Podcast: Writer, Writer, Pants On Fire

Writers talk craft, agent hunt, query trenches, publishing industry, and more. Hosted by Mindy McGinnis.

Mary Robinette Kowal On Writing Disabilities & Book Marketing Outside of the Box

Today’s guest is Mary Robinette Kowal, author of The Spare Man, the Lady Astronaut series and historical fantasy novels, The Glamourist Histories series and Ghost Talkers. Mary Robinette joined me today to talk about what to do when your book marketi…

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Non-Fiction Writer Stacy Ennis On Writing to Make Money

Today’s guest is Stacy Ennis, a number-one best-selling author and book coach, as well as founder of Nonfiction Book School. Stacy joined me today to talk about how being a writer doesn’t necessarily mean you have to follow the path of a starving art…

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Jessi Honard & Marie Parks on Co-Authoring, Pacing a Fantasy, and Responsibly Writing A Diverse Cast

Today’s guest are Jessi Honard and Marie Parks, co-authors of Unrelenting, a fantasy novel that is paced like a thriller, and features a diverse cast of LGBTQ+ characters. The authors joined me today to talk about bringing a business mindset to the p…

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NYT Bestseller Karen McManus On Pacing In Murder Mysteries & Bowing Out of Social Media

Today’s guest is Karen McManus, NYT Bestselling author of multiple YA murder mysteries, including her newest release, Nothing More to Tell. Karen joined me to talk about pacing, plot and motive in murder mysteries, as well as knowing when social medi…

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David Crow On Keeping Memoir Honest, Even When It’s Ugly

Today’s guest is David Crow, author The Pale-Faced Lie, the story of his childhood with a violent felon as a father, and a mentally ill mother. David joined me today to talk about catharsis, forgiving yourself, and keeping your writing honest, even w…

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Lorie Langdon On The Long Haul & Hard Grind of A Writing Career

Today’s guest is Lorie Langdon, author of the Happily Never After series from Disney. Lorie joined me today to talk about ups and downs of a career, finding non-traditional routes to income, and how social media creates the illusion of success… eve…

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Dr. Tara T. Green On Black Women As Activists, Performers, and Women With Desires

Today’s guest is Dr. Tara T. Green author of Love, Activism, and the Respectable Life of Alice Dunbar-Nelson as well as See Me Naked:Black Women Defining Pleasure During the Interwar Era. Dr. Green joined me today to talk about black women throughout…

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Tetyana Denford On Writing The Child of Ukraine and Talent vs. Timing

Today’s guest is Tatanya Denford, author of The Child of Ukraine, a fictional narrative based on a long-kept family secret. Tatanya originally self published her book, only to find traditional publishing came calling when the marketability of the narrati…

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Tess Gerritsen On Writing A Series & Pleasing Your Fans… Or Not

Today’s guest is the internationally best-selling author Tess Gerrtisen whose 13th book in the Rizzoli & Isles Series, Listen to Me, releases this month. Tess joined me today to talk about writing such a beloved series for so long, keeping the characters…

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Jamie Lyn Smith On Writing Appalachia & Short Stories

Today’s guest is Jamie Lyn Smith, author of Township, a collection of short stories set in Appalachia. Jamie joined me today to talk about writing literature of place, the art of the short story, and ways to make money on your short fiction. 
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