In this episode we talk about some urban legends for our latest myths and monsters episode - the chupacabra as well as the hauntings of Lake Lanier, Georgia! Come have a drink with us and listen!

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We talk about journaling in a writer's journal in this episode! What to write, why to write and how to write! Come have a drink with us and listen!

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In this episode, we discuss how to find your perfect agent - your creative soulmate - who will champion your novel in finding the right publishing house. 

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In this episode we discuss how to go down the path of deciding whether to self-publish your novel or to go the more traditional route for publishing your book.  We discuss pros and cons of both, and how to determine which is the most appropriate avenue for you!

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In this episode, we talk about developing your character's backstory, and in particular, how childhood trauma can be used to enrich your character development. Taylor tackles losing a parent and/or a childhood in foster care and Sherry discusses how childhood physical and mental abuse might shape an adult character.

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In this episode we talk about query letter writing - the dos, the don'ts and all in between! Did you know there is a magic formula??  Come listen as we discuss the advice that's out there! Have a drink with us & listen!

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In this episode, Taylor explores the origins and stories about the djinn and genies, while Sherry talks about Tulpas, which are physical creatures brought into being based upon belief.  This is a great episode about myths and monsters! Come have a drink and listen!

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In this episode, we tackle how to brainstorm, when to brainstorm, brainstorming tools and more! There are so many ways to get your brain going and to spark ideas to make your book, character, plot, etc, better!

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In this episode, we explore how to write dialogue in your novel! We discuss the purpose of dialogue, how to develop character through dialogue, how to use dialogue to add conflict and how to make sure dialogue sounds right! We also talk about the "grammar" of dialogue! Come have a drink and listen!

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In this episode, we read out 4 examples of the paragraph writing we are always talking about! It's a great exercise in writing as well as a way to break the dreaded writer's block!  Have a drink and listen!

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