Thriving Authors Podcast

In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I share a little love note from my heart to yours. I also reflect on my daughter's namesake, my Grandma Auden, and how so many of us have no idea how far our legacies extend, the ripples that we create, the ways that we touch other people's lives. I touch on:  Why being a book coach is so important to me. How I’m trying to show my children the...

This special episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast features the beautiful voices of five of my clients in Thriving Authors Academy! This episode is a deep-dive into the importance of having a writing community. The right community – safe, supportive and nurturing – is often the secret sauce that we're missing and it makes all the difference in achieving our writing dreams. I’ve witnessed such hu...

Summit replay: featuring Jodi Brandon, who is talking at this year's Write Your Book Summit on "Hybrid Publishing as a Legitimate Publishing Path" In this episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I'm sharing a replay from last year’s summit where I hosted an engaging and meaningful discussion around Editing & Publishing: Choosing the Best Path for Your Book. I was joined by C...

Replay: interview with Mimi Herman, who will be speaking at this year's Write Your Book Summit on "Getting Your Mojo Back" In this episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, it was such a joy to talk with Mimi Herman about her debut novel, The Kudzu Queen. It was a book I just could not put down and found myself thinking of the characters in between reading sessions. She shared so much...

Summit replay: featuring Amber Curtis, who will be talking at this year's Write Your Book Summit on "Why the SMARTEST Women Never Finish Their Book" In today's episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I'm sharing a replay of my interview with life coach Amber Curtis, PhD from her 2024 Summit talk, Top Productivity Tips for Getting Your Book Done. I've recorded a fresh int...

In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m diving into all the moving pieces involved in self-publishing and giving you a checklist of what needs to get done before your book hits the shelves.  By following this timeline, you’ll give yourself enough time so that it's not a stressful process, but instead, it’s a really fun and fulfilling and exciting process! I share: What you ne...

In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m talking about ways to create a writing routine that actually fits into your life – even if this is a busy season for you and things are hectic. If writing is something that you keep telling yourself you're going to carve out time to do, but it just seems to always slip away with other more urgent tasks that take up your time, then this...

In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m giving you my best tips for a successful, fun, and fabulous book event! Coming off a book launch event for my children's book Kid Scientists at the Beach, I had a lot to share! You’ll hear ideas around mindset and practical strategies, including: How to make it as easy as possible for bookstores to partner with you. The difference betwe...

In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m diving into how to create a marketing plan for your book. Marketing, promoting and launching feel so much less overwhelming when you have a plan in place! I share a few journal prompts that are really helpful to brainstorm and also explain: How to avoid getting completely burned out and not wanting to do any marketing. The best sort of publ...

In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I reflect on how welcoming a second baby relates to birthing a second book. Becoming a mom of two reminded me so much of the mindset that I talk through with my clients related to writing another book. I delve into: The parallels between a second baby and a second book. Why you can expect to have mindset challenges when writing a second, third,...

In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m talking about how to move forward when you feel overwhelmed with writing your book – especially when the pain of the world and feelings of helplessness make it challenging to tap into our creative energy. If you ever think, I know what I should be doing, but I'm having such a hard time actually taking the actions to move forward, this e...

In this episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m excited to share my conversation with author Sonya Judd about her debut fiction novel One Digit Away , which was inspired by the belief that one simple act, one call, one voice, one moment of hope can change everything. We talk about the creative process, what happens when we are brave enough to put our books out in the world, and the impact tha...

In this episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I'm giving you a behind-the-scenes look at the timeline of drafting, editing and submitting (and editing and submitting again) that led to finally getting a publication deal for my novel BEFORE & AFTER YOU & ME. It was quite a long journey filled with ups and downs to get there! And I think it’s really important to hear the real stories...

In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m excited to share what has helped me write my back cover and my longer book descriptions. I even give an example of the description from my book “ Your Book Matters: 52 love notes from my creative heart to yours .” On the surface, writing your book description seems pretty simple…but it is super common to struggle with this task because you...

In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m talking about what I call Overflowing Ideas Syndrome. It’s when you have so many ideas that it's really hard to commit to one idea and easy to get distracted. This will be a great episode for you if you have a bunch of half-finished manuscripts, but you don't have a completed book! I delve into: Why nothing is wrong with you and how...

In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m excited to talk about deciding when to share your book with others and what the overall editing process looks like. Listen in to find out details like: The different stages of editing and which order to do them in. An analogy that my creative writing professor at USC shared that has stuck with me. The importance of hiring a qualified profes...

In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m diving into two common objections that I hear over and over from the women who are considering joining Thriving Authors Academy. These objections might resonate with you, too, so I wanted to talk about them and pose some questions for you to think about. If you’re feeling resistant to committing to write your book, this episode will help yo...

This special episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast features the beautiful voices of five of my clients in Thriving Authors Academy! This episode is a deep-dive into the importance of having a writing community. The right community – safe, supportive and nurturing – is often the secret sauce that we're missing and it makes all the difference in achieving our writing dreams. I’ve witnessed suc...

In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m delving into why I titled my book Your Book Matters and why this is something I believe so deeply. A wonderful listener emailed me in response to a podcast episode where I mentioned my, at the time, soon-to-be-released book title. They shared that most books don’t actually matter – that with a creative pursuit you’re the only one it matters...

In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I am excited to share with you 8 simple reflection questions that will help you feel more confident, motivated, and connected with your writing project. And the waitlist is open for my Thriving Authors Academy! Find more details at www. ThrivingAuthorsAcademy.com or send me a message to join the waitlist!

In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m sharing what I do at the beginning of each month as I reflect on my writing routine to see if there is anything I want to adjust or work on moving forward. There’s nothing like the clean slate of a brand-new month to check in on YOUR writing goals! This is not a time to judge yourself, criticize yourself, or feel guilty for what you haven’t...

In today’s episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m sharing about my recent experience as the recipient of a sales pitch. I showed up genuinely excited and hopeful that the program might be the solution my family has been looking for! Instead, I came away from that call feeling icky and disappointed. So I thought it would be the perfect time to share not only what made me feel this way, but al...

In this encore episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I share about routines that supported me during a season of big (fun!) family transitions – and how I continued making meaningful progress with my writing. If you crave more structure around your writing routine – or are finding yourself resisting your writing time – I think you’ll find this episode helpful.  Beyond creating a nurturing and s...

Today’s episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, is a part reflection, part commiseration, part love note from my weary-yet-hopeful spirit to yours. If you are filled with anger and grief and sadness and rage around everything that is happening in our world—if the news feels so heavy and it’s been tough to feel motivated around your writing—if you are distracted and overwhelmed and low-energy—you’...

In this replay of a solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I'm sharing straight from my heart to yours. I talk about three important ways you can invest in your writing AND six reasons you should do so – not later, but NOW. (Spoiler alert: you deserve it. You deserve to be a writer, pursuing the projects in your heart. And when you pour into yourself, you have so much more capacity to p...