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Sara Ney Unfiltered: 50 Books, Tropes, & Romance Writing Chaos
Romance author Sara Ney joins us to talk about writing 50+ books, BookTok trends, spicy scenes, hockey romance, indie vs. traditional publishing, favorite tropes, and the completely chaotic realities of being a full-time author.
Mom Influencers, Motherhood & Midwest Family Chaos | Claire Swinarski
Claire Swinarski joins us to talk about The Supper Club Saints, a novel exploring mom influencer culture, Midwest family dynamics, postpartum anxiety, and the impossible pressure of modern motherhood — all set against the backdrop of a Wisconsin supper club. We also dive into publishing pressure, launch week expectations, and writing deeply human characters readers can’t stop thinking about.
We Need to Talk About Abigail Adams with Laura Kamoie and Stephanie Dray
Bestselling authors Laura Kamoie and Stephanie Dray join us to discuss A Founding Mother and the untold stories of women like Abigail Adams during the American Revolution. A conversation on historical fiction, research, and why these stories still matter today.
The Fantasy Series That Made It Out of the Group Chat | Cozy Fantasy with E.B. Asher
A group chat turned into a full fantasy series. We talk with E.B. Asher about collaboration, writing sequels, and why starting with the pitch might change how you write.
The AI Conversation in Publishing Has Gone Off the Rails
AI is everywhere in publishing right now—but the conversation around it is getting loud, reactive, and unproductive. In this episode, we break down the fear, the frustration, and what writers actually need to focus on when it comes to AI and the future of writing.
Sex Scenes Are Just Another Scene: How to Write Them Without Making It Weird
In this episode, we sit down with Meg Rosenthal to talk about the reality of book launch anxiety, imposter syndrome, and what it actually feels like to publish a book for the first time. From late-night spirals to the vulnerability of sharing your work, this conversation dives into the emotional side of writing that most authors aren’t prepared for. We also explore indie vs. traditional publishing, how to balance creativity with commercial expectations, and why building a strong writing community can make all the difference.
Why No One Warns You About Book Launch Anxiety | ft. Meg Rosenthal
In this episode, we sit down with Meg Rosenthal to talk about the reality of book launch anxiety, imposter syndrome, and what it actually feels like to publish a book for the first time. From late-night spirals to the vulnerability of sharing your work, this conversation dives into the emotional side of writing that most authors aren’t prepared for. We also explore indie vs. traditional publishing, how to balance creativity with commercial expectations, and why building a strong writing community can make all the difference.
Nightmares, Plot Twists & Writing Psychological Thrillers | ft. Calvin Naraghi
From waking up in a cold sweat with a fully formed plot to building stories around music and cinematic moments, Calvin walks us through his creative process—and why horror writers might actually be the nicest people you’ll ever meet.
The Indie Author's Playbook with Debut Author Jourdana Webber (pt 2)
In Part 2 of our conversation with author Jourdana Webber, we go deeper into the reality of building an author career from the ground up—no gatekeeping, no shortcuts, just figuring it out as you go.
How an Indie Author Landed in Time Square (pt 1)
Jourdana joins us to talk about her journey from corporate life to writing swoony, heartfelt contemporary romance, and how she built her author career by learning the business side of publishing. From producing her own audiobook to cold-emailing bookstores and building industry relationships, Jourdana shares the strategies that helped her break through as an independent author.