Unscrambled Authors

Unscrambled Authors interviews authors and publishing professionals about today's writing business. With a focus on both the creative process as well as the marketing and publishing end, this show will entertain, inspire, and help you keep writing!

Unscrambled Authors Episode 37: Leteisha Newton on Kindle Worlds

Come join the discussion in the Unscrambled Authors Facebook Group. About the Show In today’s show I talk to author Leteisha Newton about her Brotherhood Protectors book, Protecting Hawk, as well as her other projects and what it’s like writing in multiple Kindle Worlds. Brotherhood Protectors Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BrotherhoodProtectors/ Brotherhood Protectors Page: https://ellejames.com/brotherhood-protectors-kindle-world/ About The Brotherhood […]

09-12
17:25

Unscrambled Authors Episode 36: Ilsa Bick on Kindle Worlds

Come join the discussion in the Unscrambled Authors Facebook Group. About the Show In today’s show I talk to multi-talented author Ilsa Bick on her two Brotherhood Protectors books, how she got started writing, and why she loves being a Kindle World author. Multiple books in the Brotherhood Protectors series release on September 7. Will […]

09-07
25:41

Unscrambled Authors Episode 35: Writing In A Kindle World

Come join the discussion in the Unscrambled Authors Facebook Group. About the Show In today’s show I talk about why I decided to write in a Kindle World, what writing in a Kindle World means, and how to work it in with your existing series. Multiple books in the Brotherhood Protectors series release on September […]

09-05
16:31

Unscrambled Authors Episode 34: How to work on multiple projects at once

Come join the discussion in the Unscrambled Authors Facebook Group. About the Show I build on last week’s show by talking about my tracking spreadsheet and how I write more than one project at once. I provide the best tips for getting deep into your character’s point of view, writing quickly, and moving onto the […]

08-29
18:55

Unscrambled Authors Episode 33: Can you do a short story a day?

About the Show In this show, I announce the Unscrambled Authors Facebook Group. Come join us! A challenge was issued in a group I’m a part of on Facebook to write a 5000 word short story a day for a week. Having just found some small amount of success with A Man’s Sword, I thought […]

08-23
20:18

Unscrambled Authors Episode 32: Beth Cato on Her New Release

About the show Beth is a repeat guest, having been on episode 9. I’m pleased to have her back today to talk about historical research and things she discovered while working on her new release, Call of Fire. We also discuss my favorite feature on her blog: Bready or Not. If you want to find […]

08-15
24:28

Unscrambled Authors Episode 31: Symbols and Themes with Monica Leonelle

About the Show in today’s show, I chat with author Monica Leonelle about weaving symbols and themes into your story. This isn’t the dry stuff you learned in English class. This is about adding meaning and layers to your work to keep readers coming back for more! About the Author Monica Leonelle has written over […]

08-08
25:09

Episode 30: Ruth Kaufman

About the Show In today’s show I chat with humorous women’s fiction author, Ruth Kaufman, about what exactly is women’s fiction, what it’s like to self-publish in the genre, and her latest books. About the Author Ruth Kaufman’s latest release is the humorous women’s fiction novel MY LIFE AS AN EXTRA, soon to be followed […]

08-01
20:45

Unscrambled Authors Episode 28: On Being CoAuthors with Kristen Delaney

About the Show In today’s show I chat with the duo who writes as Kristen Delaney about their series, working with a coauthor, and writing for the Amazon Shorts market. About Our Guests Kirsten Delaney was born in a small town in upstate New York in 1982. When she was 3 years old her father […]

07-18
24:34

Episode 26: Interview with Drew Avera on Indie Publishing and Freedom

About the Show On this week’s show, which airs on the fourth of July, I interview science fiction author Drew Avera on why he chose independent publishing, the joys of being indie pubbed, and his books. About the Guest Drew Avera is an active duty Navy veteran and bestselling author of The Alorian Wars. Growing […]

07-04
21:27

Unscrambled Authors Episode 23: Historical Fiction and Strong Heroines with Nicole Evelina

About the Show On today’s show I chat with author Nicole Evelina about writing historical fiction with strong, sometimes forgotten by history, female leads. We dive into Arthurian legends and discuss her series focusing on Guinevere and then talk about something a bit more relevant by discussing her latest book, which deals with the very […]

06-13
26:11

Episode 22: Interview with Elizabeth Harmon on Writing Series

About the Show On today’s show I chat with RITA Finalist author, Elizabeth Harmon, about her figure skating romances and all the aspects of writing a series. Join us as we share our love of figure skating and the ups and downs of writing multiple books set in the same world. About our Guest Elizabeth […]

06-06
22:48

Episode 21: Interview with Leslie Langtry on Writing What You Know

About our Show On this week’s episode I discuss writing what you know, whether that’s ukulele’s or girl scouts, as well as writing series and how you keep all that information straight. Join us for a fun interview. About our Guest Leslie Langtry is the author of the Merry Wrath Mysteries, Bombay’s Greatest Hits series, […]

05-30
22:56

Episode 20: Talking Formatting with Meredith Bond

About the Show Formatting can be the bane of self-publishing authors. For too many authors, they put the manuscript in word and use that word document for the vendors. That’s okay, but it’s not ideal if you want books as beautiful as they are well written. Today’s guest and I sit down and talk about […]

05-23
26:05

Unscrambled Authors Episode 19: Interview with Margery Walshaw

About the Show On today’s show I interview Margery Walshaw about her book, Full Color Life. We chat about creativity, how elusive it is, how to regain it, and ways writers can enhance their creativity to write more. About the Guest Margery Walshaw has served as an editor and publicist to novelists who are published […]

05-16
22:05

Unscrambled Authors Episode 18: Tracey Cramer Kelly

About the Show On this episode of Unscrambled Authors, I interview Tracey Cramer Kelly about her writing about wounded warriors, motorcycles, and all the very exciting things she’s done in her life. Show sponsor: Unscramblet Author Solutions About our Guest I still wake up many days astounded that I am a mother, business owner, and […]

05-12
26:50

Unscrambled Authors: Replay of Podcast to Profits Webinar

About the Show In this show I discuss the My Author Home Radio Network, of which this show is a part of and discuss what you need before you start a podcast, why you would want to start a podcasts, the benefits you’ll receive and how to get started quickly and easily. Along the way […]

05-02
39:12

Episode 16: An interview with Linda O’Connor

About the Show In this show I talk with Canadian author Linda O’Connor about her works, writing books set in small Canadian towns, and how it is writing for an American market. This is a fascinating show, especially for our international listeners, so I hope you tune in! About Our Guest Linda O’Connor started writing […]

04-25
25:21

Unscrambled Authors Episode 15: Patreon with Heidi Cullinan

About the Show In this show I interview fellow Iowan, Heidi Cullinan about her Patreon, building reader community, her work, and her interactive nonfiction project Your A Game. I first became aware of Heidi’s Patreon when a friend commended a blog post she’d written about it to someone else. I read the post and knew […]

04-18
29:56

Unscrambled Authors Episode 14: An Interview with Claire Gem

About the show On today’s show I talk to Claire about her book, The Road to Publication, which is on my Kindle to be reviewed, as well as publishing options, how confusing it can be for new authors, and her own path to publication. I hope you enjoy the show! About our guest Claire is […]

04-11
22:32

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