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- Blogcast 17 Journal And BalanceThings are a bit different today as Kahle emailed in his goal report. It also looks like we're all signing up for NANOWRIMO this year! Today we also talk about how to balance our writing and our lives.For questions or topic requests, email me at:Lot's of links!Charity/River’s Website:Website: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.comCharity Bradford's Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/Charity-Bradford/e/B00FA3QRKORiver Ford's Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/River-Ford/e/B071NRRS1THillary Ann Sperry’s Website:https://www.hillarysperry.comHillary’s Amazon Page:https://www.amazon.com/Hillary-Ann-Sperry/e/B07FJY2ZCQKahle’s Soundcloud RSS (get to know a different side of him!)https://soundcloud.com/kahle-von-boseMentioned in today's podcastSpeagsmanatee on soundcloud:https://soundcloud.com/speagsmanateeMusic: Easy Lemon (30 second) by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3695-easy-lemon-30-second-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/27 min
- Episode 16 Plotting Vs PantsingWe're back! This time we're talking about how we plot (or don't) our novels. There are lots of different ways you can approach this task (or not). Check out this link for show notes. You'll see that it is part of a pre-nanowrimo series I blogged about in 2011.https://charitywrites.blogspot.com/2011/10/pre-nano-pantsing-or-plotting.htmlWebsite: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/looseleafpodcastCharity Bradford's Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/Charity-Bradford/e/B00FA3QRKORiver Ford's Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/River-Ford/e/B071NRRS1THillary Ann Sperry’s Amazon Page:https://www.amazon.com/Hillary-Ann-Sperry/e/B07FJY2ZCQMusic: Easy Lemon (30 second) by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3695-easy-lemon-30-second-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/40 min
- Blogcast 15--Choosing NOT to complete your goalsThe podcast is short and sweet today as Hillary and Charity report on last week's goals and set new ones. Laugh with us as we discuss the recurring pitfall of "choosing" not to complete our goals. What is a realistic goal and how does that affect our peace of mind?If you have reading or writing related topics you'd like us to tackle, email me at [email protected].And, I apologize for the sound of my dogs coming in and out of the room. :DWebsite: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/looseleafpodcastCharity Bradford's Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/Charity-Bradford/e/B00FA3QRKORiver Ford's Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/River-Ford/e/B071NRRS1THillary Ann Sperry’s Amazon Page:https://www.amazon.com/Hillary-Ann-Sperry/e/B07FJY2ZCQInto and Exit music: Easy Lemon (30 second) by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3695-easy-lemon-30-second-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/14 min
- Episode 14 - -Writing the Opposite Gender POVJoin us as we talk about the differences between men and women and how that affects the way we write our characters. Can we smash the stereotypes and discover what makes the best realistic heroes and heroines?Questions (From A Lee Martinez below) to ask while developing a character of the opposite gender:IS THIS CHARACTER OBJECTIFIED?IS GENDER BEING SUBSTITUTED FOR PERSONALITY?AM I TRYING TOO HARD TO SUBVERT EXPECTATIONS?DO I CARE ABOUT THIS CHARACTER?Links from the podcast:A Lee Martinez and How to Write from the Opposite Genders POV—https://www.writersdigest.com/write-better-fiction/how-to-write-from-the-opposite-genders-point-of-viewThe Four Rs of Writing Characters of the Opposite Gender-- https://www.writersdigest.com/write-better-fiction/the-four-rs-of-writing-characters-of-the-opposite-genderBeing a better writer: Writing the opposite gender—https://maxonwriting.com/2015/05/18/being-a-better-writer-writing-the-opposite-gender/Fast and Easy Guide to writing opposite gender--https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/fast-and-easy-guide-to-writing/Range: How Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epsteinhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PHLNR28Website: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/looseleafpodcastCharity Bradford's Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/Charity-Bradford/e/B00FA3QRKORiver Ford's Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/River-Ford/e/B071NRRS1THillary Ann Sperry’s Amazon Page:https://www.amazon.com/Hillary-Ann-Sperry/e/B07FJY2ZCQIntro Music: Easy Lemon (30 second) by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3695-easy-lemon-30-second-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/39 min
- Behind The Story Of Teacher's CrushBehind the scenes of Teacher's Crush by River Ford. Learn how a friend's experience with a hoarder mom gave this small-town romance focus.Transcript available at:https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com/behind-the-story-teacher-s-crushWebsite: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/looseleafpodcastCharity Bradford's Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/Charity-Bradford/e/B00FA3QRKORiver Ford's Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/River-Ford/e/B071NRRS1THillary Ann Sperry’s Amazon Page:https://www.amazon.com/Hillary-Ann-Sperry/e/B07FJY2ZCQMusic: Easy Lemon (30 second) by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3695-easy-lemon-30-second-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/17 min
- Blogcast 12 - -Writing Journal 1Hillary is back! This week we keep it short and talk about what we learned about our writing as well as our goals for the coming week. It all boils down to finding your passion and making a plan to bring it to fruition.Website: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/looseleafpodcastCharity Bradford's Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/Charity-Bradford/e/B00FA3QRKORiver Ford's Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/River-Ford/e/B071NRRS1THillary Ann Sperry's Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/Hillary-Ann-Sperry/e/B07FJY2ZCQMusic: Easy Lemon (30 second) by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3695-easy-lemon-30-second-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/14 min
- Blogcast 11 - -Searching For AuthenticThis podcast is a departure from my earlier releases. It's a little more stream of consciousness while I try to discover what it means to be more authentic.The book mentioned in the podcast is titled:Not Nice by Dr. Aziz Gazipurahttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36505071-not-niceWebsite: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/looseleafpodcastCharity Bradford's Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/Charity-Bradford/e/B00FA3QRKORiver Ford's Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/River-Ford/e/B071NRRS1TMusic: Easy Lemon (30 second) by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3695-easy-lemon-30-second-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/36 min
- Author Interview With Hillary Ann SperryToday we visit with author Hillary Ann Sperry about her brand of contemporary small-town romance.Links mentioned in the interview:Hillary Ann Sperry on Amazon—https://www.amazon.com/Hillary-Ann-Sperry/e/B07FJY2ZCQMissouri Star Block magazine https://www.missouriquiltco.com/shop/magazineStoryMakers and Indie Author Hub Writer’s Conference https://www.smiahwritersconference.comEureka in Love series page—you can find Forgetting You (available now) and pre-order Ghost of Lovehttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07YNWWS2DLove Under Lockdown Boxed Set (25 short stories by 25 authors)—https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B087QTJY61Music: Easy Lemon (30 second) by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3695-easy-lemon-30-second-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/25 min
- Author Interview With Johan TwissToday we talk with Johan Twiss about his I Am Sleepless series along with some of the things he is passionate about. His books are available in ebook, paperback, hardback, and some in audio.You can find Johan Twiss at his website: www.johantwiss.comAmazon: https://www.amazon.com/Johan-Twiss/e/B017ARJI5IFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohanTwiss/If you are interested in learning more about how to help combat human trafficking, check out the following organizations that are some of Johan’s favorites.International Justice Mission— https://www.ijm.orgOperation Underground Railroad— https://ourrescue.orgFree the Slaves— https://www.freetheslaves.netDon’t forget that one way you can support these organizations, or others of your choice, is by making Amazon purchases through smile.amazon.com.Easy Lemon (30 second) by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3695-easy-lemon-30-second-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/31 min
- Episode 8 - -Has It All Been Done Before?Is it possible to write something that's never been written before? Today we talk about the 7 plots and 6 conflict types available for authors to work with.Full transcript available at: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com/has-it-all-been-done-beforeEasy Lemon (30 second) by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3695-easy-lemon-30-second-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/20 min
About Loose Leaf Authors
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Join us for this multi-author podcast full of big personalities and crazy ideas. Charity Bradford has been writing for ten years and has published multiple books in two genres. Hillary Ann Sperry is a…
fairly new published romance author with two titles under her belt. And last but not least, Kahle von Bose is a writer chasing that dream of becoming published in the fantasy genre. He may be new, but his years of creating stories for RPGs has taught him more than he knows.