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Authors" Alcove: The Writing Corner

Welcome to The Writing Corner with Authors" Alcove, a dynamic spinoff of our original podcast dedicated to empowering aspiring authors! In this series, we bring together seasoned authors, editors, and marketers to share invaluable insights, tips, and strategies for achieving success in the world of writing. Whether you"re just starting your journey as a writer or seeking to elevate your craft to the next level, join us in The Writing Corner as we explore everything from honing your storytelling

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00:12:18

Writing Fantasy with Eric Johnson: Trials of Boromir

Authors" Alcove: The Writing Corner ·

2024/05/01

US Army veteran and author Eric Johnson Eric Johnson. He writes military science fiction, such as his series 2-4 Calvary Series, steampunk, and now has a fantasy series called the Tales of Boromir. The first in the series is the Trials of Boromir. Today we will talking about his transition from science fiction to fantasy, discuss elements of fantasy such as worldbuilding and mythical creatures, as well as where we find inspiration. If you are interested in purchasing their books, you can do so

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00:33:01

Coming of Age Author Andy N Talks Writing, Poetry,...

Authors" Alcove: The Writing Corner ·

2024/04/29

Coming of age author Andy N, talks about writing, poetry and podcasting. He is a poet, author, musician, and fellow podcaster. His entire life he has been writing poetry, and has published many full-length poetry books throughout his career. Very recently, he published his debut novel, Birth. Birth" tells a story where a young writer's world is full of feeling - joy, sorrow, humor, and even darkness in its cornes. We not only talk about the book, but about writing a coming-of-age story, the

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00:33:01

Urban Fantasy Writing with Andre Jones: City of...

Authors" Alcove: The Writing Corner ·

2024/04/25

Andre Jones, talks about epic and urban fantasy writing, as well as how he mixes science fiction in his work, shares about his new book City of Bridges and his series The Death Wave Chronicles both in the fantasy genre. He is a Royal eighteen years he was a Royal Australian Navy Veteran and served for 18 years. He recently published his book City of Bridges, which will soon be out in audiobook and published the third book in his Death Wave Chronicles. We talked about the writing process, how to plan

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00:21:44

Christian YA Fantasy Author Interview with Glen...

Authors" Alcove: The Writing Corner ·

2024/04/19

Today's Christian YA fantasy author interview with Glen Gabel was very interesting. He is a screenwriter and author who recently published his debut YA fantasy novel, The Soothsayer. Although his work is not strictly Christian, it does have elements from the Bible and Gaelic Mythology. He graduated from the University of Southern California, worked as a production assistant under Joss Whedon at Mutant Enemy/ Fox, and later worked as a professional copyeditor. Today, we are talking about the

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00:19:56

Author Interview on Writing with Fantasy Writer...

Authors" Alcove: The Writing Corner ·

2024/04/12

In this lively author interview, on writing I had the pleasure of delving into the world of steamy fantasy with the talented Rebecca Maeve Hartwell. Known for her articulate insights and profound understanding of storytelling, Rebecca's background as a developmental editor shines through in the exceptional quality of her work. During this author interview, we explored the intricacies of writing, diving deep into the themes of trauma healing that weave through her captivating series, starting

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00:19:19

Book Editor Interview with Ashleigh McLean: Daughter...

Authors" Alcove: The Writing Corner ·

2024/04/09

I loved my book editor interview with Ashleigh McLean. This was the second time we chatted, the first being about her book. Ashleigh is a writer, proofreader, ghostwriter and editor, who offers her proofreading and editing services with her company Daughter Dog Proofreading and Editing Services. We talked about the different type of editors and what the purpose of each kind is. We discussed such things as making a character sheet in order to catch mistakes and inconsistencies in your book as well as

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00:33:37

Self-Publishing Your Indie Book with Editor and...

Authors" Alcove: The Writing Corner ·

2024/03/29

Author and editor Susan Furber and I talked about self-publishing your Indie book. She is known for writing historical fiction Essense of an Hour and its sequel, We Were Very Merry. She has worked with such publishing companies as Bloomsbury, Routledge, LAD Publishing. She now works with writers as a consultant to help in their self-publishing journey with their Indie books. , helping them publish through both IngramSparks and Amazon KDP. We talk about all aspects of self-publishing. You can work

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00:22:36

Author Interview with Dark Fantasy Writer Brooklyn...

Authors" Alcove: The Writing Corner ·

2024/03/26

My author interview with dark fantasy, illustrator, and publisher Brooklyn Quintana. She is the author of the Fyneas Fog series, which follows a twelve year old prince who learns there are consequences for his actions. Though this is no Harry Potter, it is definitely meant more for adults as this dark fantasy includes many elements. In the author interview she revealed that there will be nine in the series. The first of which is Nine of Swords, and the second, Blood in the Water, which came out in

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00:26:45

Writers Talking about Writing with Urban Fantasy...

Authors" Alcove: The Writing Corner ·

2024/03/20

Agnes Wolfe and Krista Walsh are writers talking about writing. Indie Canadian Epic and Urban Fantasy Author Krista Walsh. She lives with her artist husband (he makes monster heads), her toddler (she loves monster heads), and her epileptic blue heeler (he is a monster). When she is not writing about magic, mystery, found family, and dragons (that sounds a lot like me), she usually readsreads books about magic, mystery, found family, and dragons or plays video games involving the same. Her 20th book

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00:24:22

Author Interview: Literary Fiction novelist Paul Lamb...

Authors" Alcove: The Writing Corner ·

2024/03/15

This Author interview with literary fiction writer Paul Lamb talks about what the literary fiction genre is all about as well as how to get published as a short story author using the site duotrope. Author Paul Lamb wrote the multi-generational character focused novel One Match Fire. It is about the struggles of being a father as well as the struggles of being a son and how they change one another. One Match Fire although may have elements of magical realism is set in the real world, but the

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00:20:24

Marketing for Authors on the Web with Jade Lange...

Authors" Alcove: The Writing Corner ·

2024/03/12

Today I talked Marketing for Authors on the Web with aspiring author and website designer Jade Lange. She also excels in brand design and copywriting. You can find her and her services on her website http://www.jadeflorencecreative.com. She designs Showit websites and templates for people who specialize in adventure. She has also done extensive research on well-structured, strategic websites for authors. She goes into what features every author must have, what services she offers for those who are

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00:27:57

Interviewing Historical Fiction Author Susan Furber...

Authors" Alcove: The Writing Corner ·

2024/03/05

I had so much fun interviewing historical fiction author Susan Furber. Susan Furber is an editor, author, and self-publishing expert. Historical fiction author and editor Susan Furber published her debut novel Essense of an Hour in 2021 and its sequel, We Were Very Merry, in May 2023. While discussing historical fiction, we chatted about the importance of setting, how to research a historical piece, and her experience publishing her book. She was able to give a unique perspective on the writing

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00:33:57

Author Interview with Sci-Fi Coming of Age Writer...

Authors" Alcove: The Writing Corner ·

2024/03/01

My author interview with sci-fi coming of age writer Taffeta Chime was inspiring as she shared about how her sci-fi coming of age books began as short stories written from middle school and late elementary. These sci-fi books evolved into full length novels geared for the coming of age range. Her first book, she won an award due to having published it in high school, and she showed she took control of her own education. You can follow her on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/TaffetaChime and

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00:24:40

How to Advertise Your Self Published Book Through...

Authors" Alcove: The Writing Corner ·

2024/02/23

Michelle Glogovac teaches you how to advertise your self published book through podcasts. She is an award-winning podcast publicist who helps writers advertise their self-published books She is the owner of the MLG Collective, which you can find at mlgcollective.com, and the author of How to Get On Podcasts: Cultivate Your Following, Strengthen Your Message, and Grow as a Thought Leader Through Podcast Guesting. She will share with us how authors can utilize podcast interviews to grow their author

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00:22:41

Dystopian Author Interview about Climate Change with...

Authors" Alcove: The Writing Corner ·

2024/02/21

What a privilege it was to talk in this dystopian author interview with Young Adult Dystopian author A.E. Faulkner. This writer covers the hefty topic of climate change, without being too preachy in her series The Nature Fury. She also has contributed to the climate change anthology series The Gaia Anthology. Her character was so well-liked another author has asked to continue her character's story in his own telling.The Nature Fury will be a five part series with the first two already out

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00:24:36

Great Read in Womens Literature with Magical Realism...

Authors" Alcove: The Writing Corner ·

2024/02/16

The Extraordinary Anna Parke by Melanie Murphy is a great read in womens literature with magical realism! This is a great read with just a touch of magic. Like a womens literature, this book strongly develops the emotional tension and relationships women's literature is known for. Melanie Murphy when she isn't writing, she has her nose in a good book, cheering her two boys at their little league gams, and her toes in the sand. She lives in a great community called Massapequa Park, in Long

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00:21:24

Writing about the Found Family Trope with Ana...

Authors" Alcove: The Writing Corner ·

2024/02/14

Urban fantasy author Ana Michelle discuss writing about the found family trope, and the importance of emphasizing found family. Ana Michelle, an urban fantasy author, recently published the second in her Long Live the Queen Series. She also has begun a series on the seven deadly sins and its counterpart, beginning with Pride and Humility. We also discuss the challenges of writing urban fantasy, the inspiration behind writing her newest series, and her debut series the Gemstone Witch Series. You

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00:23:06

Writing Fiction with Author A.D. McLean (Writing...

Authors" Alcove: The Writing Corner ·

2024/02/12

Agnes Wolfe chatted about writing with historical fiction author A.D. McLean. We discussed writing from the historical fiction setting of the Amazon, as well as doing research for writing historical fiction, and plotting from the perspective of an author who is also an editor. Ashleigh McLean is not only an author of the Last Amazon series, but also an editor with Daughter Dogs Proofreading and Editing Services. You can visit her website at https://daughterdogsproofreadingandeditingservices.com/

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00:28:53

Author Interview with WWII Memoir Writer Felice Hardy

Authors" Alcove: The Writing Corner ·

2024/02/01

Author Felice Hardy, writer of the very personal memoir The Tennis Champion Who Escaped the Nazis, wanted to learn about her Grandparents history, and along the way, found a story worth sharing that begins just before World War II and follows the life of her grandparents. She discusses how she researched and those who were able to help during this discovery. Felice Hardy is also a journalist and Amazon No.1 Bestselling author. As a travel writer, Felice has toured the world for various

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00:35:08

Writing Engaging Dialogue In Our Story with...

Authors" Alcove: The Writing Corner ·

2024/01/17

My author interview with developmental editor Rob Bignell taught me so much about writing engaging dialogue during story telling. Rob is a long time editor and author, talks about how we can write tighter dialogue. He teaches us what to avoid, what to include, and what to watch out for. We discuss such things as avoiding filler dialogue and how it stops the story from moving forward. Moving our story forward is our main objective regardless of the scene. We also discuss how conversation in books

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