Thriving Authors Podcast

In this solo episode, I'm recapping the highlights and key takeaways from the Revamp Your Writing Routine Challenge that I hosted in my free Facebook group, the Book Breakthrough Community . The group is full of heart-centered writers sharing resources and supporting each other and I would be thrilled if you joined us! The recap includes: Tips for claiming your writing space. Steps to take when yo...

In today’s episode, I am excited to interview Life Coach Nicole Baker!   Nicole shares actionable tips you can implement TODAY to help you 1) notice the sneaky ways that perfectionism comes up in the writing process and 2) overcome perfectionism in these moments to get back into the juicy flow of creativity.  Nicole Baker is a Coach who helps high achievers ditch perfectionism, cut the h...

In this solo episode, 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 professional editor, and how to find t...

In today’s episode, I am excited to have branding expert RuthAnn Rafiq here to talk with us about how to grow your brand as an author. If you’re anything like I was a few years ago, you might be thinking, “Wait, what is a personal brand as an author? What does that even mean?” I have learned a thing or two about the importance of branding as I have published more books and grown my business. In he...

In this solo episode, I’m celebrating a very special milestone – 100 episodes! I have gleaned so much from the process of creating this podcast and doing 100 episodes and I’ve narrowed them down into ten lessons that I want to share with you! These lessons are super relevant to writing, to creativity, and to any big dream that you have that you might be pursuing. Listen in as I share what I learne...

In today’s episode, I am actually in the interviewee seat! Coach and author Emily Grabatin interviewed me for a series that she did on Instagram live and gave me permission to share our conversation with you. We talked about how and when to get visible as a new author and she asked such insightful questions! Listen in to hear: Encouragement for you aspiring writers who’ve had a manuscript sitting...

In today’s episode, I spoke with my lovely writer friend Jen Milius. Jen is a talented multi-genre author, developmental editor, podcast host, and all-around wonderful human and I was delighted to have her join me for a wonderful conversation about writing, editing, and really finding your voice. She shared so many golden nuggets you can take into your own life, including: How she was able to brin...

In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m reflecting on how welcoming a second baby relates to birthing a second book. Becoming a mom of two reminds 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, th...

In today’s episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I spoke with trauma-informed, certified life and success coach and clinical hypnotherapist professor Megan Kuhar. In my fascinating conversation with Megan, she teaches how your subconscious mind will help you overcome stress, overwhelm, and imposter syndrome in the creative process. If you have ever wished that you could find answers to writer’s...

In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m diving into two simple but mighty questions to ask yourself every single week to really move forward in your writing project. This practice can be especially powerful if you're working on a big writing project - like a book!! I dive into: Examples that explain why these questions work so well. Tips for integrating this simple framework into...

In today’s episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m sharing an amazing conversation with celebrated entrepreneur and Marketing and Growth Strategist Natasha Ho. She shares a simple mindset reframe she calls the “You’re Ready Paradox” and speaks to the importance of giving yourself permission to go after whatever it is that you want. She also delves into selling your book, breaking up with busy...

In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I share what I’m doing to really soak up these final hours of 2022 and looking ahead to 2023. I don't know about you, but New Year's Eve just might be my favorite day of the whole year! But I know that a lot of people have different feelings coming up and lots of ‘shoulds’ in their brain - I should have done more of this. I should have done mor...

In today’s episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I spoke with bestselling Canadian writing duo Karma Brown and Marissa Stapley who write under the pen name Maggie Knox. I just devoured and loved their latest novel All I Want for Christmas , so it was a real treat to talk with them for this very special holiday episode of the Thriving Authors podcast. I know you'll come away with so much inspira...

In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I share all about finding your ideal reader for your book. I also share two stories from my own life that really highlight the idea that our books are not going to be for everyone and the real mindset hurdle we have to get over. Including: One specific thing to focus on as you're writing and editing your book. What can happen when you're chasin...

In today’s episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I spoke with published author and former client Amanda Hardy. She is the author of Dear Mama, You Matter: Honest talk about the transition to motherhood, which is such a beautiful book, especially for any new mamas or expecting mamas. In our conversation, Amanda talks about embracing the messiness of the creative process and how that was really a...

In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I share my top tips to get someone in the industry to care about your book and want to read and publish it. No matter what stage you are at in your writing journey it is common to wonder – What if I pour all this time and energy into writing my book and then I can't get a publisher for it or nobody wants to read it? In this very practical episo...

In this episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I spoke with published author, professor, and former client Melinda Rangel. She is the author of Iron Sharpens Iron: Daily Proverbs for Today's Martial Artist . And she has so much wisdom and inspiration to share with you! If you’ve ever felt like your life is too busy to commit the time to writing a book, or thought, “Who cares what I have to say?”...

In today’s episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I would love to invite you to celebrate with me!! Last month marked my biggest launch yet for my book coaching program Thriving Authors Academy, and it inspired me to reflect on the lessons I learned… which are not only applicable to entrepreneurship, but to book launches and pitching agents and chasing after any big dream you are holding in your...

In today’s episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I spoke with my dear friend and former client Elaine Clark Aldrete. She’s the founder of Teaching Life Choices Inc & author of the debut middle-grade novel G-R-E-E-N-E. It was such an interesting conversation that included: How a rumor at her grandson’s high school inspired her to write her novel. What her writing process looked like on a dai...

In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I share three stories from my own writing life of ways that gratitude has helped me. Gratitude has been the number one thing that has helped me sustain my writing career! Leaning into gratitude in all different seasons has brought feelings of purpose, contentment, excitement and joy. From my journey I’m sharing: How a gratitude practice I began...

In today’s episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I got to chat with my friend Carol van den Hende, author of the award-winning Goodbye, Orchid series and acclaimed public speaker. She has such wonderful advice for writers at all stages of our careers – whether it's with actually penning our books or marketing our books or spreading the word about them. We also talked about: The process of writi...

In today’s solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I get vulnerable and share a couple stories from my personal life – and how they relate to the writing process. Specifically, we are talking about the complicated balance between desire and surrender. This idea of: Surrendering what you cannot control while feeling empowered to take brave action around what you CAN control. Giving yourself p...

In today’s episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m sharing a fascinating conversation I had with Brad Graft, the author of the Brotherhood of the Mamluks trilogy. If you’re interested in history, or in writing and plotting out a trilogy, I know you’ll take a lot of gems from what he shares about: How his research led him to travel to remote places around the world His process of writing his t...

I have a brand new solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast coming at you today, where we talk about ways to transition in and out of your writing time. My 3-year-old has a hard time with transitions – getting in and out of her car seat, stopping play to come up for dinner, going from inside to outside, etc – and it struck me that transitions can be tough for all of us. Transitions are emotion...

I have a special episode for you today of the Thriving Authors Podcast where I sat down with my dear friend & client Brianna Wilkerson @madewellwomen to chat about her experience being part of Thriving Authors Academy! What does it take to bring a book from idea or concept, to rough draft, to edited manuscript that is ready for readers? How do you know if you are ready to invest the time and e...