Authors of the Pacific Northwest

Episode 10: Eileen Bjorkman, Creative Non-Fiction; Aviation History

Episode 10: Eileen Bjorkman, Creative Non-Fiction; Aviation History
 
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
 
(Podcast run time 38 minutes)
 
1:15 - Introduction to Eileen Bjorkman, Creative Non-Fiction; Aviation History
3:38  - Eileen discusses when she realized she was an author
4:33- Eileen shares the origins of her book and her wiring journey
9:14 - Eileen discusses her genre, creative non-fiction
10:30 - Eileen and Vikki talk about the publishing journey, finding an agent, & small academic presses
15:10 - Eileen & Vikki talk about marketing
19:30 - Eileen discusses support groups, workshops, & networking
23:56 - Eileen shares what inspires her
26:38 - Eileen shares her future works
29:05- Eileen reads from her work, The Propeller Under the Bed
 
Connect with Eileen Bjorkman:
 
Websites:
http://www.eileenbjorkman.com
http://www.thepropellerunderthebed.com
 
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/eabjorkman
https://www.facebook.com/The-Propeller-Under-the-Bed-110169175822842
 
 
 
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 9: Adam Copeland: Historical Fantasy

Episode 9: Adam Copeland: Historical Fantasy 
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 37 minutes)
 
:55 - Introduction to Adam Copeland: Historical Fantasy Author
1:15 - Adam shares his book titles
3:15 - Adam & Vikki talk about Adam’s publishing journey
5:45 - Adam shares the history of his cover designs and employing artists for them
9:30 - Vikki & Adam talk about promoting using a video trailer & other marketing 
10:15 - Adam & Vikki discuss going about finding an agent
12:15 - Adam shares his experiences with pitching to agents
14:10 - Adam & Vikki talk about more marketing tips and requirements for authors
16:10 - Adam discusses attending a toastmaster’s group to polish his public speaking skills
17:38 - Adam talks about support groups & him co-founding NIWA.
20:35 - Adam shares his inspiration 
22:55 - Adam talks about his future works & plans
24: 57 - Adam reads from Ripples in the Chalice
 
Connect with Adam Copeland:
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Echoes-of-Avalon-196323337100482/
Goodreads:https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/129314.Adam_Copeland
Amazon Author Profile:https://www.amazon.com/Adam-Copeland/e/B002XIFMZ0/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1520916984&sr=8-1
 
Links And Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
Deviant Art: https://www.deviantart.com
Meet Up: https://www.meetup.com
Willamette Writers: https://willamettewriters.org
Northwest Independent Writers Association: https://www.niwawriters.com
 
Podcast Music Credits:
Artist: Kevin MacLead
Title: Backbay Lounge
Album: Teh Jazzes, 2017
Website: https://incompetech.com/music/
 
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Episode 8: William Cook: Contemporary Short Story & Fiction

Episode 8: William Cook: Contemporary Short Story & Fiction 
 In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
 (Podcast run time 40 minutes)
 
1:06 - Introduction to William Cook: Contemporary Short Story & Fiction Author
2:28 - Vikki & William discuss what readers should know about him
3:43 - William shares his titles
7:08- William talked about his wife’s paintings
8:21 - Vikki & William discuss his publishing journey
11:30 -William and Vikki talk about marketing for authors
12:20 - William shares with Vikki his author support groups and associations
14:31 - William shares his inspiration
16:07 - Vikki & William discuss the creative “voices” authors experience
18:47 - William and Vikki talk about the concept of “plotters vs. panster”
20:42 - William shares his future works
23:00 - William reads from his short story, Looking at the Sun
 
Connect with William Cook:
 Website: www.authorwilliamcook.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/writerwilliamjcook
Amazon Author’s Page:amazon.com/author/cookwilliam
 
Links And Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
 Willamette Writers: https://willamettewriters.org
Northwest Independent Writers Association: https://www.niwawriters.com
 
Podcast Music Credits:
 Artist: Kevin MacLead
Title: Backbay Lounge
Album: Teh Jazzes, 2017
Website: https://incompetech.com/music/
 
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Episode 7: Trisha Harley McCarthy: Romance

Episode 7: Trisha Harley McCarthy: Romance 
 
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
 (Podcast run time 42 minutes: Adult Content)
 
1:15 - Introduction to Trisha Harley McCarthy
3:19- Trisha talks about her start by writing Fan Fiction
4:37 - Trisha shares the moment she knew she was an author
6:30 - Trisha shares her title
9:25 - Vikki & Trisha discuss her publishing journey
10:52- Vikki & Trish talk about her cover designs 
12:52 - Trisha discusses agents and personal assistants
14:50 - Trisha shares her marketing model 
16:54 - Vikki & Trisha talk about Trisha’s community support & mentoring 
19:38 - Trisha shares her insights about editor’s for hire
20:35 - Trisha reveals what inspires her to keep writing
21:38 - Trisha shares what is in her future
23:14 - Trish reads from Accidentally Love
 
 
Connect with Trisha Harley McCarthy:
 
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/authortrishaharleymccarthy/?hl=en
 
Twitter:
https://mobile.twitter.com/authorthmccarth
 
Website:
www.trisharleymccarthy.com
 
Facebook:
https://m.facebook.com/Trishaharleymccarthy/?ref=bookmarks
 
Amazon Author Page:
https://www.amazon.com/Trisha-Harley-McCarthy/e/B00L6QYR7Y
 
 
Podcast Music Credits:
 
Artist: Kevin MacLead
Title: Backbay Lounge
Album: Teh Jazzes, 2017
Website: https://incompetech.com/music/
 
 
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Episode 6: David R. Jones: Adult Horror

 
Episode 6: David R. Jones: Adult Horror
 
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
 (Podcast run time 31 minutes)
 
1:00 - Introduction to David R. Jones; Adult Horror Author
2:07 - David talks about when he knew he was an author
3:26 - David shares his titles
5:05 - Vikki & David discuss Bigfoot, squirrels, and the PNW
6:23 - David shares about his self-publishing journey
10:17- David shares his thoughts about getting an agent
11:24 - David gives his marketing tips
13:35 - David discusses support & network groups
15:00 - David talks about his inspiration & motivation
17:23 - David reads from The Birthright of Blood
 
 
Connect with  David R. Jones:
 
Web address: www.davidrjonesauthor.com
Email: davidrjonesauthor@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidrjonesauthor/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DavidRJones01
 
 
Links And Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
 
Create Space: https://www.createspace.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 5: Rae Rankin: Children’s Book Author

 
Episode 5: Rae Rankin: Children’s Book Author
 
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
 (Podcast run time 25 minutes)
 
1:04 - Introduction to Rae Rankin-  Children’s Book Author
2:05 - Rae shares the titles she has written
3:01 - Rae & Vikki talk about Rae’s self-publishing journey
8:25 - Vikki & Rae discuss the question about having an agent
9:45 - Rae shares her tips for marketing & cover design 
12:31 - Rae talks about networking & support groups
14:27- Rae shares what inspires her
17: 16 - Rae shares what is planned for her future work
19:24 - Rae reads from her book, Cowgirl Lessons
 
 
Connect with Rae Rankin:
 
Web address: www.raerankin.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raerankinauthor
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/raerankinauthor/
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Cavezzale
 
 
Links And Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
 
Create Space: https://www.createspace.com
Ingramspark: http://www.ingramspark.com
 
Facebook Support Group Suggested by Rae:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1836452183243396/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/130968980816441/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1709351915986546/ 
https://www.facebook.com/groups/AskCherry/
 https://www.facebook.com/groups/ButtInChair/
 
 
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 4: CJ Jones: Paranormal Romance Author

Episode 4: CJ Jones: Paranormal Romance Author
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
 (Podcast run time 32 minutes: Adult Content)
1:48 - Introduction to CJ Jones-  Paranormal Romance Author
2:17 - CJ shares when she knew she was an author
3:30 - CJ & Vikki talk about CJ’s self-publishing journey
5:39 - CJ shares her book title
6:21 - CJ talks about resources she uses to learn her craft of writing better.
8:33 - Vikki & CJ discuss CJ’s cover art
19:45- CJ & Vikki talk about networking with other authors
12:08 - CJ & Vikki discuss getting an agent or not
13:33  - CJ describes her online marketing & promotion journey
15:31 - CJ discusses working with an editor
19:41 - CJ talks about what keeps her motivated as an author
21:23 - CJ reads from her title, "Feeling His Passion"
 
Connect with CJ Jones:
Website: www.cjjonesauthor.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/empathicshifters
Twitter: www.twitter.com/@EmpathicShifter
Instagram: www.instagram/cjjonesauthor
 
 
Links And Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
Savvy Authors: https://savvyauthors.com/blog/
Stephen Kings Book for Authors: https://goo.gl/SY844q
Wicked Smart Designs: https://www.wickedsmartdesigns.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 3: K. Kibbee: Middle-Grade & YA Fantasy Author

Episode 3: K. Kibbee: Middle-Grade & YA Fantasy Author
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 35 minutes)
 
1:05- Introduction to K. Kibbee- Middle-grade & YA Fantasy Author
3:26 - K. Kibbee lists the titles she has published
6:35 - K. Kibbee discusses her publishing choice & journey
8: 55 - K. Kibbee answers more of Vikki’s questions about what steps she took to being published
13:25 - K. Kibbee talks about looking for an agent
15:25 - Vikki & K. Kibbee discuss marketing
20:00 - K. Kibbee talks about support groups and networking
22:35 - K. Kibbee discusses what keeps her going as an author
25:53 - K. Kibbee shares her future plans & what she wants new readers to know about her
27:46 - K. Kibbee reads the first chapter from "Devlin’s Door" 
 
Connect with K. Kibbee:
Email: KKibbeeWrites@Outlook.com
Goodreads: www.Goodreads.com/KKibbee
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/KKibbeewrites
Amazon: www.Amazon.com/author/KKibbee
Website: www.Incorgnitobooks.com/authors/K-Kibbee
Twitter: https://twitter.com/k_kibbee?lang=en
 
Links And Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
AgentQuery: https://www.agentquery.com/default.aspx
Publisher Weekly: https://www.publishersweekly.com
 
Podcast Music Credits:
Artist: Kevin MacLead
Title: Backbay Lounge
Album: Teh Jazzes, 2017
Website: https://incompetech.com/music/
 
 
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Episode 2: JH Winter: Illustrator & Author

Episode 2: JH Winter: Illustrator & Author
 
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
 
 (Podcast run time 34 minutes)
 
1:17 - Introduction to JH Winter: Illustrator & Author
2:10 - Titles JH Winter has published
5:06 - JH Winter’s publishing journey as an illustrator 
11:15- JH Winter talks about her works in progress 
16:52 - JH Winter shares about using the A-Z Blogger Challenge to build an author platform
19:32 - JH Winter discussed her marketing & branding using a blog, youtube channel, & Etsy store
25:32 - Plans for JH Winter’s future
27:27 - JH Winter reads from "Adeline and the Mystic Berries"
31:45 - JH Winter reads from "The Bookworm of Blackwood Briar"
 
 
Connect with JH Winter:
 
Website: http://jhwinter.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JHWinterAuthor/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jhwinterauthor
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jhwinterauthor/
Pintrest: https://www.pinterest.com/jhwauthor/
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-roe6_ftDaOEKoUAc2_Rnw
 
Links And Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
 
Nanowrimo: https://nanowrimo.org
The Seattle’s Writing Workshop: https://theseattlewritingworkshop.com
A - Z Blogger Challenge:http://www.a-to-zchallenge.com
Storyteller Academy:https://www.storytelleracademy.com
Enlighten Platypus Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/market/enlightened_platypus
 
 
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 1: Laura Baird; Romance Author

Episode 1: Laura Baird: Romance Author
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
 (Podcast run time 43 minutes)
1:00 - Introduction to Laura Baird- Romance Author
2:18 - Titles Laura has published
3:39 - Laura describes her journey to publishing
8:57 - Laura & Vikki talk about having an author agent, or not
12:13 - Laura & Vikki discuss romance cover art and book designs
16:13 - Laura talks about her work in progress & what she is currently reading
20:37 - Laura shares the moment she knew she was an author
25:00 - Laura talks about the importance of author support groups & associations
29:12 - Laura describes her online marketing & promotion journey
33: 31 - Laura reads from her title, “Keyed Up.”
 
Connect with Laura:
www.laurambairdauthor.com
https://www.facebook.com/LauraMBairdauthor/
https://www.twitter.com/LauraMBaird
 
Links And Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
Author Me: https://www.authors.me
Romance Writers of America: https://www.rwa.org
Kirkus Reviews for Authors: https://www.kirkusreviews.com/indie-reviews/
 
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