On Writing

On this episode of On Writing, Rachael Salten joins the conversation and shares her middle-grade novel, Faylinn: The Cup of the Sidhe.

Raechel shares how she blends Celtic folklore with modern storytelling to create her world as well as details from her 17 year journey to complete her dream of writing her first book.

Check out Rachael's LinkTree for more information about her and Faylinn: The Cup of the Sidhe

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This week's guest is Jean Davis, writer of Spec-Fic (horror, sci-fi, and fantasy). Jean writes multiple genres and for all age groups. She also travels to book events with LIVE CHICKENS and shares how that all started!

Go to JeanDavisAuthor.com to check out Jean's latest book Siphon and more!

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On this episode, Rob chats with author Cindy Lynn Sawyer on her books Remy's Sticky Situation and The Wonder of Under. Cindy shares her story behind becoming an author and the importance of teaching STEM and SEL in her books.

For more information about Cindy and her work, head over to designed2glow.com

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On this episode of On Writing, Meg Hamand returns to the show to take a deeper dive into her book Diamonds in Auschwitz. She shares her process of balancing history and fiction, the struggles between getting an agent and landing a book deal, and more!

For more information on Meg and to purchase her book, head over to MegHamandAuthor.com and make sure to follow her on Facebook and Instagram!

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On this episode of On Writing, Rob talks with Danville's own, Michael Kasper and his book, At the Heart of Danville: The History of Bresee Tower.

We'll discuss the ins and outs of the non-fiction genre, why this building is so significant and how Michael's love of running led to the creation of this book.

For more information about Michael and his book, check out RunDanville.com

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On this episode of On Writing, Rob chats with Aaron Mizell (also known by his pen-name C.R. Guardian) and his book Guild of Four, a psychological horror involving an underground society of assassins . Aaron shares his experience writing the book as well as writing retreats, indie publishing, and how he accidentally caught the eye of the FBI whie creating his book.

For more information about Aaron and Guild of Four, head over to GuildOfFour.com

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Today we talk to Camille Starkey, a longtime friend of Rob's who co-wrote a children's book as a tribute to her Grandpa Al.

In Ponder Lake, Camille uses fish characters to tell the story of Molly the Minnow and her friend Al, who is struggling with Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Camille talks about why and how the book was made, and how she is helping others through the book.

You can purchase your copy of Ponder Lake HERE

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We are BACK for Season 2 of On Writing with a very special guest, Shawn Lamb.

Shawn's writing journey began as a freelance TV writer for BraveStarr. Years later, she wrote her first fantasy novel at her daughter's request...and it grew into a 10-book series PLUS prequels, spinoffs and more! We discuss all these things and more in our Season 2 Premiere!

For more information about Shawn and her books, head over to AllonBooks.com

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It's the final show of 2025 and Season 1 of the show! Thanks for going on this ride with us! If this is your first time listening, welcome to the On Writing! Each episode is a different interview with a writer including authors, TV & Movie writers, comic books, fiction, non-fiction and so much more.

Today's guest is E.S. Fein, an indie author of multiple sci-fi and fantasy novels. In this episode we discuss his books, how we create new ideas in a world with so much content, and more in the sci-fi/fantasy spaces.

Be sure to check out his work at officialesfein.com

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Welcome to On Writing! A podcast that interviews authors from all over the country to talk about their books and their journeys in becoming authors. Each episode will have a different guest. We will be interviewing authors of both fiction and non fiction, and all genres will be explored throughout the show's run.

This episode's guest is Jaz Green, also known as Sonesta Wilde. She is a fellow Danville High School alum and a writer of poetry and prose. This episode we talk about writing with ADD, differences in writing poems vs prose, and the impact English teachers have on our journeys.

Check out sonestawilde.com for her book and apparel line.

Join in on the 2025 Super Penguin Book Drive. We are collecting donations of Super Penguin books, stuffies and coloring books that will go to the League of Enchantment Chicago. These cosplayers dress as superheroes, Disney Princesses, Star Wars characters and other beloved characters and then visit with hospitalized kids. Your donation will be a part of their care packages delivered during a visit. if you'd like to donate, you can do so HERE

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