WRITER 2.0: Writing, publishing, and the space between
Latest Episodes
Kendall and Cooper Interview A.C.–Episode 119–December 26 2016
On episode 119 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast, I was interviewed by Wendy Kendall and Julie Cooper of the Kendall and Cooper Talk Mysteries Podcast. They asked me about: my start and stop relationship with writing; the new podcast I want to start (but proba...
Outlining and Historical Fiction with Libbie Hawker–Episode 118–December 19 2016
On episode 118 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I spoke with historical novelist Libbie Hawker. In a fun, wide-ranging interview, we discussed: her experience with her first agent and why she went indie; how to avoid getting bogged down in research; her exper...
Bestselling Paranormal Author Rebecca Patrick Howard–Episode 117–December 12 2016
On episode 117 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I spoke with Rebecca Patrick Howard, author of bestselling paranormal novels and nonfiction. We discussed: whether publishing a new book is really the best way to market an old book; why her sales “tanked” this ...
Talking Romance and Star Wars with Emma Scott–Episode 116–December 5 2016
On episode 116 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I spoke with prolific romance author Emma Scott. We talked about: the new Star Wars movie, Rogue One; romance story structure and how it compares with other genres; the hardest scene she ever had to write; her a...
10-Minute Update–Episode 115–December 5 2016
What’s been going on with the podcast, and what’s going to go on with it? This episode should fill you in on a slightly new direction for the show.
Talking Historical Fiction with J.L. Oakley–Episode 114–December 2 2016
On episode 114 of the podcast I spoke with J.L. Oakley about: pen names; living in Hawaii; historical fiction; her award-winning World War II novel, The Jossing Affair. About our guest: Award-winning author J.L.
Books and TV with Drew Chapman–Episode 113–September 23 2016
On episode 113 I spoke to screenwriter, director, and novelist Andrew (Drew) Chapman. We talked: marketing budgets for books vs. marketing budgets for TV; his novel, THE KING OF FEAR; the best book-marketing advice he ever got; the biggest issues he he...
Sci-fi and Self-Publishing with James R. Wells–Episode 112–August 2 2016
On episode 112 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I spoke with award-winning sci-fi author James R. Wells. We discussed: what “caving” is and how to get started; his path to publication; his debut novel, THE GREAT SYMMETRY; pros and cons of traditional and self...
Books and Basketball with Dave Fromm–Episode 111–July 25 2016
On a much-delayed episode 111 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I spoke with novelist Dave Fromm. We discussed: his brief semi-pro basketball career in Prague; his first book, EXPATRIATE GAMES; the process of working with Tyrus Books; why books are never finis...
Building a Massive Niche Following with R.K. Slade–Episode 110–June 24 2016
On episode 110 of the WRITER 2.0 I spoke with R.K. Slade, whose debut novel just hit #1 on Amazon’s New Release list in Teen & Young Adult Music Fiction. We discussed: how he developed a massive online community around marching bands; whether marching ...