Creating the Rules with Ania Ray: Why Women Writers Thrive in Community
In this episode of Traditionally Self-Published, we discuss Creating the Rules, a women's fiction novel by Ania Ray, and explore why women writers thrive when they choose community over isolation. Ani...
6 Jan 54min
Writing Historical Fiction with Truth and Tradition: A Conversation with Catherine Astl
In this episode of Traditionally Self-Published, I sit down with historical fiction author and English Literature teacher Catherine Astl to talk about her novel Christmas Serenades—a deeply rooted Smo...
16 Des 202534min
Mallary Tenore Tarpley on SLIP: How to Write Memoir with Truth, Empathy, and Vulnerability
In this episode of Traditionally Self-Published, I sit down with memoirist and journalist Mallary Tenore Tarpley to talk about her new book, SLIP: Life in the Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery, and t...
2 Des 20251h 1min
What Authors Must Know About Indie Bookstores with Tombolo Books’ Alsace Walentine
“Independent bookstores are the heart of the industry. We move books through real conversations, not algorithms. That grassroots passion is irreplaceable.” - Alsace Walentine In this episode, I chat w...
18 Nov 202541min
Blurring the Lines: Crafting Truth Through Fiction
“Every single word has to earn its place.” - Jayne Marshall In this episode, literary fiction author and developmental editor Jayne Marshall joins me again to talk about crafting literary fiction and ...
4 Nov 202537min
Cover Stories: How to Make Your Book Stand Out with Miblart
"Do your research." - Artem Sahaidak In this episode, we sit down with marketing lead Artem Sahaidak at Miblart/Get Covers to talk about all things cover art and what to look for when you’re ready to ...
21 Okt 202529min
From Killer Plots to Killer Marketing with Saleema Ishq
“Treat marketing like storytelling instead of advertising…” - Saleema Ishq In this episode, thriller author and TikTok book marketing influencer Saleema Ishq joins me to talk about the craft of writin...
7 Okt 202529min
From Blank Page to Breakthroughs: Lessons from a Writing Coach
“As long as we are making progress everyday toward that goal, we will get through the imposter syndrome…” - Edy Hackett In this episode, I sit down with Edy Hackett, an author and seasoned writing coa...
23 Sep 202528min
