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...
Jun 10, 2022•34 min•Ep. 120
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: A...
Jun 09, 2022•43 min•Ep. 119
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: ...
Jun 06, 2022•29 min•Ep. 118
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 sh...
May 23, 2022•43 min•Ep. 117
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 Ba...
Mar 29, 2022•49 min•Ep. 116
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:...
Mar 25, 2022•56 min•Ep. 115
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: ...
Jan 31, 2022•36 min•Ep. 114
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. 38:1...
Jan 03, 2022•45 min•Ep. 113
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 com...
Dec 20, 2021•36 min•Ep. 112
Episode 111: Elle Mitchell: Co-Founder of Jolabokaflod 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 t...
Nov 22, 2021•50 min•Ep. 111
(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 o...
Oct 11, 2021•46 min•Ep. 110
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 IngramSpa...
Jul 26, 2021•40 min•Ep. 109
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 : Mon...
Jul 19, 2021•52 min•Ep. 108
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 tra...
Jul 01, 2021•43 min•Ep. 107
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. 🌟🌟...
Jun 01, 2021•46 min•Ep. 106
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 A...
May 24, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 105
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. ...
May 17, 2021•46 min•Ep. 104
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 owne...
Mar 22, 2021•49 min•Ep. 103
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 seri...
Mar 01, 2021•52 min•Ep. 102
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/dmsh...
Feb 15, 2021•47 min•Ep. 101
Episode 100: Margaret Pinard; Co-founder of Jolabokalfod PDX & Historical Fiction Author. In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 47 minutes) 1:24: Introduction to Margaret 3:24 : Margaret talks about genre 4:41 : Margaret shares her list of favorite authors 6:00 : Vikki & Margaret talk about research 7:26 : Margaret & vikki talk about the books they are reading & what they are writing 10:26 : Margaret & Vikki talk about learning the craft 11:08 : Vikki talks about he...
Jan 11, 2021•48 min•Ep. 100
In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 38 minutes) 1:08: Introduction to David 2:06 : David talks about his background 3:24 : David shares what he is reading 7:07 : Vikki talks about her new project, The Author’s Librarain 8:18 : David discusses his publishing process 12:55 : David shares about his writing process 16:19 : David discusses his inspiration 18:36 : David talks about the wilderness mystery genre 21:28: David reads from The Valley of Lost Children 33:24 : David and Vikki talk...
Dec 21, 2020•38 min•Ep. 99
Episode 98: Megan Chance: best-selling, critically acclaimed, award-winning historical fiction author In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 39 minutes) :11: Introduction to Megan 1:25 : Megan shares her background 2:50 - Megan talks about her reading list 5:21 - Megan discussed her writing journey 11:51 - Megan gives Vikki advice 12:41 - Megan shares her inspiration for ideas 15:29 - Megan & Vikki talk about researching & the writing process 17:29 - Megan discusses rewriting 19...
Dec 07, 2020•42 min•Ep. 98
In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 34 minutes) :23: Introduction to Jennifer 2:11 : Jennifer talks about her background 4:42 - Jennifer discusses the mindset of a career author 5:14 - Vikki discussed her current mindset as an author 7:24- Jennifer shares her reading list 9:50 - Jennifer discusses her pen name 13:13 - Jennifer introduces her recent book 18:44 - Jennifer discusses her publishing journey 19:56 - Jennifer shares about her relationship with her agent 29:27 - Jennifer coa...
Nov 16, 2020•48 min•Ep. 97
In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 34 minutes) :45: Introduction to Kit Bakke 1:42: Kit talks about her background 5:54 - Vikki shares about the podcast with Kit 7:06 - Kit talks about her writing journey & what she is currently reading 9:41- Kit shares her titles 12:49 - Kit & Vikki discuss current events 16:20 - Vikki shares about her being The Author’s Librarian 16:51 - Kit discuss the writing process for each title 21:12 - Vikki reveals information about her own book 21:...
Oct 26, 2020•35 min•Ep. 96
In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 36 minutes) :24: Introduction to Donna Miscolta & her background 3:53 - Vikki discusses with Donna the background of the podcast 5:12 - Donna shares what she is reading 7:10- Donna talks about her writing process & shares her titles 11:28 - Donna & Vikki talk about short story writing and Donna’s process 22:53 - Donna reads from her new book Living Color’s Angie Rubio Stories 34:22 - Donna shares how readers can connect with her 36:25 -...
Oct 12, 2020•39 min•Ep. 95
In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 37 minutes) :33 - Introduction to Jennie 1:56 - Jennie shares her writing background 6:26 - Vikki & Jennie talk about how long it takes to write a book 8:00 - Vikki shares a bit about her writing background & her journey 10:10 - Jennie shares what she is reading 14:33 - Vikki & Jennie discuss Vikki’s book 15: 20 - Jennie talks about her genre & titles 24:19 - Vikki talks about her online course for authors & researching 25:50 - ...
Sep 28, 2020•37 min•Ep. 94
In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 34 minutes) :33 - Introduction to Anthony (Tony) Anastasi 1:24 - Tony shares his history of his writer’s journey 8:28 - Tony talks about his career as a White House Speech Writer 9:00 - Tony shares about his transition from retirement to working as a substitute teacher 10:37 - Vikki shares with Tony her background & how she started the podcast 12:10 - Tony talks about his self-publishing journey with his daughter’s poetry reads from poetry, tit...
Sep 14, 2020•35 min•Ep. 93
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...
Aug 24, 2020•52 min•Ep. 92
Episode 91: William (Bill) Schreiber; Author & Screenwriter In This Episode, You’ll Hear: (Podcast run time 44 minutes) :33 - Introduction to William Schreiber 1:18 - William discusses his background & day job 2:46 - William shares a tip about freelance writing 5:07 - William talks about the books he is reading 6:00 William shares about his writing journey 7:15- William talks about writing a book from a screenplay 13:17- William shares about winning the 2019 Rising Star from the Women’s ...
Jul 27, 2020•44 min•Ep. 91
