The Worried Writer Podcast

The Worried Writer Podcast


Latest Episodes

The Worried Writer Ep#34: ‘Check In With Your Goals’
December 02, 2017

In this ‘just me’ episode I recap my progress over 2017, give tips learned from my recent ‘performance and presentation’ training, and answer a listener question about getting a trilogy published… Writing progress: As the end of the year approaches,

The Worried Writer Episode #33: Katie Cross ‘I call myself a naptime entrepreneur’
November 01, 2017

My guest today is Katie Cross. Katie writes both YA fantasy and contemporary women’s fiction. Her books include The Network series, which kicks off with Miss Mabel’s School For Girls, and Bon Bons To Yoga Pants.

The Worried Writer Episode #32: Monica Leonelle ‘I’m a burst of energy writer’
October 01, 2017

My guest today is Monica Leonelle. Monica is a USA Today bestselling author writing YA urban fantasy and paranormal romance, as well as practical books for writers such as Write Better, Faster and The 8-Minute Writing Habit. Before becoming an author,

The Worried Writer Episode #31: Phoebe Morgan ‘Getting A Deal Is Often About Timing’
September 01, 2017

My guest today is Phoebe Morgan. Phoebe Morgan is both an editor at HarperCollins and an author, so she understands both sides of the publishing equation. Her debut psychological thriller, The Doll House, is coming out on the 14th September,

The Worried Writer Episode #30: A.L. Michael ‘Always Write More Than You Talk About Writing’
August 01, 2017

My guest today is A.L. Michael, author of nine romantic comedies including Goodbye Ruby Tuesday and The Last Word. Her latest release is Cocktails and Dreams, part of the new Martini Club series. Andi is also a Creative Therapeutic Facilitator,

The Worried Writer Episode #29: M. J. Lee ‘Let Yourself Enjoy Life’
June 30, 2017

My guest today is Martin Lee who writes under the name M.J. Lee. He is a bestselling author of historical crime fiction and his books include the Jayne Sinclair genealogical mysteries, Samuel Pepys and The Stolen Diary,

The Worried Writer Episode #28: ‘Guarding Your Writing Time Is A Matter of Training’
May 31, 2017

In this ‘just me’ episode, I give a writing update and answer a couple of questions. Writing update: I’ve been on tight editing deadlines all month with my latest novel, Beneath The Water, but the end is truly in sight. Huzzah!

The Worried Writer Episode #27: Tracy Buchanan ‘Write A Novel That You Want To Read’
May 03, 2017

My guest today is Tracy Buchanan, author of The Atlas of Us, No Turning Back and the number one bestseller, My Sister’s Secret. My Sister’s Secret was one of the top ten bestselling books of 2015 and has been published in the US, Denmark, Italy,

The Worried Writer Ep#26 Rachael Lucas ‘I’m horrible when I’m writing!’
March 31, 2017

My guest today, Rachael Lucas, writes contemporary romantic fiction for Pan Macmillan. Her titles include Coming Up Roses and Wildflower Bay, and her first YA novel, The State of Grace is coming out this month (6 April 2017) from Pan Macmillan Children...

The Worried Writer Episode #25 Marie-Louise Jensen ‘A lot of my writing was done in the car’
March 01, 2017

In this episode I speak to Marie-Louise Jensen who writes books for children and young adults. Marie-Louise’s books include Between Two Seas and The Lady In The Tower, both of which are published by the Oxford University Press and were shortlisted for ...