Thriving Authors Podcast

In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m answering all of your questions about Thriving Authors Academy, my signature six-month small-group book mentorship program. I’m overjoyed that I get to be a coach for people and get to lead this amazing program! So I wanted to share a little bit more about it with you and answer questions like: What makes Thriving Authors Academy special? W...

I like to surprise my clients in Thriving Authors Academy with bonus sessions where I bring in experts to talk about various topics. Last month, two amazing cover designers, Rebecca Barney & Lenore Stutznegger, spoke to the group about… the cover design process what makes a good cover what authors can do to help get a cover we love for our book and more! I’m excited to share an excerpt of this...

Have you ever wondered about hiring a publicist for your book? Or maybe you would like to make a plan to rock PR on your own… but you have no idea where to even begin. In such a crowded book market, how can an author ever hope to stand out? Today’s brand-new episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast is one you might want to listen to more than once, and take notes! Because my guest Lilian Sue is an...

I have a new solo episode for you today delving into the question: Are you in a season of waiting? Sometimes we want something SO BADLY, but there is nothing we can do but wait, with patience and faith and surrender, for it to come to us when the timing is right. Other times, we put ourselves in a season of waiting when we don’t have to be, because we are afraid or doubtful about what if we are “r...

Barbara Graham is the author/editor of the New York Times bestselling Eye of My Heart: 27 Women Writers Reveal the Hidden Pleasures and Perils of Being a Grandmother , her non-Hallmark take on the complexities of being a grandparent in the 21st century. She’s also the author of Women Who Run with the Poodles: Myths and Tips for Honoring Your Mood Swings , a national bestseller that offers a satiri...

In this solo episode 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 pour into others around you.) I’ve compiled all six inspiring...

Risa Nyman was born and lived in Boston until a move to the Ocean State two years ago. She proudly carries her Boston accent with her wherever she goes. Risa has worked as Executive Director and President of the League of Women Voters of Massachusetts and served as Chair of the Diversity Implementation Task Force for the national organization. She has moderated candidates’ debates, organized voter...

In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, l delve into the differences between over-writers & under-writers. First of all, you might be thinking, "What does that even mean?? Over-writers? Under-writers? I’ve never heard those terms before!" In my coaching programs, I always bring up the topic of under-writers and over-writers and 99% of people have never heard these terms. So you’r...

Filip Dousek is an AI & analytics expert. He was the founder and CEO of Stories.bi, one of the first startups in the world to automate big data analysis, which got acquired. He is the author of Flock Without Birds, a novel about the illusions that make up our world, which sold sold over 10,000 copies in its original Czech language. Filip regularly speaks at industry conferences and podcasts on...

This is a solo episode straight from my own personal experience of coming out of a season of book launching, and is also a topic that has come up a lot lately with my clients in Thriving Authors Academy . → How do you create a sustainable creative practice  – how do you build a career as a writer  – how do you actually get to the finish line of your book  – without burning out? ← My...

About Tobey: Tobey Hiller writes fiction, flash and poetry. She’s the author of a novel, four collections of poetry, and a book of stories. Her poetry and fiction have appeared in a wide variety of journals, print and online, national and international, and in six anthologies. She writes both realist and fabulist fiction. One of her stories, "Splinter," was short-listed for the first Los Gatos-Lis...

In this special podcast episode, I am super excited to share the audio from my virtual book launch for my new short story collection How to Make Paper When the World is Ending ! I got to celebrate & chat with my amazing author friend Carol Van Den Hende, who has been such a generous & insightful supporter of my book. Tune in to hear behind-the-scenes tidbits about the book and an in-depth...

I am delighted to share a brand new episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast where I sat down with my friend Maureen Wise, pen name Iris March @searchingformysteries, to chat about her fantastic debut “succulent sleuth” cozy mystery novel THE BROKEN BRIDGE. Discussed in this episode: How she brought her passions for cozy mysteries, for plants, for sustainability and all of that into her writing and...

I am excited to share a brand new episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, which is very much a day-in-the-life episode because it is all about the week before book launch. And guess where I am right now in my life?? I am LIVING the week before book launch! My short story collection How to Make Paper When the World is Ending comes out on Tuesday! In this episode, I share my top 10 tips to make the...

Vanessa Hua is a journalist for the San Francisco Chronicle and best-selling novelist. Her latest novel, FORBIDDEN CITY, tells the story of a teenage girl from a small village who is selected to serve the Communist Party and Chairman Mao at the start of the Cultural Revolution in China. Vanessa and I met nine years ago when we were both Steinbeck Fellows at San Jose State University, and she is a...

I am delighted to share a brand-new episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, all about pre-orders and why they matter so much to authors! In this episode we discuss… what is a pre-order why having a pre-order option is important marketing and promotion ideas for your pre-order sneak peek into my preorder campaign for my new short story collection that is being published at the end of June Grab you...

In this week’s episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I got to sit down with Jessica Thompson all about how she combined her love of mysteries and baking and found her perfect genre! Jessica is an absolute delight and it was so lovely to hear about… her love of cooking how she found the right genre as a writer how to find true happiness in life and in the writing process Grab your favorite snack...

This week’s episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast is dedicated to a very special person in my life, on his birthday: my Dad! I talk about what he has meant to me as a writer, how he's been so instrumental in my career and how he inspires me to find joy in the ups and downs of the creative life. In this episode I talk about… ✨the importance of having a cheerleader in your corner ✨how my dad has...

A graduate of Florida State University, Robert Gwaltney resides in Atlanta, Georgia. By day, he serves as Vice President of Easter Seals North Georgia, Inc., a non-profit organization that strengthens children and their families during the most critical times in their development. Through his non-profit work, he is a champion for early childhood literacy. Robert also serves as Fiction Editor for T...

This week we’re talking all about ARCs! If you’ve never heard this term and are scratching your head, like “not another acronym!” don’t fear. I’ve got you covered! DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: What the heck is an ARC, or “Advance Review Copy,” and how is this different from a published book? How can an author use ARCs to build credibility and excitement about their book? Why are book reviews so impo...

For the past decade and a half, Angie K. Love has had a rewarding career as an Acupuncturist, finding deep fulfillment in helping people heal in body, mind, and spirit. Through her writing, she hopes to bring healing to people's hearts and souls.  From an early age, Angie has been an avid reader and prolific writer, and it’s been her lifelong dream to be a published author. Awakening Hearts i...

Welcome to the Thriving Authors Podcast, where we delve into all aspects of what it takes to get your dream book out of your heart, onto the page and into the world and connecting with a wide audience of readers. On this podcast, you will find behind-the-scenes lessons from my own book-writing and publishing journey, interviews with successful published authors, and tips and advice you can start u...

I am excited to share a brand new episode of Overflowing Bookshelves, featuring the talented multi-genre novelist Rebecca Bischoff! If you like to write in many different genres, or if you ever struggle with the push-pull between creativity and promotion of your books, Rebecca has some wisdom and permission to share with you! You will definitely come away inspired from this episode. Rebecca Bischo...

I am excited to share a brand new episode of Overflowing Bookshelves, featuring the hilarious and insightful J. Trevor Robinson @jtrevorrobinsonauthor, author of THE MUMMY OF MONTE CRISTO. It was so fascinating to learn about how he adapted and breathed new life into a classic! If you write historical fiction, or if you’ve ever struggled with balancing research and writing a draft, you definitely...

Alison Kimble began writing because she loves stories and believes in their power to shape our world and ourselves. Her writing blends the real and the fantastical and crosses genres of horror, fantasy, and sci-fi. She has written one novel, Strange Gods, and is working on her next. She lives in the Greater Seattle Area with her husband and spends her time walking in the woods, going to the movies...