Writing and Editing

Send us Fan Mail Author and former police officer Janice Cantore discusses writing about cold cases, what media often gets wrong, and about the recent rise of the true crime genre. ▬ See Janice's website: https://www.janicecantore.com/ Learn more on Tydale's website and find copies of her books: https://mediacenter.tyndale.com/authors/janice-cantore/1381 https://www.tyndale.com/p/every-d...

Send us Fan Mail Professor and poet Nancy Reddy discusses "the good mother myth," how that can negatively impact your writing, and how moving away from these kinds of fallacies can make your characters and story more dynamic. ▬ Visit Nancy's website: https://www.nancyreddy.com/ Find a copy of her books: https://www.nancyreddy.com/books Check out Nancy on social media: https://www.in...

Send us Fan Mail Veteran and author Paul Vecchiet discusses basing stories on real events, people and places, and how his book, The Disclosure Paradox,  is a demonstration of fiction exploring real-life truths. ▬ Check out Paul's website and find his books: https://thedisclosureparadox.com/ Find Paul on social media: https://www.instagram.com/pvecchiet/ https://www.facebook.com/PaulVecchiet/...

Send us Fan Mail Entrepreneur and success coach Jeff Heggie discusses how his book showcases adversity, gives advice on how to overcome it, how this can go beyond athletes. ▬ Visit Jeff's website and find a copy of Challenger Deep : https://www.jeffheggie.com/ Look through the free resources he offers: https://www.jeffheggie.com/resources--0fc4c Check out Jeff's social media: https://www...

Send us Fan Mail Author Angela Brown discusses adding a touch of magical realism to contemporary fiction, the fine line of blending genres, and how she kept her story, Some Other Time, centered. ▬ Visit Angela's website: https://www.angelabrownbooks.com/bio Grab a copy of her books: https://www.angelabrownbooks.com/ Follow Angela on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelabrownbooks/ The P...

Send us Fan Mail Author and geneticist Sara Winokur explains how to write science in a way that is digestible for readers while maintaining its integrity in your story. ▬ Check out Sara's website: https://www.sarawinokur.com/about-sara-winokur/ Grab some of her books: https://www.sarawinokur.com/books-by-sara-winokur/ Follow Sara on her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sara_winokur/ The P...

Send us Fan Mail Author and nurse Becca Kinzer talks about her experience in writing heavy topics, gives tips on creating a light-hearted subplot, and discusses the necessity of incorporating these challenges into the romance genre. ▬ Check out Becca's website: https://www.beccakinzer.com/about Grab a copy of her books: https://www.beccakinzer.com/books Follow Becca on Instagram for more upda...

Send us Fan Mail Author Shaylin Gandhi discusses the nuances of strong female characters, how their stories have changed over time, and details how you can incorporate them into your own writing. ▬ Visit Shaylin's website: https://www.shaylingandhi.com/ Get a copy of her books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07NPVF2L5 Follow Shaylin on her socials: https://www.facebook.com/shaylingandh...

Send us Fan Mail Author and educator Marrielle Myers talks about picture books, how she makes her packages stand out, and how you can also find success in your final product. ▬ Visit Marrielle's website and grab a copy of her book: https://www.marleelovesmath.com/ Check out her socials: https://www.instagram.com/marleelovesmath/ https://www.facebook.com/people/Marleelovesmath/61568324259128/...

Send us Fan Mail Author and advocate Jessica Fein speaks about loss, using it to rebuild, and tips for how you can balance heavy topics in your manuscript. CW: Mentions of grief, loss of a child ▬ Visit Jessica's website: https://www.jessicafeinstories.com/ Get a copy of her book: https://www.jessicafeinstories.com/copy-of-book Check out Jessica on her socials: https://www.instagram.com/feinj...

Send us Fan Mail Author and educator Francesca Lia Block discusses how writing can be healing, the ways to channel the past into story, and why that means you should pursue your creative ideas. ▬ Visit Francesca's website: https://francescaliablock.com/ Get a copy of her books: https://francescaliablock.com/books Check out Francesca on her socials: https://www.instagram.com/francescaliablock/...

Send us Fan Mail International bestselling author J.D. Barker talks about the different types of publishing, current industry trends, and why hybrid publishing is the path forward. ▬ Visit J.D.'s website: https://jdbarker.com/ Grab a copy of his books: https://jdbarker.com/books/ Follow J.D.'s socials: https://www.facebook.com/therealjdbarker   https://www.instagram.com/jdbarker_author/...

Send us Fan Mail Author Samantha Greene Woodruff discusses the stereotypes of the 1920s, how she navigated them in her writing, and how you can bring your own historical fiction to life. ▬ Check out Samantha's website and grab a copy of The Trade Off : https://www.samanthawoodruff.com/ Follow her socials: https://www.instagram.com/samgwoodruffauthor/ https://twitter.com/SWoodruffAuthor The Po...

Send us Fan Mail Editor, author, and new plant enthusiast Paula Whyman discusses the first few steps of how to begin writing your story, including the highs, lows, and all her tips for in between. ▬ Check out Paula's website and grab a copy of Bad Naturalist : https://paulawhyman.com/ Subscribe to her newsletter: https://paulawhyman.com/bad-naturalist-newsletter/ Follow Paula's socials:...

Send us Fan Mail Researcher and author Annie Sklaver Orenstein talks about her publishing journey, the urban legend of social media followings, and why you can still get published without them. ▬ Visit Annie's website and get a copy of her book: https://www.annieorenstein.com/ Follow her socials: https://www.instagram.com/anniesklaverorenstein/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/anniesorenstein/ htt...

Send us Fan Mail Psychotherapist and author Stacey Simmons talks about hero's journey versus the queen's path, their impacts on modern-day literature, and which one you should be using in your story. ▬ Check out Stacey's website: https://staceysimmonsphd.com/ Grab a copy of her book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/775761/the-queens-path-by-stacey-simmons-phd/ Follow Stacey...

Send us Fan Mail Author and physician Suja Sukumar talks about her experiences being traditionally published, what the journey entailed, and gives tips on how to do it yourself. ▬ Visit Suja's website: https://www.sujasukumar.com/ Grab a copy of her books: https://www.sujasukumar.com/books Follow Suja on her socials: https://www.instagram.com/sujawrites/ https://www.threads.net/@sujawrites ht...

Send us Fan Mail Award-winning author Sue Mell joins the podcast to discuss the how she has used subtext in her writing, why it's important, and how you can use it to further your story. ▬ Visit Sue's website: http://www.suemell.com/ Read her Substack: https://suemell.substack.com/ Follow Sue on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suemellwrites/ The Podcast Inside Your House Weird Horro...

Send us Fan Mail Award-winning and bestselling author L.C. Son discusses using your own platform to sell your books versus Amazon, the pros and cons, and gives tips on how to make it work for you! ▬ Check out L.C.'s website: https://www.lcsonbooks.com Grab a copy of her books (directly from her!): https://www.lcsonbooks.com/my-books--short-stories.html Follow L.C. on her socials: https://www....

Send us Fan Mail Author and pilot Lola Reid Allin discusses writing the story of your life, how to and not to structure it, and the importance of pacing your novel. * Content Warning: Mentions of previous domestic violence. ▬ Check out Lola's website: https://www.lolareidallin.com/  Follow Lola on her socials: https://www.facebook.com/LolaReidAllin/ https://twitter.com/Lola_ReidAllin https://...

Send us Fan Mail Author and memoir writing teacher Wendy Dale discusses the important steps in writing a memoir, the exceptions to "show don't tell," and why you should beware of online tips. ▬ Visit Wendy's website: https://www.geniusmemoirwriting.com/ Check out her writings: https://www.wendydale.net/writings.html Follow Wendy on social media and her YouTube channel: https://...

Send us Fan Mail Author and producer D.J. Williams discusses worldbuilding, how he has implemented it into his books, and why you should put it in yours, as well as some additional tips for writers in this extended episode of Writing and Editing. ▬ Visit D.J.'s Website: https://www.djwilliamsbooks.com/ Find copies of D.J.'s newest book, Battle of Lion Rock , here: https://www.tyndale.com...

Send us Fan Mail Author and ESE CEO Eric Simmons discusses the importance of getting your books into libraries, the steps to take in this pursuit, and tips on bettering your chances of getting sales in this special extended episode to kick off the new year! ▬ Get in contact with Eric and start your library journey today: Library Contacts “Database" Library Consulting Services Check out the ot...

Send us Fan Mail Author and professor C.J. Spataro discusses how to create a book that's funny, including how not to write characters, where the humor could be falling flat, and much more in a special bonus episode before the year is out! Happy Holidays! ▬ Visit C.J.'s website: https://www.cjspataro.com/ Grab a copy of her book and read her short fiction: https://www.cjspataro.com/books...

Send us Fan Mail Author Sarah Raughley discusses all things historical thriller, from creating compelling narratives to keeping suspense, and just how historically accurate you should be. We also wanted to say congratulations to Sarah for being mentioned as one of People's Most Anticipated Books in 2025 by Becky Albertalli! Make sure to check out The Queen's Spade when it's out on J...