Podcast
Welcome to the Thriving Authors Podcast, where we delve into all aspects of what it takes to get your dream book out of your heart, onto the page and into the world, connecting with a wide audience of readers.
I don’t just want you to be a published author – I want you to be a THRIVING author, confidently sharing your ideas, making an impact with your words, and owning your unique voice that deserves to be heard! I’m here to guide you through the writing journey, from first draft to revision process, from mindset issues to craft questions, from finding inspiration to building a sustainable writing career!
On this podcast, you will find behind-the-scenes lessons from my own book-writing and publishing journey, interviews with successful published authors, and tips and advice you can start using today to move you forward in your writing life.
Episode 154: Interview with Greta Woolley
In this episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m talking with my wonderful friend Greta Woolley about her incredible book “S.O.S.: Survival Guide for Teachers, Old and New”. I was honored to be able to support her in writing this book over the course of my 8-week writing program Your Book Roadmap.
Episode 153: The 2 Biggest Objections I Hear
In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m diving into two common objections that I hear over and over from the women who are considering joining Thriving Authors Academy. These objections might resonate with you, too, so I wanted to talk about them and pose some questions for you to think about.
Episode 152: Interview with Amy Michelle Carpenter
In this episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m talking with Amy Michelle Carpenter, publisher of Monster Publishing and author of several science fiction books. I love that she’s able to come at this conversation from both the publisher’s side and also from the author’s side.
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Episode 151: Revamp Your Writing Routine Recap
In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m recapping the highlights and key takeaways from the Revamp Your Writing Routine Challenge that I hosted in my free Facebook group, Women Entrepreneurs Becoming Best-Selling Authors, last year.
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Episode 150: Interview with Leigh Shulman
In this episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, it was so wonderful to talk with writer Leigh Shulman who shared so many beautiful gems during her summit talk “Why Rejection is Your Best Friend.”
Episode 149: BTS: My Publication Journey for My New Novel
In this episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I'm giving you a behind-the-scenes look at the timeline of drafting, editing and submitting (and editing and submitting again) that led to finally getting a publication deal for my new novel BEFORE & AFTER YOU & ME.
Episode 148: Interview with Cambria Williams
In this episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, it was such a delight to talk with Cambria Williams about her debut novel, THE BEFALLEN, and her writing journey.
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Episode 147: The First Thriving Authors Book Club Meeting
In this episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I'm sharing the replay from our first Thriving Authors Book Club meeting. It was so wonderful to be together, chat about Your Book Matters and why OUR books matter and create our vision boards!
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Episode 146: 6 Reasons to Invest in Your Writing
In this replay of a solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I'm sharing straight from my heart to yours. I talk about three important ways you can invest in your writing AND six reasons you should do so – not later, but NOW.
Episode 145: Interview with MJ Fievre
In this episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m thrilled to be joined by MJ Fievre, a woman who wears so many hats in the writing world! She’s an editor, a publisher, a coordinator for the Miami Book Fair, and an author of multiple genres!
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Episode 144: Your Publication Timeline Checklist
In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m diving into all the moving pieces involved in self-publishing and giving you a checklist of what needs to get done before your book hits the shelves.
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Episode 143: Interview with Susan Ito
In this episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, It was such a joy to talk with author Susan Ito, whose captivating memoir I Would Meet You Anywhere came out a few months ago. If you're curious about the differences between writing a memoir and writing fiction that is based loosely on real life, I think Susan's insights will be incredibly useful to you.
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Episode 142: 4 Questions to Ask Yourself on New Year's Eve
In this encore presentation of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I share what I do to really soak up the final hours of one year and look ahead to the next one. I don't know about you, but New Year's Eve just might be my favorite day of the whole year!
Episode 141: Your Book is Your Legacy
In this encore presentation of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m sharing a little love note from my heart to yours. I’m also reflecting on my daughter's namesake, my Grandma Auden, and how so many of us have no idea how far our legacies extend, the ripples that we create, the ways that we touch other people's lives.
Episode 140: Interview with Meliss Jakubovic
In this episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m excited to be talking with Meliss Jakubovic, an online marketing strategist and business growth expert. She starts us off by pulling a card from her Spiritual Entrepreneurs Affirmation Deck.
Episode 139: An Affirmation for You
In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m reading an excerpt from my new book, Your Book Matters: 52 love notes from my creative heart to yours. I’m also sharing some rituals and reflections that will be helpful as you think about your intentions for 2024 and your wins from the past year.
Episode 138: Interview with Traci Skuce
In this episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I had the pleasure of talking with author Traci Skuce about what she calls the impossible longing – the thing that drives us, but it doesn't resolve. It’s a fascinating, layered approach to dive into the emotional heart of your characters.
Episode 137: Tips for Your Author Photo Shoot
In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m sharing how to maximize your photo shoot experience so you come away with wonderful photos that you can use in your book and marketing materials.
Episode 136: Interview with Jill Lacsa
In this episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m thrilled to be joined by Jill Lacsa, a confidence coach who helps women follow their dreams, whether that’s to write a book or pursue other passions.
Episode 135: Why I Believe Your Book Matters
In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m delving into why I titled my new book Your Book Matters and why this is something I believe so deeply.