Creative Writing Episodes

Actor and Podcast host of The Fittest Fat Kid You Know, Bruce Nachsin joins the show to discuss the power of creative outlets, gets real about body image issues, and dishes about topics from his podcast, to fantasy books, British comedies and more. Bruce Nachsin fell into the acting world after an ill advised foray into the world of fine woodworking revealed very specific and life threatening allergies. He has been writing and producing for 11 years, starting with his original attempt to create...

Emily Golden and Rachel May of GoldenMay Editing are a dynamic duo! They are authors, editors, and book coaches, living a creative writing dream by helping others shape their stories, and making dreams come true. On the show they dish about taking the leap to become entrepreneurs, fave books, writing tips they ignore, and more. Website: https://goldenmayediting.com/ Instagram: @emilygoldenedits @rachelmayedits Emily Golden spent a decade coaching business entrepreneurs, community activists, and...

Author, engineer and ubran planner, Lisa Brideau joins the show to talk about a variety of topics ranging from writing tidbits, fave TV shows, the influence her job has on her writing, and much more. LISA BRIDEAU (‘bree-doe’) was born and raised in Nova Scotia, Canada in the unceded territory of the Mi’kmaw People. Her writing is inspired by the ridiculous quantities of science fiction she read during her formative years with a crust of CanLit layered on top. She has degrees in Aerospace Engin...

NYT bestselling author, and one of my personal favorite living authors joins the show to talk about choosing joy, writing tips, her journey to become an author, a fave scene from her newest book, and much more. This uplifting episode is great for writers and readers alike! Katherine Center is a NYT bestselling author of 8 books including HOW TO WALK AWAY, THINGS YOU SAVE IN THE FIRE, WHAT YOU WISH FOR and THE LOST HUSBAND which is currently a film. Her books are bittersweet comic novels. She be...

Laura Weymouth, author of young adult fantasy novel THE LIGHT BETWEEN WORLDS and the forthcoming RUSH OF WINGS joins me on the show to talk about creative process, authors who inspired her, breaking stereotypes, and more. Website https://lauraeweymouth.com/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/lauraeweymouth Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/lauraeweymouth To purchase her books follow these links: The Light Between Worlds: IndieBound | Bookshop | Books-A-Million | Book Depository | Barnes & Noble | Chapters/In...

Author John Cotter is the latest guest on the podcast, which marks the 25th episode. John gives one of the most moving interviews to date as he goes deep sharing stories of personal health struggles with Meniere's Disease which sparked his upcoming memoir, LOSING MUSIC. We also discuss the creative process, music that touches our souls, and more. John Cotter is the author of the memoir Losing Music, forthcoming from Milkweed Editions, portions of which have appeared in Raritan, Catapult, Indian...

A.S. Hatch, brilliant author of the stunning thriller, THIS LITTLE DARK PLACE, joins the podcast to discuss his favorite writers, books that changed his life, his creative process, and shares the story of how he got published. To learn more about A.S. Hatch or to buy his books click here. IG: https://www.instagram.com/as_hatch/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashatchauthor/ Support the showLove the show? *Click here to leave a review!* Blog https://tstakaishi.wixsite.com/music Insta @c...

Former classmate, and talented poet, Keith Mark Gaboury joins me on the show today. He talks about his creative process, current projects, inspirations for poems and more. Keith Mark Gaboury earned a B.A. in English: Concentration in Creative Writing from Baker University (2008), a M.A. in English: Concentration in Literature from San Francisco State University (2010), and a M.F.A. in Creative Writing: Concentration in Poetry from Emerson College (2013). For more than fifteen years, Keith Mark...

Author, and one of my besties, Cheyanne Young joins the podcast today! Tune in for honest book talk, witty banter, the writing rule(s) she breaks, the authors she can't get enough of, and more! Cheyanne Young is a Young Adult Author of THE LAST WISH OF SASHA CADE, and THE BREAKUP SUPPORT GROUP, among others . If you haven’t picked up her books yet, do so. They are witty, and full of heart--a perfect weekend read that will leave you smiling. To learn more about Cheyanne, or to purchase her books...

Just in time for Valentine's day, Romance Author, Allison Ashley of PERFECT DISTRACTION joins me on the show to talk about what it was like to debut in 2020, how her work as a clinical pharmacist impacts her writing, what she can't live without, writing tips, and more. To find out more about Allison, or to order her book visit here. The website Allison recommended was called One Stop for Writers here Support the showLove the show? *Click here to leave a review!* Blog https://tstakaishi.wixsite...

Independently published Christian author, Catherine Brusk joins me today on the podcast to talk about FINDING FAITH, her Christian Romance series. The series deals with adult topics and we briefly touch on the subject matter in her books so listener discretion is advised. Additionally. she talks about the realities of being an independently published author, her writing tips, and reveals a family recipe that made it into her books! For more information about Catherine Brusk, or to order her bo...

Carol Beth Anderson is today's guest! She is an independent author of several successful YA fantasy book series including THE MAGIC EATERS trilogy, and THE SUN-BLESSED trilogy. Beth is also the author of a short story collection entitled THE CURIO CABINET. All can be found on Amazon and other retailers She talks logistics of being an independently published author, what motivates her, what software she can't live without, and more. Her Facebook Page is here. Support the showLove the show? *Cl...

Andrea Cudd Alemanni, is a scientist, founder and president of Patient Navigation LLC, and author of the children's book AVA ANTIBODY EXPLAINS: YOUR BODY AND VACCINES, a true inside look at how vaccinations elicit an immune response. In this episode Ms. Alemanni talks about what inspired her to write the book (and what's up next), her work as a patient advocate (cue the amazing, heartwarming stories!), a book she loves, and more. Her book can be purchased directly from her website at https://w...