About This Writing Thing

Historical women's fiction author Kim Taylor Blakemore joins Sayword on the show to talk about her most recent release, The Good Time Girls, starting her own imprint, what her writing process is like, especially since she is one of those rare authors who exist in the traditional and indie publishing realms, and her favorite writing advice. In addition to western historicals, Kim has three gothic historicals under her belt, The Companion (Lake Union, 2020), After Alice Fell (Lake Union, 2021), and The Deception (Lake Union, 2022), as well as the YA titles Bowery Girl and Cissy Funk. Outside of writing, Kim is an editor and workshop presenter. You can learn more about her and her work by visiting kimtaylorblakemore.com.   You can learn more about Sayword B. Eller by visiting saywordbeller.com.   A message from Sayword: Thank you so much for making About This Writing Thing one of the highlights of these past four years. Your support means the world to me. If you'd like to keep up with what I'm doing after ATWT, sign up for my quarterly newsletter on my website. 

Maggie Giles debut thrilled TWISTED will publish September 19, 2023 through Rising Action Publishing and Blackstone Publishing.  Learn more about Maggie by visiting maggiegiles.com or by finding her on Instagram (@maggiegiles_). Learn more about your host, Sayword B. Eller by visiting saywordbeller.com

Sheila Myers is the author of The Truth of Who You Are (Black Rose Writing 2022). She writes women's fiction and historical fiction, and she is a professor. You can learn more about Sheila and her work by visiting sheilamyers.com.   If you'd like to know more about your host Sayword B. Eller, or sign up for her quarterly newsletter, visit saywordbeller.com.

Gloria is the author of the award-winning 2022 indie release, California Sister. In our interview she speaks about her beginnings in the world of writing at the tender age of eighteen and how her writing has evolved from writing for magazines to writing novels. To learn more about Gloria Mattioni, visit gloriamattioni.com. To learn more about your host, Sayword B. Eller, visit saywordbeller.com  

Women's fiction author Jenn Bouchard is the author of First Course (Touch Point Press, 2021). Her day job for the past 23 years has been teaching social studies to eager high school studies. She is a member of Grub Street, Women's Fiction Writer's Association (WFWA), and The Eleventh Chapter. Her follow up novel, Palms on the Cape is upcoming.   You can learn more about Jenn and her work at jennbouchard.com You can also follow her on Instagram: @jennbouchardbos To learn more about your host visit saywordbeller.com You can also find Sayword on Instagram: @sayword_b_eller & Threads: @[email protected] (from your mobile phone).  

Emma Dhesi is an author, podcaster, and book coach located in Edinburgh, Scotland. In this interview she talks about her newest publication, Launch Pad: The Countdown to Writing Your Book (February 2023), her writing life, and her favorite writing advice. We also manage to talk a little bit about the beauty of Edinburgh.  To learn more about Emma visit: emmadhesi.com  To learn more about your host, Sayword B. Eller, visit: saywordbeller.com

Host Sayword B. Eller interviews women's fiction author Elizabeth Sumner Wafler about her upcoming release, A Cleft in the World, and her journey from school teacher to a multi-published author.  To learn more about Elizabeth visit her website: elizabethsumnerwafler.com. To learn more about her publisher, She Writes Press, visit their website: shewritespress.com. To learn more about your host, Sayword B. Eller, visit her website: saywordbeller.com

Host Sayword B. Eller interviews women's fiction author, Joanna Monahan whose debut, Something Better, will be released by Blue Ink Press on June 20, 2023.  You can find out more about Joanna by going to her website: joannamonahan.com. You can learn more about her publisher Blue Ink Press by going to their website: blueinkpress.com. You can learn more about your host, Sayword B. Eller, by visiting her website: saywordbeller.com.

Women's Fiction Day is June 8, 2023, so I thought I would invite two of my writing pals on to discuss the changing landscape of the genre, what it means to us, and what we see for the future of women's fiction.    Kerry Chaput is the award-winning author of the Defying the Crown series as well as the upcoming Chasing Eleanor. You can find more information about Kerry and her work at kerrywrites.com. Maggie Giles is the author of the women's fiction title The Things We Lost, and the upcoming suspense thriller Twisted. You can learn more about Maggie and her work at maggiegiles.com. To learn more about your host, Sayword B. Eller, and her work, visit saywordbeller.com. To learn more about the Women's Fiction Writers Association visit their website: womensfictionwriters.org If you enjoy this podcast episode, please consider giving it a thumbs up and sharing it with your friends.    As always, thank you for your support!  

Season 4 is coming back with more interviews in June 2023!