Authors Of The Pacific Northwest

In this encore episode two, I visit with author G. G. Kellner about her amazing story that reaches into the hope for a better future. This episode concludes the production of The Author’s of the Pacific Northwest podcast, for now. I sincerely hope you found joy in listening to the episodes. ~ Vikki J. Carter, The Author’s Librarian, and producer of The Author’s of the Pacific Northwest.   This episode is sponsored by Publisher Rocket.   In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time  33 minutes)   •1:16: Introduction to Gigi •7:04: Gigi shares about her book Hope, a History of the Future •10:11:  Gigi talks about her writing journey •13:42: Gigi shares about her publishing journey & her writing process •26:43:  Gigi reads from Hope, a History of the Future •31:31:  Gigi and Vikki close out the podcast with information about a live event this month that Gigi will be participating in.   Meet the Author:  https://hopeahistoryofthefuture.com   Featured Book: https://books2read.com/u/47Y12a  

As I wrap up the production of the podcast, there are two episodes that I did not want to miss getting out to listeners. In this encore episode one, I visit with author Andrew about his inspiring journey to authorship and his recovery to health after a life-changing medical event.    This episode is sponsored by Mark Dawson’s Self-Publishing Formula 101.   In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time  36 minutes)   •1:53: Introduction to Andrew •3:08: Andrew shares about his writing journey •11:29: Andrew talks about his publishing journey •16:03: Andrew shares about writing through his recovery from an aneurysm •27:59:  Andrew reads from “Prolific: The Obituary of Jack O’Brien” •36:37: Andrew closes the podcast with advice for authors     Meet the Author:  https://andrew-davie.com    

This podcast is sponsored by Squarespace.   In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 28 minutes) •2:08: Introduction to Adam Copeland•5:26: Adam introduces his newest book •7:56:  Adam recaps the genre he writes •12:28: Adam shares his audiobook experience •15:38: Adam reads from Midnight in Silerton •26:13: Adam closes out the podcast with advice    Adam’s first episode on the podcast: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-brbd5-917a1b Featured Book: https://books2read.com/b/4ELzOO     Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Echoes-of-Avalon-196323337100482/ Goodreads:https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/129314.Adam_Copeland Amazon Author Profile:https://www.amazon.com/Adam-Copeland/e/B002XIFMZ0/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1520916984&sr=8-1       Podcast Music Credits: Sweet Relief - Zachariah Hickman. Free licensing offered by Youtube.

This podcast is sponsored by Mark Dawson’s Self Publishing Formula 101.   Episode 117: Dede Montgomery; memoir and short stories author   In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time minutes) •1:59: Introduction to Dede. •4:27: Vikki discussed the end of the podcast with Dede. •5:23:  Dede talks about her publishing journey. •8:26: Dede shares her writing journey. •19:23: Dede talks about her research process.  •37:07: Dede reads from Humanity’s Grace. •40:14: Dede closes the podcast with events she will be at this fall.    Featured Book: https://books2read.com/u/4DP8J7   Dede’s website: https://dedemontgomery.com   Podcast Music Credits: Sweet Relief - Zachariah Hickman. Free licensing is offered by Youtube.

This podcast is sponsored by Publisher Rocket. In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 48: 10 minutes) •1:20: Introduction to Jan. •4:03: Jan shares her writing journey. •8:34: Jan talks about her publishing journey.    •20:31: Jan shares about her future work. •28:09: Jan talks about her Sylvia Avery Mystery Series. •37:07: Jan talks about her new project, Is There Room in the Backyard for One More Dead Body? •36:42: Jan reads from the third book in her Sylvia Avery Mystery Series; Crab Bait.  45:51: Vikki and Jan close the podcast with how readers can find Jan to purchase books.   Podcast Music Credits: Sweet Relief - Zachariah Hickman. Free licensing is offered by Youtube.

This podcast is sponsored by Mark Dawson’s Self Publishing Formula 101.   Episode 115: Special Guest, Wolf O’Rourc; YA Thiller  In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time  1: 19 minutes) •1:58: Introduction to Wolf & how Vikki met Wolf.•6:02: Wolf introduces his book Cyberspiracy. •10:17: Wolf and Vikki discuss role models in science for young girls.   •21:31: Wolf discusses Cyberspiracy further. •23:18: Wolf shares about his self-publishing journey. •37:07: Wolf reads from Cyberspiracy.  •53:15: Wolf closes the podcast by sharing his other works.   Podcast Music Credits: Sweet Relief - Zachariah Hickman. Free licensing is offered by Youtube.

Episode 114: Linda Eddleston: A memoir of four young girls living in the Oregon suburbs of the 1950s. In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 35 minutes) •1:43: Introduction to Linda. •3:31: Linda discusses her writing history. •5:41: Linda shares about her published book My Three Friends.  •14:42: Linda talks about her publishing journey.  •17:56: Vikki talks about her work in progress.  •20:15: Linda and Vikki talk about writer’s groups.   •22:60: Linda reads from My Three Friends.    •29:29: Linda and Vikki close out the podcast remembering the history of Portland, Oregon.      Featured Book:   https://www.amazon.com/My-Three-Friends-Linda-Eddleston/dp/0989143023     Podcast Music Credits: Sweet Relief - Zachariah Hickman. Free licensing is offered by Youtube.

Episode 113: Patricia Rae: Fantasy Author and Authorpreneur  In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 45 minutes) 1:27: Introduction to Patricia Rae (aka Patti.) 2:20: Vikki and Patti talk about grandchildren. 4:50: Patti shares about her book series, Mark of the Faerie. 9:04: Patti talks about creating an author’s business plans. 16:56: Patti shares the series background. 21:43: Vikki and Patti discuss how to research fantasy writing. 27:18:  Patti reads from book three in the series. 38:12: Patti closes the podcast with encouraging words for other authors.   Meet the Author:  https://www.markofthefaerie.com     How to Prepare for Tax Season as an Author by Patti Rea: https://www.squishpen.com/vikkijcarterblog/2021/2/10/how-to-prepare-for-tax-season-as-an-author     Podcast Music Credits: Sweet Relief - Zachariah Hickman. Free licensing is offered by Youtube.

In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 35 minutes) 1:15: Introduction to Stefanie. 2:22: Stefanie shares her inspiration for her writing children’s books. 5:06: Stefanie gives the background for each of her four books. 9:07: Stefanie shares details about the illustrations of each book. 13:37: Stefanie talks about her publishing journey. 20:25: Vikki & Stefanie talk in detail about the messaging of the books.  32:33:  Stefanie closes the podcast by sharing how she gives back to the community from her book sales. Meet the Author:  https://www.stefaniebooks.com   Resources mentioned in the podcast:  Vikki mentions this resource for traveling some of the national parks in the USA:  https://wereintherockies.com   Podcast Music Credits: Sweet Relief - Zachariah Hickman. Free licensing is offered by Youtube.

Episode 111: Belle Mitchell: Co-Founder of Joloabokaflod PDX & Author   In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 49:31 minutes) 1:39: Introduction to Elle and how Vikki and Elle met.  4:21: Elle talks about her writing journey and the genres she writes.  6:24:  Elle shares her exciting background. 12:32: Elle advises writers & writer’s groups.  17:56: Elle and Vikki talk about hiring out for her self-publishing work. 27:04: Vikki and Elle talk about book marketing. 19:24: Elle and Vikki talk about the gift of sharing with others.  30:54: Elle shares her titles and reads from Our Tragedy.   44:57: Elle takes the podcast out with inspirational advice for authors.  Meet the Author:  https://emitchellwrites.com   Featured Book: https://books2read.com/u/braNEY JolabokaflodPDX: https://jolabokaflodpdx.com   Podcast Music Credits: Sweet Relief - Zachariah Hickman. Free licensing is offered by Youtube.

(Podcast run time 46 minutes)   1:47: Introduction to Tavi Black 3:58: Vikki & Tavi talk about their common backgrounds in the music industry 6:44: Tavi shares about her novel Where Are We Tomorrow? 12:35 : Tavi talks about the writing process for her novel 13:44 :  Tavi shares her publishing journey 16:17: Tavi and Vikki talk about marketing books 19:24: Vikki talks about the benefits of a podcast  22:44: Tavi shares about the benefits of writer support groups 24:33: Vikki and Tavi the merits of having a MFA degree for writers 30:40: Tavi and Vikki talk about Editors 34:30: Vikki and Tavi discuss researching for books 39:07: Tavi reads from Where Are We Tomorrow? 43:46: Tavi gives advice for aspiring writers Meet the Author:  https://www.taviblack.com SelfPubCon where Vikki will be a presenter- Dates October 23rd & 24th  (sponsored by IngramSparks, ProWritingAid, Fictionary, and PrestonZon):  https://selfpublishingadviceconference.com/?wpam_id=10298   Podcast Music Credits: Swe

In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 39 minutes)   •2:19: Quick Update from Bill. •4:35: Bill talks about his new book Everyone Has What It Takes •7:44 :  Bill coaches Vikki about creative energy •15:43 : Bill shares about his upcoming projects •31:20  :  Bill closes the podcast with shares advice about helping others & the publishing journey   Meet the Author:  https://www.williamkenower.com   SelfPubCon where Vikki will be a presenter- Dates October 23rd & 24th  (sponsored by IngramSparks, ProWritingAid, Fictionary, and PrestonZon):  https://selfpublishingadviceconference.com/?wpam_id=10298   Podcast Music Credits: Sweet Relief - Zachariah Hickman. Free licensing offered by Youtube.

I apologize. My audio is very poor quality for this episode. I figured out why after recording. Please view, read, and download the transcripts here. Episode 108: Episode 108: Monica Devin: A Women Writing the West Literary Award Winning Alaskan Memoir Author In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 52 minutes)   •1:25 : Introduction to Monica. •5:45 : Monica shares about her books. •12:14 :  Vikki and Monica talk about publishing. •17:01: Monica talks about her writing process. •25:21  :  Monica reads from Water Mask •39:45 : Vikki and Monica close out the podcast with news from Vikki about her book.     Meet the Author:  https://www.monicadevine.com   SelfPubCon where Vikki will be a presenter- Dates October 23rd & 24th  (sponsored by IngramSparks, ProWritingAid, Fictionary, and PrestonZon):  https://selfpublishingadviceconference.com/?wpam_id=10298   Podcast Music Credits: Sweet Relief - Zachariah Hickman. Free licensing offered by Youtube.

Episode 107: Erica Miner: Release Date July 14th: Award-winning Author, Screenwriter, Lecturer, Journalist   In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 43 minutes)   •1:25 : Introduction to Erica. •2:16 : Erica shares her background. •10:11 :  Erica talks about her writing process. •18:19: Erica shares about her publishing journey. •27:02  : Erica talks about resources for writers. •30:54 : Erica reads from Staged for Murder •37:50:  Eric closes out the podcast with advice for authors.   Get the transcript here.   Meet the Author:  https://ericaminer.com/index.php   Resources mentioned in the podcast:  Washington Lawyers for the Arts:  https://www.thewla.org   Sisters in Crime:  https://www.sistersincrime.org   Epic Group: https://www.epicgroupwriters.com   Writer’s Digest:  https://www.writersdigest.com   SelfPubCon where Vikki will be a presenter- Dates October 23rd & 24th  sponsored by IngramSparks, ProWritingAid, Fictionary, and PrestonZon   Podcast Music Credits:

In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 46 minutes)   •1:25: Introduction to Robert. •4:23: Robert discusses his background. •6:20 :  Robert and Vikki talk about Robert’s author journey. •18:60 : Robert shares about his publishing journey. •28:46 : Robert talks about his book series.  •38:10: Robert reads from In Her Tracks. •43:51:  Robert closes out the podcast with advice for aspiring authors. Podcast Music Credits: Sweet Relief - Zachariah Hickman. Free licensing offered by Youtube.

In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 60 minutes) •1:56: Introduction to Kim Taylor Blakemore •3:14: Vikki & Kim talk about the PNW weather •6:55: Kim talks about her books and background  •15:09:  Kim talks about the genres she has written •19:14:  Kim shares about her current book, After Alice Fell •32:54: Kim talks about her writing process  •39:37: Vikki & Kim discuss writing groups and organizations •44:27: Kim shares about her publishing journey •56:57: Kim reads from After Alice Fell   Meet the Author: https://www.kimtaylorblakemore.com   Access to Kim’s book featured: https://books2read.com/b/mejVKY   Podcast Music Credits: Sweet Relief - Zachariah Hickman. Free licensing offered by Youtube.

In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 44 minutes) 1:56: Introduction to Indy Quillen 3:18: Indy shares about her Fox Walker novels 4:17: Indy talks about her background 10:29: Indy shares the history of writing the first book 15:35 :  Indy talks about her publishing journey 21:02 :  Indy elaborates on her writing process 26:44: Indy dives deeper into the Fox Walker series 28:52: Indy reads from Tracker 41:00 : Indy shares a tip about publishing Visit my website for transcripst and more. Podcast Music Credits: Sweet Relief - Zachariah Hickman. Free licensing offered by Youtube.

In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 48 minutes)   1:28: Introduction to Rob Phillips 2:22: Rob shares his background 7:41: Vikki & Rob discuss the characters in his books 8:37:  Rob talks about his writing journey with these books 9:23:  Rob shares about his publishing journey 13:01:  Vikki and Rob talk about the wilderness mystery genre 13:55: Rob shares the title of the first book, The Cascade Killer 18:32: Rob shares the themes in book two 20:17: Vikki & Rob talk about dog ownership 22:17: Vikki asks Rob about his research for the books 27:36: Rob shares the title of the second book, Cascade Vengeance 31:19: Rob reads from The Cascade Killer 45:26: Rob closes the podcast with advice for aspiring authors   Get access to Rob’s Books:    Connect with Rob: Website: https://www.latahbooks.com/rob-phillips   Podcast Music Credits: Sweet Relief - Zachariah Hickman. Free licensing offered by Youtube.  

In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 51 minutes)   1:48: Catch up with D. K. Greene AKA Denise Kawaii   3:46: D. K. talks about writing different genres and pen names 8:13: D. K. shares a story about her son reading her books 19:33 : D. K. discussed the challenges of writing across genres 24:25 :  D. K. talks about imposter syndrome as she sifts genres 26:45 :  D. K. reads from Where Bodies Lie 38:01 :  D. K. talks about the fun part of writing this 39:26: D. K. maps out The Killer Club series 42:09: D. K. shares her plans for the year 45:35 : D. K. shares advice about growing an audience   Listen to D. K.’s first episode on the podcast:4 http://bit.ly/3sA90O8   Connect with D. K. Greene (Denise Kawaii): D.K.’s  Website: https://kawaiitimes.com D. K. on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KawaiiTimesAuthor/ D. K. 0n Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kawaii_times_author/     Podcast Music Credits: Sweet Relief - Zachariah Hickman. Free licensing offered by Youtube.  

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/