Chats and Chapters

The Journey of Debut Author AJ Chase: Writing, Editing, and Balancing LifeIn this episode of the Chats and Chapters podcast, host Caitlyn interviews AJ Chase, a debut author of the fantasy novel Sword and Veil. They discuss his intensive writing process, taking only seven weeks to write the initial draft, and the challenges of editing and marketing. AJ shares insights on balancing his career as a family medicine physician associate with writing and family life. They also delve into AJ's discovery writing process, his inspirations from authors like Brandon Sanderson and Ted Dekker, and his philosophies on storytelling and character development.

Caitlyn and AJ explore the importance of strong familial support and the collaborative power of writing buddies.

Tune in to learn more about AJ's upcoming projects, his self-publishing journey, and thoughtful advice for aspiring writers.04:04 Coordinated Recording and Podcast Introduction05:09 AJ Chase's Origin Story12:23 Balancing Writing with Life22:31 Writing Process and Discovery Writing31:23 Personal Reflections in Writing32:49 Challenges of Being a First-Time Author34:54 Navigating the Publishing Process35:28 The Importance of Beta Readers36:08 Creating a Guide for New Authors36:49 Advice for Aspiring Writers39:10 Influences and Inspirations43:17 Balancing Creativity and Criticism53:44 Traditional vs. Self-Publishing57:29 Future Writing Plans01:01:59 Final Thoughts and Reflections

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Welcome Back to Chats and Chapters: New Directions and Exciting AnnouncementsIn this episode of the Chats and Chapters podcast, host Caitlyn Howarth celebrates the return of the show with a new focus. Caitlyn shares insights into the podcast's hiatus, her busy life as a book editor, and an exciting announcement about an upcoming author interview. She also teases some of the upcoming content, including bringing on various editors to offer a range of services to writers, and details about her first course on editing for authors. Additionally, Caitlyn provides a personal update on rescuing a kitten and highlights her plans for more engaging and informative content on multiple platforms, including YouTube. Tune in next week for an exciting interview!

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Follow me on TikTok ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠. Let's connect!00:00 Welcome Back to Chats and Chapters00:46 Why We Took a Break01:45 New Direction for the Podcast03:19 Exciting Announcements and Updates06:05 The Journey of an Internship11:16 Rescuing a Kitten and Other Life Updates14:10 Editing for Authors Course17:59 Conclusion and Future Plans

Chats and Chapters: LA Tucker on "In The Line of Rebellion"

Join host Caitlyn Howarth as she sits down with author LA Tucker to discuss her highly anticipated new book "In The Line of Rebellion," releasing April 20th! Dive into LA's unique writing process, discover the inspiration behind this captivating story, and get exclusive insights on her exciting future projects. 

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This week on Chats and Chapters is our first author interview of 2025, Zoe T Conley!

In this episode we talk about her upcoming book A Hold on Darkness, her writing process, the books she has in the works right now, how she healed through writing, and a little bit about how her self-publishing journey went.

A Hold on Darkness releases on APRIL 10th!

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In this episode, we are ranking our top five book boyfriends and it gets a bit spicy!!

We both made our list and went into this episode having only a tiny idea of what the other's list would be so you are learning right along with us!

We hope you have a blast listening to us ramble about our top fictional men.

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In today's episode, we wrap up our coverage of Sarah J. Maas's A Court of Mist and Fury!

In this episode we get the WHOLE story from Rhys, things get as serious as they can get between Rhys and Feyre, and shit hits the fan in the last five chapters!

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In this episode, we'll dive into all the books we read in January and February! From gripping thrillers that'll keep you up at night to heartwarming stories that will warm your soul, we've got a book for everyone.

January kicks off with a bang as we chat about the latest page-turners that kept us glued to our couches. Think snowflakes, soft blankets, and the perfect excuse to avoid socializing! February brings the love, and we’ll share our favorite romantic reads that made our hearts flutter and our eyes roll (in the best way possible!).

Expect plenty of laughs, witty banter, and a peek into what we are reading this month!

So grab your TBR list, a cup of your favorite beverage, and get ready for a fun-filled episode that will have you itching to hit the library or your local bookstore! Ready, set, READ! 📖💖

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Join us as we continue our journey into the enchanting world of Sarah J. Maas's A Court of Mist and Fury!

In this episode, things get sExUaL between Rhys and Feyre, FINALLY! We take a visit to the Summer Court, begin to unravel next steps, The Suriel spills some very hot tea on Feyre, and we leave you with blue balls just like Feyre did to Rhys in the Court of Nightmares.

We are soooo close to the very emotional ending of this book and can't wait to recap these chapters with you in our Suriel Summary, dive deeper in the Missed Madness section and throw crazy theories around at the end!

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Join us this week on “Chats and Chapters” as we dive into the wild world of literary love and heartbreak! In this hilariously candid episode, we take a break from our usual planned episodes to react to one-star reviews of some stories that stole our hearts. 😍💔

Ever wondered how someone could possibly dislike a book you adore? Prepare for some epic eye-rolls, hearty laughs, and perhaps a few dramatic reenactments as we dissect the most outrageous, bizarre, and downright offensive critiques of our beloved reads!

Grab your favorite drink, settle in, and get ready for a rollercoaster of emotions as we celebrate the books that made us swoon, even if the internet disagrees. Who knows? You might just find your next favorite read in the most unexpected of places! 📖✨

Tune in, and let’s turn those frowns upside down—because in the world of books, there’s always more than one way to read between the lines!

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Join us as we continue our journey into the enchanting world of Sarah J. Maas's A Court of Mist and Fury!

In this episode, we meet and immediately fall in love with the Inner Circle, Feyre becomes more and more alive in more ways than one, and we are get deeper into the history of the world of Prythian and the High Fae we adore.

We'll spill the tea on theories we have, things we missed on our first read, and all the delicious banter between Rhys and Feyre as things HEAT up!

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