#271 - Year of the Nurse with Cassandra Alexander
Release Date: 11/02/2021
Kobo ReWriting Life - 47 - Lauren Lang & Professional Author Head Shots
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Professional photographer Lauren Lang of joins us to talk all about author head shots. Lauren, who transitioned from a background in journalism, brings a unique perspective on how to move past the "unnatural" feeling of being in front of a lens to capture an authentic image that truly resonates with readers. In this episode: Your headshot is a storytelling tool! You should use it to evoke an emotional connection with readers before they even open your book. Shift your mindset from viewing a photoshoot as a chore to seeing it as an investment in your future connection with fans. Always use...
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#407 - Writing a Multi-POV Family Saga with Erin Singer
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In this episode we talk with Erin Singer, author of the debut novel , a funny, sprawling family saga set in a dying golf course community in Las Vegas. Erin shares how a single short story class took her from being a reader to becoming a novelist, what she learned about structuring a multi-POV novel, writing characters you love (even the antagonists) and why setting is so important as a character itself. What we discussed: How to write a novel with multiple points of view and timelines and why "time" turned out to be Erin's best plotting tool Capturing the suburban side of Las...
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Kobo ReWriting Life – #46 – Using True Crime Podcasts for Inspiration with Courtney Summers
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In this episode, we sit down with New York Times best-selling author . We talk to Courtney about her novel Sadie and her inspiration for including a podcast in her narrative. Courtney also discusses the true crime podcasts that inspired her, as well as offers some great advice to new writers. Ready to start your own publishing career? Publish your book today with .
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#406 – Crafting High Stakes Romantic Suspense with Rachel Grant
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Whether she is excavating historic sites or drafting complex, page-turning novels, USA Today bestselling author knows how to uncover a great story. In this episode of the Kobo Writing Life podcast, we sit down with Rachel to discuss her unique transition from a career in archaeology to a thriving life as an independent author. We dive deep into her writing process, how she balances technical research with intense narrative, and why she remains a steadfast champion of the romantic suspense genre. Ready to start your own publishing career? Publish your book today with .
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Kobo ReWriting Life – #45 – How to Write with Tarot with Lisa Kessler
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Best-selling and award-winning paranormal romance author joins us to discuss her writing process and how she uses tarot cards as a tool to help with writer’s block and character development. Lisa also talks to us about why she loves writing in the paranormal genre, her career as a hybrid author, and what changes she has seen in the publishing industry throughout her career. Ready to start your own publishing career? Publish your book today with .
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#405 – Returning to the World of The Time Traveller's Wife with Audrey Niffenegger
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In this episode, we were joined by best-selling author and visual artist, Audrey Niffenegger, whose novel, The Time Traveler’s Wife, was a global hit and went on to be adapted into an HBO television series, a stage musical, and a feature film. Audrey has returned to the world of The Time Traveler’s Wife with a sequel, Life Out of Order, which explores the story of Alba, Henry and Clare’s time-travelling daughter. We were so excited to have Audrey join us on the show and we know you will be excited to listen, too! We spoke to Audrey about her career as an author and creative, her...
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Kobo ReWriting Life - #44 - Writing Best-selling Crime Fiction with Karin Slaughter
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New York Times best-selling author Karin Slaughter joins us on the Kobo Writing Life podcast to discuss her career and what makes a great crime novel. Karin tells us how she plots both her novels and her long-running series, what her research process is like, and talks about the double standards imposed on female crime writers. Karin also tells us about her non-profit, , and she gives some great advice for aspiring authors. Ready to start your own publishing career? Publish your book today with .
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#404 – Writing Dark(er) Romance with Amelia Wilde
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In this episode, we spoke with Amelia Wilde, a USA Today bestselling author who loves to write steamy contemporary romance and explore dark(er) romance in her writing. Her romance titles span over a dozen series, including the White Rose Billionaires series, the Bliss Brother series, and more. Amelia has plenty of experience in indie publishing, and we were very excited to have her on the show. We hear all about Amelia’s journey to becoming a published author, learn what makes an “Amelia Wilde” book, talk about how she markets her titles, hear more about what makes a...
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Kobo ReWriting Life - #43 - Creating a Sustainable Writing Career with Patricia McLinn
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Best-selling author Patricia McLinn joins us on the Kobo Writing Life podcast to discuss the craft of writing and how to create a sustainable career as a writer. Patricia chats to us about her writing process and why discovering the methods that work for you are so important as an author. She also gives us her best advice for creating and maintaining a long-standing successful career. Ready to start your own publishing career? Publish your book today with .
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#403 – How to Move Beyond Creative Block with Ramona Ausubel
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In this episode, we are joined by Ramona Ausubel, national best-selling author of six books, including The Last Animal, Awayland, and more! Her latest work is the non-fiction title Unstuck: 101 Doorways Leading from the Blank Page to the Last Page, a book designed to help writers remain excited about their writing. Ramona is also a professor at Colorado State University and has experience teaching writer’s workshops in the Bennington Writing Seminars, Tin House Writing Workshop, and more. If you are a writer looking for advice on how stay in love with your writing, look no further than this...
info_outlineParanormal romance author and ICU nurse Cassandra Alexander joins us on the podcast this week to discuss her new memoir, Year of the Nurse. In her memoir, Cassandra recounts her time on the front lines of the Covid-19 pandemic working in the ICU. She talks to us about the writing process of Year of the Nurse, what it was like revisiting the events of the previous 18 months, and the lasting effect of the pandemic on her mental health and that of healthcare workers globally.
Content note: this episode discusses heavy topics including Covid-19, PTSD, depression, and suicidal thoughts. Please listen mindfully.