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Helping Families Be HappyThe Year of Kindness: Dallas Woodburn’s Journey to Transform Lives and Inspire FamiliesIn this heartfelt episode of the Helping Families Be Happy Podcast, host Adina Oberman interviews award-winning author Dallas Woodburn about her inspiring book, 1001 Ways to Be Kind, and her transformative year-long kindness journey. Dallas shares how small acts of kindness can create a ripple effect, impacting others and enhancing our own lives. Together, they discuss how incorporating kindness into everyday family routines can help raise compassionate, happy children. This episode aligns with the Familius habits of "Give Together" and "Heal Together." Episode Highlights: [01:05] Meet Dallas Woodburn Introduction to Dallas, her achievements, and her life-changing year-long kindness...2025-03-1920 min

Thriving Authors PodcastEpisode 149: BTS: My Publication Journey for My New NovelIn this episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I'm giving you a behind-the-scenes look at the timeline of drafting, editing and submitting (and editing and submitting again) that led to finally getting a publication deal for my new novel BEFORE & AFTER YOU & ME. It has been quite a long journey filled with ups and downs to get here! And I think it’s really important to hear the real stories behind others' success. In fact, many times books aren’t published in the order in which the writer wrote them (which has certainly been true for me!) 2024-02-1730 min

Zoo-notableInterview with Dallas Woodburn of Thriving Authors (Zoo-notable S3E28)Dallas Woodburn is a successful author and "book doula" who helps authors reach into themselves to write their stories. She's a coach with Thriving Authors Academy and author of several Young Adult books, including Thanks Carissa, for Ruining My Life, which we discuss in-depth on this Zoo-notable. While a fiction book mostly aimed at young adults, Thanks Carissa helps teach some poignant lessons about life, self-care, and personal goals. If you want to nab a copy for yourself, find your local bookstore, and connect with Dallas on her website. Learn more about Thriving...2023-08-1344 min

The Hope Prose PodcastEpisode 80 - How to Make Paper When the World is Ending w/ Dallas WoodburnSend us a textIn today’s episode, Dallas Woodburn drops in to talk with Alex and Tara about her YA novel Thanks, Carissa, For Ruining My Life, and her recent collection of short stories How to Make Paper When the World is Ending.Dallas Woodburn is an award-winning writer of fiction, nonfiction, and plays. She’s an in-demand book coach; and host of the Thriving Authors Podcast. Her debut YA novel, The Best Week That Never Happened, was the Grand Prize Winner of the Dante Rossetti Book Award for Young Adult Fiction. Her short stor...2023-02-2144 min

The TufFish ShowFinding your voice as an author with Dallas WoodburnWelcome Dallas Woodburn to The TufFish Show, a place to help writers and aspiring authors get out of their own way to leave a legacy by telling the stories they want to share through writing their own books and confidently sharing them with others. The writing process can be tough and the business side can feel scary, but TufFish makes both feel smoother and achievable. Visit https://www.jennifermilius.com/tuffish to learn more. Finding your voice as a writer is a process that develops and evolves as you move along this path of being an author...2023-01-2429 min

Indie Book TalkFollowing The Call Of Your Creative Heart with Dallas WoodburnDallas Woodburn believes that creativity doesn't stay in one genre. Every author should follow the call of their creative heart to write the stories they have inside them. This might mean writing different genres, publishing with multiple presses, or tackling multiple formats. As a book coach and host of the Thriving Authors Podcast, Dallas has advice on how to do all that and more. Mentioned on this episode: dallaswoodburn.com/podcast Website: dallaswoodburn.com Instagram: @DallasWoodburnAuthor Facebook: @dallaswoodburnauthor 2023-01-1919 min

Thriving Authors PodcastEpisode 79: All About Thriving Authors AcademyIn this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m answering all of your questions about Thriving Authors Academy, my signature six-month small-group book mentorship program. I’m overjoyed that I get to be a coach for people and get to lead this amazing program! So I wanted to share a little bit more about it with you and answer questions like: What makes Thriving Authors Academy special? What makes this program different from other programs out there? How do I know if it's a good fit for me and for my book? How do I kn...2022-09-2336 min

Thriving Authors PodcastEpisode 78: Deep Dive into Cover DesignI like to surprise my clients in Thriving Authors Academy with bonus sessions where I bring in experts to talk about various topics. Last month, two amazing cover designers, Rebecca Barney & Lenore Stutznegger, spoke to the group about… the cover design process what makes a good cover what authors can do to help get a cover we love for our book and more! I’m excited to share an excerpt of this expert panel on cover design with YOU as this week’s podcast episode. Enjoy this behind-the-scenes glimpse of what it is like to be part of Thr...2022-09-1629 min

Thriving Authors PodcastEpisode 77: Interview with Lilian Sue, PR Coach for AuthorsHave you ever wondered about hiring a publicist for your book? Or maybe you would like to make a plan to rock PR on your own… but you have no idea where to even begin. In such a crowded book market, how can an author ever hope to stand out? Today’s brand-new episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast is one you might want to listen to more than once, and take notes! Because my guest Lilian Sue is an expert on everything related to book publicity and she generously shares her top tips, wisdom and insights with...2022-09-0931 min

Thriving Authors PodcastEpisode 76: Are you in a season of waiting?I have a new solo episode for you today delving into the question: Are you in a season of waiting? Sometimes we want something SO BADLY, but there is nothing we can do but wait, with patience and faith and surrender, for it to come to us when the timing is right. Other times, we put ourselves in a season of waiting when we don’t have to be, because we are afraid or doubtful about what if we are “ready.” (Spoiler alert: you will never feel completely, 100% “ready” to write your book!) This episo...2022-09-0234 min

Thriving Authors PodcastEpisode 75: Interview with Barbara GrahamBarbara Graham is the author/editor of the New York Times bestselling Eye of My Heart: 27 Women Writers Reveal the Hidden Pleasures and Perils of Being a Grandmother, her non-Hallmark take on the complexities of being a grandparent in the 21st century. She’s also the author of Women Who Run with the Poodles: Myths and Tips for Honoring Your Mood Swings, a national bestseller that offers a satirical look at the dark side of the self-help movement. Her memoir, Camp Paradox, is a haunting yet wry coming-of-age tale set at an all-girls summer camp which fast-forwards decades into th...2022-08-2628 min

Thriving Authors PodcastEpisode 74: 6 Reasons to Invest in Your WritingIn this solo episode straight from my heart to yours, I talk about three important ways you can invest in your writing AND six reasons you should do so – not later, but NOW. (Spoiler alert: you deserve it. You deserve to be a writer, pursuing the projects in your heart. And when you pour into yourself, you have so much more capacity to pour into others around you.) I’ve compiled all six inspiring reasons into a pretty PDF you can print out and hang at your desk for those days you need an extra remi...2022-08-1927 min

Thriving Authors PodcastEpisode 73: Interview with Risa NymanRisa Nyman was born and lived in Boston until a move to the Ocean State two years ago. She proudly carries her Boston accent with her wherever she goes. Risa has worked as Executive Director and President of the League of Women Voters of Massachusetts and served as Chair of the Diversity Implementation Task Force for the national organization. She has moderated candidates’ debates, organized voter registration drives, and get-out-the-vote campaigns to promote participation in our democracy. Risa’s deep dive into creative writing started after finding three pennies in a neat stack on a windowsill in a com...2022-08-1328 min

Thriving Authors PodcastEpisode 72: Over-writers vs. Under-writersIn this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, l delve into the differences between over-writers & under-writers. First of all, you might be thinking, "What does that even mean?? Over-writers? Under-writers? I’ve never heard those terms before!" In my coaching programs, I always bring up the topic of under-writers and over-writers and 99% of people have never heard these terms. So you’re not alone if you’re scratching your head a bit right now! "Over-writers" and "under-writers" are two categories that writers tend to fall into. Neither one is better than t...2022-08-0625 min

Thriving Authors PodcastEpisode 71: Interview with Filip DousekFilip Dousek is an AI & analytics expert. He was the founder and CEO of Stories.bi, one of the first startups in the world to automate big data analysis, which got acquired. He is the author of Flock Without Birds, a novel about the illusions that make up our world, which sold sold over 10,000 copies in its original Czech language. Filip regularly speaks at industry conferences and podcasts on the topics of mental models, paradigm shifts, and the impact of artificial intelligence on our lives. He worked in London, Hong Kong, and Silicon Valley, hitchhiked across Alaska, and got...2022-07-3028 min

Thriving Authors PodcastEpisode 70: Self-Care Tips for WritersThis is a solo episode straight from my own personal experience of coming out of a season of book launching, and is also a topic that has come up a lot lately with my clients in Thriving Authors Academy. → How do you create a sustainable creative practice – how do you build a career as a writer – how do you actually get to the finish line of your book – without burning out? ← My answer: build plenty of self-care into your writing routine. In this episode, I delve into my TOP EIGHT...2022-07-2340 min

Thriving Authors PodcastEpisode 69: Interview with Tobey HillerAbout Tobey: Tobey Hiller writes fiction, flash and poetry. She’s the author of a novel, four collections of poetry, and a book of stories. Her poetry and fiction have appeared in a wide variety of journals, print and online, national and international, and in six anthologies. She writes both realist and fabulist fiction. One of her stories, "Splinter," was short-listed for the first Los Gatos-Listowel Short Fiction Contest and later won a First Prize in Craft Magazine’s Short Story Contest; two of her other stories have been short-listed for prizes. Her fiction collection FLIGHT ADVICE: A FA...2022-07-1634 min

Page One PodcastEp. 16: Dallas Woodburn: How to Make Paper When The World Is EndingPage One, produced and hosted by author Holly Lynn Payne, celebrates the craft that goes into writing the first sentence, first paragraph and first page of your favorite books. The first page is often the most rewritten page of any book because it has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. We interview the world's master storytellers on the struggles and stories behind the first page of their books.About the guest author:Dallas Woodburn is the author of five books, both traditionally published and self-published, and editor of two national an...2022-07-1243 min

Thriving Authors PodcastEpisode 68: Virtual Book Launch!In this special podcast episode, I am super excited to share the audio from my virtual book launch for my new short story collection How to Make Paper When the World is Ending! I got to celebrate & chat with my amazing author friend Carol Van Den Hende, who has been such a generous & insightful supporter of my book. Tune in to hear behind-the-scenes tidbits about the book and an in-depth Q&A about everything from carving out time to write, developing characters, the revision process, differences between writing novels and short stories, and more! 2022-07-0942 min

Thriving Authors PodcastEpisode 67: Interview with Iris MarchI am delighted to share a brand new episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast where I sat down with my friend Maureen Wise, pen name Iris March @searchingformysteries, to chat about her fantastic debut “succulent sleuth” cozy mystery novel THE BROKEN BRIDGE. Discussed in this episode: How she brought her passions for cozy mysteries, for plants, for sustainability and all of that into her writing and to her novels The background behind her writing of The Broken Bridge Her writing process and how she was able to get it out and not take years How she kept...2022-07-0134 min

Thriving Authors PodcastEpisode 66: 10 Tips to Crush Your Book LaunchI am excited to share a brand new episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, which is very much a day-in-the-life episode because it is all about the week before book launch. And guess where I am right now in my life?? I am LIVING the week before book launch! My short story collection How to Make Paper When the World is Ending comes out on Tuesday! In this episode, I share my top 10 tips to make the most of the week before your book launch. Click here to download the free PDF with all 10 tips! 2022-06-2429 min

Thriving Authors PodcastEpisode 65: Interview with Vanessa HuaVanessa Hua is a journalist for the San Francisco Chronicle and best-selling novelist. Her latest novel, FORBIDDEN CITY, tells the story of a teenage girl from a small village who is selected to serve the Communist Party and Chairman Mao at the start of the Cultural Revolution in China. Vanessa and I met nine years ago when we were both Steinbeck Fellows at San Jose State University, and she is a true champion of other writers. It has been such a thrill to watch her soar. Discussed in this episode: Her new novel Forbidden City How...2022-06-1724 min

Thriving Authors PodcastEpisode 64: Why are pre-orders so important?I am delighted to share a brand-new episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, all about pre-orders and why they matter so much to authors! In this episode we discuss… what is a pre-order why having a pre-order option is important marketing and promotion ideas for your pre-order sneak peek into my preorder campaign for my new short story collection that is being published at the end of June Grab your favorite snack and settle in for this magical episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast.2022-06-1036 min

Thriving Authors PodcastEpisode 63: Interview with Jessica ThompsonIn this week’s episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I got to sit down with Jessica Thompson all about how she combined her love of mysteries and baking and found her perfect genre! Jessica is an absolute delight and it was so lovely to hear about… her love of cooking how she found the right genre as a writer how to find true happiness in life and in the writing process Grab your favorite snack and settle in for this magical episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast! About Jessica: When Jess...2022-06-0328 min

Thriving Authors PodcastEpisode 62: Having Cheerleaders in your Writing LifeThis week’s episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast is dedicated to a very special person in my life, on his birthday: my Dad! I talk about what he has meant to me as a writer, how he's been so instrumental in my career and how he inspires me to find joy in the ups and downs of the creative life. In this episode I talk about… ✨the importance of having a cheerleader in your corner ✨how my dad has been instrumental to my success as a writer ✨examining your ingrained beliefs about making a career a...2022-05-2729 min

Thriving Authors PodcastEpisode 61: Interview with Robert GwaltneyA graduate of Florida State University, Robert Gwaltney resides in Atlanta, Georgia. By day, he serves as Vice President of Easter Seals North Georgia, Inc., a non-profit organization that strengthens children and their families during the most critical times in their development. Through his non-profit work, he is a champion for early childhood literacy. Robert also serves as Fiction Editor for The Blue Mountain Review. In all the hours between, he writes. The Cicada Tree is his debut novel. DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: ✨how Robert makes time for his passion for writing even with a bu...2022-05-2025 min

Thriving Authors PodcastEpisode 60: What is an ARC and why do I need one as an author?This week we’re talking all about ARCs! If you’ve never heard this term and are scratching your head, like “not another acronym!” don’t fear. I’ve got you covered! DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: What the heck is an ARC, or “Advance Review Copy,” and how is this different from a published book? How can an author use ARCs to build credibility and excitement about their book? Why are book reviews so important and how can you use an ARC to garner more book reviews? Plus, I take you behind-the-scenes in how I used ARCs in my launc...2022-05-1334 min

Thriving Authors PodcastEpisode 59: Interview with Angie K. LoveFor the past decade and a half, Angie K. Love has had a rewarding career as an Acupuncturist, finding deep fulfillment in helping people heal in body, mind, and spirit. Through her writing, she hopes to bring healing to people's hearts and souls. From an early age, Angie has been an avid reader and prolific writer, and it’s been her lifelong dream to be a published author. Awakening Hearts is her debut novel, and she looks forward to writing many more (her second book is in the works, and she's already mentally plotting the third). ...2022-05-0632 min

Thriving Authors PodcastEpisode 58: Using Your Book Cover to Build BuzzWelcome to the Thriving Authors Podcast, where we delve into all aspects of what it takes to get your dream book out of your heart, onto the page and into the world and connecting with a wide audience of readers. On this podcast, you will find behind-the-scenes lessons from my own book-writing and publishing journey, interviews with successful published authors, and tips and advice you can start using today to move you forward in your writing life. We're shifting from Overflowing Bookshelves to now the Thriving Authors Podcast, and this is my first solo episode...2022-04-3031 min

Thriving Authors PodcastEpisode 57: Interview with Rebecca BischoffI am excited to share a brand new episode of Overflowing Bookshelves, featuring the talented multi-genre novelist Rebecca Bischoff! If you like to write in many different genres, or if you ever struggle with the push-pull between creativity and promotion of your books, Rebecca has some wisdom and permission to share with you! You will definitely come away inspired from this episode. Rebecca Bischoff is the author of a contemporary young adult book titled "The French Impressionist"; a middle grade historical fiction mystery set in the Civil War era titled "The Grave Digger"; and her most recent...2022-04-2234 min

Thriving Authors PodcastEpisode 56: Interview with J Trevor RobinsonI am excited to share a brand new episode of Overflowing Bookshelves, featuring the hilarious and insightful J. Trevor Robinson @jtrevorrobinsonauthor, author of THE MUMMY OF MONTE CRISTO. It was so fascinating to learn about how he adapted and breathed new life into a classic! If you write historical fiction, or if you’ve ever struggled with balancing research and writing a draft, you definitely do not want to miss this episode. When J Trevor Robinson was young, he received a well-worn stack of mystery and horror novels from his older brother, and it instilled in him a...2022-04-1535 min

Thriving Authors PodcastEpisode 55: Interview with Alison KimbleAlison Kimble began writing because she loves stories and believes in their power to shape our world and ourselves. Her writing blends the real and the fantastical and crosses genres of horror, fantasy, and sci-fi. She has written one novel, Strange Gods, and is working on her next. She lives in the Greater Seattle Area with her husband and spends her time walking in the woods, going to the movies, and seeking adventures large and small. Connect with Alison at https://www.authoralisonkimble.com/2022-04-0929 min

Thriving Authors PodcastEpisode 54: Interview with Melanie HooyengaMulti-award winning YA author Melanie Hooyenga writes about strong teen girls learning to find their way in the world. Her time travel series, The Flicker Effect, tells the story of Biz, a 17-year old who uses sunlight to travel back to yesterday, and her sports romance series, The Rules Series, follows three girls in Boulder, Colorado who navigate their struggles with life and love while skiing, biking, and snowboarding in the great outdoors. Her newest series, The Campfire Series, features dual-POV stories about love, life, and making the most of sleeping under the stars. Connect with Melanie...2022-04-0232 min

Moms Who CreateMake Time for Writing and Pursue Your Novel with Dallas WoodburnDallas Woodburn is the award-winning author of the novels Thanks, Carissa, For Ruining My Life and The Best Week That Never Happened, as well as the short story collections How to Make Paper When the World is Ending and Woman, Running Late, in a Dress. She is also a "book doula" passionate about helping women give birth to the books inside them through her six-month mentorship program Thriving Authors Academy. A former John Steinbeck Fellow in Creative Writing, her work has been honored with the Cypress & Pine Short Fiction Award, the international Glass Woman Prize, and four Pushcart Prize...2022-03-2825 min

Thriving Authors PodcastEpisode 53: Interview with Cori CooperI am delighted to share a brand new episode of Overflowing Bookshelves, featuring my sweet friend @authorcoricooper, who is one of the most inspiring people I know. Her joy about the writing life is contagious and her positive attitude will inspire you to approach your own creative process with renewed energy. Grab a cup of tea or a sweet treat and enjoy! Cori Cooper is an Arizona Mountain girl (not born, but definitely raised!) She met her husband in Middle School and married him 8 years later when they both grew up (sort of). She is the author...2022-03-2527 min

Thriving Authors PodcastEpisode 52: Interview with Lenore StutzneggerLenore Stutznegger is the author of the award-winning debut novel BLUE SHADOWS FALL. She grew up running barefoot in the woods of Mechanicsville, Virginia with a dog at her side, five crazy siblings, and creative parents. She learned from a young age to hone her talents in art, trust in her voice, and compete for the most marshmallows in Lucky Charms. She graduated from Brigham Young University in Fine Art, married the love of her life, and lived in North Carolina for many years and considers the South to be her happy place. She now resides in Northern California...2022-03-1729 min

Thriving Authors PodcastEpisode 51: Interview with JD SperoJohannah Davies (JD) Spero’s writing career took off when her first release, Catcher’s Keeper, was a finalist in the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award in 2013. Since then, she’s found similar success with her young adult fantasy Forte series, winning recognition from National Indie Excellence Award (2014, 2016) and Adirondack Literary Award — Best Book of Children’s Literature (2015). Her novel Boy on Hold was a 2020 Book Excellence Award winner and a 2020 IPPY GOLD winner for Best Mystery/Thriller, and its sequel Boy Released came out earlier this year. After living in various cities from St. Petersburg (Russia) to Boston, Johannah now lives...2022-03-1128 min

Thriving Authors PodcastEpisode 50: Virtual Book Launch!This is a special episode: a recording of my virtual book launch for my new novel Thanks, Carissa, For Ruining My Life! My amazing sister & librarian extraordinaire Allyson McAuley chatted with me about the ten years it took to bring this book into the world, crafting multidimensional characters, giving yourself permission to write and read a variety of genres, planning out book structure, and more! I also give a little reading from the book – a part I’ve never shared publicly before. Order the book here and read reviews here! About Thanks, Carissa, For Ruining My Li...2022-03-0353 min

Thriving Authors PodcastEpisode 49: Interview with Lisa Czarina MichaudLisa Czarina Michaud is a novelist and translator. Her debut novel, SLANTED & DISENCHANTED, came out last year to rave reviews. Born and raised in Chelsea before a family relocation to Long Island, she has been writing her New York stories her entire life. Wanting to see the left coast, she attended The Evergreen State College before stumbling through adulthood in Hollywood, then back east to Brooklyn and eventually Paris. Lisa's work has been featured in various publications. She currently lives in France with her husband, son, and cat, Le Tigre. Connect with Lisa at www.lisacmichaud.com.2022-02-2526 min

The Happy Writer with Marissa MeyerMucky Middles and Using Book Coaches with Dallas Woodburn - Thanks, Carissa, for Ruining My LifeMarissa chats with Dallas Woodburn about her new YA contemporary - THANKS, CARISSA, FOR RUINING MY LIFE - as well as not giving up on a book that you really love, no matter how many years or drafts it takes; creating powerful character arcs by determining the endpoint goal, then figuring out the challenges that character will need to face to get there; the interesting challenge of writing a romance in which the characters are physically distanced from each other; how a book coach might just be the cheerleader and accountability partner you need to help you get your...2022-02-2153 min