Authors of the Pacific Northwest

By Vikki J. Carter; SquishPen Productions

Featuring authors from the Pacific Northwest regarding publication. Listeners will hear authors read from their published work.... more

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The podcast currently has 124 episodes available.

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June 11, 2018Episode 13: Brittney Joy, YA Fantasy
Episode 13: Brittney Joy, YA Fantasy

In This Episode, You’ll Hear:

(Podcast run time 59:45 minutes)
:59 - Introduction to Brittney Joy, YA Fantasy
3:03 - Brittney shares her titles she has published

5:00 - Brittney shares what she wants new readers to know about her right up front
7:29 - Brittney talks about when she knew she was an author
10:30 - Brittney talks about her publishing journey

14:45 - Vikki & Brittney talk about cover designs

20:26 - Brittney & Vikki discuss finding & using an editor

25:30 -Brittney talks about finding an agent

30:20 -Brittney shares tips about marketing & support from other authors

36:15 Brittney & Vikki talk about reviewing books

38:00 Brittney shares her motivation & inspiration

43:15 Brittney reads from Overruled

Connect with Brittney Joy:

Brittney Joy Author Website: http://brittneyjoybooks.squarespace.com/

Brittney Joy Author Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brittneyjoybooks

Twitter: https://twitter.com/brittneyjoydov

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittneyjoybooks/

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/Brittney_Joy

Links And Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

AAYAA - An Alliance of Young Adult Authors (almost 3000 members)

https://www.facebook.com/groups/YAauthoralliance/

Facebook group for author support/questions (Where Brittney found her copy editor):

https://www.facebook.com/groups/masterkoda/

Cover Designer for Brittney’s Red Rock Ranch books - Melody Simmons:

https://bookcoverscre8tive.com/home/

Cover Designer for OverRuled & OverRun - Regina Wamba:

https://www.maeidesign.com/

Podcast Music Credits:

Artist: Kevin MacLead

Title: Backbay Lounge

Album: Teh Jazzes, 2017

Website: https://incompetech.com/music/

Thanks For Listening

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June 04, 2018Episode 11: Peter Gibb, Memoir Author
Episode 11: Peter Gibb, Memoir Author
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:

(Podcast run time 54 minutes)
:59 - Introduction to Peter Gibb, Memoir Author
3:32 - Peter shares what is unique about his writing & memoir writing
5:09 - Peter shares about his journey of becoming an author & Vikki and Peter discuss
the stages of authorship
9:07 - Peter explains the differences between memoir authorship & autobiographical writing
13:45 - Vikki & Peter discuss hybrid publication
20:38 - Peter & Vikki discuss Peter’s insights about mindfulness & memoir writing
27:54 - Vikki & Peter talk about author support groups
34:24 - Peter shares what keeps him going as an author & the idea of writing “what you don’t know about.”
36:37 - Peter reads from King of Doubt

Connect with Peter Gibbs:

Websites:
https://www.petergibb.org

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/petergibbauthor

Links And Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

Wheatmark Publishing: https://www.wheatmark.com

National Association of Memoir Writers: http://namw.org

Pacific Northwest Writers Association (PNWA:) https://www.pnwa.org

Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI:) https://www.scbwi.org

Writer’s Digest: http://www.writersdigest.com

Podcast Music Credits:

Artist: Kevin MacLead
Title: Backbay Lounge
Album: Teh Jazzes, 2017
Website: https://incompetech.com/music/

Thanks For Listening

Thanks for listening!. If you have something you’d like to share with me, please connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or our website. Write a review on iTunes.
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54min
June 04, 2018Episode 12: Peter Gibb, Memoir Author
Episode 12: Peter Gibb, Memoir Author

In This Episode, You’ll Hear:

(Podcast run time 54 minutes)
:59 - Introduction to Peter Gibb, Memoir Author
3:32 - Peter shares what is unique about his writing & memoir writing

5:09 - Peter shares about his journey of becoming an author & Vikki and Peter discuss

the stages of authorship
9:07 - Peter explains the differences between memoir authorship & autobiographical writing
13:45 - Vikki & Peter discuss hybrid publication

20:38 - Peter & Vikki discuss Peter’s insights about mindfulness & memoir writing

27:54 - Vikki & Peter talk about author support groups

34:24 - Peter shares what keeps him going as an author & the idea of writing “what you don’t know about.”

36:37 - Peter reads from King of Doubt

Connect with Peter Gibbs:

Websites:

https://www.petergibb.org

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/petergibbauthor

Links And Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

Wheatmark Publishing: https://www.wheatmark.com

National Association of Memoir Writers: http://namw.org

Pacific Northwest Writers Association (PNWA:) https://www.pnwa.org

Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI:) https://www.scbwi.org

Writer’s Digest: http://www.writersdigest.com

Podcast Music Credits:

Artist: Kevin MacLead

Title: Backbay Lounge

Album: Teh Jazzes, 2017

Website: https://incompetech.com/music/

Thanks For Listening

Thanks for listening!. If you have something you’d like to share with me, please connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or our website. Write a review on iTunes.
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54min
May 28, 2018Episode 10: Eileen Bjorkman, Creative Non-Fiction; Aviation History
Episode 10: Eileen Bjorkman, Creative Non-Fiction; Aviation History

In This Episode, You’ll Hear:

(Podcast run time 38 minutes)
1:15 - Introduction to Eileen Bjorkman, Creative Non-Fiction; Aviation History
3:38 - Eileen discusses when she realized she was an author
4:33- Eileen shares the origins of her book and her wiring journey
9:14 - Eileen discusses her genre, creative non-fiction
10:30 - Eileen and Vikki talk about the publishing journey, finding an agent, & small academic presses
15:10 - Eileen & Vikki talk about marketing
19:30 - Eileen discusses support groups, workshops, & networking
23:56 - Eileen shares what inspires her
26:38 - Eileen shares her future works
29:05- Eileen reads from her work, The Propeller Under the Bed

Connect with Eileen Bjorkman:

Websites:
http://www.eileenbjorkman.com
http://www.thepropellerunderthebed.com

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/eabjorkman
https://www.facebook.com/The-Propeller-Under-the-Bed-110169175822842

Podcast Music Credits:

Artist: Kevin MacLead
Title: Backbay Lounge
Album: Teh Jazzes, 2017
Website: https://incompetech.com/music/

Thanks For Listening

Thanks for listening!. If you have something you’d like to share with me, please connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or our website. Write a review on iTunes.
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38min
May 28, 2018Episode 11: Eileen Bjorkman, Creative Non-Fiction; Aviation History
Episode 11: Eileen Bjorkman, Creative Non-Fiction; Aviation History

In This Episode, You’ll Hear:

(Podcast run time 38 minutes)
1:15 - Introduction to Eileen Bjorkman, Creative Non-Fiction; Aviation History
3:38 - Eileen discusses when she realized she was an author

4:33- Eileen shares the origins of her book and her wiring journey

9:14 - Eileen discusses her genre, creative non-fiction

10:30 - Eileen and Vikki talk about the publishing journey, finding an agent, & small academic presses

15:10 - Eileen & Vikki talk about marketing

19:30 - Eileen discusses support groups, workshops, & networking

23:56 - Eileen shares what inspires her

26:38 - Eileen shares her future works

29:05- Eileen reads from her work, The Propeller Under the Bed

Connect with Eileen Bjorkman:

Websites:

http://www.eileenbjorkman.com

http://www.thepropellerunderthebed.com

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/eabjorkman

https://www.facebook.com/The-Propeller-Under-the-Bed-110169175822842

Podcast Music Credits:

Artist: Kevin MacLead

Title: Backbay Lounge

Album: Teh Jazzes, 2017

Website: https://incompetech.com/music/

Thanks For Listening

Thanks for listening!. If you have something you’d like to share with me, please connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or our website. Write a review on iTunes.
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38min
May 21, 2018Episode 9: Adam Copeland: Historical Fantasy
Episode 9: Adam Copeland: Historical Fantasy
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 37 minutes)
:55 - Introduction to Adam Copeland: Historical Fantasy Author
1:15 - Adam shares his book titles
3:15 - Adam & Vikki talk about Adam’s publishing journey
5:45 - Adam shares the history of his cover designs and employing artists for them
9:30 - Vikki & Adam talk about promoting using a video trailer & other marketing
10:15 - Adam & Vikki discuss going about finding an agent
12:15 - Adam shares his experiences with pitching to agents
14:10 - Adam & Vikki talk about more marketing tips and requirements for authors
16:10 - Adam discusses attending a toastmaster’s group to polish his public speaking skills
17:38 - Adam talks about support groups & him co-founding NIWA.
20:35 - Adam shares his inspiration
22:55 - Adam talks about his future works & plans
24: 57 - Adam reads from Ripples in the Chalice

Connect with Adam Copeland:
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Echoes-of-Avalon-196323337100482/
Goodreads:https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/129314.Adam_Copeland
Amazon Author Profile:https://www.amazon.com/Adam-Copeland/e/B002XIFMZ0/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1520916984&sr=8-1

Links And Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
Deviant Art: https://www.deviantart.com
Meet Up: https://www.meetup.com
Willamette Writers: https://willamettewriters.org
Northwest Independent Writers Association: https://www.niwawriters.com

Podcast Music Credits:
Artist: Kevin MacLead
Title: Backbay Lounge
Album: Teh Jazzes, 2017
Website: https://incompetech.com/music/

Thanks For Listening
Thanks for listening!. If you have something you’d like to share with me, please connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or our website. Write a review on iTunes.
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37min
May 14, 2018Episode 8: William Cook: Contemporary Short Story & Fiction
Episode 8: William Cook: Contemporary Short Story & Fiction
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 40 minutes)
1:06 - Introduction to William Cook: Contemporary Short Story & Fiction Author
2:28 - Vikki & William discuss what readers should know about him
3:43 - William shares his titles
7:08- William talked about his wife’s paintings
8:21 - Vikki & William discuss his publishing journey
11:30 -William and Vikki talk about marketing for authors
12:20 - William shares with Vikki his author support groups and associations
14:31 - William shares his inspiration
16:07 - Vikki & William discuss the creative “voices” authors experience
18:47 - William and Vikki talk about the concept of “plotters vs. panster”
20:42 - William shares his future works
23:00 - William reads from his short story, Looking at the Sun

Connect with William Cook:
Website: www.authorwilliamcook.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/writerwilliamjcook
Amazon Author’s Page:amazon.com/author/cookwilliam

Links And Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
Willamette Writers: https://willamettewriters.org
Northwest Independent Writers Association: https://www.niwawriters.com

Podcast Music Credits:
Artist: Kevin MacLead
Title: Backbay Lounge
Album: Teh Jazzes, 2017
Website: https://incompetech.com/music/

Thanks For Listening
Thanks for listening!. If you have something you’d like to share with me, please connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or our website.
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42min
May 07, 2018 Episode 7: Trisha Harley McCarthy: Romance
Episode 7: Trisha Harley McCarthy: Romance

In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 42 minutes: Adult Content)

1:15 - Introduction to Trisha Harley McCarthy
3:19- Trisha talks about her start by writing Fan Fiction
4:37 - Trisha shares the moment she knew she was an author
6:30 - Trisha shares her title
9:25 - Vikki & Trisha discuss her publishing journey
10:52- Vikki & Trish talk about her cover designs
12:52 - Trisha discusses agents and personal assistants
14:50 - Trisha shares her marketing model
16:54 - Vikki & Trisha talk about Trisha’s community support & mentoring
19:38 - Trisha shares her insights about editor’s for hire
20:35 - Trisha reveals what inspires her to keep writing
21:38 - Trisha shares what is in her future
23:14 - Trish reads from Accidentally Love

Connect with Trisha Harley McCarthy:

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/authortrishaharleymccarthy/?hl=en

Twitter:
https://mobile.twitter.com/authorthmccarth

Website:
www.trisharleymccarthy.com

Facebook:
https://m.facebook.com/Trishaharleymccarthy/?ref=bookmarks

Amazon Author Page:
https://www.amazon.com/Trisha-Harley-McCarthy/e/B00L6QYR7Y

Podcast Music Credits:

Artist: Kevin MacLead
Title: Backbay Lounge
Album: Teh Jazzes, 2017
Website: https://incompetech.com/music/

Thanks For Listening
Thanks for listening!. If you have something you’d like to share with me, please connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or our website.
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43min
April 30, 2018Episode 6: David R. Jones: Adult Horror
Episode 6: David R. Jones: Adult Horror

In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 31 minutes)
1:00 - Introduction to David R. Jones; Adult Horror Author
2:07 - David talks about when he knew he was an author
3:26 - David shares his titles
5:05 - Vikki & David discuss Bigfoot, squirrels, and the PNW
6:23 - David shares about his self-publishing journey
10:17- David shares his thoughts about getting an agent
11:24 - David gives his marketing tips
13:35 - David discusses support & network groups
15:00 - David talks about his inspiration & motivation
17:23 - David reads from The Birthright of Blood

Connect with David R. Jones:

Web address: www.davidrjonesauthor.com
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidrjonesauthor/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DavidRJones01

Links And Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

Create Space: https://www.createspace.com

Podcast Music Credits:

Artist: Kevin MacLead
Title: Backbay Lounge
Album: Teh Jazzes, 2017
Website: https://incompetech.com/music/

Thanks For Listening

Thanks for listening!. If you have something you’d like to share with me, please connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or our website.
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32min
April 23, 2018 Episode 5: Rae Rankin: Children’s Book Author
Episode 5: Rae Rankin: Children’s Book Author

In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 25 minutes)

1:04 - Introduction to Rae Rankin- Children’s Book Author
2:05 - Rae shares the titles she has written
3:01 - Rae & Vikki talk about Rae’s self-publishing journey
8:25 - Vikki & Rae discuss the question about having an agent
9:45 - Rae shares her tips for marketing & cover design
12:31 - Rae talks about networking & support groups
14:27- Rae shares what inspires her
17: 16 - Rae shares what is planned for her future work
19:24 - Rae reads from her book, Cowgirl Lessons

Connect with Rae Rankin:

Web address: www.raerankin.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raerankinauthor
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/raerankinauthor/
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Cavezzale

Links And Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

Create Space: https://www.createspace.com
Ingramspark: http://www.ingramspark.com

Facebook Support Group Suggested by Rae:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1836452183243396/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/130968980816441/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1709351915986546/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/AskCherry/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ButtInChair/

Podcast Music Credits:

Artist: Kevin MacLead
Title: Backbay Lounge
Album: Teh Jazzes, 2017
Website: https://incompetech.com/music/

Thanks For Listening

Thanks for listening!. If you have something you’d like to share with me, please connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or our website.
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25min

FAQs about Authors of the Pacific Northwest:

How many episodes does Authors of the Pacific Northwest have?

The podcast currently has 124 episodes available.