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In their first episode of 2021, Rebekah and Tara are ecstatic to talk with Isabel Ibañez, a novelist born in Boca Raton, Florida, who is the proud daughter of two Bolivian immigrants. A true word nerd, she received her degree in creative writing and has been a Pitch Wars mentor for three years, is the author of Woven in Moonlight which was named one of the best YA fantasy books of all time by Time magazine, and the soon to be released Written in Starlight (January 26th).

In a magical conversation highlighted by Isabel’s delightful laugh and energy, they talk about what prompted her to leave her successful career as a graphic design and card artist to writing, the inspirations behind her lush Woven in Moonlight series, and what it feels like to have her work named one of the best by TIME magazine. 

This is an episode you won’t want to miss so grab your coffee or tea, a blanket, and get ready to learn more about Isabel and her works. 

To pre-order Isabel’s book, take a look here: https://amzn.to/35rQRZK

To connect with Isabel on socials, you can find her on:  Instagram & Twitter  

Visit Isabel on her website at:  http://isabelibanez.com/

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Today on Hope Prose, Tara and Rebekah have the joy of talking to YA author Tabitha Caplinger. Tabitha is the author of The Chronicle of the Three Trilogy, a Christian urban fantasy, and most recently authored, The Wolf Queen. When she’s not writing books, she either getting way too emotionally invested in the lives of her fictional characters, obsessing over a book or tv show, or traveling the vast realms of her own worlds.  

Listen as they talk about why Tabitha would rather be toast for a day, the story behind the uniqueness of her characters' names, why she loves working with a small press, and what inspired the fantastical world of THE WOLF QUEEN (spoiler alert: it’s one of the most heartwarming stories ever!).

Buckle up, grab your teacup (or coffee), and get ready to be inspired. 

Enjoy! 

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Tonight on the Hope Prose Podcast, Bekah and Tara have the pure joy of being encouraged by Wendelin Van Dranaan, bestselling author of more than thirty novels, including the long-running Edgar-winning Sammy Keyes mystery series.

Her novel Flipped, named a Top 100 Children’s Novel for the 21st Century by SLJ, became a Warner Brothers feature film, and Shredderman became a Nickelodeon made-for-TV movie. 

In this interview, they chat with Wendelin about her first non-fiction book, Hope in the Mail, Reflections on Writing and Life which is part memoir, part craft guide, and part publishing insight. 

She shares about her own atypical start to writing, her patient journey toward publishing, her special relationship with her characters, and what extra exciting things are happening next for her! 

Get your own copy of Hope in the Mail and find out more about Wendelin’s other titles at http://www.wendelinvand.com/ .

Also, check out Wendelin’s epic giveaway on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/WendelinVanD/  happening all the way up to Christmas! 

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Today on Hope Prose, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Gena Showalter joins Tara and Rebekah for a light-hearted discussion about perseverance in writing, how she handles bad reviews as a creative, what inspires her novels, her tips for fast drafting, all things The EVERLIFE trilogy (her clean YA series), and her latest YA release THE GLASS QUEEN. 

Gena lives in Oklahoma with her husband, two adult children who grew up way too fast, and a menagerie of dogs and cats who enjoy walking across her keyboard during pivotal scenes and demanding pets at all hours of the day and night. Her novels have appeared in various magazines including Seventeen and she has interviewed on Nightline, mentioned on Orange is the New Black—the very moment her family decided she might be a real writer after all.

Grab your tea or coffee, cozy up, and enjoy! 

P.S. There is also a giveaway being run right now on the podcast’s Instagram page (@the_hope_prose_podcast) where you can win a SIGNED copy of one of her books so hop on over when you are done and check it out. 

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Today on Hope Prose, Tara and Rebekah have the pleasure of hosting their first poetry author, Amie Woleslage! Amie is a suburban cowgirl with a penchant for words. What started as a coping mechanism quickly became a burning passion and a desire to help others with the same challenges she faces. 

Listen as they chat candidly about all things mental health, her debut poetry book FIFTEEN, healing from grief, the amazing job Amie did organizing her marketing campaign, and how writing can help aid in the recovery of a wounded spirit. 

This is a podcast episode near and dear to Tara and Bekah’s heart and they hope you enjoy and find a friend in Amie’s honesty and vulnerability. 

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In today’s episode of The Hope Prose Podcast, Tara and Rebekah sit down with kid-lit novelist Laura Segal Stegman, an arts publicist from Los Angeles to talk about her debut novel: SUMMER OF L.U.C.K.. 

Listen in as they discuss Laura’s foray into the writing scene after being an actress for many years, what prompted her change in careers, why SUMMER OF L.U.C.K. is the embodiment of her own journey of self-discovery, why family issues can help craft relatable characters, and her best advice for aspiring authors. 

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In this week's episode of The Hope Prose Podcast, Tara and Rebekah chat with author, speaker, and contributing writer to the blog GO TEEN WRITES, Shannon Dittemore. Bundle up in a warm blanket or grab a cup of tea and listen as they talk about her return to the publishing world with her newest book, WINTER WHITE AND WICKED. 

Learn what sparked the idea for WINTER, why it took five years to get from draft to the shelves, the hidden but not so hidden message found within its pages, and what catapulted her journey into the world of writing, teaching, and authordom. 

Enjoy! 

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In this week's episode of The Hope Prose Podcast, Tara and Rebekah pick the brain of award-winning author Marian L. Thomas, who pushes the boundaries of their usual YA genre format, but who they think you’ll enjoy listening to all the same. 

Settle in and listen as they chat about her book, “CAGED BUTTERFLY” which has been featured on national TV stations around the country such as the Oprah Winfrey Network, A&E, and Ovation to just name a few. Marian takes your hosts deep into her world and discuss all things ranging from how she wrote a book in 30 days, her love for butterflies, and the importance of loving the skin you're in. 

You can find Marian at her website: https://www.marianlthomas.com/ and buy THE CAGED BUTTERFLY wherever books are sold. 

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In this week's episode of The Hope Prose Podcast, Tara has a heartfelt and lively conversation with children's fantasy author R.J. Anderson. Listen in as they chat about the benefits of tackling difficult subjects and themes through a fantastical lens, and how great stories, including her newest releases, The Flight and Flames Trilogy through Enclave Publishing, encourage us to be brave in exploring how our differences can sometimes be our greatest strengths. Make sure to check out our Instagram page for details on how you can win your own advanced reader copy of Nomad.  

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In the first episode of season two, Rebekah and Tara talk about their decision to spread their wings this year and begin to include more diverse voices within their show--which just so happens to include highlighting more middle-grade gems. Together, they sit down with James Bird, a California native of Ojibwe descent, screenwriter/director, and now middle-grade author, to talk candidly about his foray into the writing scene and his debut book, THE BRAVE.

Listen as they discuss all things neurodiversity, the secret code within THE BRAVE that readers should be on the lookout for, and what he thinks makes a good story. 

Enjoy! 

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