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Writer"s Chat

Chicken House Press

Chicken House Press owner/operator Alanna Rusnak talks about writing. Through the main interview series, First Friday stories (presented on the first Friday of every month) and Racing Home, a series that follows Alanna’s personal journey to completing her next novel. (Launching on Tuesday, November 7 and running weekly.) Interviews are recorded over Zoom on rural internet; please excuse the minor audio glitches.

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54:26

Episode 17 - Teri Stevens

Writer"s Chat ·

2025/09/19

Sitting down with Teri Stevens, author of Makenzie's Ring, a cozy middle-grade summer camp mystery about friendship, family, and the choices we make. We talk about process, writing in community, what it's like to hold your book for the first time, and the unending hustle of marketing. Teri Stevens devoured s’mores and creepy stories as a child during summer camp at Lake Tahoe, CA. Makenzie’s Ring, a ghostly story of friendship and self-discovery, is her debut novel. When she’s not writing or

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51:44

Racing Home 023 - I Launched My Book!

Writer"s Chat ·

2025/05/16

A weekly podcast series, following the journey of writing the fiction series The Path That Takes Us Home by Alanna Rusnak. In this episode: I share the recording of my launch event, complete with a reading, fun tidbits, and a live music performance!Excerpts, deep thoughts, rambles, and shares.In this episode:Stay Social WaterScrivenerPublisher RocketWHEN THE TREES ALL BURNEDPOCKET ROCHELLE 🎶Find all episodes and full show notes at the mother ship

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49:27

Episode 16 - April Sunshine

Writer"s Chat ·

2025/04/18

Sitting down with April Sunshine, author of Sparrow (Into the Grey Book 1), a cozy fantasy about identity, friendship, and the courage to choose your own path. We talk about process, what it's like to release a book when you're out of the country, support systems, what to look forward to in the series, and the trend of smut in fantasy. Toward the end, we opened our Zoom up to some of April's friends and family for a Q&A session and a virtual toast to the novel. Order your copy of Sparrow through

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1:46:02

Episode 15 - Nick Perry

Writer"s Chat ·

2025/01/31

Sitting down with Nick Perry, author of Broken Water, the fascinating story of an atheist who wants to become a priest. We talk about the upcoming release of his debut novel, fostering a love of imagination and books in the young, the merits of a library, identity, Canada's role in literacy and so much more!Order your copy of his book: https://www.chickenhousepress.ca/bookstore/p/broken-waterThis podcast is supported by Scrivener. Typewriter, ring-binder, Scrapbook. Scrivener combines all the tools

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Episode 14 - The 8 Writers Featured in the Sticks and...

Writer"s Chat ·

2024/12/13

On Wednesday, December 11, over a live Zoom event, the eight shortlisted writers from the Sticks & Stones anthology contest hosted by Blank Spaces Magazine and Chicken House Press each shared a portion of their selected stories and then learn together who was the grand prize winner of the $300+ cash prize. With special guests Nikki Berreth, Rose Camara, Andrea Marcelino, Cornelia Mars, Elizabeth Nash, Katrine Raymond, Tara Ross, Kevin Smith and grand prize judge E. Yvonne Pelletier.Pre-order a

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17:20

First Friday Episode 11 - I Used to be a Liar

Writer"s Chat ·

2024/09/06

First Friday is all about telling a personal story from my own life in an effort to allow you to get to know the person behind Chicken House Press a little better. These First Friday stories began as blogs and are now evolving to include audio versions.This is a story about how a penpal taught me to be myself.You can expect a new mini story like this on the first Friday of every month.Theme music is Morning by LiQWYDAd Spots:SCRIVENER

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Episode 13 - Crystal Heidel

Writer"s Chat ·

2024/08/09

Sitting down with Crystal Heidel, owner of Byzantium Sky Press and author of Still Life In Blood. We talk about perception, marketing, author expectations, reading for pleasure, capacity, self-doubt, reciprocal partnerships, being loud, the tension between being an author and a publisher, and so much more.This podcast is supported by Scrivener. Typewriter, ring-binder, Scrapbook. Scrivener combines all the tools you need to craft your first draft. Download a free trial today!This episode is also

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19:14

First Friday Episode 10 - How My Love For John...

Writer"s Chat ·

2024/08/02

First Friday is all about telling a personal story from my own life in an effort to allow you to get to know the person behind Chicken House Press a little better. These First Friday stories began as blogs and are now evolving to include audio versions.This is a story about a mistake I made (for love) and what it cost me.You can expect a new mini story like this on the first Friday of every month.Theme music is Morning by LiQWYDVideo of Alanna at 17, gushing about John TravoltaAd Spots:SCRIVENER

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30:04

Racing Home 022 - Joni Mitchell Made Me Ghost You

Writer"s Chat ·

2024/07/26

A weekly podcast series, following the journey of writing the fiction series The Path That Takes Us Home by Alanna Rusnak. In this episode: where I’ve been, delivering a $100K presentation, crying over Joni Mitchell, beta readers, and taking up space.Excerpts, deep thoughts, rambles, and shares.In this episode:ScrivenerPublisher RocketFREE Recklessly Creative WorkshopJoni Mitchell “Blue”Blank Spaces Magazine, Letter From the EditorFind all episodes and full show notes at the mother ship

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20:09

First Friday Episode Nine - Knee-Deep Prayers

Writer"s Chat ·

2024/05/03

First Friday is all about telling a personal story from my own life in an effort to allow you to get to know the person behind Chicken House Press a little better. These First Friday stories began as blogs and are now evolving to include audio versions.This is a story about a performance art event and how it changed me.You can expect a new mini story like this on the first Friday of every month.Theme music is Morning by LiQWYDAd Spots:SCRIVENERPUBLISHER ROCKET

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23:41

Racing Home 021 - Back it Up, Babe!

Writer"s Chat ·

2024/04/26

A weekly podcast series, following the journey of writing the fiction series The Path That Takes Us Home by Alanna Rusnak. In this episode: backing up your work, beta readers, author websites, imposter syndrome, and a little lullaby.Excerpts, deep thoughts, rambles, and shares.In this episode: ScrivenerPublisher RocketThe Twelve Hour Writing IntensiveFind all episodes and full show notes at the mother ship (https://www.chickenhousepress.ca/writers-chat-podcast) or wherever you listen to your

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23:41

Racing Home 020 - A Friend for the End of the World

Writer"s Chat ·

2024/04/12

A weekly podcast series, following the journey of writing the fiction series The Path That Takes Us Home by Alanna Rusnak. In this episode: progress, accountability partners, projected goals, five year intentions, and my ideal freedom-based business.Excerpts, deep thoughts, rambles, and shares.In this episode: Lauren Best @laurenbest | Lauren’s BestScrivenerRed Brick RoadFind all episodes and full show notes at the mother ship (https://www.chickenhousepress.ca/writers-chat-podcast) or wherever you

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11:07

First Friday Episode Eight - Hit and Run

Writer"s Chat ·

2024/04/05

First Friday is all about telling a personal story from my own life in an effort to allow you to get to know the person behind Chicken House Press a little better. These First Friday stories began as blogs and are now evolving to include audio versions.This is a quick little tale about a station wagon, a kid on a bike, and the moment the two came together.You can expect a new mini story like this on the first Friday of every month.Theme music is Morning by LiQWYDAd Spots:SCRIVENER

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27:21

Racing Home 019 - A Small Change is Really a Big Change

Writer"s Chat ·

2024/03/29

A weekly podcast series, following the journey of writing the fiction series The Path That Takes Us Home by Alanna Rusnak. In this episode: new writing friends, what I'm learning, what is this podcast even for, and my new strategic approaching to this space PLUS a clip from a call with podcasting and vocal coach, Lauren Best.Excerpts, deep thoughts, rambles, and shares.In this episode: Lauren Best @laurenbest | Lauren’s BestScrivenerRed Brick RoadFind all episodes and full show notes at the mother

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1:09:27

Episode 12 - J. T. Maxwell

Writer"s Chat ·

2024/03/15

Sitting down with J.T. Maxwell, author of Red Brick Road, an irreverent, vulgar, hilarious, and moving romp through Oz. We talk about the upcoming release of his debut novel, the process of writing and querying, how to swear well, preparing for reviews, his book tour, and so much more! Order your copy of Red Brick Road through Chicken House Press.J.T. Maxwell has been a storyteller his whole life and has been sitting on the idea for his debut novel since he was very young. It took a global pandemic

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18:30

Racing Home 018 - Hey Kids, Do You Want to See a...

Writer"s Chat ·

2024/03/12

A weekly podcast series, following the journey of writing the fiction series The Path That Takes Us Home by Alanna Rusnak. In this episode: exploring the site of an abandoned Cold War nuclear bunker.Excerpts, deep thoughts, rambles, and shares.In this episode: @mackgiles.realestateScrivenerRed Brick RoadChildren's Writing WorkshopsFind all episodes and full show notes at the mother ship (https://www.chickenhousepress.ca/writers-chat-podcast) or wherever you listen to your podcasts.Interested in

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18:30

Racing Home 017 - How to be Stephen King

Writer"s Chat ·

2024/03/05

A weekly podcast series, following the journey of writing the fiction series The Path That Takes Us Home by Alanna Rusnak. In this episode: what I learned on my writing retreat.Excerpts, deep thoughts, rambles, and shares.In this episode: ScrivenerThe Church in the Wildwood Red Brick RoadPet Sematary Stephen King on Writing Children's Writing WorkshopsFind all episodes at the mother ship (https://www.chickenhousepress.ca/writers-chat-podcast) or wherever you listen to your podcasts.Interested in

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11:07

First Friday Episode Seven - How to Spit in Your...

Writer"s Chat ·

2024/03/01

First Friday is all about telling a personal story from my own life in an effort to allow you to get to know the person behind Chicken House Press a little better. These First Friday stories began as blogs and are now evolving to include audio versions.This is a quick little tale about when fifth grade me — just as the title suggests — spit in my crush’s faceYou can expect a new mini story like this on the first Friday of every month.Theme music is Morning by LiQWYDAd Spots:SCRIVENERRED BRICK

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20:39

Racing Home 016 - The Search for Genre

Writer"s Chat ·

2024/02/27

A weekly podcast series, following the journey of writing the fiction series The Path That Takes Us Home by Alanna Rusnak. In this episode: what I learned on my writing retreat.Excerpts, deep thoughts, rambles, and shares.Find all episodes at the mother ship (https://www.chickenhousepress.ca/writers-chat-podcast) or wherever you listen to your podcasts.Interested in supporting the writing journey? Want to receive a signed copy of the finished book BEFORE launch? Make a donation to the cause by

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21:40

Racing Home 015 - The Cat Dies at the End

Writer"s Chat ·

2024/02/20

A weekly podcast series, following the journey of writing the fiction series The Path That Takes Us Home by Alanna Rusnak. In this episode: what I learned on my writing retreat.Excerpts, deep thoughts, rambles, and shares.Find all episodes at the mother ship (https://www.chickenhousepress.ca/writers-chat-podcast) or wherever you listen to your podcasts.Interested in supporting the writing journey? Want to receive a signed copy of the finished book BEFORE launch? Make a donation to the cause by

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