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 is part two of our Feb 3 Live Show with guests Beth Walder and Katie Weston! These sisters co-createdHow Special I Am, a book of positive affirmations for children. Beth is the author and Katie the Illustrator. They discuss their path to creating the book and what it was like doing it with their sister.

More information aboutHow Special I Am

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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 Mick Sullivan! Mick is a Non-fiction, Children's author and the host of The Past and The Curious Podcast. His books and podcasts talk about interesting moments in history while making the stories accessible to younger readers and listeners. We discuss Mick's journey in becoming an author, balancing historical accuracy with entertaining readers, The Kentucky Meat Shower and Abraham Lincoln's underwear.

Check out Mick Sullivan'sThe Past and The Curious

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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 is part one of our Feb 3 Live show with guests Chip Mattis and Jamie McDaniels! This brother sister combo share stories of their books, how their family impacted their writing journey and more!

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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 New York Times Bestseller, J.D. Barker! J.D. shares how he got started in the industry, tips on the business of writing and how he fell in love with the horror genre! J.D. is also offering an incredible opportunity paired with his next book, Something I Keep Upstairs. CLICK HERE for more information about the contest.

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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 Demetrius Witherspoon, award winning filmmaker and writer of The Submerge Universe, a science-fiction story that spans over multiple films, tv shows, comic books and novels. Demetrius shares what it's like to write for these different mediums, and shares important lessons for new writers and authors.

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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 week 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 Becca Wierwille. She is the award-winning author of the Road Trip Rescue series and other stories that show kids they are wonderfully created for the unique adventures in their lives.

For more information about Becca and her books, go to beccawierwille.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 week 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 Lincoln Crum, but you may also know him as Santa Claus! Lincoln is a full time Santa and author of the children's book Oh No! Santa Goes to the Moon! the first book in a series of Santa adventure stories. Lincoln shares how his life was changed the first time he put on a Santa suit and how that led to becoming an author.

For more information about Lincoln's book or his adventures as Santa, check out MyLocalSanta.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 week 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 Adam Fields, creator of Prowl, an indie comic book series about a Werewolf hero. Adam shares insights on writing from the comic book perspective and how he went from an idea he had in middle school to a printed comic book. Adam is also the writer for a very important book called Blue Coat Missionary that is quite literally saving lives through the Subzero Mission. AND he's an illustrator for several other books and Marvel collectible cards!

If you'd like to see more of Adam's work, or to buy a book, go to Midnight27Studios.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 week 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 week's guest is Carmen Thornton Clark, creator of the Thanksgiving-themed children's book The Three Turkeys Gobble. Carmen shares how her book went from a college homework assignment to a professionally published book. She also shares her journey as an educator, and how she uses her experience in becoming an author to help her students learn the love of storytelling.

If you'd like to order a copy of Carmen's book, you can do so here https://rthorntonart.my.canva.site/gobble-gobble

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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 week 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 week's guest is Lauren Vonckx, creator of the children's books The Meadow and Ringo Flamingo. Lauren shares her story of how she became a published author. She shares tips about finding the right illustrator and the "behind the scenes" effort it takes to making a great rhyming book. She also shares how she copes with feelings of doubt and imposter syndrome throughout her writing journey.

For more information about Lauren and her books. Make sure to follow her on Facebook at Lauren Vonckx, Author , Instagram at LVKidLit and on her website LVKidLit.com

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