As your host, Arden Coutts, I'm taking a moment to reflect and possibly bid goodbye to the Fun with Friends podcast. After four years of podcasting, I find myself at a crossroads, weighing the joy of the past and the struggle of the present. It's been an incredible journey that started as a means to pull myself out of mental turmoil, eventually leading to starting my own business, meeting amazing people, and fostering a community of listeners. Yet lately, the inspiration has waned, and the once exciting activity feels more like a chore.

This isn't the end, though, as I invite you to join me on my new journey of writing and book publishing, which has recently been my primary focus. I'll keep you updated through my social media @ArdenCoutts, where you'll find everything from the mundane adulting struggles to the exciting news about my upcoming book, now available for pre-order. While I'm stepping away from the podcast, I'm not ruling out a return in the future with a fresh format, possibly including a co-host and fewer interviews. It's not a goodbye but a sweet see you later, as I share some final reflections, experiences, and even a few podcast recommendations. Let's go on this ride together, and as always, let's have some fun!

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Prepare for an enlightening journey as we sit down with the incredibly talented indie author, K. Sterling, who has captivated readers with her successful 'Nannies of New York series. This episode is packed with invaluable insights into K's unique process of story creation, starting with a mere vibe and masterfully crafting scenes to induce chemistry between characters. We dive deep into reading craft books and K's golden advice for emerging authors.

We then navigate the often turbulent waters of genre-switching and the associated challenges and rewards. K offers an unfiltered account of her departure from one series to the next, which entailed a change in her writing style, a publishing house setback, and the daunting task of rebuilding her brand. We also get an exclusive preview into K's upcoming projects, including the sapphic cottage summer bonanza, 'The Enchanting Nanny,' and a gripping FBI trilogy tainted with a hint of witchcraft.

As we prepare to wrap up, we delve into the emotional challenge of releasing personal work into the public sphere and the vital role self-belief plays in a writer's journey. K candidly shares her struggles with imposter syndrome and provides practical advice on how to overcome it. So, come on board for an inspiring journey into the captivating world of writing with the remarkable K Sterling.

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_ksterling_/
Website: https://www.ksterlingbooks.com/

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In this week's episode, host Arden Coutts discusses the writing process for their debut novel, Fall Into Midnight. 

Arden talks about the writing process, editing, and finding a cover artist for Fall Into Midnight. 

Arden's novella, Before We Fall, is currently available for FREE on their website. Pick up your copy today!

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In this week's episode, host Arden Coutts is joined by author Jay Leigh!

Jay talks about their writing process and debut novel, Whisper Into the Night. We also get the inside scoop on Jay's upcoming book releases!

Jay Leigh is an author as well as a voracious reader of primarily M/M romance novels filled with all sorts of goodies like action, suspense, emotions, and spice. Lots of spice...

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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayelle_m/
• Website: https://authorjayleigh.com

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In this week's episode, host Arden Coutts is joined by author M.A. Wardell!

Matt talks about his writing process and his debut novel, Teacher of the Year, and he shares tons of amazing tips!

Matt writes steamy queer rom-coms, and his goal is to tell adult gay love stories with a diverse representation of flawed and damaged characters who find healing through love.

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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mawardellauthor/
• Website: https://www.mawardell.com/

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Welcome to the Writer's Room!

In today's episode, we join host Arden Coutts as they share how the death of their dad and insomnia led to the development of one of their most treasured works.

In this new series, we will explore what it takes to be a writer and what influences writers and share book recommendations. 

Join host Arden Coutts and other indie authors in this bi-weekly podcast!

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Welcome to the Writer's Room!

In the Season 4 kickoff of The Fun with Friends Podcast, we join host Arden Coutts as they share how they got started with writing. 

In this new series, we will explore what it takes to be a writer and what influences writers and share book recommendations. 

Join host Arden Coutts and other indie authors in this bi-weekly podcast!

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In this week's episode, Arden shares stats from the last season of the Fun with Friends Podcast and where Season 4 will be taking us.

The podcast will take a break from April through most of May, and then we will return with new episodes!

 Stay tuned for more updates, and follow us on social media to stay up-to-date!
 

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Episodes mentioned in today's episode:
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https://thefunwithfriendspodcast.buzzsprout.com/1831733/11342650
https://thefunwithfriendspodcast.buzzsprout.com/1831733/11135127
https://thefunwithfriendspodcast.buzzsprout.com/1831733/9303029
https://thefunwithfriendspodcast.buzzsprout.com/1831733/11659237

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In this week’s episode, I give a very brief update on how things are going and what I've been up to.

Tune in to find out more about my concert-a-month endeavors and whether or not there will be new episodes of the podcast.

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In this week’s episode, I look back at 2022 and share the highlights of my year, both good and bad. I also look back at S3E6: 2021 in Review and see what goals/hopes I set for myself at the beginning of 2021 and whether or not I achieved them. 

Did I achieve everything I set out to in 2022? 

Tune in to find out!

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 You can text or call us on our hotline: 252.419.6004, and we will include them on a future episode of the Podcast! 

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