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Cabot Coverage: A Murder, She Wrote Podcast152. Moving Violation (Season 7, Episode 13) (First Aired on February 3, 1991)Jessica helps Sheriff Mort Metzer when he is charged with Ambassador Chandler Hellman's son Bradley. Mayor Sam Booth and Deputy Floyd are also in this episode.This episode can be streamed on Peacock.Guest stars include:1. Harry Guardino (Dirty Harry) as Haskell Drake2. Jack Colvin (The Incredible Hulk (TV)) as Ambassador Chandler Hellman3. Susan Clark (Webster) as Meredith Hellman4. David Lansbury (Michael Clayton) as Bradley Hellman5. Philip Baker Hall (Rush Hour) as Len Costner6. Lois De Banzie (Arachnophobia) as Phyllis Costner7. B...
2025-04-2356 min
The Written SceneEpisode 78: Megan HaskellMegan Haskell, an author, publisher, and wizard-like user of both sides of her brain, chose numbers as a career over letters before realizing her mistake and correcting it with well over a dozen novels, and more on the way. In this episode of The Written Scene, Megan talks about learning the different ways to put out books, not publishing books without being 100% behind it, how the historical figure of Lilith was an inspiration to her stories, remaining inspired when working on multiple projects, why stepping away from a story can provide new perspective upon return, thinking up...
2025-02-181h 09
The Written SceneEpisode 78 Teaser: Megan HaskellFor author Megan Haskell, a productive writing session requires more than just sitting in the writer's seat. Please enjoy this brief teaser ahead of next week's full episode of The Written Scene with Megan. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era
2025-02-1101 min
The Publishing Performance ShowMegan Haskell - The Wide Publisher's Guide to Metadata Mastery (Live at Author Nation 2024)[RECORDED LIVE AT AUTHOR NATION 2024 - LAS VEGAS] Megan Haskell is the co-founder of AuthorTrack, an innovative software solution revolutionizing how authors manage their metadata across multiple publishing platforms. With hands-on experience in direct publishing to major retailers including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Google Play, and Kobo, Megan combines practical author experience with technical expertise to help writers maximize their books' visibility across all platforms.In this episode:Understanding metadata strategies for multiple retail platformsHow to optimize keywords for different retailersManaging book metadata effectively across platformsThe story behind AuthorTrack's developmentStrategic approaches to titles, s...
2024-11-1515 min
The Perfect BlendThe Undertaking of Hart and Mercy
A marshal walks into an undertaker's office...
He works in the wilds of Tanria killing drudges and taking care of the unsavories. She is struggling to keep her family's business afloat.
Both loathe the sight of each other.
Shelly's tea: The Whistling Kettle Moringa Tea
Candy's tea: Adagio Tea Cat Scratch
Megan Bannen
The Shop Around the Corner
2024-10-2324 min
The Indy Author PodcastUncovering Your Author Purpose with Greta Boris and Megan Haskell - #242 Matty Dalrymple talks with Greta Boris and Megan Haskell about UNCOVERING YOUR AUTHOR PURPOSE, including understanding your priorities and circumstances; having a unifying theme as a "hub"; the importance of alignment between your creative and business focuses; mining your fiction preferences for clarity about your author purpose; writing with a goal of marketability; the danger of shiny object syndrome; creating a reader-focused tagline; and having different taglines for the author and the books. Interview video at https://youtu.be/VPd8vi20s9A Show notes (including summary and transcript) athttps://www.the...
2024-06-1146 min
The Author Wheel PodcastMastering Author Branding and Marketing with Melanie HerschornDo you have an intentional author brand?If not, today's guest is bound to help. In fact, in this interview, she did an on-the-spot workshop with Megan, helping her rethink her own social media content strategy! If you want practical tips and real-world examples, you have to listen in on this one. Melanie Herschorn wants to help you step into your spotlight as an authority. As a book marketing and publishing strategist for business owners, consultants, and speakers worldwide, she’s on a mission to support and empower her clients to share their me...
2024-06-0348 min
Stark Reflections on Writing and PublishingThe Author Wheel with Greta Boris and Megan HaskellMark interviews Greta Boris and Megan Haskell of The Author Wheel. Prior to the interview Mark shares a brief personal update and a word from this episode's sponsor. Prior to the interview, Mark reads comments from recent episodes, shares a personal update, and a word about this episode’s sponsor. This episode is sponsored by ScribeCount (affiliate link). Spend less time logging in to multiple platforms and crunching numbers, and more time writing and marketing your books thanks to ScribeCount’s handy all-in-one interface. In the interview Mark, Greta, and M...
2024-05-241h 00Stark Reflections on Writing and PublishingThe Author Wheel with Greta Boris and Megan HaskellMark interviews Greta Boris and Megan Haskell of The Author Wheel. Prior to the interview Mark shares a brief personal update and a word from this episode's sponsor. Prior to the interview, Mark reads comments from recent episodes, shares a personal update, and a word about this episode’s sponsor. This episode is sponsored by ScribeCount (affiliate link). Spend less time logging in to multiple platforms and crunching numbers, and more time writing and marketing your books thanks to ScribeCount’s handy all-in-one interface. In the interview Mark, Greta, and M...
2024-05-241h 00The Author Wheel PodcastQuick Tips to Stay in CharacterDon't be a bunny. Avoid head hopping. We're tackling one of Megan's biggest pet peeves this week; head hopping, or changing character point of view without a visual transition in between.It happens when authors switch from the internal monologue or emotions of one character into another character, within the same scene, without a scene break or chapter break to identify the new point of view.Tip #1: Know your point of viewTip #2: Put yourself in the head of the character. Only write what that character can see or f...
2024-05-2310 minThe Indy Author PodcastThe Good, the Bad, and the Surprising of Kickstarter with Megan Haskell and Jennifer Hilt - #230Matty Dalrymple talks with Megan Haskell and Jennifer Hilt about THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE SURPRISING OF KICKSTARTER. They offer their insider perspectives, covering both fiction and non-fiction books, including how Kickstarters enables authors to tap into a growing desire among readers for access to creators; which comes first, a Kickstarter campaign or a reader community; how Kickstarter has become a platform where readers browse for books (and aren’t looking for bargains); the importance of starting small; the challenge of data management; the value of a campaign as market research; ideas for backer tier offerings; which parts of...
2024-03-1956 min
Free Audiobook: Making Reading on the Toilet Socially AcceptableLast Descendant: A fae portal fantasy adventure - Megan HaskellListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Last Descendant: A fae portal fantasy adventureAuthor: Megan HaskellNarrator: Kate RuddFormat: UnabridgedLength: 8:26:54Language: EnglishRelease date: 03-05-2024Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLCGenres: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fiction & Literature, Action & AdventureSummary:A woman on the run. A mysterious magical heritage.
Attacked by assassins from the enemy Shadow Realm, Rie finds herself mired in an ancient battle between the elven realms. Framed as a traitor, she has no choice...
2024-03-058h 26
Your Library on the Move: Full Audiobook at Your FingertipsAether Bound: A Mythological Portal Fantasy Adventure Audiobook by Megan HaskellListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 625525
Title: Aether Bound: A Mythological Portal Fantasy Adventure
Author: Megan Haskell
Narrator: Melanie Hooks
Format: Unabridged
Length: 08:41:20
Language: English
Release date: 03-05-24
Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC
Genres: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Contemporary Fantasy
Summary:
Hello, my name is Lil, and I can see the demon on your shoulder.
I found my calling as a bartender in Laguna Beach, California. Home to sunshine, sand, and surfand I provide the tropical drinks to go with your vacation vibe. Or I did until things went sideways.
A woman nearly drowns. My...
2024-03-058h 41
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Title: The Last Descendant: A fae portal fantasy adventure
Series: #1 of The Sanyare Chronicles
Author: Megan Haskell
Narrator: Kate Rudd
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 26 minutes
Release date: March 5, 2024
Genres: Action & Adventure
Publisher's Summary:
A woman on the run. A mysterious magical heritage. Attacked by assassins from the enemy Shadow Realm, Rie finds herself mired in an ancient battle between the elven realms. Framed as a traitor, she has no choice but to forsake her oaths and flee into enemy lands to prove her innocence. Can she uncover the truth o...
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Title: The Last Descendant: A fae portal fantasy adventure
Series: #1 of The Sanyare Chronicles
Author: Megan Haskell
Narrator: Kate Rudd
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 26 minutes
Release date: March 5, 2024
Genres: Fantasy
Publisher's Summary:
A woman on the run. A mysterious magical heritage. Attacked by assassins from the enemy Shadow Realm, Rie finds herself mired in an ancient battle between the elven realms. Framed as a traitor, she has no choice but to forsake her oaths and flee into enemy lands to prove her innocence. Can she uncover the truth of h...
2024-03-058h 26
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Title: Aether Bound: A Mythological Portal Fantasy Adventure
Series: #1 of The Rise of Lilith
Author: Megan Haskell
Narrator: Melanie Hooks
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 41 minutes
Release date: March 5, 2024
Genres: Fantasy
Publisher's Summary:
Hello, my name is Lil, and I can see the demon on your shoulder. I found my calling as a bartender in Laguna Beach, California. Home to sunshine, sand, and surf—and I provide the tropical drinks to go with your vacation vibe. Or I did until things went sideways. A woman nearly drowns. My brother, Ezra, is...
2024-03-058h 41
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Title: The Last Descendant: A fae portal fantasy adventure
Series: #1 of The Sanyare Chronicles
Author: Megan Haskell
Narrator: Kate Rudd
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 26 minutes
Release date: March 5, 2024
Genres: Fantasy
Publisher's Summary:
A woman on the run. A mysterious magical heritage. Attacked by assassins from the enemy Shadow Realm, Rie finds herself mired in an ancient battle between the elven realms. Framed as a traitor, she has no choice but to forsake her oaths and flee into enemy lands to prove her innocence. Can she uncover the truth of h...
2024-03-058h 26
Access Top-Rated Full Audiobooks in Science Fiction & Fantasy, FantasyThe Last Descendant: A fae portal fantasy adventure by Megan HaskellPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/354180 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Last Descendant: A fae portal fantasy adventure Series: #1 of The Sanyare Chronicles Author: Megan Haskell Narrator: Kate Rudd Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 26 minutes Release date: March 5, 2024 Genres: Fantasy Publisher's Summary: A woman on the run. A mysterious magical heritage. Attacked by assassins from the enemy Shadow Realm, Rie finds herself mired in an ancient battle between the elven realms. Framed as a traitor, she has no choice but to forsake her oaths and flee into enemy lands to prove her innocence. Can she uncover the truth o...
2024-03-0503 minDownload Top Full Audiobooks in Science Fiction & Fantasy, FantasyAether Bound: A Mythological Portal Fantasy Adventure by Megan HaskellPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/625525to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Aether Bound: A Mythological Portal Fantasy Adventure
Series: #1 of The Rise of Lilith
Author: Megan Haskell
Narrator: Melanie Hooks
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 41 minutes
Release date: March 5, 2024
Genres: Fantasy
Publisher's Summary:
Hello, my name is Lil, and I can see the demon on your shoulder. I found my calling as a bartender in Laguna Beach, California. Home to sunshine, sand, and surf—and I provide the tropical drinks to go with your vacation vibe. Or I did until things went sideways. A woman nearly drowns. My brother, Ezra, is...
2024-03-058h 41
Download Top Full Audiobooks in Science Fiction & Fantasy, FantasyAether Bound: A Mythological Portal Fantasy Adventure by Megan HaskellPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/625525 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Aether Bound: A Mythological Portal Fantasy Adventure Series: #1 of The Rise of Lilith Author: Megan Haskell Narrator: Melanie Hooks Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 41 minutes Release date: March 5, 2024 Genres: Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Hello, my name is Lil, and I can see the demon on your shoulder. I found my calling as a bartender in Laguna Beach, California. Home to sunshine, sand, and surf—and I provide the tropical drinks to go with your vacation vibe. Or I did until things went sideways. A woman nearly drowns. My brother, Ezr...
2024-03-0503 min
Immerse Yourself In This Addictive Full Audiobook — Perfect In The Car.The Heir Apparent: A Mythological Portal Fantasy Adventure by Megan HaskellPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/367900to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Heir Apparent: A Mythological Portal Fantasy Adventure
Series: #2 of The Sanyare Chronicles
Author: Megan Haskell
Narrator: Kate Rudd
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 57 minutes
Release date: March 4, 2024
Genres: Action & Adventure
Publisher's Summary:
Her secret is unraveling. One dangerous quest could end it all...?? Rie thought she was an ordinary human. After she’s named heir to Sanyaro, the truthseeker and mediator of the nine faerie realms, life becomes a lot more complicated. As she struggles to control her magics, Rie nearly falls prey to a brutal assassination attempt dur...
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Title: The Heir Apparent: A Mythological Portal Fantasy Adventure
Series: #2 of The Sanyare Chronicles
Author: Megan Haskell
Narrator: Kate Rudd
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 57 minutes
Release date: March 4, 2024
Genres: Fantasy
Publisher's Summary:
Her secret is unraveling. One dangerous quest could end it all...?? Rie thought she was an ordinary human. After she’s named heir to Sanyaro, the truthseeker and mediator of the nine faerie realms, life becomes a lot more complicated. As she struggles to control her magics, Rie nearly falls prey to a brutal assassination attempt during a p...
2024-03-048h 57
Escape Reality, One Chapter at a Time - Full Audiobook, the Ultimate CrimeHeir Apparent: A Mythological Portal Fantasy Adventure - Megan HaskellListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Heir Apparent: A Mythological Portal Fantasy AdventureAuthor: Megan HaskellNarrator: Kate RuddFormat: UnabridgedLength: 8:57:18Language: EnglishRelease date: 03-04-2024Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLCGenres: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fiction & Literature, Action & AdventureSummary:Her secret is unraveling. One dangerous quest could end it all...??
Rie thought she was an ordinary human. After she’s named heir to Sanyaro, the truthseeker and mediator of the nine faerie realms, life becomes a lo...
2024-03-048h 57
Explore the Latest Full Audiobooks in Fiction, Action & AdventureThe Heir Apparent: A Mythological Portal Fantasy Adventure by Megan HaskellPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/367900 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Heir Apparent: A Mythological Portal Fantasy Adventure Series: #2 of The Sanyare Chronicles Author: Megan Haskell Narrator: Kate Rudd Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 57 minutes Release date: March 4, 2024 Genres: Action & Adventure Publisher's Summary: Her secret is unraveling. One dangerous quest could end it all...?? Rie thought she was an ordinary human. After she’s named heir to Sanyaro, the truthseeker and mediator of the nine faerie realms, life becomes a lot more complicated. As she struggles to control her magics, Rie nearly falls prey to a brutal assassination att...
2024-03-0405 min
Access Top-Rated Full Audiobooks in Science Fiction & Fantasy, FantasyThe Heir Apparent: A Mythological Portal Fantasy Adventure by Megan HaskellPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/367900 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Heir Apparent: A Mythological Portal Fantasy Adventure Series: #2 of The Sanyare Chronicles Author: Megan Haskell Narrator: Kate Rudd Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 57 minutes Release date: March 4, 2024 Genres: Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Her secret is unraveling. One dangerous quest could end it all...?? Rie thought she was an ordinary human. After she’s named heir to Sanyaro, the truthseeker and mediator of the nine faerie realms, life becomes a lot more complicated. As she struggles to control her magics, Rie nearly falls prey to a brutal assassination attempt dur...
2024-03-0405 minAccess Top-Rated Full Audiobooks in Science Fiction & Fantasy, FantasyThe Heir Apparent: A Mythological Portal Fantasy Adventure by Megan HaskellPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/367900to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Heir Apparent: A Mythological Portal Fantasy Adventure
Series: #2 of The Sanyare Chronicles
Author: Megan Haskell
Narrator: Kate Rudd
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 57 minutes
Release date: March 4, 2024
Genres: Fantasy
Publisher's Summary:
Her secret is unraveling. One dangerous quest could end it all...?? Rie thought she was an ordinary human. After she’s named heir to Sanyaro, the truthseeker and mediator of the nine faerie realms, life becomes a lot more complicated. As she struggles to control her magics, Rie nearly falls prey to a brutal assassination attempt during a p...
2024-03-048h 57The Author Wheel PodcastMastering the Art of Romance Writing with Paula Judith JohnsonHave you ever tried to write your novel longhand?For this week's guest, that's simply how it's done. At least for the first draft. For her, it's a great way to connect body and brain and keep the story flowing. But when even that fails, Paula turns to reading to fuel her creative soul. This week's episode offers new solutions that can turn setbacks into triumphs, especially for those navigating the sequel blues.Paula Judith Johnson is an entrepreneur and the author of 4 steamy romance novels. Two of her books were finalists in the...
2024-02-1250 minThe Author Wheel PodcastNurturing Creativity with Megan Haskell and Greta BorisHow do you refill your creative well?In this week's quick tips, we're talking about creativity and how we can nurture our subconscious mind. Tips include: Intentional content consumption: no matter the medium, what we watch, read, or experience influences our writingBuilding community: conferences, writing groups, online summits are all fodder for your creative brainTravel: long-distance or close to home, changing venue can often spark creative joyListen in for an episode that promises to refresh your perspective and keep your creative heart beating with excitement.BONUS!If...
2024-02-0813 minThe Author Wheel PodcastGhostwriting, Productivity, and Writers' Summits with Jessie KwakHave you ever attended an in-person writing conference or summit?This week's guest is not only a full-time writer and productivity guru, she's organizing the Author Alchemy Summit in Portland February 22-25!Jessie Kwak is an author and business book ghostwriter living in Portland, Oregon. She is the organizer of the Author Alchemy Summit, as well as the author of a supernatural thriller, two series of space scoundrel sci-fi crime novels, and a handful of productivity books including From Chaos to Creativity and From Big Idea to Book. The path from scribbling in...
2024-02-0551 minThe Author Wheel PodcastFrom lawyer, to novelist, to book coach with Mary AdkinsToo many external voices...Today's guest, a former lawyer turned author and book coach, joins us in this week's interview to talk about her writing process. Mary's journey from courtrooms to the craft of storytelling is not only inspiring but also enlightening for writers navigating their own creative paths.Mary Adkins is the author of the nationally recognized novels “When You Read This”, “Privilege”, and “Palm Beach”. She is also an online writing coach who helps aspiring and established authors write through resistance and finish their books by finding a creative process that works for them. As the...
2024-01-2953 minThe Author Wheel PodcastOvercoming Self-Doubt and Mastering Book Marketing with Mark Leslie LefebvreImposter syndrome. It's the elephant in the room that almost every author faces at some point in their career. In today's episode, Mark Leslie Lefebvre's shares his wisdom on dealing with this behemoth. With over 30 years experience in the writing, publishing, and bookselling industry, Mark understands the heartbeat of writing and publishing. . Mark Leslie Lefebvre first became a bookseller in 1992, the same year his first short story appeared in print. He has since worked in numerous roles across the book industry, and published more than two dozen books. Writing, storytelling, and helping other authors are...
2024-01-2249 minThe Author Wheel PodcastPractical Tools to Map Out the Writer's PathEver feel like the intricate dance of authorship could use a choreographer? Well, put on your dance shoes because we're here to help. From the solid foundation of goal setting with an author strategy template to the daily twirls of bullet journals and to-do lists, we have tools to help guide your steps. We share how breaking tasks into bite-sized pieces can transform daunting projects into a graceful sequence of achievements, and why celebrating the mini victories along the way is crucial for your morale and momentum.By mapping out your tasks and decluttering your m...
2024-01-1829 minThe Author Wheel PodcastOrganizing Your Author Life with Evan Gow from StoryOriginAs we catapult into a fresh year, many of us grapple with a mounting stack of tasks and the elusive beast that is organization. Luckily, tools like StoryOrigin are here to help!We're thrilled to have guest Evan Gow on the show. Evan is the indie developer of StoryOrigin, a marketing tool and community of authors that work together to find reviewers, build mailing lists, increase sales, and stay on top of deadlines.Throughout our conversation, Evan draws enlightening parallels between software development and crafting a story, offering insight into how Story Origin's early features—li...
2024-01-1558 minThe Author Wheel PodcastBlueprint for Author Success: Tactics and StrategyReady to supercharge your productivity in 2024? This week marks our final December Quick Tip, and it's all about implementing a workflow that will keep your stories rolling.We dig into our past, examining our old habits and systems, and underscore the importance of making necessary amendments. Our personal experiences, like our morning writing routine, will give you some practical ideas, and we’ll also chat about the perks of setting achievable goals. Plus, learn why routine tasks, like growing a mailing list, should be integrated into your workflow consistently.By the end of th...
2023-12-2815 minThe Author Wheel PodcastSimplify Your Strategy for a Sustainable Author CareerDo you know the difference between strategy and tactics?In this week's Quick Tip, we're talking about how we can simplify our strategy to focus on the most impactful activities that will move us toward our goals. To do that, we first have to understand the difference between the day-to-day tasks (tactics) and the overarching plan (strategy.) Keep in mind, you don't have to start from scratch. That's why we reviewed the past year first. Refining past strategies for the upcoming year can be just as impactful, if not more so. Don't fo...
2023-12-2111 minThe Author Wheel Podcast3 Writing Goals for 2024Clarity. It's such an ephemeral concept. Ever changing and just out of reach, and yet we need clarity to focus.This week's quick tip is all about understanding ourselves and our motivations so we can set audacious goals for 2024 that are aligned with the future we want. Our dreams and ambitions can evolve over time. The things that we wanted yesterday might not be the same as what we want for tomorrow. Luckily, the writing industry allows for flexibility and endless possibilities.You'll get a peek into our own plans, both for our...
2023-12-1410 minThe Author Wheel PodcastThe Road to Success: Tips to Develop Your 2024 Writing StrategyThis month's quick tips are all about the end of year reset and refresh. Join us as we take a deep dive into the world of author strategy, turning the rear-view mirror towards 2023 and putting 2024 in sharp, clear focus. It's all about finding the sweet spot between your dreams, realities, and actions. We’ve distilled the planning process into four actionable steps: 1.) Review your past year, 2) Clarify your goals, 3) Simplify your approach, and 4) Implement your strategy. Trust us, it’s not as daunting as it sounds!This week, we st...
2023-12-0710 minThe Author Wheel PodcastCelebrating the Journey: The Final NaNoWriMo EpisodeIt's the final countdown! How are you doing with NaNoWriMo? Whether or not you "win" this month, you've done something amazing. You've created something out of nothing and gotten words on the page. That's incredible. Which is why...Tip #1: Celebrate! Whether you wrote 50k or 20k, recognize your effort this month. Tip #2: Take a break! Don't immediately jump into editing or publishing this book. Give yourself a little space to breathe and think. Then go back to it with fresh eyes in the new year.If you've found these...
2023-11-3008 minThe Author Wheel PodcastNaNoWriMo Hacks to Stay FocusedEver feel like the world conspires to distract you every time you sit down to write? In this week's "betweeniesode," award-winning fantasy author Megan Haskell and USA Today bestselling mystery thriller author Greta Boris share their best hacks to shut down distractions and focus on your writing. Tip #1: Use technology to your advantage. Try out apps like Freedom which shut down distracting websites and social media across your devices, setting "Do Not Disturb" on your phone, or Brain.FM for white noise.Tip #2: Change location. If your household chores are calling your name...
2023-11-2311 minThe Perfect BlendThanksgivingThis holiday rom-com by Janet Evanovich takes place in Colonial Williamsburg right before Thanksgiving. Megan meets the handsome Dr. Parker while chastising him for neglecting his rabbit. Little does she know meeting the doctor will lead to playing house, making Thanksgiving dinner for both of their families and deciding if they actually "do".
Shelly's tea: The Tea Spot's Turmeric Tonic Ginger Root
Candy's tea: The Southern Virginia Tea Company Spicy Chai
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2023-11-2220 minThe Author Wheel PodcastPlaywright to Author with Lawrence AllenReady for a front seat on the roller coaster ride of the writing world? Today's guest has pretty much done it all. From working in the theater, to writing Pakistani soap operas in New York, to moving to L.A. to pitch T.V. scripts, then transitioning to prose during the pandemic, there's barely a writing project that Lawrence hasn't tried. He's applied that same can-do attitude to marketing. His number one question—which we can all learn from—is "can I make this fun for myself?" Don't fear failure. It can all be fixed in p...
2023-11-201h 04The Author Wheel PodcastThe Keys to Unleashing Your Writing SpeedDuring NaNoWriMo, speed is king (or queen) and the faster you write, the better you optimize your time. Which is why in today's quick "betweeniesode" we're sharing our best tips to pick up your writing pace.Join award-winning fantasy author Megan Haskell and USA Today bestselling mystery thriller author Greta Boris as we unveil tried-and-true strategies to stay focused on your word count and keep your story on a roll. Tip 1: Try writing in short bursts using the "Pomodoro" technique or writing sprints. Tip 2: Don't be afraid of a little healthy competition! Whether...
2023-11-1612 minThe Author Wheel PodcastBoosting Writing Productivity for NaNoWriMo: Avoid Falling Down the Research Rabbit HoleNaNoWriMo is all about getting words on the page. In today's quick "betweeniesode" we're talking about how to avoid the distractions of research and revisions.Join award-winning fantasy author Megan Haskell and USA Today bestselling mystery thriller author Greta Boris as we unveil tried-and-true strategies to stay focused on your word count and keep your story on a roll. Tip 1: Mark sections that need additional research detail and come back later.Tip 2: Use comments to note consistency issues or new ideas to be worked into earlier chapters rather than revising in the moment.
2023-11-0909 minThe Author Wheel PodcastPrepping for NaNoWriMo: Chapter PlanningEver felt overwhelmed at the thought of writing a 50,000-word novel in a month? We're here to help! In our second "betweeniesode," award-winning fantasy adventure author Megan Haskell and USA Today bestselling mystery thriller author Greta Boris, give you new tips to prep for the marathon of National Novel Writing Month, aka "NaNoWriMo."In this episode, we're going to help you set a foundation for your novel to streamline your writing process. How? By planning your chapters in advance and creating a story bible to house your research, world building, character...
2023-10-2608 min