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Vikki J. Carter; SquishPen Productions
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Episode 19: Trish Heinrich; Fantasy, Super Hero, Pulp Fiction Author
Authors of the Pacific Northwest
07/30/18 • 38 min
Episode 19: Trish Heinrich; Fantasy, Super Hero, Pulp Fiction Author
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 38 minutes)
- :39 - Introduction to Trish Heinrich
- 2:16 - Trish shares what she wishes Readers to know about her
- 3:41 - Trish shares her titles and defines pulp fiction for Vikki
- 7:40 - Vikki & Trish discuss world building
- 8:49 - Trish shares about her journey of independent publishing
- 12:40 - Vikki & Trish talk about balancing writing and home life
- 15:07 - Trish & Vikki discuss marketing & working with an artist for cover designs
- 20:40 - Vikki & Trish talk about social media marketing and Facebook ads
- 20:20 - Trish reads from Serpents Sacrifice
Connect with Trish Heinrich:
Trish’s website: http://trishheinrich.com
Links And Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
Joanna Penn - The Creative Penn website & Podcast:
https://www.thecreativepenn.com
Podcast Music Credits:
Artist: Kevin MacLead
Title: Backbay Lounge
Album: Teh Jazzes, 2017
Website: https://incompetech.com/music/
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Episode 18: Jon Gosch: Contemporary, Historical, Mystery Author
Authors of the Pacific Northwest
07/23/18 • 41 min
Episode 18: Jon Gosch: Contemporary, Historical, Mystery Author
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 40 minutes)
- :39 - Introduction to Jon Gosh
- 1:58 - Vikki & Jon shares about their connections
- 2:14- Jon shares about his calling as a writer & the power of writing
- 5:10- Vikki & Jon talk about reading their own work to others as an author
- 6:02- Jon shares his titles and the history of his new publishing company; Latah Books
- 9:30 - Jon shares his experiences with the journey of publishing from self-publishing to finding his own publishing company
- 14:10 - Vikki asks Jon questions about the publishing company
- 16:56 - Vikki & Jon talk about regional publishing
- 18:00 - Jon shares his best marketing tips
- 24:10 - Jon talks about support groups & finding a great editor
- 27:00 - Jon & Vikki talk about John’s writing process as an editor
- 29:50 - Jon shares a glimpse about his next writing project as Vikki and his talk about researching
- 30:39 - Jon shares the inspiration that keeps him writing
- 32:02 - Jon reads from Deep, Fire, Rise
Connect with Jon Gosch:
Jon’s website: www.jongosch.com
Podcast Music Credits:
Artist: Kevin MacLead
Title: Backbay Lounge
Album: Teh Jazzes, 2017
Website: https://incompetech.com/music/
Thanks For Listening
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Episode 14: Lynn Brunelle, 4-Time Award Winning Science Author
Authors of the Pacific Northwest
06/25/18 • 45 min
Episode 14: Lynn Brunelle, 4-Time Award Winning Science Author
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 42 minutes)
- :37 - Introduction to Lynn Brunelle
- 1:30 - Lynn shares her early years writing for the Bill Nye the Science Guy; TV Show
- 2:53 - Lynn & Vikki talk about their educational backgrounds
- 4:20 - Lynn shares the moment she realized she was and author & her first years in publishing
- 6:33 - Lynn gives tips for branding as an author
- 11:45 - Lynn shares her tips for staying motivated
- 12:43- Lynn talks about one book title, Moma Gone Geek
- 15:00 -Vikki & Lynn discuss their children & them growing up with science & the arts
- 16:15 -Lynn shares about her speaking engagement with the UN Women conference
- 19:45 - Lynn talks about her traditional publishing experiences
- 20:55- Vikki & Lynn discuss collaboration and ownership in publishing
- 24:12- Lynn & Vikki talk about social media and tips for managing the social world
- 27:34 - Lynn talks about her current work; Turn this Book into a Beehive; mason bees; and all things bee
- 38:00 - Vikki and Lynn talk about obsessions with trees, bees, and stewardship
- 42:15 - Lynn shares what’s in her future
Connect with Lynn Brunelle:
Lynn’s website:https://lynnbrunelle.com
Podcast Music Credits:
Artist: Kevin MacLead
Title: Backbay Lounge
Album: Teh Jazzes, 2017
Website: https://incompetech.com/music/
Thanks For Listening
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Episode 101: D. M. Shepard; Guest Appearance with Alaskan Horror Author
Authors of the Pacific Northwest
02/15/21 • 46 min
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 49 minutes)
- 2:15: Introduction to D.M. Shepard
- 5:40 : D. M. shares about her adventures in Alaska
- 9:01 : D. M. talks about her writing journey
- 17:58 : D. M. shares her inspiration
- 22:28 : D. M. talks about what she is currently reading
- 27:15 : D. M shares advice for aspiring authors
- 31:16 : D. M. Reads from The Dark Land
Connect with D. M. Shepard:
D.M. Shepard’s Website: http://dmshepard.com
D. M. Shepard on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dmshepard13
D. M. Shepard on Twitter: dmshepard13
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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I help authors who struggle with researching and want to improve their skills with certainty!
I’m Vikki J. Carter, A.K.A. The Author’s Librarian.
I assist authors and anyone ready to develop their research skills to gain confidence and authority in their work. Are you ready for this power?
I’m dedicated to illuminating your path to growth and greatness, like any good librarian should.
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Episode 13: Susan Wiggs, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author
Authors of the Pacific Northwest
06/18/18 • 29 min
Episode 13: Susan Wiggs, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 29 minutes)
- :38 - Introduction to Susan Wiggs
- 2:10 - Susan shares a bit about her international travels
- 3:20 - Susan talks about international publishing
- 4:15 - Susan discusses her titles and the genre she writes
- 5:55- Susan walks listeners through her 35 years of publishing
- 7:35 - Susan talks about the earlier years and finding an agent & her first publishing experience
- 9:39- Susan shares her advice regarding finding an agent
- 13:57 -Vikki & Susan discuss Susan’s marketing “machine”
- 15:05 -Susan shares about her support groups & associations over the years
- 18:35 Susan talks about her inspiration
- 20:59 Vikki & Susan discuss work ethics for success
- 24:15 Susan reveals new about a movie and TV series based on several of her works
Connect with Susan Wiggs:
Susan’s website: http://www.susanwiggs.com
Podcast Music Credits:
Artist: Kevin MacLead
Title: Backbay Lounge
Album: Teh Jazzes, 2017
Website: https://incompetech.com/music/
Thanks For Listening
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Episode 92: Sean Crow - Fantasy, Cyberpunk, & Sci- Fi Author
Authors of the Pacific Northwest
08/24/20 • 52 min
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 49 minutes)
- :33 - Introduction to Sean Crow
- 1:35 - Sean & Vikki talk about their teaching backgrounds
- 5:15 - Sean talks about what he is reading
- 7:32 - Sean shares about his writing & reading journey
- 11:02 - Vikki shares with Sean about her inspiration
- 11:52 - Sean talks about the three genres he writes
- 14:44 - Sean discusses his publishing journey
- 20:09 - Sean talks about social media & support found on Facebook
- 26:25 - Sean shares his titles & talks about how he found the artist for his books
- 32:42- Sean reads from Godless Lands
- 48:10 - Vikki & Sean close out the podcast with the timing of his book & Sean shares advice for authors
Please note, this podcast was recorded during the COVID outbreak . Please visit Sean’s website for updates on events.
Connect with Sean Crow:
Sean’s Website: www.lordofcrows.com
Sean on Instagram: @lordofcrowsauthor
Sean on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sean.crow.180
Sean on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16255200.Sean_Crow
Resources Mentioned on the Podcast:
Anthony Ryan’s Website: https://anthonyryan.net
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Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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Episode 79: Tahseen Paulson author of The Princesses of Aikman Road and Impoverished Splendor
Authors of the Pacific Northwest
01/20/20 • 42 min
Episode 79: Tahseen Paulson author of The Princesses of Aikman Road and Impoverished Splendor
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
(Podcast run time 42.6 min.)
- :35 - Introduction to Tahseen
- 1:30 -Tahseen shares a story about Vikki & her mutual author friend, Mike Salt
- 4:49 - Tahseen & Vikki talk about connections
- 5:25 - Tahseen shares what she is reading
- 7:46-Tahseen talks about her background
- 9:10- Tahseen shares about her book
- 11:25 - Tahseen talks about the writing journey with her sister
- 13:44 - Tahseen shares about she worked with her sister as a co-author
- 15:12 -Tahseen talks about the publishing journey
- 21:13 - Tahseen shares her inspiration
- 24:02 Tahseen reads from The Princesses of Aikman Road and Impoverished Splendor
- 39:00 - Tahseen shares encouragement to other writers
Connect with Tahseen Paulson:
Tahseen’s website: https://tahseenpaulson.wixsite.com/website
Podcast Music Credits:
Title: Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Thanks For Listening
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How many episodes does Authors of the Pacific Northwest have?
Authors of the Pacific Northwest currently has 120 episodes available.
What topics does Authors of the Pacific Northwest cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts, Books and Arts.
What is the most popular episode on Authors of the Pacific Northwest?
The episode title 'Episode 71: Guest Author Lucas Dines: Historical Fiction; Cultural Fiction; Macedonia' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Authors of the Pacific Northwest?
The average episode length on Authors of the Pacific Northwest is 45 minutes.
How often are episodes of Authors of the Pacific Northwest released?
Episodes of Authors of the Pacific Northwest are typically released every 7 days, 5 hours.
When was the first episode of Authors of the Pacific Northwest?
The first episode of Authors of the Pacific Northwest was released on Mar 23, 2018.
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