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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 Only2023-12-0628 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