The Fearless Storyteller

In today’s episode, I have a refreshing conversation with Olivia Cole—an author and educator from Louisville, KY—about confronting white supremacy from the side of privilege. 

Her upcoming novel is titled: THE TRUTH ABOUT WHITE LIES

Learn more about today's guest at her website, or follow @rantingowl on IG and Twitter.

Carrie Akre is an American singer/songwriter best known for her work with Seattle underground bands Hammerbox and Goodness.  She’s also the host of the podcast, Between You And I.

We have a great conversation about how she got into being a rock star in the midst of the Seattle grunge movement, as well as her creative process and the evolutions in her life that followed.

About The Fearless Storyteller:

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Intro Song: “Unlimited Love” (instrumental version) by Ethan Freckleton & Lucas Clebsch

Learn more about Carrie at https://www.carrieakrecreative.com/

Fantasy and non-fiction writing team Autumn Birt & Jesper Schmidt discuss their unique journeys and why they decided to team up for the long-haul. 

Learn more about today's guests at https://www.amwritingfantasy.com/

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Intro Song: “Unlimited Love” (instrumental version) by Ethan Freckleton & Lucas Clebsch

Ashley Woodfolk is an award-winning author of books for kids and teens. 

She always wanted to write kids books, but it wasn’t until she’d worked in the publishing business for several years that she sold her first novel. 

As Ashley notes, nothing is guaranteed in this business, so she was excited when the book deals started pouring in. She was able to leave her job to focus exclusively on her writing. And then she got pregnant…

To learn how the rest of the story goes, be sure to listen to today’s episode of The Fearless Storyteller podcast.

About The Fearless Storyteller:

Are you finding this podcast to be a valuable resource? Learn how to support the show (and be benefited in return) on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/ethanfreckleton

Intro Song: “Unlimited Love” (instrumental version) by Ethan Freckleton & Lucas Clebsch

Learn more about Ashley Woodfolk at her website.

Dahlia Rose is a USA Today bestselling author with over seven dozen books published in the last 15 years. Born in Barbados, her books feature relatable women of color with a hint of Caribbean spice. 

She always dreamed of becoming a writer, but it was when her husband was deployed to Iraq that her dream took off. She sent him stories to keep him upbeat, and he kept asking for more. With encouragement, she started sending the stories out on query, and she never really stopped. 

There have been bumps along the way—anxiety, stress, hand surgeries, and more—so the trick to becoming sustainable has been relearning how to find balance in the midst of life.

To learn more, be sure to listen to today’s episode of The Fearless Storyteller podcast.

About The Fearless Storyteller:

Are you finding this podcast to be a valuable resource? Learn how to support the show (and be benefited in return) on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/ethanfreckleton

Intro Song: “Unlimited Love” (instrumental version) by Ethan Freckleton & Lucas Clebsch

Learn more about Dahlia Rose at her website. 

Keele Burgin is author of the bestselling memoir, Wholly Unraveled, as well as story keeper for Dr. Jane Goodall. 

As a coach, she works with women around the world, helping them to draw their stories out of the darkness. As she tells me in this interview, “We all have to tell our stories—and they all matter.”

To learn more, be sure to listen to today’s episode of The Fearless Storyteller podcast.

About The Fearless Storyteller:

Are you finding this podcast to be a valuable resource? Learn how to support the show (and be benefited in return) on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/ethanfreckleton

Intro Song: “Unlimited Love” (instrumental version) by Ethan Freckleton & Lucas Clebsch

Learn more about Keele Burgin at her website. 

Andrew Sleighter is a full-time stand-up comedian and co-host of Cavalry podcast.

He's performed on Last Comic Standing, performed on Conan, and written/performed for Comedy Central.

Learn more about Andrew at www.andrewcomedy.com.

About The Fearless Storyteller:

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Intro Song: “Unlimited Love” (instrumental version) by Ethan Freckleton & Lucas Clebsch

Michael R. French is a bestselling multi-genre author. His latest novel is Cliffhanger, a suspense thriller. 

His first published work, which he describes as a “throwaway,” was released in 1977.  His second novel was a bestseller.

Despite his early success, he resisted the pressure to stay in one lane. Over the course of a five decade career, he’s written fiction, young adult fiction, adaptations, biographies, art criticisms, and several screenplays. 

We discuss Michael’s lengthy love affair with writing, why characterization is more important than plot, and his thoughts on self-publishing. 

To learn more, be sure to listen to today’s episode of The Fearless Storyteller podcast.

Learn more about Michael R. French at his website.

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Intro Song: “Unlimited Love” (instrumental version) by Ethan Freckleton & Lucas Clebsch

Kilby Blades is a USA Today Bestselling author of Romance and Women’s fiction.

Her writing journey began in the mid-90s, when she wrote a fan fiction novel based on the show, Dawson’s Creek. Over the next 20 years she wrote over fifteen fan fiction novels and many short stories, building up her writing chops along the way. 

In 2017, Kilby’s “debut novel” won multiple honors and she’s since written and published many more, garnering fifty awards so far.

In this episode, we talk about her fan fiction roots, feminist Romance, the benefits of submitting to awards, and why she ultimately prefers to be traditionally published. 

To learn more, be sure to listen to today’s episode of The Fearless Storyteller podcast.

About The Fearless Storyteller:

Are you finding this podcast to be a valuable resource? Learn how to support the show (and be benefited in return) on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/ethanfreckleton

Intro Song: “Unlimited Love” (instrumental version) by Ethan Freckleton & Lucas Clebsch

Learn more about Kilby Blades at www.kilbyblades.com.

Priscilla Lalisse-Jespersen is an author and freelance journalist. 

While today’s guest always considered writing to be her outlet, it was only after moving to Paris, France, that she finally found the inspiration to get her first novel together. A second book came soon after, and she also hit her stride as a freelance journalist, writing for the Washington Post and other outlets. 

That all came crashing to a halt in 2014, when Priscilla was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer. Her latest book, From Paris With Love, is a personal and supportive guide for breast cancer survivors. 

To learn more about today’s guest, the creative magic of Paris, and how to get started as a freelance journalist, be sure to listen to today’s episode of The Fearless Storyteller podcast. 

About The Fearless Storyteller:

Are you finding this podcast to be a valuable resource? Learn how to support the show (and be benefited in return) on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/ethanfreckleton

Intro Song: “Unlimited Love” (instrumental version) by Ethan Freckleton & Lucas Clebsch

Learn more about Priscilla Lalisse-Jespersen at https://www.priscilla-lalisse-jespersen.com/