Happy Writing

Today we welcome the amazing, oh-so-sweet, multi-talented author Autumn Lindsey to the show! This episode was recorded at the start of the pandemic, but while we record new episodes to fill our space, we're bringing the shows that got stuck during major challenges back to you! Autumn is the mother to over 100 plant babies, three children, quite the handywoman, an amazing hairdresser, and a great storyteller. She's an all around writing superhero. You can connect with Autumn here: Website - https://www.autumnlindsey.com/ Autumn's books on Amazon - https://www.autumnlindsey.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/autumnlindseyauthor Twitter - https://twitter.com/a_lindseybooks

We wish we could give this episode a fancy title but the truth is, we're just so excited to be back with authors on The Happy Writing Podcast! This episode was SO FUN and the discussion flowed SO GREAT that there really is no title for our chat with Ella Voss, author of Like A Fox to Swallow, other than The GRAND Return. We talk female representation, writing yourself, writing identity, enjoying your characters, struggles with writing, struggles with being an author...AND MORE. This episode is PACKED. I also talk about why my name changed. And why we've been gone for so long. Forgive me, loves. We are back to help you get happy with your writing! You can click on Ella's name above to go to her website, her book to go by a copy, or follow her on Instagram: @ellavoss_author Happy Writing is also back (we didn't really go anywhere, just focused on our events)- Happy Writing Socials: https://www.meetup.com/Happy-Writing https://twitter.com/happywritingco https://www.facebook.com/groups/happywriting https://www.instagram.com/happywritingco/ https://www.youtube.com/c/HappyWriting Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/9e2471f79e71/newsletter-subscription And as always, find me everywhere at @imahappywriter. My webpage will be up sometime. I'm not in a rush. <3

Editor, typesetter, and all around author support system Amie McCracken joins us today on the Happy Writing Podcast. How do you build good writing habits when writing isn't your favorite time filler? Are you all ideas but struggle with commitment? Learn how to get into a flow state, get some great recommendations, and learn how you can be a part of Amie's workshop: Write A Novel in Six Months. Connect with Amie: https://www.amiemccracken.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amiemccracken11 Twitter: https://twitter.com/amiemccracken Buy Amie's books: https://amzn.to/3aODcOb

This episode closes down the season. We'll be back with all new fresh episodes October 1. Publicity powerhouse and author legacy builder extraordinaire Laura Gale joins us for today and brings her years of expertise as a publisher at Hachette to the show. Connect with Laura online: https://lauraiswriting.com/ Buy A Copy of Laura's Book - How to Write This Book: https://amzn.to/31o16wu Join us online: https://facebook.com/groups/happywriting Write with us online or in Munich: https://meetup.com/happy-writing-munich

Award winning author Dori Ann Dupré joins us to talk about her novels Scout's Honor and Good Buddy, and the process for creating audiobooks. Ever wondered how you can take advantage of this growing platform and what challenges an indie author might have? We lay this down, both from an indie author and publisher perspective for you. Meet Dori: https://dorianndupre.com Grab your copy of Good Buddy: https://amzn.to/2YdTk6l

Hi Happy Writers! This week we are throwing it back to our influencer chats. Would you be interested in us reviving the members only part of our website with targeted monthly author chats and courses? Let us know at info@happywriting.co. Get to know Megg: megg.me Buy a copy of Megg's book: https://amzn.to/2XJvQpx

Author Ruth Badley joins our Memoir Mentors sub-group to discuss her memoir, Where Are the Grown-ups? Memoir Mentors is a weekly meetup for authors of creative nonfiction and memoir writers, led by our Director of Community Engagement, Christina Howell. You can join us every Thursday at 7 PM CET: https://meetup.com/happy-writing-munich Connect with Ruth: https://www.ruthbadley.com/ https://twitter.com/ruthbadleypr?lang=en Buy a copy of Where are the Grown-ups?

Today we talk with author G.G. Knoth about her book, Whisper Screaming in a Crowded Room, mental health for authors, and more. Buy G.G.'s book: https://amzn.to/2ZrjTGc Visit G.G. online Website: http://ggknoth.com/index.html Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ggknoth Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ggknoth

Today's author, C.F. Turner, joins us to talk about his new novel, representation in the industry, and connecting with your audience. You can purchase a copy of C.F. Turner's book, Lodeysia, by clicking here: https://amzn.to/2Ajdq6y Keep the conversation going on Twitter with Clay: https://twitter.com/authorcfturner Dionne's note: When editing this episode, I realized how I dominated the conversation. I want to send my sincere apologies to author C.F. Turner. I want to blame April pandemic anxiety, but that's not a good enough excuse. I hope to welcome C.F. Turner back in the future to chat more in-depth about his work.

Holly Rae Garcia joins us to talk about Imposter Syndrome and how we can smash this little annoying pest into the ground. Connect with Holly: Buy Holly's Book: https://amzn.to/2NjVQCj Website: https://www.hollyraegarcia.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/hollyraegarcia.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HollyRaeGarciaAuthor/ Today's episode is sponsored by Katie Pye and her Fairytale Fraud Series. You can grab a copy of the best selling Sibling Wars on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2V5WZBC Today's episode is also sponsored by debut author Kristian Joseph. His debut novel Sunlight is now available on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited: https://amzn.to/3hTwk4R And as always, keep the conversation rolling with us. We finally have all of our social media accounts back to @happywritingco and are excited to chat with you.

Author E.S. Barrison joins us to talk about anxiety and how we as authors can embrace every single part of our journey, despite what the world might say. Her debut novel, The Mist Keeper's Apprentice, has just launched after a thirteen year journey to publishing. You can pick up your copy by clicking on the link above. To keep the conversation going with E.S. Barrison, head to her website - https://www.esbarrison-author.com or chat with her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/esbarrison.

Today we sit down with author Forest Wells to talk about the battle we fight when finding our way as an author. From dysgraphia to published author, Forest shares his journey into publishing to encourage authors everywhere. Do you have a funny or uplifting story from your author journey? We're looking to share the good and funny news every Thursday, right here, on the Happy Writing podcast. email your story to dionne@happywriting.co. Ready to read Forest's book, Luna the Lone Wolf? Pick your copy up from Amazon: https://amzn.to/37eWH05* Dive into Forest's favorite author, Jane Lindskold: https://www.amazon.com/Jane-Lindskold/ You can find Forest and keep the conversation going here: https://twitter.com/forestwellsden And, as always, chat with Dionne: https://twitter.com/imahappywriter Today's episode was sponsored by C.J. Canady. You can purchase a copy of Omega Starlite here: https://amzn.to/2TFa18n* *We use affiliate links for Amazon book referrals. This helps us keep the podcast running!

Hey Happy Writers. Today we chat with author Syntell Smith about his novel he calls Game of Thrones meets the New York City Library. He also drops some tips for querying, how to be confident in your author journey, and more! Do you have a funny or uplifting story from your author journey? We're looking to share the good and funny news every Thursday, right here, on the Happy Writing podcast. email your story to dionne@happywriting.co. Ready to read Syntell's book, Call Numbers? Pick your copy up from Amazon: https://amzn.to/2TEp42g* Dive into Syntell's favorite book by Walter Mosely, Devil in a Blue Dress :https://amzn.to/3eidphj* You can find Syntell Smith to keep the conversation going here: https://twitter.com/syntellsmith And, as always, chat with Dionne: https://twitter.com/imahappywriter Today's episode was sponsored by C.J. Canady. You can purchase a copy of Omega Starlite here: https://amzn.to/2TFa18n* *We use affiliate links for Amazon book referrals. This helps us keep the podcast running!

Have you ever had a book idea and got to work, only to discover the words weren't working? Did years go by where you kept thinking about the story? Today's author, Lelita Baldock, talks us through the creation of her novel Widow's Lace. Get inspired, find the courage to keep going, and maybe revisit an old project! Keep the conversation going with Dionne: https://twitter.com/ImAHappyWriter Chat with Lelita: https://www.lelitabaldock.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lelitabaldockwrites/ https://twitter.com/BaldockLelita https://www.facebook.com/lelitabaldockwrites/ Buy Lelita's Novel, Widow's Lace: https://amzn.to/3dY6AkZ (Affiliate links may be used. We do not store data, save data, etc, but get a small portion of each sale to help keep the podcast running.)

Today we are joined by our first ever horror writer, Holly Campbell. We're going to dive into how horror, as a genre, has broken open boundaries and opened the door for other genres to talk about subjects such as mental illness. Ready to keep the conversation going? Join me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/imahappywriter Join us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/happywriting Talk more with Holly: https://twitter.com/unamusedsnorlax Buy Holly's book: https://amzn.to/3fFlMFp The books Holly Loves: Jurassic Park The Asylum for Wayward Victorian Girls Flowers in the Attic

In this Indie Author week blast, we bring you the magical Jamie Weaver. Have you ever wanted to write multiple characters but not felt comfortable with the task? Jamie joins us to talk about approach and how they can enrich your manuscript. Today's episode was sponsored by author Leslie Hauser and her debut novel, Chasing Eveline. You can pick up your copy here: https://amzn.to/2S8fmo2 Pick up your copy of Jamie's books here (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/2KDYyAY And connect with Jamie online: Twitter - https://twitter.com/JWeaverWrites Website - jweaverwrites.wixsite.com/jamieweaver Connect with Dionne: https://twitter.com/imahappywriter https://www.dionneabouelela.com Be a Happy Writer with our Facebook group: https://facebook.com/groups/happywriting Do you want to sponsor a future episode or start a Happy Writing meetup in your city? Reach out! dionne (at) happywriting (dot) co (not dot com).

We're keeping up our #IndieAuthor sweep, bringing you brand new authors to read. Today's guest, Ash Knight, talks about why it was important for her to incorporate autism into her first novel, how she made sure her m/m romance had proper representation, and why authors and readers shouldn't shy away from challenging themselves to read or write new characters. Today's episode was sponsored by author Leslie Hauser and her debut novel, Chasing Eveline. You can pick up your copy here: https://amzn.to/2S8fmo2 Pick up your copy of Ash's book here (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/2Kz7E25 And connect with Ash online: Twitter - https://twitter.com/ForgottenAstro2 QueerIndie - https://queerindie.com/ Connect with Dionne: https://twitter.com/imahappywriter https://www.dionneabouelela.com Be a Happy Writer with our Facebook group: https://facebook.com/groups/happywriting Do you want to sponsor a future episode or start a Happy Writing meetup in your city? Reach out! dionne (at) happywriting (dot) co (not dot com).

Authors, get ready to tap into your inner gifts. We're joined by the author of Super, Jon Coffey. We chat about alarming statistics in reading, why he wanted to empower young men and encourage them to read, and how we can all be Super. Today's episode was sponsored by author Leslie Hauser and her debut novel, Chasing Eveline. You can pick up your copy here: https://amzn.to/2S8fmo2 Pick up your copy of Jon's book here (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3aLadJf And connect with Jon online: Twitter - https://twitter.com/jon_coffey Website - https://joncoffeywriting.com/ Connect with Dionne: https://twitter.com/imahappywriter https://www.dionneabouelela.com Be a Happy Writer with our Facebook group: https://facebook.com/groups/happywriting Do you want to sponsor a future episode or start a Happy Writing meetup in your city? Reach out! dionne (at) happywriting (dot) co (not dot com).

Karen Hugg joins us to talk about how we can take the pieces of our life that we are passionate about and use them to strengthen the stories we create. Just like sowing seeds, your manuscript can grow! Keep the conversation going: Chat with Dionne - https://twitter.com/imahappywriter Pick up a copy of Karen's Novel The Forgetting Flower: https://amzn.to/2RYKE0t Visit Karen: https://karenhugg.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/karenhugg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KarenKHugg/ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/karenhugg/

The lovely and wonderful Nicole Bea joins us to talk about what it's like to be releasing FIVE books this year, her newest release, and how to embrace physical, emotional, and mental health in your work. Keep the conversation going with Dionne: https://twitter.com/imahappywriter or on Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/happywriting Connect with Nicole: https://nicolebea.com Buy a copy of Forever Summer: https://amzn.to/3asCZOk Nicole on Socials: https://twitter.com/nicolebeawrites https://www.facebook.com/nicolebeawrites https://www.instagram.com/nicolebeawrites/ **We do use affiliate links as the small percentage we get from the sales helps keeps our podcast running.