Susan Blackwell is a Broadway and TV actor, who is also a playwright and host of the talk show, Side by Side by Susan Blackwell. Chad and Jeniffer talk with her about some of the outrageous things she's done on stage as well as her experience in the corporate world and ultimate escape from it. Susan explains how she maintains balance in her life and they talk creativity, impostor syndrome, and the vampires of self-doubt that plague even the most accomplished and seemingly self-confident of us. T...
Mar 04, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 10
Prolific writer and author of the NYT Bestseller, Shanghai Girls, Lisa See talks with Jeniffer and Chad about how she began writing books and how those humble aspirational beginnings turned into a life-long career. Her other works include Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, and most recently, The Island of Sea Women, among several others. They discuss her writing process, her inspiration, and the time it takes to research her historical dramas. Lisa also gives a bit of a lesson on the tea making pro...
Feb 26, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 9
Marika Flatt, Founder of PR By the Book, a book publicity firm, and Travel Editor for Texas Lifestyle Magazine talks with Jeniffer and Chad about her path to the world of publicity. You'll learn what she and other publicity firms do. And don't do. They also talk about who does what during the book marketing process and what's expected of authors themselves. Marika tells The Premise how she manages to do all she does, and what it's like to own your own business and work with your spouse—which Jen...
Feb 19, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 8
In this episode, Jeniffer and Chad have the pleasure of talking with Belo Cipriani, Founder of Oleb Books, Oleb Media and the author of the memoir, Blind. Belo is also an equal rights advocate, journalist, and a Lambda Literary and Yaddo fellow—amongst other titles. They discuss his path to entrepreneurship, career shifts, and the events that drove those decisions, including the one that changed the trajectory of his life by leaving him blind. This one will make you think! And introduce you to s...
Feb 12, 2020•51 min•Ep. 7
Check out Joe's website at: https://www.joeide.com/ He'll also be at the San Diego Writers Festival on April 4th 2020 https://sandiegowritersfestival.com/
Feb 06, 2020•15 min
Check out Mara's website at http://www.mara-altman.com/ Check out Mara's hilarious videos here: http://bit.ly/2Si18jx
Feb 05, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 6
Check out Dr. Nan Wise at: https://askdoctornan.com/
Jan 29, 2020•53 min•Ep. 5
In this episode Jeniffer and Chad talk with Laura Cathcart Robbins & Scott Slaughter of the podcast, The Only One in the Room. They discuss everything from the origins of their podcast to life as a podcasting couple. Plus they share their favorite episodes and biggest challenges, and talk movies, inspiration and the true meaning of equity. There's even a meet-cute in there.
Jan 23, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 4
This episode's guest is Marni Freedman, Writing Coach and co-founder of the San Diego Memoir Writers Association and the San Diego Writers Festival. They talk about her and Jeniffer pulling off a major writing festival against the odds and their other co-projects as partners in almost-crime. They discuss crafty ways to sneak true intentions and cultural signifiers past Hollywood gatekeepers, how rough times can bring the brightest kinds of inspiration, and finding paths to our true callings in u...
Jan 16, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 3
In this mini-episode Jeniffer ventures out to join Julie Slavinsky, Director of Events, at La Jolla's boutique bookstore, Warwick's. They chat about the store's history, its upcoming events, and the hottest books of the moment. If you're a reader who loves to stay on top of the what's what and who's who in the literature scene you've gotta listen to this high-energy mini.
Jan 09, 2020•15 min
Jeniffer and Chad talk with Lee Wind, Director of Marketing & Programming at IBPA, about his mission to write the books he wishes he'd read as a gay youth. They discuss Lincoln, examining history in closer detail to reveal the true selves of historical figures, and how it can create new role models and new perspectives. You'll also hear from Lee about his writing process, his ups and downs in the publishing world, and the wild tale of a rogue agent( the literary kind).
Jan 02, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 2
Thanks to Gill Sotu for coming into the studio and chatting with us. Check out more of his work GillSotu.com Also thanks to our sponsors: Writing coach Marni Freedman Design firm and platform builders Monkey C Media Last but certainly not least San Diego Writers Festival...
Dec 04, 2019•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 1
