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Sign My Book: A Peek Inside the Writer"s Mind

If you"ve ever been curious about the magic that happens between the pages of a book or the unique stories behind the stories, Sign My Book is the podcast for you. Join host Lisa McFadden as she sits down with a diverse range of authors, from best-selling novelists to emerging voices, to uncover the inspirations, challenges, and intricacies that define their writing careers. "Sign My Book" goes beyond the book jacket, offering listeners an intimate look at the personalities and passions of the

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00:57:03

Book Marketing for Authors with Jenn DePaula

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2025/11/20

In this episode of Sign My Book, I’m talking with book marketing and social media expert Jenn DePaula, who’s been helping authors, musicians, and creatives build their platforms for over 25 years. Jenn started in the music industry just as everything was shifting to digital, and she’s carried those lessons into the publishing world helping authors move beyond “I’ll just run some Facebook ads” into sustainable, long-term marketing that actually sells books.We dig into what really matters for authors

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Kelly & Megan Anelons on Screenwriting Partnerships,...

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2025/10/23

This week on Sign My Book, I sit down with the hilarious and talented mother–daughter writing duo Kelly and Megan Anelons, an award-winning screenwriting team and Nicholl Fellowship finalists. Megan is a former creative executive turned Booktokker and co-writer, and her mom Kelly co-writer. Together they share how they’ve built a thriving creative partnership that’s as honest as it is funny.We dive into everything from navigating the film industry and writing competitions to leaving Hollywood yet

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00:43:22

S3E5: Jessica Lancaster Talks Creative Writing,...

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2025/10/09

This week on Sign My Book, I sit down with Jessica Lancaster—journalist, editor, writer, and founder of Musings & Company, a boutique studio for freelance editing and book cover design. Jessica shares her path from corporate sales to a newsroom, then into indie publishing—where she now helps authors polish their manuscripts without changing their voice and create genre-accurate covers that sell. We dig into what to look for in an editor (and what to avoid), how anthologies really work, and

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00:41:16

0204: Val Penny Crime Novelist on the Care and...

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2025/09/25

This week on Sign My Book, I chat with Val Penny—an American-born, Scotland-based crime fiction author behind the DI Hunter Wilson police procedurals (Edinburgh) and the Jane Renwick Thrillers (set across Scotland). Val shares how illness unexpectedly rerouted her life toward writing, the serendipitous (and very funny) road to her first book deal, and why rejection letters aren’t personal—they’re about fit.We dig into series worldbuilding, character naming (including a brilliant Ethiopian detective

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00:31:47

0203: How USA Today Bestseller Michele Pariza Wacek...

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2025/09/11

This week on Sign My Book, I sit down with USA Today bestselling author Michele Pariza Wacek (MPW) to talk about her twisty, clean mysteries—spanning psychological thrillers and cozy mysteries—all set in her fictional Wisconsin world. Michele shares how her series are cleverly interconnected: The Secrets of Redemption (9-book thriller foundation) spun off The Charlie Kingsley Mysteries (’90s coziest of cozy—tea, small town, quirky neighbors), which then spun off her newest series, Redemption

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00:36:40

Jenna Maeson: Building a Self-Publishing Career with...

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2025/08/28

This week on Sign My Book, I chat with author Jenna Maeson, who has turned her lifelong love of storytelling into a thriving self-publishing career. From writing picture-stories as a child to releasing four novels in less than a year, Jenna’s journey is packed with lessons about creative discipline, burnout, and the balance between writing for the market and writing for yourself.In our conversation, Jenna opens up about how she found the courage to publish after turning 40, the role her mentor

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00:41:25

0201: How Kimberly Webb Turned a Classic TV Favorite...

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2025/08/14

This week on Sign My Book, I sit down with romantic comedy author Kimberly Webb, whose lifelong passion for storytelling has taken her from writing fantasy retellings in high school to launching her latest adventure-filled rom-com, Jillian’s Island. Kimberly shares how she wrote 15 novels in just six years, why she stepped away from writing to focus on family, and how she reignited her creative spark to become a full-time indie author.We dive into the inspiration behind Jillian’s Island—a fresh,

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00:38:06

023: Crafting Mythical Worlds, Romance, and Writing...

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2024/09/23

In this episode, host Lisa McFadden chats with author Annette Miller as she shares her journey from aspiring writer to published author, and discusses her passion for the fantasy, supernatural, and science fiction genres. She dives into her Angel Haven series, highlighting its mythical beings, unconventional heroes, and the importance of happy endings in romance. Annette explains her writing process, blending planning and spontaneity, and using Pinterest for inspiration. She also touches on

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00:47:22

Exploring the Depths: Sara Zavacki-Moore's Writing...

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2024/09/03

Want to learn how to overcome creative blocks and tap into your intuition as a writer? Tune in as Sara Zavacki-Moore, a certified hypnotherapist and author, reveals how hypnosis and mindfulness can help you open up your creativity and learn trust your instincts.In this episode, Lisa interviews Sara Zavacki-Moore, a hypnotherapist and author. They discuss Sara's journey into writing and how she became interested in hypnotherapy. They also explore the intersection of writing and hypnosis and the

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00:54:52

21. From Articles to Books: Lori Pollard-Johnson's...

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2024/08/15

Lori Pollard Johnson discusses her writing journey, including starting with children's books, transitioning to writing articles, and eventually publishing cozy mysteries.In this week’s episode, Lori Pollard Johnson shares her writing journey, starting with children's books and then transitioning to writing articles for various publications. She talks about her inspiration for her first book, Toxic Torte, and how she developed her writing process over time. Lori also discusses her

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00:53:41

Writing From The Shadows: Historical Mysteries w/...

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2024/06/06

In this week’s episode, we meet with historical fiction and mystery author, Mary Kendall. Mary lived in old (and haunted) houses growing up which sparked a life-long interest in history and story-telling. She earned degrees in history related fields and worked as an historian for many years. Her fiction writing is heavily influenced by the past which she believes is never really dead and buried. Fueled by black coffee and a possible sprinkling of Celtic fairy dust, she tends to find inspiration in

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00:39:37

Navigating the Self-Publishing Journey with Felicity...

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2024/05/23

Felicity Green is a self-published author of the Scottish Witches Mysteries, a paranormal cozy mystery series set in Scotland. Each book in the series focuses on a different witch in the coven, each with a unique magical ability. The fifth book is set to be released May 23rd (today!). Felicity started writing seriously after completing her master's in creative writing and has since written around 30-35 books in various genres. She is a plotter but allows room for flexibility in her writing

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Balancing Writing and Life: Nurturing Your Creative...

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2024/05/09

In this week’s episode, I got to interview one of the most inspirational people I know, Jessie Rosen about her new book, The Heirloom. In our conversation, Jessie takes us inside the inspiration behind her book, her writing process, how she tracked not only the plot and story but the main character’s emotional response at each chapter to balance introspection with plot development, receiving notes, writing multiple drafts of a novel, what a vomit draft really is, having a meditation practice as part

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00:52:09

The Art of Comedic Writing with Ali Hassan

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2024/04/25

On today’s episode, author and comedian, Ali Hassan, discusses his experience writing his memoir, ‘Is There Bacon in Heaven?’ and the challenges of transitioning from stand-up comedy to book writing. He shares how his background in comedy influenced his writing process and the importance of connecting creatively with your editor and how they helped to shape his book. He emphasizes the value of learning from failures and embracing the writing process. He goes on to share his love for reading and

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00:55:18

Cozy Magic: A Chat with Author Sierra Cross on...

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2024/03/28

This week, I chat with cozy-fantasy-fiction author, Sierra Cross. She discusses her book series, writing process, and experiences with traditional publishing versus self-publishing. She shares her love for cozy genres and the inspiration behind her Blue Moon Bay Witches series. Sierra also talks about the benefits of using pen names and the creative freedom it provides. She highlights the collaborative process of writing with a friend and the challenges and joys of being a parent while pursuing a

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00:52:21

Bob Saenz Writes Books and Screenplays

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2024/03/14

In this week’s episode, I meet with actor-turned-screenwriter-turned-novelist, Bob Saenz. Bob discusses the importance of having a bucket list, how it can inspire and enrich a writer's work, and how imposter syndrome keeps him humble. Bob shares his journey from acting to screenwriting and the challenges he faced along the way. He talks about the process of writing his novel, Jessica's Vampire Diary, and the joy he found in writing it. Bob also discusses the business side of writing and the

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00:46:17

Gordon Greisman Writes Noir

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2024/02/29

In this week’s episode, I talk with Hollywood screenwriting veteran, Gordon Greisman about his debut novel, The Devil’s Daughter. Gordon fills us in on his book and writing noir set in 1950’s New York City, living in Los Angeles, joining the WGA picket lines in the summer of 2023 and how the life of a working screenwriter has changed. Gordon shares his writing process which may simply be about “doing the work” and not an actual process, the importance of making the decision to write and writing

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01:05:49

Loren Chadima Writes About Acting Technique

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2024/02/15

Today’s guest, Loren E. Chadima is an alumnus of the prestigious AFI’s Directing Workshop for Women. Loren’s films have won several Best Film categories and qualified for the 79th Annual Academy Awards. Loren has also been named one of the “Best Acting Coaches in the United States” by The Federation of American Musicians, Singers, and Performing Artists. Her Intentional Acting technique has helped launch the careers of new actors and helped veteran actors take their careers to the next level.In

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00:59:02

Waka T Brown Writes for Middle-Grade Readers

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2024/02/01

In this week’s episode, I hope you’re ready for an insightful journey into the world of writing as I sit down with the incredible Waka T. Brown. This multi-talented soul takes us through her writing journey, shedding light on her transition from screenwriting to crafting compelling books for middle-grade readers as well as a children’s picture book. She shares with us her experiences with Pitch Wars which helped launch her writing career, and also the intricacies of the publishing process. We’ll

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01:17:31

Lauren Best Writes Poetry

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2024/01/18

In this episode, Lisa interviews poet and voice coach Lauren Best. Lauren shares her journey as a writer, from starting as a songwriter to becoming a poet laureate. She discusses the transformation of her identity as a writer and the impact of her tenure as poet laureate on her creative process. Lauren also explores the intersection of spoken word and poetry, and the different ways she performs her work. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing and nurturing poetry and the validation that comes

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