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Episode 126: Giving back through school visits and more with Amber Henry

by Connie B. Dowell
November 10, 2021November 10, 2021

This week, I chatted with author Amber Henry about the different ways she gives back to her community. We talked about school visits, giving while protecting your boundaries, looking for the need where you already have connections, and more! I… Read More »

Episode 105: Announcing the #queerkidlit mentorship

by Connie B. Dowell
June 2, 2021June 2, 2021

Happy Pride month! In the spirit of this month, I’m so pleased to announce the Queerkidlit mentorship program is open for submissions! Today’s episode is about the program and why it means so much to me. If you’re an lgbtqia+… Read More »

Episode 96: 7 years of 10 Minute Novelists

by Connie B. Dowell
March 31, 2021March 30, 2021

Today’s episode features returning guest Katharine Grubb of 10 Minute Novelists! She shares her top tips for writing when you’re short on time and exciting news about the group’s upcoming conference. Bonus! In addition to the audio, I’ve got video… Read More »

Episode 51: Reader expectations in cozy mystery with Traci Hilton

by Connie B. Dowell
May 6, 2020May 5, 2020

Hi, folks. This week on the show, we’re taking a deep dive into reader expectations in the cozy mystery subgenre in my chat with author Traci Hilton. Have you ever wondered just what the difference is between cozy mystery and… Read More »

Why You Should Attend a Writers’ Conference: A Reflection on 20Booksto50K

by Connie B. Dowell
November 20, 2019

Phew! I’m back from the 20Booksto50K conference in Las Vegas! The three days I spent there were an absolute blast. I met a lot of wonderful authors, made new friends, and learned some new things. And I felt very glamorous… Read More »

Episode 26: Writing Historical Fiction and Starting Something New with J. Kasper Kramer

by Connie B. Dowell
November 6, 2019November 7, 2019

Hello, again. Today on the show, I talk with J. Kasper Kramer about her new book set in 1989 Romania, The Story that Cannot Be Told. We chat about writing in another place and time, setting aside old projects to… Read More »

Episode 24: Putting out an Audiobook as an Indie Author

by Connie B. Dowell
October 16, 2019

Hi, folks! Today I’ve got a solo episode for you all, one that I’ve been planning for awhile about my experience putting out my first audiobook as an indie author. I talk about the pros and cons of the various… Read More »

An Illustrator’s Point of View with Elizabeth Savanella

by Connie B. Dowell
August 28, 2019August 27, 2019

In our last episode before my kids go back to school–and I take a one week break from podcasting–I talk to the first illustrator to come on the show, Elizabeth Savanella. In the interview, she talks about becoming an illustrator,… Read More »

Writing about Ice Cream and Civic Change with Suzanne Jacobs Lipshaw

by Connie B. Dowell
August 14, 2019August 13, 2019

Hello! Uploading yet again from a coffee shop…but internet is coming to our house soon I hope! It’s been a busy time unpacking boxes and trying to find places for everything while writing without childcare on a book called Writing… Read More »

Writing for kids by a kid with Ben and Renata Spies

by Connie B. Dowell
August 7, 2019August 6, 2019

I’m back! Coming to you fresh off the moving truck. We don’t’ even have internet at our place yet, so I keep having to visit coffee shops. (Poor me. 😉) Anyway, hopefully next week things will be more convenient. Today,… Read More »