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Author, pirate, and return guest Liz Shipton stops by to talk about engaging in real-world issues through speculative fiction with a focus on humor and female rage, and how those aspects impacted the overall message of her story.

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Check out Liz's fantastical adventures on her website:
https://lizshipton.com/

Grab a copy of her books here:
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Author and journalist Sheila Yasmin Marikar swings by to discuss the pros of using vacation as your story setting, how you can create a deeper exploration of characters in unfamiliar places, and why it is the perfect vehicle for tension and drama.

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Learn more about Sheila on her website:
https://www.sheilayasminmarikar.com/

Grab your own copy of the beach-y and thrilling Incidentals:
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Writer and teacher Melanie Dobson talks about the nuances of writing dual timelines, why the connections of past and present are important, and gives advice on how to make each time period you include standout while still weaving together.

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Find more on Melanie's website:
https://melaniedobson.com/

Check out The Lost Story of Via Belle and her other works:
https://melaniedobson.com/books/the-lost-story-of-via-belle/

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Shakespeare scholar and author Caroline Bicks discusses her book, Monsters in the Archive, the insights she learned searching through Stephen King's archives, and analyzes what makes us so attracted to the horror genre.

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Learn more about Caroline on her website:
https://carolinebicks.com/bio/

Get your own copy of Monsters in the Archive for a deeper dive into Stephen King's early editions:
https://carolinebicks.com/books/

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Author and educator A.A. Sekhon stops by to discuss writing openings that grab readers' attention, the best way to avoid overwhelming your audience, and how she did this in her own book, Assumptions.

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Visit A.A.'s website:
https://assumptionsbook.wordpress.com/

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Learn more about A.A.'s writing journey and historical knowledge:
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Author and educator April Reynolds stops by to talk about her book, The Shape of Dreams, how she tackled the nuanced concepts of justice and injustice, and how other writers can also do the same in their own stories.

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Find out more about April's story:
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/2267230/april-reynolds/ https://www.sarahlawrence.edu/faculty/mosolino-april-reynolds.html

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https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/705380/the-shape-of-dreams-by-april-reynolds/

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Author and educator Lori Carlson-Hijuelos stops by to talk about her new memoir, A Writing Marriage, the impacts of grief on her life and writing, and how she is focusing on a new period of "reconstruction" in this special episode of Writing and Editing.

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Learn more about Lori's journey here:
https://lorimariecarlson.com/bio.html

Grab your copy of A Writing Marriage:
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Author and boat captain Connie Mann discusses creating daring adventures on the page, the allure of these treasure hunt narratives, and gives advice on how to keep the story from dragging along in between the action.

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Learn more about Connie on her website:
https://www.conniemann.com/

Discover all of the exciting secrets within The Liar's Treasure:
https://www.conniemann.com/books/

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Returning guest and author Jean Burgess is back to discuss drawing inspiration from real life for novels, when to research for accuracy and when you can fill in the lines, and how this is all blended together in the genre of retro fiction.

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Swing by Jean's website and grab a copy of Navigating Her Next Chapter:
https://www.jeanburgessauthor.com/

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Author and writing coach Marilyn McEntyre stops by to discuss the little ways that can kickstart your author journey, what allowing yourself creative writing freedom can do, and how really exploring your style makes all the difference.

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Find more advice on Marilyn's website:
https://www.marilynmcentyre.com/

Check out her wide selection of books:
https://www.marilynmcentyre.com/books

Get in touch with Marilyn about her writing workshops:
https://www.marilynmcentyre.com/contact