Wild Women Who Write Take Flight

From her time in law enforcement to her writing life, Lynn Hesse has been an advocate for gender equality and acceptance of diversity. Her latest novel The Forty Knots Burn is a heist with heart. Set in Atlanta, the book combines intriguing characters while educating readers about the fascinating culture of the Travelers. Join us as we chat with an amazing dancing dandelion.

Kimberly Brock, author of The Lost Book of Eleanor Dare and The River Witch, discusses her personal writing process. She shares how she stays true to her own voice and the role music and history play in her work. Genuine, funny, and a beautiful writer. Don't miss this one.

Diagnosed with HIV in her mid-twenties, Martina Clark decided to make the most of the 5 years her doctor gave her to live. From activist to the United Nations to teacher and author, her life is indeed unexpected. And her memoir, My Unexpected Life, is both fascinating and inspiring.

Learn about self publishing from an expert. Even better, attend the Atlanta Writers Club Self Publishing Conference, April 23rd. Listen up for information on registration. Atlanta writers club.org

Grace Wynter, author of Free Fallling, discusses the pros and cons of self publishing versus traditional. She shares her secrets for balancing her writing career with her editing business.

Reagan Rothe answers questions about writing, editing, and submitting work to publishers. As both an author and publisher, his advice is especially helpful. 

Another women supporting women episode. Tara Allred shares her experiences writing multiple genres and choosing the self publishing route. She and wild woman Kim Conrey discuss the growing popularity of soft sci-fi and the problems with marketing it.

Lenore Hart is a courageous author who isn't afraid to mix her genres. Whether she's writing historical fiction like Becky: The Life and Loves or Becky Thatcher and Raven's Bride about Poe's child bride; young adult novels; mysteries; or romance, she stays true to her belief that women's voices have power and must be heard. In this interview, we get the chance to discuss her vision and follow her...

Polish-American poet Czeslaw Milosz said, “When a writer is born into a family, the family is finished.” So what do you do when family members sneak into your fiction? Even worse, how do you handle negative reactions to your portrayal of them in your memoir, like when your mother's head explodes? Gaby Anderson and Kim Conrey share their experiences in this area. The good news is so far, no familie...

Bourbon, the only real American liquor, flows through the veins of the McKinsey family. It drives the patriarch Caleb and binds his children together, despite their attempts to break free. Join us as we talk to author Jennifer Jenkins about moonshine, bootleggers, and the resiliency of family in the face of tragedy and betrayal. 

Author of the Marriage Pact trilogy and both a wife and mother of two lively boys, Manda Pullen shares the secrets of balancing a career as a writer of Rom Coms and technical material, as well as mentoring and coaching aspiring authors. An astute businesswoman, she has been traditionally and self-published. Much of Manda's understanding of human nature comes from her experience as a therapist. So,...

Lisa Weldon, author of Twenty Pieces: A Memoir, discusses how she found her way back from financial and personal devastation. At 58, Lisa's marriage ended. She lost the house where her children grew up, and her career was at a standstill. Determined to reclaim her life, she traveled to New York City, where she chronicled her journey through Manhattan using the latest media technology. Not only did...

The Wild Women talk with Susan Sands about how to be your own best advocate and the power of sharing our stories. A popular Southern romantic women’s fiction writer, Susan shares her views on the need for women writers to recognize their own worth. She offers tips on dealing with agents, editors, and publishers in a kind and polite way without being pushovers. And she does it all with her own spec...

We write about therapists in our books. Now we get to ask one if we're doing it right. Join us for a chat with Andy Anderson, LPC. 

Tonight we welcome Kimberly Belle, internationally known author of seven domestic suspense novels including My Darling Husband due out in December. Join us as we discuss the shift in women’s fiction from happily ever after to stronger and smarter. For more about Kimberly and her books, visit Kimberly Belle Books.

Wild Women extend special thanks to episode 4 guest Emily Carpenter and discuss how being inconvenient women can drive you wild. We also share our plans for upcoming guests.

Welcome to Wild Women Who Write Take Flight with local author Emily Carpenter. Sometimes referred to as the Queen of Southern Gothic, Emily's novels blend the qualities of that genre with mystery and suspense. Tonight we'll talk about how she does such an incredible job of creating characters with both vulnerability and strength. We'll also discuss the way she develops settings dripping with mist...

How our characters take over and why it's good for women to support each other. 

This introduction to Wild Women Who Write explores what makes Gaby Reich Anderson, Kim Conrey, Lizbeth Leigh Jones, and Katherine Nichols so damn wild. And it invites other women to find the wildness in themselves. Read Kim Conrey's blog for information about OCD and Harm OCD  Check out our website: Wild Women Who Write.