Read And Write With Natasha

Self-Publishing With Real Control

10 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

He started writing at 16 during lockdown, finishing a massive first draft he’ll never publish, but instead of stopping there, he kept going. That pe...

The Story You Keep Repeating, and How to Replace It with Dr. Angela Longo

03 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

You've probably been told to "just let it go." Dr. Angela Longo says that's the wrong instruction and offers an alternative: repla...

A Working Poet Explains How He Writes, Performs, And Pays The Bills

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

He calls himself Virus the Poet, and the name is the point: take something with a negative meaning and flip it into art that spreads in a better way. ...

How Crankiness Can Make You a Better Writer

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Crankiness might be the most honest creative fuel we all share, and Stephen Joseph has built an entire writing life around it.I sat down with Stephen,...

How A Ghostwriter Turns Lived Experience Into A Book People Want To Read

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What does it take to turn real life into a book readers can’t put down?In this episode, I talk with Dr. Amanda Edgar, award-winning author, ghostwri...

Guest Podcasting For Authors

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Want your book and brand to break past your own audience? I sat down with SEO strategist and author Brandon Leibowitz to map the fastest path: guest ...

Building Books In Colombia; Selling Stories To The World

22 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Richard McColl is a British writer, publisher, and podcaster who built something entirely his own in Colombia, and the lessons he's learned apply...

How This Author Turned a Subway Moment Into a Book That Redesigns Your Day

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A single moment on a New York subway platform can flip a life. That’s where author and coach Deborah Mallow decided to stop living by default and d...

Find Your People Before You Find Your Publisher

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A late-night encounter with a fantasy novel lit the fuse, and Richie Billing walked away from law to chase the kind of storytelling that steals your s...

How A Daily 'Thought Of The Day' Grew Into A Global Humor Book Series

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, W G Williams takes us inside the moment he stopped chasing agents, embraced a hybrid publisher, and brought 20 Years of Internet Humo...

Inside Christian Fiction’s Rise And Reach With David Gregory

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A skeptic sits down to dinner with Jesus at a quiet Italian restaurant, and a half-million readers later, David Gregory finds himself at the center of...

Writing the Body: Christopher Lee Maher on Publishing and Reclaiming Health

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Christopher Lee Maher is the author of Free for Life, a book born not from theory but from a personal reckoning. After years as a Navy SEAL, Christop...

Building Authority and Revenue With Audiobooks

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to turn your book into a voice that moves people—and moves your business forward?In this episode, I sit down with audiobook coach and producer...

From Hollywood Sets To Award-Winning Page-Turners

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when Hollywood decides smart, fearless women don’t sell? We sit down with Kay A. Oliver, award-winning author and former industry insi...

Does My Story Sound 'Too Foreign'? Writing for a Global Audience

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever worried your story sounds “too foreign,” this conversation is for you.I sit down with Brussels-based writer and coach Dr. Anne Ra...

Inside A Steamy Bestseller With Romance Writer Noel Stark

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Romance fiction is dominating the chart. It's also redefining how stories are told and sold.In this episode, I sit down with author and industry ...

Biblical Stories in Modern Times With Jeanne Blasberg

21 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when ancient biblical narratives collide with Wall Street ambition? Author Jeanne Blasberg takes us on a fascinating journey through her...

Overcoming Writer's Resistance With Nicole Janz

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Nicole Janz, author of The Write Habit planner, brings an honest perspective to the psychological barriers that prevent writers from establishing ...

From Writing With James Patterson to Paris: A Writer's Journey

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When a creative mind trained in Hollywood's competitive structure ventures into the world of novel writing, the results can be illuminating. Sha...

Oops! He Dropped the Leftovers, So I Wrote a Book

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when a child spills leftovers on the kitchen floor and immediately labels himself "stupid"? For author Brenda Do, this heartbr...

Write Fast, Publish Often: The Art of Literary Momentum

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For Neera Mahajan, a professional critique about her written English didn't derail her career; it sparked an extraordinary second act as an autho...

The Tables Turn: Natasha Tynes on 25 Years of Writing Without Burning Out

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does it take to build a sustainable career as a writer? In this special episode, the tables turn as I’m interviewed by author Jean Alfieri abo...

Book Therapy: Navigating the Emotional Journey of Writing

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if becoming a parent actually made you MORE creative, not less?Writer and "book therapist" Heidi Fiedler discovered something surprisin...

From One-Way Ticket to Book Deal

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if you could design your entire life around freedom and flexibility? That's exactly what Kayla Ihrig did when she bought a one-way ticket t...

Wrongfully Convicted: Deon Patrick Documents 21 Years Behind Bars

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine being just 20 years old when police force you to confess to a double murder you didn’t commit. Then imagine spending the next 21 years of y...

Dead Bodies and Dancing Ghosts: A Writer's Island Adventure

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What would drive someone to leave behind a comfortable six-figure corporate career and sell everything they own to pursue writing? For JD Barker, New...

When Science Fiction Becomes Reality with Kira Peikoff

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if anyone could have a biological child with anyone, regardless of gender, fertility, or age?That’s the provocative premise behind Baby X, the ...

One Author's Mission to Inspire Teens Through History's Lessons

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when a marketing strategist decides history shouldn't be boring? In this captivating conversation, Paul Lloyd Hemphill shares how a ...

Writing Evil: Inside the Mind of a Thriller Author

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What makes a truly unforgettable literary villain? According to bestselling thriller author Gary Braver, it's not mustache-twirling evil, but ra...

The Resilient Heart: A Cardiologist's Journey into Writing Thrillers

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does it take to reinvent your life in your 40s, face down hundreds of rejections, and still come out on top?In this episode, I speak with Dr. Chr...

The Happiness Rewrite: One Writer’s Mission to Make the World Smile

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if it didn’t take a life-altering tragedy to change your life for the better?In this uplifting episode, I sit down with Scott White, also known...

Torn Pages: A Mother’s Story of Her Children's Abduction To Saudi Arabia

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When Patricia Bonis lost her children to international abduction, she was thrust into every parent’s worst nightmare—fourteen years of silence.In ...

The No-Show Book Reading That Went Viral

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When Karen De Bonis arrived at her library book reading to find zero attendees, she didn't crumble—she took a photo. That single photo of empty...

The Old-School Secret to Selling Books With Jean Alfieri

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if the secret to publishing success isn't TikTok or Instagram but good old-fashioned hustle and real-world connections?In this episode, I ch...

The Power of Community for Writers with Hussein Al-Baiaty

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I sit down with the marketing strategist and author of The Art of Resilience: The Refugee State of Mind—Hussein Al-Baiaty, to explo...

Executive Coach Antonia Bowring on Writing and Overcoming ADHD

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Renowned executive coach Antonia Bowring joins us to reveal how coaching has evolved in the digital age, especially amidst the challenges brought on b...

From Journal to a Book to a Healing Journey

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if the items gathering dust in your attic held the keys to unlocking your deepest healing? In this heartfelt conversation, I sit down with Ann M...

Mastering Solopreneurship With Ayodeji Awosika

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we focus on actionable strategies for aspiring writers and solopreneurs to thrive in the creator economy. Author and solopreneur  ​...

Three widows, one book: Facing life’s big changes

07 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, three authors come together to share their journeys through widowhood, highlighting the strength found in friendship and community. ...

Dr. Daisy Khan wants to narrate untold stories of Muslim women

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎥  You can watch the episode on YouTube here.Join us for an engaging conversation with Dr. Daisy Khan, a pioneering advocate for Muslim women&apos...

Doctor-Turned-Author on Suicide and Gen Z's Mental Health Crisis

31 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for a conversation with Dr. Josh McConkey, best-selling author, emergency physician, and military leader. Hear how his dual roles have shaped ...

How to succeed as an 'authorpreneur' with Veronica Kirin

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as award-winning entrepreneur and author Veronica Kirin discusses the transformative power of paradigm shifts, drawing on her anthropology bac...

Documenting the life of the first Arab woman author

10 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Andrea Emily Stumpf shares the extraordinary story of documenting the life of her great-great-grandmother, Sayyida Salma, the first Arab woman to publ...

Revisiting the past through fiction with Rhonda Zimlich

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when childhood memories collide with historical events?In this episode, I sit down with Rhonda Zimlich—author, writing teacher at Ameri...

Mastering the art of independent publishing with Bradley Charbonneau

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine spending nearly a decade dreaming about writing your first book, only to finally break through with a 30-day writing challenge.That’s exactl...

Writing at 89: James Flaherty on purpose and aging with vitality

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What if pursuing your passions could redefine aging?Meet James Flaherty, 89, who’s added not just years but vitality to his life. Starting his writi...

Storytelling and reimagining justice in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Renowned dermatologist and author Dr. Steve Feldman shares the inspiring journey behind his book Bent Toward Justice, highlighting how diverse perspec...

Thriving as a full-time writer: Solopreneur insights with David Mcilroy

14 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want to build a thriving writing career and monetize your content? Tune in as David Mcilroy breaks down the exact strategies he used to grow a ...

'High Tolerance': An industry insider explores America's alcohol culture

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Curious about how alcohol shaped American history and continues to influence our lives today?Join us for a compelling conversation with marketing expe...

Building confidence through children's literature

03 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Award-winning children's author Neil Rosen, also known by his whimsical pen name Professor Stork, joins me to share his inspiring journey from a ...

From folklore to fiction with horror author Ryan Winter

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I sit down with Ryan Winter, a French Cajun author whose writing is deeply influenced by his rich cultural heritage and the vibrant h...

War's impact on literature: A conversation with Jordan Elgrably

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when war disrupts the creative minds of writers? In this episode, I conversed with Franco-Moroccan-American writer Jordan Elgrably, edit...

AI, and the writer's journey: A conversation with Matt Witten

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered how artificial intelligence is shaking up jobs and our creative landscape? Join us as we unpack these changes with bestselling author M...

A guide to thriving as an author with publisher Deborah Kevin

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I sit down with Deborah Kevin, founder and chief inspiration officer of Highlander Press. We uncover surprising statistics about boo...

An insider’s guide to publishing with editor Elizabeth Briggs

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered how a book goes from a manuscript to a bestseller? Join me in this episode as I sit down with Elizabeth Briggs, the editorial director a...

The impact of Arabic science fiction with Fadi Zaghmout

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 Jordanian author and gender activist Fadi Zaghmout is passionate about the transformative landscape of Arabic science fiction. His novel Heaven on E...

Running tales of a father and his daughter

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When Mark  Ryall coached his daughter Stephanie in competitive running, he forged a bond far beyond the track. Their story, Run Daughter, Run Father,...

A boomer author on the boomer life

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Can laughter be the best medicine for aging?  Humorist Neil Offen thinks so!He delivers a hilarious and insightful take on the trials and triumphs of...

She helped a murder suspect escape and wrote about it

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Toby Dorr, is a former prison librarian who made headlines in 2006 for assisting convicted murderer John Manard in a daring escape from the Lansing Co...

Balancing comedy, writing, and business with Kristen Van Nest

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kristen Van Nest, an author, actor, and comedian, joins us to recount the lessons learned while navigating this tumultuous yet exhilarating journey. F...

From nursing to fantasy writing

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When a patient's desire for distraction developed into a realm of magic, fantasy author Danielle Orsino, who was working as a nurse, discovered h...

The rise of audiobooks with CEO of Pro Audio Voices

23 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Becky Parker Geist, CEO of Pro Audio Voices, joins us to explore the booming audiobook industry. We cover the technological advancem...

From museum curator to children's author

10 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Shireen Sabanegh shares her journey from museum management in Jordan to creating children's stories in the UK. She reveals the ...

From Idea to Bookshelf: The World of Publishing with Dr. Heather Davis

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Heather Davis, an expert book coach and advocate for diversity in literature, joins me to unravel the journey of an idea as it transforms into a c...

Crafting a Voice Within Arab American Fiction

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 In this episode, we dive into the creative world of Eman Quotah, the Arab American author of the novel Bride of the Sea.Drawing from the experience ...

Mastering the self-publishing journey with Mary Carol Moore

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With  16 books to her name, author Mary Carol Moore shares her journey from a distinguished food journalist to a fiction writer whose upcoming novel,...

Crafting female narratives when you are a male writer

02 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I chat with writer and scholar Ciahnan Darrell. We discuss the complexities of creating a feminine experience when you are a male aut...

The sailing author: A Life on the ocean and self-publishing at sea

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

📹 Watch the interview on YouTube. Author Paul Trammell lives aboard his sailboat, and has found a profound sense of freedom and self-discovery.Whe...

From corporate career to children's book advocate with Deema Al Alami

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Deema Alalami is an educator-turned-author and reading advocate.In this episode, we discuss the following:Transition to literary luminary: The transfo...

From idea to manuscript with book coach Kathy Otten

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

📹 You can watch the interview on YouTube here.Do you know what a book coach does?I sit down with Kathy Otten, a certified book coach and published ...

The challenge of writing a culture different from your own with Pauls Toutonghi

17 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Pauls Toutonghi is the Pushcart Prize-winning author of the acclaimed novels Red Weather and Evel Knievel Days. He was born in Seattle, Washington, to...

Co-writing, podcasting, and self-publishing a murder mystery

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered what happens when two authors team up to write a murder mystery? Join us for a thrilling episode with Landis Wade and Sarah Archer, the ...

The triumphs and trials of indie publishing with Douglas Weissman

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 📹 Watch the interview on YouTubeIndie author Douglas Weissman shares his journey from penning his first novel to navigating the world of small in...

How writing about her husband's suicide helped this widow heal

19 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Alexandra Wyman transformed her devastating loss into a beacon of hope for others becoming, a mental health advocate and public speaker. She penned do...

The power of a platform with TikTok influencer Carrie Berk

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Carrie Berk is a  social media influencer, author, and blogger with over 3 million followers on TikTok alone.In her YA book, My Real Life Romcom: How...

This author told her story through 'easy walks'

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After battling a health crisis, Marjorie Turner-Hulman,  embarked on a remarkable journey, creating the "Easy Walks" guidebook series. Thes...

This Iraqi Kurdish doctor balances practicing medicine and writing novels

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Zaid Brifkani is an American physician of Iraqi-Kurdish descent. He specializes in dialysis and kidney transplantation with a lifelong passion for...

A psychic's journey from Navy counter-terrorism to publishing

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tina Erwin is a  "ghost helper" and author of eight ground-breaking books on metaphysics. With a unique ability to communicate with the sp...

Surviving the NICU: A physician documents her journey

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to get a firsthand look at the roller coaster of emotions that is life in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit?Join me as I sit down with Dr. Susan ...

The intricate world of Arabic children's literature

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Egyptian children's author Miranda Beshara talks about her transition from finance to storytelling.  Miranda is the co-founder ...

Why do women cheat? Behind the scenes of women's affairs

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered what motivates women to step outside their marriages?  Susan Shapiro Barash, a seasoned author and gender studies educator known for he...

A human trafficking survivor tells her story

13 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda Blackwood, opens up about her harrowing journey as a survivor of human trafficking, not once, but thrice, beginning at the tender age of 18. Am...

A dive into suburban thrillers with author Liz Alterman

30 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

📹 Watch the interview on YouTube.Ever wondered how to seamlessly blend humor into a dark, suspense-filled narrative? Liz Alterman, the author of th...

Mastering the minimalist book marketing approach

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Delve into the world of book marketing with our guest, Emily Enger, who wears many hats, including that of a book marketing and publicity coach. Emily...

Dad wrote a book so that his daughter can create her own magic

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Stedman s a serial entrepreneur, business leader, and advisor to a diverse group of companies.He wrote the book Mouse because he wanted his dau...

Living with undiagnosed disease: Author documents journey with celiac

09 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

📹 VIDEO: You can watch the interview on YouTube here.Living twenty years with an undiagnosed autoimmune disease,  Margaret Mary O'Connor&apos...

This author always find time to write, even if it means using Siri

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 California mompreneur Rebecca Linney has figured out the secret to teaching her son to get to sleep and stay asleep, and yes, she wrote a children&a...

Hear from an eight-year old who started writing books when he was four

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

🎥 Watch the interview on YouTube here. Aiden Adams is eight years old. He is a singer-songwriter and an author. He was four years old when he wrote...

This author made her private journal public

17 May 2023

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After twenty years of working on her legacy journal project, Merle R. Saferstein published Living and Leaving My Legacy, Vol. I. —a legacy journal f...

This author's murder mystery reveals Washington's 'dirty secrets'

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Before turning to fiction, Aggie Blum Thompson covered real-life crime as a newspaper reporter for a number of papers, including The Boston Globe and ...

This rock musician switched to writing murder mysteries

07 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rick Bleiweiss is an award-winning author, publishing executive, music producer, rock musician, record company senior executive, and educator.   In ...

Novelist tells the story of growing up as a Palestinian in Jerusalem

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

📹 Watch the interview here.Shabbat Goy is a novel by Palestinian author Aref Husseini. It tells the story of Nabih, a young man growing up in the O...

The ins and outs of writing children books

18 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

📹 Watch the interview here.Violet Lemay is a veteran when it comes to creating and illustrating children's books. She has illustrated forty-fo...

This author wrote a novel inspired by the 1979 siege of Mecca

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ethan T. Burroughs's Messianic Reveal narrates the story of a young man who seeks to serve his country, and in so doing, he follows his instincts...

A Kuwaiti author with multiple sclerosis writes narrative on illness

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this fascinating discussion, author Dr. Shahd Alshammari discusses her memoir Head Above Water, which takes us into intimate conversations on illne...

How one stay-at-home mom who loves fantasy published her novels

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to my interview with author Cassie Sanchez who got the inspiration for her first novel from watching her kids play video games.After more than ...

“Don’t end up in Facebook jail,” warns book marketer

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Author and book marketer Karina Kantas talks about some of the mistakes authors make when they promote their books. These include:- Posting multiple t...

This author finished her mother's novel after she passed away

22 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Emily Johnson was born in Aspen, Colorado.  In 1996,  Emily's mom, Marilyn, was diagnosed with breast and advanced ovarian cancer.  She began ...

'I was abused and trafficked for six years', reveals author his memoir

14 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to the shocking, heart-wrenching story of Antonio Salazar-Hobson, who was the eleventh of fourteen migrant farmworker children born in Phoenix,...

How this author found an agent and published a novel at 15 years old

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hear the story of Sarah Humphreys, who achieved what many writers struggle to do: Find an agent and get a publishing deal when she was only 15 years o...