Laura Steward is a self-described geek and intellectual bad-ass. As a winner of the prestigious Nautilus Book Award in 2014 for her internationally best-selling book, What Would A Wise Woman Do?, she knows something about turning off the autopilot to unlock the hidden gold within. She's also the host of the radio show, It's All About The Questions, because as Laura will tell you, asking the right questions can change your life.

But, no matter the accomplishments, life goes on and offers challenges that are often profoundly difficult. In this episode, we explore her history and insights, and also ask: What happens after life has taken away your purpose?

When she’s not co-writing songs on Music Row in Nashville, Elizabeth Elkins is one-half of Granville Automatic, an acclaimed band with a passion for storytelling. She’s also the voice behind the defiant Punk-Rock project, Lights of Detroit. You’ll want to hear her stories and perspectives on the disparate processes of co-writing songs and writing for oneself, as well as the concept of longevity as a key to making a career of it.

“It was around song 900 or so that things really started to kick in for me.”

She also has a passion for the preservation of historic places and their unique stories. In that vein, she’s collaborating on a fascinating book, The Hidden History of Music Row, due for publication from The History Press in summer 2020.

In this special episode, Marielle S Smith hosts a discussion with me on cowriting do's and don'ts, as part of her Heart-to-Heart interview series. Be sure to check out the episode page for a FREE PDF download of Co-writing Tips for Authors & Songwriters!

Today’s chat is with fellow creative introvert, Cat Rose, author and host of The Creative Introvert.

Cat Rose helps creative introverts show their work and get the exposure they deserve. She does this through the League of Creative Introverts online community, as well as one-to-one coaching and her podcast, the Creative Introvert.

I first met Alissa Moreno around 2008 or 2009. One of her co-writes had recently become a hit single and garnered a Grammy nomination. When you hear her story, you may very well decide that it’s time to start going to the right industry conferences for your business. You never know who you might meet…

I first met Richard several years ago in Kauai at a small music conference. At the time, I was struck by how open and generous he was with his spirit, and genuinely joyful about the creative process. These days, RICHARD HARRIS is a #1 Billboard songwriter, producer, as well as being a mentor.

BRIAN SHEA is a full-time author, now published by Severn River Publishing; he writes thriller novels that have been described by readers as raw, emotional, genuine, even humanizing of antagonists, while at the same time continuing to be fast-paced and entertaining. His books are informed by his real-world experiences in the US Navy and later as a law enforcement officer and detective.

Today’s guest is Cory Huff. Cory is a marketing professional, writer, performer and storyteller.

Today's guest is Cecelia Mecca, author of fourteen historical and paranormal romance books.

Today's guest is Angry Robot-published Sci-fi and Fantasy author, Sean Grigsby.