Creative arts have the ability to impact and move lives in ways we can hardly start to appreciate. In this episode, Katie and and her returning guest Hannah talk about her secrete but on going craft of customizing dolls. From picking the brand of doll to use, the careful craft of styling the hair and the intricate task of creating their clothing and accessories. They are enjoying Blend of The Fey by The Steeping Dragon while they explore what prompted Hannah’s exploration of this unique and detailed art form and how it has opened a whole world of challenging and exciting creative possibilities.

You can fined Hannahs art and see what dolls she is currently working on on her TikTok @fizzydolliez

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The people in our lives make and define us over the years, perhaps the only ones more so than our family, are our friends. In this episode, Katie and her returning guest Lara talk about past and current friendships, how to form new ones, walls that get in the way, how they overcome them, and how these connections have helped them over the years. They are enjoying Whistle While you Steep by Wynnwood Farms while they share how we can find and become good friends.

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Oftentimes at the start of a year we dust off the running shoes and pick up the weights. But to switch things up we are going to close the year by getting up and getting moving. In this episode, Katie and her returning guest Rachel will be taking about their journey back to physical fitness. From spending time outside, hitting the machines at the gym, swimming, running, and educating ourselves about nutrition, there are many opinions and details when it comes to fitness.They are enjoying Mountain Squall by D&Tea while they talk about how badly they messed this whole thing up and how much fun they learned to have along the way.

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There is more than one way to write a book! In this episode Katie and her new guest, published author and journalist, Melissa Rodway will talk all about the unique writing process when approaching memoirs. From the importance of including subtle details, to the inspiring beauty of the human lives that we come in contact with every day. They are enjoying Vanilla Peppermint tea by Yogi while they review the unique challenges and joys of this genera of writing.

Melissa is a published author and accomplished journalist. If you are looking for an exciting read with deep detail, and a human story you can find her new book here. You can connect further with her here. Be sure to follow her on Instagram @fly_travel_media

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Once you have that first draft of a book written, now what are you supposed to do? In this episode Katie and her new guest publish author Leisl Kaberry will talk about all of the fun that comes after you have done the work of building a manuscript. From editing, to working with beta readers, to the fun of designing a cover, they will discuss some of the details that sometimes get left behind when we think about the work that authors go through to get a book from their minds to our shelves at home. They are enjoying Roobos Chai by Numi as they are all these warm cozy details of the inner workings of getting published.

Leisl is a publish author with a complete trilogy out and available and two books finished in her second trilogy! If you are looking for an enchanting new read in the world of fantasy you can find Leisl’s website here and pick up a copy of her books here.

Be sure to follow Leisl on Instagram - @lawfabex

On Tiktok - @elleforlawfabex

And you can find her on Facebook at- Author Leisl Kaberry

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Getting that first draft down can be so difficult. In this episode, Katie and her returning guest published author Sanan Kolva discuss imposter syndrome, distractions, and burn out. They will go into depth about the things they do to overcome these setbacks, how they stay focussed on their goals, and still find enjoyment in the journey of writing and creativity. They are enjoying Tweedlydee by Wyndwood Farms while they share their advice and direction about writing in the month of November, or any time of year.

Sanan is a published author! If you are looking for a new good read you can find more about her here. 

sanankolva.com

 Excellent options for online November Novel Writing Month support and word count tracking:

Reedsy Novel Sprint Challenge

ProWritingAid Novel November

Order of The Written Word

AutoCrit Novel 90

WorldAnvil Novel Ember

It’s the first week of November! So it's time to celebrate books, writing, and authors everywhere. In this episode, Katie and her returning guest Lacy discuss everything from covers, to authors that write too slow. They confess the books they have secretly hated this Whole Time, how authors pull them in, how they’ve gotten lost and the many beautiful things books and stories have done for them over the years. They are enjoying Curiouser and Curiouser by Wyndwood Farms while they share all the things they love, and sometimes hate, about books.

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On this Halloween night, Katie and her returning guest Jessica will share stories of ghosts, ghouls and hauntings to keep you up, and bring a little more spook into the final night of this haunting season. They are enjoying Golden Fire Ginger by Keats and Co. while they regale you with their chilling tales.    

Intro is Creepy Mood by Oleg Fedak from Pixabay

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What makes some bugs gross and others cute? Why are some people scared of spiders and others not? In this episode, Katie and her returning guest Erin will delve into these and other creepy crawly questions as we fast approach the creepiest crawliest holiday of them all. They are enjoying Spice Dragon Red Chai by Stash while they share their fears and fascinations of the small, and sometimes all too big, world of arachnids and insects.

Intro is Creepy Mood by Oleg Fedak from Pixabay

Outro is Creepy Night by Daniel Carlton from Pixabay

October is a time of year for scary stories, candy, and especially ghosts, ghouls, and creepy critters. In this episode Katie and her returning guest Katie talk about one of their personal favorite topics, monsters and cryptids. They will share the haunted places they have been too, the old time classic monsters that are their favorites, and some less well known cryptids that they find fascinating. They are enjoying Little Shop of Horrors by Wynnwood Farms during this fun spine tingling chat.

Intro is Creepy Mood by Oleg Fedak from Pixabay

Outro is Creepy Night by Daniel Carlton from Pixabay