Exploring the Blank Page
By Emilie Hendryx and Christen Krumm
Hosted by Christen Krumm and Emilie Hendryx
Exploring the Blank PageNov 27, 2020
038: Tamara Girardi
We have been wanting to get Tamara Girardi on the podcast for over a year now, and we are so excited she's chatting with us today! Not only is Tamara an awesome author, but she also happens to be an English teacher. In this episode, she shares how so teaches her creative writing classes, a little about her new duology with WiseWolf, and she may mention her favorite cupcake flavor that will have everyone's mouths watering. We know you are going to enjoy this episode!
"It is so critical that you surround yourself with people who will push you and lift you up." — Tamara Girardi
Tamara Girardi writes books for children and teens. Her award-winning debut young adult novel, Gridiron Girl, tells the story of Julia Medina who quits the volleyball team to compete against her boyfriend for the starting quarterback position. Three additional sports novels in the Iron Valley Vikings series followed in 2022. Above the Fold is the first book in Tamara’s second series, all about teens exploring their dreams and their true selves through exhibits at a popular, mardi-gras-esque hotspot called Carnivalesque. Above the Fold released in January of 2023, and its sequel, Behind the Mask followed in February, both from Wise Wolf Books. Tamara’s debut board book, Why, Daddy? Why? was named a 2022 Editor’s Pick by Amazon. Also an academic, Tamara is a college English professor. She lives in a suburb of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with her husband and four adorably rambunctious children.
Connect with Tamara on her website (https://www.tamaragirardi.com/), TikTok (@TamaraGirardiAuthor), Instagram (@girarditamara), Facebook (@TamaraGirardiAuthor), and Twitter (@TamaraGirardi)
Mentioned
Above the Fold | Tamara Girardi
Behind the Mask | Tamara Girardi
Iron Valley Series | Tamara Girardi
Calculated Series | Nova McBee
Why Daddy Why? | Tamara Girardi
Save the Cat | Blake Snyder
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037: Becky Dean
We have a fantastic episode for you today! In this episode, we chat with the multi-genred, multitalented author Becky Dean (or BL Dean). She's written both contemporary and sci-fi and is such a powerhouse (we lost count midway through the episode of how many books she has released this year alone). Also, get ready to add some destinations to your travel wish list after listening to this episode — we loved hearing about Becky's adventures. We know you are going to enjoy this episode.
"Be at peace with not being able to do it all." —Becky Dean
Becky Dean is a fan of adventures both real and fictional. When she’s not writing or traveling, she can be found drinking tea, watching science fiction shows, or quoting The Lord of the Rings. Though she lives in Texas with her husband, she remains a Southern California girl at heart.
Connect with Becky on her website and Instagram (@beckydeanwrites)
Mentioned
Shades of Starlight series | BL Dean
Love & Other Great Expectations | Becky Dean
Picture-Perfect Boyfriend | Becky Dean
The Stardust Thief | Chelsea Abdullah
Six of Crows | Leigh Bardugo
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036: Candace Kade
You are in for a treat! In this episode, we chat with author Candace Kade about her amazing debut Enhanced. We'd chat about Candace growing up in China and her inspiration behind Enhanced (which, in itself is inspiring). Sit back and enjoy this episode!
"Writing is a long game and it's about perseverance." — Candace Kade
Candace Kade is a recovering over-achiever who spends her time dreaming up stories typically involving tech, psychology, culture, and/or swords. She’s a certified Krav Maga assistant instructor and loves writing action-packed martial art scenes. A third culture kid, she considers Chengdu and Austin to be her homes. When she’s not exploring new countries, she enjoys hiking in national parks, moving, teaching her husband Mandarin, and keeping a baby human alive. She can be bribed with boba tea, fluffy puppies, and breakfast tacos.
Connect with Candace on her website or Instagram.
Mentioned
Enhanced | Candace Kade
Wishtress | Nadine Brandes
Recruit of Talionis | CJ Milacci
The Eternity Gate | Katherine Briggs
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035: Haylie Hanson
This episode with Haylie Hanson was so much fun! We spend so much time geeking out over our favorite fandoms, talking about how writing feels like home, and the importance of fan fiction (no really). Haylie shares about maybe a not-quite-so-embarrassing fan fiction run when she was a teen and all about her Luminaut series. Sit back and enjoy this episode!
"Make a plan, but be prepared for the plan to change and shift." — Haylie Hanson
Haylie Hanson writes YA fantasy about quirky kids with superpowers, portals to magical new worlds, and finding your destiny--also, robots are involved. She dreams of having adventures in a galaxy far, far away, but she'll settle for those closer to home, especially if dirty chai is involved.
Connect with Haylie on her website, Instagram (@therealhayliehanson), and sign up for her newsletter.
Mentioned
The Luminaut Series | Haylie Hanson
The Aurora Cycle | Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff
Sorcery of Thorns | Margaret Rogerson
Long Live the Pumpkin Queen | Shea Ernshaw
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034: C.J. Redwine & Mary Weber
You guys are not ready for this episode. I know we say that literally every single episode, but this episode ... oh this episode. We are chatting with the powerhouse that is C.J. Redwine and Mary Weber. They share their heart behind The Writer's Sanctuary and The Red Herring Society, and they drop so much wisdom in this episode we know you are going to be itching to find your tribe and write by the end of our conversation.
"There's only so much of the blank page you can stare at before you have to grab hold of it and jump in." — Mary Weber
"There is no one right way to produce the book, as long as you produce the book." — CJ Redwine
C.J. Redwine is a New York Times bestselling author, public speaker, publishing and marketing consultant, ghostwriter, and coach with twelve years experience in teaching all areas of creative writing, publishing, and marketing. She’s especially passionate about helping writers level up their skills and their careers. She’s a diehard fan of going to the movies, keeps a 6-foot-tall Loki figure in her office, and will debate the merits of Batman over Superman with anyone she meets. She once punched herself in the face on a ride at Disneyland. She doesn’t recommend it.
Connect with C.J. on Instagram @cjredwine.
Mary Weber is a freelance editor, marketing strategist, and ghostwriter who's worked with NYT bestselling authors, Hollywood film producers, the Big 4 publishers, and multi-million dollar entrepreneurs on fiction, nonfiction, developing powerhouse marketing plans, author brands, film pitches, and proposals. She’s also the bestselling author of six books, including the Storm Siren Trilogy and the award-winning To Best the Boys. In her spare time, Mary sings 80’s hairband songs to her three muggle children and lives in California, where she and her husband stalk aging superstars while wearing fanny packs and sweatpants.
Connect with Mary on her website at MaryWeber.com or on Instagram @MaryWeberAuthor.
Mentioned on This Episode
YouTube of Cj + Mary Playing Beanboozled
One Dark Window | Rachel Gillig
How I'll Kill You | Ren DeStefano
Find Him Where You Left Him Dead | Kristen Simmons
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033: Scott Reintgen
We are so excited about this episode with New York Times Bestselling author Scott Reintgen. We have been long been fans of Scott's and were floored when he agreed to come on Exploring the Blank Page as a guest. He shared the amazing story of how his newest book, A Door in the Dark, almost wasn't, how he keeps going after rejection and gives some amazing tips on juggling both an author career and fatherhood. You are going to be so fired up to write after listening to this episode. Enjoy!
"I start every writing day with yesterday." — Scott Reintgen
Scott Reintgen is an author of science fiction and fantasy books.
He wrote the Nyxia trilogy, the Ashlords series, the Talespinners series, and The Problem with Prophecies. His next book is the young adult fantasy thriller—A Door in the Dark.
He began his career as an English and Creative Writing teacher in North Carolina. He strongly believes that every student who steps into the classroom deserves to see themselves, vibrant and victorious and on the page. It’s his hope to encourage a future full of diverse writers.
You can find him working in coffee shops, speaking in schools around the country, or teaching writing courses online.
He currently lives in North Carolina with his wife Katie, and their three wild children.
Connect with Scott on his website, Instagram @reintgen, and Twitter @Scott_Thought
Mentioned on This Episode
A Door in the Dark | Scott Reintgen
Twitter thread on how A Door in the Dark almost wasn't
Ashlords Duology | Scott Reintgen
Scott's Interview on Authors & Audiences
The Problem with Prophecies | Scott Reintgen
The Drama with Doomsday | Scott Reintgen
Under the Whispering Door | TJ Klune
House on the Cerulean Sea | TJ Klune
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032: Hayley Reese Chow
You are going to love our chat with Hayley Reese Chow! She's had such amazing adventures and we loved hearing about them in this episode. She dropped so many truths and encouragement that we know you are going to walk away from this episode ready to write!
"Learn to rest. Not to quit." — Hayley Reese Chow, author of Into the Churn
Hayley Reese Chow is the author of Odriel's Heirs, the 2020 winner of the Florida Author Project, Wishing Shelf Book Award Bronze Medalist, and 5th place finalist in the 2021 Book Blogger Novel of the Year Awards. She is also the author of Into the Churn, a romantic YA sci-fi coming from Whimsical Publishing in April 2023.
Until recently though, she’s mostly done a lot of things that have nothing at all to do with writing. Her hat collection includes mother, wife, engineer, USAF veteran, reservist, four-time All-American fencer, 100-mile ultramarathoner, triathlete, world traveler, book inhaler, and super nerd.
Hayley currently lives in Florida with two small wild boys, her long-suffering husband, and her miniature ragehound.
But at night, when the house is still, she writes.
Connect with Hayley Reese Chow on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @HayleyReeseChow
Mentioned in This Episode
Into the Churn | Hayley Reese Chow
Odriel's Heirs | Hayley Reese Chow
Revenge of the Queen Rose | Valinora Troy
The Wretched of Muirwood | Jeff Wheeler
Defend the Dawn | Brigid Kemmerer
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031: CJ Milacci
If you've been thinking about kickstarting a project, this episode is for you! Even if you aren't thinking about Kickstarter, you'll still get so much out of this episode. We're chatting with author and Kickstarter queen CJ Milacci. CJ shares so much wisdom on writing and Kickstarter — you don't want to miss this episode!
"Writing is such a nice, enjoyable, crazy process." —CJ Milacci, author of Recruit of Talionis
CJ Milacci writes stories for teens and young adults with heart-pounding action and hope. As a referee, she’s always relearning the hard lesson that it’s impossible to make everyone happy, and she’s discovered that stories can be found anywhere, even on a lacrosse field. She’s passionate about crafting stories of good overcoming evil, finding hope in the midst of seemingly hopeless circumstances, and true acceptance.
Connect with CJ and sign up for her newsletter on her website: https://cjmilacci.com or follow her on Instagram @cjmilacci
Mentioned in this Episode
Fugitive of Talionis Kickstarter
The Snowflake Method | Randy Ingermanson
The Story Equation | Susan May Warren
Silver Bounty | Victoria McCombs
Renegade Skyfarer | RJ Metcalf
Calculated Series | Nova McBee
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030: Welcome to Season Three
We're officially back with season three! We give a quick update on where in the world we've been for the past two years (a lot of all over the place) and gush about what we've been reading and what we have coming up this season (we're so excited!)
We hope you enjoy this episode (and season) as much as we have.
Have a question for Emilie or Christen? Leave us a message by clicking the "message" button at anchor.fm/exploringtheblankpage
Mentioned in This Episode
Suspended in the Stars | EA Hendryx
Expired Promise | Emilie Haney
On the Golden Cliffs | Christen Krumm
Secrets So Deep | Ginny Myers Sain
The Inheritance Games series | Jennifer L. Barnes
I Must Betray You | Ruta Sepetys
Rebel Brave and Brutal | Shannon Dittemore
Skyward series | Brandon Sanderson
Nothing More to Tell | Karen McManus
Defy the Night | Brigid Kemmerer
Defend the Dawn | Brigid Kemmerer
The Last Legacy | Adrienne Young
Hello Girls | Emily Henry & Brittany Cavallaro
Good Girls Guide to Murder | Holly Jackson
Good Girl, Bad Blood | Holly Jackson
Vampire Hearts and Other Dead Things | Margie Fuston
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029: Suspended in the Stars Kickstarter Update
A special Suspended in the Stars Kickstarter update! Today is the last day to back Emilie's Kickstarter project — and we've almost unlocked every single stretch goal!
Check out the Kickstarter + Back the Project — https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/eahendryx/suspended-in-the-stars
Have a question? You can email us at exploringtheblankpage@gmail.com
Connect with us on Instagram: https://instagtram.com/exploringtheblankpagepodcast
028: Suspended in the Stars Kickstarter Part 3
Welcome to part three of this special three-part series on the Kickstarter for EA Hendryx's (Emilie!) Suspended in the Stars.
In this episode, we answer all the Kickstarter questions!
Check out the Kickstarter + Back the Project Here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/eahendryx/suspended-in-the-stars
Some Other Fun Things Mentioned in This Episode
Suspended in the Stars Planet Stickers — https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/eahendryx/suspended-in-the-stars/posts/3761105
How to Back a Kickstarter Campaign YouTube Video — https://youtu.be/6PJ-oYulmfE
Recruit of Talionis | CJ Milacci — https://amzn.to/42xkQv5
Back Fugitive of Talionis by CJ Milacci on Kickstarter — https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cjmilacci/fugitive-of-talionis-a-young-adult-sci-fi-dystopian-novel
Have a question? You can email us at exploringtheblankpage@gmail.com
Connect with us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/exploringtheblankpagepodcast
027: Suspended in the Stars Kickstarter Part 2
Welcome to part two of this special three-part series on the Kickstarter for EA Hendryx's (Emilie!) Suspended in the Stars.
In this episode, we dive into more about Kickstarter — what it is, how it works, and how YOU can back this project!
Check out the Kickstarter + Back the Project Here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/eahendryx/suspended-in-the-stars
Have a question? You can email us at exploringtheblankpage@gmail.com
Connect with us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/exploringtheblankpagepodcast
026: Suspended in the Stars Kickstarter Part 1
Welcome to this special three-part series on the Kickstarter for EA Hendryx's (Emilie!) Suspended in the Stars.
In this episode, we dive into the inspiration behind this project, a little about Kickstarter, and how you can get your hands on Suspended in the Stars before it is even in stores!
Check out the Kickstarter + Back the Project Here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/eahendryx/suspended-in-the-stars
Have a question? You can email us at exploringtheblankpage@gmail.com
Connect with us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/exploringtheblankpagepodcast
025: Holiday Special with Tracy Andreen
Tracy Andreen was born in Southern California but raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a B.A. in Journalism and Professional Writing then promptly moved to Los Angeles where she spent many years in the world of film development, employed at Amblin/DreamWorks and Mandalay Pictures, among others. She began her paid writing career when she took it upon herself to revise some properties in development at Mandalay and ultimately left that side of the film world to pursue writing full time. In her spare time, she enjoys staring at her fantasy football lineup, hiking, gardening, perusing homes on Zillow, and making some amazingly cool candles that you totally would buy if only she would at long last set up that website.
For links on everything we mentioned in this episode visit: https://www.exploringtheblankpage.com/
024: Holiday Special with Chelsea Bobulski
Chelsea Bobulski was born in Columbus, Ohio, and raised on Disney movies, Broadway musicals, and Buckeye pride. She graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in history and promptly married her high school sweetheart. As a writer, she has a soft spot for characters with broken pasts, strange talents, and obstacles they must overcome for a brighter future. She now lives in Northwest Ohio with her husband, her daughter, and one very emotive German Shepherd/Lab mix.
For links on everything we mentioned in this episode visit: https://www.exploringtheblankpage.com/
023: Holiday Special with Rektok Ross
Rektok Ross is the pen name of Liani Kotcher, a trial attorney turned award-winning young adult author and book blogger. An avid reader since childhood, Liani writes exactly the kind of books she loves to escape into herself: exciting thrillers with strong female leads, swoon-worthy love interests, and life-changing moments. She graduated from the University of Florida School of Journalism and obtained her juris doctorate at the University of Miami School of Law. Originally from South Florida, she currently splits her time between San Francisco and Los Angeles with her husband, stepkids, and her dogs. You can find her online just about anywhere at @RektokRoss, as well as on her website, www.RektokRoss.com, where she blogs about books and writing.
For links on everything we mentioned in this episode visit: https://www.exploringtheblankpage.com/
022: Holiday Special with Tif Marcelo
Tif Marcelo is a veteran US Army nurse and holds a BS in Nursing and a Master’s in public administration. She believes and writes about the strength of families, the endurance of friendship, heartfelt romances, and is inspired daily by her own military hero husband and four children. She hosts The Stories to Love Podcast, and is the USA Today bestselling author of In a Book Club Far Away, Once Upon a Sunset, The Key to Happily Ever After, which was a Target Diverse Book Club pick, The Holiday Switch, and the Heart Resort and Journey to the Heart series. She and her books have been featured in The Today Show, Shondaland, Real Simple Magazine, The Asian Journal and more! Her website, which includes a link to her newsletter, is www.TifMarcelo.com
For links on everything we mentioned in this episode visit: https://www.exploringtheblankpage.com/
021: Exploring the Blank Page Holiday Special
Merry Christmas! We are so excited to be back for a mini holiday season. This week we will be releasing an episode every day interviewing YA authors about their holiday novels!
Grab a cup of your favorite holiday drink and enjoy this episode!
For links on everything we chatted about in this episode visit: https://www.exploringtheblankpage.com/
020: Writing Update & Reflections
We have come to the end of season 2! Emilie and Christen give a quick writing update (they are busy writers!) + reflect over what they learned this season.
As always, for links to what we chatted about in this episode, visit: exploringtheblankpage.com
019: Lori Langdon
Lorie Langdon is one half of the author team that writes the best-selling DOON series, a young adult reimagining of the musical Brigadoon. A few years ago, she left her corporate career to satisfy the voices in her head. Now she spends her days tucked into her office, Havanese puppy by her side, working to translate her effusive imagination into the written word.
Lorie has been interviewed on Entertainment Weekly.com and several NPR radio programs, including Lisa Loeb’s national Kid Lit show. The DOON series has been featured on such high-profile sites as USAToday.com, Hypable.com, and BroadwayWorld.com. Lorie’s solo debut, GILT HOLLOW, a YA romantic thriller, released September 27th, 2016. GILT HOLLOW was recently named by Redbook Magazine as one of the “Books By Women You Must Read This Fall.”
website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest
Links for what we chatted about in this episode:
Doon Series — https://amzn.to/3uKWhsn
Gilt Hollow — https://amzn.to/3pkTXHM
Olivia Twist — https://amzn.to/3vSbjOG
Original Oliver Twist Movie — https://amzn.to/3g5jrVl
Oliver Twist — https://amzn.to/3vNJ5of
Truly Devious | Maureen Johnson — https://amzn.to/2Saxr85
Caraval series | Stephanie Garber — https://amzn.to/3phudf7
Lorie Langdon Playlists — https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb5sN9ENXPjr488AxPyq3mw/playlists
018: Lani Forbes
Lani Forbes is the award-winning YA author of The Seventh Sun and the 2021 release, The Jade Bones. As the daughter of a librarian and an ex-drug smuggling surfer (which explains her passionate love of the ocean and books), Lani is a one-time teacher turned MFT student. Her passion is showing readers the transformative and encouraging power of story on the human experience. She helps others process anxiety, depression, and complex PTSD, both in her stories and in real life.
A California native whose parents live in Mexico, Lani now resides in the Pacific Northwest where she stubbornly wears flip flops no matter how cold it gets. She is a proud nerd, Gryffindor, and member of Romance Writers of America and the Society for Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators.
Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter
Links for what we chatted about in this episode:
The Seventh Sun — https://amzn.to/3g8q2OM
The Jade Bones — https://amzn.to/3uOgygI
Once Upon a Time — https://amzn.to/3uMKaLI
Renegades | Marissa Meyer — https://amzn.to/3wVe4yQ
An Enchantment of Ravens | Margaret Rogerson — https://amzn.to/3wORaJ6
Sorcery of Thornes | Margaret Rogerson — https://amzn.to/3iefdND
Fate: Winx Saga — https://youtu.be/dfXRud1AIiw
017: Jennifer Lindsay
We are super excited to introduce you to author and editor, Jennifer Lindsay! We had so much fun chatting with Jennifer — plus she give amazing advice on what editors wished authors would know!
For links on everything we chatted about in this episode, visit: https://www.exploringtheblankpage.com/
016: Nadine Brandes
We had so much fun recording this conversation with Nadine Brandes! We laughed pretty much the entire time! Hope this episode brings a smile to your face (and Nadine dropped so much wisdom on productivity and writer care!)
As always, for links to what we chatted about in this episode, visit: exploringtheblankpage.com
015: Caroline George
This week we had so much fun chatting with the one and only Caroline George! We talked travel, writing as a career, and Caroline gave a little sneak peek into what's coming up next!
As always, for links to what we chatted about in this episode, visit: exploringtheblankpage.com
014: Olivia Smit
We had a blast talking about productivity and writer care with Olivia Smit. She had some amazing tips for making sure you're using your time in the best possible way. You'll want to grab a copy of her book, Seeing Voices!
As always, for links to what we chatted about in this episode, visit: exploringtheblankpage.com
013: Nova McBee
We are so excited to chat this week with Nova McBee! We chatted about her latest release Calculated plus she gave a little sneak peek at book two (releasing in May!) Nova's productivity tip was brilliant. We can't wait for you to listen to this episode!
As always, for links to what we chatted about in this episode, visit: exploringtheblankpage.com
012: Welcome to Season Two
We're back! Talking all about where we've been, why season two launch has taken so long, and what to expect this season (it's going to be amazing!)
As always, for links to what we chatted about in this episode, visit: exploringtheblankpage.com
011: Guest Sara Ella
Today on the podcast we are excited to introduce you to Sara Ella. Once upon a time, Sara Ella dreamed she would marry a Disney prince and live in a castle. Now she spends her days homeschooling her three Jedi in training, braving the Arizona summers, and reminding her superhero husband that it's almost Christmas (even if it's only January). When she's not writing, Sara might be found behind her camera lens or planning her next adventure to California. A lover of fairy tales, she believes “Happily Ever After is Never Far Away.”
Links from the Show
Unblemished series | Sara Ella | https://amzn.to/3lKm8w4
Sara's writing space |
Coral | https://amzn.to/2JPs5uE
Frozen | https://amzn.to/2LaOQK7
Onward | https://amzn.to/3ga2uZt
Brave | https://amzn.to/3mMVxjp
Big Hero 6 | https://amzn.to/3mIUz7Z
Disney Story Origins Podcast | http://www.disneystoryoriginspodcast.com/
Dust | Kara Swanson | https://amzn.to/3oqs2nQ
The Lunar Chronicles | Marrisa Meyers | https://amzn.to/39H4rv1
Welcome to Wonderland | https://youtu.be/NN6J-aYI0d4
Ready Player One Soundtrack | https://youtu.be/nn5svPIP3zo
Warcross | Marie Lu | https://amzn.to/2JRZ3dz
The Selection | Keira Cass | https://amzn.to/36FU7BA
Harney and Sons Paris Tea | https://amzn.to/3lENns9
010: Guest Kara Swanson
As the daughter of missionaries, Kara Swanson spent her childhood running barefoot through the lush jungles of Papua New Guinea. Able to relate with characters dropped into a unique new world, she quickly fell in love with the fantasy genre.
Swanson is the award-winning author of The Girl Who Could See and Peter Pan retelling/sequel Dust (Enclave Publishing, July 2020). She helps young writers explore their passions as a faculty member of the Young Writer's Workshop and also offers her own author coaching services.
Kara is passionate about crafting stories of light shattering darkness, connecting with readers, and becoming best friends with a mermaid--though not necessarily in that order.
Links from the Show
The Girl Who Could See | Kara Swanson | https://amzn.to/33L4Bhh
Dust | Kara Swanson | https://amzn.to/3mIa8wp
Young Writer's Workshop |
Peter Pan | JM Barrie | https://amzn.to/3lMBSPg
Return to Neverland | https://amzn.to/3mOZ1SI
Hawk | James Patterson | https://amzn.to/3mJBC4Z
Nadine Brandes | https://amzn.to/33KvUZg
Sara Ella | https://amzn.to/2VRAxMN
Lindzy Franklin | https://amzn.to/33N3y0a
Mary Weber | https://amzn.to/2JsufAB
Chronicles of Narnia | https://amzn.to/37ytrCg
009: Special Guest Natalie Walters
On this episode of Exploring the Blank Page Podcast, we have a special guest, and the third member of our Mastermind group, Natalie Walters. With Natalie, we dive deep into what a mastermind group is, how we started our writing squad, and how to make sure yours is successful! Enjoy!
Links from the Show
#findmywritingcommunity: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/findmywritingcommunity/
Zoom: zoom.us
Connect with Natalie: https://www.nataliewalterswriter.com/
008: Guest Kristin Dwyer
You may have heard of today’s author because of her amazing online presence and genuine approach to social media. She is a lover of all things South Korea and K-Pop, best friends to Adrienne Young, and just got some exciting news we’re dying to hear her talk about on today’s podcast.
Links from the Show
KD's announcement on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17885155150624679/?hl=en
It Happened at Christmas | https://amzn.to/2Kdz3tq
Y'all Fest | https://www.yallwrite.org/
Woven in Moonlight | https://amzn.to/3kIfBBC
Vampires Diaries | https://amzn.to/38WCkb8
Guardian: The Lonely and Great God | https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5994364/
Viki streaming service | https://www.viki.com/
Blood and Honey | https://amzn.to/3kGVRys
Spinning Silver | https://amzn.to/3lVXCsI
More than Maybe | https://amzn.to/2IEAvot
Serpent and Dove | https://amzn.to/3kKBtfC
Red, White, and Royal Blue | https://amzn.to/3pEXb8A
Sky in the Deep | https://amzn.to/3nCFN2t
Outer Banks | https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10293938/
007: Guest R.J. Anderson
Today's guest is R.J. Anderson. R.J. is the daughter of a preacher who read Tolkien and Lewis aloud to his children, she grew up daydreaming about Narnia and Middle-Earth, watching DOCTOR WHO from behind the sofa, and hanging out in her brothers' comic book shop. Now she writes novels about knife-wielding faeries, weird science, and the numinous in the modern world.
Her debut novel KNIFE was a UK bestseller and has sold more than 120,000 copies worldwide. Her teen thriller ULTRAVIOLET (2011) was shortlisted for the 2012 Nebula Awards and the Sunburst Award for Canadian SF and was followed by a companion novel, QUICKSILVER (2013). She has also written two magical middle-grade mysteries, the Silver Birch Award-shortlisted A POCKET FULL OF MURDER (2015) and its sequel A LITTLE TASTE OF POISON (2016). Her latest work is the Flight and Flame Trilogy, consisting of SWIFT (coming August 2020), NOMAD (November 2020), and TORCH (February 2021).
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006: August Project: What We've Learned and Where We're Going From Here
In Episode 6 of Exploring the Blank Page, we're chatting about our August project — what it was, what we've learned, and where we're going from here.
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005: Guest Natalie Mae
Today's special guest is Natalie Mae. Natalie Mae is an ex-programmer, dark chocolate enthusiast, and author of young adult novels. She has also been a freelance editor and a Pitch Wars mentor, and she feels it notable to mention she once held a job where she had to feed spiders. When not writing, she can be found wandering the Colorado wilderness with her family.
Be sure to grab a copy of her latest release The Kinder Poison.
[Please forgive the sound quality of this episode. We were dealing with some Bluetooth interference for the first portion and a little at the end]
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004: NaNoWriMo Pep talk
Join us as we talk all things NaNoWriMo! November is coming — this is the pep talk you didn't know you needed!
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003: Guest Shannon Dittemore
Today's special guest is Shannon Dittemore. Shannon is an author, speaker, and contributor to the blog Go Teen Writers, which was one of Writer's Digest 101 Best Websites for Writers. When she's not at her desk, she can be found in the wilds of Northern California, adventuring with her husband, their two children, and a Husky named Leonidas.
Be sure to grab Shannon's latest release, Winter, White & Wicked out now!
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002: Guest Kara McDowell
We are very excited to introduce you to our first podcast guest, Kara McDowell. Kara was born in the mountains and raised in the desert. She spent her childhood swimming, boating, and making up stories in her head. Now she lives in Mesa, Arizona, where she divides her time between writing, baking, and playing board games with her husband and three young sons.
Grab her new book, One Way or Another, out now!
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001: Welcome to the Podcast
Our very first episode! We're excited to take listeners along for the ride as we showcase our lighting round questions (featured in every interview) and give you all some insight into who we are, how we met, and where the idea for Exploring the Blank Page came from.
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