The Story Blender

This week, author Steve S. Saroff hops on to discuss his novel PAPER TARGETS. We chat in depth about his journey from being a teenage runaway who struggled with reading to becoming a successful tech entrepreneur, and how his dyslexia actually became his “superpower.” We also talk about poignancy and truth in storytelling, the poetry of fiction, and the power of stories to impact people’s lives and perspectives. Check it out!

Novelist and former TV reporter Elise Hart Kipniss shares how her journalism background helped equip her to tell stories and write novels. We discuss the differences between fiction and nonfiction, as well as between a report and a story. We also talk about how to create more irresistible characters and her upcoming release, PRICE OF SILENCE. Check it out!

Bestselling author and award-winning journalist Laurie Dove joins me this week to talk about following your characters, weaving the unexpected into your stories, and being honest in your storytelling. She also shares her two paramount rules of writing: write until you surpass your doubt, and continue until the story surprises you. Check it out!

This week, I sat down at the Storytelling Resource Place in Jonesborough, Tennessee, to chat with award-winning poet and storyteller Jack Smith. He shares his passion for writing poetry and telling tales, gives us a glimpse into his creative process, and reminds us how important it is to leave the nest. He also shares several of his moving and poignant poems.

Award-winning author Chris Mullen talks with me about everything from writing Westerns to teaching Kindergarten to encouraging creativity and risk-taking—and how to move past the obstacles that so many adults put in their own way. Chris is an award-winning teacher and the acclaimed author of Westerns for teens and adults.