Thriving Authors Podcast
Episodes
Episode 120: How to Overcome Overflowing Ideas Syndrome!
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, I’m talking about what I call Overflowing Ideas Syndrome. It’s when you have so many ideas that it's really hard to comm...
Episode 119: Interview with Tara K. Ross
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I had a lovely conversation with Tara K. Ross whose novel Fade to White came out the same year as my ...
Episode 118: 7 Questions to Uplevel Your Writing Routine This Month
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m sharing what I do at the beginning of each month as I reflect on my writing routine to see...
Episode 117: Interview with Nina Schuyler
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, it was such a treat to talk with Nina Schuyler, author of the new book Afterword – a stunning novel...
Episode 116: How Writing Your Book Will Save You Time
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I address the common misconception that writing a book will take a lot of time – time away fro...
Episode 115: Interview with LaCresia Arnold
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I had an incredible conversation with LaCresia Arnold about how she came to to adopt the important mission of empowering other women ...
Episode 114 Description: The time is NOW
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, I’m reflecting on a magical night I had last week at my author event at Banter Bookshop. I've published three books in the...
Episode 113: Interview with Mimi Herman
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, it was such a joy to talk with Mimi Herman about her debut novel, The Kudzu Queen. It was a book I just could not put down and found ...
Episode 112: How a Book Coach Can Help You
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, I’m pulling back the curtain around what I do as a book coach and sharing three reasons why having a book coach is a game-chan...
Episode 111: Interview with Kristin Akerele
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, it was such a pleasure to talk with Kristin Akerele about how our natural inner femininity nurtures our creativity and how it is SO i...
Episode 110: Your Book is Your Legacy
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, I’m sharing a little love note from my heart to yours. I’m also reflecting on my daughter's namesake, my Grandma Auden, ...
Episode 109: Interview with Lelia Gowland
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I had a delightful conversation with speaker and author Lelia Gowland about what planted the seed to her publishing a book and how he...
Episode 108: Interview with Stephanie Cotta
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, it was such a treat to interview Stephanie Cotta whose debut Young Adult Fantasy book, The Conjurer's Curse, was recently release...
Episode 107: 3 Tips to Recharge Your Writing Routine Today
08 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, I’m talking about some epiphanies I had last summer on my way home from getting my blood drawn (my least favorite thing) and, ...
Episode 106: The 2 Biggest Objections I Hear
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, I’m diving into two common objections that I hear over and over from the women who are considering joining Thriving Authors Ac...
Episode 105: Interview with Courtney Caldwell
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m excited to interview my dear friend Courtney Caldwell. She is a writer across genres! She's a poet, a playwright, a novelis...
Episode 104: Revamp Your Writing Routine Recap
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, I'm recapping the highlights and key takeaways from the Revamp Your Writing Routine Challenge that I hosted in my free Facebook ...
Episode 103: Interview with Nicole Baker
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, I am excited to interview Life Coach Nicole Baker! Nicole shares actionable tips you can implement TODAY to help you 1) no...
Episode 102: How do I know if I'm ready to share my work with readers?
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, I’m excited to talk about deciding when to share your book with others and what the overall editing process looks like. Listen...
Episode 101: Interview with RuthAnn Rafiq
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, I am excited to have branding expert RuthAnn Rafiq here to talk with us about how to grow your brand as an author. If you’re a...
Episode 100: Lessons from 100 podcast episodes!
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, I’m celebrating a very special milestone – 100 episodes! I have gleaned so much from the process of creating this podcast an...
Episode 99: Interview with Emily Grabatin
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, I am actually in the interviewee seat! Coach and author Emily Grabatin interviewed me for a series that she did on Instagram liv...
Episode 98: Interview with Jennifer Milius
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, I spoke with my lovely writer friend Jen Milius. Jen is a talented multi-genre author, developmental editor, podcast host, and a...
Episode 97: Overcoming the "Second Book Slump"
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m reflecting on how welcoming a second baby relates to birthing a second book. Becoming a mo...
Episode 96: Interview with Megan Kuhar
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I spoke with trauma-informed, certified life and success coach and clinical hypnotherapist profe...
Episode 95: Two Questions to Transform Your Writing Time
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m diving into two simple but mighty questions to ask yourself every single week to really mo...
Episode 94: Interview with Natasha Ho
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m sharing an amazing conversation with celebrated entrepreneur and Marketing and Growth Stra...
Episode 93: 4 Questions to Ask Yourself on New Year's Eve
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I share what I’m doing to really soak up these final hours of 2022 and looking ahead to 2023. ...
Episode 92: Interview with Maggie Knox
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I spoke with bestselling Canadian writing duo Karma Brown and Marissa Stapley who write under th...
Episode 91: Finding Your Ideal Reader
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I share all about finding your ideal reader for your book. I also share two stories from my own ...
Episode 90: Interview with Amanda Hardy
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I spoke with published author and former client Amanda Hardy. She is the author of Dear Mama, Yo...
Episode 89: My Top Tips for Connecting With a Publisher
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I share my top tips to get someone in the industry to care about your book and want to read and ...
Episode 88: Interview with Melinda Rangel
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I spoke with published author, professor, and former client Melinda Rangel. She is the author of Iron...
Episode 87: Lessons from My Biggest Launch Yet
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I would love to invite you to celebrate with me!! Last month marked my biggest launch yet for my...
Episode 86: Interview with Elaine Aldrete
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I spoke with my dear friend and former client Elaine Clark Aldrete. She’s the founder of Teach...
Episode 85: Cultivating Gratitude in My Writing Life
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I share three stories from my own writing life of ways that gratitude has helped me. Gratitude h...
Episode 84: Interview with Carol van den Hende
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I got to chat with my friend Carol van den Hende, author of the award-winning Goodbye, Orchid se...
Episode 83: Desire & Surrender
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I get vulnerable and share a couple stories from my personal life – and how they relate t...
Episode 82: Interview with Brad Graft
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m sharing a fascinating conversation I had with Brad Graft, the author of the Brotherhood of...
Episode 81: Transitioning into your Writing Time
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I have a brand new solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast coming at you today, where we talk about ways to transition in and out of your writing...
Episode 80: Interview with Brianna Wilkerson
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I have a special episode for you today of the Thriving Authors Podcast where I sat down with my dear friend & client Brianna Wilkerson @madewellwo...
Episode 79: All About Thriving Authors Academy
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m answering all of your questions about Thriving Authors Academy, my signature six-month sma...
Episode 78: Deep Dive into Cover Design
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I like to surprise my clients in Thriving Authors Academy with bonus sessions where I bring in experts to talk about various topics. Last month, two a...
Episode 77: Interview with Lilian Sue, PR Coach for Authors
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered about hiring a publicist for your book? Or maybe you would like to make a plan to rock PR on your own… but you have no idea w...
Episode 76: Are you in a season of waiting?
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I have a new solo episode for you today delving into the question: Are you in a season of waiting? Sometimes we want something SO BADLY, but there is ...
Episode 75: Interview with Barbara Graham
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Barbara Graham is the author/editor of the New York Times bestselling Eye of My Heart: 27 Women Writers Reveal the Hidden Pleasures and Perils of Bein...
Episode 74: 6 Reasons to Invest in Your Writing
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode straight from my heart to yours, I talk about three important ways you can invest in your writing AND six reasons you should do s...
Episode 73: Interview with Risa Nyman
13 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Risa Nyman was born and lived in Boston until a move to the Ocean State two years ago. She proudly carries her Boston accent with her wherever she goe...
Episode 72: Over-writers vs. Under-writers
06 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, l delve into the differences between over-writers & under-writers. First of all, you might b...
Episode 71: Interview with Filip Dousek
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Filip Dousek is an AI & analytics expert. He was the founder and CEO of Stories.bi, one of the first startups in the world to automate big data an...
Episode 70: Self-Care Tips for Writers
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is a solo episode straight from my own personal experience of coming out of a season of book launching, and is also a topic that has come up a lo...
Episode 69: Interview with Tobey Hiller
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
About Tobey: Tobey Hiller writes fiction, flash and poetry. She’s the author of a novel, four collections of poetry, and a book of stories. Her poet...
Episode 68: Virtual Book Launch!
09 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this special podcast episode, I am super excited to share the audio from my virtual book launch for my new short story collection How to Make Paper...
Episode 67: Interview with Iris March
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I am delighted to share a brand new episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast where I sat down with my friend Maureen Wise, pen name Iris March @searchi...
Episode 66: 10 Tips to Crush Your Book Launch
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I am excited to share a brand new episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, which is very much a day-in-the-life episode because it is all about the we...
Episode 65: Interview with Vanessa Hua
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Vanessa Hua is a journalist for the San Francisco Chronicle and best-selling novelist. Her latest novel, FORBIDDEN CITY, tells the story of a teenage ...
Episode 64: Why are pre-orders so important?
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I am delighted to share a brand-new episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, all about pre-orders and why they matter so much to authors! In this epis...
Episode 63: Interview with Jessica Thompson
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I got to sit down with Jessica Thompson all about how she combined her love of mysteries and...
Episode 62: Having Cheerleaders in your Writing Life
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast is dedicated to a very special person in my life, on his birthday: my Dad! I talk about what he ...
Episode 61: Interview with Robert Gwaltney
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A graduate of Florida State University, Robert Gwaltney resides in Atlanta, Georgia. By day, he serves as Vice President of Easter Seals North Georgia...
Episode 60: What is an ARC and why do I need one as an author?
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re talking all about ARCs! If you’ve never heard this term and are scratching your head, like “not another acronym!” don’t fear...
Episode 59: Interview with Angie K. Love
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For the past decade and a half, Angie K. Love has had a rewarding career as an Acupuncturist, finding deep fulfillment in helping people heal in body,...
Episode 58: Using Your Book Cover to Build Buzz
30 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Thriving Authors Podcast, where we delve into all aspects of what it takes to get your dream book out of your heart, onto the page and ...
Episode 57: Interview with Rebecca Bischoff
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I am excited to share a brand new episode of Overflowing Bookshelves, featuring the talented multi-genre novelist Rebecca Bischoff! If you like to wri...
Episode 56: Interview with J Trevor Robinson
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I am excited to share a brand new episode of Overflowing Bookshelves, featuring the hilarious and insightful J. Trevor Robinson @jtrevorrobinsonauthor...
Episode 55: Interview with Alison Kimble
09 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Alison Kimble began writing because she loves stories and believes in their power to shape our world and ourselves. Her writing blends the real and th...
Episode 54: Interview with Melanie Hooyenga
02 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Multi-award winning YA author Melanie Hooyenga writes about strong teen girls learning to find their way in the world. Her time travel series, The Fli...
Episode 53: Interview with Cori Cooper
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I am delighted to share a brand new episode of Overflowing Bookshelves, featuring my sweet friend @authorcoricooper, who is one of the most inspiring ...
Episode 52: Interview with Lenore Stutznegger
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lenore Stutznegger is the author of the award-winning debut novel BLUE SHADOWS FALL. She grew up running barefoot in the woods of Mechanicsville, Virg...
Episode 51: Interview with JD Spero
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Johannah Davies (JD) Spero’s writing career took off when her first release, Catcher’s Keeper, was a finalist in the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Awa...
Episode 50: Virtual Book Launch!
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is a special episode: a recording of my virtual book launch for my new novel Thanks, Carissa, For Ruining My Life! My amazing sister & librar...
Episode 49: Interview with Lisa Czarina Michaud
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa Czarina Michaud is a novelist and translator. Her debut novel, SLANTED & DISENCHANTED, came out last year to rave reviews. Born and raised in...
Episode 48: Interview with Cynthia Morris
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Author and Certified Coach Cynthia Morris is the founder of Original Impulse, helping people become the writers they’ve always wanted to be. Cynthia...
Episode 47: Interview with Elizabeth Gonzalez James
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Before becoming a writer Elizabeth was a waitress, a pollster, an Avon lady, and an opera singer. Her stories and essays have appeared in The Idaho Re...
Episode 46: Interview with Ethel Rohan
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ethel Rohan is the author of In the Event of Contact, winner of the Dzanc Short Story Collection Prize (2021). Her debut novel The Weight of Him (St. ...
Episode 45: Interview with Rebecca Prenevost
06 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca Prenevost is the author of The Mom Walks series: Starting in Fifth, Getting Crushed, and Catching Up. Never in a million years did Rebecca thi...
Episode 44: Interview with Shanthi Sekaran
09 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Shanthi Sekaran's most recent novel, The Samosa Rebellion, was written for 8-13 year olds, but it's definitely the kind of book adults can get into, t...
Episode 43: Interview with Audiobook Narrator Elise Arsenault
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Elise Arsenault is the amazingly talented voice actor who narrated the audiobook of my novel The Best Week That Never Happened. She is a classica...
Episode 42: Interview with Joan Steinau Lester
18 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joan Steinau Lester is an award-winning commentator, columnist, and author of critically acclaimed books, including Mama's Child and Black, White, Oth...
Episode 41: Interview with Ruth Mitchell
11 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ruth Mitchell is the author of the award-winning novel Deleted, described as "Inception meets 50 First Dates." She was born and raised in Salt Lake Ci...
Episode 40: Interview with Rachel Huffmire
04 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel grew up in the middle of a wheat field where she found plenty of time to read and dream. Her mom paid her a dollar per classic novel she read s...
Episode 39: Interview with Emma Dhesi
19 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is sponsored by Patreon supporter Michael Swaidan. Thank you, Michael!! Emma Dhesi writes contemporary Women’s Fiction. She began writ...
Episode 37: Interview with Holli H.L. Anderson
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Holli H.L. Anderson has a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing—which has nothing to do with writing, except maybe by adding some pretty descriptive injury...
Episode 36: Interview with Sonya Judd
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As a thriving professional in the tech industry, Sonya Judd's life was interrupted by a premature baby and spontaneous twins less than a year later. H...
Episode 35: Interview with Katya Cengel
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Katya Cengel is an author and freelance writer. Her work has appeared in New York Times Magazine, Marie Claire, Newsweek, Wall Street Journal and the ...
Episode 34: Interview with Mary Potter Kenyon
10 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mary Potter Kenyon graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a BA in Psychology, and is a certified grief counselor. She is the Program Coor...
Episode 33: Interview with Emily Grabatin
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Emily Grabatin is the author of the book DARE TO DECIDE: Discovering Peace, Clarity and Courage at Life's Crossroads. Through coaching, writing a...
Episode 32: Dallas Woodburn interview with UCL Writers' Society
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a bit different! I was recently invited to be a guest speaker for the Writers' Society at the University College of London to answer q...
Episode 31: Interview with Kelli Warner
30 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kelli Warner is the author of NOT WITH THE BAND and THE MOMENT WE FELL: humorous and relatable young adult and contemporary romance novels, the kind o...
Episode 30: Interview with Kiley Roache
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kiley Roache is the author of FRAT GIRL and THE DATING GAME, two young adult novels published by Inkyard Press, a division of HarperCollins. Kiley gre...
Episode 29: Interview with Maggie Reyes
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Maggie Reyes is the author of the Questions for Couples Journal, and is also a blogger and podcast host. She is a Life Coach and Modern Marriage Mento...
Episode 28: Interview with A.H. Kim
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A.H. Ann Kim was born in Seoul, South Korea and immigrated to the U.S. as a young child. She was educated at Harvard College and Berkeley Law School, ...
Episode 27: Interview with Gabi Justice
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Gabi Justice is the author of Dog Girl, her young adult contemporary romance debut which just released on November 17, 2020. She is the mom to three d...
Episode 26: Interview with Shana Lynn Schmidt
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Shana Lynn Schmidt is the author of the award-winning memoir Over Our Hearts: a mother's journey learning to listen in, about her experience listening...
Episode 25: Interview with Hope Bolinger
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hope Bolinger is the author of the modern-day Daniel retelling trilogy, Blaze, Den, and Vision (releasing in August 2021). The YA superhero romance sh...
Episode 24: Interview with Samantha Vitale
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Samantha Vitale has an insatiable hunger for two things: big challenges and amazing stories. When not working at her highly technical day job, she can...
Episode 23: Interview with E.K. Baer
21 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
E.K. has been writing poetry ever since she was very young. She published her first book, A Collection of Poems, when she was 10 years old. Her second...
Episode 22: Interview with Jennifer Lynn Alvarez
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jennifer Lynn Alvarez is the author of two middle grade book series, each published by HarperCollins Children's Books, THE GUARDIAN HERD (a quartet) a...
Episode 21: Interview with Karen Strong
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Karen Strong is the author of the critically acclaimed middle grade novel Just South of Home, which was selected for several Best of Year li...
Episode 20: Interview with Lisa Moore Ramée
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa Moore Ramée was born and raised in Los Angeles and now lives in the Northern California, with her husband, two kids, two obnoxious cats and...