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Book Shop Chats:
Welcome to Book Shop Chats, your go to podcast for indie authors and learning insight into what it takes to write a book (HINT: You can do it too!!)
Join authors as they share their personal journeys, successes, and challenges, providing you with unique insights into the writing process. The discussions explore into various aspects of storytelling, from character development to plot structuring, ensuring you have a well-rounded understanding of the craft.
Whether you're just starting out or have published multiple works, this podcast is your companion in the pursuit of storytelling excellence. Tune in, gather inspiration, and let your passion for writing flourish alongside a community that celebrates the art of the written word.
Episodes
79 episodes
From Fantasy Realms to Swoony Rom-Coms: A Conversation with Shameez Patel
Shamiz Patel shares her journey of writing across different genres, from a fantasy trilogy to a flirty rom-com, highlighting how each book has its own unique development process and timeline.• Writing a trilogy requires understanding ch...
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Episode 1
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Coffee-Fueled Confessions of romance author Rebecca Wrights
Romance author Rebecca Wrights shares her journey from accidental writer to successful indie publisher, discussing how her viral marketing strategy led to rapid growth and meaningful reader connections. She writes "real and raw" romance novels ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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Finding Your Genre Is Like Coming Home to Yourself with Amanda Casile
Amanda Casile shares her journey writing a woodsy grief horror novel called "Broken Trail" about a mother fighting to protect her daughters from malevolent spirits in the wilderness of British Columbia. Her story reveals how finding the right g...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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Chess Moves: Political Intrigue in Fiction with Mary A. Odekunle
Author Mary A. Odekunle joins us to discuss her debut novel "The Eight Pawn," a political intrigue and strategy-focused book that offers readers an alternative to romance-dominated fiction. We explore Mary's writing journey from childhood journ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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Building Worlds and Finding Character Voice with Whitney Welsh Gibbs
Whitney Welsh Gibbs shares her journey of creating the Steel Citadel series, a four-book fantasy romance about a princess who loses everything and embarks on a quest for revenge in a magical kingdom.Author Bio: Wh...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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Why It's Never Too Late to Chase Your Creative Calling with Libby Tanner
Debut author Libby Tanner shares her journey from writing fan fiction to landing a three-book deal with City Owl Press and reveals how she transformed her experience as a nanny in Italy into her upcoming novel "Better Than Gelato."Bio: ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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45:22

Crafting Worlds and Killers: The Journey of Fantasy Author Rhiannon Rollness
Fantasy author Rhiannon Rollness takes us on a journey through the creation of her dark fantasy novel "Black and Blue Widow" - a story about a female serial killer who targets the worst men in her society on their wedding night. Drawing inspira...
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Season 1
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Episode 74
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The Messy Journey to Publishing: Crafting Rom-Coms & Finding Your Voice with Lily Parker
Lily Parker shares her journey from secret writer to published author with three rom-coms releasing in rapid succession in 2024. Her insights on overcoming imposter syndrome, the importance of writing communities, and embracing vulnerability pr...
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Season 1
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Episode 73
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Behind the Pages: Legal Drama to Literary Debut with Victor Suthammanont
Victor Suthammanont shares his journey from aspiring playwright to debut novelist with "Hollow Spaces," a dual-timeline thriller about a man acquitted of murder and his children who, decades later, attempt to determine his true guilt or innocen...
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Episode 72
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Paranormal Chronicles: Inside the Alex McKenna Series
Vicki Ann Bush returns to discuss her Alex McKenna paranormal YA series, exploring how she develops this gifted psychic protagonist through increasingly darker supernatural mysteries across multiple books.Author Bio...
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Season 1
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Episode 71
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Uncovering Rose Valland: The Forgotten Fighter Who Saved Europe's Art with Michelle Young
Michelle Young unveils the extraordinary story of Rose Valland, an art historian and resistance spy who gathered intelligence for the Monuments Men during WWII Paris. She explores how this highly decorated war hero faded into obscurity despite ...
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Season 1
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Episode 70
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Where Do Stories Come From? A Chat with Fantasy Author Erica Rose Eberhart
Victoria and fantasy author Erica Rose Eberhart discuss the delicate balance between creating books, promoting them, and maintaining creative energy while avoiding burnout.• Erica shares details about her debut novel "Tarnished" and the...
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Season 1
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Episode 69
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Write Now or Never: Publishing Through Pandemic & Perseverance with Selina Violet
Selena Violet shares the journey of her romance trilogy "What We Can't Have," which started as a poem she wrote for her middle school students and evolved into a three-book series about characters connected by one life-changing song.• S...
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Season 1
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Episode 67
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Book Magic: Writing, Marketing, and Finding Your Voice with Danielle
Danielle, author and visibility strategist, shares her journey of re-releasing her book "Beauty in the Breaking" with a new perspective gained from her own healing journey. Her approach balances heavy topics like trauma, domestic violence, and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 67
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29:26

Behind the Fantasy: Creating Magic and Monsters with Brittany Ranew
Victoria Jane speaks with fantasy author Brittany Renew about her new adult romantic fantasy series "Riley Jordan and the Fire Prophecies" and the creative process behind building magical worlds. Brittany shares how a dream in 2009 sparked ...
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Season 1
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Episode 66
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Author Khushi T Saha on Breaking Cultural Barriers in Romance
Khushi T Saha joins Victoria to discuss her steamy romance novel "Free Fall" and her journey writing authentic stories that explore the South Asian-American experience.• Writing romance with South Asian representation that explores iden...
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Season 1
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Episode 64
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Between Romance and Mystery: The Art of Blending Genres with Ashley Hawthorne
Ashley Hawthorne reveals her journey from writing fan fiction during COVID lockdowns to becoming a published author of contemporary romantic suspense novels. She discusses how finding an online writing community transformed her passion into a s...
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Season 1
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Episode 64
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When Characters Surprise You: Dustin Archibald's Journey from Comic Books to Novels
Dustin Archibald takes us into the world of the Asha Anderson series, where a teen girl discovers she has superpowers in a world without superheroes and must learn through trial and error alongside her friends.• Teen protagonist Asha mu...
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Season 1
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Episode 63
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33:25

How Hockey Practice Became the Birthplace of a Greek Mythology Novel with Lore Wren
Lori Wren shares how a trip to Pompeii inspired her mythological retelling "Meddromeda," which she wrote primarily in her phone's notes app during her children's hockey practices. • Reimagining Medusa's story from a more compassionate p...
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Episode 62
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Why Every Writer Should Embrace Their Unique Voice and Story with Enewerome
Nigerian Christian romance author Enewerome shares her journey from childhood stories to publishing her debut novel "Ready to be Loved by You" while navigating international publishing challenges. Her passion, persistence, and faith-based appro...
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Season 1
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Episode 61
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Rejection-Proof: How to Keep Writing When No One's Saying Yes with Dan Desai Martin
Dan Desai Martin shares his debut fantasy novel "In the Shadow of the Sanctum" and discusses his ten-year journey from idea to publication with Gold Dust Publishing.• Dan's background in religious studies heavily influenced his world...
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Episode 60
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Finding Yourself Through Fiction: How Writing Saved a Stay-at-Home Mom with Amanda Stacey
Victoria Jane welcomes author Amanda Stacey to discuss her reimagined Lilith story, the journey from stay-at-home mom to published author, and the unexpected self-discovery that came from creating a strong female protagonist.• Amanda's ...
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Season 1
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Episode 59
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Dragon Riders and Western Romance: Maggie Hoopis's Universe
Victoria Jane welcomes Maggie Hoopis to discuss her debut novel "Grace of Dragons," a genre-blending Western romantasy featuring dragons instead of horses and a strong female lead who knows exactly who she is.• "Grace of Dragons" combin...
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Season 1
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Episode 58
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42:16

From Fandoms to Romance: Writing Love Stories for Geeks and Nerds with Jasmine C. Caldwell
Victoria welcomes Jasmine C Caldwell to discuss her eleven published books and her mission to flip tired romance tropes on their head. Jasmine shares how frustration with the "nerdy girl makeover" narrative inspired her Geek Girl Squad series f...
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Season 1
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Episode 57
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25:22

From Regency Romance to NYT's Best Books: J.M Frey's Writing Adventure
Friends this episode is full of wisdom! Grab an iced coffee and get your steps in. J.M Frey shares the extraordinary journey of her latest novel "Time and Tide," a sapphic Regency romance that made the New York Times Best Romance Books ...
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