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 The podcast was founded by Wayne Jones on January 7, 2022; was co-hosted by Wayne and Jennia D’Lima from October 9 to December 15, 2023; and since then, it has been hosted by Jennia
Episodes
Author and educator Lynn Austin discusses how she approached writing friendships at the core of her book, The Lumber Baron’s Wife, and how these friendships can empower us to be our true selves while also challenging us to grow every day.
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Learn more about Lynn's author journey here:
https://lynnaustin.org/about-lynn-austin/
Peruse her latest line up of books:
https://lynnaustin.org/
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Author Tamera Alexander stops by to take a peek behind curtain of the real courage within the women's suffrage movement, how she was able to translate it into a story, and how this continues to impact us today.
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Find out more about Tamera on her website:
https://tameraalexander.com/
Check out her catalogue of books:
https://tameraalexander.com/books
Follow more of Tamera's writing journey on her socials:
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Mountaineer, adventurer, and author Tom French discusses how he transformed his life experiences into a thrilling memoir, giving tips and behind-the-scenes knowledge on how you can do the same.
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Learn more about Tom's fascinating adventures on his website:
https://tomfrenchauthor.com/
Discover everything with your own copy of The Gap Years:
https://tomfrenchauthor.com/books/the-gap-years/
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Psychiatrist, author, and speaker Justin C. Key stops in to discuss world building for near-future science fiction stories, as well as what the increasing use of AI means for sci-fi novelists and the rest of the world alike.
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Find more of Justin's insights on his website:
https://www.justinckey.com/
Grab your own copy of his latest gripping collection, The World Wasn't Ready For You:
https://www.justinckey.com/m...
Author J.A. Merkel is on this week to discuss using AI in storytelling, why it has more drawbacks than benefits, and the secret ingredient that AI-generated stories are missing compared to their human-made counterparts.
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Learn more about J.A.'s own story on his website:
https://jamerkel.com/about-ja-merkel/
Get your copy of The Forth Portal and his other riveting stories here:
https://jamerkel.com/
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Artist, illustrator, and art director Emil Wilson is here this week to discuss the beauty of graphic novels, the fickleness of memory, and to pass on wisdom that could help change your perspective to achieve your goals.
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Peruse Emil's website and check out his comics:
https://emilwilsonart.com/
Check out some of his other illustration work and preorder a copy of The Nightingales:
https://emilwilsonart.com/new-pa...
Author and public speaker Stephanie Mack stops by to talk about her latest novel, Twenty Something Else, how she was able to explore her main character's past while also experiencing personal growth in the present, and why weaving together these elements made her story stronger.
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Check out Stephanie's website:
https://www.stephaniemack.com/
See what the buzz is about with your own copy of Twenty Something Else...
Historian, author, and returning guest Roseanna White is back to discuss having main characters who don't follow the usual hero archetype while also sharing an intriguing insight into the history of espionage.
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Stop by Roseanna's website:
https://www.roseannamwhite.com/
Find your next read in her catalogue:
https://www.roseannamwhite.com/books
Learn all sorts of fascinating history from Roseanna's socials:
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Author Jenelle Hovde returns to discuss her newest book, The Light of Stars, the tropes of forced proximity and arranged marriage, and why these unlikely romances make our hearts flutter.
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Win a copy of the freshly released The Light of Stars (paperback for U.S. participants and Kindle format for international entries) as well as some art prints!
Author, pirate, and return guest Liz Shipton stops by to talk about engaging in real-world issues through speculative fiction with a focus on humor and female rage, and how those aspects impacted the overall message of her story.
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Check out Liz's fantastical adventures on her website:
https://lizshipton.com/
Grab a copy of her books here:
https://shop.lizshipton.com/
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Author and journalist Sheila Yasmin Marikar swings by to discuss the pros of using vacation as your story setting, how you can create a deeper exploration of characters in unfamiliar places, and why it is the perfect vehicle for tension and drama.
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Learn more about Sheila on her website:
https://www.sheilayasminmarikar.com/
Grab your own copy of the beach-y and thrilling Incidentals:
https://www.amazon.com/Incid...
Writer and teacher Melanie Dobson talks about the nuances of writing dual timelines, why the connections of past and present are important, and gives advice on how to make each time period you include standout while still weaving together.
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Find more on Melanie's website:
https://melaniedobson.com/
Check out The Lost Story of Via Belle and her other works:
https://melaniedobson.com/books/the-lost-story-of-via-be...
Shakespeare scholar and author Caroline Bicks discusses her book, Monsters in the Archive, the insights she learned searching through Stephen King's archives, and analyzes what makes us so attracted to the horror genre.
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Learn more about Caroline on her website:
https://carolinebicks.com/bio/
Get your own copy of Monsters in the Archive for a deeper dive into Stephen King's early editions:
https://carolinebicks....
Author and educator A.A. Sekhon stops by to discuss writing openings that grab readers' attention, the best way to avoid overwhelming your audience, and how she did this in her own book, Assumptions.
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Visit A.A.'s website:
https://assumptionsbook.wordpress.com/
Grab the enthralling Assumptions here:
https://assumptionsbook.wordpress.com/shop/
Learn more about A.A.'s writing journey and historical knowledge:
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Author and educator April Reynolds stops by to talk about her book, The Shape of Dreams, how she tackled the nuanced concepts of justice and injustice, and how other writers can also do the same in their own stories.
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Find out more about April's story:
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/2267230/april-reynolds/ https://www.sarahlawrence.edu/faculty/mosolino-april-reynolds.html
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Author and educator Lori Carlson-Hijuelos stops by to talk about her new memoir, A Writing Marriage, the impacts of grief on her life and writing, and how she is focusing on a new period of "reconstruction" in this special episode of Writing and Editing.
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Learn more about Lori's journey here:
https://lorimariecarlson.com/bio.html
Grab your copy of A Writing Marriage:
https://www.simonandschuster.co...
Author and boat captain Connie Mann discusses creating daring adventures on the page, the allure of these treasure hunt narratives, and gives advice on how to keep the story from dragging along in between the action.
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Learn more about Connie on her website:
https://www.conniemann.com/
Discover all of the exciting secrets within The Liar's Treasure:
https://www.conniemann.com/books/
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Returning guest and author Jean Burgess is back to discuss drawing inspiration from real life for novels, when to research for accuracy and when you can fill in the lines, and how this is all blended together in the genre of retro fiction.
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Swing by Jean's website and grab a copy of Navigating Her Next Chapter:
https://www.jeanburgessauthor.com/
Find more ways to connect with Jean on her socials:
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Author and writing coach Marilyn McEntyre stops by to discuss the little ways that can kickstart your author journey, what allowing yourself creative writing freedom can do, and how really exploring your style makes all the difference.
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Find more advice on Marilyn's website:
https://www.marilynmcentyre.com/
Check out her wide selection of books:
https://www.marilynmcentyre.com/books
Get in touch with Marilyn abou...
Author Christine Hill Suntz is back to discuss how stakes of survival can reveal our true selves, how this can present in romance-driven plots, and how these layers of being human reflect upon some societal dynamics as a whole.
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Give Christine's website a visit:
https://www.christinehillsuntz.com/
Pre-order The Heiress and the Woodsman now:
https://www.amazon.com/The-Heiress-and-the-Woodsman/
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