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- Episode 68: Virtual Book Launch!
In this special podcast episode, I am super excited to share the audio from my virtual book launch for my new short story collection How to Make Paper When the World is Ending! I got to celebrate & chat with my amazing author friend Carol Van Den Hende, who has been such a generous & insightful supporter of my book.
Tune in to hear behind-the-scenes tidbits about the book and an in-depth Q&A about everything from carving out time to write, developing characters, the revision process, differences between writing novels and short stories, and more!
ABOUT THE BOOK:
A couple sets off on their first long weekend together with romantic-or murderous-intentions. A recently divorced father attempts to jump-start his life by performing as John Lennon in a Beatles cover band. A young woman becomes obsessed with a sweepstakes contest in the wake of her roommate's sudden death.
How to Make Paper When the World Is Ending features literal ghosts, spiritual ghosts, charming ghosts; ghosts that are dead ends and ghosts that are still living; the ghosts of what might yet be and the ghosts of what might have been. How is each of us shaped by what haunts us?
As Entropy Magazine noted of her first collection, Dallas Woodburn is a master of writing stories that "never cease to surprise or carry a wave of emotional impact." With its ambitious scope and resonant themes, How to Make Paper When the World Is Ending is another deeply felt, captivating collection of stories that will linger long after the final page.
43 min - Episode 67: Interview with Iris March
I am delighted to share a brand new episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast where I sat down with my friend Maureen Wise, pen name Iris March @searchingformysteries, to chat about her fantastic debut “succulent sleuth” cozy mystery novel THE BROKEN BRIDGE.
Discussed in this episode:
- How she brought her passions for cozy mysteries, for plants, for sustainability and all of that into her writing and to her novels
- The background behind her writing of The Broken Bridge
- Her writing process and how she was able to get it out and not take years
- How she kept herself accountable while writing
About Mauree, aka Iris: Iris March has a reputation for killing house plants and now she’s writing stories about people getting killed. Coincidence? Perhaps not. Iris has worked in the sustainability field her entire career and is usually either reading a book or is on a trail. She lives in Ohio with her husband, son, and three cats.
35 min - Episode 66: 10 Tips to Crush Your Book Launch
I am excited to share a brand new episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, which is very much a day-in-the-life episode because it is all about the week before book launch. And guess where I am right now in my life?? I am LIVING the week before book launch! My short story collection How to Make Paper When the World is Ending comes out on Tuesday!
In this episode, I share my top 10 tips to make the most of the week before your book launch. Click here to download the free PDF with all 10 tips!29 min - Episode 65: Interview with Vanessa Hua
Vanessa Hua is a journalist for the San Francisco Chronicle and best-selling novelist. Her latest novel, FORBIDDEN CITY, tells the story of a teenage girl from a small village who is selected to serve the Communist Party and Chairman Mao at the start of the Cultural Revolution in China. Vanessa and I met nine years ago when we were both Steinbeck Fellows at San Jose State University, and she is a true champion of other writers. It has been such a thrill to watch her soar.
Discussed in this episode:
- Her new novel Forbidden City
- How she got into writing
- How the topic of her new novel was born and her writing and research process
- Her evolution as an writer
About Vanessa:Vanessa Hua is an award-winning, best-selling author and columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle. Her novel, A River of Stars, was named to the Washington Post and NPR’s Best Books of 2018 lists, and has been called a "marvel" by O, The Oprah Magazine, and "delightful" by The Economist. Her short story collection, Deceit and Other Possibilities, a New York Times Editors' Choice, received an Asian/Pacific American Award in Literature and was a finalist for a California Book Award, and a New American Voices Award. Her latest novel, Forbidden City, was called “magnificent” by Publisher’s Weekly, and was published on May 10, 2022.25 min - Episode 64: Why are pre-orders so important?
I am delighted to share a brand-new episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, all about pre-orders and why they matter so much to authors!
In this episode we discuss…
- what is a pre-order
- why having a pre-order option is important
- marketing and promotion ideas for your pre-order
- sneak peek into my preorder campaign for my new short story collection that is being published at the end of June
Grab your favorite snack and settle in for this magical episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast.
37 min - Episode 63: Interview with Jessica Thompson
In this week’s episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I got to sit down with Jessica Thompson all about how she combined her love of mysteries and baking and found her perfect genre!
Jessica is an absolute delight and it was so lovely to hear about…
- her love of cooking
- how she found the right genre as a writer
- how to find true happiness in life and in the writing process
Grab your favorite snack and settle in for this magical episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast!
About Jessica:When Jessica discovered mystery novels with recipes, she knew she had found her niche.Now Jessica is the author of the Amazon best-selling culinary cozy mysteries "A Caterer's Guide to Love and Murder" and “A Caterer’s Guide to Holidays and Homicide." To be published in 2022 is an anthology of short stories that she is curating. She is active in her local writing community and is a member of the Writers’ League of Texas and the Storymakers Guild. As an avid home chef and food science geek, Jessica has won cooking competitions and been featured in the online Taste of Home recipe collection.Jessica is originally from California, but now has adopted the Austin, Texas lifestyle. She enjoys living in the suburbs with her husband and young children, but also enjoys helping her parents with their nearby longhorn cattle ranch.29 min - Episode 62: Having Cheerleaders in your Writing Life
This week’s episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast is dedicated to a very special person in my life, on his birthday: my Dad! I talk about what he has meant to me as a writer, how he's been so instrumental in my career and how he inspires me to find joy in the ups and downs of the creative life.
In this episode I talk about…
✨the importance of having a cheerleader in your corner✨how my dad has been instrumental to my success as a writer✨examining your ingrained beliefs about making a career as a writer and letting go of the ones that do not serve you✨affirmations from me to you to cheer you on!30 min - Episode 61: Interview with Robert Gwaltney
A graduate of Florida State University, Robert Gwaltney resides in Atlanta, Georgia. By day, he serves as Vice President of Easter Seals North Georgia, Inc., a non-profit organization that strengthens children and their families during the most critical times in their development. Through his non-profit work, he is a champion for early childhood literacy. Robert also serves as Fiction Editor for The Blue Mountain Review. In all the hours between, he writes. The Cicada Tree is his debut novel.
DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:
✨how Robert makes time for his passion for writing even with a busy life and demands of a day job
✨the importance of finding support and community
✨leaving room for your intuition to speak to you throughout the writing process
✨behind-the-scenes of Robert's award-winning debut novel THE CICADA TREE
RESOURCES:
Robert's website: https://robertlgwaltney.com/
Follow Robert on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertgwaltneyjr/
26 min - Episode 60: What is an ARC and why do I need one as an author?
This week we’re talking all about ARCs! If you’ve never heard this term and are scratching your head, like “not another acronym!” don’t fear. I’ve got you covered!
DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:- What the heck is an ARC, or “Advance Review Copy,” and how is this different from a published book?
- How can an author use ARCs to build credibility and excitement about their book?
- Why are book reviews so important and how can you use an ARC to garner more book reviews?
- Plus, I take you behind-the-scenes in how I used ARCs in my launch of my latest novel Thanks, Carissa, For Ruining My Life – and how you can grab an advance copy of my new short story collection How to Make Paper When the World is Ending!
RESOURCES:
- Get a copy of the my new ARC: email me at dallaswoodburn gmail com
Want more? Join us on Facebook at Book Breakthrough Community, and you can always reach out to me personally at @DallasWoodburnAuthor on Facebook and Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the podcast and your ideas for new episodes. Until next time, happy writing!
35 min - Episode 59: Interview with Angie K. Love
For the past decade and a half, Angie K. Love has had a rewarding career as an Acupuncturist, finding deep fulfillment in helping people heal in body, mind, and spirit. Through her writing, she hopes to bring healing to people's hearts and souls. From an early age, Angie has been an avid reader and prolific writer, and it’s been her lifelong dream to be a published author. Awakening Hearts is her debut novel, and she looks forward to writing many more (her second book is in the works, and she's already mentally plotting the third).
DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:- Angie's past career as an acupuncturist
- Debut of her award-winning new novel
- Her inspiration and thoughts behind her writing
- Her thoughts on writing a sequel and will she will be writing one
- Angie's advice to other authors
RESOURCES:Angie’s Website
Follow Angie on InstagramWant more? Join us on Facebook at Book Breakthrough Community, and you can always reach out to me personally at @DallasWoodburnAuthor on Facebook and Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the podcast and your ideas for new episodes. Until next time, happy writing!
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About Thriving Authors Podcast
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Welcome to the Thriving Authors Podcast, where we delve into all aspects of what it takes to get your dream book out of your heart, onto the page and into the world, connecting with a wide audience of…
readers. On this podcast, you will find behind-the-scenes lessons from my own book-writing and publishing journey, interviews with successful published authors, and tips and advice you can start using today to move you forward in your writing life.