In this episode of The Write Podcast, host Sarah sits down with bestselling author Catherine Bilson for an inspiring and insightful conversation.

Catherine opens up about her unique path from writing fan fiction to becoming a prolific author with titles published in multiple languages. She discusses the power of storytelling, the evolution of her writing career, and how she’s successfully navigated genres and pen names.

You’ll hear how Catherine uses both traditional and AI-powered translation tools to expand her global reach, along with her strategies for marketing books in diverse international markets—like Brazil.

She also shares the behind-the-scenes realities of self-publishing, co-writing a series, and managing multiple income streams from her writing. Plus, Catherine offers her perspective on the growing role of AI in audiobook narration and translation.

Whether you’re just starting out or already published, this episode is full of practical tips and motivation to help you build a sustainable, wide-reaching author career.

Tune in, get inspired, and keep writing—because your stories matter.