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  • Write a magical realism book about the Fae in the Irish Countryside with Nathan Shuherk @schizophrenicreads
    Nov 10 2025

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    Welcome to the season 1 finale!

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    After a night out at the bars, our main character finds the trains have ended for the night and he must brave the four mile walk through the forest in the dead of night to reach home…but he is not alone in the forest…

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    00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest

    01:00 Nathan's Terrifying Drunken Experience in Ireland

    04:37 Brainstorming the Fictional Story

    09:08 Exploring the Fae and Magical Realism

    13:51 The Character's Hallucinations and Internal Struggles

    18:08 Setting the Scene

    19:08 Exploring the Fae's Influence

    21:28 Challenges and Games with the Fae

    25:30 Psychological Tension and Character Dynamics

    28:41 The Epiphany and Resolution

    36:34 Character Development

    40:44 Book Recommendations (fiction and non-fiction!)


    Support the podcast and get books from the episode!

    Full list: https://bookshop.org/lists/ep-33-with-nathan-shuherk-schizophrenicreads


    They Can't Kill Us Until They Kill Us by Hanif Abdurraqib: https://bookshop.org/a/112791/9781953387448


    When We Cease to Understand the World by Benjamin Labatut: https://bookshop.org/a/112791/9781681375663


    A Physical Education: How I Escaped Diet Culture and Gained the Power of Lifting by Casey Johnston https://bookshop.org/a/112791/9781538773253


    Forager: Field Notes for Surviving a Family Cult: A Memoir by Michelle Dowd https://bookshop.org/a/112791/9781643755779


    A Fever in the Heartland by Timothy Egan https://bookshop.org/a/112791/9780735225282


    The Worst Hard Time: The Untold Story of Those Who Survived the Great American Dust Bowl by Timothy Egan https://bookshop.org/a/112791/9780618773473


    I Survived the Dust Bowl, 1935 by Lauren Tarshis https://bookshop.org/a/112791/9781338891829




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    54 min
  • Write a Witchy Book Where We Break a Hex our Grandma Put on our Skeptical Ex with Author Maya Ameyaw
    Nov 4 2025

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    Join Young Adult author Maya Ameyaw as we take a reddit post and write a witchy Christmas Carol quest where you heal your inner child and find little bits of magic in everyday.


    Get your copy of Maya’s books now!


    When it all Syncs Up - https://bookshop.org/a/112791/9781773217826


    Under All the Lights - https://bookshop.org/a/112791/9781773218632


    00:00 Introduction to Maya Ameyaw and Inkwell Writing Workshops

    01:24 Exploring YA Novels: Themes and Characters

    02:23 Reimagining Real Stories: The Reddit Story

    05:34 Character Development: The Skeptic and the Witch

    08:55 The Quest: Collecting Magical Items

    12:34 Dealing with Past Trauma and Relationships

    20:41 Rekindling Magic in Everyday Life

    21:06 Breaking the Hex

    24:13 Memories and Healing

    27:21 The Challenges of Writing and Inspiration

    31:15 Advice for Aspiring Writers and Favorite Reads



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    36 min
  • Write a College Thruple book but One of the Members is a ghost with Author Akwaeke Emezi
    Oct 27 2025

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    Join us in interviewing Akwaeke Emezi about their new book, writing experience in writing YA, Adult fiction, and for TV.



    Their newest book Son of the Morning comes out November 4th and can be pre-ordered now: https://bookshop.org/a/112791/9780063323186


    Check out all the books from this week’s episode here: https://bookshop.org/lists/from-ep-31-with-akwaeke-emezi


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    47 min
  • Get Revenge on Your Commitment-phobic Ex by Dating His Brother with Author Ava Rani
    Oct 20 2025

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    When your ex is taking their new fiance to a mutual friend’s wedding, the only right answer is to bring his brother he’s always been jealous of as your date!

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    Come talk 2000s TV shows, writing advice, and more with Ava Rani


    Get your copy of Ava’s newest book Poisoned Ivy, out now! https://bookshop.org/a/112791/9798999489517


    See all books from this episode here: https://bookshop.org/lists/from-ep-30-with-ava-rani


    00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest: Ava Rani

    00:26 Exploring 'Poisoned Ivy' - A New Release

    06:24 Character Dynamics and Plot Development

    11:16 Creative Writing Process and Story Premise

    17:01 Character Relationships and Wedding Setup

    20:54 The Fake Relationship Begins

    25:11 Unraveling Tensions and Conflicts

    30:50 The Wedding Reception Showdown

    35:59 Resolution and New Beginnings

    37:46 The Chaos of Bad Bunny Performances

    38:05 Messy Romance and TV Adaptations

    39:08 The Chaotic Life of Malina in Poison Ivy

    40:42 Book Recommendations and Recent Reads

    42:31 Indie vs. Traditional Publishing

    47:10 Writing Inspirations and Advice for Aspiring Authors



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    51 min
  • Write a children's book about Mothman's son and his little sister's detective agency with @novelniah
    Oct 13 2025

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    Dani was just a normal kid until tragedy struck and she had to go live with her older half brother–who isn’t what he seems. When Dani and her brother are in danger of losing their home, they take on the biggest mystery they’ve ever faced for an even bigger pay-out.

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    Join me with Niah of @novelniah as we talk writing, fandoms, paranormal investigation, and more.


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    Video episodes are available on YouTube and Audio is streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts


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    46 min
  • Write a messy college romance about two advice columnists at the school paper with indie author Chelsea Curto
    Oct 6 2025

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    Join us this week with romance author Chelsea Cutro of Face Off and the DC Stars as she perpares for the release of her first dark romance In the Dark coming out October 15th.


    In this episode Chelsea shares advice for writers, athlete struggles, and more!


    https://linktr.ee/authorchelseacurto


    00:00 Introduction to Chaos and Creativity
    05:06 Face Off and Its Impact
    10:01 Chelsea's Dark Romance Debut
    15:21 Crafting a Story: The Two-Timing Dilemma
    20:18 Character Dynamics: Friendship and Betrayal
    25:35 Growth and Redemption in Relationships
    28:00 Closure Conversations and Grand Gestures
    31:25 Character Development and Future Storylines
    34:45 Indie vs. Traditional Publishing Challenges
    38:08 Balancing Writing with a Full-Time Job
    44:28 Advice for Aspiring Writers


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    49 min
  • Write a Paranormal College Film-Bro Redemption with a Sapphic Romance SubPlot With Debut Author Cait Jacobs
    Sep 29 2025

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    When Doreen and Sam become roommates their freshman year of college, they don't expect a nefarious ghost to add to the tension of sharing their space. In order to remove the third roommate, Doreen and Sam must work together to fulfill his unfinished business. As they get closer to completing these tasks, they find themselves getting closer to eachother as well.

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    Cait's new book The Princess Knight comes out Oct. 14th with Harper Voyager and is available for pre-order now! https://bookshop.org/a/112791/9780063321151

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    00:00 Introduction to Book Talk and Cait Jacobs
    02:58 The Journey to Becoming a Debut Author
    05:40 Exploring Paranormal Experiences
    08:09 Creating a College Ghost Story
    10:55 Developing Characters and Plot
    13:18 The Ghost's Unfinished Business
    25:43 Building Community Through Art
    28:43 Character Development and Romantic Subplots
    34:04 Advice for Aspiring Authors and Book Recommendations
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    43 min
  • Write a Workplace Revenge Romance and Forgive Your Inner Child with Best-Selling Author Diana Quincy
    Sep 22 2025

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    This week I had the honor of interviewing best-selling author and award-winning television journalist Diana Quincy about her new book "The Earl That Got Away" which is a second chance historical romance coming to shelves September 30th.

    Pre-Order your copy now! https://bookshop.org/a/112791/9780063247567

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    Today, we took Diana's story of being bullied on the school bus and we wrote a childhood bully to coworkers to lovers story full of twists and turns!

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    You can follow the podcast @ifitwasabook in IG & TikTok

    You can follow our guest on IG and Threads @diana_quincy_diana_awad

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    Video episodes are also available on YouTube

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    41 min