Historical women's fiction author Kim Taylor Blakemore joins Sayword on the show to talk about her most recent release, The Good Time Girls, starting her own imprint, what her writing process is like, especially since she is one of those rare authors who exist in the traditional and indie publishing realms, and her favorite writing advice. In addition to western historicals, Kim has three gothic historicals under her belt, The Companion (Lake Union, 2020), After Alice Fell (Lake Union, 2021), and The Deception (Lake Union, 2022), as well as the YA titles Bowery Girl and Cissy Funk. Outside of writing, Kim is an editor and workshop presenter. You can learn more about her and her work by visiting kimtaylorblakemore.com.   You can learn more about Sayword B. Eller by visiting saywordbeller.com.   A message from Sayword: Thank you so much for making About This Writing Thing one of the highlights of these past four years. Your support means the world to me. If you'd like to keep up with what I'm doing after ATWT, sign up for my quarterly newsletter on my website. 

Maggie Giles debut thrilled TWISTED will publish September 19, 2023 through Rising Action Publishing and Blackstone Publishing.  Learn more about Maggie by visiting maggiegiles.com or by finding her on Instagram (@maggiegiles_). Learn more about your host, Sayword B. Eller by visiting saywordbeller.com

Sheila Myers is the author of The Truth of Who You Are (Black Rose Writing 2022). She writes women's fiction and historical fiction, and she is a professor. You can learn more about Sheila and her work by visiting sheilamyers.com.   If you'd like to know more about your host Sayword B. Eller, or sign up for her quarterly newsletter, visit saywordbeller.com.

Gloria is the author of the award-winning 2022 indie release, California Sister. In our interview she speaks about her beginnings in the world of writing at the tender age of eighteen and how her writing has evolved from writing for magazines to writing novels. To learn more about Gloria Mattioni, visit gloriamattioni.com. To learn more about your host, Sayword B. Eller, visit saywordbeller.com  

Sayword B. Eller interviews women’s fiction author Jenn Bouchard.

Emma Dhesi is an author, podcaster, and book coach located in Edinburgh, Scotland. In this interview she talks about her newest publication, Launch Pad: The Countdown to Writing Your Book (February 2023), her writing life, and her favorite writing advice. We also manage to talk a little bit about the beauty of Edinburgh.  To learn more about Emma visit: emmadhesi.com  To learn more about your host, Sayword B. Eller, visit: saywordbeller.com

Host Sayword B. Eller interviews women's fiction author Elizabeth Sumner Wafler about her upcoming release, A Cleft in the World, and her journey from school teacher to a multi-published author.  To learn more about Elizabeth visit her website: elizabethsumnerwafler.com. To learn more about her publisher, She Writes Press, visit their website: shewritespress.com. To learn more about your host, Sayword B. Eller, visit her website: saywordbeller.com

Host Sayword B. Eller interviews women's fiction author, Joanna Monahan whose debut, Something Better, will be released by Blue Ink Press on June 20, 2023.  You can find out more about Joanna by going to her website: joannamonahan.com. You can learn more about her publisher Blue Ink Press by going to their website: blueinkpress.com. You can learn more about your host, Sayword B. Eller, by visiting her website: saywordbeller.com.

Sayword B. Eller discusses the changing landscape of the women’s fiction genre with authors Kerry Chaput and Maggie Giles.

Season 4 returns with author interviews in June 2023!

Host Sayword B. Eller interviews spicy indie romance author Leela Lou Dahlin.

Sayword B. Eller interviews Indie Rom Com author Jere Anthony

Sayword B. Eller interviews indie author Colleen Young.

This week I'm speaking with Contemporary Women's Fiction author Rosey Lee. We talk a little about her debut (coming spring 2024) and a little about her life as a physician, but mostly we talk about her writing journey and what she thinks is the most valuable advice for authors. I hope you enjoy listening to this interview as much as I enjoyed recording it! To learn more about Rosey Lee: roseyleebooks.com Rosey Lee's Instagram Rosey Lee's Facebook To learn more about Sayword B. Eller saywordbeller.com Sayword's Instagram   Sign up for About This Writing Thing's Newsletter (coming February 2023) by clicking HERE and filling out the box at the top of the page.  For submission guidelines for ATWT newsletter, click HERE.   Next time on About This Writing Thing, I'll be speaking with indie romance author Colleen Young. 

Sayword B. Eller interviews paranormal and urban romance author Rosie Wylor-Owen.

Sayword B. Eller speaks to mystery author Lynn Chandler Willis about her upcoming series, her writing career, and the ups and downs of being a writer.

Sayword B. Eller interviews indie romance author Megan Musgrove.

TW: mention of substance abuse

Sayword interviews contemporary fiction author Jen Craven about her Debut, Best Years of Your Life, her process, and her writing life.

Sayword interviews award winning historical fiction author Kerry Chaput.