Writer Groupie Podcast

Hey, WG fans! This episode sort of kicks off new and great things for the podcast. In this episode (AUDIO ONLY!) I actually have an introduction to the show, information for writers, what’s coming next from me, and so on. I think you will be greatly informed, and entertained, so be sure to listen to the AUDIO ONLY version for the latest and greatest. (it was too much editing to do another video with me chatting about upcoming stuff so it will always be on the AUDIO ONLY version of the show. See the audio link below.

This show also kicks off the rest of the year for Writer Groupie Podcast. I will have a guest EVERY WEEK! You can see the upcoming list on the WG page here and I hope you enjoy each episode!

Now off we go, and on with the show!

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Award-winning author JEANNE LYET GASSMAN lives in Arizona where the desert landscape inspires much of her fiction. She holds an MFA in Writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts and has received fellowships from Ragdale and the Arizona Commission on the Arts. Her debut historical novel, BLOOD OF A STONE (Tuscany Press) received a Bronze 2015 Independent Publishers Book Award in the national category of religious fiction. Her work has appeared in Hippocampus Magazine, Hermeneutic Chaos Literary Journal, Red Savina Review, The Museum of Americana, Assisi: An Online Journal of Arts & Letters, Switchback, Literary Mama, and Barrelhouse, among many others. In addition to writing, Jeanne also teaches creative writing workshops for libraries and community groups.

She is full of great information and inspiration for authors, so I am excited to have her on Writer Groupie Podcast.

In this episode, we discuss her journey as an author of historical (biblical) fiction for this recent release.

SHOW NOTES:

In this episode, we learn about:

* Jeanne’s writing journey with Blood of a Stone, her first novel, and how she obtained her MFA in creative writing and how that influenced her journey.

* How entering a contest ultimately led to a publishing contract

* The genre placement of her novel, Blood of a Stone, into the historical thriller category

* How her publisher, Tuscany Press, provided her with a historical researcher (Sean Burrows)r for the details in her book, and how working with him helped to shape Blood of a Stone.

* We discuss haruspication and what it is pertaining to biblical times. Believe me, this became my new word of the day. I totally intend on using it in a book at some point.

* Jeanne talks about her work with a publisher/editor and how it helped her create a better book. Erik Rikstad, her editor, has some literary work out there of his own.

* Insight on who Jeanne would cast in the movie of Blood of a Stone – Go here to see the actor she would cast as Demetrios

* Inspiration from Jeanne for an aspiring author, including tips from her MFA program.

* Insider info on Jeanne’s life as a violinist.

* Details about what’s coming next for Jeanne, the writer, a novel titled Double Sun, and how the title came to be (hint: it’s based on real history!)

BONUS! At the end of the video, Jeanne gives us information about the cover art, the artist, and the dagger on the front of Blood of a Stone and its history.

How to Write More Books

In this flyby edition of Writer Groupie Podcast, I talk about how to get more books out of you. And you don’t have to even write fast to accomplish it.

Check out this podcast, and I hope it encourages you.

Writer Groupie Podcast brings you discussions, insights, and insider details on planning, producing, promoting, and profiting as a writer.

Welcome to Writer Groupie!

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Thanks for listening! You can find show notes, contact form, and more at http://www.kimsmithauthor.com/writergroupie

I was far too exhausted to type out a long post-so I created a flyby episode for Writer Groupie instead. Needless to say, I am full of things to come for all my fans and followers. Why else do you think I haven’t been posting?

Here it is, short though it may be. It is still full of some stuff you may be interested in – all that coming soon stuff you love!

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Writer Groupie Podcast brings you discussions, insights, and insider details on planning, producing, promoting, and profiting as a writer.

Welcome to Writer Groupie!

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Thanks for listening! You can find show notes, contact form, and more at http://www.kimsmithauthor.com/writergroupie

Robert Williscroft is a fantastic science fiction author, speaker, and professional whose latest novel, Slingshot is now available on Amazon for pre-order. Robert is full of great information and inspiration for authors, so I am excited to have him on Writer Groupie Podcast.

In this episode, we discuss his journey from idea to story, and upcoming events.

SHOW NOTES:

* Discussion about what sent him off on a writing journey that ultimately became Slingshot.

* Details about what a space slingshot is (or could be/will be one day!)

* Inside info about the sequel to Slingshot, The Starchild Compact.

* Slingshot purchase details and a plea for reviews.

* Information about the making of Robert’s short story (coming soon) called Daedalus, a mashup of modern man’s wingsuits and other fantastic elements, and how it may be coming out from Analog!!

* Insider details about the Space Launch Loop, aka a sub-group focused on space elevators, and their current conference called the International Space Elevator Conference in Seattle and Robert’s feature presentation of Slingshot.

* Robert shows off his swag for the con and invites Writer Groupies to come and check it out.

* Robert’s writing style with what if? and using real science

* And MUCH MUCH MUCH MORE!!!

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Find Robert Williscroft at his site at http://www.argee.net

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Judy Alter is a fantastic mystery author whose latest mystery, Desperate for Death is now available. She is full of great information and inspiration for authors, so I am excited to have her on Writer Groupie Podcast.

In this episode, we discuss her journey as an author and how publishing has gone for this recent release.

SHOW NOTES:

* We learn about Judy’s journey as a writer, beginning with short stories

* She tells us about her series, the Kelly O’Connell mysteries, and the character of Kelly

* We learn why some of her covers have a Western flair

* Insider info on Sisters in Crime/Guppies online group

* Inspiration about the publishing industry and how it has changed by accepting self-publishing and ebooks

* Judy’s thoughts on the mystery genre today

* How plausible does a mystery have to be?

* Her advice for an aspiring author

Judy Alter

Find Judy Alter at her site at http://www.judyalter.com

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You can also subscribe to this podcast in iTunes HERE

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Thank you for visiting Writer Groupie Podcast! For more writing information and education, try the Articles page (from the home page click on Articles for Writers).

Like this site? Subscribe to my blog via a subscribe button on any page, or here at my RSS feed and never miss another episode or informative blog post.

Follow me on Twitter.

Join the Facebook group “Writing Motivators”