Memoirs are books that impact not only the writer but the reader as well. Penda talks with us about her "restorative" memoir and the impact it had on her.

To connect with Penda: www.pendaljames.com

Some of our best writing comes from those things that pull on our heartstrings - literally. Tune in as Larada shares some of the stories that mean the most to her... from cookbooks honoring her mother to being part of a biography to leave a legacy.

To get copies of Larada's books: https://laradasbookstore.com/ and on Amazon!

There are times when you are led to write books on topics that may not always bring a smile to your face or make you feel all "warm & fuzzy" while reading. USC Sociology Professor Yazdiha talks with us about what it was like writing her book on race, socio-cultural topics and more founded on the civil rights movement & so much more!

To get a copy of the book: Amazon or Prof Yazdiha's website --

Taking a book to a screenplay or creating a screenplay from scratch is an excellent way to get your foot in the door of the film industry if that's something you're interested in. Tune in as B. Danielle talks with us about pitching and writing... and all that good stuff!

To connect with B. Danielle: IG & FB: @bdaniellewatkins

Books are available on Amazon!!

How many of us have had the opportunity to actually "get away" from everything and be able to do nothing but WRITE???? Cynthia was awarded a residency to do just that and she shares that experience with us!

To get copies of Cynthia's books: Amazon & all distributors!

Writing a book series is challenging for some and super easy for others. Crystal talks with us about how her love of writing led to keeping characters going in the series she creates.

To get connect with Crystal: @authorcrystaldarks and her reading club: @authorcrystaldarksreadingclub -- you can get info on books, upcoming events & how to get her fabulous candles!!!

If you ever wondered just how does a traditional publisher work?? What's the difference between traditional vs self-publishing? We are talking with Fernanda who works directly with the traditional publishers and she breaks it allll down for us!

To connect with Fernanda: https://www.fernandaliterary.com/

Though they may appear similar, there really is a difference in screenwriting and stage plays. Tune in as we talk with Mikaela - the author, playwright & actress! She takes us "behind the scenes" of her author journey and her stage play/screenwriting experiences!

To connect with Mikaela & get copies of her books: www.mikaeladuffy.com

Do you live in an "environment?" When you're asked that question what's your first answer??? Tune in as we talk with Rebecca as she discusses this and how she developed comic books for kids talking about their environment and bringing awareness to this critical topic.

To connect with Rebecca & download the comic books at: www.rebeccabratspies.com.

"Naming Gotham" is available at Amazon & all book sellers!

Hybrid authors are ones we may not hear about too often. Shannon talks with us about that along with her cozy mysteries which talk about food & "who done it?"

To connect with Shannon: www.cozymysteriesbythesea.com

Books are also on Amazon!