Authors of the Pacific Northwest
Featuring authors from the Pacific Northwest regarding publication. Listeners will hear authors read from their published work.
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Episodes
Monday Sep 16, 2019
Monday Sep 16, 2019
Episode 70: Sami Eastwood; YA Dystopian Fiction
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 41 min.)
:33 - Introduction to Sami.
1:41- Sami shares her background & education.
4:17- Sami talks about what she is reading.
6:40 - Sami shares her writing journey.
8:00- Sami & Vikki talk about Vikki’s early writing journey.
8:44 - Sami talks about her writing process with her first book.
10:45 - Sami shares her publishing journey.
13:40 - Vikki and Sami talk about her website and cover-artwork.
14:17 - Sami discussed marketing.
16:36 -Sami & Vikki talk about the “younger” siblings & future podcast episodes.
17:26 - Sami shares a great tip with Vikki.
18:49 - Sami reads from Blackstone Asylum.
40:10: Sami closes out the podcast with one more tip for authors.
Connect with Sami Eastwood:
Sami’s website: https://samieastwood.com
Resources Mentioned in the Podcast:Bowker Author Resource: http://www.bowker.com/authors
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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Monday Sep 09, 2019
Monday Sep 09, 2019
Episode 69: Mystery Author, Kathleen Valenti.
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 41 min.)
:33 - Introduction to Kathleen.
1:27- Kathleen shares her writing background.
7:36- Kathleen talks about what she is reading.
10:00 - Kathleen shares her genre & titles.
11:30- Kathleen talks about her writing processing.
14:24 - Kathleen shares about her publishing journey.
16:55 - Kathleen gives a tip for finding an agent.
19:49 - Kathleen talks about support groups.
23:00 - Kathleen reads from As Directed.
39: 47 - Kathleen shares a tip to close out the podcast.
Connect with Kathleen:
Kathleen’s website: https://www.kathleenvalenti.com
Resources Mentioned in the Podcast:
Query Tracker: https://querytracker.net
Sister’s in Crime: https://www.sistersincrime.org
Mystery Writers of America: https://mysterywriters.org
International Thriller Writers: http://thrillerwriters.org
Chicks on the Case Blog: https://chicksonthecase.com
Mysteristas Blog: https://mysteristas.wordpress.com
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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Monday Aug 26, 2019
Monday Aug 26, 2019
Episode 68: John Dodge; Retired PNW Newspaper Reporter Talks about His Debut Non-Fiction Book
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 59min.)
:32 - Introduction to John
1:27- John talks about his background before retirement
2:30- John & Vikki talk about the loss of newspapers
3:47- John talks about the differenced between newspaper writing and creative & literary fiction
5:09-John shares a bit about himself & discusses ownership in print writing
7:15 - John shares what is on is currently on his bookstand
9:34 - Vikki shares what she just finished reading
10:57 -John talks about his writing process
14:30 -John shares the publishing journey with this book & publishing with an academic press
22:43 -John discusses marketing with an academic press
26:35 -John & Vikki talk about researching
27:29 - John talks about the cover art
30:01 - John shares about support groups
35:05 - John talked about when he knew he was a writer
38:22 - John shares his inspiration
39:38 - John reads from A Deadly Wind: The 1962 Columbus Day Storm
58:25- John ends the podcast with tips for authors
Connect with John Dodge:
John’s website: https://johndodgewrites.wordpress.com
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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Monday Aug 19, 2019
Monday Aug 19, 2019
Episode 67: Mike Salt; 2018 Inkshares Horror Competition Winner
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 44 min.)
:29 - Introduction to Mike
2:06- Mike talks about his military role
3:00 - Mike & Vikki talk about bigfoot
5:27- Mike shares about his comic book background & his author journey
8:40- Mike talks about the horror genre
11:24 - Mike shares his titles & his publishing journey
12:54 - Mike talks about his writing process
16:23 - Mike & Vikki talk about killing off characters
17:47 - Mike shares how his love for horror started
21:27 - Mike talks more about his publishing journey
24:08 - Mike shares about support groups
28:39 - Mike talks about his inspiration
31:30 - Mike reads from Damned to Hell
41:54 - Mike shares a final tip
Connect with Mike Salt:
Mike’s Website: https://mikesalt.weebly.com
Inkshares: https://www.inkshares.com
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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Monday Aug 12, 2019
Monday Aug 12, 2019
Episode 66: Rachel Linden; Contemporary Women’s Fiction Author from Seattle
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 47 min.)
:29 - Introduction to Rachel
1:34- Rachel & Vikki talk about the PNW weather
3:30- Rachel talks her writing journey & background
5:14- Rachel & Vikki talk about Vikki’s journey
6:40 -Rachel shares what she is reading
10:05 - Rachel shares a bit about herself & her works
12:13 - Rachel defines her genre
14:00 - Rachel discusses her writing process
16:55 - Rachel shares her publishing journey
21:27 - Rachel talks about getting an agent
22:58 - Rachel & Vikki talk support groups
25:46 - Rachel shares tips for Vikki & aspiring authors
34:04 - Rachel shares her titles and reads from The Enlightenment of Bees
Connect with Rachel Linden:
Rachel’s Website: http://www.rachellinden.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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Monday Aug 05, 2019
Monday Aug 05, 2019
Episode 65: Cody Voeller; Portland-based Zombie Horror Post-Apocalyptic Sci-Fi Author
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast runs 57 min.)
:29 - Introduction to Cody
1:55- Cody & Vikki talk about his hometown
2:30- Cody talks about his background
3:20 - Cody & Vikki talk about her WIP
3:54 - Cody shares a bit about himself
8:41 - Cody talks about his writing journey
11:25 - Cody shares his genres and titles
15:10- Cody talks us through his writing process
20:58 - Vikki shares her zombie survival plan
21:56 - Cody talks about his publishing journey
29:17 - Cody shares about his editing process
36:11 - Cody talks about his inspiration
37:31 - Cody reads from Heroes Aren’t Born
Connect with Cody:
Cody’s website: https://codyvoellerauthor.wixsite.com/mysite
Cody on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CodyVoellerTheWriter
Cody on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codytheauthor/
Cody’s Amazon Author Page: amazon.com/author/codyvoeller
Cody on Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/cody-voeller
Cody on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/18319411.Cody_Voeller
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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Monday Jul 29, 2019
Monday Jul 29, 2019
Episode 64: Donna Cameron; Five-Time Award-Winning Author from She Writes Press
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 50:17 min.)
1:10 - Introduction to Donna & her background
3:11- Donna & Vikki talk about her blog that started the book
7:27- Donna talks about the personal benefits of living kindly
10:36 - Donna shares about being an author
11:59 - Donna talks about the genre of her book and self-help books
13:12 - Donna discusses why she calls her book a self-help memoir
15:40 - Donna shares about her publishing journey with She Writes Press
19:15 - Donna talks about working with a publicist
22:40 - Vikki and Donna discuss her cover art & working with a cover designer
28:39 - Donna shares the awards her book has received
30:07 - Donna and Vikki talk about her speaking engagement
33:34 - Donna shares advice to authors
38:24 - Donna reads from her book A Year of Living Kindly
Connect with Donna Cameron:
Donna’s website: https://ayearoflivingkindly.com
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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Monday Jul 22, 2019
Monday Jul 22, 2019
Episode 63: Liz Scott; Portland Memoir Author & Psychologist
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 29 min.)
:32 - Introduction to Liz
3:00- Liz shares a bit about herself
5:55- Liz talks about her writing process
8:20 - Liz and Vikki talk about writing memoirs
10:15 - Liz talks about her publishing journey
12:20- Vikki & Liz talk about the materials used for her memoir
15:11 - Liz & Vikki discuss reviews for her book
17:50 - Liz reads from This Never Happened
Connect with Liz Scott:
Liz’s website: https://www.liz-scott.com
Gigi Little Book Cover Designer: https://gigilittle.jimdo.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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Monday Jul 15, 2019
Monday Jul 15, 2019
Episode 62: Laurie Buchanan award-winning author from She Writes Press
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 57 min)
:36 - Introduction to Laurie
3:43- Laurie shares a bit about herself
5:46- Laurie talks about her website Tuesdays with Laurie
8:44 - Laurie defines holistic practitioner
14:40 - Laurie shares about her two titles
16:45- Vikki & Laurie talk about fellow authors they know
18:50 - Laurie talks about her second title The Business of Being
24:35 - Laurie talks about her first book title Note to Self & color therapy
28:15 -Laurie discusses her writing process
33:29- Laurie talks about her publishing journey
40:58 - Laurie shares about her marketing plan
46:50 -Laurie shares her inspiration
50:05 - Laurie reads from The Business of Being
Connect with Laurie Buchanan:
Laurie’s website: https://tuesdayswithlaurie.com
Write on the Sound: http://writeonthesound.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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Monday Jul 08, 2019
Monday Jul 08, 2019
Episode 61: Kim Cooper Findling & Libby Findling, mother-daughter writing team from Dancing Moon Press
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 36 min)
:36 - Introduction to Kim & Libby
2:00 - Kim shares about her writing journey
5:00- Libby shares her favorite destination with traveling
5:41 - Kim talks about her publishing journey
8:13 - Kim talks about her day job
9:00- Libby talks about her summer plans
9:30 - Kim shares about her writing routine
11:46 - Kim & Libby share the story about Dancing Moon Press
12:48 -Kim & Libby talk about writing their book together, The Sixth Storm
17:20 - Libby shares about her creativity & theater
19:00 - Kim & Libby talk about their book tours and working together as a mother-daughter writing team
22:25 - Kim & Libby share how the story The Sixth Storm started
26:28 - Libby reads from The Sixth Storm
34:00 - Libby shares her favorite part about her writing34:35 - Kim shares tips for aspiring authors
Connect with Kim Cooper Findling & Libby Findling:
Kim Cooper Findling’s website: www.kimcooperfindling.com
Dancing Moon Press:www.dancingmoonpress.com
Another Read Through Bookstore Author Event: https://www.anotherreadthrough.com/events/
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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