Writing and Editing
Writing and Editing is a podcast for authors that takes a whole-person approach to everything related to writing and editing. Listen in each Thursday for a new twenty-five-minute episode with an author or industry expert. All episodes are freely available in audio wherever you get podcasts. Hosted by Jennia D'Lima
Episodes
Musician and debut author Matthew Check discusses his new memoir, What Would Philip Roth Do?, how he used humor to soften the harshness of reality, and gives his thoughts on the connection between music and writing.
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Stop by Matthew's website:
https://matthewcheckmusic.com/
Check out his book, What Would Philip Roth Do?:
https://matthewcheckmusic.com/book
Connect with Matthew on socials:
https://www.inst...
Author and former lawyer Dheepa R. Maturi discusses eco-thrillers, the importance of balance in dystopian literature and hopeful endings, and also gives advice on how to stop your doomscrolling in the first Writing and Editing episode of 2026!
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Check out Dheepa's website:
https://www.dheeparmaturi.com/
Grab a copy of 108: An Eco-Thriller:
https://www.dheeparmaturi.com/book
Find Dheepa on her socials:
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Author Stephanie Landsem talks about family history, incorporating it into your story, and all of the consequences that can follow in a special episode of Writing and Editing.
Listen to it with your own family or find that quiet space for your much needed Me Time. Happy Holidays!
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Take a look at Stephanie's website and grab a copy of her books:
https://stephanielandsem.com/
Keep up with Stephanie's next fic...
Special guest and author Charlene Wang discusses the feminist thriller, how her novel, I'll Follow You, is a fresh take, and how the modern age is influencing the genre's direction.
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Stop by Charlene's website:
https://charlenewangauthor.com/about
Get your own copy of her thrilling book, I'll Follow You:
https://charlenewangauthor.com/ill-follow-you
Keep up with Charlene on Instagram:
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Author and executive coach Chip Webster discusses divisions in humanity, the healing properties of writing and poetry, and why it takes a village to create a book.
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Visit Chip's website:
Unityinservice.org
Get in touch with Chip at his email:
Chip@unityinsrvice.org
Former editor and author Robin W. Pearson stops by to discuss fictional family drama, how to keep the age-old genre fresh, and the importance of writing about these dysfunctional dynamics.
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Visit Robin's website:
https://robinwpearson.com/
Peruse her books, including The Stories We Carry:
https://robinwpearson.com/books/
Get the latest scoop of (fictional) family drama on Robin's socials:
https://ww...
Author and Hollywood-jack-of-all-trades Noël Stark stops by to talk about setting your book in Hollywood, gives a peak behind the curtains on set, and shows how there are still fresh new ideas in a popular genre.
CW: Mention of eating disorders
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Swing by Noël's website:
https://www.noelstark.com/
Check out Love, Camera, Action:
https://www.noelstark.com/#newBook
Get more details about all things Hollywood wit...
Author Donna Galanti discusses balancing deep emotional truths with childhood innocence in kid's fiction and how this could be important to incorporate into your writing as well.
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Visit Donna's website:
https://www.donnagalanti.com/
Discover more emotional truths within her books:
https://www.donnagalanti.com/books/
Connect with Donna on Facebook and Instagram:
https://www.facebook.com/DonnaGalantiA...
Author and former teacher Terri Lilga talks about striking the right balance while crafting a children's book, how to make the educational part exciting, and gives tips on bringing your vision to life.
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Visit Terri's website:
https://terrililgabooks.com/
Swing by her store to check out her books and beyond:
https://terrililgabooks.com/shop
See more from Terri on her Facebook:
https://www.facebook.co...
Author Tim Weed swings by to discuss the inherent darkness of the dystopian genre, why he plants seeds of hope amidst it all, and how this can parallel the stories of real life.
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Learn more from Tim's website:
https://timweed.net/
Grab a copy of his books:
https://timweed.net/books/
Check out more on Tim's socials:
https://www.facebook.com/timweedauthor/
https://www.instagram.com/timweedwriter/
With one last thrill from the season of horror, actress and author Ally Walker discusses metaphysical horror, how it's carved a niche in-between horror and dystopia, and just how it can hold a mirror up to reality.
And to give a final treat from "trick or treat," everyone should keep their eyes peeled for a special surprise coming this Sunday . . .
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Check out Ally's website:
https://www.allywalke...
Author Grace Daly stops by to talk about the commonalities of horror and comedy, how she puts those to use in The Scald-Crow, and why balancing two genres can set your writing apart.
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Learn more on Grace's website:
https://gracedalyauthor.wordpress.com/
Grab your copy of The Scald-Crow:
https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-scald-crow-grace-daly/20eb1a3fd7a40064?ean=9781951971311&next=t
Keep up with Grace&apo...
Author Sarah Landenwich talks about writing dual timelines in different centuries, walking the line of parallel stories, and why she loves this style of writing (and why you'll love it too).
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Find more information on Sarah's website:
https://sarahlandenwich.com/
Get your edition of The Fire Concerto (and check out the companion playlist!):
https://sarahlandenwich.com/the-book/
https://open.spotify....
Humanitarian and author Flavia Brunetti talks about time, how it is usually described in works of fiction, and finding new perspectives on time in her book Web of Time.
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Discover more about Flavia on her website:
https://www.flaviinrome.com/
Grab a copy of Web of Time:
https://www.weboftimebook.com/
Check out Flavia's adventures on her socials:
https://www.instagram.com/whichwaytorome/
https://www.fa...
Author, lifestyle expert, and creator Eli Rallo discusses her new book, Does Anyone Else Feel This Way?, the experience of imposter syndrome, and the rise of the quarter-life crisis in the latest episode of the Writing and Editing podcast.
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Discover all Eli has to offer on her website:
https://www.theelirallo.com/
Pre-order a copy of Does Anyone Else Feel This Way?:
https://www.theelirallo.com/does-anyone-else-f...
Author and journalist Wendy Holden shares her book The Teacher of Auschwitz, discusses the importance of writing about historical events, and how you can do so while respecting those who have lived through them.
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Visit Wendy's website and peruse her catalogue:
https://www.wendyholden.com/
Learn more from Wendy on her socials:
https://www.instagram.com/wendyholdenbestsellingauthor/
https://www.facebook.c...
Surprise guest and author, Brian Asman, talks about his process of finding horror in the familiar, how that can create some of the scariest scenarios, and discusses tropes in the horror genre in this special episode that kicks off a spooky-filled month!
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Visit Brian's website and sign up for his newsletter:
https://brianasmanbooks.com/
Check out all of his books:
https://brianasmanbooks.com/books
Find more o...
Author and editor Alison McBain discusses her experience ghostwriting, what goes into that job, and how that can even inform your own writing process.
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Take a look at Alison's website:
https://www.alisonmcbain.com/
Submit your pieces to get published in her magazine:
https://www.fairfieldscribes.com/
(They publish a lot of new writers and also often give feedback if a piece is rejected, so give it a go!)
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Author Nick Berg stops by to talk about the concept of autofiction, how it offers different opportunities than memoir, and how you can tell the truth through fiction.
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Swing by Nick's website:
https://www.pnberg.com/
Grab a copy of Shadows of Tehran:
https://www.pnberg.com/book-shadows-of-tehran/
Follow Nick on his socials:
@shadowsoftehran | Linktree
https://www.youtube.com/@ShadowsOfTehran-z1f/vide...
Author and professor Brad C. Anderson discusses the importances of realistic characters in sci fi, the role of fear in the genre, and how the term "hero" can be subjective.
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Visit Brad's website and grab a copy of his Ashme's Song:
https://bradanderson2000.com/
Check out Brad on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/bradanderson2000
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