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Why Indie Authors Feel Set Up to Fail | Bitty Balducci
In this bonus conversation, author Bitty Balducci shares how a dream-inspired idea became a published novella in less than a week, sparking a broader discussion about creative freedom, indie publishing, BookTok, querying frustrations, and the gatekeeping that still exists within the publishing industry. It's an honest conversation about trusting your instincts, embracing risk, and building a writing career on your own terms.
The Scams Targeting Indie Authors Right Now | Bitty Balducci
What started as a conversation about publishing quickly turned into a deep dive into the increasingly sophisticated scams targeting authors today. From fake HarperCollins editors and fraudulent book clubs to AI-generated audiobook narrators and manuscript theft attempts, Bitty Balducci shares real experiences that reveal just how convincing modern scams have become—and why more authors need to start talking about them.
Discovery Writing, Outlining & Trusting Your Characters | Lauren Okie
Lauren Okie joins us to discuss discovery writing, outlining, second drafts, and learning to trust your characters. From Tropesick to protecting the creative spark, this conversation is packed with wisdom for writers at every stage.
She Turned a Situationship Into a Bestselling Book | Alissa DeRogatis
Author Alissa DeRogatis shares how a situationship inspired a viral novel, led to a book deal, and shaped her approach to writing and marketing.
Places We'll Go Book Launch | Margs & Manuscripts LIVE at Jaduke Theater
Debut author Cait Waynelovich joins us for our first-ever LIVE podcast recording to celebrate the launch of Places We'll Go, sharing the decade-long journey behind the novel, travel inspiration, writing through life's transitions, publishing a first book, and the unexpected friendship that started it all.
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.