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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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00:25:27

Writing Horror with Carlos Rivera: The Local Truth:...

Authors" Alcove: The Writing Corner ·

2024/01/15

Carlos Rivera is the author of The Local Truth, the first book in the Horror series White. He describes himself as a Hispanic horror writer, a member of the queer community, and an introverted kid who grew up in Costa Rica during the 80s and 90s. He was one of my favorite authors to talk to; he was very knowledgeable about the craft and insightful about the horror genre. We discussed some typical horror tropes among the themes he chose to write about in his book. You can visit his website at

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00:35:37

Marketing Your Book and Writing Memoirs with Boni...

Authors" Alcove: The Writing Corner ·

2024/01/10

Boni Wagner-Stafford is an award-winning Canadian journalist, editor, author, and founder of the publishing company Ingenium Books, which you can find at http://ingeniumbooks.com. She is also the author of One Million Readers: The Definitive Guide to a Nonfiction Book Marketing Strategy That Saves Time, Money, and Sells More Books and The Best Memoir. We discuss marketing books, what promotional products you need when promoting your book, as well as her book on writing a memoir. You can visit her

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00:21:02

Writing Middle Grade MineCraft Books with Mark...

Authors" Alcove: The Writing Corner ·

2024/01/08

Mark Cheverton has the heart to help kids deal with such high-stress things as anxiety, bullying, and other hard things children go through. His Middle-Grade books were sparked after his own son, who is now an adult, experienced his own about of anxiety and later extreme bullying. He was inspired to begin a series on one of kids’ favorite topics, Minecraft, while also dealing with some very hefty themes. Here, he gives insight into his books and how he went from having catastrophic failures to being

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00:26:18

Writing Historical Fiction with Sammy Beuker: The...

Authors" Alcove: The Writing Corner ·

2024/01/05

Sammy Beuker is a special guest for me, due to being a longtime friend. She is also a mother, wife, and author. Her debut novel The Unfortunate Life of Genevieve Ryder follows a woman in the aftermath of World War II, as she is 22 years old in a situation that most don’t look fondly at. It follows her throughout her life and the decisions she makes. Sammy and I discuss why this book was very special to her, the significance of the setting, and how sometimes the protagonist is the antagonist. You

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00:21:57

What You Need to Talk to About Your Editor with Sian...

Authors" Alcove: The Writing Corner ·

2023/12/27

Sian Smith is non-fiction editor in the UK, who began as a proofreader and now works with all aspects of editing including developmental and/or structural editing. You can work with her or check out her company Sian Smith Editorial at www.siansmitheditorial.co.uk/. We talked about what to look for in an editor, how to prepare the manuscript for editing and what you should discuss with them. Here are the books she recommended Dear Tilly by Rachel Anne Cullen Happiness Within By Miss Tulshi

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00:33:19

Writing Short Stories with Sarah Marie Page: Branding...

Authors" Alcove: The Writing Corner ·

2023/12/26

Sarah Marie Page is an award-winning writer who writes light and fluffy fantasy. Has been featured in Y Magazine, The Advocate, The Crow’s Quill,and Hippocampus Magazine (among others). She does an excellent job of building a brand with her peppy and humorous newsletters and her imaginative TikToks. Even if you were not a lover of the written word, you would be a lover of her personality. We talk about her short story career and her upcoming book! Due to her expertise in social media and mastering

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00:28:39

Story Momentum with the founder of Hart Bound...

Authors" Alcove: The Writing Corner ·

2023/12/22

Rebecca Hartwell, indie author, editor, and founder of Hart Bound Editing, is a lover of words who likes to know how stories work. ⁠. She thrives on helping others achieve their dreams by being able to write amazing stories that impact others and are well-remembered. We discuss story momentum, starting from the beginning to end. She shares the different types of editors in a very clear picture. If you want to work with her you can check her out at her business website She has a

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00:27:59

Writing Science Fiction with JB Yanni: Time Travel,...

Authors" Alcove: The Writing Corner ·

2023/12/19

JB Yanni, a time-traveling Science fiction writer, just published her fourth book in her Time Benders Series. We enjoyed talking about the Fitzgerald siblings as they learn to travel through time and seek to change history so their parents don’t die. The series goes on as they learn the rules of time bending. We also discussed how this passion grew from her desire to empower youth and the importance of networking when promoting your book. You can follow on her author page jbyanni.com and her book

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00:30:13

Writing Science Fiction with Richard Friesen: AI...

Authors" Alcove: The Writing Corner ·

2023/12/13

Richard Friesen is a storyteller at heart and a science fiction author. He has recently published Hero's Welcome and Wetware Wizards, among many others. He enjoys exploring the dangers of AI. We had an in-depth conversation about the rules around robots and what we need to be wary of with AI. He also shared the background of his books! If you want to check out his Amazon author page: https://amzn.to/3RE5ZLQ Web page: http://www.richardfriesen.net/ or his Patreon:

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00:18:53

Writing Fantasy with LC Conn: Realm of Dragons

Authors" Alcove: The Writing Corner ·

2023/12/09

LC Conn, author of Realm of Dragons, shares her writing process and the imaginative world of dragons. She also shares her publishing journey and how she found the perfect publisher. If you are interested in checking out her other works, you can find them here, and if you are interested in purchasing Realm of Dragons (which I recommend), you can find it here. If you liked this episode, please like, subscribe, and leave a comment. If you want to be a guest on my podcast, fill out this form. Follow

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00:20:36

Writing Chick-Lit Fairy Tale Retellings with Stacy Juba

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2023/11/30

Stacy Juba is a chick-lit author who retells fairy tales in her books Fooling Around with Cinderella and Prancing Around with Sleeping Beauty. She shares where she got her inspiration and where she strayed away from the storybook retelling. These lighthearted tales have humor and romance, great for a quick light-hearted read. If you want to follow her, you can find her at StacyJuba.com. If you liked this episode, please like, subscribe, and leave a comment. You can purchase them through the

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00:25:53

Teaching Time Management and Body Language with Stacy...

Authors" Alcove: The Writing Corner ·

2023/11/29

Stacy Juba is an editor and writer who has created courses to help other writers be more effective with their time and many other things, such as writing body language more effectively. I had the privilege to ask her questions about several of these courses. If you are interested in checking out her courses, go to shortcutsforwriters.com. If you want to contact or follow her, check out her website, stacyjuba.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, subscribe, and leave a comment. If you

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00:22:02

Writing Children's Chapter Books with Saloni Surah:...

Authors" Alcove: The Writing Corner ·

2023/11/23

Saloni Surah, an Author, Coach, and Doctor, started writing in 2010 when she was working on her PhD. She writes about magic, fairies, and dragons through the children's chapter book Flora Investigates the Missing Egg. She is a strong character for the 6-10 year old reading age. You can purchase it through Amazon. You can follow her at her website: SaloniSurah.com. If you liked this episode, please like, subscribe, and leave a comment. If you want to be a guest on my show, fill out the form

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00:29:28

Teaching Plot, Introduction, and Conflict with Editor...

Authors" Alcove: The Writing Corner ·

2023/11/21

Rob Bignell is an author of over 55 novels and an editor who has helped over 300 writers with their publishing dreams. He expertly shares his wisdom about plot-building from the introduction to the conflict. He also has published the Quick Read Storytelling 101 series that walks you through every aspect of writing from idea to publishing and beyond. This episode focuses on Devise Your Story’s Plot of the Storytelling 101 Quick Read Series. You can get it free through Kindle Unlimited by clicking

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00:30:54

Writing Coming of Age Psychological Thriller with...

Authors" Alcove: The Writing Corner ·

2023/11/16

Award-winning American author Richard R. Becker recently published his debut novel, a coming-of-age thriller, Third Wheel. He also published a couple sets of psychological thrillers short stories Ten Threads and Fifty States, which won first place in the Spring 2022 BookFest Awards, 2023 Book Excellence Awards, and ABR Book Excellence Awards. He gives tips on publishing through Barnes and Noble and other standard distributors. He also offers unique suggestions on putting your writing first. If you

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00:19:54

Writing Children's Fiction with Dale J. Moore:...

Authors" Alcove: The Writing Corner ·

2023/11/14

Dale J. Moore, who has retired from IT, has found a passion for writing during retirement. He has published six books—a couple of Cozy Mysteries and two in the Bubbles series. The Bubbles series follows a boy and his best friend, a bubble. He discusses how he found an illustrator, what you need to do when working with one, and how to edit his work. You can purchase these books through these affiliate links: Bubbles 1: A Story of Wonder: A Middle-Grade Fantasy Action Adventure Bubbles 2: Danger

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00:25:01

Writing Suspenseful Romance with Cindy Hossain:...

Authors" Alcove: The Writing Corner ·

2023/11/08

Cindy Hossain shared her experience as a suspenseful romance novelist, discussing themes and traditional publishing. She has written a great little book of short stories entitled UnBeknownst to Her. She also has a debut novel, Scrambled Eggs in Venezuela. She answers many questions, including what was the process of traditional publishing like for you, how many queries you have to send before getting accepted, and what surprised you most about the process. If you enjoyed this episode, please

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00:27:03

Teaching Book Marketing with Melanie Herschorn:...

Authors" Alcove: The Writing Corner ·

2023/11/07

Melanie Herschorn is a Marketing Strategist and founder of VIP Book Marketing who has worked with celebrities but found that she prefers the quiet life of book marketing for nonfiction and children's books. She shares the dos and don'ts of advertising on social media and How to Make a Big Impact with Your Book. She shares many of these secrets and more in her book by the same name. She also wrote a book with many other women entrepreneurs, Mission Possible. If you want to book a

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00:23:42

Writing Science Fiction with Matthew Wilson:...

Authors" Alcove: The Writing Corner ·

2023/11/01

Matthew Wilson and I talk about how you can find healing through writing, as he found in Science Fiction Sensing the Swing. (affiliate link) He answers such questions as "In what ways did the writing process help you with your healing?" "What are some things you learned about yourself through your writing?" He was not only a writer of fiction but also an artist. You can check him out on Instagram. If you liked this episode, please rate, subscribe, or leave a comment. I love

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00:31:22

Writing Romantic Fantasy with Chelle Cypress:...

Authors" Alcove: The Writing Corner ·

2023/10/29

Chelle Cypress, a first-time published author, will be releasing her debut novel Unmasking the Curse (buy using this link to support the author and Authors' Alcove)on November 1, 2023. This book is a genre that deals with themes. She best describes the book as a Beauty and the Beast with Pride and Prejudice vibes. She shares that she sees a lot of herself in the main character. Although not an explicit novel, she does touch on topics that may be triggers for people, so definitely check out her

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