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Between the LinesIt's So Hard to Say GoodbyeSend us a textAfter three incredible years, the Between the Lines ladies are wrapping things up with a look back on our favorite moments, things we loved, and what comes next. Thank you, listeners, for three great seasons of this podcast!2024-09-1121 minBetween the LinesThe Dreaded Writer's BlockSend us a textHow does writer's block impact these authors? And, more importantly, how do they get past it? 2024-08-2822 minBetween the LinesWhat is voice, and do I have it?Send us a textOne of the most important aspects of writing is "voice" but what is it? On this episode, the hosts will talk about the elusive definition of what voice is in regard to writing and how it can impact an author gaining the attention of agents, publishers, and readers.2024-08-1421 minBetween the LinesBONUS Game: Let the Storymatic stories continueSend us a textIn this month's bonus game episode, Sarah takes us back to one of her favorite games: Storymatic. Join along as the hosts have to come up with a story premise on the spot with only three elements to start with.2024-07-3121 minBetween the LinesAm I lovable? A take on charactersSend us a textWe all have characters we love, but what makes them so memorable. On this episode, our hosts will dive into the how they connect with their characters and help readers to do the same.2024-07-2419 minBetween the LinesAudiobooks! with guest Nancy PetersonSend us a textHave you ever wondered how audiobooks get made? This episode features audiobook narrator Nancy Peterson, who shares the ins and outs of what it takes to record a book and even shares some of her favorite accents. 2024-07-1031 minBetween the LinesI don't know, what do you want to do?Send us a textHow decisive are you? It took the four of us over two hours to decide what to wear for a recent book signing. We may need help...2024-06-2618 minBetween the LinesDid I write that?Send us a textDo authors remember everything they wrote? In this episode, our share how sometimes a simple question from a reader can be much more complex than anticipated.2024-06-1218 minBetween the LinesBONUS GameSend us a textIt's a fifth-Wednesday game episode, and Sarah has another goofy game up her sleeve. Join in, play along, and see if you're any better at it than the Between the Lines ladies are!2024-05-2915 minBetween the LinesMeasuring SuccessSend us a textFrom publishing a first book to reaching professional milestones, in this episode we discuss how we measure success in this crazy world of publishing.2024-05-2222 minBetween the LinesRomance In Real LifeSend us a textAll the Between the Lines ladies write books with romance, swoony love stories, and ample romantic awkwardness. Are they drawing from real life? In today's episode, Sarah digs into the ladies' real-life love stories!2024-05-0824 minBetween the LinesOh, The Places We'll Go!Send us a textEsther leaves on a trip without her co-hosts, so Sarah, Traci, and Sian spend the podcast talking about some of their most memorable travels--from the unexpectedly wonderful surprises to their hilariously disastrous adventures. 2024-04-2431 minBetween the LinesBook Covers! with guest Cover Designer Christina MarcanoSend us a textIf you've always wanted to know what goes into making a book cover, don't miss this episode! Special guest, Christina Marcano, gives us all the inside scoop.2024-04-1020 minBetween the LinesAuthor Life: Pros & ConsSend us a textYou do what for a living? Let's talk about the pros and cons of being an author. 2024-03-2726 minBetween the LinesBreaking All the RulesSend us a textWriting rules are always changing. In this episodes, Traci leads the discussion on what the rules are and when breaking them is not only okay, but it's also a good idea.2024-03-1326 minBetween the LinesChange vs Comfort Zone, with guest author Sarah L McConkieSend us a textThe only thing we can plan on is change, right? Special guest Sarah L. McConkie joins us today as we talk about embracing the good in change.2024-02-2820 minBetween the LinesIs This a Kissing Episode?Send us a textKissing Scenes: the best part to write or sheer torture? The Between the Lines ladies have very strong and differing feelings about these crucial and tricky scenes. Join us for a hilarious and ridiculous discussion of this listener-favorite topic.2024-02-1423 minBetween the LinesBONUS Game: Would You Rather?Send us a textJoin in as Sarah leads the ladies through laughter-filled game of "Would You Rather? - Author Edition"2024-01-3119 minBetween the LinesWait? You want us to make a podcast? With special guest Amy ParkerSend us a textDid you know it was a marketer from our publishing house that decided we needed to make this podcast? Today we invite Amy Parker on to the show to give us some marketing insights and see if she regrets ever coming up with the hare-brained idea of Between the Lines. 2024-01-3125 minBetween the LinesThat Was Supposed to Be FunnySend us a textEveryone enjoys a bit of humor in their reading, but how important is it really?2024-01-1021 minBetween the LinesThat's a Wrap! Looking Back on 2023Send us a textJoin our hosts as they reflect on their highs and lows from 2023, and find out what they have in store for the year to come.2023-12-2721 minBetween the LinesConnecting in the writing world with special guest Dani PettreySend us a textMaking connections in the writing world can be daunting. Dani Pettrey joins us to share ideas on how it can be done. 2023-12-1315 minBetween the LinesBONUS Game: I Wrote THAT??Send us a textOn today's bonus fifth-Wednesday episode, Sarah quotes from various books written by the Between the Lines ladies to see if her co-hosts can recognize each other's writing, or, more challenging still, recognize their own!2023-11-2913 minBetween the LinesWe wrote this TOGETHER! with special guest, author Jolene PerrySend us a textToday we talk about the ups and downs, pluses and minuses, and the sometimes complicated process of authors writing a book together. Joining the discussion is acclaimed writer Jolene Perry!2023-11-2221 minBetween the LinesA Mini Master Class, with award-winning author Steven JamesSend us a textAward-winning author and writing instructor Steven James joins us for this episode of Between the Lines. Join us to hear about his writing journey and soak up some of his wisdom in how the writing world works. 2023-11-0817 minBetween the LinesBetween the Lines: Childhood EditionSend us a textYou know the Between the Lines ladies now, but what were they like as kids? Sarah's asking the tough questions this week, and the ladies are providing the hilarious childhood anecdotes!2023-10-2525 minBetween the LinesLights, Camera, Action! with guests, actors Jake Stormoen and Ryann BaileySend us a textThe Between the Lines ladies are joined today by Jake Stormoen and Ryann Bailey, actors with extensive experience in film, television, and theater to talk about acting, making films, and that ever-so-tricky endeavor: adapting books for the big screen!2023-10-1138 minBetween the LinesAll By Myself: Behind the scenes at book signings & eventsSend us a textIn this episode, Traci leads the discusson about how authors really feel about book signings and author events, and what readers can expect if they attend one. 2023-09-2720 minBetween the LinesTall, Dark, and Hunky!Send us a textWhat are the most important characteristics of a romantic hero? Are your top traits the same as ours? 2023-09-1324 minBetween the LinesBONUS Game: Quick Fire Q&ASend us a textIn this bonus fifth-Wednesday GAME episode, Sarah peppers the other ladies with one question after another, requiring quick thinking, quick answers, and leading to a whole lot of laughter.2023-08-3016 minBetween the LinesPick a Genre. Any genre!Send us a textHow do authors choose what to write? In this episode, our hosts will chat about their chosen genres and how they ended up writing in them. 2023-08-2320 minBetween the LinesBook Influencers with guests Marilee Merrell and Lauren NaylorSend us a textHave you ever wondered what it takes to be a bookstagrammer? This week, we have some wonderful guest who have the answers.2023-08-0919 minBetween the LinesBooks our Kids LoveSend us a textSummertime means reading time! We are letting you in on the secret of our children’s favorite books. 2023-07-2620 minBetween the LinesSeason Three, Here we go!Send us a textIt's the start of Season Three of Between the Lines! We're looking back, looking ahead, and laughing all the way into year three!2023-07-1016 minBetween the LinesOur Favorite Character TraitsSend us a textCan you guess the character traits we most enjoy including in our books? Listen in to this week’s episode to find out.2023-06-2819 minBetween the LinesSummer Reading Spectacular!Send us a textSummer is here, and today we're talking about what makes a great summer read and which books we're excited about. 2023-06-1417 minBetween the LinesBonus Game Episode - AI or IRL?Send us a textSarah leads the other ladies in an admittedly ridiculous game of "AI or IRL?"2023-05-3115 minBetween the LinesDebut author-ing, with guest Amanda TaylorSend us a textThe Debut Novel: Guest author Amanda Taylor joins Between the Lines as we discuss the highs and lows of putting your first book out into the world. 2023-05-2419 minBetween the LinesAuthors as readersSend us a textOn today's episode, Sarah leads the discussion about the Between the Lines ladies' reading preferences, unforgiveable reader misdeeds, and all things reading related.2023-05-2323 minBetween the LinesLaunching a BookSend us a textMost social media posts about an upcoming book are done by people on an author's Launch Team. But what exactly is a writer's Launch Team and what does it do?2023-04-2622 minBetween the LinesAnswering Listener QuestionsSend us a textIn this episode, our hosts answer questions our listeners have posed on our social media pages. Lots of topics, lots of fun!2023-04-1220 minBetween the LinesBonus Episode - BTL StorymaticSend us a textSarah has another surprise game for the other Between the Lines ladies: rousing rounds of a quick-plotting game perfect for torturing authors.2023-04-0620 minBetween the LinesSame Author, New Genre with guest Annette LyonSend us a textIn this episode of Between the Lines, USA Today bestselling author Annette Lyon joins us to talk about the joys and difficulties of changing up what we write. Her newest release, "Just One More" can be found wherever books are sold.2023-03-3016 minBetween the LinesWork life balance...is it real?Send us a textIn this episode, Esther leads the discussion about the challenges authors face in balancing their real lives with their fictional worlds. 2023-03-0822 minBetween the LinesShow me the money!Send us a textHave you ever wondered how authors get paid? In this episode, our hosts will discuss royalties, advances, and the nuts and bolts of author finances.2023-02-2215 minBetween the LinesSecondary CharactersSend us a textSian leads the discussion on our favorite secondary characters, how they are used in fiction, and how authors use them to bring a story to life.2023-02-0820 minBetween the LinesPoint of ViewSend us a textIn what point of view is your favorite novel written? Join us as we discuss what point of view is, and how it affects story.2023-01-2521 minBetween the LinesSetting and the Five SensesSend us a textIs it possible that a book's setting is as important as its characters? Join us this week as we discuss the wonder of using our writing to transport readers to another place and time.2023-01-1718 minBetween the LinesAuthenticity on Social Media (with special guest Ganel Lyn Condie)Send us a textJoin us as we chat with our special guest, Ganel-Lyn Condie, about how we can create an authentic and healthy presence on social media.2023-01-1130 minBetween the LinesCharacters Coming to LifeSend us a textIn this episode, Traci leads the discussion on how the authors create their characters. Enjoy exploring the magic of how these fictional friends come to life.2022-12-1421 minBetween the LinesBonus episode - The BTW Guessing GameSend us a textIt's a fifth Wednesday, which means the Between the Lines ladies are playing a game, once again invented by Sarah, and once again filled with laughter and ridiculousness. Play along with us!2022-11-2914 minBetween the LinesMentors, with special guest Dani PettreySend us a textHave you ever wondered how mentoring works in the writing industry? Our hosts share their experiences and receive some extra insight from their special guest, best-selling author Dani Pettrey.2022-11-2316 minBetween the LinesWords on the PageSend us a textIn this episode, Sarah leads the discussion as the Between the Lines ladies talk about what a writing session looks like, how it has changed for them over the years, and the oddities they have learned to embrace in the never-ending pursuit of getting words on the page.2022-11-0920 minBetween the LinesColleagues vs. CompetitionSend us a textIn a career that can seem all about best seller lists and reader reviews, how do we look at our fellow authors? Can we be colleagues, or will we always be competition? Enjoy this discussion with Esther Hatch, Sarah M. Eden, Sian Ann Bessey, and Traci Hunter Abramson.2022-10-2618 minBetween the LinesBehind the Action SceneSend us a textAction scenes aren't just found in suspense novels. In this episode, Traci will lead the discussion on the challenges of writing believable action scenes and whether or not they're harder to write than kissing scenes.2022-10-1215 minBetween the LinesCritique Groups and Author SupportSend us a textHave you ever wondered what a beta reader does? Or why so many authors are members of critique groups? Listen in this week to learn more about the people who make up an author's support team. 2022-09-2819 minBetween the LinesFilm Adaptation with special guest Rachel WagnerSend us a textSpecial guest film critic Rachel Wagner from Hallmarkies podcast joins Between the Lines to discuss what makes a book-to-movie adaptation work well and what can make them difficult.2022-09-1418 minBetween the LinesBonus Episode - Getting to Know YouSend us a textIn this bonus episode, Sarah leads a getting to know you game. How well do the hosts know each other? You're about to find out.2022-08-3113 minBetween the LinesPublication Process: The Juggling Act (Working on Multiple Projects at Once)Send us a textDrafting, editing, proofreading, research. Traci leads the discussion how authors juggle the many facets of their writing careers while still meeting their deadlines and pretending to stay organized.2022-08-2415 minBetween the LinesWhere Do Story Ideas Come From?Send us a text Have you ever wondered how authors come up with ideas for their stories? In this week's episode, Sian asks Traci, Sarah, and Esther to answer that question. Be sure to listen in. The sources of their inspiration may surprise you. 2022-08-1020 minBetween the LinesResearch Trips: Sign Us Up!Send us a textEsther leads the discussion about why research trips can be invaluable to gaining a sense of place in an author's novels. Tips on how to research without the expense of travel are also discussed.2022-07-2717 minBetween the LinesFirst Anniversary Episode - What comes next?Send us a textBetween the Lines co-hosts Sarah M. Eden, Esther Hatch, Sian Ann Bessey, and Traci Hunter Abramson celebrate the podcast's first anniversary and discuss what they've learned, what has surprised them, and what changes they are making moving into their second season. 2022-07-1315 minBetween the LinesHandling CriticismSend us a textTraci leads the discussion as the authors examen the inevitable criticism that comes with being an author.2022-06-2918 minBetween the LinesMaking Money WritingSend us a textEsther leads the discussion as the authors examen the financial aspects of being authors.2022-06-1517 minBetween the LinesNon-Writing Outlets for Writers - What Do We Do When We Aren't WritingSend us a textSarah leads the discussion as the authors talk about what they do with their non-writing time.2022-06-0318 minBetween the LinesFighting Complacency: How to Continue Growing as a WriterSend us a textTraci leads the discussion as the authors talk about growing as writers.2022-06-0317 minBetween the LinesConferences--What They Are and Why Authors GoSend us a textSian leads the discussion as the authors talk about writing conferences.2022-05-0518 minBetween the LinesThe Slush Pile with Guest Ashley GebertSend us a textEditor, Ashley Gebert, joins Traci and Esther to discuss the submission process.2022-04-2016 minBetween the LinesWriting Short Fiction (How Is It Different)Send us a textSarah leads the discussion as the authors talk about writing short fiction.2022-04-0614 minBetween the LinesPublication Process: Paths to PublicationSend us a textEsther leads the discussion as the authors chat about the various roads to publication and the positives and negatives of the traditional versus indie roads.2022-04-0616 minBetween the LinesCelebrating Lesser-Known HolidaysSend us a textSian leads the discussion on how the authors celebrate lesser-known holidays, like St. Patrick's Day.2022-03-1114 minBetween the LinesImposter SyndromeSend us a textMost every writer has experienced the creeping suspicion that they are actually a fraud, a talentless hack who will eventually be uncovered as an "imposter" amongst the true artists. We call this "Imposter Syndrome" and it has derailed many a writing endeavor. In this episode, we will tackle the everpresent struggle of doubt and worry and how to keep going when you aren't sure there is any point.2022-02-2517 minBetween the LinesKissing ScenesSend us a textEsther leads the discussion on kissing scenes in the author's books.2022-02-1118 minBetween the LinesWinter Olympics (Dreams of Gold)Send us a textFavorite sports/how strange it is to have summer and winter olympics so close together.2022-01-2716 min