Join me in talking with Kristen Gwen, author of The Starcluck Adventures an adventure series about chickens in space! You can find out more about Kristen at her website https://kristengwen.com/ 

If you have any writing questions for me send them over to [email protected] or check out my website at pencilshavingsediting.com

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Join me for an interview with Greg Scott, a computer guy turned novelist. His passion for cyber security comes through in his novels and conversation. We talk about computer projects, marketing, and cockroaches.

To learn more about Greg and his books check out his website https://www.dgregscott.com

In this episode, editor Christina Fennell discusses the three actions writers need to do to build a writing process for a lifetime. These actions will be habits that fuel your writing well for the long-run. 

You can learn more about Christina at pencilshavingsediting.com 

I had the privilege of interviewing Paul Regnier. He writes light-hearted adventures with comedy for adults and is branching into middle grade. We talk about his journey to published author and his approach to marketing and so much more.

You can find out more about Paul and his books at https://www.pauljregnier.com/ 

In this episode, editor Christina Fennell shares her guiding principles for a writer's lifetime writing practice. Inspired by Daniel David Wallace Escape the Plot Forest Summit 2025. 

Check out more about Daniel David Wallace at https://danieldavidwallace.com/ 

Check out more about Brad Listi at https://www.bradlisti.com/about 

Join me in talking with Joanna K. Harris a multi-genre author. In this episode we talk about her author journey, publishing pivot, and view of using multiple projects to fill her creativity.

To learn more about Joanna check out her website at http://gracepossible.com/ 

To learn more about Christina check out pencilshavingsediting.com

Looking for an editor? In this episode Christina talks about the different types of editing and gives tips for picking an editor and knowing when to show your manuscript to an editor. 

If you want a list of recommended editors, email [email protected] to get Christina's list of vetted editors. She can get you connected with the right person for the job.

To learn more about Christina and her editing services check out pencilshavingsediting.com

In this episode we meet an award winning Christian romance writer, Lori Dejong and talk about her journey as a writer and character driven plots.

Lori DeJong (pronounced DeeYung) is a contemporary Christian romance author who enjoys penning stories full of grace and the redemptive power of God’s love that inspire others to hope regardless of circumstance, find joy in the moment, and grow in their faith. Lori’s debut novel, "Love’s True Calling", Book One of her True Calling Series, was the 2022 winner of the ACFW Genesis Award for Romance, a double finalist in the 2024 Selah Awards, and placed 2nd in the 2024 FHL Readers' Choice Awards. It was published by Scrivenings Press in June 2023, "Love’s True Home" in 2024, and "Love’s True Measure" will be released in 2025. 

https://loridejongwrites.com/ 

To learn more about Christina check out pencilshavingsediting.com

Let's create a writing habit that is built into our day by finding pockets of time and defining what type of story creation we can accomplish in each pocket. In this episode we talk about finding the pockets of time, creating realistic goals for each pocket of time, and tracking progress. 

Recommended Resources:

Atomic Habits by James Clear

Getting Things Done by David Allen

Eat That Frog by Brian Tracy

If you have questions about writing send them to [email protected] to have your questions answered on a podcast episode. 

To work with Christina check out pencilshavingsediting.com

What's a story without a dead body? Crime fiction/romantic suspense writer Claire O'Sullivan always has a dead body in her stories and it has become a part of her process and yet she is able to weave in light moments of humor to break up the tension. Find out more as her and I talk about the editing process and her author journey. 

Check out more about Claire and her books here: https://www.claireosullivan1.com/ 

To learn more about Christina check out pencilshavingsediting.com