Description

In today's episode, Kat talks about NaNoWriMo; what it is, how to do it, and some tips to set yourself up for success. Then she interviews author Ed Di Gangi, who tells a fascinating story of how he found his birth mother, who she turned out to be, and how he turned her story into a book. Topics cover include:

• How he discovered who his birth mother was and how it became a book
• His path to publication for The Gift Best Given
• How adoption is represented in his book
• Writing groups
• Editing processes
• What he learned about writing and publishing that he will change the next time around
• Starting the marketing well before the book comes out
• Meeting some people who knew his birth mother
• His next project
• Not being afraid to reach out and ask people for information

You can find Ed on his website, on Facebook, and on Instagram @digangiauthor.

Kat is on Twitter @kfoxx_writes @_badasswriters @FoxxEditorial and @moodpitchers. On IG, she's @kathleenfoxxwrites @badasswriters_podcast @FoxxEditorial and @moodpitchers. Her websites are www.kathleenfoxx.com www.foxxeditorial.com and www.moodpitch.org

If you're interested in being a guest on the show, please fill out this form. Note that Kat is currently booking about 6-7 months in advance for interviews.