Kobo Writing Life Podcast
Insights and inspiration for growing your self-publishing business. Featuring interviews with bestselling authors and industry experts, who share practical advice you can use to improve your writing and sell more books. Hosted by the Kobo Writing Life team, you'll also get the latest news and updates about Kobo and the KWL platform. Self-publish today at www.kobo.com/writinglife
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#348 – Promo Stacking and Prioritizing Your Book Marketing with Clayton Noblit
07/23/2024
#348 – Promo Stacking and Prioritizing Your Book Marketing with Clayton Noblit
In this episode, we are joined by Clayton Noblit, senior book marketing manager at . Clayton has been a voracious reader his whole life and, after working in financial start-ups, moved to and has been there ever since. Clayton loves working with indie books and indie authors and has a lot of great advice to offer the community! As an expert in digital marketing, he had a lot to share with us. We talked about Clayton’s start in the indie author community, learned more about s services, discussed strategies around promo stacking, and got lots of great marketing advice for authors. If you’re curious about improving your promo strategies and skills, don’t miss this great episode. Learn more about , check out Written Word Media on , and be sure to sign up for !
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#347 – Writing Award-winning Fiction with Nora Decter
07/09/2024
#347 – Writing Award-winning Fiction with Nora Decter
In this episode, we are joined by Nora Decter, writing instructor and author of , her debut YA novel that won the . Nora’s latest book, , is described as an "absorbing, darkly funny story of family, addiction, and survival." We spoke to Nora about her writing career, writing YA before transitioning to writing adult fiction, what it was like winning the Rakuten Kobo Emerging Writer Prize, what books and authors inspired her, reading and writing "voice-y" novels, balancing humour with difficult subject matter, and more! Nora had many great insights into writing (and thinking about writing), especially when it comes to first drafts. Emerging writers, take note! Learn more about Nora on her . Content note: This episode contains discussions of the impact of the fentanyl crisis in North America. Please listen with caution and care if you are sensitive to this subject matter.
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#346 – Spicy Romantasy, Podcasting, and Pen Names with Sacha Black
06/25/2024
#346 – Spicy Romantasy, Podcasting, and Pen Names with Sacha Black
In this episode, we spoke to indie author, writing craft expert, podcaster, and all-around talented rebel author ! Sacha is the author of several writing craft books, host of , and writer of adult sapphic fantasy fiction under the pen name . Sacha is also a regular speaker at author conferences around the world, and offers writing craft courses with the goal of helping authors improve their descriptive writing, craft compelling villains, write amazing side characters, and more. We had such a great time chatting with Sacha about her career as an author, what being a rebel means to her, writing non-fiction, YA series, and, most recently, a spicy sapphic romantasy series, her podcast, her pen name, how she balances two author brands and much, much more! Be sure to listen to Sacha’s podcast, , and learn more about her exciting new sapphic fantasy romance series, the , written as Ruby Roe. Find Sacha Black on , , and , and be sure to follow Ruby Roe on !
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#345 – Maximizing Your Book Marketing with Mal Cooper
06/11/2024
#345 – Maximizing Your Book Marketing with Mal Cooper
In this episode, we are joined by Malorie Cooper, author and co-founder of The Writing Wives, where Malorie and her wife Jill offer author coaching and author marketing services! Mal writes science fiction titles under M.D. Cooper and non-fiction titles under Mal Cooper, with a focus on Facebook advertising and helping indie authors market their books for the better. Check out Malorie and Jill’s marketing book series, for more. We had a great chat with Malorie about everything from her writing career, writing a series that consists of over 120 books, co-writing with her wife Jill, developing the Writing Wives together with Jill, her best marketing advice, all about Facebook ads, and much more! If you’re interested in learning more about advertising and marketing, be sure to listen to this episode. To learn more, visit or check out Mal's expansive sci-fi series, !
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#344 – Committing to Your Writing Practice with Jessie Kwak
05/28/2024
#344 – Committing to Your Writing Practice with Jessie Kwak
In this episode, we are joined by author, conference organizer, and ghostwriter Jessie Kwak to discuss all things writing and publishing! Jessie is the author of over fifteen books, including series like and , as well as standalone thrillers such as . Jessie’s expansive career has encompassed so many aspects of publishing and she had lots of amazing advice and insights to offer us. We chatted with Jessie about ghostwriting, writing sci-fi and paranormal thrillers, time management as an author, and what inspired her to start an author conference, as well as learned more about her career as an author and her experience being involved in multiple aspects of the publishing world. This was a great conversation (and Rachel got so many sci-fi book recs to add to her TBR) – don’t miss this listen! To learn more, visit Jessie's and follow her on .
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#343 – From Romance Reader to Romance Author with Bal Khabra
05/14/2024
#343 – From Romance Reader to Romance Author with Bal Khabra
In this episode, we are joined by Vancouver-based Bal Khabra, debut author of hockey romance novel Collide! Bal started out as an avid reader of romance and reviewer of romance titles, and after reading over 150 romance novels in one year, decided she was ready to write one! That novel, Collide, was picked up and published by Penguin Random House after starting out as a self-published work. We can’t wait to see what Bal writes next! We talked about Bal’s writing journey, her beginnings on Wattpad, how she utilizes social media and what happened when her book went viral on TikTok, advice for using social media to market books, reader vs. author spaces, her interest in hockey (and found family, and friendship) and how these subjects fit into her novel, and much more! Learn more on , and follow her on , and .
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#342 – Academics and Authorship with Patrick E. Horrigan
04/30/2024
#342 – Academics and Authorship with Patrick E. Horrigan
In this episode, we spoke with Patrick E. Horrigan, academic and author of , published by . Since recording this episode, was shortlisted for the category. Congratulations, Patrick! Patrick is also the author of two other novels, plays, essays, and more. He and taught literature for twenty-five years at LIU Brooklyn, and was a previous winner of Long Island University’s David Newton Award for Excellence in Teaching, among many other accolades. We had a great time talking to Patrick about his career as an author, his history in academia, his past experiences at Columbia and LIU Brooklyn that helped shape him, his latest novel, the inspiration behind it, and much, much more. This episode was informative, illuminating, and an all-around great interview! Don’t miss out on listening in. And learn more via or follow him on and .
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#341 – Accessibility Tips for Indie Authors with Jeff Adams and Michele Lucchini
04/16/2024
#341 – Accessibility Tips for Indie Authors with Jeff Adams and Michele Lucchini
In this episode, we are joined by Jeff Adams and Michele Lucchini, online and digital accessibility experts who work at UsableNet, whose goal is to “make the digital world more accessible and usable.” Jeff and Michele recently wrote and published their first book together, an amazing guide to all things digital accessibility, ! Jeff is the Accessibility Operations Direct at UsableNet, as well as a queer romance author and podcaster. Michele is Vice President of Delivery and Accessibility Operations at UsableNet, and has over twenty-three years of experience working with accessibility projects in digital spaces. Together, these two authors and accessibility experts offer so much info in this episode for anyone (and everyone) interested in broadening their knowledge of accessibility online. We at KWL learned a lot, too! We discussed all things digital accessibility, their book “Content for Everyone,” how making small changes makes a big difference, how to think about accessibility, all about alternative text, headers, and images, and much, much more! This is a great episode for anyone wanting to learn more about accessibility online and in their own writing life. To learn more, visit .
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#340 – Writing a Road Trip Romance Novel with Alison Cochrun
04/02/2024
#340 – Writing a Road Trip Romance Novel with Alison Cochrun
In this episode, we are joined by author Alison Cochrun, writer of the best-selling romance novels and . Her latest work, , is a “new queer rom-com following once childhood best friends forced together to drive their former teacher across the country.” is available now from Simon & Schuster Canada! We had a great time hearing about Alison’s journey to becoming an author after being a full-time high school English teacher, the ups and downs of publishing, being inspired to write a story based on personal experience, how Alison incorporates humour into her books, how she writes queer characters with varying experiences of being queer, and so much more! Be sure to also check out Alison’s other titles, (one of Laura’s fave reads!) and , both available from Learn more on , and follow Alison on !
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#339 – Plotting a Dark Romance Novel with J. L. Drake
03/19/2024
#339 – Plotting a Dark Romance Novel with J. L. Drake
In this week’s episode, we spoke to Jodi Drake, a bestselling author who writes multiple series under the name J.L. Drake! Jodi’s series span over thirty books, and these include the , , and her latest, , which begins with – available to read now! For more info on her series, check out her . Jodi spoke to us about her writing career, writing dark romance, what drew her to dark romance, how she plots her novels, how she uses her “murder board” to keep track of all her characters and plotlines, and much, much more! Jodi gave us many great insights into what it’s like being a series author and an author (and reader) of dark romance. We had a great time chatting with Jodi, and if you’re a burgeoning dark romance author (or a romance author in general), you don’t want to miss this episode of the KWL podcast! For more, check out , and follow her on , , , and .
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#338 – Writing Women's Action-Adventure Novels with Bethany Maines
03/05/2024
#338 – Writing Women's Action-Adventure Novels with Bethany Maines
In this episode, we spoke to award-winning author Bethany Maines, whose romance-fuelled action-adventure novels include and , among many others. Bethany is a multi-genre author who has written in many genres and sub-genres, including action-adventure, mystery and suspense, science fiction and paranormal romance. She’s also a hybrid author who has experience working with traditional publishing houses as well as independently publishing her work! And, further, she has also written short stories and screenplays, including a screenplay that was recently turned into a short film. Bethany had a lot of illuminating observations on the publishing industry, a lot of love for fellow indie romance authors, and a lot of great advice to offer. Be sure to grab a copy of – Bethany’s latest release! Follow Bethany on , , and and learn more at her .
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#337 – Marketing Advice for Indie Authors with Kiki Chatfield
02/20/2024
#337 – Marketing Advice for Indie Authors with Kiki Chatfield
In this episode, we are joined by Kiki Chatfield, CEO and founder of . Kiki spoke with us about her PR company, why she founded it, her best marketing tips for authors, the conference she runs, , and so much more! Kiki is always open to hearing from readers and authors alike and is enthusiastic about helping others as much as she can. She had so much great advice to offer during our conversation. If you’re interested in scheduling a free 15-minute chat with Kiki to see what she and The Next Step PR can do for you, check out her booking calendar ! Kiki recently celebrated her 10th year in the PR market and her 9th year of The Next Step PR, and these huge milestones are well-deserved! Kiki brought such great energy to this episode and we hope you learn a lot and take her advice to heart as you continue on your own author journey. Follow The Next Step PR on , , , and for more, and be sure to follow Kiki on , , , and too!
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#336 – Mental Health, Queer Narratives and More with Emily Austin
02/06/2024
#336 – Mental Health, Queer Narratives and More with Emily Austin
In this episode, we are joined by best-selling Canadian author Emily Austin, whose debut novel was nominated for the Stephen Leacock Award for Humour, to discuss her latest release, ! This title is available today and was one of our top reads of last year – we were so grateful to received ARCs of this must-read new release. Emily also has a poetry collection, Gay Girl Prayers, coming out next year, so be sure to add that one to your TBR list, too! is available now from Simon & Schuster Canada and wherever you get your books, eBook and otherwise! We spoke to Emily about her writing career, the intersections of mental health and queerness, writing LGBTQ+ narratives, writing inspirations and influences, her editing process, what it’s like working with an editor, writing both poetry and prose, and more! Learn more about Emily on her , and follow her on and .
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#335 – Writing Best-Selling Hockey Romance with Becka Mack
01/23/2024
#335 – Writing Best-Selling Hockey Romance with Becka Mack
In this episode, we are joined by best-selling author of the book series that became a TikTok sensation, ! is a steamy, romantic hockey romance trilogy that have taken Booktok (the bookish side of TikTok) by storm. We were so excited to talk to Becka and hear all about her writing journey, the realities of both self-publishing and traditional publishing, and, of course, to get a sneak peek at what she’s working on next. Not only that, but we talked about her publishing journey, her path to becoming a writer, hockey romance, writing hockey romance as a Canadian, discussions of our favourite hockey teams, and much more! Be sure to get your own copy of , the first book in the Playing for Keeps series, available now from . Learn more about Becka on , and follow her on , and .
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#334 – All About Writing Retreats with Lisa Shaughnessy
01/09/2024
#334 – All About Writing Retreats with Lisa Shaughnessy
In this episode, we are joined by Lisa Shaughnessy, founder of and creator of . The Writing Retreat Sampler is a series of virtual events that help writers find writing retreats that best suit their writing and publishing goals, and The Writing Retreat Directory is a free directory that features more info on writing retreats across the globe! We have a great conversation with Lisa about all things to do with writing retreats, and how writing retreats can really be a boon to authors. Lisa also tells us how she started her business, what inspired her to create a writing retreat directory, talks about what retreats can do for authors overall, how hosts can create great workshops, virtual vs. in-person retreats, and much more! We go on to discuss how to build community at a writing retreat, what feedback can do for you and how to respond to it, and much more. If one of your goals for the coming year is to participate in a writing retreat, this is the episode for you. To learn more, check out , and follow The Writing Retreat Directory on , and .
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#333 – The Year in Review with the Kobo Writing Life Team
12/26/2023
#333 – The Year in Review with the Kobo Writing Life Team
In this episode, we sat down as a team to talk about everything do with Kobo Writing Life that took place over the last year! KWL Director Tara, Author Engagement Manager Laura, Promotions Specialist Rachel, Kobo Originals Lead and Content Coordinator Vanessa and Content Coordinator Terrence all shared highlights from their work in 2023, including insights into Kobo Plus, the , , translations, we attended, the , promotional offerings, and much, much more! We also chatted about what to expect from us next year, including some exciting hints as to what’s to come. Plus, don’t miss out on the many great books we recommend to our listeners – be sure to take notes and stack your TBR piles for the coming year! Lastly, happy 2024 from the Kobo Writing Life team. Here’s to another great year of publishing! We can’t wait to continue working with you in the new year. Go to our site to learn more about , and follow us on , , and .
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#332 – Writing a Small-town Sports Romance with Elena Armas
12/12/2023
#332 – Writing a Small-town Sports Romance with Elena Armas
In this episode, we are joined by New York Times and international bestselling author Elena Armas, author of and ! Elena is a life-long romance fan who got started writing and publishing three years ago. We chat with her about her latest rom-com romp, , which is a small-town, contemporary sports romance between a soccer exec and a former soccer star who band together over the summer to help coach a struggling children’s soccer team. Get ready for a lot of laughs and a lot of love in this one! is available now from and wherever books are sold. Learn more about Elena on her , and follow her on , , and .
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#331 – Believing in Your Readers with Bethany Lopez
11/28/2023
#331 – Believing in Your Readers with Bethany Lopez
In this episode, we are joined by , a USA Today best-selling, multi-genre author who has written over thirty books! Bethany is a prolific author with multiple ongoing contemporary romance series to her name, as well as several paranormal romance series under the pen name ! Her latest release on Kobo is a box set of her popular series, , available now. Bethany tells us about her career as an author, getting started in YA fiction before transitioning to new adult romance, the changes she has seen in the indie publishing landscape, how she uses her newsletter, how she markets her books, all about how she reaches her readers through different avenues, and much, much more! Follow Bethany on , , and , or visit her to learn more.
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#330 – The Realities of Indie Publishing and Writing Romance with J. Sterling
11/13/2023
#330 – The Realities of Indie Publishing and Writing Romance with J. Sterling
In this episode, we are joined by New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Jenn Sterling, writing as J. Sterling, whose latest series, , features holiday romances for every season. Check out her latest instalment, ! Jenn is also the author of dozens of books across several series, and is the author of sports romances, celebrity romances, new adult romances, and many more. We had a great conversation with Jenn about all things romance writing, marketing, advice from friend and fellow author Colleen Hoover, and how the independent publishing world has changed since she first published in 2011. We spoke to Jenn about her writing career, how she has written and published books for almost twelve years, how much indie publishing has changed, how marketing for indie publishers has evolved, TikTok and its many uses (as well as how fun of an app it is), and, of course, lots of talk about sports! We had a fun, frank, and inspiring conversation with Jenn, and can’t wait for you to listen to this episode! Learn more about Jenn on her , and follow her on , , , and .
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#329 – Writing a Thrilling YA Series with Brett Riley
10/31/2023
#329 – Writing a Thrilling YA Series with Brett Riley
In this episode, we spoke to Brett Riley, author of fiction, screenplays, and creative non-fiction. Based in Las Vegas, he also teaches creative writing at the College of Southern Nevada. We had a great chat about his works, writing in the horror genre, his love of comic books, and his sci-fi and fantasy YA series with elements of the otherworldly and monstrous, . We also learned so much from Brett on the craft of writing, and had a great conversation about writing processes. We know you’ll learn a lot from Brett, so don’t miss out on listening to his great advice and insights! We discussed the beginnings of Brett’s writing career, why he loves horror, fantasy, and writing YA, some insight into how his writing process plays out, how he writes action scenes in his books, and, of course, got some great writing advice! As always, there’s much, much more, so be sure to listen to this wonderful episode in full. Learn more about Brett on his , and follow him on and .
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#328 – Wellness, Writing, and Working with Kobo Originals with Elizabeth Barone
10/17/2023
#328 – Wellness, Writing, and Working with Kobo Originals with Elizabeth Barone
In today’s episode, we are joined by Elizabeth Barone, author of over a dozen novels, with one of her latest releases published by Kobo Originals! is a contemporary romance taking place in the fictional town of Stagwood Falls and the tattoo parlour – and the women who work there – at the heart of it. and the are described as “Virgin River meets LA Ink” – and if you’re a fan of former-crushes-to-lovers, small town vibes, and tattoos, this is the series for you! Plus, look forward to the release of book two in the series, coming soon exclusively from Kobo. Elizabeth spoke to us about what it was like working with Kobo Originals, living and writing with UCTD and PTSD, how her well-being and mental health are an important part of her writing process, getting inspired to write a contemporary romance series, how differs from her grittier romances, wellness and self-care, advice on avoiding burnout, and much more! We really enjoyed this insightful conversation with Elizabeth and we know you will, too. Learn more about Elizabeth on her , and follow her on .
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#327 – Creative Advice for Neurodivergent Authors with October K. Santerelli
10/03/2023
#327 – Creative Advice for Neurodivergent Authors with October K. Santerelli
In this episode, we are joined by fantasy author, LGBTQ+ sensitivity reader, and international speaker and presenter October K. Santerelli! October’s latest book, City of Day, was published this past February and is the first in a planned trilogy. We were so excited to have October on the podcast after first hearing him present on neurodivergency and the creative process at in Denver, CO earlier this year! KWL's director Tara was in attendance, and she had many great take-aways from that amazing presentation. We chatted with October about his writing career, his presentations and speaking appearances at comic conventions, writing seminars, and more across the USA, neurodivergency and the creative process, his work as a sensitivity reader, and much more! We had a fun (and very informative) time chatting with October, and are excited to present this episode. Learn more about October via his , and follow him on , and .
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#326 – Facing Your First Draft with Mary Adkins
09/19/2023
#326 – Facing Your First Draft with Mary Adkins
In this episode, we are joined by author and book coach Mary Adkins, founder of , a program for authors looking to write their best possible book. Mary spent six years writing and re-writing her first book before landing a book deal with HarperCollins, and as such, perfected her writing program! Now, she works to share this helpful information with other authors looking to reach their full potential. We had a great conversation with Mary and loved the many writing tips she had to offer. Be sure to check out what she can do for you over at ! We learn how Mary operates her book coaching business, how she can be a “wedding planner,” cheerleader, and helpful industry guide to authors, and what her own writing career looks like. She also offers some great advice on how to give yourself permission to write that novel, as well as (gasp) writing by hand, and much more! Learn more about Mary via .
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#325 – What Authors Can Learn from Movies with John Gaspard
09/05/2023
#325 – What Authors Can Learn from Movies with John Gaspard
In this episode, we spoke with John Gaspard, author of , an indispensable guide to implementing tips and tricks learned from film directors and film in general into your fiction writing. John is also the author of several mystery novels across two series, as well as multiple standalone novels and non-fiction titles. He also hosts two podcasts and has directed six low-budget feature films! We chatted with John about his new non-fiction title, his filmmaking experience, the times he spent interviewing well-known film directors, crafting a compelling mystery, what writers can learn from filmmakers, and so much more. Be sure to check out the "sequel" to The Popcorn Principles; John’s latest, is out now! Learn more about John by visiting .
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#324 – Publicity for Indie Authors with Halima Khatun
08/22/2023
#324 – Publicity for Indie Authors with Halima Khatun
In this episode, we spoke with Halima Khatun, PR consultant, former broadcast journalist, and author of the new non-fiction title , a book full of useful information for independent writers looking to improve their publicity and media coverage output! Halima is also the author of several highly praised rom-coms, including her award-winning debut novel, . Her work has been featured in Huffington Post, Metro, Business Advice and StartupNation, and we can't wait to see what she writes next. Halima shared some amazing advice regarding editing, book blurbs, writing (and lengthening) a series, writing a rom-com (and its sequels), and, of course, garnering publicity for your work! If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about publicity and PR for indie authors, this is the episode for you. Learn more about Halima via her , and follow her on and .
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#323 – Important Tools for Indie Authors with Mark Dawson
08/08/2023
#323 – Important Tools for Indie Authors with Mark Dawson
In today’s episode, we are joined by renowned indie publishing business expert, educator and author, Mark Dawson – who also happens to be a fellow podcast producer and host! Mark Dawson is the author of over twenty books across multiple series, has sold millions of copies of his titles, and is also the founder of the and host of the . Mark hardly needs an introduction – his presence in the world of self-publishing goes above and beyond, and it was great to have him join us for this episode. We spoke to Mark about his Facebook ad process, his advertising course, his newsletter and how he optimizes its reach, and what he has coming up next – including the a live conference! We had a really wonderful time and an interesting conversation with Mark – don’t forget to check out for more resources and the for a great community. Be sure to also check out - digital tickets are available now! You can learn more about Mark by visiting his , listening to the , or following him on and .
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#322 – Successes and Strengths in Self-publishing with Jasinda and Jack Wilder
07/25/2023
#322 – Successes and Strengths in Self-publishing with Jasinda and Jack Wilder
In this episode, we spoke to the writing team of Jasinda and Jack Wilder (who we had the chance to meet at 2022), wife and husband and parents to six kids, who write their own books as well work collaboratively. Between the two of them, they have written dozens of books, many of them best-sellers, across a multitude of genres and sub-genres. Be sure to check out their latest releases, , the latest instalment in the Dirty Beasts series, , a new adult contemporary romance, and , a vampire romance (hinted at in this very episode!). We heard about how they balance parenthood with working as indie authors, how they utilize their newsletter to reach readers, how they use their pen name for multiple genres, and get into how the indie publishing industry has changed over the course of their ongoing career and more! Follow Jasinda Wilder on , , , and , and learn more about Jasinda and Jack on their .
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#321 – Writing For Your Narrator with J. R. Ward
07/11/2023
#321 – Writing For Your Narrator with J. R. Ward
In this episode, we are joined by Jessica Ward, also known as . is the author of the acclaimed series, . Over 15 million copies of her novels are in print around the world and she has been published in over 25 countries globally! Her latest release as Jessica Ward is , a coming-of-age novel described as Heathers meets The Secret History. We were so excited to read this book and to hear more from the phenomenal author behind this new title and dozens of others. We have a great conversation about Jessica’s writing process, the evolution of her career, her new release, writing an unreliable narrator, having multiple pen names, the inspiration for , and much, much more! For more info, check out and follow her on , , , and .
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#320 – Writing Twists and Turns in Thrillers with Catherine McKenzie
06/27/2023
#320 – Writing Twists and Turns in Thrillers with Catherine McKenzie
In this episode, we spoke with Catherine McKenzie, USA Today best-selling author of “riveting domestic suspense,” I’ll Never Tell, “one of 2022’s best and most-anticipated thrillers,” Please Join Us, and more! After publishing more than a dozen titles since 2010, Catherine’s latest, , is out today! We asked Catherine about her journey to becoming a writer, her previous career in law, why she believes so many lawyers are also published authors, how she plots out her psychological thrillers, what drew her to the genre in the first place, and more! Catherine also gave some great advice for those interested in wrapping their heads around the twists and turns of thrillers. Content note: this episode features brief discussions about real-world missing persons cases, murder, and suicide, and may be upsetting to some listeners. Please listen with awareness of this subject matter. Visit or follow her on , , and .
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#319 – Mythology, Fantasy, and LGBTQ+ Representation with Arizona Tape
06/13/2023
#319 – Mythology, Fantasy, and LGBTQ+ Representation with Arizona Tape
In this episode, we heard from , author of dozens of books across multiple series, and collaborative writer on many more! We learned about Arizona’s journey to becoming a full-time writer, heard more about her solo and her collaborative writing processes, asked after her favourite manga and anime series, and got some great advice for emerging writers. We also chatted about LGBTQ+ representation, readers seeing themselves represented in Arizona’s books, and why Arizona wanted to write books that her younger self was never able to find. We had a wonderful conversation with Arizona and can’t wait to see what she writes next! Be sure to visit Arizona's , sign up for her , and follow her on , , , and
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