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 Apr 22, 2019
Monday Apr 22, 2019
Episode 50: Stevan Allred; Portland, Oregon’s Fiction Author
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 44.06 min.)
:31 - Introduction to Stevan Allred
2:18- Stevan talks about being a reader & writer in Portland
3:10 -Stevan shares about his writing journey
4:30 - Stevan & Vikki talk about being late bloomers in writing
5:57 -Stevan shares what he is reading
7:28- Stevan talks about his writing process & his workshops
10:09 - Stevan shares about his writing rituals
14:15 - Stevan talks about his publishing journey
19:15- Stevan shares his titles & genre
22:24- Stevan talks about his inspiration for The Alehouse at the End of the World
27:04 - Stevan reads from The Alehouse at the End of the World
40:15 - Stevan closes out the podcast with two tips for aspiring authors
Connect with Stevan Allred:
Stevan’s website: https://stevan-allred.squarespace.com
Resources Talked about on the Podcast:
Black Leopard, Red Wolf: https://www.amazon.com/Black-Leopard-Wolf-Dark-Trilogy/dp/0735220174
The Pinewood Table: http://www.thepinewoodtable.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 Apr 15, 2019
Monday Apr 15, 2019
Episode 49: LeeAnn McLennan; Portland, Oregon’s Fantasy & Sci-Fi Author from Not a Pipe Publishing
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 58 min.)
:31 - Introduction to LeeAnn McLennan
1:36- LeeAnn shares about her technology background
5:24 -LeeAnn shares her favorite book
6:12 - LeeAnn & Vikki talk about tattoos
8:07 - LeeAnn shares when she knew she was an author
9:28- Vikki shares about her young life with reading, writing, and public speaking
10:09- LeeAnn shares what she is currently reading
11:48 - Vikki shares what she is currently reading
13:30- LeeAnn talks about her writing process
17:25- Vikki & LeeAnn talk about creating deadlines
18:28- LeeAnn talks about writers groups & receiving feedback
22:50- LeeAnn talks about having different genre readers
25:34- LeeAnn shares her titles
26:43 - LeeAnn talks about her publishing journey & lessons she has learned
33:54 - LeeAnn talks about building a writing community & writing classes
39:05 - LeeAnn reads from Dormant, book one from the Supernormal Legacy Trilogy
Connect with LeeAnn McLennan:
LeeAnn McLennan’s website: https://lemwritesstories.com
LeeAnn on Twitter:@atticusmcl
LeeAnn on Instagram: atticusmcl
LeeAnn on Facebook: Lemwrites
Not a Pipe Publishing: http://www.notapipepublishing.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 Apr 08, 2019
Monday Apr 08, 2019
Episode 48: M. K. Martin; Post Apocalyptic Sci-Fi Author from Not a Pipe Publishing
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 32:17)
:31 - Introduction to M.K. Martin
2:49- M.K. shares a bit about herself
4:12 -M.K. shares when she knew she was an author
5:13 - M.K. talks about her military experience
7:07 - M.K. shares her writing process
10:33- M.K. talks about hiring an editor
11:47- M.K. shares her publishing journey
13:40 - M.K. shares her about her marketing for her work with a small press
15:07: M.K. shares her genre
16:05: Vikki and M.K. talk about Vikki’s love with Sci-Fi
16:38: M. K. talks about her inspiration
19:17: M. K. talks about support groups
21:05: M. K. shares her titles and reads from Survivors’ Club
Connect with M.K. Martin:
M.K. Martin’s Website:: https://mkmartinwriter.com/
M.K. Martin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MKMartinwriter/
M.K. Martin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MKMartinWriter
M.K. Martin on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mkmartinwriter/
M.K. Martin on Amazon Author Page:
https://www.amazon.com/M-K-Martin/e/B078FVD7X1/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1
Not a Pipe Publishing: http://www.notapipepublishing.com
Resources Mentioned on the Podcast
Eugene Writers Anonymous: https://eugenewritersanonymous.wordpress.com
Wordcrafters in Eugene: https://wordcraftersineugene.org
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/
Thanks For Listening
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Monday Apr 01, 2019
Monday Apr 01, 2019
Episode 47: Karen Eisenbrey; Seattle Fantasy YA Fiction Author from Not a Pipe Publishing
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 30:02)
:34 - Introduction to Karen Eisenbrey
2:55 - Karen shares why she’s called the Hillbilly Drummer Girl
3:44- Karen shares a bit about her music & songwriting
5:33 -Karen shares her author journey
8:50 - Karen talks about her genre and titles
10:00 - Karen shares how she brought in music into one of her books
11:24 - Karen & Vikki talk her publishing journey
15:40- Karen shares tips for other authors
19:23 - Karen shares her inspiration and reads from Daughter of Magic
27:42: Karen closes out the podcast with one more tip for authors
Connect with Karen :
Karen’s Website & blog (including newsletter signup and archives): /kareneisenbreywriter.com/
Karen on Facebook: facebook.com/KarenEisenbrey
Karen on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KarenEisenbrey
Karen on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7577611.Karen_Eisenbrey
Karen on BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/karen-eisenbrey
Karen on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00I2BEAO6
Not a Pipe Publishing: http://www.notapipepublishing.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 Mar 25, 2019
Monday Mar 25, 2019
Episode 46: Benjamin Gorman; Author, Teacher, and Publisher @ Not a Pipe Publishing
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 41:54)
:34 - Introduction to Benjamin Gorman
1:25 - Benjamin shares his background
3:44- Benjamin talks about his publishing company- Not a Pipe Publishing
5:22 -Benjamin shares his inspiration regarding his publishing company & his own titles
8:10 - Benjamin gives great insights about the journey and marketing from his publishing journey
8:47- Benjamin & Vikki discuss the time balances with the business of writing & finding the time to write
11:35 - Benjamin discusses the genres they publish
15:07- Vikki & Benjamin talk about submissions with Not a Pipe Publishing
17:21- Vikki asks Benjamin about contract advancements
20:45 - Benjamin shares his two tips for authors for submitting a manuscript to publishers or agents
26:24- Benjamin shares his titles and his current work
34:32 - Benjamin reads from Don’t Read This Book (release date 3/26/19)
Connect with Ben:
Benjamin’s website:http://www.teachergorman.com
Not a Pipe Publishing: http://www.notapipepublishing.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 Mar 18, 2019
Monday Mar 18, 2019
Episode 45: Frank Zafiro; Crime Fiction Author & Podcast Producer of Wrong Place, Write Crime
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 1:11)
:34 - Introduction to Frank Zafiro
1:30 - Frank shares his background
3:05- Frank shares about his genre
5:50 -Frank talks about his teaching experience
9:30 - Frank & Vikki talk about giving back to the author’s community by offering workshops and seminars
10:45- Frank & Vikki talk about Frank’s podcast- Wrong Place, Write Crime
18:25 - Vikki & Frank shares their podcast learning curve experience
27:40 - Frank shares his titles of books
35:40- Frank talks about his co-authoring series
43:48- Frank & Vikki talk about writing collaborations
46:57 - Vikki & Frank talk about writer groups
54:13 - Frank reads from The Menace of the Years
Connect with :
Frank’s website: http://www.frankzafiro.com
Frank’s Appearances: http://www.frankzafiro.com/appearances-2/
Resources Mentioned:
Eric Beetner & S.W. Lauden’s Podcast Writer Types Podcast: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/writer-types
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 Mar 11, 2019
Monday Mar 11, 2019
Episode 44: Dr. Lora Shahine; Pacific NW Fertility & IVF Specialist
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 25 minutes)
:53 - Introduction to Dr. Lora Shahine
3:30 - Dr. Lora & Vikki discuss Dr. Lora’s inspiration for her book
5:49- Vikki talks about her connection with Dr. Lora’s work
7:23 - Dr. Lora & Vikki discuss the title of her book, Not Broken & the difference between the two editions of the work
11:38 - Dr. Lora discusses her writing process
12:50- Vikki & Dr. Lora talk about her research on her topic & writing every day
14:42 - Dr. Lora shares about the Illustrator for the work
16:45 - Dr. Lora shares her tips for authors about how to write non-fiction/how-to books
17:31 - Vikki shares her blog post ideas for the year
19:04 - Dr. Lora reads from her book, Not Broken
23:43- Vikki & Dr. Lora close out the podcast with a message of hope
Connect with :
Dr. Lora Shahine’s website: http://lorashahine.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 Mar 04, 2019
Monday Mar 04, 2019
Episode 43: Ginger Dehlinger; Poet, Historical & Contemporary Fiction
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 42 minutes)
:53 - Introduction to Ginger Dehlinger
3:30 - Ginger shares about her history teaching background & her moving to New York City
5:30- Ginger talks about her diversity in her writing genres
5:49 - Vikki & Ginger discuss genres
8:15 - Ginger takes us through her writing process
12:02- Ginger shares about her publishing journey
17:33 - Ginger gives advice about the publishing experience
20:15 - Ginger shares about her support group
23:30 - Ginger talks about her inspiration
24:39 - Ginger discusses her presentation she created about finding inspiration from family photos & other documents
26:22- Ginger shares about the book she is reading, Let the Great World Spin by Colum McCann
28:07 - Ginger shares her titles and reads from Brute Heart
Connect with Ginger Dehlinger:
Ginger’s Website – http://gdehlinger.blogspot.com
Resources Mentioned in the Podcast:
Women Writing the West: http://www.womenwritingthewest.org
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 Feb 25, 2019
Monday Feb 25, 2019
Episode 42: Richelle E. Goodrich; YA Author, Poet & Illustrator
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 52 minutes)
:40 - Introduction to Richelle E. Goodrich
2:26 - Richelle & Vikki talk about the podcast & Vikki shares about her blog tips she’s writing about podcasting
3:15- Richelle shares about her working background & budgeting time to write
5:35 - Vikki & Richelle talk about what Richelle is currently reading
8:51 - Richelle shares about when she knew she was a writer
11:30- Vikki talks about how she discovered her love for writing & dealing with self-doubt
14:16 - Richelle shares tips for writing
18:51 - Richelle shares her titles and the genres she writes
25:00 - Richelle takes about her publishing journey
29:32 - Richelle shares about editing & support groups
32:25 - Richelle shares her inspiration
33:34 - Richelle reads from three pieces of her work
Connect with Richelle E. Goodrich:
Richelle’s Website – https://www.richellegoodrich.com
Richelle’s Blog - https://regoodrichnews.blogspot.com/
Richelle on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RichelleEGoodrich/
Richelle on Twitter - https://twitter.com/REGoodrich
Richelle on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richellegoodrich/
Richelle on Goodread - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5082833.Richelle_E_Goodrich
Richelle’s LibraryThing - https://www.librarything.com/profile/REGoodrich
Richelle on Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/regoodrich/
Richelle on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/regoodrich/
Richelle on Tumblr - http://regoodrich.tumblr.com/
Richelle on Google+ - https://plus.google.com/u/0/105426719345785938668
Richelle’s Amazon Author Page - https://www.amazon.com/Richelle-E.-Goodrich/e/B008A6A5W4/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vu00_tkin_p1_i9
Vietnam Diary: A Memoir of my Posterity by Lanny Starr (Richelle’s Father’s Book): https://www.amazon.com/Vietnam-Diary-Memoir-my-Posterity-ebook/dp/B07HYNN6JB/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1550872065&sr=8-1&keywords=Lanny%20Starr&fbclid=IwAR2Khb12YRb9uGHVKExFi57hWdMNYDErLBsnNYsMRtd4lfI6V3tQPkQldFY
Resources Mentioned in the Podcast:
Lulu: https://www.lulu.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5p_A4KjQ4AIVYh6tBh2gnw1rEAAYASAAEgIohfD_BwE
Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com
IngramSpark: https://www.ingramspark.com
Amazon KDP: https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/
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 Feb 18, 2019
Monday Feb 18, 2019
Episode 41: Jeff Stookey; Historical Fiction; 1920's
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 37 minutes)
:45 - Introduction to Jeff Stookey
3:57 - Jeff talks about the start of his writing journey
6:35- Jeff shares the inspiration for his novel series
7:10 - Vikki & Jeff talk about his publishing journey
10:04 - Vikki asks about Jeff’s cover art on his books
11:58- Jeff & Vikki go deeper into the inspiration of Jeff’s books series & current event parallels
18:46 - Jeff & Vikki dive deeper into the history of the KKK in the Pacific Northwest & that theme in his work
23:00 - Jeff talks about the theme in his work about the dangers for gay men in the 1920s
25:22 - Vikki & Jeff explore his character’s view of current events in the Pacific Northwest today
27:57 - Jeff reads from Dangerous Medicine
Connect with Jeff Stookey :
Jeff’s website: https://jeffstookey.com
Jeff’s books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=Jeff+Stookey
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/
Thanks For Listening
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