The Stories Between Us

Today, Maile and Shawn admit to a few of the things that distract them from writing the most and offer up a few suggestions when it comes to regaining your focus. They also apologize profusely for not posting a podcast last Tuesday. Shawn forgets to hit the record button.

Jen Pollock Michel talks with us about the importance of waiting (patience, young writer), the practical realities important to consider (am I asking questions that readers care about?), and the role that writing can play during difficult times like the ones we're living in. Oh, and why don't men buy theology books written by women? You know--all the easy topics.

Jen Pollock Michel talks with us about the importance of waiting (patience, young writer), the practical realities important to consider (am I asking questions that readers care about?), and the role that writing can play during difficult times like the ones we're living in. Oh, and why don't men buy theology books written by women?

You know--all the easy topics. 

Today, D.L. Mayfield reminds us creative folks to tend to our bodies. She turns the tables on Shawn and Maile and asks them, "Can beauty really save the world?" And she helps us to begin thinking about how creative writing and activism can go hand-in-hand.

You can find out more about the books and other writing Danielle has done at dlmayfield.com

Today, D.L. Mayfield reminds us creative folks to tend to our bodies. She turns the tables on Shawn and Maile and asks them, "Can beauty really save the world?" And she helps us to begin thinking about how creative writing and activism can go hand-in-hand. 

You can find out more about the books and other writing Danielle has done at dlmayfield.com 

Shawn admits that he received a royalty statement last week but threw it in the trash. Maile is perplexed as to why he didn't tell her when this happened. Find out why. They also talk about how to deal with disappointing sales and their new puppy, Winnifred.

We're giving away five advance copies of Shawn's soon-to-be-released novel, These Nameless Things. To have your name entered in a drawing for one of the copies, simply share this podcast to any social media profile you have and use the hashtag, #TheStoriesBetweenUs.

Shawn admits that he received a royalty statement last week but threw it in the trash. Maile is perplexed as to why he didn't tell her when this happened. Find out why. They also talk about how to deal with disappointing sales and their new puppy, Winnifred. 

We're giving away five advance copies of Shawn's soon-to-be-released novel, These Nameless Things. To have your name entered in a drawing for one of the copies, simply share this podcast to any social media profile you have and use the hashtag, #TheStoriesBetweenUs. 

Years ago, Tara K. Ross found herself dealing with a serious case of post-partum anxiety, not wanting to leave the house at all. And with this new role of motherhood, she began to feel that she had lost her identity. Part of what helped her navigate that time was creativity and writing. We dig into the saving power of creativity and also talk about releasing a book during these difficult days, and what taking a step back has to teach us.

You can find out more about Tara and her new book at https://www.tarakross.com/

Years ago, Tara K. Ross found herself dealing with a serious case of post-partum anxiety, not wanting to leave the house at all. And with this new role of motherhood, she began to feel that she had lost her identity. Part of what helped her navigate that time was creativity and writing. We dig into the saving power of creativity and also talk about releasing a book during these difficult days, and what taking a step back has to teach us. 

You can find out more about Tara and her new book at https://www.tarakross.com/

How does our current use of technology undermine our creativity? How can we clear space to better inhabit our creative nature? Today we talk with Ed Cyzewski about technology, creativity, and the importance of using technology intentionally, instead of letting technology use us.

Ed recently released a new book, Reconnect. You can find out more about Ed and his new book HERE.