Join us as Steven shares the inspiration behind his imaginative world, blending elements of science fiction with real-world possibilities. Discover his writing journey, from the initial spark of creativity to the challenges he faced along the way. With insights into his unique writing process and daily routines, Steven reveals how he navigates the delicate balance between creativity and plausible science. Whether you're an aspiring writer or a lover of speculative fiction, this episode promises to inspire and ignite your passion for storytelling.

Visit Steven R. Southard's website at https://stevenrsouthard.com/ for more information on his work. 

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Dr. West shares her transformative journey from educator to author, revealing how her passion for teaching inspired her to write a practical guide for both novices and seasoned advocates alike. Join us as we explore her writing process, the challenges she faced, and the importance of making your voice heard in today's chaotic political landscape.

Visit Dr. Jane West's website at https://www.janewestconsulting.com/ for more information on her work. 

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Join us as Diana shares her journey from a hammock in Jamaica to crafting a tale filled with swashbuckling romance and the harsh realities of the time. Discover the inspiration behind her writing, the challenges she faced, and how her characters took on lives of their own. With insights into her writing process and marketing strategies, this episode is a treasure trove for aspiring authors and history enthusiasts alike. 

Visit Diana McDonough's website at https://dianamcdonough.com/ for more information on her work. 

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Join us as Michael shares his incredible story of resilience, from facing academic setbacks to graduating summa cum laude, and how he turned his pain into purpose. Discover the writing process behind his memoir, the challenges he faced, and the powerful lessons he imparts for anyone feeling stuck or underestimated. Michael's message resonates with those navigating their own murky waters, reminding us all that sometimes the darkest moments lead to the brightest transformations. Don't miss this uplifting conversation with host Rob Jolles that will leave you inspired to pursue your own dreams. 

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Mojdeh has a deep interest in world literature including Persian Poetry. In this episode she discusses what led her to translating poetry, specifically Iranian women's poetry, and how she provides a profound translation of words to convey the deep meaning behind the works she translates. Her work is meticulous, focused, and crafted but she does it because she loves it. Listen in as she shares her story.

Mojdeh Bahar doesn't currently have a website but her works can be found on Amazon here.

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Intrigue, mystery, suspense, that's what you'll find in John DeDakis's novel but the story of how it came to be is even more interesting. Using real life events to inform his writing, John wrote his most recently released fiction novel, Enemies Domestic, by taking the shocking news stories that were happening and putting his main character, Lark Chadwick right in the thick of it all. John discusses how his 8 am daily coffee routine with his wife, helps inform his storytelling and keeps him turning the pages for his readers. You don't want to miss this informational episode with John, who provides us with great inspiration and ideas to keep our own writing going.

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Join Philippe as he dives into his background with writing and publishing and also shares how he realized the Fibonacci sequence which involves numbers, plays a role in how children learn. Join us for an interesting conversation about Philippe's personal love of puzzles and how that translated into his idea for this book!

Visit Philippe Monfiston's website at https://philippemonfiston.com/ for more information on his work. 

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Listen as B.L. reminisces about her love of writing from an early age to escape the perils of her young teenage life. From the beginnings of a teenage writer all the way to adulthood, B.L. has continued to use writing as her way of finding calm in her hectic life. She explains what it has been like working with a hybrid publisher and how she will transform her written works with the knowledge she has most recently learned about writing and the writing process. She shares a glimpse into her own writing life and how she plans a day around a hectic life of being a mom and wife.

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Frank Joseph started out as a writer for the Associated Press and moved on in his writing journey to become a publisher, twice! After working several different positions as a writer and publisher, Frank sat down and wrote his first novel, To Love Mercy, published in 2006. Frank discusses the difficult journey he faced as he tried to find a publisher and ultimately ended up with a series. Frank shares is past experiences with wisdom from years past, which writers of all levels can benefit from. 

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Listen in as M.K. discusses the creative way she created the list of prompts and how she focuses on her writing through a daily routine including some of her prompts! Find out what it's like for a writer who writes for their day job and just won't quit writing. Tune in and be inspired!

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