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Exploring the Blank PageTHE MARGINS: What Do I Put in a Newsletter Anyway?This episode is a little different. Christen is going solo for the first time! She’s talking all about newsletters and answers your burning questions — “What do you put in a newsletter?” “How often should you send a newsletter out?” “What newsletter platform should you use?” Let’s dive in!
Mentioned in This Episode
Tsh Oxenreider's 5 Quick Things - https://www.tshoxenreider.com/newsletter
Hannah Brenchner's The Monday Club - https://hannahbrenchercreative.com/monday
James Clear 3-2-1 Thursday - https://jamesclear.com/3-2-1
Molly Flinkman 20 Things - https://mollyflinkma...2024-06-0616 min
Exploring the Blank PageTHE MARGINS: What You Should and Shouldn't Pay for as an AuthorWhat exactly do you need to pay for as an author?
In today's episode, Emilie and Christen dive into the question, of what you need to pay for as an author (whether indie or trad published!) and what you shouldn't pay for (or maybe, not pay as much for).
Also, after you listen to this week's episode, be sure to come back to this post and tell us where your three doors lead (I promise it'll make sense after you listen to the episode!)
Let's dive in!
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Exploring the Blank PageTHE MARGINS: The One All About AgentsIn this episode, we're talking about all things agents!
Let's dive in!
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Exploring the Blank PageTHE MARGINS: Don’t Let This Happen to Your Platform!What do you do when all the hard work of platform building goes down the drain because your social media has been hacked? Or the social media platform of choice is down? What happens when you have big, exciting, important news to share, but you can't because you've relied solely on your social media platform of choice and it's not working?
In this episode, we get on a soapbox of how important it is to make sure that in your platform building, you don't leave out your newsletter! Let's dive in.
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Exploring the Blank PageTHE MARGINS: How Do You Have Patience in the Writing Industry?It's not something any of us want, we'd rather be overnight successes, but patience is something you have to get comfortable with as an author.
In this episode, we're sharing tips on how to have patience in the waiting.
Let’s dive in!
Mentioned in this episode:
Brigid Kemmerer's Threads | https://www.threads.net/@brigidkemmerer?hl=en
A Curse So Dark and Lonely | https://amzn.to/3UeUrib
Emilie's Podcast Productivity and Prose | https://www.eahcreative.com/podcasts/productivity-and-prose/
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Exploring the Blank PageTHE MARGINS: How Do You Become a Profitable Author?In this episode, we're tackling the age-old question: how do you become a profitable author?
Gone are the days of the starving artist. We hear so much about how you can't make money as an author, but we know of authors who are doing it. We discuss tips and tricks to help you on your journey to becoming a profitable author.
Let’s dive in!
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Exploring the Blank PageTHE MARGINS: We’re Back!We're back! Well, kind of.
In this episode of The Margins, we're giving an update on where we've been, what we've been up to, and what you can expect coming up. Our passion is to give back and make these episodes as useful for our listeners as possible.
Let's dive in!
Mentioned in this episode:
Emilie's podcast Productivity and Prose | https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/productivity-and-prose/episodes/01-Introducing-Productivity--Prose-e2dufqq
Our episode on burnout | https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exploringtheblankpage/episodes/THE-MARGINS-When-You-Feel-Like-Giving-Up-e2b13lj/a-aah6ube
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Avid Readers of Christian Fiction PodcastConversation with CJ MilacciToday's episode, is guest hosted by Christen Krumm and EA Hendryx from the Exploring the Blank Page Podcast. Their guest is CJ Milacci, award-winning author of the Talionis series!
Connect with CJ:
Website: https://cjmilacci.com/
Read Clean YA with CJ Podcast Landing Page: https://cjmilacci.com/read-clean-ya-with-cj-podcast/
Newsletter Signup: https://cjmilacci.com/newsletter/
Universal Book Link for Recruit of Talionis: https://books2read.com/recruitoftalionis
Universal Book Link for Fugitive of Talionis: https://books2read.com/fugitiveoftalionis
Pre-Order Link for Abandoned...2024-03-2728 min
Exploring the Blank Page055: Katee SteinAs legend has it, Katee Stein was born with a book in her hand. Although never officially confirmed, reports suggest her earliest years were spent haunting the local library. It is unclear what profound thoughts led Katee to write her first book, The Nameless Stegosaurus, but her love of storytelling took root from that moment on.
Once grown, Katee traveled, met the love of her life, had two amazing children, and started working in special education. And through it all words never stopped swirling, begging to be released. Finally, when the ache in her chest became too m...2023-12-0857 minExploring the Blank Page054: Karen GrunstKaren’s fascination with speculative fiction began while sitting transfixed on the floor of her 3rd-grade classroom listening to her teacher read A Wrinkle in Time. A love affair with The Chronicles of Narnia soon followed. As an adult, she enjoys reading most genres but fantasy holds a special place in her heart.
Epic series, especially those written from a Christian worldview, inspired Karen to create the Sacred Fire Saga for young adult readers. Aclesia, the name of the fictional land, is a play on the Greek word, ekklesia, meaning those who are called out. The characters in...2023-12-0232 minExploring the Blank Page053: Court StevensCourtney “Court” Stevens grew up in the knockabout town of Bandana, Kentucky. She is a former adjunct professor, youth minister, Olympic torchbearer, and bookseller at Parnassus Books in Nashville, TN. These days she writes coming-of-truth fiction and is the Executive Director of Warren County Public Library in Bowling Green, KY. She has a pet whale named Herman, a bandsaw named Rex, and a tiny fleet of novels with her name on the spine.
It’s important for me to remind people they matter. —Court Stevens
Connect with Court Stevens on her website (courtneycstevens.com) and Instagra...2023-11-2451 min
Exploring the Blank PageTHE MARGINS: Let the New Year Fuel Your CreativityEmilie flies solo for this episode chatting about letting the New Year fuel your creativity.
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👯♀️ TikTok: @c...2023-11-2209 minExploring the Blank Page052: Amanda AulerA mother by day and writer by spare moment, Amanda Auler is getting used to calling herself a Young Adult fantasy fiction author. At twenty-one she made a goal to be published by thirty and her debut novel, Daughter of the Sun, will launch precisely one year and two weeks before her thirtieth birthday. Inspired by Patrick Rothfuss, Brandon Sanderson and Juliet Marillier (to name a few), Amanda writes stories that explore emotional growth and personal resilience. When she’s not at her laptop, Amanda can be found roasting coffee in her garage (usually with a book in hand), im...2023-11-1736 minExploring the Blank Page051: L.E. RichmondL.E. Richmond was practically born with a book in her hands (the result of being raised by an American writing teacher and a German bookseller). From a tender age, fairy tales have held a special place in her heart, leading to The Mermaid's Tale, a spin-off of Hans Christian Andersen's classic as her debut novel. When not crafting stories rooted in lore and fairy tales, she can be found chasing three little Muggles, running crazy distances, and brewing homemade kombucha. She has never yet met a mermaid, but when she and her husband eventually complete an Iron Man...2023-11-0532 minExploring the Blank Page050: K.E. GanshertKatie (K.E.) Ganshert graduated from the University of Wisconsin in Madison with a degree in education. She worked as a fifth-grade teacher for several years before staying home to write. Now she’s a full-time author published in two genres: young adult fiction of the fantastical variety and contemporary fiction of the inspirational variety. She is currently pursuing the former. Her novels have won numerous awards, such as the Christy, the Carol, and the RT Reviewers Choice. Katie makes her home in eastern Iowa with her family.
You don’t have to get it right, get it w...2023-10-2738 min
Exploring the Blank PageTHE MARGINS: When You Feel Like Giving UpNaNoWriMo - https://nanowrimo.org/
Join Emilie on NaNoWriMo - https://nanowrimo.org/participants/eahendryx
Join Christen on NaNoWriMo - https://nanowrimo.org/participants/christenkrumm
4 the Words - https://4thewords.com/
Get the Backward NaNo Tracker here: https://subscribepage.io/7oRV0L
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Exploring the Blank PageTHE MARGINS: NaNoWriMo PrepNaNoWriMo - https://nanowrimo.org/
Join Emilie on NaNoWriMo - https://nanowrimo.org/participants/eahendryx
Join Christen on NaNoWriMo - https://nanowrimo.org/participants/christenkrumm
Get the Backward NaNo Tracker here: https://subscribepage.io/7oRV0L
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2023-10-2513 minExploring the Blank Page049: Rachelle NelsonRachelle Nelson grew up reading fantasy novels and getting her clothes muddy in the pine forests of Idaho. These days, she still loves hiking through mountains and libraries, though she is a bit less fond of mud. She doesn't write true stories, but she writes about truth. When Rachelle is not reading and writing, she sings in a band with her talented husband, who makes her happier than should be legal. If you like adventures, good food, and honest conversations, you are her favorite kind of person.
The blank page is clean and beautiful and there’s so...2023-10-2142 minExploring the Blank Page048: Kellie M. ParkerKellie M. Parker grew up traveling the United States and Europe as a US Navy brat. She attended high schools in three states and was too nerdy to ever sit at the cool kids’ table. With books as her most reliable companion, it was only a matter of time before she decided to write one herself. She has college degrees in biology and nautical archaeology but has always found her sense of adventure most satisfied by a great story.
Kellie lives in West Michigan with her husband and four kids. She writes about brave, smart teens trying to...2023-10-1334 minExploring the Blank Page047: Sara EllaOnce upon a time, Sara Ella dreamed she would marry a 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). Sara is the author of the Unblemished trilogy, Coral, and The Curious Realities duology. Sara loves fairy tales and Jesus, and she believes “Happily Ever After is Never Far Away.”
Quoting my friend Nadine here, just because writing is hard, doesn’t mean it’s wrong. — Sara Ella
Connect with Sara o...2023-10-0642 minExploring the Blank Page046: Katherine BriggsKatherine Briggs crafted her first monster story at age three. Since graduating from crayons to a laptop, she continues to devour and weave fantasy tales while enjoying chai tea. She, her coadventurer husband, and her rescue dog reside outside Houston, where she classically educates amazing middle school students, teaches ESL to adults, and enjoys studying other languages.
Every day starts with tea. —Katherine Briggs
Connect with Katherine on her website (https://katherinebriggs.com) and Instagram (@katherinebriggs_author)
Mentioned in This Episode
The Eternity Gate | Katherine Briggs
One-Year Adventure Novel Wri...2023-09-2935 minExploring the Blank Page045: Moriah ChavisMoriah is the author of the young adult fantasy Heart of the Sea and various short stories. She is a two-time graduate from the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor’s in Liberal Arts and a Master’s in Library and Information Science. It's been said you can find perusing bookstores, attempting to persuade strangers to read her favorite books, oscillating between watching the Lord of the Rings trilogy (her husband’s favorite) or Harry Potter (hers), and keeping her books from the clutches of her two feisty cats.
My goal is to write a story that s...2023-09-2540 minExploring the Blank Page044: Tabitha CaplingerTabitha Caplinger gets way too emotionally invested in the lives of fictional characters, whether it’s obsessing over a book or TV show, or getting lost creating her own worlds. Tabitha is the author of The Chronicle of the Three Trilogy, The Wolf Queen, and, most recently, The Wayward. She is a lover of good stories and helping others live chosen. When she’s not writing book words, she’s reheating her coffee, binging a new show, or teaching God’s Word to students. Tabitha, her husband, and two beautifully sassy daughters desire to be Jesus with skin on for thos...2023-09-2239 min
Exploring the Blank PageTHE MARGINS: Current ReadsWhat Emilie's Reading
Soul of Smoke | Caitlyn McFarland
Fourth Wing | Rebecca Yarros
The Aeronaut's Windlass | Jim Butcher
Divine Rivals | Rebecca Ross
Recruit of Talionis | CJ Milacci
Fugitive of Talionis | CJ Milacci
What Christen's Reading
What the River Knows | Isabel Ibanez
This Might Get Awkward | Kara McDowell
The Headmaster's List | Melissa de la Cruz
Curses and Other Buried Things | Caroline George
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Exploring the Blank PageTHE MARGINS: Networking at a Conference6 tips and tricks to make this your best writing conference ever!
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Exploring the Blank PageTHE MARGINS: Getting Ready for a Conference6 tips and tricks to get you ready for your next writing conference!
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Exploring the Blank Page Podcast is hosted by Emilie Hendryx and Christen Krumm
*Instagram: @createexploreread | @christenkrumm
*TikTok: @createexploreread | @christenkrumm
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Exploring the Blank PageTHE MARGINS: What to do Post Conference?You've just gotten back from a writing conference. You've made new friends, made connections with editors and agents, but ... now what? Whether you were able to pitch your story to an editor or agents, or you networked your heart out, here are six tips for what to do when you get home from a writing conference!
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...2023-08-1610 minExploring the Blank PageIntroducing The MarginsGet ready for The Margins! First episode dropping soon.
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Exploring the Blank Page043: Emilie and Christen on DeadlinesWe're back with the final episode for this season and we're talking about what you do when you have multiple deadlines when you have all the things going. We know you are going to enjoy this episode!
Mentioned
It Happened at Christmas | Christen Krumm
Nadine Brandes on Instagram @NadineBrandes
The Forest App
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Exploring the Blank Page042: Anna AugustineToday we're excited to be chatting with a new to us author, Anna Augustine. We chat about how she approaches writing, what her time management looks like, and her new book By Blood & Blade. Sit back and enjoy this conversation with Anna!
Lisa T. Bergren is the reason I write romantic fantasy. — Anna Augustine
Stories have always been part of Anna Augustine’s life—whether on the page, stage, or songs. She loves telling stories that speak truth, hope, and courage into the lives of her readers. She is the au...2023-06-3026 min
Exploring the Blank Page041: AJ SkellyNot only does today's guest, AJ Skelly, write amazing stories, but she's also recently started a publishing company called Quill & Flame Publishing House. In this episode, we chat a little about her books and what kind of books Quill & Flame is currently interested in! We know you are going to be inspired by this episode.
"Is reading really worth reading if there isn't a dash of romance?" — AJ Skelly
AJ Skelly is an author, reader, and lover of all things fantasy, medieval, and fairy-tale-romance. And werewolves. She has a se...2023-06-2355 min
Exploring the Blank Page040: Ashley BustamanteWe were swept away by the first line in Ashley Bustamante's book Vivid "How do you keep a mentalist out of your head?" I mean ... How can you stop reading after that line! We so enjoyed chatting with Ashley. She drops so many little pieces of writing wisdom all throughout the episode. We know you are going to love our chat with Ashley!
Only you can tell your story like you can." —Ashley Bustamante
Ashley Bustamante is an author and illustrator, wife, mother, and daughter of God. She spent mo...2023-06-1627 min
Exploring the Blank Page039: Brittany EdenWhimsical, magical, and so sweet, you guys are going to love our conversation with Brittany Eden. She was so fun to chat with! We talked about how she got started writing, her new books Wishes and Hearts, and touch a little on her time in the circus — yes, the actual circus! Sit back and enjoy this conversation with Brittany Eden.
The blank page is beautiful. — Brittany Eden
A former Circus dweller, Brittany writes lyrical stories of heart transformation with a timeless, feminine voice. Find out more about her stories at b...2023-06-0928 min
Exploring the Blank Page038: Tamara GirardiWe 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...2023-06-0244 min
Exploring the Blank Page037: Becky DeanWe 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." —Beck...2023-05-2628 min
Exploring the Blank Page036: Candace KadeYou 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...2023-05-1941 min
Exploring the Blank Page035: Haylie HansonThis 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 ne...2023-05-121h 04
Exploring the Blank Page034: C.J. Redwine & Mary WeberYou 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...2023-05-051h 03
Exploring the Blank Page033: Scott ReintgenWe 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...2023-04-2849 min
Exploring the Blank Page032: Hayley Reese ChowYou 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 Bo...2023-04-2131 min
Exploring the Blank Page031: CJ MilacciIf 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...2023-04-1438 min
Exploring the Blank Page030: Welcome to Season ThreeWe'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...2023-04-1431 minExploring the Blank Page029: Suspended in the Stars Kickstarter UpdateA 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
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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...2023-03-2224 minExploring the Blank Page027: Suspended in the Stars Kickstarter Part 2Welcome 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
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exploringtheblankpage/support2023-03-1535 minExploring the Blank Page026: Suspended in the Stars Kickstarter Part 1Welcome 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
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Exploring the Blank Page025: Holiday Special with Tracy AndreenTracy 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 l...2021-12-1040 min
Exploring the Blank Page024: Holiday Special with Chelsea BobulskiChelsea 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/
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Exploring the Blank Page023: Holiday Special with Rektok RossRektok 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...2021-12-0831 min
Exploring the Blank Page022: Holiday Special with Tif MarceloTif 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 He...2021-12-0732 min
Exploring the Blank Page021: Exploring the Blank Page Holiday SpecialMerry 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/
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Exploring the Blank Page020: Writing Update & ReflectionsWe 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.
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Exploring the Blank Page019: Lori LangdonLorie 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, Hy...2021-06-1130 min
Exploring the Blank Page018: Lani ForbesLani 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...2021-06-0727 min
Exploring the Blank Page017: Jennifer LindsayWe 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/
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Exploring the Blank Page016: Nadine BrandesWe 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
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Exploring the Blank Page015: Caroline GeorgeThis 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
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Exploring the Blank Page014: Olivia SmitWe 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
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Exploring the Blank Page013: Nova McBeeWe 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
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Exploring the Blank Page012: Welcome to Season TwoWe'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
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Exploring the Blank Page011: Guest Sara EllaToday 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.”
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Exploring the Blank Page010: Guest Kara SwansonAs 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...2020-12-0734 min
Exploring the Blank Page009: Special Guest Natalie WaltersOn 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!
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#findmywritingcommunity: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/findmywritingcommunity/
Zoom: zoom.us
Connect with Natalie: https://www.nataliewalterswriter.com/
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Exploring the Blank Page008: Guest Kristin DwyerYou 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.
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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.t...2020-11-2036 min
Exploring the Blank Page007: Guest R.J. AndersonToday'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 f...2020-11-1430 min
Exploring the Blank Page006: August Project: What We've Learned and Where We're Going From HereIn 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.
For links and everything else we chatted about this week, visit https://exploring-the-blank-page.jimdosite.com/show-notes/
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Exploring the Blank Page005: Guest Natalie MaeToday'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.
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Exploring the Blank Page004: NaNoWriMo Pep talkJoin us as we talk all things NaNoWriMo! November is coming — this is the pep talk you didn't know you needed!
For links from this episode, visit: https://exploring-the-blank-page.jimdosite.com/
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Exploring the Blank Page003: Guest Shannon DittemoreToday'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!
For links and everything else we chatted about this week, visit https://exploring-the-blank-page.jimdosite.com/show-notes/
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Exploring the Blank Page002: Guest Kara McDowellWe 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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Exploring the Blank Page001: Welcome to the PodcastOur 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.
Get links and show notes here: https://exploring-the-blank-page.jimdosite.com/show-notes/
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