Wordslinger Podcast, Episode 268 Discover more at WordslingerPodcast.com 🎯 Check out our sponsors: ProWritingAid - Use code KEVIN20 for 20% off at checkout!👉 ProWritingAid - Powerful editing and grammar tools for writers In this heartfelt and personal episode, Kevin Tumlinson shares his journey as a writer and reflects on achieving a lifelong dream: speaking with his literary hero, Orson Scott Card. From the pivotal moment of discovering Ender's Game in ninth grade to the unique influence Card...
Jul 24, 2025•38 min•Ep. 268
Discover more at WordslingerPodcast.com 🎯 Check out our sponsor: ProWritingAid — Use code KEVIN20 for 20% off at checkout!Visit ProWritingAid.com - Level up your writing. Trusted by indie authors, ProWritingAid offers actionable, flexible editing wherever you write. In this episode, host Kevin Tumlinson sits down with Tim Heller—a creative entrepreneur, voice actor, and audiobook producer—to dive deep into the world of audio, entrepreneurship, networking, and building a future-proof creative bu...
Jun 19, 2025•1 hr 7 min
Discover more at WordslingerPodcast.com 🎯 Sponsored by: ProWritingAid – Level up your writing with 20% off! Use code KEVIN20 at checkout In this episode, Kevin Tumlinson welcomes back Johnny B. Truant for a deep dive into the future of publishing, the rise of the "Artisan Author," and the power of subversive art in a rapidly changing industry. They explore how indie authors can thrive by embracing creativity, community, and direct reader relationships—plus thoughts on pricing strategies, career...
Jun 12, 2025•1 hr 20 min
Full show notes and more at WordslingerPodcast.com 🎯 Check out our sponsor: ProWritingAid – Level up your writing and editing! Get 20% off using code KEVIN20 at checkout (visit: https://prowritingaid.com/?utm_source=wordslinger&utm_medium=partner-podcast&utm_campaign=YT-alwayson&utm_content=&utm_term=) In this episode, Kevin Tumlinson sits down with Dr. Marschall Runge—Dean of the University of Michigan Medical School, CEO of Michigan Medicine, and author of both fiction and non...
Jun 05, 2025•1 hr 18 min
Discover more at WordslingerPodcast.com 🎯 Our sponsor highlight: Author Anchor Connect with professional author assistants and VAs for just $7.50/hour! Boost your productivity, free up your time, and focus on writing. 🔗 Author Anchor – Affordable virtual assistants for authors Ready to level up your writing career? In this episode, Kevin Tumlinson dives deep into the art (and necessity) of career pivots for authors. He opens up about his evolving approach to writing, strategic planning for new...
May 29, 2025•23 min
Discover more at WordslingerPodcast.com 🎯Meet the virtual assistants of Author Anchor in this live webinar. Join us Wednesday, 21 May at 10 AM Central! Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/0g2WVnGOQT2uAhCenEyuKg#/registration In this episode, Kevin Tumlinson sits down with author and YouTuber Keith Wheeler to dive deep into the world of low content books, building a thriving YouTube channel, and working with author assistants and virtual assistants (VA) to supercharge your au...
May 09, 2025•1 hr 3 min
Discover more at WordslingerPodcast.com 🎯 Check out our sponsor:ProWritingAid – Use code KEVIN20 for 20% off at checkout! CLICK HERE Feeling stuck or burnt out in your writing routine? In this episode, Kevin Tumlinson brings a refreshing perspective on the power of rest, reflection, and flexibility as part of the creative process. Drawing from both personal stories and professional practice, Kevin dives into how balancing discipline with downtime can actually make your writing life more fulfill...
May 01, 2025•28 min
Discover more at WordSlingerPodcast.com 🌟 This episode dives deep as Kevin Tumlinson takes you behind the scenes on what it means to face “toxic hope”—when you’re waiting on that big opportunity that never quite arrives—and the emotional toll it can take. From pandemic-triggered anxiety to the challenges of creative burnout, Kevin shares his personal struggles, revelations, and how he reframed hope as a powerful force (not a toxic one). Tune in for honest talk about mental health, storytelling,...
Apr 17, 2025•32 min
Discover more at WordslingerPodcast.com 🎯 Check out our sponsors: ProWritingAid : Use code KEVIN20 for 20% off at checkout (visit: https://prowritingaid.com/?utm_source=wordslinger&utm_medium=partner-podcast&utm_campaign=YT-alwayson&utm_content=&utm_term= ) In this exciting episode of the Wordslinger Podcast, hosts Kevin Tumlinson chats with Phil Marshall from Spoken about the future of audiobooks and AI technology in publishing. Dive into the world of AI-driven multicast audiob...
Apr 10, 2025•1 hr 9 min
Discover more at WordslingerPodcast.com 🎯 Check out our sponsors: ProWritingAid - Use code KEVIN20 for 20% off at checkout In this episode, Kevin Tumlinson delves into deep existential questions about the nature of reality and consciousness while introducing his unique "Render Theory." Kevin explores abstract concepts that marry philosophy and science, touching on multiverse ideas, quantum physics, and his personal writing processes. Whether you’re interested in the nature of existence or the p...
Apr 03, 2025•42 min
Discover more at WordslingerPodcast.com 🎯 Check out our sponsors: * ProWritingAid: Use code KEVIN20 for 20% off at checkout (visit: prowritingaid.com) - Your go-to tool for assistive editing * Author Anchor: (authoranchor.com/promo) - Connect with skilled virtual assistants and get $50 off your first month In this solo Slinger episode, Kevin Tumlinson dives into what he's calling the "Perspective Economy," examining the shift from the attention economy to a focus on genuine human connections an...
Mar 27, 2025•36 min
Wordslinger Podcast, Episode 257Discover more at WordslingerPodcast.com 🎯 Check out our sponsor: ProWritingAid - Use code KEVIN20 for 20% off at checkout In this episode of the WordSlinger Podcast, Kevin Tumlinson is flying solo and diving deep into the world of writing and author services. He reveals how authors can focus more on their writing and leave the tedious tasks to skilled virtual assistants through Author Anchor. Kevin discusses the benefits of combining human intelligence with AI fo...
Mar 13, 2025•38 min
Discover more at WordslingerPodcast.com 🎯 Check out our sponsors: ProWritingAid - Use code KEVIN20 for 20% off at checkout (visit: ProWritingAid ) Join Kevin Tumlinson as he sits down with best-selling thriller writer Joseph Finder to discuss his new book, "The Oligarch's Daughter." Dive into the world of writing thrillers as they explore the persistence needed to write, unexpected plot pivots, and adapting to changing global events. Joseph shares insights from his journey and offers advice to ...
Mar 06, 2025•1 hr 13 min
Discover more at WordslingerPodcast.com 🎯 Check out our sponsors:ProWritingAid - Use code KEVIN20 for 20% off at checkout. Visit ProWritingAid to get started! In this episode, Kevin Tumlinson interviews YouTube golf sensation Eric Cogorno about how golf and personal development can intersect for self-improvement and success. From honing his craft to helping others via online platforms, Eric dives deep into the lessons golf teaches about life, patience, and moving forward. Show Links: * Eric Cog...
Feb 27, 2025•1 hr 6 min
Discover more at WordslingerPodcast.com 🎯 Check out our sponsors: ProWritingAid - Use code KEVIN20 for 20% off at prowritingaid.com In this episode, Kevin Tumlinson chats with Evan Gow from StoryOrigin about book marketing, business evolution, and maintaining work-life balance as an entrepreneur. They discuss StoryOrigin's features including website building, direct sales capabilities, and beta reader management. The conversation explores the importance of simplifying business processes while m...
Feb 20, 2025•1 hr 16 min
Join Kevin Tumlinson for an enlightening conversation with bestselling author Steve Berry about his new book "The Medici Return" and his 35-year journey in publishing. Steve shares insights about his path to success, including overcoming 85 rejections, how Dan Brown's "The Da Vinci Code" changed the thriller genre, and his approach to crafting tighter, more compelling novels. In the Note at the End, Kevin provides updates on several exciting projects, including his role as Chief Branding Officer...
Feb 13, 2025•1 hr 12 min
In this episode, I sit down with Sally McQuillen, a psychotherapist and author of the upcoming memoir "Reaching for Beautiful: A Memoir of Loving and Losing a Wild Child." Sally shares her powerful journey of processing grief through writing after losing her son Christopher, and how journaling on her phone eventually evolved into a full memoir. Key Topics & Timestamps: [05:01] Sally discusses her connection to "wild" personalities and her son Christopher [15:57] The therapeutic benefits of j...
Feb 06, 2025•44 min
The Writer_ is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Welcome to another insightful episode of the Wordslinger Podcast, hosted by none other than the dynamic Kevin Tumlinson. In this solo Slinger episode, Kevin dives deep into the power of process over goals and how our strategies shape our creative journeys. Tune in as he shares his personal experiences with various platforms like Substack, exploring how embracing a...
Jan 30, 2025•48 min
In this episode, Kevin Tumlinson interviews Dr. Cristina LePort, who transitioned from a 45-year medical career to becoming a full-time thriller author. They discuss her new medical thriller "Change of Heart" (releasing February 4th), her writing process, and how her medical background influences her storytelling. Watch on YouTube: Key Discussion Points: * Dr. LePort's journey from practicing medicine to writing medical thrillers * Her latest book "Change of Heart" and its premise involving hear...
Jan 23, 2025•59 min
SHOW NOTES The Writer_ is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Episode 249 of the Wordslinger Podcast features a conversation with returning guest Carla King about her new program "Your Publishing Compass" - a comprehensive year-long journey helping authors complete their manuscripts while simultaneously handling marketing, publishing, and promotion. Kevin and Carla discuss: * The importance of building your author...
Jan 16, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 249
SHOW NOTES When you meet a guy like Andrew Davis, you can’t help but wonder, “How did he do that?” That was exactly what I was thinking after introducing him at the Author Nation conference in Vegas. His keynote presentation was one of the best I’ve ever scene. I knew within minutes that I had to get this guy on the show. So I did. Also in this episode, I talk about why you don’t have to finish a bad book or a bad movie or even a bad podcast. I even worked in some health tips for diabetics at on...
Jan 09, 2025•1 hr 3 min
SHOW NOTES It’s the first episode of 2025! And I have the absolute honor of chatting with Robin Hamilton, documentary filmmaker and genuinely delightful, wonderful, amazing person. She’s sharing her story and her process, and you are going to be absolutely inspired. But stick around for the NOTE AT THE END, and I’ll talk your ear off about what 2024 taught me, and how I”m ditching “goals” for a mission. The Writer_ is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, cons...
Jan 02, 2025•1 hr 14 min
SHOW NOTES The FINAL EPISODE (of 2024). This week I chat with Jesse Lakes, founder of Genius Link—a tool that helps you send readers and customers to all the right places, from a single, very useful URL. Also in this episode, I talk about some of my own upcoming plans for 2025, including ways I intend to monetize this show and more of my work, and my “strategy is better than planning” approach. Some nice pearls of wisdom here, so don’t miss the “Note at the End.” Watch this episode on YouTube: S...
Dec 26, 2024•1 hr 12 min
SHOW NOTES Ho-ho-ho, Slingers! It’s a Very Christmasy Wordslinger Podcast, and I can’t think of a better or more inspiring guest than Marco Gamboa. Here to talk about his book, “Within Normal Limits,” and the life-altering diagnosis that inspired him to write it. In this interview we chat about multiple sclerosis, writing as a legacy, and the most important topic of all… living in Texas. Find me on Substack at https://kevintumlinson.substack.com Watch this episode on YouTube: Show links: - Read ...
Dec 19, 2024•52 min
SHOW NOTES Some people are just my people. And that’s definitely true for this week’s guest. Julie Fingersh is a writer, journalist, and most recently, the author of “Stay: A Story of Family, Love & Other Traumas.” In this episode we talk about the one thing we all have in common, which is families that drive us nuts. We also talk about writing essays, managing careers, dealing with empty nests, and more. Tune in, don’t miss it, say hello in the comments. Watch this episode on YouTube: Show ...
Dec 13, 2024•59 min
SHOW NOTES This episode, I had the chance to chat with a new friend, and someone who has a strong YouTube channel of his own. Dave Cullen—YouTuber, film critic, and now novelist—swings by to talk about his new book, and his new foray into writing fiction. From the woes of cover to design to the highs of holding your book in print, we run through it all. With Texas and Irish accents, to boot. Watch this episode on YouTube: Show links: * Buy “Deus V Machina” - https://amzn.to/3VqIPue * The Dave Cu...
Dec 06, 2024•59 min
SHOW NOTES Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/wordslingerpodcast This week you get to eavesdrop on me meeting Pete Paschal for the very first time, in a chat about AI and marketing that I think will be eye-opening for just about everybody. And in my Note at the End, I talk about some things that come straight from the heart—covered in blood and everything. Oh, also, there’s Kevin Smith here. Find out what Kevin Smith smells like. Then ask me how I know. And finally, happy Thanksgiving 202...
Nov 23, 2024•56 min
SHOW NOTES Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/wordslingerpodcast My most popular and longest-running thriller novel series has been my Dan Kotler Archaeological Thrillers, which deal with threats emerging from ancient history to muck up the works in the modern world. So this new release from George K. Mehok, “Going Dark,” is my kind of novel. In this episode, we talk about the book and the real-world history and technology it explores. Watch this episode on YouTube: Show links: * Order “G...
Nov 08, 2024•1 hr 3 min
SHOW NOTES Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/wordslingerpodcast I’ve read and studied a lot of both Greek philosophy and guides for writers. And in the Venn diagram of those two things, they overlap in a big way with Aristotle’s “Poetica.” So when Douglas Vigliotti approached me to talk about his book, “Aristotle for Authors,” I couldn’t wait to have the conversation. I think you’ll find this one hugely interesting and helpful, too. Watch this episode on YouTube: Show links: * Aristotle ...
Oct 31, 2024•1 hr 9 min
SHOW NOTES Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/wordslingerpodcast I love memoirs. It’s an art to craft something that pulls from your personal, real-world experience in a way that’s fun, engaging, and entertaining to a reader. Doing it right takes skill. And that’s where Wendy Dale comes in. Wendy joins me for a conversation about doing memoir right, in this episode of the Wordslinger Podcast. Watch this episode on YouTube: Show links: * Memoir Writing for Geniuses - Geniusmemoirwriting.co...
Oct 24, 2024•57 min
