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Life in Black & White (and all the shades in between)Changing careers with confidence (with Julia Boggio)Ever thought about changing careers but felt too scared to take the leap? In this episode, we chat with Julia Boggio, bestselling romance writer, who has made not one, not two, but three major career changes! She shares her journey, the challenges she faced, and practical advice for anyone considering a career switch.
We also dive into:
✅ The biggest fears around changing careers (and how to overcome them)
✅ The pros and cons of making a big career shift
✅ Answers to the most commonly asked questions about career changes
Bonus: Julia once appeared on The...
2025-04-2754 min
Novel ExperienceMinisode 49 - Julia Boggio - the advice she'd have given herself before she self-publishedGuest Author: Julia Boggio Twitter: @juliaboggio IG: @juliaboggio Books: Shooters by Julia Boggio, Chasing the Light by Julia BoggioHost: Kate Sawyer Twitter: @katesawyer IG: @mskatesawyer Books: The Stranding by Kate Sawyer & This Family If you enjoyed this 'minisode' please do check out our full-length episodes: https://www.spreaker.com/show/novel-experienceNovel Experience with Kate Sawyer is recorded and produced by Kate Sawyer - GET IN TOUCH Twitter: @KateSawyer Instagram: @mskatesawyer or visit https://www.mskatesawyer.com/novelexperiencepodcast for more information.
2024-03-3004 min
Something New Every WeekFrom Photographer to Novelist: Julia Boggio's Journey from Photography to Writing Romantic ComediesFrom capturing life through a camera to sketching lives with words, Julia Boggio joins us to share her compelling transition from photographer to novelist. With her finger ever on the pulse of the photography industry, she infuses her romantic comedies with the kind of authenticity that only an insider could provide. Co-host Jacquie Tobin and I are captivated by Julia's storytelling prowess, discussing the economic side of writing, her enduring love for photography, and the remarkable impact of her viral moments, including a memorable Oprah Show feature.The journey through the creative landscape doesn't stop at the...
2024-01-0337 min
Two Lit ChicksTwo Lit Chicks Christmas Special 2023Hohoho and merry Christmas!Join Julia as she welcomes three fantastic guests into the studio: Uju Asika - author of Raising Boys Who Do Better (listen to Julia's interview with Uju from season 4 here).Jules Swain - Book Blogger of the Year 2023 - Follow Jules on Twitter here. Suzy K Quinn - author of the Bad Mother series. Follow Suzy on Instagram here. Books recommendedThe Fourth Wing by Rebecca YarrosThe Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse series by Laura ThalassaOn Earth We're...
2023-12-111h 10
Two Lit ChicksTLC Book Bites: Christmas Movies QuizIn a departure from literature, quizmaster Meredith Hepner quizzes us on our knowledge of John Hughes and Richard Curtis's Christmas films. Julia got 8/13.This episode is swear-free so you can enjoy it with the family. How did you do?If you want to share your score, join my new Book Club on Facebook, which welcomes fans of all genres.Support Julia by buying her booksOrder signed paperbacks of Julia's books directly from the author here. (UK ONLY)Order Shooters here....
2023-12-0819 min
Two Lit ChicksTLC Book Bites: Audio Book Narration with Susie RiddellToday, Julia chats with Susie Ridell about the art of audio book narration. Susie is a performer, voice over artist and co-Artistic Director of the theatre company, Idiot Child. She trained at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. Susie plays Tracy Horrobin in BBC Radio 4's The Archers and is actually taking a break today from recording to speak with us. Susie has also narrated many audiobooks, and in fact, was a finalist in the Romantic Novelist’s Associations Industry Awards two years running for Narrator of the Year. Susie's Podcast: Limited Time Only
2023-12-0628 min
Two Lit ChicksTLC Book Bites: Rake or Radish QuizToday, I'm joined by Alivia Fleur, all the way from a farm in Australia. In this brilliant quiz, Alivia asks the vital questions: is it a RAKE or a RADISH? Alivia is a historical romance author who moved from writing short stories to novels when her characters kept showing up with copious amounts of emotional baggage, demanding it be explored. Her love of the Victorian era led her to create her first historical romance series, Tales from Honeysuckle Street.Instagram: @aliviafleur_writesHow did you do?If you want to...
2023-12-0110 min
Two Lit ChicksTLC Book Bites: Writing advice with Carrie ElksCarrie Elks is the author of thirty contemporary romance books (and counting). Since 2014, she has been both traditionally and self-published, and her stories have been translated into over ten different languages. She lives in Essex with her husband, two children and a pug called Plato, and when she isn’t reading, writing, or loafing about, she enjoys long walks at the beach, listening to the crashing of the waves and pretending she lives in the cute small towns she writes about.Carrie's socialsWebsiteInstagramSupport Julia by buying her bo...
2023-11-2913 min
Novel ExperienceS7 Ep10 Julia Boggio author of Chasing The LightJulia Boggio, author of SHOOTERS & CHASING THE LIGHT.Julia chats about:How she made the decision to self-publish with her agent & what she has learned through that processHow branding is her superpowerHow dancing to Dirty Dancing at her wedding catapulted her photography business to new heightsWhat marketing techniques work to sell her books and what really doesn’tHow a Curtis Brown course and workshops with Jenny Colgan and Julie Cohen played their parts in Julia’s journey to publicationHow having a podcast about books can involve rather a lot of readingWriting about female reproductive healthGuest Author: Juli...
2023-11-2853 min
Two Lit ChicksA Conversation with Carrie ElksThis episode is sponsored by Bookfunnel. Carrie Elks is the author of thirty contemporary romance books (and counting). Since 2014, she has been both traditionally and self-published, and her stories have been translated into over ten different languages. She lives in Essex with her husband, two children and a pug called Plato, and when she isn’t reading, writing, or loafing about, she enjoys long walks at the beach, listening to the crashing of the waves and pretending she lives in the cute small towns she writes about.Carrie's socialsW...
2023-11-2758 min
Two Lit ChicksTLC Book Bites: Murder in Fiction QuizSomething wicked this way comes in this quiz with quizmaster Anne Hughes (a.k.a. Julia's mother-in-law). This is a good one and you'll be screaming the answer to number 6, too, as Julia tries desperately to remember who wrote...well, you'll have to listen to the quiz to find out. How did you do?If you want to share your score, join my new Book Club on Facebook, which welcomes fans of all genres.Support Julia by buying her booksOrder signed paperbacks of Julia's books directly from the...
2023-11-2418 min
Two Lit ChicksTLC Book Bites: Historical Figures in Fiction QuizFollowing on from our episode about writing historical figures as characters, Katie Ginger quizzes us on Historical Figures in Fiction.You can check out Katie's website here.Follow her on Instagram here. How did you do? If you want to share your score, join my new Book Club on Facebook, which welcomes fans of all genres.Support Julia by buying her booksOrder Shooters here.Order Chasing the Light, Julia's sequel to Shooters, here.Pre-Order Camera Shy here.Keep...
2023-11-1707 min
Two Lit ChicksTLC Book Bites: Writing Royalty with Katie GingerToday I speak with Emma Royal aka Katie Ginger aka Annabel French about writing royalty in fiction. She has always loved historical fiction and has a Masters degree in history. You can check out her website here. Follow her on Instagram here. Keep in touchOrder Shooters here.Order Chasing the Light, Julia's sequel to Shooters, here.I love our listeners, and I want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of my podcast platforms and chat with me on social media:...
2023-11-1522 min
Two Lit ChicksTLC Book Bites: The Bonkbusters QuizShoulder pads at the ready! You heard the episode about Bonkbusters, now take the quiz! Join Julia as Dr Amy Burge and Dr Jodi McAlister test her knowledge of the eponymous bonkbuster. This is a quiz you do not want to miss. Dr Amy Burge is Associate Professor of Popular Fiction at the University of Birmingham. Her work centres on popular genres, in particular romance – she has published research on Mills & Boon sheikh romances, Scottish romance, and chick lit from the Middle East. She is Managing Editor of the Journal of Popular Romance Studies, and principal investigator for...
2023-11-1009 min
Two Lit ChicksTLC Book Bites: All about BonkbustersTo celebrate the release of Jilly Cooper's new book, Tackle, on November 9, I'm speaking with Dr Amy Burge and Dr Jodi McAlister about their research into the BONKBUSTER. Warning: we talk graphically about THAT goldfish scene in LACE. Dr Amy Burge is Associate Professor of Popular Fiction at the University of Birmingham. Her work centres on popular genres, in particular romance – she has published research on Mills & Boon sheikh romances, Scottish romance, and chick lit from the Middle East. She is Managing Editor of the Journal of Popular Romance Studies, and principal investigator for an AH...
2023-11-0828 min
Two Lit ChicksTLC Book Bites: Female Friendship QuizToday’s quiz master is Vicki Childs, a British expat now living in Florida. Vicki is the author of 'Rachel's Butterflies', as well as the 'At Home in Davis Crest' Holiday romance series. The theme of her quiz is Female Friendship. Visit Vicki's website.Vicki on InstagramVicki on FacebookIf you want to share your score, join my new Book Club on Facebook, which welcomes fans of all genres.Support Julia by buying her booksOrder Shooters here.Ord...
2023-11-0315 min
Two Lit ChicksTLC Book Bites: Writing Advice with Victoria HislopWriting advice from best-selling writer, Victoria Hislop, author of 10 novels, including The Island about a leprosy colony in Greece. The novel became an international best-seller, translated into 40 languages and turned into a 26 part Greek TV series. Her most recent book, The Figurine, is also set in Greece and is a page-turner full of history, romance and family secrets. Join the Two Lit Chicks Book Club on FacebookSupport Julia by buying her booksOrder Shooters here.Order Chasing the Light, Julia's sequel to Shooters, here.
2023-11-0111 min
Two Lit ChicksA Conversation with Victoria HislopToday’s other lit chick is Victoria Hislop, author of 10 novels, including The Island about a leprosy colony in Greece. The novel became an international best-seller, translated into 40 languages and turned into a 26 part Greek TV series. Her most recent book, The Figurine, is also set in Greece and is a page-turner full of history, romance and family secrets. In this episode we talk about what she gets up to when she’s not writing, her greatest accomplishments, and why she’ll never write a sex scene. Join the Two Lit Chicks Book Club on Face...
2023-10-301h 10
Two Lit ChicksTLC Book Bites: Witches QuizSomething wicked this way comes in this week's witchy quiz, courtesy of author Emma Jackson, author of WITCH YOU WEREN'T HERE, a romcom full of misbehaving magic, brother's best friend angst, and only one bed shenanigans, is available now, just in time for Halloween. It will not be hard to beat Julia's score this week!If you want to share your score, join my new Book Club on Facebook, which welcomes fans of all genres.Keep in touchOrder Chasing the Light, Julia's sequel to Shooters, h...
2023-10-2715 min
Two Lit ChicksTLC Book Bites: World building with Emma JacksonThis episode is sponsored by Reedsy.Today we are discussing world building in fiction with Emma Jackson, author of the Best Selling A MISTLETOE MIRACLE. Emma is also a host on the SFFRomCast, a podcast dedicated to celebrating fantasy and sci-fi romance. Her latest book, WITCH YOU WEREN'T HERE, a witchy romcom full of misbehaving magic, brother's best friend angst, and only one bed shenanigans, is available now, just in time for Halloween.If you want to keep the book chat going, join my new Book Club on F...
2023-10-2530 min
Two Lit ChicksTLC Book Bites: Love Stories QuizThis episode is sponsored by Reedsy.It's Friday and we've got an extra special quiz for you about Love Stories. Our quizmaster today is Beth O'Leary, writer of five best-selling romcoms, including The Wake Up Call. Let us know how you did! The best way to do that is to join my new Book Club on Facebook, which welcomes fans of all genres.More about our sponsorsReedsy is a publishing eco-system for writers at any stage in...
2023-10-2015 min
Two Lit ChicksTLC Book Bites: Writing Advice with Beth O'LearyThis episode is sponsored by Reedsy.Excellent writing advice with writer Beth O'Leary, Sunday Times Bestselling author of The Wake Up Call. If you want to keep the book chat going, join my new Book Club on Facebook, which welcomes fans of all genres.Empowered Author Marketing ShowCheck out the Empowered Author Book Marketing & Publicity Show, taking place online from November 3-5. You can get 10% off tickets with my affiliate link here.More about our sponsors
2023-10-1813 min
Two Lit ChicksA Conversation with Beth O'LearyBeth O'Leary is a Sunday Times bestselling author whose novels have been translated into more than thirty languages. Her debut, The Flatshare, sold over a million copies and changed her life completely. Her second novel, The Switch, has been optioned for film by Amblin Partners, Steven Spielberg's production company. The Road Trip, Beth's third novel, went straight to No.4 in the Sunday Times Top Ten on hardback publication.Beth writes her books in the Hampshire countryside with a very badly behaved GoldenRetriever for company. If she's not at her desk, you'll usually find her curled up
2023-10-161h 03
Two Lit ChicksTLC Book Bites: The Ghostwriting QuizThis episode is sponsored by Reedsy.In today's quiz, author and best-selling ghostwriter Tom Bromley tests our knowledge of ghostwritten books. I managed to dredge my memory for some of those answers! A thoroughly enjoyable quiz and I got 6/10. Let us know how you did! The best way to do that is to join my new Book Club on Facebook, which welcomes fans of all genres. Tom's ContactsWebsite: https://www.tombromley.co.uk/Instagram: @tombromleyesqE...
2023-10-1314 min
Two Lit ChicksTLC Book Bite: All about Ghostwriting with Tom BromleyThis episode is sponsored by Reedsy.Today, I’m excited to be chatting with Tom Bromley, who has basically done every job in publishing and is now the Head of Learning for Reedsy. Tom’s been working in publishing for 25 years, starting off as a bookseller in Waterstones. Then he went to work at Little Brown as a copywriter. From there he went on to be a commissioning editor, editorial director, creative writing instructor and ghostwriter, which is what we are going to be speaking with Tom about today. Tom's Cont...
2023-10-1125 min
Two Lit ChicksTLC Book Bites: The Spy QuizThink you're ready to write a spy thriller? Then you'd better take this quiz by David Bickford, the ex-legal director of MI5/MI6. Can you beat Julia's final score? (Yes, probably). Keep in touchOrder Chasing the Light, Julia's sequel to Shooters, here.I love our listeners, and I want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of my podcast platforms and chat with me on social media:Twitter: @twolitchicksInstagram: @two_lit_chicksTikTok: @two_lit_chicksEmail: hello@twolitchicks.orgThank...
2023-10-0619 min
Two Lit ChicksTLC Book Bites: Writing Advice with David BickfordThis episode is sponsored by Reedsy.A follow-up chat with author David Bickford, former Under Secretary of State and Legal Director to the British Intelligence Agencies, MI5 & MI6. His spy thriller book, Katya, is available now (audio as well) and his second book, The Informer, will be out on December 1.David's social mediaInstagramEmpowered Author Marketing ShowCheck out the Empowered Author Book Marketing & Publicity Show, taking place online from November 3-5. You can get 10% off tickets with my affiliate link here.
2023-10-0410 min
Two Lit ChicksA Conversation with David BickfordAn enlightening chat with David Bickford, a British author and former Under Secretary of State and Legal Director to the British Intelligence Agencies, MI5 & MI6. David spent his working life diving into the cold murky seas of terrorism, espionage and organised crime. At the forefront of the battle against international terrorism he was among the first to predict its onslaught. David is recognised, both in the Agencies where he was awarded Companion of the Order of the Bath for his work and in the business he now runs, for his ground-breaking solutions to defeat the terrorists and international organised c...
2023-10-0246 min
Two Lit ChicksTLC Book Bites: Getting reviews with Anita ChapmanThis episode is sponsored by Reedsy. Anita Chapman is a self-published author. Her first book, The Venice Secret, came out in March 2023, and in its first six months reached number one in four Amazon UK Kindle charts, including Historical Fiction, and made it into the top one hundred in the overall Amazon UK Kindle chart. It’s also had 2.5 million Kindle Unlimited page reads and reached almost 2000 ratings/reviews during that time.Website and social media links:Website: https://anitachapman.com (also found at https://neetsmarketing.com).Tw...
2023-09-2728 min
Two Lit ChicksTLC Book Bites: Writing Advice with Kate SawyerThis episode is sponsored by REEDSY.Kate Sawyer, author of The Stranding and This Family, shares her top writing advice for authors. Find Kate on Instagram: @MsKateSawyerKate Sawyer websiteMore about our sponsorsReedsy is a publishing eco-system for writers at any stage in their publishing journey. We provide a wealth of free educational resources, encourage writers to build a creative habit with our short story contest, and offer a high-quality marketplace to find the perfect publishing professional. We’re here to support aspiring authors every step of th...
2023-09-2011 min
Two Lit ChicksA Conversation with Kate SawyerToday my second Lit Chick is Kate Sawyer, author of The Stranding and This Family. She is also the host of the podcast Novel Experience, where she talks to authors across forms and genres. In her life before writing, Kate worked as an actor—also as an event and theatre producer, yoga teacher, shop-keeper, and as a waitress. Kate trained in acting at Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art and was a founding ensemble member of the award-winning theatre company The Faction. She also had her own production company called The Curious Room. And her previous writing highlights before tur...
2023-09-1852 min
Two Lit ChicksTLC Book Bites: Royalty QuizHow well do you know your royalty in literature? If you're anything like Julia, not very well! But this is a fantastic quiz, written by Marguerite Kaye and Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York. As usual, let us know what you scored on social media.Keep in touchOrder Chasing the Light, Julia's sequel to Shooters, here.I love our listeners, and I want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of my podcast platforms and chat with me on social media:Twitter: @twolitchicksInstagram: @two_l...
2023-09-1523 min
Two Lit ChicksA Conversation with Sarah Ferguson and Marguerite KayeThis episode is sponsored by REEDSY.In this episode, Julia speaks with the writing duo, Sarah Ferguson (a.k.a. the Duchess of York) and her creative partner, Marguerite Kaye, about the process of "collabo-writing". Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, a bestselling author, philanthropist and public speaker. The Duchess has published over 70 books including two autobiographies and other titles dealing with health, empowerment, history, art, as well as novels and children's stories. Her debut historical novel Her Heart for a Compass was published globally in 2022 by Harper Collins and was a Sunday Times bestseller. Her se...
2023-09-1359 min
Two Lit ChicksTLC Book Bites: Rom Com QuizOur week of Jo Lyons is almost finished (boo), but she’s here to test our knowledge of her favourite subject: RomComs! Let us know you did on socials. Find Jo Lyons on:Twitter: @J0LyonsInstagram: @hinnywhowritesAmazon: Books by this authorWebsite: www.jolyonsauthor.comKeep in touchOrder Chasing the Light, Julia's sequel to Shooters, here.I love our listeners, and I want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of my podcast platforms and chat with me on soc...
2023-09-0813 min
Two Lit ChicksTLC Book Bites: Writing advice with Jo LyonsThis episode is sponsored by REEDSY. We're back again with self-pub author Jo Lyons, whose first book Benidorm, Actually was shortlisted for the Comedy Women in Print prize in 2021. Jo gives us perhaps the most practical, actionable advice we've had so far. Have a listen and make sure you have a pen and notebook at the ready. You can sign up to her newsletter and visit her website at www.jolyonsauthor.com for a behind the scenes look at how she cobbles together her books, get free signed copies and sneak previews of all...
2023-09-0621 min
Two Lit ChicksA Conversation with Jo LyonsThis episode is sponsored by BookFunnel. Jo Lyons is a huge wine and cheese enthusiast as well as the author of three bestselling romantic comedies including ‘Benidorm, actually’ which was shortlisted for the Comedy Women in Print Awards 2021. Jo spent years working in Turkey as a holiday rep, in the Alpes working at a ski resort and in the south of France trying not to put a vineyard out of business before, eventually arriving in Spain to administer some poor linguistic skills on the unsuspecting population of Valencia. She now splits her time between Albir in Spain and...
2023-09-041h 03
Two Lit ChicksTLC Book Bite Quiz - Julia vs Ed in the "FINAL BATTLE"It's the final face off! Who will reign victorious in the end of season quiz - Ed or Julia?All the questions are on the main episodes of this series, so regular listeners, the challenge is also on... but even if you haven't heard all the eps, fear not, for the magic of multiple choice is (mostly) here to give us all (and especially Ed) a helping hand.And stay on at the end for a frankly bizarre speech from Ed and a musical tribute to Ed (at least we think it's a tribute) from the...
2023-07-2828 min
Two Lit ChicksA Conversation with Alex HayAlex Hay grew up in Cambridge and Cardiff and has been writing for as long as he can remember. He studied History at York University and wrote his dissertation on female power in royal courts, combing the archives for every scrap of drama and skulduggery he could find. He has worked in magazine publishing and the charity sector and is a graduate of the Curtis Brown Creative Write Your Novel course. The Housekeepers is his debut novel and won the Caledonia Novel Award 2022. Alex lives with his husband in South East London. Alex's Book Choices
2023-07-241h 10
Two Lit ChicksTLC Book Bite: Melissa Addey & the ALLi Income SurveyJoin us in a chat with Melissa Addey, who aside from writing historical fiction, also campaigns with The Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi), who focus on ethics and excellence in self-publishing. ALLi recently commissioned a survey into the income of self-published authors and the results are very interesting. Melissa takes Julia and Ed through the results and Ed brings up AI...again.You can check out the full data dump here.If you're interested in joining ALLi, here is Julia's affiliate link (she gets a small kickback if you use it).
2023-07-1922 min
Two Lit ChicksTLC Book Bites: RomCom QuizA quiz for all you romantic comedy lovers out there! In the final episode of our week of Kelk, Lindsey challenges the chicks with her romcom quiz. Who will win: Julia or Ed? Can you beat the high score? As ever, let us know how you did on social media. Keep in touchWe love our listeners, and we want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of our podcast platforms and chat with us on social media:Twitter: @twolitchicksInstagram: @two_lit_chicksTikTok: @tw...
2023-06-3013 min
Two Lit ChicksA Conversation with Lindsey KelkThis episode is sponsored by IngramSpark, the online self-publishing company that allows you to print, globally distribute, and manage your print and ebooksLindsey Kelk is the author of books including I Heart New York, On a Night Like This, On a Christmas Wish, and One in A Million. Her next book, Love Me Do, is out in July and is available to pre-order now. As well as writing books, she co-hosts Tights and Fights, a pro-wrestling podcast on the Maximum Fun Network. She also hosts and produces the award-winning beauty...
2023-06-261h 38
Two Lit ChicksA Conversation with Richard SwanThis episode is sponsored by IngramSpark, the online self-publishing company that allows you to print, globally distribute, and manage your print and ebooksRichard Swan is a Sunday Times-bestselling fantasy and science fiction author. Prior to 2018 he published a number of space opera novels including the trilogy The Art of War. 2022 saw his traditionally published debut The Justice of Kings, epic fantasy with a legal twist and the first in the Empire of the Wolf trilogy. It was an instant Sunday Times Bestseller, cementing his title as the major new voice o...
2023-06-121h 31
Two Lit ChicksTLC Book Bites Quiz: Famous Last WordsEddie and Amanda from the Not Quite Write Podcast are back to challenge the chicks in this fantastic Famous Last Words quiz. Who will win: Julia, Ed, or YOU?Answers are over on the blog. Please excuse Ed's obsession with Virginia Woolf's suicide. Don't forget to check out Eddie and Amanda's Flash Fiction competition: "The Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction - a flash fiction competition with a twist. 600 words, 60 hours. Check out notquitewritepodcast.com for more details. It's free to enter and you could win $300 AUD."Keep in to...
2023-06-0923 min
Two Lit ChicksTLC Book Bites Quiz: Marriage in LiteratureToday Kathleen Whyman challenges the chicks with a quiz about marriage in literature. Who will be one step closer to that bottle of Bollinger: Julia or Ed? Kathleen is an author, a journalist, and a knackered mum. She has two books out, Wife Support System and Second Wife Syndrome and her third book, Would You Ask My Husband That? is out on August 7, 2023. Her books are humorous women’s fiction, inspired by her own feeble attempt to juggle a career with childcare, never-ending house ‘stuff’ and, outrageously, occasionally some time for herself. She is still struggli...
2023-06-0220 min
Two Lit ChicksA Conversation with Jodie ChapmanThis episode is sponsored by IngramSpark, the online self-publishing company that allows you to print, globally distribute, and manage your print and ebooksJodie Chapman is the author of two fabulous books, Another Life, which was a BBC2 Between the Covers Pick, and Oh Sister, which just came out in April. Jodie spent 12 years working as a wedding photographer before returning to her first love of writing. Jodie was raised as a Jehovah's Witness for 35 years, a religion she has since stepped away from but one that has influenced her work...
2023-05-291h 30
Two Lit ChicksTLC Book Bites Podcasting QuizFriday quiz time!(Warning; there is quite a bit of swearing here, mainly from Julia. Fully justified as you shall see.)On Wednesday you heard from our esteemed producer Jeremy Chapman from Your Voice Here on how to start a podcast and make it a success. If you haven't heard it yet, go listen here, we'll wait. Today, maestro Jez turns his attention to quiz-making, specifically a quiz about podcasting. Can you beat Ed and Julia? Only one way to find out... Answers on the website blog if you miss any... Listen...
2023-05-2615 min
Diary of a Name DropperJulia BoggioThis weeks guest is well worth the wait. A podcaster, a top selling author, photographer and marketing genius who went viral.Oh and who also danced on Oprah with Patrick Swayze. As you do. Yes, that is all true. My guest on this episode is Julia Boggio .. Badda Bing! I love this woman, I’m so grateful she’s joined us at 4callingbirds podcast and I loved every second of this chat . Thank you Julia, you’re amazing About Julia BoggioOriginally from New Jersey, Ju...
2023-05-1754 min
Two Lit ChicksA Conversation with LJ RossL J Ross is a self-published international bestselling author. Her books have sold over eight million copies and in 2022 overtook Harry Potter and Game of Thrones on the all-time Amazon bestsellers list. Louise started her working life as a lawyer before making the transition to author in 2015 with her first book Holy Island which knocked Girl on a Train off the top of the bestsellers list at the time. Louise has set the benchmark for self-publishing authors everywhere and yet when you do a Google Search with the first words "Is L J Ross...", the first search that comes...
2023-05-151h 18
Self-Publishing with ALLiInspirational Indie Author Interview #128: Julia Boggio. Photographer Pictures New Life as Indie AuthorMy guest this episode is Julia Boggio, who went from professional photographer to indie author. Along the way, she experienced early viral fame and launched a clever marketing campaign that recruited her fellow photographers in promoting her work. ALLi's Inspirational Indie Author Podcast stream is sponsored by Kobo Writing Life, a global, independent ebook and audiobook publishing platform that empowers authors with a quick and easy publishing process and unique promotional opportunities. To reach a wide readership, create your account today! Thank you, Kobo, for your support of this podcast. Find more author advice, tips...
2023-04-0920 min
A Pair of Bookends10. Debut Spotlight- Julia BoggioWelcome back Bookends to another episode in our Debut Spotlight series where we shine the light on the freshest new authors and their work. For this episode we were joined by Julia Boggio who is the author of the sizzling romance of the season 'Shooters' and the co-host of the Two Lit Chicks podcast.As Julia was a professional photographer herself for 15 years, there's little she doesn't know about the biz and she was unafraid to share the gossip on the world of wedding photography and how that helped form her fantastic new novel, we also found out...
2023-04-0339 min
Two Lit ChicksTLC Book Bites Quiz: Season 3 CompetitionIt's the final Book Bites of the season, and we have a quiz AND a competition.The challenge? Answer 6 questions on the episodes of this season. Will you remember, or will you have to listen again? We shall see.To enter the competition, simply send us your answers, numbered in order 1 to 6. All correct answers will be entered into a random draw for one overall winner. The prize is Ed’s Pre-Loved Book Collection of a selection of books from season 3 AND (as if that’s not enough to tickle your fancy), Ed will also name...
2023-03-3113 min
Two Lit ChicksTLC Book Bites: Best of Season 3It's the penultimate Book Bite of the season, and the final Wednesday Bite of the season... so it's entirely appropriate that we look back at the bests of the season... the best moments, our favourite books, and the lessons we're taking away from it all.Of course this all had to happen by way of a long tangent about swearing, a weird tangent about method acting, an odd tangent about... you get the point.Keep in touchWe love our listeners, and we want to hear from you. Please leave a r...
2023-03-2919 min
Two Lit ChicksA Conversation with Nicola MayNicola May is a romcom superstar and the author of 16 romantic comedies, all of which have appeared in the Kindle Bestseller Chart. Two of them won awards at the Festival of Romance and another was named eBook of the week in The Sun. The Cornershop in Cockleberry Bay became the bestselling Kindle book in the UK across all genres in January 2019 and was Amazon's third best selling novel in that year. Nicola campaigned successfully for the introduction of eBook charts in the publishing trade press and was described by Winifred Robinson of BBC Radio 4's You and Yours as "...
2023-03-271h 09
Two Lit ChicksTLC Book Bites: Bestsellers QuizFriday Quiz time! Ed has written a quiz that you can technically get 100% on without knowing anything due to the magic of multiple choice. But of course you won't need that... All you have to do is pick the book which you think has sold the most. See Tolkien and Christie do battle with Dan Brown and Charles Dickens and, uh, the Thesaurus. Who will emerge victorious?Figures from this table Keep in touchWe love our listeners, and we want to hear from you. Please leave a review on o...
2023-03-2416 min
Two Lit ChicksTLC Book Bites: Interesting InscriptionsIn today’s Book Bite, Julia and Ed wax lyrical about book signings and the things that people inscribe in books. And Julia does a dramatic reading from Rebecca by Daphne DuMaurier. Website mentioned Dedicated to… website And W.B. Gooderham has also written a book about it.Here are some photos from Julia's first book signing on Instagram. Keep in touchWe love our listeners, and we want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of our podcast platforms and chat with us on...
2023-03-2213 min
Two Lit ChicksTLC Book Bites Quiz: Fantasy QuizIn retrospect it's surprising it's taken so long for us to do a fantasy quiz given Ed's bona fides in this area. But here it is.But don't worry. We know you're not all fantasy fans. So Ed has done a quiz that book lovers who aren't obsessed with elves and dragons and mages can tackle with your general book knowledge. But if you are a proud nerd, then we expect you to get 10/10 on this one. No excuses. Keep in touchWe love our listeners, and we want to hear from y...
2023-03-1721 min
Two Lit ChicksTLC Book Bites: Authors' Weird Writing RitualsAuthors are known for their weird writing rituals; the strange obsessive practices that make them more productive... or at least that's what they tell themselves. We take a look at some of them. And Ed goes on a detour about invisibility cloaks. LinkEd is right, invisibility cloaks are real! (kind of)Keep in touchWe love our listeners, and we want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of our podcast platforms and chat with us on social media:Twitter: @twolitchicksI...
2023-03-1507 min
The Write and Wrong Podcast111 Julia Boggio | Rom-com Author, Podcaster and PhotographerRom-com author, podcaster, photographer and early 2000s YouTube sensation, Julia Boggio is on the podcast this week telling us all about how she is self-publishing her debut novel, Shooters and the many things involved with self-publishing, good and bad.Support the show on PatreonSigning up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you'll be able to interact directly with Jamie as well as many of the previous agents, authors and editors who have been on the show. You'll also be able to see who the upcoming guests are and...
2023-03-1329 min
Two Lit ChicksA Conversation with Fonda LeeFonda Lee is the World Fantasy Award-winning author of the modern epic fantasy Green Bone Saga, consisting of Jade City, Jade War, and Jade Legacy. She is also the author of the acclaimed young adult science fiction novels Zeroboxer, Exo and Cross Fire. Fonda is a winner of the Locus Award, a four-time winner of the Aurora Award, and a finalist for the Nebula Award and Hugo Award. The Green Bone Saga has been translated into a dozen languages and named to TIME Magazine’s Top 100 Fantasy Books of All Time. A black belt martial artist and former corporate st...
2023-03-131h 26
Talking Shot Photography PodcastShooters & Patrick Swayze - Julia BoggioPhotographer turned Romcom Author Julia Boggio, joins Ross for a chat about a career change, her first book Shooters and that famous dance with Patrick Swayze.
2023-03-1045 min
Two Lit ChicksTLC Book Bites Quiz: Julia's BookshelfEver been to Julia's house? It's okay if you haven't. This general knowledge quiz has a little of something for everyone, all based on the books on Julia's bookshelf. As ever, let us know how you did. Keep in touchWe love our listeners, and we want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of our podcast platforms and chat with us on social media:Twitter: @twolitchicksInstagram: @two_lit_chicksTikTok: @two_lit_chicksEmail: hello@twolitchicks.orgIf you do o...
2023-03-1014 min
Two Lit ChicksTLC Book Bites: We need to talk about Chat GPTAre you concerned about Chat GPT and Bing? So are Julia and Ed. Listen to their discussion about how AI-writing tools are already affecting us. Special Guest: Chat GPTLinksThe Hot SheetAI-Made Books on Amazon (Reuters article)How to Navigate the AI Apocalypse as a Sane PersonWhy Chat GPT Should Be Considered a Malevolent AI -- and DestroyedKeep in touchWe love our listeners, and we want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of our podcast p...
2023-03-0806 min
Two Lit ChicksTLC Book Bites Quiz: Book-to-Film AdaptationsDid you know that It's a Wonderful Life was based on a book? Don't get too excited; it's not the answer to one of the questions. (Nor is Gone with the Wind; the picture is not a clue. Sorry). Keeping with our Hollywood theme this week, this quiz will test your knowledge of Tinseltown's best and worst book-to-film adaptations. And with twenty points to play for, anything could happen. As usual, let us know your score on social media. Keep in touchWe love our listeners, and we want to he...
2023-03-0329 min
Two Lit ChicksTLC Book Bites: Impossible AdaptationsHollywood loves a good adaptation... but not all novels are easy to adapt to the big screen. We discuss some notable books that refuse to be adapted... no matter how many times people try. Let us know if we missed any!Books Covered:Ulysses by James JoyceBlood Meridian by Cormac McCarthyConfederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy TooleOne Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García MárquezInfinite Jest by David Foster WallaceKeep in t...
2023-03-0106 min
The Joined Up Writing PodcastChange Your POV with Julia Boggio – JU180SUBSCRIBE NOW ON – iTUNES STITCHER SPOTIFY OVERCAST Subscribe to the newsletter for free stuff and bonus content here. It’s episode 180 with Rom-Com writer, Julia Boggio dropping in to talk about her new series of books, how she … Continue reading →
2023-02-2854 min
Two Lit ChicksA Conversation with Robert KamenOver the past 40 years Robert Mark Kamen has written 23 feature films among them: TAPS, THE KARATE KID 1,2,3, and 5 THE POWER OF ONE, LETHAL WEAPON 3, A WALK IN THE CLOUDS, THE FIFTH ELEMENT, TRANSPORTER 1,2,3, TAKEN 1, 2, 3. COLOMBIANA, ANGEL HAS FALLEN.Robert was born in the Bronx, New York. He received his BA from NYU in Literature, and his Masters and Ph.D in American Studies from the University of Pennsylvania. In 1979 he sold the first screenplay he ever wrote to Warner Bros.With the proceeds from his first screenplay Robert purchased 300 acres of raw land in Sonoma...
2023-02-271h 17
Two Lit ChicksTLC Book Bites: Self-Help Book QuizIt's Friday quiz time again!Chances are, you've read or are reading a self-help book. Whether it's purging those negative emotions from your life or coming up with a set of rules to help you live it, chances are these hallowed tomes will find their way to your bedside in this age of self-doubt and perpetual crisis. So it's entirely appropriate given the immense seriousness of some of the topics they cover that the quiz today is immensely trivial, specifically:Can you fill in the missing words in ten well-known self-help titles?It...
2023-02-2421 min
Two Lit ChicksTLC Book Bites: Writing the perfect query letterAre you ready to start approaching agents, but not sure how to formulate your letter? Then this is the podcast for you. Ed puts his editor hat on and takes us through his guidelines for a well-thought out query. What is a comp? What are the sections in a query?What are the biggest mistakes he’s seen when he runs his query letter surgeries? How many words should it be? Julia and Ed cover all this and more. And if you want Ed to look over your letter...
2023-02-2219 min
Two Lit ChicksTLC Book Bites: Romance QuizWhen Ed said he wanted to write the romance quiz, Julia agreed with trepidation; however, she had nothing to fear. Of course, he did have to put his own twist on it...See if you’re lucky in love in Ed's Romance Quiz. Let us know how you did by tagging us on social media with #TLCQuiz. Answers here. Keep in touchWe love our listeners, and we want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of our podcast platforms and chat with us on social media:Twitt...
2023-02-1715 min
Two Lit ChicksTLC Book Bites: Interview with Anita FaulknerGloucester author, Anita Faulkner, has been shortlisted in the Katie Fforde Debut Romantic Novel Award category with her novel, A Colourful Country Escape, for the Romantic Novelists’ Association’s (RNA) annual Romantic Novel Awards for 2023. The awards celebrate excellence in romantic fiction in all its forms. Anita writes warm and fuzzy romcoms from her upcycled bureau in the Cotswolds. Described by her agent Kate Nash as ‘a sparkling new voice’, Anita’s debut A Colourful Country Escape was published by Little, Brown (Sphere) in June 2022 and was a contender for the RNA’s prestigious Joan Hessayon award. Her festive...
2023-02-1510 min
Two Lit ChicksA Conversation with Milly JohnsonMilly Johnson was born, raised and still lives in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. A Sunday Times bestseller, she is one of the Top 10 Female Fiction authors in the UK with millions of copies of her books sold across the world. In 2020, she was honoured with the Romantic Novelists’ Association’s Outstanding Achievement Award and was a featured author in the Reading Agency’s Quick Reads and World Book Night campaigns.A writer who champions women and highlights the importance of friendship and community, Milly’s characters are celebrations of the strength of the human spirit. Milly’s 20th novel, Tog...
2023-02-131h 29
Two Lit ChicksTLC Book Bites Quiz: Punctuation!We love punctuation [insert interrobang here]. Friday is funday with our weekly quiz. Let us know how you did by tagging us on social media with #TLCQuiz. Answers here. Keep in touchWe love our listeners, and we want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of our podcast platforms and chat with us on social media:Twitter: @twolitchicksInstagram: @two_lit_chicksTikTok: @two_lit_chicksEmail: hello@twolitchicks.orgIf you do one thing today, sign up to our...
2023-02-1013 min
Two Lit ChicksTLC Book Bites: The Beloved, but Much-Maligned SemicolonLove it or hate it, the semi-colon has its uses. Ed and Julia wax lyrical about this oft misunderstood punctuation mark. NOTE: We discuss how the semi-colon was chosen as a symbol of strength for people who are struggling with mental health issues and suicide. If you are struggling, please reach out for help.MIND: Infoline - 0300 123 3393 Suicide Prevention Helpline (UK): 0800 689 5652Samaritans: 988 | Call or text 24/7Keep in touchWe love our listeners, and we want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of our p...
2023-02-0804 min
Two Lit ChicksTLC Book Bites Quiz: Chickens vs DickensIs it a chicken or a Dickens character? See if you can tell the difference in this week’s quiz. Thank you to Gav Collins for being our special guest and running his quiz for us. Let us know how you did by tagging us on social media with #TLCQuiz. Answers here. Keep in touchWe love our listeners, and we want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of our podcast platforms and chat with us on social media:Twitter: @twolitchicksInstagram: @two_lit_chi...
2023-02-0310 min
Two Lit ChicksTLC Book Bites: What the Dickens!What went down when superfan Hans Christian Andersen went a-calling at Charles Dickens's house? It feels like one of those writing assignments that your teacher gives you, where you have to write about two historical characters meeting, except this actually happened. Keep in touchWe love our listeners, and we want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of our podcast platforms and chat with us on social media:Twitter: @twolitchicksInstagram: @two_lit_chicksTikTok: @two_lit_chicksEmail: hello@twolitchicks.orgIf y...
2023-02-0108 min
Two Lit ChicksA Conversation with Jo Browning WroeJo Browning Wroe grew up in a crematorium in Birmingham. She has an MA in Creative writing from the University of East Anglia, and teaches at the University of Cambridge Institute of Continuing Education on their Post Graduate Certificate in Teaching Creative Writing. Her debut novel, A Terrible Kindness, was a Sunday Times bestseller, shortlisted for the Bridport Peggy Chapman-Andrews Award and longlisted for the Prix du Roman Fnac. Jo has two adult daughters and lives with her husband in Cambridge.Jo’s ChoicesPrecious Bane by Mary Webb A Prayer for Owen Me...
2023-01-301h 06
Two Lit ChicksTLC Book Bites Quiz: Classic HorrorPit yourself against Ed's love of horror. Let us know how you did by tagging us on social media with #TLCQuiz. Answers here. Keep in touchWe love our listeners, and we want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of our podcast platforms and chat with us on social media:Twitter: @twolitchicksInstagram: @two_lit_chicksTikTok: @two_lit_chicksEmail: hello@twolitchicks.orgIf you do one thing today, sign up to our newsletter so we can keep you updated with...
2023-01-2705 min
Two Lit ChicksTLC Book Bites: It's Burns Night!Who is Robert Burns? Why do we celebrate Burns Night on January 25? Find out in today's TLC Book Bite. Keep in touchWe love our listeners, and we want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of our podcast platforms and chat with us on social media:Twitter: @twolitchicksInstagram: @two_lit_chicksTikTok: @two_lit_chicksEmail: hello@twolitchicks.orgIf you do one thing today, sign up to our newsletter so we can keep you updated with all our news. Th...
2023-01-2504 min
Two Lit ChicksTLC Book Bites Quiz: Strong Female CharactersWe’re so excited to bring you our first of many TLC Book Bites QUIZZES. Today’s topic is Strong Female Characters (and their authors). Let us know how you did by tagging us on social media with #TLCQuiz. Answers here.Keep in touchWe love our listeners, and we want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of our podcast platforms and chat with us on social media:Twitter: @twolitchicksInstagram: @two_lit_chicksTikTok: @two_lit_chicksEmail: hello@twolitchicks.orgIf...
2023-01-2005 min
Two Lit ChicksTLC Book Bites: What is a bildungsroman?In our new Wednesday segment, Julia and Ed give you short and snappy info snacks about topics ranging from literary concepts, to author biographies, writing advice, and book reviews, followed by our new Friday literary quiz. Today's TLC Book Bite is about the bildungsroman. What is it and why should you keep this term up your sleeve to look impressive at your next literary debate or dinner party.Books discussedThe Broken Empire series by Mark LawrenceThe Once and Future King by TH White Keep in touch
2023-01-1804 min
Two Lit ChicksA Conversation with Damian BarrDamian Barr is an award-winning writer, broadcaster and journalist. His memoir, Maggie & Me, won Stonewall Writer of the Year and Sunday Times Memoir of the Year. His debut novel, You Will Be Safe Here, was shortlisted for six major awards and named a Book of the Year in the Observer, Guardian and Mail. He’s written columns for The Times and Sunday Times and hosted Front Row on BBC Radio 4 as well as his own series Guide Books. In 2019, Damian brought books back to television with 'The Big Scottish Book Club', now in its fourth series and syndicated internationally. Als...
2023-01-161h 15
Two Lit ChicksChristmas Special Part TwoWelcome to part 2 of our Christmas episode, where we ask some more guests what they would put in the reading sack of the man known as either Santa or Father Christmas (delete as applicable), and Ed continues his war against Christmas – and faces some stern opposition.Our first guest is Philippa Hall, host of Quick Book Reviews, a weekly podcast that includes author interviews, book reviews, opinions and conversation. Our second guest is the podcast team of Emma Jackson and Jessica Haines from the SFF Romcast, a podcast that covers the bountiful sub-genre of romance in Sci Fi...
2022-12-1341 min
Two Lit ChicksChristmas Special Part OneHo ho ho and welcome to our Christmas episode: Part 1! We decided to catch up with some fellow podcasters (and one author) to find out what books they would put into Santa’s sack of books for his post-Christmas tropical island holiday with Mrs Claus. Well, at least that was the idea, until Ed wrote his version of a Christmas story…Our first guest in part one is Stacey Thomas, whose debut novel, The Revels, is out in July. Our second guest is Meredith Hepner, podcaster at Diary of a Name Dropper and Four Calling Birds (and wife...
2022-12-1248 min
Two Lit ChicksA Conversation with Francesco SeditaFrancesco Sedita is an accomplished children’s publisher at Penguin, running Penguin Workshop, an imprint he developed over his 14 years at the company. He attended NYU, where he studied writing and graduated with his MFA. While working on his undergraduate degree, Francesco spent a year as a “Saturday Night Live” writing intern.In his time as a publisher, Francesco has worked with Anne Rice, Michael Crichton, and Dolly Parton. He developed and oversaw the marketing and creative campaign for the final book in the Harry Potter series, the launch of which broke every sales record in the publ...
2022-11-281h 17
Two Lit ChicksA Conversation with Georgia PritchettGeorgia Pritchett is a multi-award-winning comedy and drama writer, who has five Emmys, six Writers Guild awards, two Golden Globes, a BAFTA and a Producer’s Guild award. She is currently a writer and co-executive producer on HBO's critically acclaimed show, Succession, which is currently filming the fourth season. Georgia was the co-executive producer and writer on the HBO multi-Emmy winning show Veep, which ran for seven seasons. Georgia recently show-ran The Shrink Next Door for Apple TV: an adaptation of the hit podcast, it starred Will Ferrell, Paul Rudd and Kathryn Hahn. She wrote thre...
2022-11-141h 06