Mythology x Gilded Age New York, Romantacy releasing April 8th, Kelsie and I talk about the research, time and energy that went into creating such a unique story....

In this episode of the Wannabe Author I am introducing the newest segment of Book Lovers Take The Mic/ The Reader Rant Room where I invite reader influencers, bookish content creators to sit and talk about books they love, books they don't, what they would love to see more of in upcoming books and what about books tend to catch their eye. I was truly fortunate to sit and chat with Lydia, an aspiri...

In this episode of The Wannabe Author, I sit down with debut author, Riley Winters, to talk about her journey to publishing The New York Charm! Riley shares how she built her reader base on Booktok, the reality of self-publishing, and just how far she was willing to go to make her dream a reality. We dive into the inspiration behind her novel, what it truly takes to bring a book to life, and how b...

In this episode I was so lucky to sit down and chat with author I.V. Marie to talk about her upcoming debut release Immortal Consequences. I.V. is such an incredible and inspiring author I have had the privilege of following for some time now. She is intelligent, fun, and has created such a unique world  for us. This episode was a perfect discussion about writing, dedication to chase down a dream...

In this episode I get to have a one on one chat with y’all about updates in my publishing journey, writing and unhinged confessions regarding all the things. I also take some time to answer questions you have all been asking in comments, DM’s and messages! This is just a very FaceTime chat with a friend feeling episode! Hope you like it and thank you for listening! Current Reads: Never by Jessa Ha...

In this episode, I sit down with debut author, Sophia Riley, who is currently on submission, to talk about the highs and lows of the publishing journey. From querying to navigating submission, Sophia shares her personal experience and the lessons she has learned along the way. As the founder of Novel Bound, a thriving community of next gen writers, she also gives invaluable advice for aspiring aut...

This episode is truly an unhinged monstrosity buuuuuut it is also in honor of my best pal whose birthday is in just a couple days. My best bud Ashlee entered my life when I was a real low point and she brought the life and creativity back into me. She was the first to know, support, and cheer me on when it came to this little dream I had of becoming a published author and she continues to do so as...

💬Struggling with burnout, rejection, or self-doubt as a writer? You're not alone. In this episode of The Wannabe Author, I'm joined by Tiffany Moser, a licensed therapist, to talk about the mental health struggles that come with writing and publishing. We dive into: ⏳How to recognize and recover from burnout 🚪Handling rejection without losing confidence 📖Why we turn to books as an escape 🧠Str...

In this episode I am joined by my friend, author and screenwriter, Jennifer E. Archer. Jenn and I have an awesome discussion about her journey as the author and screenwriter of her debut release, Into The Deep Blue, which is expected to come out this year. We discuss the different routes of publishing, what it takes to screen write one’s own book and a little about social media and the part it has...

In this episode I am joined by one of my idols in the book world. Alissa DeRogatis, originally a self-published author, takes time to chat with me about her journey from self-publishing her debut to traditional publishing. Alissa has such an incredible story to tell with her emotional heavy book and self-determination to create something great out of a heartbreak that inspired her book. I learned...

Welcome to episode one! Hangout with me while I introduce myself as your favorite Wannabe Author. I will chat, tell you about how I started out writing my book, how I went from never planning to publish to self-publishing. I will also go into the story of how a terrible review of my book motivated me to look into traditional publishing and got me to where I am now as a debut author on submission!

A fun introduction to the podcast, what to expect, who I am and what to look forward to! First episode will drop January 16th 2025! Thanks for being here!