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The Writing Table with Kris Clink

253 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratings

The Writing Table is a podcast for writers and book lovers. Whether you're a seasoned writer or curious about the writing life, pull up a chair. Hear from authors from every stage-from New York Times list-makers to debuts. You'll get a behind-the-scenes view of your favorite books-from writing the ugly first drafts to the final editorial processes. 
Check out interviews with Phillipa Gregory, Jennifer Weiner, Lemony Snicket, Laurie Frankel, and so many others. Come on in-there's always room at the writing table. 

Hosted by Kris Clink, author of Goodbye, Lark Lovejoy and Sissie Klein is Completely Normal. Kris’s novels are set in middle America where front porches offer the best views, books are treasured, and there’s always room to pull up an extra chair at dinner. A native Texan, she’s now at home in Kansas with her husband, two spoiled pups, and the gorgeous cardinals who visit her back deck.

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Episodes

Jeanette Escudero's Apology Project

November 11, 2021 17:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MB

Jeanette Escudero discusses The Apology Project and her path to publishing.  Follow the Writing Table: On Twitter/X: @writingtablepc Everywhere else: @writingtablepodcast Email questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: [email protected].

Jeanette Escudero's Apology Project

November 11, 2021 17:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MB

Jeanette Escudero discusses The Apology Project and her path to publishing. 

Carly Watters Unwraps What No One Tells Writers About Writing

November 09, 2021 11:00 - 34 minutes - 24.1 MB

Literary agent, Carly Watters, a frequent guest on the podcast, The Sh*t No One Tells You About Writing, takes a seat at the Writing Table to share her view on what it takes to become a published author. 

Carly Watters Unwraps The Sh*t No One Tells You About Writing, Querying, and Managing an Author Brand

November 09, 2021 11:00 - 34 minutes - 24.1 MB

Literary agent, Carly Watters, a frequent guest on the podcast, The Sh*t No One Tells You About Writing, takes a seat at the Writing Table to share her view on what it takes to become a published author.  Follow the Writing Table: On Twitter/X: @writingtablepc Everywhere else: @writingtablepodcast Email questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: [email protected].

Leslie Rasmussen After Happily Ever After

November 09, 2021 02:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB

Leslie Rasmussen discusses her start in television writing that led to writing women's fiction.  Follow the Writing Table: On Twitter/X: @writingtablepc Everywhere else: @writingtablepodcast Email questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: [email protected].

Leslie Rasmussen After Happily Ever After

November 09, 2021 02:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB

Leslie Rasmussen discusses her start in television writing that led to writing women's fiction. 

Matthew FitzSimmons, Author of Constance

November 04, 2021 16:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MB

Matthew FitzSimmons discusses the surprising origins for his ideas and how his latest novel, Constance inspired a series.  Follow the Writing Table: On Twitter/X: @writingtablepc Everywhere else: @writingtablepodcast Email questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: [email protected].

Reyna Gentin's Both Are True

November 03, 2021 14:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB

Reyna Gentin discusses her middle grade novel, My Name is Layla, and her women's fiction, Both Are True.  Follow the Writing Table: On Twitter/X: @writingtablepc Everywhere else: @writingtablepodcast Email questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: [email protected].

Kwana Jackson talks about How to Marry Keanu Reeves in 90 Days

November 02, 2021 17:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MB

Kwana Jackson, also known as K.M. Jackson, discusses her writing journey, writing friendships, and Keanu Reeves.  Follow the Writing Table: On Twitter/X: @writingtablepc Everywhere else: @writingtablepodcast Email questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: [email protected].

Juliette Fay's Catch Us When We Fall

October 23, 2021 12:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB

Juliette Fay discusses her new book, Catch Us When We Fall Follow the Writing Table: On Twitter/X: @writingtablepc Everywhere else: @writingtablepodcast Email questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: [email protected].

Barbara Rosenberg: Literary Agenting

October 14, 2021 15:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MB

Barbara Rosenberg discusses agenting and the acquisition process.  Follow the Writing Table: On Twitter/X: @writingtablepc Everywhere else: @writingtablepodcast Email questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: [email protected].

Barbara Rosenberg: Literary Agenting

October 14, 2021 15:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MB

Barbara Rosenberg discusses agenting and the acquisition process. 

Bethany Crandell and See Jane Snap

October 05, 2021 14:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MB

Author of YA novels, Bethany Crandell discusses her recent work in women's fiction: The Jake Ryan Complex and her sophomore novel, See Jane Snap, released in September.  Follow the Writing Table: On Twitter/X: @writingtablepc Everywhere else: @writingtablepodcast Email questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: [email protected].

Alexa Martin and Mom Jeans

October 05, 2021 14:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MB

Alexa Martin discusses her writing journey and how she makes time to write while raising her four lovely children.  Follow the Writing Table: On Twitter/X: @writingtablepc Everywhere else: @writingtablepodcast Email questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: [email protected].

Maddie Dawson and The Magic of Found Objects

September 30, 2021 17:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MB

Maddie Dawson discusses writing, author friendships, and her latest novel, The Magic of Found Objects.  Follow the Writing Table: On Twitter/X: @writingtablepc Everywhere else: @writingtablepodcast Email questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: [email protected].

Lea Geller's Truth And Other Hidden Things

September 24, 2021 02:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MB

Lea Geller discusses how she carves out time for the writing life while working and raising a family.  Follow the Writing Table: On Twitter/X: @writingtablepc Everywhere else: @writingtablepodcast Email questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: [email protected].

Sarahlyn Bruck's Daytime Drama

September 16, 2021 22:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MB

Sarahlyn Bruck discusses writing and what inspired her latest novel, Daytime Drama.  Follow the Writing Table: On Twitter/X: @writingtablepc Everywhere else: @writingtablepodcast Email questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: [email protected].

Kimberly Willis Holt and The Ambassador of Nowhere Texas

September 03, 2021 18:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MB

Kimberly Willis Holt talks about her storied career as an author of literature for young readers.   Follow the Writing Table: On Twitter/X: @writingtablepc Everywhere else: @writingtablepodcast Email questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: [email protected].

Elyssa Friedland's Last Summer at the Golden Hotel

August 30, 2021 17:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MB

Closing out the summer with Elyssa Friedland, author of The Last Summer at the Golden Hotel--a novel marrying the old with the new.  Follow the Writing Table: On Twitter/X: @writingtablepc Everywhere else: @writingtablepodcast Email questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: [email protected].

Behind the Scenes of Lemony Snicket's Poison for Breakfast

August 27, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MB

A book for all ages, Poison for Breakfast offers equal parts humor, philosophy, and writing craft. Daniel Handler talks about Lemony's evolution.  Follow the Writing Table: On Twitter/X: @writingtablepc Everywhere else: @writingtablepodcast Email questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: [email protected].

Lemony Snicket's Poison for Breakfast--Behind the scenes

August 27, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MB

A book for all ages, Poison for Breakfast offers equal parts humor, philosophy, and writing craft. Daniel Handler talks about Lemony's evolution. 

Farrah Rochon's Dating (and Writing) Playbooks

August 12, 2021 21:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MB

Farrah Rochon talks about writing romance and her new novel, The Dating Playbook.  Follow the Writing Table: On Twitter/X: @writingtablepc Everywhere else: @writingtablepodcast Email questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: [email protected].

Taylor Moore and Down Range

August 07, 2021 11:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB

Taylor Moore discusses how his work in the CIA proved beneficial in writing his western thriller,  Down Range.  Follow the Writing Table: On Twitter/X: @writingtablepc Everywhere else: @writingtablepodcast Email questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: [email protected].

Trish Doller's Women's Fiction Voyage

August 06, 2021 11:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MB

Author of Float Plan, The Suite Spot, and a collection of YA novels, Trish Doller discusses her writing career.  Follow the Writing Table: On Twitter/X: @writingtablepc Everywhere else: @writingtablepodcast Email questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: [email protected].

Sarah Adlakha's Writing Journey

July 30, 2021 11:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB

Debut author, Sarah Adlakha talks about her novel  Follow the Writing Table: On Twitter/X: @writingtablepc Everywhere else: @writingtablepodcast Email questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: [email protected].

Behind the scenes of Lemony Snicket's Poison for Breakfast

July 30, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MB

A book for all ages, Poison for Breakfast offers equal parts humor, philosophy, and writing craft. Daniel Handler talks about Lemony's evolution. 

Kelly Harms and The Seven Day Switch

July 08, 2021 21:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MB

Kelly Harms shares writing tips and discusses her new book, The Seven Day Switch.  Follow the Writing Table: On Twitter/X: @writingtablepc Everywhere else: @writingtablepodcast Email questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: [email protected].

Kelly Harms

July 08, 2021 21:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MB

Kelly Harms shares writing tips and discusses her new book, The Seven Day Switch. 

Lyn Liao Butler and The Tiger Mom's Tale

July 02, 2021 16:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB

Lyn Liao Butler discusses her debut novel, The Tiger Mom's Tale Follow the Writing Table: On Twitter/X: @writingtablepc Everywhere else: @writingtablepodcast Email questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: [email protected].

Kerry Lonsdale, Author of No More Words

July 01, 2021 17:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MB

Kerry Lonsdale discusses her new book, her work as a founding member of the Women's Fiction Writer's Association, and a major health scare.  Follow the Writing Table: On Twitter/X: @writingtablepc Everywhere else: @writingtablepodcast Email questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: [email protected].

Kerry Lonsdale, Author of No More Words

July 01, 2021 17:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MB

Kerry Lonsdale discusses her new book, her work as a founding member of the Women's Fiction Writer's Association, and a major health scare. 

Kaira Rouda's Suspense

June 26, 2021 10:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

Psychological suspense author, Kaira Rouda, discusses her publishing journey.  Follow the Writing Table: On Twitter/X: @writingtablepc Everywhere else: @writingtablepodcast Email questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: [email protected].

Julie Cantrell Wears Many Hats

June 19, 2021 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MB

Julie Cantrell discusses her background, her writing, and why she enjoys coaching other writers.  Follow the Writing Table: On Twitter/X: @writingtablepc Everywhere else: @writingtablepodcast Email questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: [email protected].

It's Not A Job for Rochelle Weinstein

June 12, 2021 10:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB

Rochelle Weinstein discusses her novels and how writing brings joy to her life.  Follow the Writing Table: On Twitter/X: @writingtablepc Everywhere else: @writingtablepodcast Email questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: [email protected].

Laurie Frankel: Family & How Girls Superhero

June 05, 2021 17:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MB

During a laugh-filled discussion, Laurie Frankel hits on her writing process, why she's passionate about writing novels involving families--in the many forms they take, and her latest novel, One, Two, Three.  Follow the Writing Table: On Twitter/X: @writingtablepc Everywhere else: @writingtablepodcast Email questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: [email protected].

Jenni L. Walsh and A Betting Woman

May 29, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MB

Jenny L. Walsh discusses writing historical fiction for multiple audiences.  Follow the Writing Table: On Twitter/X: @writingtablepc Everywhere else: @writingtablepodcast Email questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: [email protected].

Susie Orman Schnall's The Balance Project

May 29, 2021 10:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB

Susie Orman Schnall talks about her groundbreaking work with The Balance Project and how her writing career has taken her in a new direction.  Follow the Writing Table: On Twitter/X: @writingtablepc Everywhere else: @writingtablepodcast Email questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: [email protected].

Burn It All Down with Nicolas DiDomizio

May 22, 2021 10:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MB

Nicolas DiDomizio discusses his life before getting "the call," his debut novel, Burn It All Down, and what he's working on now.  Follow the Writing Table: On Twitter/X: @writingtablepc Everywhere else: @writingtablepodcast Email questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: [email protected].

The Sound Between the Notes with Barbara Linn Probst

May 15, 2021 12:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MB

Barbara Linn Probst discusses how she merges writing with art and music in her novels.  Follow the Writing Table: On Twitter/X: @writingtablepc Everywhere else: @writingtablepodcast Email questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: [email protected].

Zibby Owens Needs More Time!

May 05, 2021 20:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MB

Zibby Owens discusses Moms Don't Have Time: A Quarantine Anthology and how books brought her through difficulties.  Follow the Writing Table: On Twitter/X: @writingtablepc Everywhere else: @writingtablepodcast Email questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: [email protected].

Camille Pagan and her new book, Don't Make Me Turn This Life Around

May 05, 2021 20:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MB

Camille Pagan talks about the ups and downs of writing and her new book, Don't Make Me Turn This Life Around Follow the Writing Table: On Twitter/X: @writingtablepc Everywhere else: @writingtablepodcast Email questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: [email protected].

Xio Axelrod Has Stars in Her Eyes and Rhythm in Her Heart

April 29, 2021 16:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MB

Xio Axelrod discusses her writing journey, musical influences, and the friends who supported her along the way.  Follow the Writing Table: On Twitter/X: @writingtablepc Everywhere else: @writingtablepodcast Email questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: [email protected].

Priscilla Olivares and Romance in the Keys

April 29, 2021 15:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MB

Romance writer Priscilla Olivares discusses Key West, family, writing with a Latinx flavor, and her new novel, Anchored Hearts.  Follow the Writing Table: On Twitter/X: @writingtablepc Everywhere else: @writingtablepodcast Email questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: [email protected].

Amy E. Reichert's Kindred Spirits Supper Club

April 20, 2021 17:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MB

Amy E. Reichert discusses her new book, the Tall Poppies, the Bloom Room, and why writers shouldn't ask Stephen King about querying.  Follow the Writing Table: On Twitter/X: @writingtablepc Everywhere else: @writingtablepodcast Email questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: [email protected].

Alison Hammer Writes Every Damn Day

April 15, 2021 22:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB

Alison Hammer discusses her new book, Little Pieces of Me, her writing group, Every Damn Day Writers, and why she takes a "finish first" philosophy.  Follow the Writing Table: On Twitter/X: @writingtablepc Everywhere else: @writingtablepodcast Email questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: [email protected].

Truth Be Told, Kathleen Barber's book became an Apple TV+ Series

April 03, 2021 18:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MB

Meet Kathleen Barber, author of Truth Be Told and Follow Me. Her first novel, originally published as "Are You Sleeping" became a series starring Octavia Spencer.  Apricot Lane Peoria Women's clothing and accessories Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Follow the Writing Table: On Twitter/X: @writingtablepc Everywhere else: @writingtablepodcast Email questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to ...

Kris Clink's Writing Table Preview

April 03, 2021 18:00 - 2 minutes - 1.84 MB

A preview of Kris Clink's Writing Table Podcast--a place for writers and book lovers to get to know authors, discuss writing, and learn about publishing, featuring: Kimberly Belle, Kathleen Barber, Molly Harper, Zibby Owens, Amy Poeppel and more!  Follow the Writing Table: On Twitter/X: @writingtablepc Everywhere else: @writingtablepodcast Email questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: [email protected].

Molly Harper: Who Says Vampires Can't Find Love?

April 02, 2021 20:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MB

Molly Harper Harper is the author of more than thirty paranormal and contemporary romance titles, including the Half-Moon Hollow series, the Southern Eclectic series, and the Audible exclusive Mystic Bayou series. Molly lives in Michigan with her family.  Follow the Writing Table: On Twitter/X: @writingtablepc Everywhere else: @writingtablepodcast Email questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: [email protected].

Who Says Vampires Can't Find Love?

April 02, 2021 20:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MB

Molly Harper discusses writing, vampires, and what she didn't find in bookstores that made her write that first book. 

Who Says Vampires Can't Find Love?

April 02, 2021 20:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MB

Molly Harper discusses writing, vampires, and what she didn't find in bookstores that made her write that first book. 

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