Writers Talking

This week we're talking to memoir writers who have bared all for their readers...and WOW did they get real, raw and vulnerable.

A not-to-be-missed episode if you're in the middle of writing your memoir or just in the planning stages. Kristen Holzapfel and Lisa Barlin shared so much insight into their process as well as some specifics about the focus of their stories - I was honoured to be part of the convo!

If you'd like to get your hands on a copy of Kristen's book, SELFLESS: a social worker’s own story of trauma and recovery, send me an email at [email protected]!

And, if you're an agent or publisher who would like to read Lisa's no-holds-barred manuscript, send me an email at [email protected] and I'll put you in touch!!

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This week we chat with amazing authors Fleur McDonald, Darry Fraser and Lisa Ireland about how they stay connected to the writerly (and readerly!) community - especially as all three of these successful novelists live outside well known capital cities and publishing hubs.

We dive into how they experience connection to their writerly peers as well as readers, how they feel about promoting their work and more. Such a juicy conversation!!

To find out more about each of these authors, check them out here:

Fleur McDonald

W - https://www.fleurmcdonald.com/

IG - https://www.instagram.com/fleurmcdonald

FB- https://www.facebook.com/FleurMcDonaldAuthor

Darry Fraser

W - https://www.darryfraser.com

IG - https://www.instagram.com/darryfraserauthor

FB - https://www.facebook.com/darry.fraser

Lisa Ireland

W - https://www.lisairelandbooks.com

IG - https://www.instagram.com/lisairelandbooks

FB - https://www.facebook.com/lisairelandbooks

Looking for writerly inspo and support? You can...

- Binge the other Writers Talking Podcast eps! 

- Check out Anj's website at https://www.anjanettefennell.com

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Welcome to Season 2 of Writers Talking!!

This season we'll be diving even deeper into real conversations with writers you know well...and those who you might just be learning about for the first time.

In this episode, I chat with Matthew Quick, writer of novels and screenplays, best known for Silver Linings Playbook, which became and Oscar winning movie. After reading his latest book, We Are the Light, and hearing him talk in my book club, I knew I wanted to have a convo about his passion for Jungian analysis, how he moved past a writerly lull and so. much. more.

If you haven't already, grab a copy of his book We Are the Light (sure to be on my top reads of 2023) and check out all of his work via his website at https://www.matthewquickwriter.com

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This week I got to fangirl over Catherine Newman for 40+ minutes (and she managed to answer a few questions about her process when I took a few breaths) LOL

But we had a brilliant conversation about choosing to write memoir-ish fiction, the power of surrendering to the writer you are naturally and surprising me with her stance on multi-book deals (at least for her)!!

Find out more about Catherine and her books here (and then, for goodness sake, buy ALL of them, especially We All Want Impossible Things):

https://www.catherinenewmanwriter.com/

https://instagram.com/catherinenewman

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This week I was absolutely delighted to get to chat with Zibby Owens: author, publisher, media-dynamo and top NYC book-fluencer!! I loved chatting about her process, perseverance and how she approaches non-fiction vs fiction writing.

If you haven't heard of her, you've been missing out!! Check out her books below, look at the stunning Zibby Mag (a literary lifestyle destination), her award-winning podcast, Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books and allll of the other beautiful waves she's creating in the world. The first Zibby Books titles launch in February 2023 and I personally cannot wait!!

Buy books and connect with Zibby here:

https://www.zibbyowens.com/books

https://www.zibbyowens.com/zibby-mag

https://www.zibbyowens.com/podcast

https://instagram.com/zibbyowens

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This week I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Katie Sise, author of 6 novels (and one nonfiction book!), the latest of which is an edge-of-your-seat suspense called, The Break. We chatted about her process, how she structures her stories, where she falls on the Plotter vs Pantser spectrum and so much more! She is a clearly multi-passionate mum-of-four (!) who's also been an actor, presenter and jewelry designer, so creativity runs deep.

To find out more about Katie and to buy her books, check her out here:

https://www.katiesise.com/

https://instagram.com/katiesise

If you have suggestions for the show, please feel free to reach out on Instagram at: https://instagram.com/writers_talking_podcast

Or you can email me at anjanette (at) storyaslife (dot) com

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This week we talk about the interesting similarities (and differences) between approaching academic writing vs creative writing with Katherine Berney and Hannah Robertson, both of whom are PhD candidates! It was fascinating hearing all of the ways they struggle with similar writerly constructs as well as how their passion can help them persevere when the blank page feels overwhelming.

Find out more about Katherine here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-b-503a4b16 https://instagram.com/kat_berney80

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Talking to Emma Grey, Rachael Morgan and Beverley Oakley about writing with neuro-differences...how it affects ideation, productivity and finishing!

To learn more about each of our authors, check out their links!

https://www.emmagrey.com.au

https://facebook.com/emmagreyauthor

https://www.rachaelsmorgan.com

https://www.facebook.com/realzerofox

https://www.beverleyoakley.com

https://www.facebook.com/AuthorBeverleyOakley/

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This week I chat with Lisa Heidke (writing as Lisa Darcy) about her experience writing multiple novels, changing publisher, updating her platform, how she approaches writing and so much more!!

To find out more about Lisa (and buy her books!) click here:

https://www.newauthorscollective.com/site/lisa_darcy

And follow her on social media here:

https://www.facebook.com/lisa.darcy.author/

https://www.instagram.com/lisadarcyauthor/

https://twitter.com/lisadarcyauthor

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This week we're talking about the different ways to plan a writerly life that feels good. Emma, Nina and Anjanette chat about how to go from pantsing to plotting your writing career and what some of the possible income streams might be outside of keeping writing as a part time job or side-hustle-only concept!

If you'd like to find out more about the panelists on today's ep, check out their websites here:

https://www.emmagrey.com.au

https://www.ninadcampbell.com.au

https://www.anjanettefennell.com

Have comments or questions? Email anjanette (at) storyaslife.com

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