Épisodes

  • Season Two Finale
    Jun 9 2025

    After 98 episodes of writing tips, quirky fun, and creative deep dives, we’re taking a well-earned hiatus. In this finale, we reflect on what we’ve learned, how we’ve grown, and what the podcast has meant to us.

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    23 min
  • Spotlight on Candace J. Thomas
    Jun 2 2025

    This episode is dedicated to our co-host and fantasy author Candace J. Thomas. Jodi really probes deep into the quirky persona Candace has developed over the years. This episode gets into her fantasy roots, charisma and what the future holds. And... it's fun to hear Candace sweat a bit, right?

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    44 min
  • 20 Questions with Jodi L. Milner
    May 25 2025

    In this fun and honest episode, we explore the real ups and downs of being a writer as we dive into Jodi's creative experience. From abandoned stories and marketing mistakes to favorite characters and writing routines, it's a look behind the scenes of indie author life. Perfect for writers, readers, and anyone who loves storytelling.

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    30 min
  • Mind-blowing Fantasy Doorstops
    May 19 2025

    These fantasy books look intimidating at first because of the length, but every page is worth it. Welcome to our last Books On the Fives episode for this season and we are tackling our own genre but with a twist. These have to be books that the length looks like we would never be about to finish it, and yet, we did!

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    26 min
  • Creating your very own Writing Retreat at home
    May 12 2025

    Create a personalized writing retreat without leaving home! In this episode, we share tips to help you focus, relax, and reconnect with your creativity—no bunk beds or spiders required.

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    28 min
  • Writing the Fae Folk
    May 5 2025

    Brownies, pixies, and sprites... aren't they all the same? Very good question... my answer, not exactly. Mother Nature certainly would call them different, but in this episode, we are diving into some of the differences and delicacies of writing fae in your fantasy. This episode is super magical.

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    26 min
  • Connecting with Your Local Bookstore as an Author
    Apr 28 2025

    To celebrate Independent Bookstore Day, this episode is all about ways you, as an author, can interact with your favorite local bookstore. We share 6 smart, approachable ways authors can collaborate with local shops to boost visibility, sell books, and support their community.

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    27 min
  • The Dead Poets Society - National Poetry Month
    Apr 21 2025

    We are ankle-deep into National Poetry month. For this epsiode we are talking the great dead poets of our time and how their words have gently guided our culture through some of the roughest times. Is this another time for the great poetry? Maybe... but maybe we can learn about from these poets and glean insight into our own future from their wisdom.

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    29 min