Estelle

#49 Making the Most of Publishing With A Small Press

I first met Alle through online writer’s groups and I was impressed at her ability to navigate a complicated press arena for her debut novel.  … Read More

I’m Co-Teaching a Workshop on Pitching and Publishing Reported Essays

I have so much to share. It seems like life is moving very quickly these days. Maybe it has to do with the scientific-based fact that time seems to move faster as you get older.… Read More

#48 A Deep Dive Into Narratively

Show Summary I’m so delighted to be speaking with Brendan Spiegel, Editorial Director of Narratively. Brendan spills all on writing for Narratively and just what it takes.… Read More

#47: The Way Life and Writing Should Be

Show Summary I’m so excited to be speaking with William Dameron, Author Extraordinaire about his new book The Way Life Should Be.… Read More

#42 Talking Polling and Politics

I was delighted to speak with Professor Art Swift all about politics and polling and data. I think it is such an important aspect of research and writing and cover it extensively in my book.… Read More

#41 Harris Faulkner and How Faith Still Moves Mountains

I was so thrilled to sit down with Harris Faulkner to discuss the impact of prayer and her bestselling book Faith Still Moves Mountains.… Read More

#40 My Father’s List and Laura Carney

I loved speaking with Laura Carney about the genesis of her book and the impact of her father’s list on her life, plus how her writing practice evolved.… Read More

#39 The Literary Gifts of The Leaving Season

I was so happy to talk to Kelly and excavate all the literary techniques she used in writing her beautifully crafted book.… Read More

What I Learned During My Book Launch Week for Writing That Gets Noticed To Help You With Yours

Writing That Gets Noticed had its launch week this past Wednesday (June 13th) (yay) and I wanted to share some of the steps I’ve taken to get the word out that have worked.… Read More

#38 Cheryl Strayed on Writing and Tiny Beautiful Things

I was over the moon when esteemed author and now TV producer, Cheryl Strayed agreed to do my podcast. The show aired on the week my book was launched.… Read More

#37 Writing On Fire Island

Jane L. Rosen is one of my favorite authors. I couldn’t wait to talk to her about how she wrote On Fire Island and hear some of her writing and craft tips.… Read More

#36 Zibby Owens is Upending the Publishing World

I first met the powerhouse that is Zibby Owens a couple of years ago, pre-pandemic when she agreed to be on a panel I led on parenting writing for the ASJA conference.… Read More