The Resilient Writers Radio Show

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Writing Historical Fiction That Keeps Readers Turning Pages, with Terry Kirk

2026-09-2427:19

Send us a text! We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show. Strong historical fiction does more than recreate the past. It pulls readers into another time, helps them understand what was at stake, and keeps them turning the pages. In this episode of The Resilient Writers Radio Show, I’m joined by lawyer, finance and fintech innovator, and historical fiction author Terry Kirk. Terry is the author of Pitfall and Plunder, two financial thrillers that bring major moments in history to life...

How Writers Can Use AI Responsibly, with Ana del Valle

2026-09-1726:37

Send us a text! We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show. AI is everywhere right now, but for writers, the conversation has become a lot more complicated. Can you use ChatGPT to brainstorm your novel? What about getting feedback on your plot? Can AI help you edit? And where is the line between using AI as a tool and letting it do so much of the work that your authorship, copyright, or even publishing opportunities could be affected? Those are exactly the questions I wanted to dig into in t...

How to Write Historical Fiction, with Lynn Austin

2026-09-1022:47

Send us a text! We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show. Some stories begin with an idea. Others begin with a single question that refuses to let go. In this episode of The Resilient Writers Radio Show, I had the pleasure of sitting down with bestselling historical novelist Lynn Austin, whose books have touched millions of readers around the world. We talked about her latest novel, The Lumber Baron’s Wife, and the fascinating journey behind creating a story that bridges two timeline...

How to Write a Series, with Kevin T. Johns

2026-09-0337:25

Send us a text! We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show. What if the best way to write a successful series is to stop thinking about the series and focus on writing one excellent book? In this episode of The Resilient Writers Radio Show, I’m joined by Canadian author and writing coach Kevin T. Johns for an honest, funny, and deeply practical conversation about finishing ambitious writing projects, writing a trilogy, and giving your current book everything you have. Kevin recently complete...

How to Find the Form that Suits You, with Eleanor Lerman

2026-08-2731:16

Send us a text! We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show. What happens when the themes that shaped your earliest writing continue to follow you across an entire creative life? In this episode of The Resilient Writers Radio Show, I’m joined by acclaimed poet and fiction writer Eleanor Lerman, author of King the Wonder Dog. Eleanor has spent more than five decades writing honestly about anger, loneliness, grief, love, rebellion, and survival. Her work has earned recognition including a...

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