Authors of the Pacific Northwest

Episode 20: Leslie Compton;  Naval History Author
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 24 minutes)
:43 - Introduction to Leslie Compton
2:46 - Leslie shares a little bit about herself
3:40 - Leslie shares her book title & the history behind the story
12:26- Leslie & Vikki talk about Leslie's publishing journey with First Steps Publishing
15:00- Leslie talks about support groups & writing groups
17:20  - Leslie shares her inspiration 
18:40 - Leslie reads from Dear Minnie
 
Connect with Leslie Compton
Leslie’s  website: http://www.lesliecompton.com/  
 
Links And Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
First Steps Publishing: 
https://www.firststepspublishing.com/
 
Podcast Music Credits:
Artist: Kevin MacLead
Title: Backbay Lounge
Album: Teh Jazzes, 2017
Website: https://incompetech.com/music/
 
 
Thanks For Listening
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Episode 19: Trish Heinrich; Fantasy, Super Hero, Pulp Fiction Author
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 38 minutes)
:39 - Introduction to Trish Heinrich
2:16 - Trish shares what she wishes Readers to know about her 
3:41 - Trish shares her titles and defines pulp fiction for Vikki 
7:40 - Vikki & Trish discuss world building
8:49 - Trish shares about her journey of independent publishing
12:40 - Vikki & Trish talk about balancing writing and home life
15:07 - Trish & Vikki discuss marketing & working with an artist for cover designs 
20:40  - Vikki & Trish talk about social media marketing and Facebook ads
20:20  - Trish reads from Serpents Sacrifice
 
Connect with Trish Heinrich:
Trish’s website: http://trishheinrich.com
 
Links And Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
Joanna Penn - The Creative Penn website & Podcast:
https://www.thecreativepenn.com
 
Podcast Music Credits:
Artist: Kevin MacLead
Title: Backbay Lounge
Album: Teh Jazzes, 2017
Website: https://incompetech.com/music/
 
Thanks For Listening
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Episode 18: Jon Gosch: Contemporary, Historical, Mystery Author
 
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
 
(Podcast run time 40 minutes)
 
:39 - Introduction to Jon Gosh
1:58 - Vikki & Jon shares about their connections
2:14- Jon shares about his calling as a writer & the power of writing
5:10- Vikki & Jon talk about reading their own work to others as an author 
6:02- Jon shares his titles and the history of his new publishing company; Latah Books
9:30 - Jon shares his experiences with the journey of publishing from self-publishing to finding his own publishing company
14:10 - Vikki asks Jon questions about the publishing company
16:56 - Vikki & Jon talk about regional publishing
18:00 - Jon shares his best marketing tips
24:10 - Jon talks about support groups & finding a great editor
27:00 - Jon & Vikki talk about John’s writing process as an editor
29:50 - Jon shares a glimpse about his next writing project as Vikki and his talk about researching
30:39 - Jon shares the inspiration that keeps him writing
32:02 - Jon reads from Deep, Fire, Rise
 
Connect with Jon Gosch:
Jon’s website: www.jongosch.com
 
Podcast Music Credits:
Artist: Kevin MacLead
Title: Backbay Lounge
Album: Teh Jazzes, 2017
Website: https://incompetech.com/music/
 
 
Thanks For Listening
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Episode 17: Jadie Jones: Adventure & Fantasy Author
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 58 minutes)
:39 - Introduction to Jadie Jones
7:36 - Jadie shares about her writing
9:20- Vikki & Jadie talk about writing in the grey areas
10:00- Jadie talks about when she knew she was an author 
15:20 - Jadie shares her titles and publishing experiences 
21:40 - Vikki and Jadie share examples how writing has saved them
27:40 - Vikki & Jadie talk about the Pacific Northwest and writing in seasons
30:13 - Jadie shares what inspires her
34:20 - Jadie reads from Wildwood
Connect with Jadie Jones:
Jade's website: www.jadiejones.com
Jadie on Facebook: www.Facebook.com/jadiejones1
Jadie on Twitter: www.twitter.com/jadiejones1
Jadie on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jadiejones1
Jadie on Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/jadiejones1
Jadie’s Blog: www.jadiejones.blogspot.com 
 
 
Podcast Music Credits:
Artist: Kevin MacLead
Title: Backbay Lounge
Album: Teh Jazzes, 2017
Website: https://incompetech.com/music/
 
Thanks For Listening
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Episode 16: Anna Bradley:  Historical Romance 
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
 
(Podcast run time 42 minutes)
 
:39 - Introduction to Anna Bradley
2:12 - Anna shares words of wisdom for aspiring authors
3:28- Vikki & Anna discuss finding time to write
3:53 - Anna shares her titles and awards
5:07 - Anna discuss her publishing journey and finding an agent
7:04 - Anna provides advice about finding an agent
9:02 - Anna shares her experiences with working with publishers & collaboration
12:50 - Anna & Vikki talk about marketing
15:58 - Anna talks about her support groups
19:15 - Anna shares what inspires her
20:25 - Vikki & Anna talk about researching for historical fiction
23:45 - Anna reads from More or Less a Countess
 
Connect with Anna Bradley:
 
Anna’s website: www.annabradley.net
Anna on Twitter:  www.twitter.com/annabradley472
Anna on Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/annabradley472
 
 
Links And Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
 
RWA (Romance Writers Association:) https://www.rwa.org
Rose City Romance Writers: http://rosecityromancewriters.com
Author’s Guild:https://www.authorsguild.org
 
 
Podcast Music Credits:
 
Artist: Kevin MacLead
Title: Backbay Lounge
Album: Teh Jazzes, 2017
Website: https://incompetech.com/music/
 
 
Thanks For Listening
 
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Episode 15: Derek Heinz:  Children’s Outdoor Adventure Author
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
 
(Podcast run time 27 minutes)
 
:39 - Introduction to Derek Heinz
2:10 - Derek shares something special about himself for his new readers
3:25- Derek talks about when he knew he was an author
6:32 - Vikki & Derek discuss self-publication & networking
9:18 - Derek discusses his inspiration, writing process, & works in progress
13:57  - Vikki & Derek talk about working with his illustrator, Megan Marie Meyers 
17:39 - Derek & Vikki talk about associations and support groups
21:53 -Derek talks about his future works
24:23 -Derek reads from his work, Together
 
Connect with Derek Heinz:
Derek’s website: http://derekheinzwriter.com
Megan Marie Meyer’s website: http://www.meganmariemyers.com
 
Links And Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
Scrivener: https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener/overview
 
Podcast Music Credits:
Artist: Kevin MacLead
Title: Backbay Lounge
Album: Teh Jazzes, 2017
Website: https://incompetech.com/music/
 
 
Thanks For Listening
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Episode 14: Lynn Brunelle,  4-Time Award Winning Science Author
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
 
(Podcast run time 42 minutes)
 
:37 - Introduction to Lynn Brunelle
1:30  - Lynn shares her early years writing for the Bill Nye the Science Guy; TV Show
2:53 - Lynn & Vikki talk about their educational backgrounds
4:20 - Lynn shares the moment she realized she was and author & her first years in publishing 
6:33 - Lynn gives tips for branding as an author
11:45  - Lynn shares her tips for staying motivated
12:43- Lynn talks about one book title, Moma Gone Geek
15:00 -Vikki & Lynn discuss their children & them growing up with science & the arts
16:15 -Lynn shares about her speaking engagement with the UN Women conference 
19:45 - Lynn talks about her traditional publishing experiences
20:55- Vikki & Lynn discuss collaboration and ownership in publishing
24:12-  Lynn & Vikki talk about social media and tips for managing the social world
27:34 - Lynn talks about her current work; Turn this Book into a Beehive; mason bees; and all things bee
38:00 - Vikki and Lynn talk about obsessions with trees, bees, and stewardship
42:15 - Lynn shares what’s in her future
 
 
Connect with Lynn Brunelle:
Lynn’s website:https://lynnbrunelle.com
 
Podcast Music Credits:
Artist: Kevin MacLead
Title: Backbay Lounge
Album: Teh Jazzes, 2017
Website: https://incompetech.com/music/
 
Thanks For Listening
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Episode 13: Susan Wiggs,  #1 New York Times Bestselling Author
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
 (Podcast run time 29 minutes)
:38 - Introduction to Susan Wiggs
2:10  - Susan shares a bit about her international travels
3:20 - Susan talks about international publishing
4:15 - Susan discusses her titles and the genre she writes
5:55- Susan walks listeners through her 35 years of publishing 
7:35 - Susan talks about the earlier years and finding an agent & her first publishing experience
9:39- Susan shares her advice regarding finding an agent
13:57 -Vikki & Susan discuss Susan’s marketing “machine”
15:05 -Susan shares about her support groups & associations over the years
18:35 Susan talks about her inspiration
20:59 Vikki & Susan discuss work ethics for success 
24:15  Susan reveals new about a movie and TV series based on several of her works
 
 
Connect with Susan Wiggs:
 Susan’s website: http://www.susanwiggs.com
 
Podcast Music Credits:
 Artist: Kevin MacLead
Title: Backbay Lounge
Album: Teh Jazzes, 2017
Website: https://incompetech.com/music/
 
 Thanks For Listening
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Episode 12: Brittney Joy,  YA Fantasy
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
 
(Podcast run time 59:45 minutes)
 
:59 - Introduction to Brittney Joy, YA Fantasy
3:03  - Brittney shares her titles she has published
5:00 - Brittney shares what she wants new readers to know about her right up front
7:29 - Brittney talks about when she knew she was an author
10:30 - Brittney talks about her publishing journey 
14:45 - Vikki & Brittney talk about cover designs 
20:26 - Brittney & Vikki discuss finding & using an editor
25:30 -Brittney talks about finding an agent 
30:20 -Brittney shares tips about marketing & support from other authors
36:15 Brittney & Vikki talk about reviewing books
38:00 Brittney shares her motivation & inspiration
43:15 Brittney reads from Overruled
 
 
Connect with Brittney Joy:
 
Brittney Joy Author Website: http://brittneyjoybooks.squarespace.com/
 
Brittney Joy Author Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brittneyjoybooks
 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/brittneyjoydov
 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittneyjoybooks/
 
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/Brittney_Joy
 
 
Links And Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
 
AAYAA - An Alliance of Young Adult Authors (almost 3000 members)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/YAauthoralliance/
 
Facebook group for author support/questions (Where Brittney found her copy editor):
https://www.facebook.com/groups/masterkoda/
 
Cover Designer for Brittney’s Red Rock Ranch books - Melody Simmons:
https://bookcoverscre8tive.com/home/
 
Cover Designer for OverRuled & OverRun - Regina Wamba:
https://www.maeidesign.com/
 
 
Podcast Music Credits:
 
Artist: Kevin MacLead
Title: Backbay Lounge
Album: Teh Jazzes, 2017
Website: https://incompetech.com/music/
 
 
Thanks For Listening
 
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Episode 11: Peter Gibb, Memoir Author
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
 
(Podcast run time 54 minutes)
 
:59 - Introduction to Peter Gibb, Memoir Author
3:32  - Peter shares what is unique about his writing & memoir writing
5:09 - Peter shares about his journey of becoming an author & Vikki and Peter discuss
the stages of authorship
9:07 - Peter explains the differences between memoir authorship & autobiographical writing
13:45 - Vikki & Peter discuss hybrid publication
20:38 - Peter & Vikki discuss Peter’s insights about mindfulness & memoir writing
27:54 - Vikki & Peter talk about author support groups
34:24 - Peter shares what keeps him going as an author & the idea of writing “what you don’t know about.” 
36:37 - Peter reads from King of Doubt
 
 
Connect with Peter Gibbs:
 
Websites:
https://www.petergibb.org
 
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/petergibbauthor
 
 
Links And Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
 
Wheatmark Publishing: https://www.wheatmark.com
 
National Association of Memoir Writers: http://namw.org
 
Pacific Northwest Writers Association (PNWA:) https://www.pnwa.org
 
Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI:) https://www.scbwi.org
 
Writer’s Digest: http://www.writersdigest.com
 
 
 
Podcast Music Credits:
 
Artist: Kevin MacLead
Title: Backbay Lounge
Album: Teh Jazzes, 2017
Website: https://incompetech.com/music/
 
 
Thanks For Listening
 
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