Authors of the Pacific Northwest

Episode 100: Margaret Pinard; Co-founder of Jolabokalfod PDX & Historical Fiction Author

Episode 100: Margaret Pinard; Co-founder of Jolabokalfod PDX & Historical Fiction Author.
 
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 47 minutes)
 
1:24: Introduction to Margaret
3:24 : Margaret talks about genre
4:41 : Margaret shares her list of favorite authors
6:00 : Vikki & Margaret talk about research
7:26 : Margaret & vikki talk about the books they are reading & what they are writing
10:26 : Margaret & Vikki talk about learning the craft
11:08 : Vikki talks about her ideas for the podcast in 2021
23:10 : Margaret discussed her writing process
27:51: Margaret talks about her publishing journey
34:44 : Margaret reads from The Keening 
44:17 : Margaret closes the podcast with advice for writers
Connect with Margaret Pinard:
 
Margaret’s Websites: margaretpinard.com (and jolabokaflodpdx.com for the litfest!)
Margaret on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/margaret_pinard
Margaret on BookTube: https://bit.ly/booktubemp
Margaret on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tastelifetwice
Margaret on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wetastelifetwice
Margaret on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/margaretpinard
Margaret on Litsy: https://www.litsy.com/web/user/MargaretPinardAuthor
Margaret on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/margaretpinard
Margaret’s books are available through a local indie bookshop: https://bit.ly/MPbooksART
and on Smashwords! http://bitly.com/mpsmash
…or on Amazon! https://amzn.to/2QbJYn9
 
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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Episode 99: David Barbur; Wilderness Mystery Author

 
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 38 minutes)
 
1:08: Introduction to David
2:06 : David talks about his background
3:24 : David shares what he is reading 
7:07 : Vikki talks about her new project, The Author’s Librarain
8:18 : David discusses his publishing process
12:55 : David shares about his writing process
16:19 : David discusses his inspiration
18:36 : David talks about the wilderness mystery genre
21:28: David reads from The Valley of Lost Children
33:24 : David and Vikki talk about Librarians
35:47 : Vikki closed out the podcast by sharing about her new support page 
 
Connect with David Barbur:
David’s Website: https://dlbarbur.com/
David on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorDavidBarbur/
David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BarburDavid
David’s Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/David-Barbur/e/B0818D4R9M/
 
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
 
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Episode 98: Megan Chance: best-selling, critically acclaimed, award-winning historical fiction author

Episode 98: Megan Chance: best-selling, critically acclaimed, award-winning historical fiction author
 
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time  39 minutes)
 
:11: Introduction to Megan 
1:25 : Megan shares her background
2:50 - Megan talks about her reading list 
5:21  - Megan discussed her writing journey
11:51 - Megan gives Vikki advice
12:41 -  Megan shares her inspiration for ideas
15:29 - Megan & Vikki talk about researching & the writing process
17:29 - Megan discusses rewriting
19:41 - Megan lists her titiles
20:47 - Megan shares about her publishing journey
21:21 - Megan talks about agents
22:42b- Megan gives her next bit of advice to Vikki
26:25 -Magan talks about support groups
29:45 - Megan discusses her inspiration
30:41 - Megan reads from A Splendid Ruin
 
Connect with Megan Chance:
 
Megan’s website: http://www.meganchance.com
 
Megan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Megan-Chance-116492864590
 
Megan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MeganSChance
 
Megan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Chanceauthor
 
Megan on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/meganchance 
 
Megan’s Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Megan-Chance
 
Podcast Music Credits:
 
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
 
 
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Episode 97: Jennifer Gold: Award-winning author of book club fiction

 
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 34 minutes)
 
:23: Introduction to Jennifer  
2:11 : Jennifer talks about her background
4:42 - Jennifer discusses the mindset of a career author 
5:14  - Vikki discussed her current mindset as an author
7:24- Jennifer shares her reading list
9:50 -  Jennifer discusses her pen name
13:13 - Jennifer introduces her recent book
18:44 - Jennifer discusses her publishing journey
19:56 - Jennifer shares about her relationship with her agent
29:27 - Jennifer coaches Vikki on the negatives
31:43 - Jennifer shares her inspiration for her book Keep Me Afloat
36:31- Jennifer reads from Keep Me Afloat
42:56 - Jennifer closes the podcast with two words of advice
 
 
Connect with Jennifer Gold:
 
Website: https://www.jennifergoldauthor.com/
Newsletter: https://www.jennifergoldauthor.com/jennis-cafe
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennifergoldauthor/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JenniferGoldAuthor/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/18689385.Jennifer_Gold
 
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Podcast Music Credits:
 
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
 
 
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Episode 96: Kit Bakke: Three Time Published Author, Life Long Activist and Native Born Seattleite

In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 34 minutes)
 
:45: Introduction to Kit Bakke
1:42: Kit talks about her background
5:54 - Vikki shares about the podcast with Kit
7:06  - Kit talks about her writing journey & what she is currently reading
9:41- Kit shares her titles
12:49 -  Kit & Vikki discuss current events
16:20 - Vikki shares about her being The Author’s Librarian
16:51 - Kit discuss the writing process for each title
21:12 - Vikki reveals information about her own book
21:19 - Kit talks about the publishing journey for each book
24:46 - Vikki and Kit discuss academic presses
26:34 - Kit reads from Dancing on the Edge
30:23 - Kit shares her inspiration
 
Connect with Kit Bakke:
Kit’s website: www.kitbakke.com
 
You can support this podcast by donating on my Kofi.com page:
 
Podcast Music Credits:
 
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
 
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Episode 95: Donna Miscolta; three-time published author

In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 36 minutes)
 
:24: Introduction to Donna Miscolta & her background
3:53 - Vikki discusses with Donna the background of the podcast
5:12  - Donna shares what she is reading
7:10- Donna talks about her writing process & shares her titles
11:28 -  Donna & Vikki talk about short story writing and Donna’s process
22:53 - Donna reads from her new book Living Color’s Angie Rubio Stories
34:22 - Donna shares how readers can connect with her
36:25 - Donna closes the episode with her tips for aspiring authors
 
Connect with Donna Miscolta:
Donna’s Website: https://donnamiscolta.com
 
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Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
 
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Episode 94: Jennie Shortridge: five time published author, American Booksellers Association's Indie Next picks & Library Journal's Editors' Picks Author

In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 37 minutes)
 
:33 - Introduction to Jennie 
1:56 - Jennie shares her writing background 
6:26  - Vikki & Jennie talk about how long it takes to write a book
8:00 - Vikki shares a bit about her writing background & her journey
10:10 - Jennie shares what she is reading
14:33 -  Vikki & Jennie discuss Vikki’s book
15: 20 - Jennie talks about her genre & titles
24:19 - Vikki talks about her online course for authors & researching
25:50 - Jennie discusses her publishing journey & working with an agent
27: 25 - Jennie reads from Love, Water, Memory
34:45 - Vikki has questions about the story
Connect with Jennie Shortridge:
 
Jennie’s website: http://jennieshortridge.com
 
Podcast Music Credits:
 
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
 
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Episode 93: Special Guest Anthony (Tony) J. Anastasi; Octogenarian Short Story Memoir Author

In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 34 minutes)
:33 - Introduction to Anthony (Tony) Anastasi
1:24 - Tony shares his history of his writer’s journey
8:28  - Tony talks about his career as a White House Speech Writer
9:00 - Tony shares about his transition from retirement to working as a substitute teacher
10:37 - Vikki shares with Tony her background & how she started the podcast
12:10 - Tony talks about his self-publishing journey with his daughter’s poetry  reads from poetry, titled Great Grandmother 
15:34 - Tony talks about his other book, The Last Personal Letter
16:19 - Tony shares about his traditional published titled, Geezing Along at 80: Living, Loving, and Laughing After 80
18:34 - Vikki & Tony discuss his writing process & the start of his book
23:20 - Tony reads sections from his book, Geezing Along at 80
30:55 - Vikki ends the podcast by asking Tony about his inspiration & Tony and Vikki end the podcast with Tony’s advice for Vikki 
Connect with Anthony J. Anastasi:  
Anthony’s website: https://sites.google.com/view/geezingalongat80
 
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
 
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Episode 92: Sean Crow - Fantasy, Cyberpunk, & Sci- Fi Author

 
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 49 minutes)
 
:33 - Introduction to Sean Crow
1:35 -  Sean & Vikki talk about their teaching backgrounds 
5:15  -  Sean talks about what he is reading
7:32 - Sean shares about his writing & reading journey
11:02 - Vikki shares with Sean about her inspiration
11:52 -  Sean talks about the three genres he writes  
14:44 - Sean discusses his publishing journey
20:09 -  Sean talks about social media & support found on Facebook
26:25 - Sean shares his titles & talks about how he found the artist for his books
32:42- Sean reads from Godless Lands
48:10 - Vikki & Sean close out the podcast with the timing of his book & Sean shares advice for authors 
 
Please note, this podcast was recorded during the COVID outbreak. Please visit Sean’s website for updates on events.
 
Connect with Sean Crow:
 
Sean’s Website: www.lordofcrows.com
Sean on Instagram: @lordofcrowsauthor
Sean on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sean.crow.180
Sean on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16255200.Sean_Crow
 
Resources Mentioned on the Podcast: 
Anthony Ryan’s Website: https://anthonyryan.net
 
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Podcast Music Credits:
 
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
 
 
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Episode 91: William (Bill) Schreiber; Author & Screenwriter

Episode 91: William (Bill) Schreiber; Author & Screenwriter 
 
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 44 minutes)
:33 - Introduction to William Schreiber
1:18 -  William discusses his background & day job
2:46  -  William shares a tip about freelance writing
5:07 -  William talks about the books he is reading
6:00  William shares about his writing journey
7:15-  William talks about writing a book from a screenplay
13:17-  William shares about winning the 2019 Rising Star from the Women’s Fiction Writers Association & publishing his book
15:42 - William talks about the theme of his book
19:18 -  Vikki shares with William updates about her own book & finding an agent
21:01  William shares his inspiration for his book
24:55- William reads from Someone to Watch Over Me
39:35 -  William talks about events during the COVID outbreak
41:05 -  William shares advice for aspiring authors 
Please note, this podcast was recorded during the COVID outbreak. Please visit Williams’s website for updates on his events.
 
Connect with William Schreiber: 
 
Website: http://williamschreiber.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/williamschreiberauthorTwitter: https://twitter.com/bill_schreiberAmazon Author Page: https://amazon.com/author/williamschreiberGoodreads Author Page: https://www.goodreads.com/williamschreiberBook Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbaRFPh7PEE
 
 
Resources Mentioned on the Podcast: 
 
PNWA: https://www.pnwa.org
Manuscript Wishlist: https://www.manuscriptwishlist.com
Query Tracker: https://querytracker.net
 
 
Podcast Music Credits:
 
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
 
 
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