Craft Chat Chronicles
Episodes
Season 2 Episode 12: Expert Writing Tips from JR Dawson: From First Pages to Final Drafts
20 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textUnlock the secrets of crafting unforgettable stories with JR Dawson, the brilliant mind behind "The First Bright Thing." In ou...
Season 2 Episode 11: The Agent Behind the Hits: Suzie Townsend on Creating Bestsellers!
06 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEver wondered what it takes to transition from a high school English teacher to a vice president at a top literary agency? Susie Townsen...
A Writer’s Journey: Bad Art Friend and the Messy Realities of Writer Friendships
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEver had a friend steal your kidney story? Neither had we until we dove into the notorious "Bad Art Friend" literary scandal t...
Season 2 Episode 10: How to Stand Out in a Crowded Market: Amy K Runyan’s Top Manuscript Tips
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEver wondered how to captivate an agent’s attention with your manuscript? Join us for an enlightening conversation with award-winning ...
Season 3 Episode 6: Shalini Abeysekara Guide to Thriving in the Publishing World
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEver wondered what it takes to transform rejection letters into a publishing triumph? Join us on Craft Chat Chronicles as Shalini Abeyse...
Season 2 Episode 9: From History to Romance: How Eliza Knight Built a Bestselling Career as a Hybrid Author
08 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEver wondered how a childhood love for storytelling can transform into a successful writing career? Join us as we sit down with USA Toda...
A Writer’s Journey: Ryan Coogler’s Sinners and the Future of Vampire Storytelling
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textRyan Coogler's "Sinners" has captivated audiences with its fresh take on vampire mythology set against the racially charg...
A Writer’s Journey: Black Representation in Vampire Stories from The Vampire Diaries to Interview with the Vampire
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe supernatural world of vampires has captivated audiences for generations, but how these stories represent Black characters reveals mu...
Season 2 Episode 8: How Paris, Cancer, and COVID Shaped a Memoir: Robin Allison Davis’s Journey
25 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEver wondered what it’s like to face a life-threatening illness in a foreign country during a global pandemic? Join us for a conversat...
Season 2 Episode 7: 2025’s Hottest New Titles: Meet the Debut Authors Behind the Buzz!
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of Craft Chat Chronicles, hosted by J.D. Myall, we’re excited to bring you a dynamic Debut Author Panel featuring some...
A Writer’s Journey: Overcoming Writer’s Block, Self-Doubt, and Imposter Syndrome
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEvery writer knows the paralyzing feeling of staring at a blank page, unable to move forward. But what if writer's block isn't...
Season 2 Episode 6: Launching Your Author Podcast: Tips from the Afronauts Podcast Team
27 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat if the loss of a dear friend could spark a new beginning that transforms the literary landscape for Black authors? Join us in this ...
Season 2 Episode 5: From Photographer to YA Novelist: Rebecca Dazenbaker's Journey to Publication
13 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEver wondered how to seamlessly transition from corporate life to becoming a successful author? Join us on Craft Chat Chronicles as we s...
A Writer’s Journey: Finding Identity, Voice, and Story in the Creative Process
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWelcome to the inaugural episode of "A Writer's Journey," where we peel back the curtain on the creative process with hon...
Season 2 Episode 4: Hena Khan on Writing, Editing, and Mastering Middle Grade Books!
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textCould your next favorite children's book be waiting inside this episode? Join us on Craft Chat Chronicles as we sit down with the i...
Season 2 Episode 3: From Ghostwriter to Debut Novel Success: Veronica Bane's Journey
16 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDiscover the secrets behind captivating storytelling with debut author Veronica Bane in this episode of Craft Chat Chronicles. Veronica ...
Season 2 Episode 2: From Script Editor to Six-figure Book Deals: Holly Race Discusses Feminist Fantasy, Tudor Queens, and Writing Craft
02 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHow did a script editor in the UK television and film industry transform into a best-selling author? Join us on Craft Chat Chronicles as...
Season 2 Episode 1: Breaking into Graphic Novels and Illustration with Sarah Mai
19 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat if the key to captivating storytelling lies not just in creativity but in the rigorous study of literature? Join us on Craft Chat C...
Episode 12: Crafting Compelling Stories: Tips from NYT Bestselling Author Ladarian Williams
05 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat if you could transform setbacks into a launching pad for success? Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Ladarian Williams, t...
Episode 11: From Debut During COVID-19 to Disney Success: Author Emma Theriault 's Literary Journey
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDisney author Emma Theriault is here to share the captivating journey behind her debut novel, Rebel Rose. Join us as she recounts the un...
Episode 10: Debut Author Jamie D'Amato's Road to Becoming a Published Writer
07 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEver wondered what it takes to turn a childhood passion for stories into a published novel? Join us on Craft Chat Chronicles as we sit d...
Episode 9: Turning Rejections into Bestsellers with Author Kimberly Latrice Jones
24 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEver wondered how a former clown from Ringling Brothers transitions to writing a Joker graphic novel for DC Comics? Join us on this epis...
Episode 8: Navigating the Writing World: Author Denny S. Bryce and Literary Agent Eric Smith on MFA's, Craft and Career
10 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEver wondered how fan fiction could pave the way to a bestselling author career? Tune into this inspiring double episode of Craft Chat C...
Episode 7: Empowering Voices: Connie Schofield Morrison's Journey Through Children's Literature
26 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat if your storytelling dreams could transform into an award-winning career? Join us on Craft Chat Chronicles as we sit down with the ...
Episode 6: Inside the World of Award-Winning YA and Children's Literature with Sarah Glenn Marsh
12 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEver wondered how a ghost story can turn rejections into a celebrated book launch? Join us on Craft Chat Chronicles as we sit down with ...
From Fox News to Media Stardom: Emmy-Winning Paula Rizzo’s Author Branding Blueprint
29 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textPull back the curtain on the fascinating world of media with Emmy award-winning television producer Paula Rizzo. Ever wondered how to la...
From Programmer to Sci-Fi Author and YouTuber: Kris KM Fajardo on Writing 'Local Heavens' and Building Authenticity
29 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEver wondered what it takes to leave a tech career for the unpredictable world of full-time writing? Join us as we sit down with debut a...
Episode 5: Crafting Futures: Jill Tew's Journey into Dystopian Romance and Diverse Fiction
29 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat if you could transform stress-filled corporate days into successful storytelling? Our guest, Jill Tu, did just that. We talk about ...
Episode 4 How Tess Sharpe Turned a YA Novel into a Netflix Thriller!
29 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textFrom childhood notebook scribbles to groundbreaking queer YA novels, New York Times bestselling author Tess Sharpe's journey exempl...
Episode 3 Unveiling the Art of Dark Academia: Ava Reid on Crafting Bestsellers and Navigating Literary Fame
29 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhen the blank page becomes a canvas for a bestselling novel, what's the secret behind the first stroke of genius? Ava Reid, acclai...
Episode 2 Bestseller Blueprint: Sadiqa Johnson's Secrets to Literary Success
29 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textJoin us as New York Times bestselling author Sadiqa Johnson shares lessons on crafting bestsellers. Embark on a literary voyage with us ...
Episode 1 Unlock the Secrets to Writing a New York Times Bestselling Novel with Gilly Segal
29 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textJoin us as New York Times best-selling author Gilly Segal shares lessons on crafting bestsellers. Transitioning from law to literary sta...