Creativity sparks differently for each writer... Laura was blessed enough to be able to write on an island and she shares how her "island magic" fell into her lap!

Get Laura's books on Amazon and Barnes & Noble!

To connect with Laura: www.theislandmysteries.com

Inspiration can come from many different sources, right? Alyssa shares with us how she comes up with the unforgettable characters in her newest book, and she also shares some awesome marketing tips!

Her books are available on Amazon!

To connect with Alyssa: IG - @alyssamilani, Tiktok - @authoralyssamilani

Writing your memoir does not mean you have to be a certain age. A memoir is when you write about a certain time or time period in your life that you feel stuck out and you want to share it with others. Dana talks with us about writing her memoir using a ghostwriter and having the book picked up by a traditional publisher.

To get a copy of Dana's book: Amazon, Barnes & Noble and more!

To connect with Dana: www.dananeiger.com

Many of us have written in journals and hid them for away from prying eyes or we used some of the entries for story inspirations/ ideas. Merle shares with us how she took entries from 300+ journals to create 2 volumes of legacy for her family and readers.

To connect with Merle: https://merlersaferstein.com/

Her books are available on Amazon!

Writing solo has its own challenges but writing with a partner or your twin sister???? That is a completely different challenge, right? Tune in as we talk with Joan & Jane who give each other permission to write and live life freely.

To connect with Joan & Jane: https://therapytwins.com/

Welcome to SEASON 5!!! In today's season opener, we talk about the importance of showing up and being consistent. When it comes to writing (or anything) you gotta show up!!! Show up for you & for your readers!

When telling your story, sometimes you have to write it for the reader and not for yourself... or is that wrong? Denora talks with us about deciding to write something that was a little too "spicy" for the people!

You can purchase Denora's books on Amazon!

IG: @mzboone81, FB: @DenoraJeffersonBoone

This is our 100th episode and we are SOOOOO beyond excited! Thank you for being a part of this amazing journey "thus far"... there is much, much more to come! Tune in as we recap episodes annnndddd... we have a very special guest, Adrienne E. Bell, who is celebrating with us!!

Looking forward to sharing another 100 episodes with you!

Your book cover is the very FIRST thing a potential reader will see which means it's got to be on point & outstanding! Iesha shares with us her experience with being a custom book cover designer & why your book cover is so important!

To connect with Iesha & work with her: https://www.ibdesignz.com/

To purchase her books: Amazon (signed copies available on her website!)

Often times certain characters in stories are not placed in the lead role. Kendra shares with us how she makes it her mission to place the "underdog"... the plus size chyk, the taller man and those who might be overlooked as the star of the story!

Books are available on Amazon!

To connect with Kendra: Facebook - @AuthoressKendraSumter