DIY MFA Radio

485: Lesson 10 – Embrace the Journey

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to DIY MFA Radio, where I do a deep dive into the writing life as well as the craft and business of writing. Today's episode ends our series: ...

484: Lesson 9 – Take Baby Steps

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to DIY MFA Radio, where I do a deep dive into the writing life as well as the craft and business of writing. Today's episode continues our ser...

483: Lesson 8 – Track the Money

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to DIY MFA Radio, where I do a deep dive into the writing life as well as the craft and business of writing. Today's episode continues our ser...

482: Lesson 7 – Practice, Practice, Practice

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to DIY MFA Radio, where I do a deep dive into the writing life as well as the craft and business of writing. Today's episode continues our ser...

481: Lesson 6 – Balance is Fallacy

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to DIY MFA Radio, where I do a deep dive into the writing life as well as the craft and business of writing. Today's episode continues our ser...

480: Lesson 5 – Choose Abundance Over Scarcity

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to DIY MFA Radio, where I do a deep dive into the writing life as well as the craft and business of writing. Today's episode continues our ser...

479: Lesson 4 – Get Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to DIY MFA Radio, where I do a deep dive into the writing life as well as the craft and business of writing. Today's episode continues our ser...

478: Lesson 3 – Embrace the Power of Iteration

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to DIY MFA Radio, where I do a deep dive into the writing life as well as the craft and business of writing. Today's episode continues our ser...

477: Lesson 2 – Act "As If"

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to DIY MFA Radio, where I do a deep dive into the writing life as well as the craft and business of writing. Today's episode continues our ser...

476: Lesson 1 – Jump First, Build After

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to DIY MFA Radio, where I do a deep dive into the writing life as well as the craft and business of writing. Today's episode kicks off our ser...

475: Craft Jam: Get Your Story to "The End"

27 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome, today is DIY MFA's monthly Craft Jam. Once a month, Christa and I jam about the craft. In these episodes, we do a deep dive into various craf...

474: Craft Jam: Nail Your Narration

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome, today is DIY MFA's monthly Craft Jam. Once a month, Christa and I will be jamming about the craft. In these episodes, we'll be doing a deep d...

473: Craft Jam: Revise Your Writing Like a Pro

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is our monthly Craft Jam. This is a new feature at DIY MFA, where once a month, Christa and I will be jamming about the craft. In thes...

472: Craft Jam: Conferences

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is our monthly Craft Jam. This is a new feature at DIY MFA, where once a month, Christa and I will be jamming about the craft. In thes...

471: A Behind the Scenes Look at How to Craft a Bestselling Thriller Series— Interview

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Kathy Reichs. We'll be talking about her book The Bone Hacker and how to craft a bestselling thriller serie...

470: Craft Jam: Draft Zero

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is our monthly Craft Jam. This is a new feature at DIY MFA, where once a month, Lori and I will be jamming about the craft. In these e...

469: Craft Jam: Weave Your Story's World

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're back for another episode of our monthly Craft Jam. This is a new feature at DIY MFA, where once a month, Lori and I will be jamming about the cr...

468: Raise Your Story's Stakes with Tension and Surprise - Interview

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing MT Anderson. We'll be talking about his book, Elf Dog and Owl Head, and raising your story's stakes. M. T. ...

467: Craft Jam: Perfect Your Plot

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have another monthly Craft Jam. This is a new feature at DIY MFA, where once a month, Lori and I will be jamming about the craft. In these ep...

466: An Inside Look at the Publishing Industry - Interview

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Bianca Marais, CeCe Lyra, and Carly Watters. We'll be taking an inside look at the publishing industry. Bef...

465: Complex Characters, Dark Retellings, and Urban Settings - Interview

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Lori is interviewing Mary Pascual. They'll be talking about her debut novel, The Byways, and creating multi-dimensional characters. Mary Pascua...

464: Craft Jam: Create Compelling Characters

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is our monthly Craft Jam. This is a new feature at DIY MFA, where once a month, Lori and I will be jamming about the craft. In these e...

463: Revealing a Character through Their Survivors - Interview

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Lori is interviewing Daniel Weizmann. They'll be talking about his neo-noir mystery, The Last Songbird. Daniel Weizmann got his start at 13 und...

462: Organize a Short Story Collection as a Full Experience - Interview

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Lori is interviewing Jolene Mcilwain. They'll be talking about Sidle Creek and centering a short story collection around a place. Jolene McIlwa...

461: Start with a Setting: Creating a Rich World for Your Story - Interview

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Lori is interviewing Ginny Kubitz Moyer. They'll be talking about how she started writing her debut novel, The Seeing Garden, with the setting....

460: Pantsing Your Way to Dynamic Characters — Interview

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Lori is interviewing Neely Tubati Alexander. They'll be talking about Love Buzz and the importance of listening to your intuition when crafting...

459: The Power of Poetry to Survive, Heal, and Connect — Interview

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Lori is interviewing Anne Marie Wells. They'll be talking about her poetry collection, Survived By: A Memoir in Verse, and using poetry as a me...

458: Intuitive Writing: Capture Your Character's Energy and Paint with Your Words — Interview

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Lori is interviewing Donnaldson Brown. They'll be talking about Because I Loved You, and about how her background in screenwriting has influenc...

457: Take the Leap: Chase Your Passion, Quit Your Job, and Write a Memoir — Interview

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Lori is interviewing Leslie Karst. They'll be talking about weaving past experiences into your writing and her new book Justice is Served.  Th...

456: Therapy for Poets: On Reading and Writing Poetry — Interview

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Lori is interviewing Danielle Mitchell. They'll be talking about the methodology of writing and reading poetry. Danielle Mitchell (she/her) is ...

455: The Magic and Science of Writing — Interview

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Lori is interviewing Patricia Leavy. They'll be talking about her book, Hollyland, and the science behind the art of writing. Patricia Leavy, P...

454: Exploring Themes of Grief and Loneliness in a Neo-Noir Speculative Novel — Interview

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Lori is interviewing Jinwoo Chong. They'll be talking about themes of loss and disconnection and how they relate to his book Flux. Jinwoo Chong...

453: Turning One Book into Eight: Planning and Writing a Thriller Series — Interview

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Lori is interviewing Laurie Buchanan. They'll be talking about Impervious and the mechanics of writing a series. Laurie writes the Sean McPhers...

452: Pivot, Payoff, and the Geometry of Story — Interview

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Steven James. We'll be talking about his multifaceted storytelling framework, and his book The Art of the T...

451: Collaborating on a Fairy Tale-Inspired YA Series — Interview

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Lori is interviewing Sorboni Banerjee and Dominique Richardson. They'll be talking about collaborating on their book, Red as Blood, and the sis...

450: Double Entendres, Meet Cutes, and Smart Sex: Writing Contemporary Romance — Interview

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Lori is interviewing Thien-Kim Lam. They'll be talking about writing romance with depth and spice. Thien-Kim Lam writes stories about Vietnames...

449: Genre Hopping, Process, and Time Management: The Life of a Working Writer — Interview

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Lori is interviewing Courtney Maum. They'll be talking about honesty in memoir and her book The Year of the Horses. Author of five books, inclu...

448: From Drafting to Marketing: A Debut Author's Journey — Interview

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Lori is interviewing Jenna Miller. They'll be talking about her publishing experience as a debut writer with her book Out of Character. Jenna M...

447: Flying by the Seat of Your Pants: Writing without an Outline — Interview

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Monte Schultz. We'll be talking about his book Metropolis, and the intricacies of writing alternative histo...

446: Exploring Social Justice Topics in a YA Thriller – Interview

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Lori is interviewing Jumata Emill. They'll be talking about exploring social justice through multi-cultural experiences and his book The Black ...

446: Exploring Social Justice Topics in a YA Thriller – Interview

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Lori is interviewing Jumata Emill. They'll be talking about exploring social justice through multi-cultural experiences and his book The Black ...

445: IP, Fandoms, and Nostalgia: Rebooting a Beloved Series - Interview

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Lori is interviewing Kendare Blake. They'll be talking about her new book One Girl in All the World and writing a reboot series. Kendare Blake ...

444: Lies, Secrets, and Tension in a Closed-Setting - Interview

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Lori is interviewing Iris Yamashita. They'll be talking about how her experience as a screenwriter helped her create tension in a closed settin...

443: Writing Diverse Characters via Nuanced Shifts in Language - Interview

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Mary Robinette Kowal. We'll be talking about challenging your default assumption about the world and her la...

442: Opening Lines and Characterization: Maximize Your Opening Chapters - Interview

28 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Lori is interviewing Amy Christine Parker. They'll be talking about coming up with unsettling ideas and Amy's book, Flight 171. Amy Christine P...

441: Writing an Experimental Short Story Collection - Interview

21 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Terena Elizabeth Bell. We'll be talking about experimental fiction and her book of short stories, Tell Me W...

440: Music and Magic: Writing a Brazilian Story for an English-Speaking Audience — Interview

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Heloisa Prieto. We'll be talking about all of the puzzle pieces in her book, The Musician. Dr. Heloisa Prie...

439: Blending Family Trauma with the Supernatural - Interview

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Lori is interviewing Deeba Zargarpur. They'll be talking about family trauma and her book House of Yesterday. Deeba Zargarpur is an Afghan-Uzbe...

438: The Stories We Tell and the Secrets We Keep in Family Sagas - Interview

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Lori is interviewing Fran Hawthorne. They'll be talking about her new book I Meant To Tell You and Broad Topic. Fran Hawthorne has been writing...

437: The Freedom of a Pen Name and the Power of Voice in Memoir - Interview

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Lori is interviewing Carolyn Hays. They'll be talking about the freedom that can be found in a pen name and her new book A Girlhood: Letter to ...

436: Secrets, Quirks, and Hidden Motivations in Thrillers - Interview

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Lori is interviewing Amanda Jayatissa. They'll be talking about secrets and hidden motivation in her new thriller You're Invited. Amanda Jayati...

435: Family, Soviet History, and the Power of Art in Historical Fiction - Interview

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Lori is interviewing Suzanne Parry. They'll be talking about the power of art and her book Lost Souls of Leningrad. A former European security ...

434: How to Let Your Characters and World Building Flow in YA Fantasy - Interview

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Lori is interviewing Lenore Borja. They'll be talking about how she created a natural flow for her characters and her world in her book The Las...

433: Voice, Point of View, and Other Unique Narrative Techniques for Middle Grade Novels - Interview

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Jessica Vitalis. We'll be talking about voice, perspective, pacing and her books The Wolf's Curse and The R...

432: Accessing Feeling and Emotions in Young Adult Romance - Interview

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Lori is interviewing S.K. Ali. They'll be talking about feeling and emotion in YA fiction and her new book Love From Mecca to Medina. S.K. Ali ...

431: Writing the Imagined Childhood of a Historical Figure for Middle Grade Readers - Interview

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Susan Austin. We'll be talking about how she imagines the childhood of a historical figure in her book Draw...

430: Finding Inspiration and Writing Purpose-Driven Fiction - Interview

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Lori is interviewing Carol Van Den Hende. They'll be talking about finding purpose and her new book Orchid Blooming. Carol Van Den Hende is the...

429: World Building an Pacing in a Closed Setting Thriller - Interview

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Jeffrey James Higgins. We'll be talking about his closed setting thriller novel Furious: Sailing Into Terro...

428: A Masterclass in Planning and Writing a Series - Interview

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Lori is interviewing Helen Scheuerer. They'll be talking about some of the lessons in her new book How to Write a Successful Series. Helen Sche...

427: Path to Publishing: An Author's Experience with the Rapid Release Model - Interview

14 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Nova McBee. We'll be talking about the rapid release model and her book series Calculated. Nova McBee is an...

426: Overcoming Differences and the Ability to Change in Novels - Interview

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Lori is interviewing Khristin Wierman. We'll be talking about how she explores the theme of overcoming differences in her debut novel Buck's Pa...

425: Understanding Lives that Are Not Our Own through Short Stories - Interview

31 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Lori is interviewing May-lee Chai. They'll be talking about understanding lives unlike our own and her book Tomorrow in Shanghai and Other Stor...

424: The Mythos and Lexicon of Silicon Valley in a Tech Industry Drama - Interview

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Mike Trigg. We'll be talking about the intricacies of Silicon Valley and his book Bit Flip. Prior to becomi...

423: Making the Shift from YA to a Chapter Book Series - Interview

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Kathryn Holmes. We'll be talking about making the transition from YA to a chapter books series and her book...

422: Time Travel and Alternate Timelines in Historical Fiction - Interview

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Lori is interviewing Sarah Adlakha. They'll be talking about time travel, alternate timelines and her book Midnight on the Marne. Sarah Adlakha...

421: From Essays to Picture Books: Applying Tools of the Craft Across Genres and Forms - Interview

03 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Patrice Gopo. We'll be talking about Broad Topic and her book All the Places We Call Home. Patrice Gopo is ...

420: Fake Dating and Enemies to Lovers: Tropes in Romance - Interview

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Lori is interviewing Erin La Rosa. They'll be talking about tropes in romance and her book For Butter or Worse. Erin La Rosa is the author of t...

419: When Past and Present Collide - 2022 Debut Roundtable

20 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Stacy Willingham, Carolyne Topdjian, Allison Buccola, and Wanda M. Morris. We'll be talking about the debut...

418: Flashbacks, Time Travel, and Multiple Mysteries: Learning the Rules - Interview

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Lori is interviewing Natalka Burian. They'll be talking about time travel, multiple mysteries, and Natalka's book The Night Shift. Natalka Buri...

417: Setting the Tone for Your Novel Through Voice, Mood, and Point of View - Interview

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Alexis Schaitkin. We'll be talking about tone, voice, mood and her book Elsewhere.  Alexis Schaitkin is th...

417: Setting the Tone for Your Novel Through Voice, Mood, and Point of View - Interview

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Alexis Schaitkin. We'll be talking about tone, voice, mood and her book Elsewhere.  Alexis Schaitkin is th...

416: Costumes, Performance, and Identity in Historical Mysteries - Interview

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Lori is interviewing Shelley Blanton-Stroud. They'll be talking about historical mysteries and Shelley's book Tomboy: A Jane Benjamin Novel.  ...

415: Cozy Mystery as a Series, a Subgenre, and a Touchpoint of Joy - Interview

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Michele Scott. We'll be talking about cozy mysteries and her book Murder Uncorked.  Michele Scott is an Am...

414: The Travel Novel, the Unreliable Narrator, and Forgotten Slices of History - Interview

15 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Scott Gates. We'll be talking about his novel, Gone, the Redeemer.  Scott Gates is the author of Hard Road...

413: Self-Knowledge, Sex-Positivity, and Empowerment in Romance—Interview

08 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Lori is interviewing Taylor Hahn. They'll be talking about her debut romance novel, The Lifestyle.  Taylor is a second-grade teacher turned la...

413: Self-Knowledge, Sex-Positivity, and Empowerment in Romance—Interview

08 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Lori is interviewing Taylor Hahn. They'll be talking about her debut romance novel, The Lifestyle.  Taylor is a second-grade teacher turned la...

412: Climate Change and Big Tech: Writing the Near Future—Interview

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Lori is interviewing Rebecca Scherm. They'll be talking about her science fiction-thriller novel, A House Between Earth and the Moon.  Rebecca...

411: Monsters, Mystery, and Multiple Timelines: Writing a Modern Horror Novel - Interview

25 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Jennifer McMahon. We'll be talking about her genre-defying novel, The Children on the Hill. Jennifer McMaho...

410: Writing a YA Series Inspired by Superhero Stories—Interview

18 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Brett Riley. We'll be talking about his YA fantasy/thriller novel, Freaks.  Brett Riley is the author of T...

409: Social Media Influencers and the Millennial Romance Novel—Interview with Amy Lea

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Lori is interviewing Amy Lea. They'll be talking about her debut romance novel, Set on You.  Amy Lea is a Canadian bureaucrat by day and conte...

408: Using the "Loop Method" to Co-Write Your Novel, an Inside Look at the Writing Process—Interview

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Jessi Honard and Marie Parks. We'll be talking about their contemporary fantasy debut, Unrelenting.  Jessi...

408: Using the "Loop Method" to Co-Write Your Novel, an Inside Look at the Writing Process—Interview

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Jessi Honard and Marie Parks. We'll be talking about their contemporary fantasy debut, Unrelenting.  Jessi...

407: Public vs. Private Personas: Crafting a Novel Based on Historical Figures - Interview with Leslie Johansen Nack

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Leslie Johansen Nack.  Leslie's newest book, The Blue Butterfly, A Novel of Marion Davies, comes out next ...

406: Using History to Write About the Future and Change the Present - Interview with GG Kellner

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing G.G. Kellner Gayle is a poet, essayist, artist, educator, and Author of Hope: A History of the Future, a no...

405: Change vs. Stasis: Character Development in Literary Fiction - Interview with Claire Stanford

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Claire Stanford. Born and raised in Berkeley, Claire holds an MFA in Creative Writing from the University o...

404: How to Turn Historical Figures into Characters for Your Novel - Interview with Jody Hadlock

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Lori is interviewing Jody Hadlock.   Jody studied journalism and was a television news reporter and anchor serving her community in South Caro...

403: Setting as Character in Speculative Fiction - Interview with Rob Hart

30 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Rob Hart. Rob is the author of The Warehouse, a gripping speculative thriller which sold in more than 20 co...

402: Writing About Difficult Subjects with a Distinct First Person Voice - Interview with Brian Leung

23 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Brian Leung. Brian is the author of the novels Lost Men, Take Me Home, and Ivy vs Dogg: With a Cast of Thou...

401: Marketing Strategies to Help Launch Your Book - Interview with Jeff Walker

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Jeff Walker: Jeff is one of the world's most successful online entrepreneurs the creator of Product Launch ...

400: The 400th Episode Extravaganza with Gabriela Pereira and Lori Walker

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I have the esteemed pleasure of interviewing one of my absolute favorite people, Lori Walker. Lori wears a lot of hats at DIY MFA. Her official...

399: Neurodiversity, Family Dynamics, and Cooking: Adventures in Contemporary Middle Grade Fiction - Interview with Gillian McDunn

02 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Gillian McDunn Gillian is the author of the middle-grade novels Caterpillar Summer and The Queen Bee and Me...

398: Trust Your Reader and Trust Yourself: Writing a Multiple Point of View Thriller - Interview with JK Ellem

23 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing JK Ellem. Jack is the author of the Amazon #1 US & UK Best Selling book, Mill Point Road, A Winter's Kill, ...

397: Archives, Fandoms, and Committing Your Obsessions - Interview with Isaac Fellman

16 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Isaac Fellman. Isaac is the author of Dead Collections, as well as The Breath of the Sun (published under h...

396: When Fantasy and Reality Intersect: Writing Contemporary Middle Grade Fiction - Interview with Ryan Dalton

09 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Ryan Dalton. Ryan is an author, singer, voiceover artist, amateur chef and lover of all things geek. He's a...

395: The Many Levels of Character and World Building in a Rom-com - Interview with Alana Quintana Albertson

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Alana Quintana Albertson. Alana is a Latina bestselling romance author whose books have hit the top of seve...

395: The Many Levels of Character and World Building in a Rom-com - Interview with Alana Quintana Albertson

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Alana Quintana Albertson. Alana is a Latina bestselling romance author whose books have hit the top of seve...

394: What Stories Are You Telling Yourself? Marketing Mindset Shifts for Writers - Interview with Sue Campbell

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Sue Campbell. As founder of Pages & Platforms, Sue is the mindset and book marketing coach writers look to ...

393: The Craft of Revision - Interview with William Germano

19 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing William Germano Bill is professor of English at Cooper Union, where he served as dean of the faculty of hum...

392: World Building and Character Friendships in a YA Fairy Tale Retelling - Interview with Leslie Vedder

12 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Leslie Vedder. Leslie Vedder is a queer ace author who loves fairytale retellings with girl adventurers and...

391: The Medium and the Message: How Poetry Communicates a Deeper Truth - Interview with Ashanti Anderson

05 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Ashanti Anderson. Ashanti Anderson (she/her) is a Black Queer Disabled poet, screenwriter, and playwright. ...