Authors of the Pacific Northwest
129 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsFeaturing authors from the Pacific Northwest regarding publication. Listeners will hear authors read from their published work.
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Encore Ep. 2: G. G. Kellner; Hoping for a Better Future, Fiction Author
June 10, 2022 09:00 - 34 minutes - 27.3 MBIn this encore episode two, I visit with author G. G. Kellner about her amazing story that reaches into the hope for a better future. This episode concludes the production of The Author’s of the Pacific Northwest podcast, for now. I sincerely hope you found joy in listening to the episodes. ~ Vikki J. Carter, The Author’s Librarian, and producer of The Author’s of the Pacific Northwest. This episode is sponsored by Publisher Rocket. In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 3...
Encore Ep. 1: Andrew Davie: short story, essay, creative non-fiction, and novella author
June 09, 2022 16:03 - 42 minutes - 34.2 MBAs I wrap up the production of the podcast, there are two episodes that I did not want to miss getting out to listeners. In this encore episode one, I visit with author Andrew about his inspiring journey to authorship and his recovery to health after a life-changing medical event. This episode is sponsored by Mark Dawson’s Self-Publishing Formula 101. In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 36 minutes) •1:53: Introduction to Andrew •3:08: Andrew shares about his writi...
Episode 118: Revisit with Adam Copeland: American Gothic author
June 06, 2022 19:59 - 28 minutes - 22.9 MBThis podcast is sponsored by Squarespace. In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 28 minutes) •2:08: Introduction to Adam Copeland•5:26: Adam introduces his newest book •7:56: Adam recaps the genre he writes •12:28: Adam shares his audiobook experience •15:38: Adam reads from Midnight in Silerton •26:13: Adam closes out the podcast with advice Adam’s first episode on the podcast: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-brbd5-917a1b Featured Book: https://books2read....
Episode 117: Dede Montgomery; memoir and short stories author
May 23, 2022 16:56 - 42 minutes - 34.1 MBThis podcast is sponsored by Mark Dawson’s Self Publishing Formula 101. Episode 117: Dede Montgomery; memoir and short stories author In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time minutes) •1:59: Introduction to Dede. •4:27: Vikki discussed the end of the podcast with Dede. •5:23: Dede talks about her publishing journey. •8:26: Dede shares her writing journey. •19:23: Dede talks about her research process. •37:07: Dede reads from Humanity’s Grace. •40:14: Dede closes the ...
Episode 116: Jan Bono; Cozy Mystery & Humorous Short Story Author
March 29, 2022 17:52 - 48 minutes - 39.2 MBThis podcast is sponsored by Publisher Rocket. In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 48: 10 minutes) •1:20: Introduction to Jan. •4:03: Jan shares her writing journey. •8:34: Jan talks about her publishing journey. •20:31: Jan shares about her future work. •28:09: Jan talks about her Sylvia Avery Mystery Series. •37:07: Jan talks about her new project, Is There Room in the Backyard for One More Dead Body? •36:42: Jan reads from the third book in her Sylvia Avery Mystery...
Episode 115: Special Guest, Wolf O’Rourc; YA Thiller
March 25, 2022 18:34 - 55 minutes - 44.6 MBThis podcast is sponsored by Mark Dawson’s Self Publishing Formula 101. Episode 115: Special Guest, Wolf O’Rourc; YA Thiller In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 1: 19 minutes) •1:58: Introduction to Wolf & how Vikki met Wolf.•6:02: Wolf introduces his book Cyberspiracy. •10:17: Wolf and Vikki discuss role models in science for young girls. •21:31: Wolf discusses Cyberspiracy further. •23:18: Wolf shares about his self-publishing journey. •37:07: Wolf reads from Cyb...
Episode 114: Linda Eddleston
January 31, 2022 10:00 - 35 minutes - 28.7 MBEpisode 114: Linda Eddleston: A memoir of four young girls living in the Oregon suburbs of the 1950s. In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 35 minutes) •1:43: Introduction to Linda. •3:31: Linda discusses her writing history. •5:41: Linda shares about her published book My Three Friends. •14:42: Linda talks about her publishing journey. •17:56: Vikki talks about her work in progress. •20:15: Linda and Vikki talk about writer’s groups. •22:60: Linda reads from My Three...
Episode 113: Patricia Rae: Fantasy Author and Authorpreneur
January 03, 2022 10:00 - 44 minutes - 36 MBEpisode 113: Patricia Rae: Fantasy Author and Authorpreneur In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 45 minutes) 1:27: Introduction to Patricia Rae (aka Patti.) 2:20: Vikki and Patti talk about grandchildren. 4:50: Patti shares about her book series, Mark of the Faerie. 9:04: Patti talks about creating an author’s business plans. 16:56: Patti shares the series background. 21:43: Vikki and Patti discuss how to research fantasy writing. 27:18: Patti reads from book three in ...
Episode 112: Positive Messaging Children’s Book Author Stefanie Fields!
December 20, 2021 10:00 - 35 minutes - 41.4 MBIn This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 35 minutes) 1:15: Introduction to Stefanie. 2:22: Stefanie shares her inspiration for her writing children’s books. 5:06: Stefanie gives the background for each of her four books. 9:07: Stefanie shares details about the illustrations of each book. 13:37: Stefanie talks about her publishing journey. 20:25: Vikki & Stefanie talk in detail about the messaging of the books. 32:33: Stefanie closes the podcast by sharing how she gives back...
Episode 111: Elle Mitchell: Co-Founder of Jolabokaflod PDX & Author
November 22, 2021 22:01 - 49 minutes - 39.7 MBEpisode 111: Elle Mitchell: Co-Founder of Jolabokaflod PDX & Author In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 49:31 minutes) 1:39: Introduction to Elle and how Vikki and Elle met. 4:21: Elle talks about her writing journey and the genres she writes. 6:24: Elle shares her exciting background. 12:32: Elle advises writers & writer’s groups. 17:56: Elle and Vikki talk about hiring out for her self-publishing work. 27:04: Vikki and Elle talk about book marketing. 19:24: Ell...
Episode 111: Belle Mitchell: Co-Founder of Joloabokaflod PDX & Author
November 22, 2021 22:01 - 49 minutes - 39.7 MBEpisode 111: Belle Mitchell: Co-Founder of Joloabokaflod PDX & Author In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 49:31 minutes) 1:39: Introduction to Elle and how Vikki and Elle met. 4:21: Elle talks about her writing journey and the genres she writes. 6:24: Elle shares her exciting background. 12:32: Elle advises writers & writer’s groups. 17:56: Elle and Vikki talk about hiring out for her self-publishing work. 27:04: Vikki and Elle talk about book marketing. 19:24: E...
Episode 110: Tavi Taylor Black: American Fiction Finalist, 2016 PNWA Mainstream Fiction Contest, and finalist in the Nicholas Schaffner Award for Music in Literature Author
October 11, 2021 18:55 - 46 minutes - 36.9 MB(Podcast run time 46 minutes) 1:47: Introduction to Tavi Black 3:58: Vikki & Tavi talk about their common backgrounds in the music industry 6:44: Tavi shares about her novel Where Are We Tomorrow? 12:35 : Tavi talks about the writing process for her novel 13:44 : Tavi shares her publishing journey 16:17: Tavi and Vikki talk about marketing books 19:24: Vikki talks about the benefits of a podcast 22:44: Tavi shares about the benefits of writer support groups 24:33: Vikki and Tav...
Episode 109: William Kenower: Author, Lecturer, and Coach of Fearless Writing and Everyone Has What It Takes
July 26, 2021 22:43 - 39 minutes - 73 MBIn This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 39 minutes) •2:19: Quick Update from Bill. •4:35: Bill talks about his new book Everyone Has What It Takes •7:44 : Bill coaches Vikki about creative energy •15:43 : Bill shares about his upcoming projects •31:20 : Bill closes the podcast with shares advice about helping others & the publishing journey Meet the Author: https://www.williamkenower.com SelfPubCon where Vikki will be a presenter- Dates October 23rd & 24th (spo...
Episode 108: Episode 108: Monica Devin: A Women Writing the West Literary Award Winning Alaskan Memoir Author
July 19, 2021 20:39 - 51 minutes - 95 MBI apologize. My audio is very poor quality for this episode. I figured out why after recording. Please view, read, and download the transcripts here. Episode 108: Episode 108: Monica Devin: A Women Writing the West Literary Award Winning Alaskan Memoir Author In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 52 minutes) •1:25 : Introduction to Monica. •5:45 : Monica shares about her books. •12:14 : Vikki and Monica talk about publishing. •17:01: Monica talks about her writing proce...
Episode 107: Erica Miner: Award winning Author, Screenwriter, Lecturer, Journalist
July 01, 2021 18:26 - 42 minutes - 77.9 MBEpisode 107: Erica Miner: Release Date July 14th: Award-winning Author, Screenwriter, Lecturer, Journalist In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 43 minutes) •1:25 : Introduction to Erica. •2:16 : Erica shares her background. •10:11 : Erica talks about her writing process. •18:19: Erica shares about her publishing journey. •27:02 : Erica talks about resources for writers. •30:54 : Erica reads from Staged for Murder •37:50: Eric closes out the podcast with advice fo...
Episode 106: Robert Dugoni; New York Times Bestselling Author of Mystery, Thriller and Suspense
June 01, 2021 17:20 - 46 minutes - 37.1 MBIn This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 46 minutes) •1:25: Introduction to Robert. •4:23: Robert discusses his background. •6:20 : Robert and Vikki talk about Robert’s author journey. •18:60 : Robert shares about his publishing journey. •28:46 : Robert talks about his book series. •38:10: Robert reads from In Her Tracks. •43:51: Robert closes out the podcast with advice for aspiring authors. Podcast Music Credits: Sweet Relief - Zachariah Hickman. Free licensing offer...
Episode 105: Kim Taylor Blakemore: Historical Mystery Author
May 24, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 53.1 MBIn This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 60 minutes) •1:56: Introduction to Kim Taylor Blakemore •3:14: Vikki & Kim talk about the PNW weather •6:55: Kim talks about her books and background •15:09: Kim talks about the genres she has written •19:14: Kim shares about her current book, After Alice Fell •32:54: Kim talks about her writing process •39:37: Vikki & Kim discuss writing groups and organizations •44:27: Kim shares about her publishing journey •56:57: Kim reads fr...
Episode 104: Indy Quillen Wilderness Tracker Mystery Author
May 17, 2021 09:00 - 45 minutes - 36.5 MBIn This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 44 minutes) 1:56: Introduction to Indy Quillen 3:18: Indy shares about her Fox Walker novels 4:17: Indy talks about her background 10:29: Indy shares the history of writing the first book 15:35 : Indy talks about her publishing journey 21:02 : Indy elaborates on her writing process 26:44: Indy dives deeper into the Fox Walker series 28:52: Indy reads from Tracker 41:00 : Indy shares a tip about publishing Visit my website for trans...
Episode 103: Rob Phillips: Wilderness Mystery Author
March 22, 2021 09:00 - 48 minutes - 39.2 MBIn This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 48 minutes) 1:28: Introduction to Rob Phillips 2:22: Rob shares his background 7:41: Vikki & Rob discuss the characters in his books 8:37: Rob talks about his writing journey with these books 9:23: Rob shares about his publishing journey 13:01: Vikki and Rob talk about the wilderness mystery genre 13:55: Rob shares the title of the first book, The Cascade Killer 18:32: Rob shares the themes in book two 20:17: Vikki & Rob talk ab...
Episode 102: D. K. Greene AKA Denise Kawaii ; Mystery and Crime Writer
March 01, 2021 17:05 - 51 minutes - 59.5 MBIn This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 51 minutes) 1:48: Catch up with D. K. Greene AKA Denise Kawaii 3:46: D. K. talks about writing different genres and pen names 8:13: D. K. shares a story about her son reading her books 19:33 : D. K. discussed the challenges of writing across genres 24:25 : D. K. talks about imposter syndrome as she sifts genres 26:45 : D. K. reads from Where Bodies Lie 38:01 : D. K. talks about the fun part of writing this 39:26: D. K. maps out...
Episode 101: D. M. Shepard; Guest Appearance with Alaskan Horror Author
February 15, 2021 10:00 - 46 minutes - 54.2 MBIn This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 49 minutes) 2:15: Introduction to D.M. Shepard 5:40 : D. M. shares about her adventures in Alaska 9:01 : D. M. talks about her writing journey 17:58 : D. M. shares her inspiration 22:28 : D. M. talks about what she is currently reading 27:15 : D. M shares advice for aspiring authors 31:16 : D. M. Reads from The Dark Land Connect with D. M. Shepard: D.M. Shepard’s Website: http://dmshepard.com D. M. Shepard on Facebook: ht...
Episode 100: Margaret Pinard; Co-founder of Jolabokalfod PDX & Historical Fiction Author
January 11, 2021 10:00 - 47 minutes - 38.2 MBEpisode 100: Margaret Pinard; Co-founder of Jolabokalfod PDX & Historical Fiction Author. In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 47 minutes) 1:24: Introduction to Margaret 3:24 : Margaret talks about genre 4:41 : Margaret shares her list of favorite authors 6:00 : Vikki & Margaret talk about research 7:26 : Margaret & vikki talk about the books they are reading & what they are writing 10:26 : Margaret & Vikki talk about learning the craft 11:08 : Vikki talks about her...
Episode 99: David Barbur; Wilderness Mystery Author
December 21, 2020 10:00 - 37 minutes - 30.3 MBIn This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 38 minutes) 1:08: Introduction to David 2:06 : David talks about his background 3:24 : David shares what he is reading 7:07 : Vikki talks about her new project, The Author’s Librarain 8:18 : David discusses his publishing process 12:55 : David shares about his writing process 16:19 : David discusses his inspiration 18:36 : David talks about the wilderness mystery genre 21:28: David reads from The Valley of Lost Children 33:24 ...
Episode 98: Megan Chance: best-selling, critically acclaimed, award-winning historical fiction author
December 07, 2020 10:00 - 41 minutes - 33.5 MBEpisode 98: Megan Chance: best-selling, critically acclaimed, award-winning historical fiction author In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 39 minutes) :11: Introduction to Megan 1:25 : Megan shares her background 2:50 - Megan talks about her reading list 5:21 - Megan discussed her writing journey 11:51 - Megan gives Vikki advice 12:41 - Megan shares her inspiration for ideas 15:29 - Megan & Vikki talk about researching & the writing process 17:29 - Megan discu...
Episode 97: Jennifer Gold: Award-winning author of book club fiction
November 16, 2020 21:08 - 47 minutes - 38.1 MBIn This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 34 minutes) :23: Introduction to Jennifer 2:11 : Jennifer talks about her background 4:42 - Jennifer discusses the mindset of a career author 5:14 - Vikki discussed her current mindset as an author 7:24- Jennifer shares her reading list 9:50 - Jennifer discusses her pen name 13:13 - Jennifer introduces her recent book 18:44 - Jennifer discusses her publishing journey 19:56 - Jennifer shares about her relationship with her a...
Episode 96: Kit Bakke: Three Time Published Author, Life Long Activist and Native Born Seattleite
October 26, 2020 21:10 - 34 minutes - 27.7 MBIn This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 34 minutes) :45: Introduction to Kit Bakke 1:42: Kit talks about her background 5:54 - Vikki shares about the podcast with Kit 7:06 - Kit talks about her writing journey & what she is currently reading 9:41- Kit shares her titles 12:49 - Kit & Vikki discuss current events 16:20 - Vikki shares about her being The Author’s Librarian 16:51 - Kit discuss the writing process for each title 21:12 - Vikki reveals information about her o...
Episode 95: Donna Miscolta; three-time published author
October 12, 2020 03:58 - 39 minutes - 31.6 MBIn This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 36 minutes) :24: Introduction to Donna Miscolta & her background 3:53 - Vikki discusses with Donna the background of the podcast 5:12 - Donna shares what she is reading 7:10- Donna talks about her writing process & shares her titles 11:28 - Donna & Vikki talk about short story writing and Donna’s process 22:53 - Donna reads from her new book Living Color’s Angie Rubio Stories 34:22 - Donna shares how readers can connect with her 3...
Episode 94: Jennie Shortridge: five time published author, American Booksellers Association's Indie Next picks & Library Journal's Editors' Picks Author
September 28, 2020 20:18 - 37 minutes - 29.7 MBIn This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 37 minutes) :33 - Introduction to Jennie 1:56 - Jennie shares her writing background 6:26 - Vikki & Jennie talk about how long it takes to write a book 8:00 - Vikki shares a bit about her writing background & her journey 10:10 - Jennie shares what she is reading 14:33 - Vikki & Jennie discuss Vikki’s book 15: 20 - Jennie talks about her genre & titles 24:19 - Vikki talks about her online course for authors & researching 25:50 -...
Episode 93: Special Guest Anthony (Tony) J. Anastasi; Octogenarian Short Story Memoir Author
September 14, 2020 09:00 - 35 minutes - 28.4 MBIn This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 34 minutes) :33 - Introduction to Anthony (Tony) Anastasi 1:24 - Tony shares his history of his writer’s journey 8:28 - Tony talks about his career as a White House Speech Writer 9:00 - Tony shares about his transition from retirement to working as a substitute teacher 10:37 - Vikki shares with Tony her background & how she started the podcast 12:10 - Tony talks about his self-publishing journey with his daughter’s poetry reads from po...
Episode 92: Sean Crow - Fantasy, Cyberpunk, & Sci- Fi Author
August 24, 2020 15:51 - 52 minutes - 42 MBIn This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 49 minutes) :33 - Introduction to Sean Crow 1:35 - Sean & Vikki talk about their teaching backgrounds 5:15 - Sean talks about what he is reading 7:32 - Sean shares about his writing & reading journey 11:02 - Vikki shares with Sean about her inspiration 11:52 - Sean talks about the three genres he writes 14:44 - Sean discusses his publishing journey 20:09 - Sean talks about social media & support found on Facebook 26:25 -...
Episode 91: William (Bill) Schreiber; Author & Screenwriter
July 27, 2020 10:00 - 43 minutes - 35 MBEpisode 91: William (Bill) Schreiber; Author & Screenwriter In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 44 minutes) :33 - Introduction to William Schreiber 1:18 - William discusses his background & day job 2:46 - William shares a tip about freelance writing 5:07 - William talks about the books he is reading 6:00 William shares about his writing journey 7:15- William talks about writing a book from a screenplay 13:17- William shares about winning the 2019 Rising Star f...
Episode 90: Elise Hooper; Biographical Historical Fiction
July 13, 2020 20:17 - 53 minutes - 42.6 MBEpisode 90: Elise Hooper; Biographical Historical Fiction In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 53 minutes) :56 - Introduction to Elise 3:24 - Elise shares about her background 3:33 - Elise shares about Hugo House 5:33 - Elise talks about what she is reading & being in a book club 6:55- Elise & Vikki talk about their literature passion 7:15- Elise shares about her author journey 8:45 - Elise shares her titles 10:09 - Elise & Vikki talk about Little Women 11...
Episode 89: Halie Fewkes; YA- Fantasy Mystery Author & Kickstarter Marketing Queen!
June 29, 2020 18:32 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBIn This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 1 hour) :35 - Introduction to Halie Fewkes 1:37 - Halie & Vikki chat about their favorite place near them 3:33 - Halie shares her journey of being an author 10:35 - Halie shares about using Kickstarter marketing 16:01- Halie dives into print on demand after a Kickstarter campaign 17:16- Halie talks about her year writing while traveling on Amtrack 21:59 - Halie shares about promoting her books at events 25:02 - Halie & Vikk...
Episode 88: Mystery Series Author P. J. Howell
June 16, 2020 02:15 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBEpisode 88: Mystery Series Author P. J. Howell In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 60 min.) :45 - Introduction to P.J. Howell 2:39 - P.J. shares what she is currently reading 5:10 - P.J. & Vikki share tips about getting more reading time in the day 7:10 - P.J. talks about her journey from private investigator to full-time author 12:15 - Vikki shares her writing & podcast journey with P.J. 15:01 - P.J. shares her titles & talks about the setting of her series 20:36...
Episode 87: Science Fiction Author, Race Walters
May 25, 2020 18:44 - 35 minutes - 28.1 MBEpisode 87: Science Fiction Author, Race Walters In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 35 min.) :50- Introduction to Race 2:12- Race talks about his writing career, school, homeownership 3:00 - Race & Vikki talk about the side-hustle & writing 5:50 - Race shares an analogy about what it is like to be a writer 6:00 - Race talks about what he is reading 6:58 - Race shares his writing journey 8:30 - Race talks about his support 10:50 - Race shares his writing process 14...
Episode 86: David James Roberts; Writer, Journalist, & Documentarian
May 12, 2020 17:36 - 50 minutes - 40.6 MBEpisode 86: David James Roberts; Writer, Journalist, & Documentarian In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 49 min.) :50- Introduction to David 2:10 - David shares about his journey to the Northwest 3:24 - Vikki & David talk about the start of his book 5:20 - David shares what he is reading 6:55 - Vikki talks about her online course & services she’s developing 7:30 - David shares about his writing journey 11:07 - Vikki & David share about their dyslexia & overcomi...
Episode 85: Reese’s February 2020 Book Club Pick, New York Times & USA Today Bestseller Author: Erica Bauermeister
April 27, 2020 22:33 - 1 hour - 50 MBEpisode 85: Reese’s February 2020 Book Club Pick, New York Times & USA Today Bestseller Author: Erica Bauermeister In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 1 hr. 2 min.) :33 - Introduction to Erica Bauermeister 1:43 - Erica shares about her Pacific Northwest roots 2:30 - Erica talks about her writer’s journey & her first work in the academic writing 5:50 Erica encourages us aspiring authors regarding the journey of writing 6:14 - Vikki & Erica talk about Vikki’s curren...
Episode 84: Special Guest Author - Laura Munson; New York Best Selling Author, Teacher, Speaker, & Founder of Haven Writing Programs
April 13, 2020 19:57 - 59 minutes - 47.8 MBEpisode 84: Special Guest Author - Laura Munson; New York Best Selling Author, Teacher, Speaker, & Founder of Haven Writing Programs In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 60 min.) :33 - Introduction to Laura Munson 2:15 - Laura shares her writing journey & Haven Writing Programs 4:55 - Laura dives deeper into the programs through Haven Writing & what inspired it 8:40- Vikki shares some of her struggles with community & finding community 11:12 - Laura discusses how c...
Episode 83: Amber Cowie: Thriller Author
March 23, 2020 20:09 - 55 minutes - 128 MBEpisode 83: Amber Cowie: Thriller Author In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 55 min.) :51 - Introduction to Amber Cowie 1:20 - Amber & Vikki talk about Canada 4:20 - Amber & Vikki discuss the royal family 5:33 - Amber talks about her writing journey 8:40- Amber discusses grant writing 9:30- Amber shares what she is reading 12:30 - Vikki & Amber discuss Outlander 15:50 - Amber talks about her genre 17:15 - Amber shares about her workshops 23:39 - Amber tal...
Episode 82: Katherine Keith; Wilderness Athlete & Iditarod Racer; Author of Epic Solitude
March 09, 2020 15:11 - 48 minutes - 38.9 MBEpisode 82: Katherine Keith; Wilderness Athlete & Iditarod Racer; Author of Epic Solitude In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 48:35 min.) :57 - Introduction to Katherine Keith 2:47 - Katherine shares how she made her way to Alaska 8:59 - Katherine & Vikki talks about tragedy & woman grit 13:43 - Katherine introduces her book, Epic Solitude 14:58- Katherine talks about her writing process 20:02- Katherine & Vikki talk about Katherine’s publishing journey 25:05 - Kathe...
Episode 81: Heather S. Ransom; YA Sci-Fi Fiction
February 17, 2020 19:52 - 45 minutes - 36.1 MBEpisode 81: Heather S. Ransom; YA Sci-Fi Fiction In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 42 min.) :45 - Introduction to Heather 1:33 - Heather & Vikki dive deeper into Heather’s day job 3:40 - Heather shares when she knew she wanted to be a writer 6:29 - Heather talks about what she is currently reading 8:40 - Heather and Vikki talk about her writing process 10:36 - Heather shares a bit about her research 12:33 - Vikki talks about researching 13:26 - Heather talks ...
Episode 80: William (Bill) Kenower; Lecturer, Coach, and Author of Fearless Writing
February 10, 2020 18:16 - 52 minutes - 27.3 MBEpisode 80: William (Bill) Kenower; Lecturer, Coach, and Author of Fearless Writing In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 52 min.) :35 - Introduction to William (Bill) 1:30 -William shares about living in Seattle & LA 3:59 - William talks about his podcast & his writing magazine 8:35 - William & Vikki talk about Vikki’s fears 10:59- William talks about “picturing your audience” as a writer 15:47- William shares the one question authors should ask about their aud...
Episode 79: Tahseen Paulson author of The Princesses of Aikman Road and Impoverished Splendor
January 20, 2020 23:21 - 42 minutes - 33.7 MBEpisode 79: Tahseen Paulson author of The Princesses of Aikman Road and Impoverished Splendor In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 42.6 min.) :35 - Introduction to Tahseen 1:30 -Tahseen shares a story about Vikki & her mutual author friend, Mike Salt 4:49 - Tahseen & Vikki talk about connections 5:25 - Tahseen shares what she is reading 7:46-Tahseen talks about her background 9:10- Tahseen shares about her book 11:25 - Tahseen talks about the writing journey with h...
Episode 78: Update with Jeremiah Franklin
January 06, 2020 21:30 - 20 minutes - 16.5 MBEpisode 78: Update with Jeremiah Franklin In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 20 min.) :35 - Introduction to Jeremiah Franklin 1:18 - Jeremiah shares about the first book in his trilogy. 2:14 - Jeremiah introduces his second book, Cult of the Crow 2:32- Jeremiah gets listeners up to speed with what he has been doing 3:10 -Jeremiah shares about the American Library Association conference 5:19 - Jeremiah & Vikki talk about writing workshops for students 7:25 - Vi...
Episode 77: Julia Stoops: Visual Artist & Author of Parts per Million
December 30, 2019 21:30 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBEpisode 77: Julia Stoops: Visual Artist & Author of Parts per Million In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 1 hour 12 min.) :48 - Introduction to Julia Stoops 1:50 - Julia & Vikki talk about living in Portland 3:40 - Julia talks about her day job 5:00- Julia & Vikki talk about web design 8:16 - Julia talks about marketing her book 11:27 - Julia shares what she is currently reading 15:22 -Julia talks about the title of her book Parts per Million 28:42 - Julia shar...
Episode 76: Michael (Mike) Copperman; Author of the heart-wrenching memoir - Teacher : Two Years in the Mississippi Delta
December 16, 2019 10:00 - 51 minutes - 41.3 MBEpisode 76: Michael (Mike) Copperman; Author of the heart-wrenching memoir - Teacher: Two Years in the Mississippi Delta In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 50 min.) :30 - Introduction to Michael (Mike) Copperman 3:38 - Mike talks about his writing journey 4:42 - Mike shares what he is reading 6:04- Mike shares about his fiction short stories 7:05 - Mike & Vikki talk about university teaching & working with students 10:05 - Mike talks about his writing process 15:40...
Episode 75: Bonus Episode: Shannon Kaiser- #1 International Bestselling Author, Global Speaker, and Empowerment Coach
November 18, 2019 19:00 - 53 minutes - 42.8 MBEpisode 75: Bonus Episode: Shannon Kaiser- #1 International Bestselling Author, Global Speaker, and Empowerment Coach In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 50 min.) :30 - Introduction to Shannon Kaiser 1:25 - Shannon shares about her personal journey & the start of her writing journey 3:00 - Shannon explains authentic living 6:25- Shannon talks about the birth of her book The Joy Seeker 7:47 - Vikki & Shannon talk about the book format 9:00 - Shannon shares her wri...
Episode 74: Erick W. Metz; Ghostwriter & Supernatural Fiction Author
November 18, 2019 12:00 - 54 minutes - 124 MBEpisode 74: Erick W. Metz; Ghostwriter & Supernatural Fiction Author In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 53 min.) :30 - Introduction to Erick Metz 2:00 - Erick shares what is on his reading list 3:35 - Erick & Vikki talk about world creation and D&D 4:40 - Erick talks about his genre 6:35- Erick shares about his writing journey 8:01 - Erick & Vikki talks about teaching and Erick’s social work 8:45 - Erick shares about his ghostwriting experiences 13:35- Erick talks...
Episode 73: Anne Leigh Parrish; Writer & Poet
November 11, 2019 20:04 - 36 minutes - 82.6 MBEpisode 73: Anne Leigh Parrish; Writer & Poet In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 35 min.) :32 - Introduction to Anne Leigh Parrish 2:15 - Anne shares what she is reading 3:38 - Anne talks about her educational background & her writing journey 8:13 - Anne shares about her writing process & writing poetry versus writing fiction 10:46- Anne talks about what genre she writes 11:54 - Anne shares about her publishing journey over the years 13:05 - Anne shares valuab...
Episode 72: Rayne Lacko; YA Author & Creative Writing Instructor
October 28, 2019 17:43 - 1 hour - 150 MBEpisode 72: Rayne Lacko; YA Author & Creative Writing Instructor In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 1 hour 15 min.) :41 - Introduction to Rayne 3:07- Rayne shares what she is currently reading 4:42 - Rayne talks about her background 7:45 - Rayne shares about writing YA 8:46- Rayne & Vikki talk about rock-n-roll books 10:06 - Rayne shares her inspiration for her first book 15:35 - Rayne talks about her writing process & emotional payoff from characters 25:28 - Rayn...