How To Write a Book Podcast

How To Write a Book Podcast

This podcast will teach you how to write the book on your heart with how-to tips, examples, and inspiration to get you to be the writer you were meant to be!

Episodes

September 20, 2024 44 mins

255: Rewriting History: Jeanne Blasberg's Modern Biblical Tales

In this episode, Massiel interviews Jean Blasberg, a novelist known for her modern retellings of biblical stories. Jean discusses the insights and challenges involved in adapting ancient stories to contemporary settings, particularly focusing on her latest novel, 'Daughter of a Promise,' a modern retelling of the biblical love story of David a...

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Guest: Chris Donaldson

Episode Name: Chris Donaldson: Adventures and Memoirs from a Life on the Road

Episode Number: 254

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After returning from South America, Chris Donaldson expanded his family’s furniture business in Belfast to London and Dublin. He became the UK Master Franchisor for a fitness company, developed...

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Guest: Guy Morris

Episode Name: From Homeless Runaway to Acclaimed Author: Guy Morris on Blending History, Technology, and Thrills in Writing

Episode Number: 253

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Guy Morris, a retired executive with a 38-year career in Fortune 100 companies in software, high-tech, and global energy, has also been a published son...

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Guest: Kirsten Rudberg

Episode Name: From Seminary to Storytelling: Kirsten Rudberg's Creative Journey

Episode Number: 252

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Kirsten Rudberg is an author and ordained clergy in the Church of Universal Interfaith, holding a Master's of Divinity. A panentheist with a diverse background, having lived in countries like G...

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Guest: S.G. Blaise

Episode Name: S.G. Blaise on Awards, Inspiration, and Independent Publishing

Episode Number: 251

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S.G. Blaise was born and raised in Europe, where she wrote her first short story at the age of ten, inspired by a nightmare. Although she didn’t initially see herself as a writer and wasn’t fond o...

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Guest: Richard Lowe

Episode Name: Mastering the Business and Craft of Ghostwriting: An Interview with Richard Lowe

Episode Number: 250

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After over 33 years in the computer and IT industry, Richard transitioned from his role as Director of Computer Operations at Trader Joe’s to become a professional writer and ghostwr...

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Guest: Tyler Schwanke

Episode Name: Resilience and Innovation: Overcoming Challenges with Tyler Schwanke 

Episode Number: 249

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Tyler Schwanke is a writer and a filmmaker. He holds an MFA from Hamline University, and his short stories have been widely published in online journals and literary magazines including CHAOTIC MER...

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Guest: Michelle Glogovac

Episode Name: Empowering Authors: Navigating Publishing Challenges and Podcast Pitching with Michelle Glogovac

Episode Number: 248

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Michelle Glogovac (San Jose, California), aka THE Podcast Matchmaker™, is an award-winning podcast publicist and host of the My Simplified ...

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Guest: Joel David Bond

Episode Name: Crafting Memoirs with Joel David Bond: Overcoming Writer's Block and Embracing Creativity

Episode Number: 247

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Joel David Bond is dedicated to helping people navigate their cultural world with mindful intention, fostering empathy and understanding across borders. With a profoun...

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Guest: Michael Pickard

Episode Name: Creative Insights: A Conversation with Children's Author Michael Pickard

Episode Number: 246

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Michael Pickard’s writing serves as the bridge between his professional work in technology and his passion for the creative arts. Dozens of Pickard's short stories have been published,...

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Guest: Pat Wetzel

Episode Name: Journey Through Empowering Stories with Pat Wetzel

Episode Number: 245

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Endlessly curious about resilience amidst life's challenges, Pat Wetzel, a Wharton Business School graduate, once navigated the corporate world until a rare neurologic disease, myasthenia gravis, reshaped her li...

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Guest: Jyotsna Ramachandran

Episode Name: Mastering Self-Doubt & Book Publishing with Jyotsna Ramachandran

Episode Number: 244

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Jyotsna Ramachandran, known as the HomeEntrepreneur™, embarked on her journey towards freedom with a firm decision never to be an employee again. Experimenting with various ventures incl...

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Guest: Gary Simonds

Episode Name: Navigating the Writer's Path: Insights and Inspirations with Gary Simonds

Episode Number: 243

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Gary is a distinguished neurosurgeon and former head of an academic neurosurgery program at Virginia Tech/Carilion Clinic. He currently serves as a Professor at the Virginia Tech Sch...

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Guest: Venchele Saint Dic

Episode Name: Conversations with Venchele Saint Dic: Insights for Writers

Episode Number: 242

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Venchele Saint Dic (1990-Present) is a Boston-raised writer of Haitian descent, passionate about community service and global health. After earning a Bachelor of Arts in Public Health from Si...

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Guest: Katelynn Balcom

Episode Name: Dreams to Debut: Katelynn Balcom's Journey in Self-Publishing

Episode Number: 241

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Katelynn Balcom is a teen author who was born and raised in the beautiful PNW. Although the East Coast is her home now, she'll take pretty trees and rainy days anytime. She is a dedicated and ...

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Guest: Steve Schlam

Episode Name: Breaking Chains and Nurturing Creativity: A Writer's Journey with Steve Schlam

Episode Number: 240

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Steve Schlam first gained entry to the City of Words through the doors of the public library in Brooklyn, New York, where he was born and spent a good part of his childhood; a...

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Guest: Frank Zafiro

Episode Name: Mastering the Art of Writing: Insights from Frank Zafiro's Journey

Episode Number: 239

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Guest: Justin Louise-Jean

Episode Name: Unveiling Life's Seams: Psychology, Writing, and Beyond with Justin Louis-Jean

Episode Number: 238

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Justin Louis-Jean, a Canadian-born individual with Haitian and Trinidadian roots, achieved graduation during the pandemic in 2020. Renowned for his award-winning book "A...

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Guest: Larada Horner-Miller

Episode Name: Unlocking Narratives: The Audiobook Odyssey with Larada Horner-Miller

Episode Number: 237

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Larada Horner-Miller is a poet, essayist and accomplished multi-genre author who holds a bachelor’s degree in English, with a minor in Spanish and a master of education degree...

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Guest: Mark Steven Porro

Episode Name: Memoir Mastery with Mark Steven Porro: Tears, Laughter, and Marketing Adventures

Episode Number: 236

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Mark Steven Porro, a New Jersey native with an Industrial Design degree from The Ohio State University, ventured from agency work to Hollywood, where he graced screens...

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