WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast: Write a Book, Change the World with Kitty Bucholtz

Looking Forward Not Back: An Encouraging Words Episode

04 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Kitty Bucholtz and the Write Now Workshop Podcast is back! In this Encouraging Words episode (#293), Kitty explains her absence, chats about upcoming ...

Writing About Real Charities for Podcasthon: Bonnie DePue and CHUM Therapeutic Riding

22 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 292: In the return of Write Now Workshop Podcast after a too-long sabbatical, Kitty joins Podcasthon (https://www.podcasthon.org/) and over 10...

Ep 291T Alessandra Torre Teaches 4 Big Take-Aways From Inkers Con

06 Feb 2023

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Alessandra Torre is our guest today sharing her top 4 take-aways from just the marketing portion of the 2022 Inkers Con writers conference. (Not even ...

Susan May Warren Teaches Time Management When Writing a Series

16 Dec 2022

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EPISODE 290TPodcast favorite Susan May Warren, author of the new novel Sundown, shares how she manages her time as she creates a book series. Research...

Suzanne Woods Fisher Teaches Things She Learned the Hard Way

14 Dec 2022

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EPISODE 289Today's guest is Suzanne Woods Fisher, author of the new novel Anything But Plain. She shares a great presentation with ten things she lear...

Write a Book and Change the World: An Encouraging Words Episode

01 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 288EI'm wearing my "How to Spot a Hero" Spider-Man T-shirt as I record this episode. YOU are the hero! And you can be the person who is the he...

Susan May Warren Teaches How to Write a Series

23 Apr 2022

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EPISODE 287TOur guest today is award-winning author Susan May Warren teaching us how to write a series.There are several kinds of series and first Sus...

Planning for a Short Time: An Encouraging Words Episode

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 286EIt's the second quarter of the year -- how is your writing going? Where are you in meeting the goals you set for yourself a few months ago...

The Balancing Act of Historical Fiction: A Teaching Episode with Amanda Cabot

11 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 285TIn 2022, we're taking a direction change with the podcast and, instead of bringing you 50+ interviews during the year, you'll get 8-10 ful...

It's Worth It: An Encouraging Words Episode

06 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 284TWhen there's so much going on in the world, it can be easy to feel like there's little to nothing you can do to make a difference. But the...

Finding Yourself: An Encouraging Words Episode

23 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 283EThe wonderful thing about stories -- whether reading or writing or listening to them or watching them -- is that they help us to know ours...

Even If You Feel Like Stopping: An Encouraging Words Episode

23 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 282EIn today's Encouraging Words episode, I share my experience of the first time I ran in the snow just last month. It was cold and wet and m...

Mental Fitness for the New Year: An Interview with Olivia Bowser

30 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 281IToday's guest is Olivia Bowser, founder and CEO of Liberate, the first mental fitness studio.Liv explains to us how Liberate began and wha...

Writers in the Gig Economy: An Interview with Lynn Bohart

23 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 280IToday's guest is Lynn Bohart, writing teacher and author of the cozy mystery series, Old Maids of Mercer Island.Lynn shares her experience...

Marketing That Feels Good: An Interview with Sarah Santacroce

16 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 279IToday's guest is Sarah Santacroce, author of Marketing Like We're Human and Selling Like We're Human, and host of the Humane Marketing pod...

First Things First: An Encouraging Words Episode

12 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 278EIn this month's Encouraging Words episode, I talk about how I've been looking at Susan May Warren's Values-Based Planning from episode 276...

Writing Even with a Demanding Career: An Interview with Amy S Peele

09 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 277IToday's guest is mystery writer Amy S. Peele talking to us about writing her medical murder mysteries, Cut and Match. Amy tells us the adv...

Values Planning in 2022: An Interview with Susan May Warren

03 Dec 2021

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EPISODE 276IBestselling author Susan May Warren joins us again to help writers and other creatives understand how to plan a new year of accomplishm...

Reuse and Recycle: An Interview with Natalie Walters

25 Nov 2021

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EPISODE 275IAuthor Natalie Walters returns to the show today to talk about how she finds ways to use some of the material that ends up being cut from ...

Dancing with Wisdom: An Interview with Dr Sunil Raheja

19 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 274IToday's guest is Dr Sunil Raheja, author of Dancing with Wisdom: A Sacred Quest to Restore Meaning, Purpose and Fun to Your Life and Work....

Your Copyright Questions Answered: An Interview with Kathryn Goldman

12 Nov 2021

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EPISODE 273IToday's guest is attorney Kathryn Goldman, founder of Creative Law Center online.This is a fascinating and informative look into copyright...

Thankful for Writing: An Encouraging Words Episode

07 Nov 2021

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EPISODE 272EIn this Encouraging Words episode, I talk about the fun benefits you can get out of writing during National Novel Writing Month and using ...

Planning Your Books and Career: An Interview with Betsy St Amant

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 272EToday's guest is Betsy St. Amant, the funny author of the new romantic comedy, Tacos For Two. In addition to talking about writing food in...

Fantasy and Role Playing Games: An Interview with James R Hannibal

28 Oct 2021

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EPISODE 270Today's guest is James R Hannibal, returning to share with us the story of how he purchased the rights to DragonRaid, a role playing game, ...

Enjoy Today: An Encouraging Words Episode

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 269EOur mindset is a crucial part of how we live our lives, how we react to and interact with the world around us. We can control our thoughts...

Estates and Wills: An Interview with David E Edey

01 Oct 2021

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EPISODE 268IToday's guest is Certified Executor Advisor, David E Edey, talking to us about his new book, Executor Help: How to Settle an Estate, Pick ...

A Coaching Session with Stephanie Shackelford

24 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 267IToday's episode is a coaching session. You may not know much about working with a writing coach, so I thought I'd give you a taste of what...

The Disciplines of Writing: An Interview with Rachel Hauck

16 Sep 2021

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EPISODE 266IThe lovely Rachel Hauck joins us again today to talk about the disciplines of writing. There are so many things we need to juggle to write...

Exploring the Art of Character: An Interview with DiAnn Mills

11 Sep 2021

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EPISODE 265IBestselling author DiAnn Mills returns to share with us tips from her new book, Exploring the Art of Character.DiAnn believes a good bests...

Are You Focusing on the Positive or the Negative? An Encouraging Words Episode

05 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 264EI've been studying mindset quite a bit the last couple of years, and I've learned a lot about what happens in your mind, body, and life wh...

Writing Books in a Series: An Interview with Amanda Cabot and Leigh Duncan

05 Sep 2021

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EPISODE 263IBestselling authors Amanda Cabot and Leigh Duncan return as our guests to talk about writing a series. We talk about the difference betwee...

More Energy in the Second Half of Life: An Interview with Dr Tayo

27 Aug 2021

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EPISODE 262IToday's guest is Dr Tayo, a physician, world traveller, and social entrepreneur.In this episode, Dr Tayo shares illuminating information a...

Should You Get Into Podcasting: An Interview with Mark Asquith

19 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 261IToday's guest is Mark Asquith, serial entrepreneur, podcast expert, and CEO and co-founder of podcast hosting, analytics, and monetization...

I Get to or I Have to Write: An Interview with Shawn Smucker

12 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 260IAuthor Shawn Smucker returns to the show to talk about his brand new book, The Weight of Memory. I'm a big fan of his magical realism book...

When Good Books Go Wrong: An Interview with Liz Johnson

05 Aug 2021

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EPISODE 259IAuthor Liz Johnson is back with us to talk about her brand new book, Beyond the Tides. While she was writing it, some things in her person...

In Training: An Encouraging Words Episode

01 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 258EYou may know that I'm a runner, not a fast one but I've finished every race I've started. And more to the point, I really enjoy it. More t...

Adversity May Not Be a Bad Thing: An Interview with Susie Finkbeiner

29 Jul 2021

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EPISODE 257IAuthor Susie Finkbeiner returns to have a discussion about how to get through the hard times...and how maybe adversity isn't always a bad ...

Good Plans For Your Life: An Encouraging Words Episode

04 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ep 256EIn a world where there is so much negativity, we need to focus on the positive things in our lives -- especially when life is going well! God h...

Atticus From Kindlepreneur: An Interview with Dave Chesson

02 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 255IToday's guest is Dave Chesson from Kindlepreneur talking about a brand new piece of writing software, Atticus.Dave and his team have been ...

Writing with Scrivener: An Interview with Gwen Hernandez

24 Jun 2021

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EPISODE 254IGwen Hernandez, author of Scrivener for Dummies, joins us today to talk about Scrivener, software to help you write and organize any type ...

Get Organized and Write More: An Interview with Maria Connor

19 Jun 2021

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EPISODE 253IToday's guest is Maria Connor of My Author Concierge, a company that provides services like author assistant, project management, and more...

Are Creativity and Lymphatic Movement Linked: An Interview with Jackie McMillan

10 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 252IToday's guest is autistic biohacker, Jackie McMillan, chatting with us about how the lymph system in our bodies affects our ability to be ...

This Isn't Working For Me: An Encouraging Words Episode

06 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 251ESome days it's hard to remember that it's perfectly okay to disagree...and that we can do so without having an argument or causing a rift....

Building Book Buzz: An Interview with Jody Hedlund

03 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 250IWelcome to the 250th episode of the show! Today's guest is Jody Hedlund, author of the new Come Back to Me, a time crossing historical rom...

How to Find the Right Coach: An Interview with Ann Kroeker

27 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 249IToday's guest is Ann Kroeker, writing coach, author, speaker and podcaster. Together we explore what it means to work with a writing coach...

What Will It Take to Finish Your Book?

21 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 248TI have been saying since the beginning of this podcast 3 1/2 years ago that I believe YOU can write a book and change the world. Today I t...

Are You Ready for a Literary Agent: An Interview with Cynthia Ruchti

13 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 247IToday's guest is literary agent Cynthia Ruchti of Books & Such Literary Management. You may remember Cynthia from Episode 240 when she...

How to Write a Spy Novel: An Interview with James R Hannibal

07 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 246IToday's guest is former stealth pilot and award-winning novelist, James R Hannibal. His latest novel, The Paris Betrayal, is a spy left ou...

Be Your Own Hero: An Encouraging Words Episode

02 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 245ESpider-man is one of my favorite superheroes -- a regular guy with an unexpected and ginormous change in his life tries to figure out how ...

Writing the POV of the Opposite Sex: An Interview with Dr Debra Holland

30 Apr 2021

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EPISODE 244IToday's guest is Dr Debra Holland, award-winning romance author as well as psychotherapist and grief counselor.Dr Debra taught an online c...

Looking for Renewal: An Encouraging Words Episode

04 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 243EHAPPY EASTER!! This month's Encouraging Words episode focuses on taking time to find renewal in your life and in your writing. It's import...

The Long and Winding Road: An Interview with Irene Hannon

01 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 242IToday's guest is best-selling and award-winning author Irene Hannon. We're talking about the latest book in her Hope Harbor series, Blackb...

Reedsy and Your Publishing Needs: An Interview with Ricardo Fayet

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 241IToday's guest is Ricardo Fayet, one of the founders of Reedsy, a one-stop shop for writers. At Reedsy, authors can find editors, book cove...

Reaching Out with Deep Emotion: An Interview with Cynthia Ruchti

18 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 240IToday's guest is author and literary agent, Cynthia Ruchti. Her newest book, Facing the Dawn, has just come out with Revell.With over 30 y...

Conflict Doesn't Have to be Torture: An Interview with Amanda Cabot

11 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 239IToday's guest is Amanda Cabot, bestselling author of the brand new Dreams Rekindled, book two in the Mesquite Springs series. Amanda has s...

Give It Up For Your Writing: An Encouraging Words Episode

07 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 238ENot only should we "give it up for our writing" as in applaud and cheer, but sometimes we need to make choices about what we're going to g...

Story or Die: An Interview with Lisa Cron

05 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 237IToday's guest is the wonderful Lisa Cron sharing with us about her new book, Story or Die: How to Use Brain Science to Engage, Persuade, a...

Music to Last a Lifetime: An Interview with John Ondrasik

25 Feb 2021

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EPISODE 236IToday's guest is John Ondrasik of Five For Fighting music fame. In addition to writing and performing music, John is also an inspirational...

Better Health for Better Creativity: An Interview with Jill Cruz

18 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 235IToday's guest is Jill Cruz, a Board-Certified Nutrition Specialist and the founder of Work with Your Nature Weight Loss.I asked Jill to he...

The Magic of the Emerald Isle: An Interview with Jennifer Deibel

11 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 234IToday's guest is Jennifer Deibel, whose debut novel, A Dance in Donegal, just came out! Jennifer tells us about life as a debut author, an...

If You Can’t Get Started: An Encouraging Words Episode

07 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 233ISince it's barely past the beginning of the year, I figure some people are having challenges in getting back into their writing on a regul...

Know Where the Bodies Are Buried: An Interview with Patricia Bradley

04 Feb 2021

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EPISODE 232Today's guest is Patricia Bradley, romantic suspense author of the brand new book, Obsession. This is book two in the Natchez Trace Park Ra...

IngramSpark - Where Books Are Born: An Interview with Ben Hughes

28 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 231IWelcome to season one of 2021! We'll now produce ten episodes every quarter, plus the monthly Encouraging Words episode. With the extra ti...

Dream Big: An Encouraging Words Episode

03 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 230EToday's short episode is packed with encouragement for your new year! Taken directly from the fabulous T-shirt I received when I attended ...

How NOT to Write a Story: An Interview with Lisa Cron

31 Dec 2020

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EPISODE 229IToday's guest is story coach Lisa Cron, author of Wired for Story and Story Genius, returning to the show to talk about editing your first...

After the First Draft: An Interview with Ally Machate

24 Dec 2020

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EPISODE 228IToday's guest is Ally Machate, professional editor, expert publishing consultant, and founder of The Writer's Ally.Ally shares the steps o...

An Agent's Perspective: An Interview with Julie Gwinn

17 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 227IToday's guest is agent Julie Gwinn from The Seymour Agency. With a decade in publishing and another two in marketing, she has a great pers...

The Editing Team: An Interview with Elysia Whisler and Sara Megibow

10 Dec 2020

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EPISODE 226IIn the second of five episodes all about editing, debut author Elysia Whisler and her agent Sara Megibow join us to discuss all of the asp...

Getting Ready For a Brand New Start: An Encouraging Words Episode

08 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 225EIn our final Encouraging Words episode of the year, we talk about making a list of everything that has gone right this year, all the posit...

How to Revise Your Book: An Interview with Jennie Nash

03 Dec 2020

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EPISODE 224IToday's guest is Jennie Nash, founder and CEO of Author Accelerator. Her book coaching clients have landed six-figure book deals with Big ...

Writing to Make People Happy: An Interview with Hilary Galanoy

26 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 223IToday's guest is screenwriter Hilary Galanoy, co-writer with Elizabeth Hackett of the Netflix romantic comedies Love, Guaranteed and Falli...

Blank Page to Final Draft: An Interview with Bryn Donovan

19 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 222IToday's guest is Bryn Donovan, author of paranormal romance as well as books for writers, whose new book just released on Tuesday. Blank P...

Rom-Coms and Christmas Stories: An Interview with Teri Wilson

12 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 221IOur guest today is award-winning author Teri Wilson, whose latest book, Christmas Charms, came out last month with Hallmark Publishing.Aft...

Writing with Deeper Meaning: An Interview with Davis Bunn

05 Nov 2020

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EPISODE 220IToday's guest is award-winning and bestselling author, Davis Bunn. His newest book, Burden of Proof, just released this week and it is awe...

Unity: An Encouraging Words Episode

01 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 219EIt's always a good time to think about unity - feeling a sense of connection with others. In this Encouraging Words episode, I talk about ...

Time to Make a Plan: An Interview with Susan May Warren

29 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 218ISusan May Warren is back with us today to show us her new 2021 My Brilliant Writing Planner! This is my favorite planner! And this year yo...

Writing a Page-Turning Thriller: An Interview with Rachelle Dekker

22 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 217IThis week's guest is Rachelle Dekker, author of the new suspense book, Nine. In addition to talking about writing and the writing life, yo...

Action Adventure in Ancient History: An Interview with Bryan Litfin

15 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 216IToday's guest is Bryan Litfin, author of the brand new novel, The Conqueror, an action adventure story set in the time of Constantine in t...

Before and After Photos - An Encouraging Words Episode

11 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 215EIn this month's Encouraging Words episode, I talk about the idea of before and after photos in any area of our life. We see them all the t...

Worldbuilding with Royalty: An Interview with Rachel Hauck

08 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 214IToday's guest is bestselling author Rachel Hauck. Her newest book, To Love a Prince, came out in August and is book one in her new True Bl...

Writing a Dual Timeline: An Interview with Amanda Cox

01 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 213IToday's guest is debut author, Amanda Cox. Her novel, The Edge of Belonging, came out in September and completely captured my heart!Amanda...

Moving From the Big Five to Indie: An Interview with Roxanne St Claire

24 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 212IJoining us today is bestselling romance author, Roxanne St. Claire. Rocki's latest book, Man's Best Friend, releases September 25, 2020, t...

Novelizing True Crime: An Interview with Jennifer Dornbush

10 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 211IOur guest today is Jennifer Graeser Dornbush, screenwriter, author, international speaker, and forensic specialist. Her father was a medic...

Just Ask: An Encouraging Words Episode

07 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 210EOur Encouraging Words episode today is about reaching out when you need a word of encouragement. I posted on Facebook last week saying I n...

How to Write for Hallmark: An Interview with Leigh Duncan

27 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 209IToday's guest is Leigh Duncan, author of Hallmark's first contemporary romance series. The first two books are already available, A Simple...

Never Stop Writing: An Interview with Liz Johnson

13 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 208IToday's guest is Liz Johnson, author of the brand new A Dazzle of Diamonds, final book in the Georgia Coast Romance series. Liz shares her...

Planting and Harvesting: An Encouraging Words Episode

02 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 207EAfter eating some of the most delicious strawberries since last summer, I got to thinking about harvests - how grateful I am for the harve...

Hitting the Wall and Bouncing Back: An Interview with Quinton Litchfield

30 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 206IToday's guest is Quinton Litchfield, pastor of C3 Church in Malmö, Sweden, and 2-time burnout survivor. Quinton talks freely about how he...

Cowriting the End of a Series: An Interview with Melissa Kosci

16 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 205IToday's guest is Melissa Kosci, co-author of the new suspense book, A Dream Within a Dream, cowritten with Mike Nappa.Melissa tells us how...

Practicing Balance: An Encouraging Words Episode

05 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 204EIn this weird world we live in with a pandemic going on around us, restrictions on our movements coming and going, and too many terrible t...

History and the Art of Storytelling: An Interview with Jeremy Dronfield

02 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 203IIn today's episode, we hear from Jeremy Dronfield, author of The Boy Who Followed His Father into Auschwitz, and many other titles.Jeremy ...

Understanding Life Through Story: An Interview with Susie Finkbeiner

18 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 202IToday's guest is Susie Finkbeiner, author of the new novel, Stories That Bind Us.We have an interesting discussion on when writing can be ...

The Hidden Life of Us: An Encouraging Words Episode

07 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 201EI read this amazing book last year called The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben about how trees that are connected to each other can...

Building a Career: An Interview with Joanna Penn

04 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 200!!Today’s guest is the wonderful Joanna Penn, author, podcaster, speaker, and all-around lovely lady! When I asked myself who, in my wild...

The Athlete and Writer Inside: An Interview with Sue Reynolds

28 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 199IToday's guest is first-time author, Sue Reynolds. In her debut book, The Athlete Inside, Sue tells how at age 60 she lost 200 pounds and b...

Everyday People with Big Hearts: An Interview with Kristan Higgins

21 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 198Today's guest is the multi-bestselling humorous women's fiction author, Kristan Higgins. Her newest book, Always the Last to Know, releases...

When Life Imitates Art: An Interview with DiAnn Mills

14 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 197IToday’s guest is the lovely DiAnn Mills, bestselling author of the brand new romantic suspense novel, Airborne. The story of that novel ...

Laugh Out Loud Stories: An Interview with Bethany Turner

07 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 196Our guest today is Bethany Turner, author of the hilarious new Hadley Beckett's Next Dish. If you like romantic comedies, or if you love ce...

One Body, Many Parts, A Place for Everyone: An Encouraging Words Episode

03 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 195EIn this Encouraging Words episode, I talk about how even though right now we are forced to stay at home and keep away from each other when...

Now Is the Time to Share Your Heart

30 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

EPISODE 194We hear a lot about being authentic, our true selves, but what does that mean? I think of my heart as both strong and vulnerable, something...