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Weaving Words into Stories for Genre Fiction Writers

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Interviews with genre fiction authors, fiction writing tips and thoughts on incorporating the wisdom of the tarot and magical musings into writing empowered genre fiction. empoweredwordsfictioncoach.substack.com

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Selina Shapland | empoweredwords.com.au

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9 of Pentacles Reversed for Writers 20.06.2026 13:44

Unlock your writing potential with practical tips and insights! In this mini-episode of Weaving Words into Stories, Selina, a fiction book coach, paranormal romance writer and tarot reader, guide you through the journey of self-worth in writing. Discover how to value your creativity and overcome self-doubt as a writer. * Understand the importance of self-worth in your writing journey. * Learn how...

Writing Romantic Suspense, Paranormal Romance & Horror with Danni Line 15.02.2026 1:04:30

On Episode 1, 2026, of Weaving Words into Stories for Genre Fiction Writers, Danni Line discusses her path to writing genre fiction, particularly in romance and horror. Together, we explore the influence of horror on romance writing, the importance of short stories, and the intricacies of building romantic tension. Danni shares insights on crafting powerful first kisses, the significance of world-...

Writing Romantic Magical Realism with Melinda Sorenson 30.11.2025 59:12

Melinda Sorensen: The Author Behind The Solstice Queen In this episode of Weaving Words Into Stories for Genre Fiction Writers, host Selina discusses the importance of balance in writing, inspired by the Temperance tarot card. She encourages writers to reflect on their inspirations, challenges, and the opportunities that arise from them. The conversation emphasises the need for a holistic approach...

The Art of Romance Writing with Georgia Moore 15.11.2025 52:36

In this episode of 'Weaving Words into Stories', host Selina Shapland welcomes romance author Georgia Moore to discuss her writing journey, the inspiration behind her novel 'Four Night Stand', and the intricacies of writing romance. They explore the importance of character development, the balance between emotional depth and spicy scenes, and the editing process. Georgia shares her insights on soc...

Unburnt and The Tower Tarot Card 15.07.2025 24:26

The Tower Tarot Card for July 2025 Today, I’m going to explore the Tower tarot card and how it can help us writers with character conflict. Normally, when I pull the tower card, it comes with a warning that the rug may be about to be ripped out from under my feet and life may about to take a turn I wasn’t expecting. In fact, for a month before I found out that my job was to be made redundant in 20...