Restricted by Corsets but Never Silenced

Where does a mystical tale of curses, clans, and kings come from?

This week, we sit down with author Linnea Tanner to talk about her series, The Curse of Clansmen and Kings. We dig into the lore and fantasy behind the story, the spark that started it, and what’s coming next for the series.

We also get a first look at her upcoming series and talk about her writing style: how she builds a world, shapes a story, and keeps readers turning pages.

If you love fantasy with deep roots, or you’re curious how an idea becomes a finished series, this one’s for you.

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Website: https://www.linneatanner.com/

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We sit down with club member Carie Behounek to share stories of iconic member Joan Sherman—Carie's former mother-in-law, and a woman who became family long before she became legend.

A touching tribute to someone who brought love and light into every room she entered, and whose legacy still lives on in the club she helped shape.

Sassy club member Joan Jacobson joins us and tells the story of the time a Mormon woman beat her husband to become the first female Utah state senator. Joan proves that the idea for a story can come from anywhere, as she explains how the idea for one of her books—about Dr. Martha Hughes Cannon, polygamist's wife and senator—came about.

In a separate story, Joan shares how her latest book, Colorado Phantasmagoria, came about after a hike. Hear how the imaginings she had that afternoon now take us on a time-travel story ride, as we learn about Colorado figures who made big impacts on our world today.

Find Joan or her books here:

https://www.facebook.com/JoanWritesBooks/

https://booklife.com/profile/joan-jacobson-23439

One of the hardest-working authors and mentors, Judith Briles—The Book Shepherd—joins us on this episode of Restricted by Corsets but Never Silenced. We talk about her milestone 49th book, which came out in August, and her 50th book dropping later this year—a number most authors never even dream of reaching.

She also takes us on a journey of how she became such a prolific writer and how she helps authors publish their own books. If you've ever thought about writing a book yourself, her story, and her advice, might be exactly the push you need. She hosts her own podcast, while also being a member of two book clubs.

Find Judith here:

https://thebookshepherd.com/

https://www.facebook.com/JudithBriles/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/judithbriles/

Self-proclaimed Urban Cowgirl and award-winning author Corinne Joy Brown saddles up with tales of the West and the legend Hollywood built for us to love: the American Cowboy.

We dig into her Western-centric books, including her latest book: How to be an Urban Cowgirl & Find Your Inner West, which explores the differences between the Urban Cowgirl and the Ranch Cowgirl.

Links to find out more about Corinne:

https://corinnejoybrown.com/

https://www.facebook.com/corinne.j.brown

https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjbwriterspeaker/

We sat down with award-winning author Cynthia Swanson to discuss her latest book, This Isn't New—a collection of short stories highlighting women from different decades, and how much of what women face today has been happening throughout the ages.

We also discuss what it's like to be a three-time best-selling novelist, one after the other, and which of her novels could become a major motion picture in the future.

Find Cynthia here:

https://cynthiaswansonauthor.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiaswansonauthor/

https://www.facebook.com/CynthiaSwanson/

https://www.instagram.com/cynswanauthor/

Apologies for the audio on this episode. I had a few technical issues during the first recordings.

Author Darla Worden sits down with us to discuss her time with the DWPC and her perspective on the changes in technology she's seen over the years as a print journalist. We also dig into her love of Ernest Hemingway and the summers he spent in Wyoming, as we chat about her book Cockeyed Happy: Ernest Hemingway's Wyoming Summers with Pauline.

Darla also gives us a glimpse into her upcoming book, Adrift—a fiction thriller based loosely on a personal experience that's sure to keep your interest.

You can find Darla at the following links:

https://www.darlaworden.com/darla-worden-bio/

https://www.facebook.com/authordarlaworden

https://www.instagram.com/darlaworden/

In this very first episode of Restricted by Corsets but Never Silenced, host Teal Tyszka sits down with outgoing president Gail Beaton and incoming president Jenna Browning.

They discuss their time with the club and their goals as president. They also cover the history of the Denver Woman's Press Club—how it started, who started it, and how the club was able to buy the historic building that sits alone on Logan Street.

Find Gail at the following:

https://www.gailbeaton.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gail-beaton-48673365/

Find out more about Jenna here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenna-browning-224b7518/

What is the Denver Woman's Press Club? Here we open with a passage from the centennial history book Women Who Made the Headlines of the Denver Woman's Press Club, reading from member Nancy Peterson's preface.

It captures the feeling of stepping into the club's small brick house on Logan Street—a place where the voices of women who came before seem to speak again through old letters, clippings, and archives.

It was this very passage—women "Restricted by Corsets but Never Silenced"—that inspired the name of this podcast.