G. G. Kellner

In 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  33 minutes)   •1:16: Introduction to Gigi •7:04: Gigi shares about her book Hope, a History of the Future •10:11:  Gigi talks about her writing journey •13:42: Gigi shares about her publishing journey &amp; her writing process •26:43:  Gigi reads from Hope, a History of the Future •31:31:  Gigi and Vikki close out the podcast with information about a live event this month that Gigi will be participating in.   Meet the Author:  https://hopeahistoryofthefuture.com   Featured Book: https://books2read.com/u/47Y12a   💕A Note about the Podcast:  The production of Author of the Pacific Northwest has been put on hold starting the summer of 2022. I do not have a return date.  However, I am keeping access to all the podcast episodes, resources, and all I have created as The Author’s Librarian free while I take a much-needed break to write my own books and explore being a grandmother.    If you are interested in my future work and adventures, please consider joining the mailing list or following me on social media. Those will be the first places I will announce new work.💕   Podcast Music Credits: Sweet Relief - Zachariah Hickman. Free licensing is offered by Youtube. 🌟🌟V A L U A B L E   R E S O U R C E S🌟🌟 💕SUPPORT THIS THIS PODCAST + GET BONUS CONTENT💕 📚MY BOOK IS OUT: PURCHASE IT HERE. 👩🏼‍🏫SELFPUBCON: SELF PUBLISHING ADVICE CONFERENCE    ✏️VISIT MY WEBSITE’S: SQUISHPEN PRODUCTIONS AND  THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN 🎥CHECK OUT MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR AUTHORS 🌟F O L L O W 🌟 facebook: VIKKI J. CARTER AND THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN  instagram: VIKKI J. CARTER AND THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN twitter: VIKKI J. CARTER AND THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN  Inquiries: theauthorlibrarian@gmail.com OR vikki@squishpen.com 💫A B O U T 💫 I’m Vikki J. Carter,  The Author’s Librarian. I hold a Master’s Degree in Research and Technology and I’m an author with over two decades’ worth of experience. I’ve worked with hundreds of students and authors helping them to find the right tools, techniques, and resources to strengthen the credibility and authority of their voices and improve their stories. As a professional librarian and author, I reveal the techniques that librarians use that will help you effectively find valuable sources and resources to give your writing the authority and authenticity readers expect. 💕THANK YOU FOR LISTENING💕 

In 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  33 minutes) •1:16: Introduction to Gigi •7:04: Gigi shares about her book Hope, a History of the Future •10:11:  Gigi talks about her writing journey •13:42: Gigi shares about her publishing journey &amp; her writing process •26:43:  Gigi reads from Hope, a History of the Future •31:31:  Gigi and Vikki close out the podcast with information about a live event this month that Gigi will be participating in. Meet the Author:  <a href="https://hopeahistoryofthefuture.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://hopeahistoryofthefuture.com</a> Featured Book: <a href="https://books2read.com/u/47Y12a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://books2read.com/u/47Y12a</a> 💕A Note about the Podcast:  The production of Author of the Pacific Northwest has been put on hold starting the summer of 2022. I do not have a return date.  However, I am keeping access to all the podcast episodes, resources, and all I have created as The Author’s Librarian free while I take a much-needed break to write my own books and explore being a grandmother.  If you are interested in my future work and adventures, please consider joining the mailing list or following me on social media. Those will be the first places I will announce new work.💕 Podcast Music Credits: Sweet Relief - Zachariah Hickman. Free licensing is offered by Youtube. 🌟🌟V A L U A B L E   R E S O U R C E S🌟🌟 💕<a href="https://ko-fi.com/vikkijcarter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SUPPORT THIS THIS PODCAST + GET BONUS CONTENT</a>💕 📚MY BOOK IS OUT: PURCHASE IT <a href="https://www.theauthorslibrarian.com/books" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE.</a> 👩🏼‍🏫SELFPUBCON: SELF PUBLISHING ADVICE CONFERENCE  ✏️VISIT MY WEBSITE’S: <a>SQUISHPEN PRODUCTIONS</a> AND <a href="https://www.theauthorslibrarian.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN</a> 🎥<a href="http://bit.ly/3reHu8J" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CHECK OUT MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR AUTHORS</a> 🌟F O L L O W 🌟 facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Squishpen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VIKKI J. CARTER </a>AND<a href="https://www.facebook.com/AuthorsLibrarian" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN </a> instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vikkij.carter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VIKKI J. CARTER</a> AND <a href="https://www.instagram.com/authorlibrarian/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN</a> twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/vikkijcarter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VIKKI J. CARTER</a> AND <a href="https://twitter.com/theauthorslib" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN</a>  Inquiries: <a href="mailto:theauthorlibrarian@gmail.com">theauthorlibrarian@gmail.com</a> OR <a href="mailto:vikki@squishpen.com">vikki@squishpen.com</a> 💫A B O U T 💫 I’m Vikki J. Carter,  The Author’s Librarian. I hold a Master’s Degree in Research and Technology and I’m an author with over two decades’ worth of experience. I’ve worked with hundreds of students and authors helping them to find the right tools, techniques, and resources to strengthen the credibility and authority of their voices and improve their stories. As a professional librarian and author, I reveal the techniques that librarians use that will help you effectively find valuable sources and resources to give your writing the authority and authenticity readers expect. 💕THANK YOU FOR LISTENING💕

Encore Ep. 2: G. G. Kellner; Hoping for a Better Future, Fiction Author

As 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 writing journey •11:29: Andrew talks about his publishing journey •16:03: Andrew shares about writing through his recovery from an aneurysm •27:59:  Andrew reads from “Prolific: The Obituary of Jack O’Brien” •36:37: Andrew closes the podcast with advice for authors     Meet the Author:  https://andrew-davie.com     💕A Note about the Podcast:  The production of Author of the Pacific Northwest has been put on hold starting the summer of 2022. I do not have a return date.  However, I am keeping access to all the podcast episodes, resources, and all I have created as The Author’s Librarian free while I take a much-needed break to write my books and enjoy being a grandmother.    If you are interested in my future work and adventures, please consider joining the mailing list or following me on social media. Those will be the first places I will announce new work.💕     Podcast Music Credits: Sweet Relief - Zachariah Hickman. Free licensing is offered by Youtube. 🌟🌟V A L U A B L E   R E S O U R C E S🌟🌟 💕SUPPORT THIS THIS PODCAST + GET BONUS CONTENT💕 📚MY BOOK IS OUT: PURCHASE IT HERE. 👩🏼‍🏫SELFPUBCON: SELF PUBLISHING ADVICE CONFERENCE    ✏️VISIT MY WEBSITE’S: SQUISHPEN PRODUCTIONS AND  THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN 🎥CHECK OUT MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR AUTHORS 🌟F O L L O W 🌟 facebook: VIKKI J. CARTER AND THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN  instagram: VIKKI J. CARTER AND THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN twitter: VIKKI J. CARTER AND THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN  Inquiries: theauthorlibrarian@gmail.com OR vikki@squishpen.com 💫A B O U T 💫 I’m Vikki J. Carter,  The Author’s Librarian. I hold a Master’s Degree in Research and Technology and I’m an author with over two decades’ worth of experience. I’ve worked with hundreds of students and authors helping them to find the right tools, techniques, and resources to strengthen the credibility and authority of their voices and improve their stories. As a professional librarian and author, I reveal the techniques that librarians use that will help you effectively find valuable sources and resources to give your writing the authority and authenticity readers expect. 💕THANK YOU FOR LISTENING💕 

As 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 writing journey •11:29: Andrew talks about his publishing journey •16:03: Andrew shares about writing through his recovery from an aneurysm •27:59:  Andrew reads from “Prolific: The Obituary of Jack O’Brien” •36:37: Andrew closes the podcast with advice for authors Meet the Author:  <a href="https://andrew-davie.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://andrew-davie.com</a> 💕A Note about the Podcast:  The production of Author of the Pacific Northwest has been put on hold starting the summer of 2022. I do not have a return date.  However, I am keeping access to all the podcast episodes, resources, and all I have created as The Author’s Librarian free while I take a much-needed break to write my books and enjoy being a grandmother.  If you are interested in my future work and adventures, please consider joining the mailing list or following me on social media. Those will be the first places I will announce new work.💕 Podcast Music Credits: Sweet Relief - Zachariah Hickman. Free licensing is offered by Youtube. 🌟🌟V A L U A B L E   R E S O U R C E S🌟🌟 💕<a href="https://ko-fi.com/vikkijcarter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SUPPORT THIS THIS PODCAST + GET BONUS CONTENT</a>💕 📚MY BOOK IS OUT: PURCHASE IT <a href="https://www.theauthorslibrarian.com/books" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE.</a> 👩🏼‍🏫SELFPUBCON: SELF PUBLISHING ADVICE CONFERENCE  ✏️VISIT MY WEBSITE’S: <a>SQUISHPEN PRODUCTIONS</a> AND <a href="https://www.theauthorslibrarian.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN</a> 🎥<a href="http://bit.ly/3reHu8J" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CHECK OUT MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR AUTHORS</a> 🌟F O L L O W 🌟 facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Squishpen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VIKKI J. CARTER </a>AND<a href="https://www.facebook.com/AuthorsLibrarian" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN </a> instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vikkij.carter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VIKKI J. CARTER</a> AND <a href="https://www.instagram.com/authorlibrarian/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN</a> twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/vikkijcarter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VIKKI J. CARTER</a> AND <a href="https://twitter.com/theauthorslib" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN</a>  Inquiries: <a href="mailto:theauthorlibrarian@gmail.com">theauthorlibrarian@gmail.com</a> OR <a href="mailto:vikki@squishpen.com">vikki@squishpen.com</a> 💫A B O U T 💫 I’m Vikki J. Carter,  The Author’s Librarian. I hold a Master’s Degree in Research and Technology and I’m an author with over two decades’ worth of experience. I’ve worked with hundreds of students and authors helping them to find the right tools, techniques, and resources to strengthen the credibility and authority of their voices and improve their stories. As a professional librarian and author, I reveal the techniques that librarians use that will help you effectively find valuable sources and resources to give your writing the authority and authenticity readers expect. 💕THANK YOU FOR LISTENING💕

Encore Ep. 1: Andrew Davie: short story, essay, creative non-fiction, and novella author

Adam Copeland

This 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.com/b/4ELzOO     Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Echoes-of-Avalon-196323337100482/ Goodreads:https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/129314.Adam_Copeland Amazon Author Profile:https://www.amazon.com/Adam-Copeland/e/B002XIFMZ0/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1520916984&amp;sr=8-1       Podcast Music Credits: Sweet Relief - Zachariah Hickman. Free licensing offered by Youtube. 🌟🌟V A L U A B L E   R E S O U R C E S🌟🌟 💕SUPPORT THIS THIS PODCAST + GET BONUS CONTENT💕 📚MY BOOK IS OUT: PURCHASE IT HERE. 👩🏼‍🏫SELFPUBCON: SELF PUBLISHING ADVICE CONFERENCE    ✏️VISIT MY WEBSITE’S : SQUISHPEN PRODUCTIONS AND  THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN 🎥CHECK OUT MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR AUTHORS 🌟F O L L O W 🌟 facebook: VIKKI J. CARTER AND THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN  instagram: VIKKI J. CARTER AND THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN twitter: VIKKI J. CARTER AND THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN  Inquiries: theauthorlibrarian@gmail.com OR vikki@squishpen.com 💫A B O U T 💫 I’m Vikki J. Carter,  The Author’s Librarian. I hold a Master’s Degree in Research and Technology and I’m an author with over two decades’ worth of experience. I’ve worked with hundreds of students and authors helping them to find the right tools, techniques, and resources to strengthen the credibility and authority of their voice and improve their stories. As a professional librarian and author I reveal the techniques that librarians use that will help you effectively find valuable sources and resources to give your writing the authority and authenticity readers expect. 💕THANK YOU FOR LISTENING💕 

This 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: <a href="https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-brbd5-917a1b" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-brbd5-917a1b</a> Featured Book: <a href="https://books2read.com/b/4ELzOO" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://books2read.com/b/4ELzOO</a> Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Echoes-of-Avalon-196323337100482/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/Echoes-of-Avalon-196323337100482/</a> Goodreads:<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/129314.Adam_Copeland" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/129314.Adam_Copeland</a> Amazon Author Profile:<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Adam-Copeland/e/B002XIFMZ0/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1520916984&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Adam-Copeland/e/B002XIFMZ0/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1520916984&amp;sr=8-1</a> Podcast Music Credits: Sweet Relief - Zachariah Hickman. Free licensing offered by Youtube. 🌟🌟V A L U A B L E   R E S O U R C E S🌟🌟 💕<a href="https://ko-fi.com/vikkijcarter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SUPPORT THIS THIS PODCAST + GET BONUS CONTENT</a>💕 📚MY BOOK IS OUT: PURCHASE IT <a href="https://www.theauthorslibrarian.com/books" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE.</a> 👩🏼‍🏫SELFPUBCON: SELF PUBLISHING ADVICE CONFERENCE  ✏️VISIT MY WEBSITE’S : <a>SQUISHPEN PRODUCTIONS</a> AND <a href="https://www.theauthorslibrarian.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN</a> 🎥<a href="http://bit.ly/3reHu8J" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CHECK OUT MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR AUTHORS</a> 🌟F O L L O W 🌟 facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Squishpen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VIKKI J. CARTER </a>AND<a href="https://www.facebook.com/AuthorsLibrarian" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN </a> instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vikkij.carter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VIKKI J. CARTER</a> AND <a href="https://www.instagram.com/authorlibrarian/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN</a> twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/vikkijcarter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VIKKI J. CARTER</a> AND <a href="https://twitter.com/theauthorslib" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN</a>  Inquiries: <a href="mailto:theauthorlibrarian@gmail.com">theauthorlibrarian@gmail.com</a> OR <a href="mailto:vikki@squishpen.com">vikki@squishpen.com</a> 💫A B O U T 💫 I’m Vikki J. Carter,  The Author’s Librarian. I hold a Master’s Degree in Research and Technology and I’m an author with over two decades’ worth of experience. I’ve worked with hundreds of students and authors helping them to find the right tools, techniques, and resources to strengthen the credibility and authority of their voice and improve their stories. As a professional librarian and author I reveal the techniques that librarians use that will help you effectively find valuable sources and resources to give your writing the authority and authenticity readers expect. 💕THANK YOU FOR LISTENING💕

Episode 118: Revisit with Adam Copeland: American Gothic author

Dede Montgomery

This 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 podcast with events she will be at this fall.    Featured Book: https://books2read.com/u/4DP8J7   Dede’s website: https://dedemontgomery.com   Podcast Music Credits: Sweet Relief - Zachariah Hickman. Free licensing is offered by Youtube. 🌟🌟V A L U A B L E   R E S O U R C E S🌟🌟 📔VISIT MY FREE AUTHOR RESEARCH RESOURCES &amp; CHECKLISTS: https://www.theauthorslibrarian.com/resources-for-authors   💕SUPPORT THIS THIS PODCAST + GET BONUS CONTENT💕 📚MY BOOK IS OUT: PURCHASE IT HERE. 👩🏼‍🏫SELFPUBCON: SELF PUBLISHING ADVICE CONFERENCE : https://selfpublishingadviceconference.com/?wpam_id=10298   ✏️VISIT MY WEBSITE’S: SQUISHPEN PRODUCTIONS AND  THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN 🎥CHECK OUT MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR AUTHORS 🌟F O L L O W 🌟 facebook: VIKKI J. CARTER AND THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN  instagram: VIKKI J. CARTER AND THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN twitter: VIKKI J. CARTER AND THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN  Inquiries: theauthorlibrarian@gmail.com OR vikki@squishpen.com 💫A B O U T 💫 I’m Vikki J. Carter,  The Author’s Librarian. I hold a Master’s Degree in Research and Technology, and I’m an author with over two decades’ worth of experience. I’ve worked with hundreds of students and authors, helping them find the right tools, techniques, and resources to strengthen the credibility and authority of their voices and improve their stories. As a professional librarian and author, I reveal the librarians’ techniques to help you effectively find valuable sources and resources to give your writing the authority and authenticity readers expect. 💕THANK YOU FOR LISTENING💕 

This 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 podcast with events she will be at this fall.  Featured Book: <a href="https://books2read.com/u/4DP8J7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://books2read.com/u/4DP8J7</a> Dede’s website: <a href="https://dedemontgomery.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://dedemontgomery.com</a> Podcast Music Credits: Sweet Relief - Zachariah Hickman. Free licensing is offered by Youtube. 🌟🌟V A L U A B L E   R E S O U R C E S🌟🌟 📔VISIT MY FREE AUTHOR RESEARCH RESOURCES &amp; CHECKLISTS: <a href="https://www.theauthorslibrarian.com/resources-for-authors" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.theauthorslibrarian.com/resources-for-authors</a> 💕SUPPORT THIS THIS PODCAST + GET BONUS CONTENT💕 📚MY BOOK IS OUT: PURCHASE IT HERE. 👩🏼‍🏫SELFPUBCON: SELF PUBLISHING ADVICE CONFERENCE : <a href="https://selfpublishingadviceconference.com/?wpam_id=10298" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://selfpublishingadviceconference.com/?wpam_id=10298</a> ✏️VISIT MY WEBSITE’S: SQUISHPEN PRODUCTIONS AND  THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN 🎥CHECK OUT MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR AUTHORS 🌟F O L L O W 🌟 facebook: VIKKI J. CARTER AND THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN  instagram: VIKKI J. CARTER AND THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN twitter: VIKKI J. CARTER AND THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN  Inquiries: theauthorlibrarian@gmail.com OR vikki@squishpen.com 💫A B O U T 💫 I’m Vikki J. Carter,  The Author’s Librarian. I hold a Master’s Degree in Research and Technology, and I’m an author with over two decades’ worth of experience. I’ve worked with hundreds of students and authors, helping them find the right tools, techniques, and resources to strengthen the credibility and authority of their voices and improve their stories. As a professional librarian and author, I reveal the librarians’ techniques to help you effectively find valuable sources and resources to give your writing the authority and authenticity readers expect. 💕THANK YOU FOR LISTENING💕

Episode 117: Dede Montgomery; memoir and short stories author

Jan Bono

This 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 Series; Crab Bait.  45:51: Vikki and Jan close the podcast with how readers can find Jan to purchase books.    Podcast Music Credits: Sweet Relief - Zachariah Hickman. Free licensing is offered by Youtube. 🌟🌟V A L U A B L E   R E S O U R C E S🌟🌟 📔VISIT MY FREE AUTHOR RESEARCH RESOURCES &amp; CHECKLISTS: https://www.theauthorslibrarian.com/resources-for-authors   💕SUPPORT THIS THIS PODCAST + GET BONUS CONTENT💕 📚MY BOOK IS OUT: PURCHASE IT HERE. 👩🏼‍🏫SELFPUBCON: SELF PUBLISHING ADVICE CONFERENCE : https://selfpublishingadviceconference.com/?wpam_id=10298   ✏️VISIT MY WEBSITE’S: SQUISHPEN PRODUCTIONS AND  THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN 🎥CHECK OUT MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR AUTHORS 🌟F O L L O W 🌟 facebook: VIKKI J. CARTER AND THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN  instagram: VIKKI J. CARTER AND THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN twitter: VIKKI J. CARTER AND THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN  Inquiries: theauthorlibrarian@gmail.com OR vikki@squishpen.com 💫A B O U T 💫 I’m Vikki J. Carter,  The Author’s Librarian. I hold a Master’s Degree in Research and Technology, and I’m an author with over two decades’ worth of experience. I’ve worked with hundreds of students and authors, helping them find the right tools, techniques, and resources to strengthen the credibility and authority of their voices and improve their stories. As a professional librarian and author, I reveal the librarians’ techniques to help you effectively find valuable sources and resources to give your writing the authority and authenticity readers expect. 💕THANK YOU FOR LISTENING💕 

<a href="https://authorlibrarian--rocket.thrivecart.com/publisher-rocket/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This podcast is sponsored by Publisher Rocket.</a> 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 Series; Crab Bait.  <ul><li>45:51: Vikki and Jan close the podcast with how readers can find Jan to purchase books.</li> </ul> Podcast Music Credits: Sweet Relief - Zachariah Hickman. Free licensing is offered by Youtube. 🌟🌟V A L U A B L E   R E S O U R C E S🌟🌟 📔VISIT MY FREE AUTHOR RESEARCH RESOURCES &amp; CHECKLISTS: <a href="https://www.theauthorslibrarian.com/resources-for-authors" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.theauthorslibrarian.com/resources-for-authors</a> 💕SUPPORT THIS THIS PODCAST + GET BONUS CONTENT💕 📚MY BOOK IS OUT: PURCHASE IT HERE. 👩🏼‍🏫SELFPUBCON: SELF PUBLISHING ADVICE CONFERENCE : <a href="https://selfpublishingadviceconference.com/?wpam_id=10298" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://selfpublishingadviceconference.com/?wpam_id=10298</a> ✏️VISIT MY WEBSITE’S: SQUISHPEN PRODUCTIONS AND  THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN 🎥CHECK OUT MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR AUTHORS 🌟F O L L O W 🌟 facebook: VIKKI J. CARTER AND THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN  instagram: VIKKI J. CARTER AND THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN twitter: VIKKI J. CARTER AND THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN  Inquiries: theauthorlibrarian@gmail.com OR vikki@squishpen.com 💫A B O U T 💫 I’m Vikki J. Carter,  The Author’s Librarian. I hold a Master’s Degree in Research and Technology, and I’m an author with over two decades’ worth of experience. I’ve worked with hundreds of students and authors, helping them find the right tools, techniques, and resources to strengthen the credibility and authority of their voices and improve their stories. As a professional librarian and author, I reveal the librarians’ techniques to help you effectively find valuable sources and resources to give your writing the authority and authenticity readers expect. 💕THANK YOU FOR LISTENING💕

Episode 116: Jan Bono; Cozy Mystery & Humorous Short Story Author

Wolf O

This 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 &amp; 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 Cyberspiracy.  •53:15: Wolf closes the podcast by sharing his other works.   Podcast Music Credits: Sweet Relief - Zachariah Hickman. Free licensing is offered by Youtube. 🌟🌟V A L U A B L E   R E S O U R C E S🌟🌟 📔VISIT MY FREE AUTHOR RESEARCH RESOURCES &amp; CHECKLISTS: https://www.theauthorslibrarian.com/resources-for-authors   💕SUPPORT THIS THIS PODCAST + GET BONUS CONTENT💕 📚MY BOOK IS OUT: PURCHASE IT HERE. 👩🏼‍🏫SELFPUBCON: SELF PUBLISHING ADVICE CONFERENCE : https://selfpublishingadviceconference.com/?wpam_id=10298   ✏️VISIT MY WEBSITE’S: SQUISHPEN PRODUCTIONS AND  THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN 🎥CHECK OUT MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR AUTHORS 🌟F O L L O W 🌟 facebook: VIKKI J. CARTER AND THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN  instagram: VIKKI J. CARTER AND THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN twitter: VIKKI J. CARTER AND THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN  Inquiries: theauthorlibrarian@gmail.com OR vikki@squishpen.com 💫A B O U T 💫 I’m Vikki J. Carter,  The Author’s Librarian. I hold a Master’s Degree in Research and Technology, and I’m an author with over two decades’ worth of experience. I’ve worked with hundreds of students and authors, helping them find the right tools, techniques, and resources to strengthen the credibility and authority of their voices and improve their stories. As a professional librarian and author, I reveal the librarians’ techniques to help you effectively find valuable sources and resources to give your writing the authority and authenticity readers expect. 💕THANK YOU FOR LISTENING💕 

<a href="https://courses.selfpubform.com/referral/selfpublishing101/iiZtCW5stJ4BdjTl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This podcast is sponsored by Mark Dawson’s Self Publishing Formula 101.</a> 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 &amp; 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 Cyberspiracy.  •53:15: Wolf closes the podcast by sharing his other works. Podcast Music Credits: Sweet Relief - Zachariah Hickman. Free licensing is offered by Youtube. 🌟🌟V A L U A B L E   R E S O U R C E S🌟🌟 📔VISIT MY FREE AUTHOR RESEARCH RESOURCES &amp; CHECKLISTS: <a href="https://www.theauthorslibrarian.com/resources-for-authors" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.theauthorslibrarian.com/resources-for-authors</a> 💕SUPPORT THIS THIS PODCAST + GET BONUS CONTENT💕 📚MY BOOK IS OUT: PURCHASE IT HERE. 👩🏼‍🏫SELFPUBCON: SELF PUBLISHING ADVICE CONFERENCE : <a href="https://selfpublishingadviceconference.com/?wpam_id=10298" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://selfpublishingadviceconference.com/?wpam_id=10298</a> ✏️VISIT MY WEBSITE’S: SQUISHPEN PRODUCTIONS AND  THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN 🎥CHECK OUT MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR AUTHORS 🌟F O L L O W 🌟 facebook: VIKKI J. CARTER AND THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN  instagram: VIKKI J. CARTER AND THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN twitter: VIKKI J. CARTER AND THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN  Inquiries: theauthorlibrarian@gmail.com OR vikki@squishpen.com 💫A B O U T 💫 I’m Vikki J. Carter,  The Author’s Librarian. I hold a Master’s Degree in Research and Technology, and I’m an author with over two decades’ worth of experience. I’ve worked with hundreds of students and authors, helping them find the right tools, techniques, and resources to strengthen the credibility and authority of their voices and improve their stories. As a professional librarian and author, I reveal the librarians’ techniques to help you effectively find valuable sources and resources to give your writing the authority and authenticity readers expect. 💕THANK YOU FOR LISTENING💕

Episode 115: Special Guest, Wolf O’Rourc; YA Thiller

Linda Eddleston

Episode 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 Friends.  •29:29: Linda and Vikki close out the podcast remembering the history of Portland, Oregon.      Featured Book:   https://www.amazon.com/My-Three-Friends-Linda-Eddleston/dp/0989143023     Podcast Music Credits: Sweet Relief - Zachariah Hickman. Free licensing is offered by Youtube. 🌟🌟V A L U A B L E   R E S O U R C E S🌟🌟 📔VISIT MY FREE AUTHOR RESEARCH RESOURCES &amp; CHECKLISTS: https://www.theauthorslibrarian.com/resources-for-authors   💕SUPPORT THIS THIS PODCAST + GET BONUS CONTENT💕 📚MY BOOK IS OUT: PURCHASE IT HERE. 👩🏼‍🏫SELFPUBCON: SELF PUBLISHING ADVICE CONFERENCE : https://selfpublishingadviceconference.com/?wpam_id=10298   ✏️VISIT MY WEBSITE’S: SQUISHPEN PRODUCTIONS AND  THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN 🎥CHECK OUT MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR AUTHORS 🌟F O L L O W 🌟 facebook: VIKKI J. CARTER AND THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN  instagram: VIKKI J. CARTER AND THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN twitter: VIKKI J. CARTER AND THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN  Inquiries: theauthorlibrarian@gmail.com OR vikki@squishpen.com 💫A B O U T 💫 I’m Vikki J. Carter,  The Author’s Librarian. I hold a Master’s Degree in Research and Technology, and I’m an author with over two decades’ worth of experience. I’ve worked with hundreds of students and authors, helping them find the right tools, techniques, and resources to strengthen the credibility and authority of their voices and improve their stories. As a professional librarian and author, I reveal the librarians’ techniques to help you effectively find valuable sources and resources to give your writing the authority and authenticity readers expect. 💕THANK YOU FOR LISTENING💕 

Episode 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 Friends.  •29:29: Linda and Vikki close out the podcast remembering the history of Portland, Oregon.  Featured Book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/My-Three-Friends-Linda-Eddleston/dp/0989143023" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/My-Three-Friends-Linda-Eddleston/dp/0989143023</a> Podcast Music Credits: Sweet Relief - Zachariah Hickman. Free licensing is offered by Youtube. 🌟🌟V A L U A B L E   R E S O U R C E S🌟🌟 📔VISIT MY FREE AUTHOR RESEARCH RESOURCES &amp; CHECKLISTS: <a href="https://www.theauthorslibrarian.com/resources-for-authors" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.theauthorslibrarian.com/resources-for-authors</a> 💕SUPPORT THIS THIS PODCAST + GET BONUS CONTENT💕 📚MY BOOK IS OUT: PURCHASE IT HERE. 👩🏼‍🏫SELFPUBCON: SELF PUBLISHING ADVICE CONFERENCE : <a href="https://selfpublishingadviceconference.com/?wpam_id=10298" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://selfpublishingadviceconference.com/?wpam_id=10298</a> ✏️VISIT MY WEBSITE’S: SQUISHPEN PRODUCTIONS AND  THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN 🎥CHECK OUT MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR AUTHORS 🌟F O L L O W 🌟 facebook: VIKKI J. CARTER AND THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN  instagram: VIKKI J. CARTER AND THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN twitter: VIKKI J. CARTER AND THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN  Inquiries: theauthorlibrarian@gmail.com OR vikki@squishpen.com 💫A B O U T 💫 I’m Vikki J. Carter,  The Author’s Librarian. I hold a Master’s Degree in Research and Technology, and I’m an author with over two decades’ worth of experience. I’ve worked with hundreds of students and authors, helping them find the right tools, techniques, and resources to strengthen the credibility and authority of their voices and improve their stories. As a professional librarian and author, I reveal the librarians’ techniques to help you effectively find valuable sources and resources to give your writing the authority and authenticity readers expect. 💕THANK YOU FOR LISTENING💕

Episode 114: Linda Eddleston

Patricia Rae

Episode 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 the series. 38:12: Patti closes the podcast with encouraging words for other authors.    Meet the Author:  https://www.markofthefaerie.com     How to Prepare for Tax Season as an Author by Patti Rea: https://www.squishpen.com/vikkijcarterblog/2021/2/10/how-to-prepare-for-tax-season-as-an-author     Podcast Music Credits: Sweet Relief - Zachariah Hickman. Free licensing is offered by Youtube. 🌟🌟V A L U A B L E   R E S O U R C E S🌟🌟 📔VISIT MY FREE AUTHOR RESEARCH RESOURCES &amp; CHECKLISTS: https://www.theauthorslibrarian.com/resources-for-authors   💕SUPPORT THIS THIS PODCAST + GET BONUS CONTENT💕 📚MY BOOK IS OUT: PURCHASE IT HERE. 👩🏼‍🏫SELFPUBCON: SELF PUBLISHING ADVICE CONFERENCE : https://selfpublishingadviceconference.com/?wpam_id=10298   ✏️VISIT MY WEBSITE’S: SQUISHPEN PRODUCTIONS AND  THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN 🎥CHECK OUT MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR AUTHORS 🌟F O L L O W 🌟 facebook: VIKKI J. CARTER AND THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN  instagram: VIKKI J. CARTER AND THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN twitter: VIKKI J. CARTER AND THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN  Inquiries: theauthorlibrarian@gmail.com OR vikki@squishpen.com 💫A B O U T 💫 I’m Vikki J. Carter,  The Author’s Librarian. I hold a Master’s Degree in Research and Technology, and I’m an author with over two decades’ worth of experience. I’ve worked with hundreds of students and authors, helping them find the right tools, techniques, and resources to strengthen the credibility and authority of their voices and improve their stories. As a professional librarian and author, I reveal the librarians’ techniques to help you effectively find valuable sources and resources to give your writing the authority and authenticity readers expect. 💕THANK YOU FOR LISTENING   

Episode 113: Patricia Rae: Fantasy Author and Authorpreneur  In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 45 minutes) <ul><li>1:27: Introduction to Patricia Rae (aka Patti.)</li> <li>2:20: Vikki and Patti talk about grandchildren.</li> <li>4:50: Patti shares about her book series, Mark of the Faerie.</li> <li>9:04: Patti talks about creating an author’s business plans.</li> <li>16:56: Patti shares the series background.</li> <li>21:43: Vikki and Patti discuss how to research fantasy writing.</li> <li>27:18:  Patti reads from book three in the series.</li> <li>38:12: Patti closes the podcast with encouraging words for other authors. Meet the Author:  <a href="https://www.markofthefaerie.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.markofthefaerie.com</a> How to Prepare for Tax Season as an Author by Patti Rea: <a href="https://www.squishpen.com/vikkijcarterblog/2021/2/10/how-to-prepare-for-tax-season-as-an-author" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.squishpen.com/vikkijcarterblog/2021/2/10/how-to-prepare-for-tax-season-as-an-author</a> Podcast Music Credits: Sweet Relief - Zachariah Hickman. Free licensing is offered by Youtube. 🌟🌟V A L U A B L E   R E S O U R C E S🌟🌟 📔VISIT MY FREE AUTHOR RESEARCH RESOURCES &amp; CHECKLISTS: <a href="https://www.theauthorslibrarian.com/resources-for-authors" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.theauthorslibrarian.com/resources-for-authors</a> 💕<a href="https://ko-fi.com/vikkijcarter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SUPPORT THIS THIS PODCAST + GET BONUS CONTENT</a>💕 📚MY BOOK IS OUT: PURCHASE IT <a href="https://www.theauthorslibrarian.com/books" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE.</a> 👩🏼‍🏫SELFPUBCON: SELF PUBLISHING ADVICE CONFERENCE : <a href="https://selfpublishingadviceconference.com/?wpam_id=10298" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://selfpublishingadviceconference.com/?wpam_id=10298</a> ✏️VISIT MY WEBSITE’S: <a>SQUISHPEN PRODUCTIONS</a> AND <a href="https://www.theauthorslibrarian.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN</a> 🎥<a href="http://bit.ly/3reHu8J" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CHECK OUT MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR AUTHORS</a> 🌟F O L L O W 🌟 facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Squishpen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VIKKI J. CARTER </a>AND<a href="https://www.facebook.com/AuthorsLibrarian" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN </a> instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vikkij.carter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VIKKI J. CARTER</a> AND <a href="https://www.instagram.com/authorlibrarian/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN</a> twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/vikkijcarter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VIKKI J. CARTER</a> AND <a href="https://twitter.com/theauthorslib" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN</a>  Inquiries: <a href="mailto:theauthorlibrarian@gmail.com">theauthorlibrarian@gmail.com</a> OR <a href="mailto:vikki@squishpen.com">vikki@squishpen.com</a> 💫A B O U T 💫 I’m Vikki J. Carter,  The Author’s Librarian. I hold a Master’s Degree in Research and Technology, and I’m an author with over two decades’ worth of experience. I’ve worked with hundreds of students and authors, helping them find the right tools, techniques, and resources to strengthen the credibility and authority of their voices and improve their stories. As a professional librarian and author, I reveal the librarians’ techniques to help you effectively find valuable sources and resources to give your writing the authority and authenticity readers expect. 💕THANK YOU FOR LISTENING  </li> </ul>

Episode 113: Patricia Rae: Fantasy Author and Authorpreneur

In 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 &amp; Stefanie talk in detail about the messaging of the books.  32:33:  Stefanie closes the podcast by sharing how she gives back to the community from her book sales.  Meet the Author:  https://www.stefaniebooks.com   Resources mentioned in the podcast:  Vikki mentions this resource for traveling some of the national parks in the USA:  https://wereintherockies.com   Podcast Music Credits: Sweet Relief - Zachariah Hickman. Free licensing is offered by Youtube. 🌟🌟V A L U A B L E   R E S O U R C E S🌟🌟 📔VISIT MY FREE AUTHOR RESEARCH RESOURCES &amp; CHECKLISTS: https://www.theauthorslibrarian.com/resources-for-authors   💕SUPPORT THIS THIS PODCAST + GET BONUS CONTENT💕 📚MY BOOK IS OUT: PURCHASE IT HERE. 👩🏼‍🏫SELFPUBCON: SELF PUBLISHING ADVICE CONFERENCE : https://selfpublishingadviceconference.com/?wpam_id=10298   ✏️VISIT MY WEBSITE’S: SQUISHPEN PRODUCTIONS AND  THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN 🎥CHECK OUT MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR AUTHORS 🌟F O L L O W 🌟 facebook: VIKKI J. CARTER AND THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN  instagram: VIKKI J. CARTER AND THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN twitter: VIKKI J. CARTER AND THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN  Inquiries: theauthorlibrarian@gmail.com OR vikki@squishpen.com 💫A B O U T 💫 I’m Vikki J. Carter,  The Author’s Librarian. I hold a Master’s Degree in Research and Technology, and I’m an author with over two decades’ worth of experience. I’ve worked with hundreds of students and authors, helping them find the right tools, techniques, and resources to strengthen the credibility and authority of their voices and improve their stories. As a professional librarian and author, I reveal the librarians’ techniques to help you effectively find valuable sources and resources to give your writing the authority and authenticity readers expect. 💕THANK YOU FOR LISTENING💕 

In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 35 minutes) <ul><li>1:15: Introduction to Stefanie.</li> <li>2:22: Stefanie shares her inspiration for her writing children’s books.</li> <li>5:06: Stefanie gives the background for each of her four books.</li> <li>9:07: Stefanie shares details about the illustrations of each book.</li> <li>13:37: Stefanie talks about her publishing journey.</li> <li>20:25: Vikki &amp; Stefanie talk in detail about the messaging of the books. </li> <li>32:33:  Stefanie closes the podcast by sharing how she gives back to the community from her book sales.</li> </ul> Meet the Author:  <a href="https://www.stefaniebooks.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.stefaniebooks.com</a> Resources mentioned in the podcast:  Vikki mentions this resource for traveling some of the national parks in the USA:  <a href="https://wereintherockies.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://wereintherockies.com</a> Podcast Music Credits: Sweet Relief - Zachariah Hickman. Free licensing is offered by Youtube. 🌟🌟V A L U A B L E   R E S O U R C E S🌟🌟 📔VISIT MY FREE AUTHOR RESEARCH RESOURCES &amp; CHECKLISTS: <a href="https://www.theauthorslibrarian.com/resources-for-authors" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.theauthorslibrarian.com/resources-for-authors</a> 💕<a href="https://ko-fi.com/vikkijcarter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SUPPORT THIS THIS PODCAST + GET BONUS CONTENT</a>💕 📚MY BOOK IS OUT: PURCHASE IT <a href="https://www.theauthorslibrarian.com/books" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE.</a> 👩🏼‍🏫SELFPUBCON: SELF PUBLISHING ADVICE CONFERENCE : <a href="https://selfpublishingadviceconference.com/?wpam_id=10298" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://selfpublishingadviceconference.com/?wpam_id=10298</a> ✏️VISIT MY WEBSITE’S: <a>SQUISHPEN PRODUCTIONS</a> AND <a href="https://www.theauthorslibrarian.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN</a> 🎥<a href="http://bit.ly/3reHu8J" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CHECK OUT MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR AUTHORS</a> 🌟F O L L O W 🌟 facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Squishpen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VIKKI J. CARTER </a>AND<a href="https://www.facebook.com/AuthorsLibrarian" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN </a> instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vikkij.carter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VIKKI J. CARTER</a> AND <a href="https://www.instagram.com/authorlibrarian/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN</a> twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/vikkijcarter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VIKKI J. CARTER</a> AND <a href="https://twitter.com/theauthorslib" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN</a>  Inquiries: <a href="mailto:theauthorlibrarian@gmail.com">theauthorlibrarian@gmail.com</a> OR <a href="mailto:vikki@squishpen.com">vikki@squishpen.com</a> 💫A B O U T 💫 I’m Vikki J. Carter,  The Author’s Librarian. I hold a Master’s Degree in Research and Technology, and I’m an author with over two decades’ worth of experience. I’ve worked with hundreds of students and authors, helping them find the right tools, techniques, and resources to strengthen the credibility and authority of their voices and improve their stories. As a professional librarian and author, I reveal the librarians’ techniques to help you effectively find valuable sources and resources to give your writing the authority and authenticity readers expect. 💕THANK YOU FOR LISTENING💕

Episode 112: Positive Messaging Children’s Book Author Stefanie Fields!

Elle Mitchell

Episode 111: Elle Mitchell: Co-Founder of Jolabokaflod PDX &amp; 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 &amp; 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: Elle and Vikki talk about the gift of sharing with others.  30:54: Elle shares her titles and reads from Our Tragedy.   44:57: Elle takes the podcast out with inspirational advice for authors.   Meet the Author:  https://emitchellwrites.com   Featured Book: https://books2read.com/u/braNEY JolabokaflodPDX: https://jolabokaflodpdx.com   Podcast Music Credits: Sweet Relief - Zachariah Hickman. Free licensing is offered by Youtube. 🌟🌟V A L U A B L E   R E S O U R C E S🌟🌟 📔VISIT MY FREE AUTHOR RESEARCH RESOURCES &amp; CHECKLISTS: https://www.theauthorslibrarian.com/resources-for-authors   💕SUPPORT THIS THIS PODCAST + GET BONUS CONTENT💕 📚MY BOOK IS OUT: PURCHASE IT HERE. 👩🏼‍🏫SELFPUBCON: SELF PUBLISHING ADVICE CONFERENCE : https://selfpublishingadviceconference.com/?wpam_id=10298   ✏️VISIT MY WEBSITE’S: SQUISHPEN PRODUCTIONS AND  THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN 🎥CHECK OUT MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR AUTHORS 🌟F O L L O W 🌟 facebook: VIKKI J. CARTER AND THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN  instagram: VIKKI J. CARTER AND THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN twitter: VIKKI J. CARTER AND THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN  Inquiries: theauthorlibrarian@gmail.com OR vikki@squishpen.com 💫A B O U T 💫 I’m Vikki J. Carter,  The Author’s Librarian. I hold a Master’s Degree in Research and Technology, and I’m an author with over two decades’ worth of experience. I’ve worked with hundreds of students and authors, helping them find the right tools, techniques, and resources to strengthen the credibility and authority of their voices and improve their stories. As a professional librarian and author, I reveal the librarians’ techniques to help you effectively find valuable sources and resources to give your writing the authority and authenticity readers expect. 💕THANK YOU FOR LISTENING💕 

Episode 111: Elle Mitchell: Co-Founder of Jolabokaflod PDX &amp; Author In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 49:31 minutes) <ul><li>1:39: Introduction to Elle and how Vikki and Elle met. </li> <li>4:21: Elle talks about her writing journey and the genres she writes. </li> <li>6:24:  Elle shares her exciting background.</li> <li>12:32: Elle advises writers &amp; writer’s groups. </li> <li>17:56: Elle and Vikki talk about hiring out for her self-publishing work.</li> <li>27:04: Vikki and Elle talk about book marketing.</li> <li>19:24: Elle and Vikki talk about the gift of sharing with others. </li> <li>30:54: Elle shares her titles and reads from Our Tragedy. </li> <li>44:57: Elle takes the podcast out with inspirational advice for authors. </li> </ul> Meet the Author:  <a href="https://emitchellwrites.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://emitchellwrites.com</a> Featured Book: <a href="https://books2read.com/u/braNEY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://books2read.com/u/braNEY</a> JolabokaflodPDX: <a href="https://jolabokaflodpdx.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jolabokaflodpdx.com</a> Podcast Music Credits: Sweet Relief - Zachariah Hickman. Free licensing is offered by Youtube. 🌟🌟V A L U A B L E   R E S O U R C E S🌟🌟 📔VISIT MY FREE AUTHOR RESEARCH RESOURCES &amp; CHECKLISTS: <a href="https://www.theauthorslibrarian.com/resources-for-authors" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.theauthorslibrarian.com/resources-for-authors</a> 💕<a href="https://ko-fi.com/vikkijcarter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SUPPORT THIS THIS PODCAST + GET BONUS CONTENT</a>💕 📚MY BOOK IS OUT: PURCHASE IT <a href="https://www.theauthorslibrarian.com/books" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE.</a> 👩🏼‍🏫SELFPUBCON: SELF PUBLISHING ADVICE CONFERENCE : <a href="https://selfpublishingadviceconference.com/?wpam_id=10298" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://selfpublishingadviceconference.com/?wpam_id=10298</a> ✏️VISIT MY WEBSITE’S: <a>SQUISHPEN PRODUCTIONS</a> AND <a href="https://www.theauthorslibrarian.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN</a> 🎥<a href="http://bit.ly/3reHu8J" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CHECK OUT MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR AUTHORS</a> 🌟F O L L O W 🌟 facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Squishpen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VIKKI J. CARTER </a>AND<a href="https://www.facebook.com/AuthorsLibrarian" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN </a> instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vikkij.carter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VIKKI J. CARTER</a> AND <a href="https://www.instagram.com/authorlibrarian/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN</a> twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/vikkijcarter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VIKKI J. CARTER</a> AND <a href="https://twitter.com/theauthorslib" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN</a>  Inquiries: <a href="mailto:theauthorlibrarian@gmail.com">theauthorlibrarian@gmail.com</a> OR <a href="mailto:vikki@squishpen.com">vikki@squishpen.com</a> 💫A B O U T 💫 I’m Vikki J. Carter,  The Author’s Librarian. I hold a Master’s Degree in Research and Technology, and I’m an author with over two decades’ worth of experience. I’ve worked with hundreds of students and authors, helping them find the right tools, techniques, and resources to strengthen the credibility and authority of their voices and improve their stories. As a professional librarian and author, I reveal the librarians’ techniques to help you effectively find valuable sources and resources to give your writing the authority and authenticity readers expect. 💕THANK YOU FOR LISTENING💕

Episode 111: Elle Mitchell: Co-Founder of Jolabokaflod PDX & Author

Featuring authors from the Pacific Northwest regarding publication. Listeners will hear authors read from their published work.

It’s insightful and interesting. I loved listening to the authors perspectives on self-publishing.

Awesome Podcast!

When it comes to podcasts, this is the best one on PNW authors you’ll ever find.

Best podcast on authors in the PNW.

Authors of the Pacific Northwest

Thomas Kohnstamm

Episode 54: Thomas Kohnstamm; Seattle’s Travel Writer &amp; Fiction Author   In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 34:35 min.)   :37 - Introduction to Thomas Kohnstamm 3:00-  Thomas shares a bit about his book Lake City  4:15- Thomas &amp; Vikki talk about living in the Pacific Northwest 5:16 - Vikki and Thomas talk about her roots with Seattle  5:51 -Thomas shares about his background &amp; his travel writing experiences  10:16- Thomas shares about the first book experiences &amp; national coverage 12:20- Thomas shares about his writing experiences with Lake City  13:25 - Vikki &amp; Thomas talk about the changes in the creative energy with the involvement of others 15:01 - Thomas talks about the positive side of having a day job 17:12 - Vikki thanks Thomas for his encouragement from his journey 18:33 - Thomas &amp; Vikki talk about her slow process with her first book 20:58 - Thomas shares his writing process 26:06 - Thomas reads from Lake City    Connect with Thomas Kohnstamm Thomas’ website: https://thomaskohnstamm.com   Podcast Music Credits: Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Thanks For Listening You can sign up to win free signed copies of books featured on this podcast here! If you have something you’d like to share with me, please connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or our website. Write a review on iTunes.

Episode 54: Thomas Kohnstamm; Seattle’s Travel Writer &amp; Fiction Author In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 34:35 min.) <ul><li>:37 - Introduction to Thomas Kohnstamm</li> <li>3:00-  Thomas shares a bit about his book Lake City</li> </ul> <ul><li>4:15- Thomas &amp; Vikki talk about living in the Pacific Northwest</li> <li>5:16 - Vikki and Thomas talk about her roots with Seattle </li> <li>5:51 -Thomas shares about his background &amp; his travel writing experiences </li> <li>10:16- Thomas shares about the first book experiences &amp; national coverage</li> <li>12:20- Thomas shares about his writing experiences with Lake City </li> <li>13:25 - Vikki &amp; Thomas talk about the changes in the creative energy with the involvement of others</li> <li>15:01 - Thomas talks about the positive side of having a day job</li> <li>17:12 - Vikki thanks Thomas for his encouragement from his journey</li> <li>18:33 - Thomas &amp; Vikki talk about her slow process with her first book</li> <li>20:58 - Thomas shares his writing process</li> <li>26:06 - Thomas reads from Lake City</li> </ul> Connect with Thomas Kohnstamm Thomas’ website: <a href="https://thomaskohnstamm.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thomaskohnstamm.com</a> Podcast Music Credits: Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a> Thanks For Listening You can sign up to win free signed copies of books featured on this podcast <a href="https://www.squishpen.com/authors-of-the-pacific-northwest-giveaways" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>! If you have something you’d like to share with me, please connect with us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Squishpen/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vikkij.carter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/vikkijcarter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, or our <a href="https://www.squishpen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>. Write a review on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/authors-of-the-pacific-northwest/id1362911113?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>.

Episode 54: Thomas Kohnstamm; Seattle’s Travel Writer & Fiction Author

Frank Zafiro

Episode 45: Frank Zafiro; Crime Fiction Author &amp; Podcast Producer of Wrong Place, Write Crime   In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 1:11) :34 - Introduction to Frank Zafiro 1:30 -  Frank shares his background  3:05- Frank shares about his genre   5:50 -Frank talks about his teaching experience  9:30 - Frank &amp; Vikki talk about giving back to the author’s community by offering workshops and seminars  10:45- Frank &amp; Vikki talk about Frank’s podcast- Wrong Place, Write Crime 18:25 -  Vikki &amp; Frank shares their podcast learning curve experience  27:40 - Frank shares his titles of books 35:40- Frank talks about his co-authoring series 43:48- Frank &amp; Vikki talk about writing collaborations 46:57 - Vikki &amp; Frank talk about writer groups 54:13 - Frank reads from The Menace of the Years    Connect with : Frank’s website: http://www.frankzafiro.com Frank’s Appearances: http://www.frankzafiro.com/appearances-2/   Resources Mentioned:  Eric Beetner &amp; S.W. Lauden’s Podcast Writer Types Podcast: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/writer-types   Podcast Music Credits: Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Thanks For Listening Thanks for listening!. If you have something you’d like to share with me, please connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or our website. Write a review on iTunes.

Episode 45: Frank Zafiro; Crime Fiction Author &amp; Podcast Producer of Wrong Place, Write Crime In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 1:11) <ul><li>:34 - Introduction to Frank Zafiro</li> <li>1:30 -  Frank shares his background </li> <li>3:05- Frank shares about his genre </li> </ul> <ul><li>5:50 -Frank talks about his teaching experience </li> <li>9:30 - Frank &amp; Vikki talk about giving back to the author’s community by offering workshops and seminars </li> <li>10:45- Frank &amp; Vikki talk about Frank’s podcast- Wrong Place, Write Crime</li> <li>18:25 -  Vikki &amp; Frank shares their podcast learning curve experience </li> <li>27:40 - Frank shares his titles of books</li> <li>35:40- Frank talks about his co-authoring series</li> <li>43:48- Frank &amp; Vikki talk about writing collaborations</li> <li>46:57 - Vikki &amp; Frank talk about writer groups</li> <li>54:13 - Frank reads from The Menace of the Years</li> </ul> Connect with : Frank’s website: <a href="http://www.frankzafiro.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.frankzafiro.com</a> Frank’s Appearances: <a href="http://www.frankzafiro.com/appearances-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.frankzafiro.com/appearances-2/</a> Resources Mentioned:  Eric Beetner &amp; S.W. Lauden’s Podcast Writer Types Podcast: <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/writer-types" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/writer-types</a> Podcast Music Credits: Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a> Thanks For Listening Thanks for listening!. If you have something you’d like to share with me, please connect with us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/VikkijCarter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vikkij.carter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/vikkijcarter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, or our <a href="https://www.squishpen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>. Write a review on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/authors-of-the-pacific-northwest/id1362911113?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>.

Episode 45: Frank Zafiro; Crime Fiction Author &amp; Podcast Producer of Wrong Place, Write Crime

Shannon Kaiser

Episode 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 &amp; 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 &amp; Shannon talk about the book format 9:00 - Shannon shares her writing journey  11:45 - Shannon talks about co-publishing &amp; her publishing journey 13:33 - Vikki &amp; Shannon talk about discouragement  17:20 - Shannon talks about the phases of entrepreneurship    21:34 - Vikki shares her story about failure with Shannon 23:05 - Shannon talks about her website 26:05 - Shannon shares the information about her book, The Joy Seeker 30:50 - Shannon reads from The Joy Seeker 46:00 - Vikki &amp; Shannon make plans for a future episode 47:20 - Shannon closes the podcast with her plans regarding a book tour &amp; retreats &amp; marketing advice for authors     Connect with Shannon Kaiser: Shannon’s website: https://www.playwiththeworld.com   Podcast Music Credits: Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Thanks For Listening You can sign up to win free signed copies of books featured on this podcast here! If you have something you’d like to share with me, please connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or our website. Write a review on iTunes.

Episode 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.) <ul><li>:30 - Introduction to Shannon Kaiser</li> <li>1:25 -  Shannon shares about her personal journey &amp; the start of her writing journey </li> <li>3:00 - Shannon explains authentic living</li> <li>6:25- Shannon talks about the birth of her book The Joy Seeker</li> <li>7:47 - Vikki &amp; Shannon talk about the book format</li> <li>9:00 - Shannon shares her writing journey </li> <li>11:45 - Shannon talks about co-publishing &amp; her publishing journey</li> <li>13:33 - Vikki &amp; Shannon talk about discouragement </li> <li>17:20 - Shannon talks about the phases of entrepreneurship   </li> <li>21:34 - Vikki shares her story about failure with Shannon</li> <li>23:05 - Shannon talks about her website</li> <li>26:05 - Shannon shares the information about her book, The Joy Seeker</li> <li>30:50 - Shannon reads from The Joy Seeker</li> <li>46:00 - Vikki &amp; Shannon make plans for a future episode</li> <li>47:20 - Shannon closes the podcast with her plans regarding a book tour &amp; retreats &amp; marketing advice for authors </li> </ul> Connect with Shannon Kaiser: Shannon’s website: <a href="https://www.playwiththeworld.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.playwiththeworld.com</a> Podcast Music Credits: Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a> Thanks For Listening You can sign up to win free signed copies of books featured on this podcast <a href="https://www.squishpen.com/authors-of-the-pacific-northwest-giveaways" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>! If you have something you’d like to share with me, please connect with us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Squishpen/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vikkij.carter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/vikkijcarter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, or our <a href="https://www.squishpen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>. Write a review on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/authors-of-the-pacific-northwest/id1362911113?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>.

Episode 75: Bonus Episode: Shannon Kaiser- #1 International Bestselling Author, Global Speaker, and Empowerment Coach 

Lora Shahine

Episode 44: Dr. Lora Shahine; Pacific NW Fertility &amp; IVF Specialist  In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 25 minutes) :53 - Introduction to Dr. Lora Shahine 3:30 -  Dr. Lora &amp; Vikki discuss Dr. Lora’s inspiration for her book  5:49- Vikki talks about her connection with Dr. Lora’s work  7:23 - Dr. Lora &amp; Vikki discuss the title of her book, Not Broken &amp; the difference between the two editions of the work 11:38 - Dr. Lora discusses her writing process 12:50- Vikki &amp; Dr. Lora talk about her research on her topic &amp; writing every day 14:42 -  Dr. Lora shares about the Illustrator for the work 16:45 - Dr. Lora shares her tips for authors about how to write non-fiction/how-to books 17:31 - Vikki shares her blog post ideas for the year 19:04 - Dr. Lora reads from her book, Not Broken 23:43- Vikki &amp; Dr. Lora close out the podcast with a message of hope     Connect with : Dr. Lora Shahine’s website: http://lorashahine.com    Podcast Music Credits:   Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Thanks For Listening   Thanks for listening!. If you have something you’d like to share with me, please connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or our website. Write a review on iTunes.

Episode 44: Dr. Lora Shahine; Pacific NW Fertility &amp; IVF Specialist  In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 25 minutes) <ul><li>:53 - Introduction to Dr. Lora Shahine</li> <li>3:30 -  Dr. Lora &amp; Vikki discuss Dr. Lora’s inspiration for her book </li> <li>5:49- Vikki talks about her connection with Dr. Lora’s work</li> </ul> <ul><li>7:23 - Dr. Lora &amp; Vikki discuss the title of her book, Not Broken &amp; the difference between the two editions of the work</li> <li>11:38 - Dr. Lora discusses her writing process</li> <li>12:50- Vikki &amp; Dr. Lora talk about her research on her topic &amp; writing every day</li> <li>14:42 -  Dr. Lora shares about the Illustrator for the work</li> <li>16:45 - Dr. Lora shares her tips for authors about how to write non-fiction/how-to books</li> <li>17:31 - Vikki shares her blog post ideas for the year</li> <li>19:04 - Dr. Lora reads from her book, Not Broken</li> <li>23:43- Vikki &amp; Dr. Lora close out the podcast with a message of hope </li> </ul> Connect with : <ul><li>Dr. Lora Shahine’s website: <a href="http://lorashahine.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://lorashahine.com</a></li> </ul> Podcast Music Credits: Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a> Thanks For Listening Thanks for listening!. If you have something you’d like to share with me, please connect with us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/VikkijCarter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vikkij.carter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/vikkijcarter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, or our <a href="https://www.squishpen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>. Write a review on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/authors-of-the-pacific-northwest/id1362911113?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>.

Episode 44: Dr. Lora Shahine; Pacific NW Fertility &amp; IVF Specialist 

Stevan Allred

Episode 50: Stevan Allred; Portland, Oregon’s Fiction Author In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 44.06 min.) :31 - Introduction to Stevan Allred 2:18-  Stevan talks about being a reader &amp; writer in Portland 3:10 -Stevan shares about his writing journey 4:30 - Stevan &amp; Vikki talk about being late bloomers in writing  5:57 -Stevan shares what he is reading 7:28- Stevan talks about his writing process &amp; his workshops  10:09 - Stevan shares about his writing rituals  14:15 - Stevan talks about his publishing journey  19:15- Stevan shares his titles &amp; genre  22:24- Stevan talks about his inspiration for The Alehouse at the End of the World  27:04 - Stevan reads from The Alehouse at the End of the World  40:15 - Stevan closes out the podcast with two tips for aspiring authors    Connect with Stevan Allred: Stevan’s website: https://stevan-allred.squarespace.com   Resources Talked about on the Podcast: Black Leopard, Red Wolf: https://www.amazon.com/Black-Leopard-Wolf-Dark-Trilogy/dp/0735220174 The Pinewood Table: http://www.thepinewoodtable.com   Podcast Music Credits: Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Thanks For Listening You can sign up to win free signed copies of books featured on this podcast here! If you have something you’d like to share with me, please connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or our website. Write a review on iTunes.

Episode 50: Stevan Allred; Portland, Oregon’s Fiction Author In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 44.06 min.) <ul><li>:31 - Introduction to Stevan Allred</li> <li>2:18-  Stevan talks about being a reader &amp; writer in Portland</li> <li>3:10 -Stevan shares about his writing journey</li> <li>4:30 - Stevan &amp; Vikki talk about being late bloomers in writing </li> <li>5:57 -Stevan shares what he is reading</li> <li>7:28- Stevan talks about his writing process &amp; his workshops </li> <li>10:09 - Stevan shares about his writing rituals </li> <li>14:15 - Stevan talks about his publishing journey </li> <li>19:15- Stevan shares his titles &amp; genre </li> <li>22:24- Stevan talks about his inspiration for The Alehouse at the End of the World </li> <li>27:04 - Stevan reads from The Alehouse at the End of the World </li> <li>40:15 - Stevan closes out the podcast with two tips for aspiring authors</li> </ul> Connect with Stevan Allred: Stevan’s website: <a href="https://stevan-allred.squarespace.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://stevan-allred.squarespace.com</a> Resources Talked about on the Podcast: Black Leopard, Red Wolf: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Black-Leopard-Wolf-Dark-Trilogy/dp/0735220174" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Black-Leopard-Wolf-Dark-Trilogy/dp/0735220174</a> The Pinewood Table: <a href="http://www.thepinewoodtable.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.thepinewoodtable.com</a> Podcast Music Credits: Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a> Thanks For Listening You can sign up to win free signed copies of books featured on this podcast <a href="https://www.squishpen.com/authors-of-the-pacific-northwest-giveaways" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>! If you have something you’d like to share with me, please connect with us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/VikkijCarter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vikkij.carter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/vikkijcarter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, or our <a href="https://www.squishpen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>. Write a review on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/authors-of-the-pacific-northwest/id1362911113?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>.

Episode 50: Stevan Allred; Portland, Oregon’s Fiction Author

Colin Conway

Episode 56: Colin Conway &amp; Frank Zafiro - Crime Novel Co-Authors    In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 1 hour) 1:37 - Introduction to Colin &amp; Frank  9:00 - Colin shares a bit about his writing journey 11:30 - Colin shares about his first books Tales from the Road &amp; The Side Hustle 14:08- Colin shares about his 509 crime series  18:57 - Colin talks about self-publishing the 509 series 20:33 -  Vikki &amp; Colin talk about the business of being an author 22:27 - Frank shares about the partnership of working with Colin 23:53 - Frank talks about his and Colin’s dual first-person narrative with alternating chapters 27:23 - Frank shares about the editing process 29:00 - Frank talks about Charlie 316 point of view &amp; Vikki asks questions about their writing process 32:31 - Colin goes deeper into the writing co-authoring process 33:45 - Vikki asks about the mechanics of working in a co-authoring process 37:20 - Colin share about the moderation factor of working with a co-author 38:46 - Colin talks about Charlie 316 41:00 - Vikki, Colin, and Frank explore crime fiction and true crime writers in Washington state 42:17 - Colin &amp; Frank talk about the release of Charlie 316 49:31 - Frank introduces the reading; Colin reads from Charlie 316    Connect with Colin &amp; Frank: Colin Conway’s Website: https://colinconway.com Frank Zafiro’s Website: http://www.frankzafiro.com Down and Out Books: https://downandoutbooks.com/submissions/   Podcast Music Credits: Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Thanks For Listening You can sign up to win free signed copies of books featured on this podcast here! If you have something you’d like to share with me, please connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or our website. Write a review on iTunes.

Episode 56: Colin Conway &amp; Frank Zafiro - Crime Novel Co-Authors  In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 1 hour) <ul><li>1:37 - Introduction to Colin &amp; Frank </li> <li>9:00 - Colin shares a bit about his writing journey</li> <li>11:30 - Colin shares about his first books Tales from the Road &amp; The Side Hustle</li> <li>14:08- Colin shares about his 509 crime series </li> <li>18:57 - Colin talks about self-publishing the 509 series</li> <li>20:33 -  Vikki &amp; Colin talk about the business of being an author</li> <li>22:27 - Frank shares about the partnership of working with Colin</li> <li>23:53 - Frank talks about his and Colin’s dual first-person narrative with alternating chapters</li> <li>27:23 - Frank shares about the editing process</li> <li>29:00 - Frank talks about Charlie 316 point of view &amp; Vikki asks questions about their writing process</li> <li>32:31 - Colin goes deeper into the writing co-authoring process</li> <li>33:45 - Vikki asks about the mechanics of working in a co-authoring process</li> <li>37:20 - Colin share about the moderation factor of working with a co-author</li> <li>38:46 - Colin talks about Charlie 316</li> <li>41:00 - Vikki, Colin, and Frank explore crime fiction and true crime writers in Washington state</li> <li>42:17 - Colin &amp; Frank talk about the release of Charlie 316</li> <li>49:31 - Frank introduces the reading; Colin reads from Charlie 316</li> </ul> Connect with Colin &amp; Frank: Colin Conway’s Website: <a href="https://colinconway.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://colinconway.com</a> Frank Zafiro’s Website: <a href="http://www.frankzafiro.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.frankzafiro.com</a> Down and Out Books: <a href="https://downandoutbooks.com/submissions/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://downandoutbooks.com/submissions/</a> Podcast Music Credits: Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a> Thanks For Listening You can sign up to win free signed copies of books featured on this podcast <a href="https://www.squishpen.com/authors-of-the-pacific-northwest-giveaways" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>! If you have something you’d like to share with me, please connect with us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Squishpen/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vikkij.carter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/vikkijcarter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, or our <a href="https://www.squishpen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>. Write a review on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/authors-of-the-pacific-northwest/id1362911113?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>.

Episode 56: Colin Conway & Frank Zafiro - Crime Novel Co-Authors 

Richelle E. Goodrich

Episode 42: Richelle E. Goodrich; YA Author, Poet &amp; Illustrator In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 52 minutes) :40 - Introduction to Richelle E. Goodrich 2:26 - Richelle &amp; Vikki talk about the podcast &amp; Vikki shares about her blog tips she’s writing about podcasting 3:15- Richelle shares about her working background &amp; budgeting time to write 5:35 - Vikki &amp; Richelle talk about what Richelle is currently reading 8:51 - Richelle shares about when she knew she was a writer 11:30- Vikki talks about how she discovered her love for writing &amp; dealing with self-doubt 14:16 -  Richelle shares tips for writing  18:51 - Richelle shares her titles and the genres she writes  25:00 - Richelle takes about her publishing journey 29:32 - Richelle shares about editing &amp; support groups 32:25 - Richelle shares her inspiration 33:34 - Richelle reads from three pieces of her work  Connect with Richelle E. Goodrich: Richelle’s Website – https://www.richellegoodrich.com Richelle’s Blog - https://regoodrichnews.blogspot.com/ Richelle on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RichelleEGoodrich/ Richelle on Twitter - https://twitter.com/REGoodrich Richelle on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richellegoodrich/ Richelle on Goodread - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5082833.Richelle_E_Goodrich Richelle’s LibraryThing - https://www.librarything.com/profile/REGoodrich Richelle on Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/regoodrich/ Richelle on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/regoodrich/ Richelle on Tumblr - http://regoodrich.tumblr.com/ Richelle on Google+ - https://plus.google.com/u/0/105426719345785938668 Richelle’s Amazon Author Page - https://www.amazon.com/Richelle-E.-Goodrich/e/B008A6A5W4/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vu00_tkin_p1_i9   Vietnam Diary: A Memoir of my Posterity by Lanny Starr (Richelle’s Father’s Book): https://www.amazon.com/Vietnam-Diary-Memoir-my-Posterity-ebook/dp/B07HYNN6JB/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1550872065&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=Lanny%20Starr&amp;fbclid=IwAR2Khb12YRb9uGHVKExFi57hWdMNYDErLBsnNYsMRtd4lfI6V3tQPkQldFY   Resources Mentioned in the Podcast: Lulu: https://www.lulu.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5p_A4KjQ4AIVYh6tBh2gnw1rEAAYASAAEgIohfD_BwE Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com IngramSpark: https://www.ingramspark.com Amazon KDP: https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/   Podcast Music Credits: Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Thanks For Listening Thanks for listening!. If you have something you’d like to share with me, please connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or our website. Write a review on iTunes.

Episode 42: Richelle E. Goodrich; YA Author, Poet &amp; Illustrator In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 52 minutes) <ul><li>:40 - Introduction to Richelle E. Goodrich</li> <li>2:26 - Richelle &amp; Vikki talk about the podcast &amp; Vikki shares about her blog tips she’s writing about podcasting</li> <li>3:15- Richelle shares about her working background &amp; budgeting time to write</li> <li>5:35 - Vikki &amp; Richelle talk about what Richelle is currently reading</li> <li>8:51 - Richelle shares about when she knew she was a writer</li> <li>11:30- Vikki talks about how she discovered her love for writing &amp; dealing with self-doubt</li> <li>14:16 -  Richelle shares tips for writing </li> <li>18:51 - Richelle shares her titles and the genres she writes </li> <li>25:00 - Richelle takes about her publishing journey</li> <li>29:32 - Richelle shares about editing &amp; support groups</li> <li>32:25 - Richelle shares her inspiration</li> <li>33:34 - Richelle reads from three pieces of her work</li> </ul> Connect with Richelle E. Goodrich: Richelle’s Website – <a href="https://www.richellegoodrich.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.richellegoodrich.com</a> Richelle’s Blog - <a href="https://regoodrichnews.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://regoodrichnews.blogspot.com/</a> Richelle on Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RichelleEGoodrich/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/RichelleEGoodrich/</a> Richelle on Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/REGoodrich" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/REGoodrich</a> Richelle on Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/richellegoodrich/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/richellegoodrich/</a> Richelle on Goodread - <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5082833.Richelle_E_Goodrich" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5082833.Richelle_E_Goodrich</a> Richelle’s LibraryThing - <a href="https://www.librarything.com/profile/REGoodrich" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.librarything.com/profile/REGoodrich</a> Richelle on Pinterest - <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/regoodrich/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.pinterest.com/regoodrich/</a> Richelle on LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/regoodrich/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/regoodrich/</a> Richelle on Tumblr - <a href="http://regoodrich.tumblr.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://regoodrich.tumblr.com/</a> Richelle on Google+ - <a href="https://plus.google.com/u/0/105426719345785938668" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://plus.google.com/u/0/105426719345785938668</a> Richelle’s Amazon Author Page - <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Richelle-E.-Goodrich/e/B008A6A5W4/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vu00_tkin_p1_i9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Richelle-E.-Goodrich/e/B008A6A5W4/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vu00_tkin_p1_i9</a> Vietnam Diary: A Memoir of my Posterity by Lanny Starr (Richelle’s Father’s Book): <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Vietnam-Diary-Memoir-my-Posterity-ebook/dp/B07HYNN6JB/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1550872065&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=Lanny%20Starr&amp;fbclid=IwAR2Khb12YRb9uGHVKExFi57hWdMNYDErLBsnNYsMRtd4lfI6V3tQPkQldFY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Vietnam-Diary-Memoir-my-Posterity-ebook/dp/B07HYNN6JB/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1550872065&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=Lanny%20Starr&amp;fbclid=IwAR2Khb12YRb9uGHVKExFi57hWdMNYDErLBsnNYsMRtd4lfI6V3tQPkQldFY</a> Resources Mentioned in the Podcast: Lulu: <a href="https://www.lulu.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5p_A4KjQ4AIVYh6tBh2gnw1rEAAYASAAEgIohfD_BwE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.lulu.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5p_A4KjQ4AIVYh6tBh2gnw1rEAAYASAAEgIohfD_BwE</a> Smashwords: <a href="https://www.smashwords.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.smashwords.com</a> IngramSpark: <a href="https://www.ingramspark.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ingramspark.com</a> Amazon KDP: <a href="https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/</a> Podcast Music Credits: Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a> Thanks For Listening Thanks for listening!. If you have something you’d like to share with me, please connect with us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/VikkijCarter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vikkij.carter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/vikkijcarter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, or our <a href="https://www.squishpen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>. Write a review on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/authors-of-the-pacific-northwest/id1362911113?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>.

Episode 42: Richelle E. Goodrich; YA Author, Poet &amp; Illustrator

Episode 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 &amp; Vikki talk about university teaching &amp; working with students 10:05 - Mike talks about his writing process 15:40 - Mike and Vikki talk about the development of the book, Teacher: Two Years in the Mississippi Delta 18:05 - Vikki &amp; Mike talk about the line between memories and publishing a memoir 19:53- Mike shares the synopsis of the book   21:20 - Mike talks about his Teach for America experience 23:19- Mike talks about his publishing journey  24:55 - Mike shares his journey of finding an agent  30:50 - Mike &amp; Vikki talk about support groups 33:00 -  Mike shares his inspiration 36:27 - Mike talks about his future works &amp; plans 39:00 - Mike reads from Teacher: Two Years in the Mississippi Delta 46:48 - Vikki &amp; Mike talk about Vikki's followup questions from Mike’s reading  49:12 - Mike shares parting tips   Connect with Michael (Mike) Copperman:   Michael’s website: http://www.mikecopperman.com   Resources Mentioned on the Podcast:   Teach For America: https://www.teachforamerica.org   Oregon Writers Collective: https://www.facebook.com/OWCabout/     Podcast Music Credits:   Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/     Thanks For Listening You can sign up to win free signed copies of books featured on this podcast here! If you have something you’d like to share with me, please connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or our website. Write a review on iTunes.

Episode 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.) <ul><li>:30 - Introduction to Michael (Mike) Copperman</li> <li>3:38 -  Mike talks about his writing journey</li> <li>4:42 -  Mike shares what he is reading</li> <li>6:04- Mike shares about his fiction short stories</li> <li>7:05 - Mike &amp; Vikki talk about university teaching &amp; working with students</li> <li>10:05 - Mike talks about his writing process</li> <li>15:40 - Mike and Vikki talk about the development of the book, Teacher: Two Years in the Mississippi Delta</li> <li>18:05 - Vikki &amp; Mike talk about the line between memories and publishing a memoir</li> <li>19:53- Mike shares the synopsis of the book  </li> <li>21:20 - Mike talks about his Teach for America experience</li> <li>23:19- Mike talks about his publishing journey </li> <li>24:55 - Mike shares his journey of finding an agent </li> <li>30:50 - Mike &amp; Vikki talk about support groups</li> <li>33:00 -  Mike shares his inspiration</li> <li>36:27 - Mike talks about his future works &amp; plans</li> <li>39:00 - Mike reads from Teacher: Two Years in the Mississippi Delta</li> <li>46:48 - Vikki &amp; Mike talk about Vikki's followup questions from Mike’s reading </li> <li>49:12 - Mike shares parting tips</li> <li></li> </ul> Connect with Michael (Mike) Copperman: Michael’s website: <a href="http://www.mikecopperman.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.mikecopperman.com</a> Resources Mentioned on the Podcast: Teach For America: <a href="https://www.teachforamerica.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.teachforamerica.org</a> <ul><li>Oregon Writers Collective: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OWCabout/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/OWCabout/</a></li> <li></li> </ul> Podcast Music Credits: Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a> Thanks For Listening You can sign up to win free signed copies of books featured on this podcast <a href="https://www.squishpen.com/authors-of-the-pacific-northwest-giveaways" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>! If you have something you’d like to share with me, please connect with us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Squishpen/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vikkij.carter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/vikkijcarter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, or our <a href="https://www.squishpen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>. Write a review on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/authors-of-the-pacific-northwest/id1362911113?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>.

Episode 76: Michael (Mike) Copperman; Author of the heart-wrenching memoir - Teacher : Two Years in the Mississippi Delta

Brian Birnbaum

Episode 59: Brian Birnbaum; Special Guest Author from Dead Rabbits Books   In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 52 min)   :32 - Introduction to Brian Birnbaum 1:42 - Brian shares his Pacific Northwest history  2:50 -  Brian &amp; Vikki discuss the PNW weather 4:32- Brian talks about his job in Seattle years ago &amp; writing 5:40 - Vikki talks about her dogs with Brian &amp; working from home 6:32 - Brian shares about his day job 10:23 - Brian shares a bit about himself 11:38 - Brian talks about his writing style &amp; when he knew he was an author 16:05 - Brian shares his publishing journey &amp; being a Co-Founder of Dead Rabbits Books 23:00 - Brian shares about his book Emerald City 30:36 - Brian shares about his Pacific Northwest book tour 33:01 -  Brian reads from Emerald City     Connect with : Brian’s Website: https://www.briansbirnbaum.com/new-page Dead Rabbit Books:http://deadrabbitsbooks.com     Podcast Music Credits: Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/     Thanks For Listening You can sign up to win free signed copies of books featured on this podcast here! If you have something you’d like to share with me, please connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or our website. Write a review on iTunes.

Episode 59: Brian Birnbaum; Special Guest Author from Dead Rabbits Books In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 52 min) <ul><li>:32 - Introduction to Brian Birnbaum</li> <li>1:42 - Brian shares his Pacific Northwest history </li> <li>2:50 -  Brian &amp; Vikki discuss the PNW weather</li> <li>4:32- Brian talks about his job in Seattle years ago &amp; writing</li> <li>5:40 - Vikki talks about her dogs with Brian &amp; working from home</li> <li>6:32 - Brian shares about his day job</li> <li>10:23 - Brian shares a bit about himself</li> <li>11:38 - Brian talks about his writing style &amp; when he knew he was an author</li> <li>16:05 - Brian shares his publishing journey &amp; being a Co-Founder of Dead Rabbits Books</li> <li>23:00 - Brian shares about his book Emerald City</li> <li>30:36 - Brian shares about his Pacific Northwest book tour</li> <li>33:01 -  Brian reads from Emerald City </li> </ul> Connect with : Brian’s Website: <a href="https://www.briansbirnbaum.com/new-page" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.briansbirnbaum.com/new-page</a> Dead Rabbit Books:<a href="http://deadrabbitsbooks.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://deadrabbitsbooks.com</a> Podcast Music Credits: Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a> Thanks For Listening You can sign up to win free signed copies of books featured on this podcast <a href="https://www.squishpen.com/authors-of-the-pacific-northwest-giveaways" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>! If you have something you’d like to share with me, please connect with us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Squishpen/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vikkij.carter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/vikkijcarter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, or our <a href="https://www.squishpen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>. Write a review on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/authors-of-the-pacific-northwest/id1362911113?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>.

Episode 59: Brian Birnbaum; Special Guest Author from Dead Rabbits Books

Lisa Reddick

Episode 53: Lisa Reddick; Ecopsychologiest &amp; Fiction Author from Edmonds, Washington In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 38:15 min.) :42 - Introduction to Lisa Reddick 3:09-  Lisa shares a bit about herself &amp; her first book 5:23 - Lisa talks about her background in ecopsychology 10:31 -Lisa shares about her writing journey 13:04 -Lisa talks about the inspiration of her book 18:28 - Lisa shares her journey with the hybrid publishing journey  24:43- Lisa talks about a community of authors 27:27 - Lisa reads from The Same River    Connect with Lisa Reddick: Lisa’s Website: lisareddick.com Lisa on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LisaReddick77/ Lisa on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisareddick77     Resources Talked about on the Podcast: Barbara Kingsolver’s website: http://www.kingsolver.com She Write’s Publishing: https://www.shewrites.com Girl Friday Productions: https://www.girlfridayproductions.com BookSparks: https://gobooksparks.com   Podcast Music Credits: Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/     Thanks For Listening You can sign up to win free signed copies of books featured on this podcast here! If you have something you’d like to share with me, please connect with us onFacebook, Instagram, Twitter, or our website. Write a review on iTunes.

Episode 53: Lisa Reddick; Ecopsychologiest &amp; Fiction Author from Edmonds, Washington In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 38:15 min.) <ul><li>:42 - Introduction to Lisa Reddick</li> <li>3:09-  Lisa shares a bit about herself &amp; her first book</li> <li>5:23 - Lisa talks about her background in ecopsychology</li> <li>10:31 -Lisa shares about her writing journey</li> <li>13:04 -Lisa talks about the inspiration of her book</li> <li>18:28 - Lisa shares her journey with the hybrid publishing journey </li> <li>24:43- Lisa talks about a community of authors</li> <li>27:27 - Lisa reads from The Same River</li> </ul> Connect with Lisa Reddick: Lisa’s Website: <a href="http://lisareddick.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lisareddick.com</a> Lisa on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LisaReddick77/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/LisaReddick77/</a> Lisa on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lisareddick77" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/lisareddick77</a> Resources Talked about on the Podcast: Barbara Kingsolver’s website: <a href="http://www.kingsolver.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.kingsolver.com</a> She Write’s Publishing: <a href="https://www.shewrites.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.shewrites.com</a> Girl Friday Productions: <a href="https://www.girlfridayproductions.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.girlfridayproductions.com</a> BookSparks: <a href="https://gobooksparks.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://gobooksparks.com</a> Podcast Music Credits: Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a> Thanks For Listening You can sign up to win free signed copies of books featured on this podcast <a href="https://www.squishpen.com/authors-of-the-pacific-northwest-giveaways" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>! If you have something you’d like to share with me, please connect with us on<a href="https://www.facebook.com/VikkijCarter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vikkij.carter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/vikkijcarter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, or our <a href="https://www.squishpen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>. Write a review on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/authors-of-the-pacific-northwest/id1362911113?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>.

Episode 53: Lisa Reddick; Ecopsychologiest & Fiction Author from Edmonds, Washington

Philip Kenney

Episode 58: Part 2 of The Writer’s Crucible with Philip Kenney   In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 50 min)   :42 - Vikki recaps from Part 1/Episode 57 1:42 - Vikki outlines parts 3- 5 of the book 2:17 -  Philip talks about the theater of the mind 6:30 - Vikki &amp; Philip talk about drama &amp; trauma  17:59 - Philip talks about the section “Materials” from the book 21:01 - Vikki and Philip talk about the metaphors of the pencil and the writer’s desk 28:18 - Philip talks about discipline with writing routines  32:45 - Philip breaks down the section “Novel Ideas” from the book 35:10 - Vikki reads from her favorite section of the book 41:30 - Philip discusses the last section of the book 51:22 - Philip talks about writing dedicating to our ancestors &amp; the creative impulses  53:41 - Philip takes out the podcast with a short reading     Connect with :   Philip’s Website: https://www.philip-kenney.com   PNWA Writer’s Conference: https://www.pnwa.org/page/conference     Podcast Music Credits:   Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Thanks For Listening You can sign up to win free signed copies of books featured on this podcast here! If you have something you’d like to share with me, please connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or our website. Write a review on iTunes.

Episode 58: Part 2 of The Writer’s Crucible with Philip Kenney In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 50 min) <ul><li>:42 - Vikki recaps from Part 1/Episode 57</li> <li>1:42 - Vikki outlines parts 3- 5 of the book</li> <li>2:17 -  Philip talks about the theater of the mind</li> <li>6:30 - Vikki &amp; Philip talk about drama &amp; trauma </li> <li>17:59 - Philip talks about the section “Materials” from the book</li> <li>21:01 - Vikki and Philip talk about the metaphors of the pencil and the writer’s desk</li> <li>28:18 - Philip talks about discipline with writing routines </li> <li>32:45 - Philip breaks down the section “Novel Ideas” from the book</li> <li>35:10 - Vikki reads from her favorite section of the book</li> <li>41:30 - Philip discusses the last section of the book</li> <li>51:22 - Philip talks about writing dedicating to our ancestors &amp; the creative impulses </li> <li>53:41 - Philip takes out the podcast with a short reading </li> </ul> Connect with : Philip’s Website: <a href="https://www.philip-kenney.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.philip-kenney.com</a> PNWA Writer’s Conference: <a href="https://www.pnwa.org/page/conference" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.pnwa.org/page/conference</a> Podcast Music Credits: Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a> Thanks For Listening You can sign up to win free signed copies of books featured on this podcast <a href="https://www.squishpen.com/authors-of-the-pacific-northwest-giveaways" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>! If you have something you’d like to share with me, please connect with us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Squishpen/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vikkij.carter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/vikkijcarter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, or our <a href="https://www.squishpen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>. Write a review on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/authors-of-the-pacific-northwest/id1362911113?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>.

Episode 58: Part 2 of The Writer’s Crucible with Philip Kenney

Benjamin Gorman

Episode 46: Benjamin Gorman; Author, Teacher, and Publisher @ Not a Pipe Publishing In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 41:54) :34 - Introduction to Benjamin Gorman 1:25 -  Benjamin shares his background  3:44- Benjamin talks about his publishing company- Not a Pipe Publishing 5:22 -Benjamin shares his inspiration regarding his publishing company &amp; his own titles 8:10 - Benjamin gives great insights about the journey and marketing from his publishing journey 8:47- Benjamin &amp; Vikki discuss the time balances with the business of writing &amp; finding the time to write 11:35 -  Benjamin discusses the genres they publish 15:07- Vikki &amp; Benjamin talk about submissions with Not a Pipe Publishing  17:21- Vikki asks Benjamin about contract advancements   20:45 - Benjamin shares his two tips for authors for submitting a manuscript to publishers or agents  26:24- Benjamin shares his titles and his current work 34:32 - Benjamin reads from Don’t Read This Book (release date 3/26/19)    Connect with Ben: Benjamin’s website:http://www.teachergorman.com Not a Pipe Publishing: http://www.notapipepublishing.com   Podcast Music Credits: Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Thanks For Listening Thanks for listening!. If you have something you’d like to share with me, please connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or our website. Write a review on iTunes.

Episode 46: Benjamin Gorman; Author, Teacher, and Publisher @ Not a Pipe Publishing In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 41:54) <ul><li>:34 - Introduction to Benjamin Gorman</li> <li>1:25 -  Benjamin shares his background </li> <li>3:44- Benjamin talks about his publishing company- Not a Pipe Publishing</li> <li>5:22 -Benjamin shares his inspiration regarding his publishing company &amp; his own titles</li> <li>8:10 - Benjamin gives great insights about the journey and marketing from his publishing journey</li> <li>8:47- Benjamin &amp; Vikki discuss the time balances with the business of writing &amp; finding the time to write</li> <li>11:35 -  Benjamin discusses the genres they publish</li> <li>15:07- Vikki &amp; Benjamin talk about submissions with Not a Pipe Publishing </li> <li>17:21- Vikki asks Benjamin about contract advancements  </li> <li>20:45 - Benjamin shares his two tips for authors for submitting a manuscript to publishers or agents </li> <li>26:24- Benjamin shares his titles and his current work</li> <li>34:32 - Benjamin reads from Don’t Read This Book (release date 3/26/19)</li> </ul> Connect with Ben: Benjamin’s website:<a href="http://www.teachergorman.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.teachergorman.com</a> Not a Pipe Publishing: <a href="http://www.frankzafiro.com/appearances-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.notapipepublishing.com</a> Podcast Music Credits: Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a> Thanks For Listening Thanks for listening!. If you have something you’d like to share with me, please connect with us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/VikkijCarter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vikkij.carter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/vikkijcarter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, or our <a href="https://www.squishpen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>. Write a review on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/authors-of-the-pacific-northwest/id1362911113?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>.

Episode 46: Benjamin Gorman; Author, Teacher, and Publisher @ Not a Pipe Publishing

Jeff Stookey

Episode 41: Jeff Stookey; Historical Fiction; 1920's  In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 37 minutes)   :45 - Introduction to Jeff Stookey 3:57 - Jeff talks about the start of his writing journey 6:35- Jeff shares the inspiration for his novel series 7:10 - Vikki &amp; Jeff talk about his publishing journey 10:04 - Vikki asks about Jeff’s cover art on his books 11:58- Jeff &amp; Vikki go deeper into the inspiration of Jeff’s books series &amp; current event parallels  18:46 - Jeff &amp; Vikki dive deeper into the history of the KKK in the Pacific Northwest &amp; that theme in his work  23:00 - Jeff talks about the theme in his work about the dangers for gay men in the 1920s  25:22 - Vikki &amp; Jeff explore his character’s view of current events in the Pacific Northwest today 27:57 - Jeff reads from Dangerous Medicine    Connect with Jeff Stookey : Jeff’s website:  https://jeffstookey.com Jeff’s books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&amp;field-keywords=Jeff+Stookey   Podcast Music Credits: Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Thanks For Listening Thanks for listening!. If you have something you’d like to share with me, please connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or our website. Write a review on iTunes.

Episode 41: Jeff Stookey; Historical Fiction; 1920's In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 37 minutes) <ul><li>:45 - Introduction to Jeff Stookey</li> <li>3:57 - Jeff talks about the start of his writing journey</li> <li>6:35- Jeff shares the inspiration for his novel series</li> <li>7:10 - Vikki &amp; Jeff talk about his publishing journey</li> <li>10:04 - Vikki asks about Jeff’s cover art on his books</li> <li>11:58- Jeff &amp; Vikki go deeper into the inspiration of Jeff’s books series &amp; current event parallels </li> <li>18:46 - Jeff &amp; Vikki dive deeper into the history of the KKK in the Pacific Northwest &amp; that theme in his work </li> <li>23:00 - Jeff talks about the theme in his work about the dangers for gay men in the 1920s </li> <li>25:22 - Vikki &amp; Jeff explore his character’s view of current events in the Pacific Northwest today</li> <li>27:57 - Jeff reads from Dangerous Medicine</li> </ul> Connect with Jeff Stookey : Jeff’s website:  <a href="https://jeffstookey.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jeffstookey.com</a> Jeff’s books on Amazon: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&amp;field-keywords=Jeff+Stookey" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&amp;field-keywords=Jeff+Stookey</a> Podcast Music Credits: Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a> Thanks For Listening Thanks for listening!. If you have something you’d like to share with me, please connect with us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/VikkijCarter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vikkij.carter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/vikkijcarter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, or our <a href="https://www.squishpen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>. Write a review on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/authors-of-the-pacific-northwest/id1362911113?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>.

Episode 41: Jeff Stookey; Historical Fiction; 1920's 

David DeVine

Episode 55: David Devine; Ghostwriter, Political Science Fiction, &amp; Biographer    In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 52:39 min.) :35 - Introduction to David Devine 2:30 - David shares about his writing experiences as a ghostwriter 8:00- David &amp; Vikki discuss the relationship between the writer and ghostwriter 12:36- David shares about being proactive in his writing journey 17:00 - David talks about his book titles 18:29- David shares about his writing process 23:33-  Vikki &amp; David talk about his publishing journey  26:27 - David shares his inspiration 29:26 - David talks about crowdfunding  37:35 - David reads from Growing Food God’s Way    Connect with David Devine David’s website: https://www.growingfoodgodsway.com David’s eBook Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Growing-Food-Gods-Way-Gautschi-ebook/dp/B010CFBPKG/ David on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/growingfoodgodsway/?ref=hl   Resources Mentioned in the Podcast: Paul Gautschi’s website: https://www.backtoedenfilm.com/paul-gautschi.html Joel Salatin’s website: http://www.polyfacefarms.com Indiegogo: https://www.indiegogo.com   Podcast Music Credits: Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Thanks For Listening You can sign up to win free signed copies of books featured on this podcast here! If you have something you’d like to share with me, please connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or our website. Write a review on iTunes.

Episode 55: David Devine; Ghostwriter, Political Science Fiction, &amp; Biographer  In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 52:39 min.) <ul><li>:35 - Introduction to David Devine</li> <li>2:30 - David shares about his writing experiences as a ghostwriter</li> <li>8:00- David &amp; Vikki discuss the relationship between the writer and ghostwriter</li> <li>12:36- David shares about being proactive in his writing journey</li> <li>17:00 - David talks about his book titles</li> <li>18:29- David shares about his writing process</li> <li>23:33-  Vikki &amp; David talk about his publishing journey </li> <li>26:27 - David shares his inspiration</li> <li>29:26 - David talks about crowdfunding </li> <li>37:35 - David reads from Growing Food God’s Way</li> </ul> Connect with David Devine David’s website: <a href="https://www.growingfoodgodsway.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.growingfoodgodsway.com</a> David’s eBook Amazon: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Growing-Food-Gods-Way-Gautschi-ebook/dp/B010CFBPKG/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/Growing-Food-Gods-Way-Gautschi-ebook/dp/B010CFBPKG/</a> David on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/growingfoodgodsway/?ref=hl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/growingfoodgodsway/?ref=hl</a> Resources Mentioned in the Podcast: Paul Gautschi’s website: <a href="https://www.backtoedenfilm.com/paul-gautschi.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.backtoedenfilm.com/paul-gautschi.html</a> Joel Salatin’s website: <a href="http://www.polyfacefarms.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.polyfacefarms.com</a> Indiegogo: <a href="https://www.indiegogo.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.indiegogo.com</a> Podcast Music Credits: Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a> Thanks For Listening You can sign up to win free signed copies of books featured on this podcast <a href="https://www.squishpen.com/authors-of-the-pacific-northwest-giveaways" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>! If you have something you’d like to share with me, please connect with us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Squishpen/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vikkij.carter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/vikkijcarter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, or our <a href="https://www.squishpen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>. Write a review on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/authors-of-the-pacific-northwest/id1362911113?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>.

Episode 55: David Devine; Ghostwriter, Political Science Fiction, & Biographer 

Episode 52: PJ Peterson; Mystery Author   In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 30:42 min.)   :29 - Introduction to PJ Peterson 2:22-  PJ shares a bit about her writing 3:45 - PJ &amp; talk what she is reading 4:57 - PJ shares about when she knew she was an author 5:56 -PJ talks about her self-publishing journey 11:30 - PJ shares about writing groups &amp; professional editors  13:07 - PJ shares her inspiration for each book 17:10- PJ talks about her fundraiser idea 19:40- PJ shares wisdom for aspiring authors 21:15 PJ reads from Blind Fish Don’t Talk     Connect with PJ Peterson: PJ’s website: https://www.finngirl.com   Resources Talked about on the Podcast: 52 Novels: https://www.52novels.com   Podcast Music Credits: Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Thanks For Listening You can sign up to win free signed copies of books featured on this podcast here! If you have something you’d like to share with me, please connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or our website. Write a review on iTunes.

Episode 52: PJ Peterson; Mystery Author In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 30:42 min.) <ul><li>:29 - Introduction to PJ Peterson</li> <li>2:22-  PJ shares a bit about her writing</li> <li>3:45 - PJ &amp; talk what she is reading</li> <li>4:57 - PJ shares about when she knew she was an author</li> <li>5:56 -PJ talks about her self-publishing journey</li> <li>11:30 - PJ shares about writing groups &amp; professional editors </li> <li>13:07 - PJ shares her inspiration for each book</li> <li>17:10- PJ talks about her fundraiser idea</li> <li>19:40- PJ shares wisdom for aspiring authors</li> <li>21:15 PJ reads from Blind Fish Don’t Talk </li> </ul> Connect with PJ Peterson: PJ’s website: <a href="https://www.finngirl.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.finngirl.com</a> Resources Talked about on the Podcast: 52 Novels: <a href="https://www.52novels.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.52novels.com</a> Podcast Music Credits: Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a> Thanks For Listening You can sign up to win free signed copies of books featured on this podcast <a href="https://www.squishpen.com/authors-of-the-pacific-northwest-giveaways" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>! If you have something you’d like to share with me, please connect with us on Facebook, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vikkij.carter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/vikkijcarter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, or our <a href="https://www.squishpen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>. Write a review on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/authors-of-the-pacific-northwest/id1362911113?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>.

Episode 52: PJ Peterson; Mystery Author

M. K. Martin

Episode 48: M. K. Martin; Post Apocalyptic Sci-Fi Author from Not a Pipe Publishing    In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 32:17)   :31 - Introduction to M.K. Martin  2:49-  M.K. shares a bit about herself 4:12 -M.K. shares when she knew she was an author 5:13 - M.K. talks about her military experience  7:07 - M.K. shares her writing process 10:33- M.K. talks about hiring an editor  11:47- M.K. shares her publishing journey  13:40 - M.K. shares her about her marketing for her work with a small press 15:07: M.K. shares her genre  16:05: Vikki and M.K. talk about Vikki’s love with Sci-Fi 16:38: M. K. talks about her inspiration 19:17: M. K. talks about support groups 21:05: M. K. shares her titles and reads from Survivors’ Club  Connect with M.K. Martin: M.K. Martin’s Website:: https://mkmartinwriter.com/ M.K. Martin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MKMartinwriter/ M.K. Martin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MKMartinWriter M.K. Martin on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mkmartinwriter/ M.K. Martin on Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/M-K-Martin/e/B078FVD7X1/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1 Not a Pipe Publishing:  http://www.notapipepublishing.com   Resources Mentioned on the Podcast Eugene Writers Anonymous: https://eugenewritersanonymous.wordpress.com Wordcrafters in Eugene: https://wordcraftersineugene.org   Podcast Music Credits: Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Thanks For Listening You can sign up to win free signed copies of books featured on this podcast here! If you have something you’d like to share with me, please connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or our website. Write a review on iTunes.

Episode 48: M. K. Martin; Post Apocalyptic Sci-Fi Author from Not a Pipe Publishing In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 32:17) <ul><li>:31 - Introduction to M.K. Martin </li> <li>2:49-  M.K. shares a bit about herself</li> <li>4:12 -M.K. shares when she knew she was an author</li> <li>5:13 - M.K. talks about her military experience </li> <li>7:07 - M.K. shares her writing process</li> <li>10:33- M.K. talks about hiring an editor </li> <li>11:47- M.K. shares her publishing journey </li> <li>13:40 - M.K. shares her about her marketing for her work with a small press</li> <li>15:07: M.K. shares her genre </li> <li>16:05: Vikki and M.K. talk about Vikki’s love with Sci-Fi</li> <li>16:38: M. K. talks about her inspiration</li> <li>19:17: M. K. talks about support groups</li> <li>21:05: M. K. shares her titles and reads from Survivors’ Club</li> </ul> Connect with M.K. Martin: M.K. Martin’s Website:: <a href="https://mkmartinwriter.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mkmartinwriter.com/</a> M.K. Martin on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MKMartinwriter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/MKMartinwriter/</a> M.K. Martin on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/MKMartinWriter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/MKMartinWriter</a> M.K. Martin on Pinterest: <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/mkmartinwriter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.pinterest.com/mkmartinwriter/</a> M.K. Martin on Amazon Author Page: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/M-K-Martin/e/B078FVD7X1/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/M-K-Martin/e/B078FVD7X1/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1</a> Not a Pipe Publishing:  <a href="http://www.frankzafiro.com/appearances-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.notapipepublishing.com</a> Resources Mentioned on the Podcast Eugene Writers Anonymous: <a href="https://eugenewritersanonymous.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://eugenewritersanonymous.wordpress.com</a> Wordcrafters in Eugene: <a href="https://wordcraftersineugene.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://wordcraftersineugene.org</a> Podcast Music Credits: Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a> Thanks For Listening You can sign up to win free signed copies of books featured on this podcast <a href="https://www.squishpen.com/authors-of-the-pacific-northwest-giveaways" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>! If you have something you’d like to share with me, please connect with us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/VikkijCarter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vikkij.carter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/vikkijcarter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, or our <a href="https://www.squishpen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>. Write a review on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/authors-of-the-pacific-northwest/id1362911113?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>.

Episode 48: M. K. Martin; Post Apocalyptic Sci-Fi Author from Not a Pipe Publishing 

Erick W. Metz

Episode 74: Erick W. Metz; Ghostwriter &amp; 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 &amp; Vikki talk about world creation and D&amp;D 4:40 - Erick talks about his genre  6:35- Erick shares about his writing journey  8:01 - Erick &amp; Vikki talks about teaching and Erick’s social work 8:45 - Erick shares about his ghostwriting experiences   13:35- Erick talks about what genres he works on as an editor &amp; what he’s skilled at as an editor 16:07 - Erick walks us through his writing process  23:20 - Erick &amp; Vikki talk about his marketing strategies    28:06 - Erick shares about his involvement with the Willamette Writers  31:23 - Erick &amp; Vikki talk about writing groups 33:26 - Erick shares his inspiration  37:40 - Erick reads from The Mask of Tomorrow  50:00 -Erick shares what is coming up for him in the next year &amp; tips for aspiring authors    Connect with Erick W. Metz: Erick’s Author website: www.erickmertzauthor.com Erick’s Editing &amp; Ghostwriting website: www.erickmertzwriting.com   Resources Mentioned on the Podcast: 20Booksto50K on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/20Booksto50k/ Bookfunnel: https://bookfunnel.com Willamette Writers: https://willamettewriters.org   Podcast Music Credits:   Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Thanks For Listening You can sign up to win free signed copies of books featured on this podcast here! If you have something you’d like to share with me, please connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or our website. Write a review on iTunes.

Episode 74: Erick W. Metz; Ghostwriter &amp; Supernatural Fiction Author In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 53 min.) <ul><li>:30 - Introduction to Erick Metz</li> <li>2:00 -  Erick shares what is on his reading list</li> <li>3:35 - Erick &amp; Vikki talk about world creation and D&amp;D</li> <li>4:40 - Erick talks about his genre </li> <li>6:35- Erick shares about his writing journey </li> <li>8:01 - Erick &amp; Vikki talks about teaching and Erick’s social work</li> <li>8:45 - Erick shares about his ghostwriting experiences  </li> <li>13:35- Erick talks about what genres he works on as an editor &amp; what he’s skilled at as an editor</li> <li>16:07 - Erick walks us through his writing process </li> <li>23:20 - Erick &amp; Vikki talk about his marketing strategies   </li> <li>28:06 - Erick shares about his involvement with the Willamette Writers </li> <li>31:23 - Erick &amp; Vikki talk about writing groups</li> <li>33:26 - Erick shares his inspiration </li> <li>37:40 - Erick reads from The Mask of Tomorrow </li> <li>50:00 -Erick shares what is coming up for him in the next year &amp; tips for aspiring authors</li> </ul> Connect with Erick W. Metz: Erick’s Author website: <a href="http://www.erickmertzauthor.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.erickmertzauthor.com</a> Erick’s Editing &amp; Ghostwriting website: <a href="http://www.erickmertzwriting.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.erickmertzwriting.com</a> Resources Mentioned on the Podcast: 20Booksto50K on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/20Booksto50k/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/20Booksto50k/</a> Bookfunnel: <a href="https://bookfunnel.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bookfunnel.com</a> Willamette Writers: <a href="https://willamettewriters.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://willamettewriters.org</a> Podcast Music Credits: Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a> Thanks For Listening You can sign up to win free signed copies of books featured on this podcast <a href="https://www.squishpen.com/authors-of-the-pacific-northwest-giveaways" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>! If you have something you’d like to share with me, please connect with us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Squishpen/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vikkij.carter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/vikkijcarter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, or our <a href="https://www.squishpen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>. Write a review on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/authors-of-the-pacific-northwest/id1362911113?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>.

Episode 74: Erick W. Metz; Ghostwriter & Supernatural Fiction Author

Episode 57: Part 1 of The Writer’s Crucible with Philip Kenney   In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 51:10 min) 1:30 - Reintroduction to Philip Kenny  2:45 - Vikki jumps into the discussion with Philip about the concepts introduced in the Writer’s Crucible  4:32 -  Philip discusses the “not good enough” mindset 19:15 - Vikki &amp; Philip discuss meditation 26:44 - Philip shares a poem to help Vikki with some of the concepts they are discussing 32:13 - Philip and Vikki talk about the moment that writing changed them 34:11 - Philip shares his favorite line from his book 34:50 - Vikki explores the concept from the first two parts of Philip’s book 37:21 - Philip and Vikki discuss being too serious within the “self project” 42:20 - Vikki previews Part 2 of the Writer’s Crucible discussion in episode  42:55 - Philip gives advice about the “self project” 47:46 - Philip shares about his speaking engagements    Connect with : Philip’s Website: https://www.philip-kenney.com PNWA Writer’s Conference: https://www.pnwa.org/page/conference   Podcast Music Credits: Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Thanks For Listening You can sign up to win free signed copies of books featured on this podcast here! If you have something you’d like to share with me, please connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or our website. Write a review on iTunes.

Episode 57: Part 1 of The Writer’s Crucible with Philip Kenney In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 51:10 min) <ul><li>1:30 - Reintroduction to Philip Kenny </li> <li>2:45 - Vikki jumps into the discussion with Philip about the concepts introduced in the Writer’s Crucible </li> <li>4:32 -  Philip discusses the “not good enough” mindset</li> <li>19:15 - Vikki &amp; Philip discuss meditation</li> <li>26:44 - Philip shares a poem to help Vikki with some of the concepts they are discussing</li> <li>32:13 - Philip and Vikki talk about the moment that writing changed them</li> <li>34:11 - Philip shares his favorite line from his book</li> <li>34:50 - Vikki explores the concept from the first two parts of Philip’s book</li> <li>37:21 - Philip and Vikki discuss being too serious within the “self project”</li> <li>42:20 - Vikki previews Part 2 of the Writer’s Crucible discussion in episode </li> <li>42:55 - Philip gives advice about the “self project”</li> <li>47:46 - Philip shares about his speaking engagements</li> </ul> Connect with : Philip’s Website: <a href="https://www.philip-kenney.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.philip-kenney.com</a> PNWA Writer’s Conference: <a href="https://www.pnwa.org/page/conference" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.pnwa.org/page/conference</a> Podcast Music Credits: Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a> Thanks For Listening You can sign up to win free signed copies of books featured on this podcast <a href="https://www.squishpen.com/authors-of-the-pacific-northwest-giveaways" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>! If you have something you’d like to share with me, please connect with us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Squishpen/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vikkij.carter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/vikkijcarter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, or our <a href="https://www.squishpen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>. Write a review on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/authors-of-the-pacific-northwest/id1362911113?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>.

Episode 57: Part 1 of The Writer’s Crucible with Philip Kenney

Libby Findling

Kim Cooper

Episode 61: Kim Cooper Findling &amp; Libby Findling, mother-daughter writing team from Dancing Moon Press   In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 36 min)   :36 - Introduction to Kim &amp; Libby 2:00 - Kim shares about her writing journey 5:00- Libby shares her favorite destination with traveling 5:41 - Kim talks about her publishing journey 8:13 - Kim talks about her day job 9:00- Libby talks about her summer plans 9:30 - Kim shares about her writing routine 11:46 - Kim &amp; Libby share the story about Dancing Moon Press 12:48 -Kim &amp; Libby talk about writing their book together, The Sixth Storm  17:20 - Libby shares about her creativity &amp; theater  19:00 - Kim &amp; Libby talk about their book tours and working together as a mother-daughter writing team 22:25 - Kim &amp; Libby share how the story The Sixth Storm started  26:28 - Libby reads from The Sixth Storm 34:00 - Libby shares her favorite part about her writing34:35 - Kim shares tips for aspiring authors     Connect with Kim Cooper Findling &amp; Libby Findling:   Kim Cooper Findling’s website: www.kimcooperfindling.com   Dancing Moon Press:www.dancingmoonpress.com    Another Read Through Bookstore Author Event: https://www.anotherreadthrough.com/events/     Podcast Music Credits:   Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/     Thanks For Listening You can sign up to win free signed copies of books featured on this podcast here! If you have something you’d like to share with me, please connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or our website. Write a review on iTunes.

Episode 61: Kim Cooper Findling &amp; Libby Findling, mother-daughter writing team from Dancing Moon Press In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 36 min) <ul><li>:36 - Introduction to Kim &amp; Libby</li> <li>2:00 - Kim shares about her writing journey</li> <li>5:00- Libby shares her favorite destination with traveling</li> <li>5:41 - Kim talks about her publishing journey</li> <li>8:13 - Kim talks about her day job</li> <li>9:00- Libby talks about her summer plans</li> <li>9:30 - Kim shares about her writing routine</li> <li>11:46 - Kim &amp; Libby share the story about Dancing Moon Press</li> <li>12:48 -Kim &amp; Libby talk about writing their book together, The Sixth Storm </li> <li>17:20 - Libby shares about her creativity &amp; theater </li> <li>19:00 - Kim &amp; Libby talk about their book tours and working together as a mother-daughter writing team</li> <li>22:25 - Kim &amp; Libby share how the story The Sixth Storm started </li> <li>26:28 - Libby reads from The Sixth Storm</li> <li>34:00 - Libby shares her favorite part about her writing34:35 - Kim shares tips for aspiring authors </li> </ul> Connect with Kim Cooper Findling &amp; Libby Findling: Kim Cooper Findling’s website: <a href="http://www.kimcooperfindling.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kimcooperfindling.com</a> Dancing Moon Press:<a href="http://www.dancingmoonpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.dancingmoonpress.com</a> Another Read Through Bookstore Author Event: <a href="https://www.anotherreadthrough.com/events/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.anotherreadthrough.com/events/</a> Podcast Music Credits: Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a> Thanks For Listening You can sign up to win free signed copies of books featured on this podcast <a href="https://www.squishpen.com/authors-of-the-pacific-northwest-giveaways" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>! If you have something you’d like to share with me, please connect with us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Squishpen/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vikkij.carter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/vikkijcarter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, or our <a href="https://www.squishpen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>. Write a review on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/authors-of-the-pacific-northwest/id1362911113?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>.

Episode 61: Kim Cooper Findling & Libby Findling, mother-daughter writing team from Dancing Moon Press

Mikko Azul

Episode 51: Mikko Azul; Puget Sound Epic High Fantasy Author from Not a Pipe Publishing   In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 38:12 min.)   :28 - Introduction to Mikko Azul. 2:18-  Mikko shares a bit about herself.   2:40 - Mikko talks about when she knew she was an author. 4:07 - Mikko shares about her genre and her writing process. 6:20 - Mikko discusses world creation for her novels. 8:30 - Mikko shares where her ideas come from for her work. 10:30 - Mikko talks about editing and writer’s groups. 14:08 - Mikko shares her publishing journey.  21:10- Mikko &amp; Vikki talk about Pinterest. 23:39- Mikko reads from Staff of Fire and Bone.      Connect with Mikko Azul:   Mikko’s website:https://mikkoazul.com   Not a Pipe Publishing: http://www.notapipepublishing.com     Resources Talked about on the Podcast:   Author House Publishing: https://www.authorhouse.com     Podcast Music Credits:   Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/     Thanks For Listening You can sign up to win free signed copies of books featured on this podcast here! If you have something you’d like to share with me, please connect with us onFacebook, Instagram, Twitter, or our website. Write a review on iTunes.

Episode 51: Mikko Azul; Puget Sound Epic High Fantasy Author from Not a Pipe Publishing In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 38:12 min.) <ul><li>:28 - Introduction to Mikko Azul.</li> <li>2:18-  Mikko shares a bit about herself. </li> </ul> <ul><li>2:40 - Mikko talks about when she knew she was an author.</li> <li>4:07 - Mikko shares about her genre and her writing process.</li> <li>6:20 - Mikko discusses world creation for her novels.</li> <li>8:30 - Mikko shares where her ideas come from for her work.</li> <li>10:30 - Mikko talks about editing and writer’s groups.</li> <li>14:08 - Mikko shares her publishing journey. </li> <li>21:10- Mikko &amp; Vikki talk about Pinterest.</li> <li>23:39- Mikko reads from Staff of Fire and Bone.</li> </ul> Connect with Mikko Azul: Mikko’s website:<a href="https://mikkoazul.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mikkoazul.com</a> Not a Pipe Publishing: <a href="http://www.notapipepublishing.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.notapipepublishing.com</a> Resources Talked about on the Podcast: Author House Publishing: <a href="https://www.authorhouse.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.authorhouse.com</a> Podcast Music Credits: Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a> Thanks For Listening You can sign up to win free signed copies of books featured on this podcast <a href="https://www.squishpen.com/authors-of-the-pacific-northwest-giveaways" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>! If you have something you’d like to share with me, please connect with us on<a href="https://www.facebook.com/VikkijCarter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vikkij.carter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/vikkijcarter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, or our <a href="https://www.squishpen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>. Write a review on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/authors-of-the-pacific-northwest/id1362911113?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>.

Episode 51: Mikko Azul; Puget Sound Epic High Fantasy Author from Not a Pipe Publishing

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