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From sneaking Nora Roberts novels between farm chores on her family’s Vermont dairy farm to wrangling four kids and numerous animals today, Jaime’s life has been filled with real-world romance. A former Wyoming cowgirl and cattle genetics writer, she now creates steamy, authentic love stories while sharing life with her US Marine husband. When not writing, you’ll find her adding an impossible number of tasks to her to-do list and binging on romance novels and romance podcasts. Find out more about Jaime and buy her books at : https://jaimepbradley.com/ https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/52989677.Jaime_P_Bradley https://www.instagram.com/jaimepbradley/ Sign up for my writers' newsletter to learn more about the craft of writing, know when my workshops are and be the first to get exclusive information on my writing retreats. https://katcaldwell.com/writers-newsletter Want more information on my books, author swaps, short stories and what I’m reading? Sign up for my readers' newsletter. https://storylectory.katcaldwell.com/signup You can always ask me writing questions on instagram @author_katcaldwell

Naomi Kuttner is a... - cozy mystery & fantasy writer living in New Zealand - likes coffee, dark chocolate, & reading in the sun - lives 2 hours from Hobbiton - still not quite sure about the Oxford comma. When not busy raising her twin son and daughter or writing, Naomi spends her free time (ha!) surfing, wingfoiling, and retrieving her shoes from Max the dog. Her Shadow Kingdom series is a blend of urban fantasy and Norse Mythology, and she's currently working on book 3 of a cozy mystery series set in New Zealand. Check out the Kickstarter here: https://naomikuttner.com/the-retired-assassins-guide-collectors-edition/ You can find Naomi's book and more about her here: https://naomikuttner.com/ Sign up for my writers' newsletter to learn more about the craft of writing, know when my workshops are and be the first to get exclusive information on my writing retreats. https://katcaldwell.com/writers-newsletter Want more information on my books, author swaps, short stories and what I’m reading? Sign up for my readers' newsletter. https://storylectory.katcaldwell.com/signup You can always ask me writing questions on instagram @author_katcaldwell

Grace MacPherson is a Christian fantasy author who writes about sacrifice, redemption, and the triumph of good over evil. She is a baptized child of God, daughter to Ryan and Marie MacPherson, and older sister to six siblings. She lives in beautiful Casper, Wyoming, with her family. Find out more about Grace and get her books here: https://authorgracemacpherson.com/ Sign up for my writers' newsletter to learn more about the craft of writing, know when my workshops are and be the first to get exclusive information on my writing retreats. https://katcaldwell.com/writers-newsletter Want more information on my books, author swaps, short stories and what I’m reading? Sign up for my readers' newsletter. https://storylectory.katcaldwell.com/signup You can always ask me writing questions on instagram @author_katcaldwell

JM is an author who loves thunderstorms, bookstores, and happy endings. She's never met a reading nook she didn’t like, and she prefers soul talk to small talk. When she's not writing, reading, or crafting, she spend quality time with her family. JM spends her days writing stories, consuming massive quantities of dark chocolate, and looking for portals to other worlds in the mountains of Pennsylvania. Get her Once Upon a Retelling Workbook here: https://www.amazon.com/Once-Upon-Retelling-Write-Retellings/dp/B0HCPVYTS5 You can find her at www.jmhackman.com, www.facebook.com/jmhackman, or at www.instagram.com/jm_hackman_author. Sign up for my writers' newsletter to learn more about the craft of writing, know when my workshops are and be the first to get exclusive information on my writing retreats. https://katcaldwell.com/writers-newsletter Want more information on my books, author swaps, short stories and what I’m reading? Sign up for my readers' newsletter. https://storylectory.katcaldwell.com/signup You can always ask me writing questions on instagram @author_katcaldwell

Follow Becky Grogan on Instagram and send her marketing questions! https://www.instagram.com/beckythebookcoach/ Sign up for my writers' newsletter to learn more about the craft of writing, know when my workshops are and be the first to get exclusive information on my writing retreats. https://katcaldwell.com/writers-newsletter Want more information on my books, author swaps, short stories and what I’m reading? Sign up for my readers' newsletter. https://storylectory.katcaldwell.com/signup You can always ask me writing questions on instagram @author_katcaldwell

ANN MARIE STEWART is the Christy Award® winning author of STARS IN THE GRASS. As a teacher, singer, actress, and filmmaker, Ann has a unique perspective and is prepared to tell and sell a story. The Remnants, which tells the story of her grandparents escaping Stalin's Russia, comes out October 10, 2026 but you can pre-order it today by clicking here: https://a.co/d/09prmfmm. Read a sample here: https://annmariestewart.com/2166-2/ Get Ready for Craft&Connect Live! We will have a date set by next week. Watch the interview on Substack: https://lessonsinstory.substack.com/ Sign up for my writers' newsletter to learn more about the craft of writing, know when my workshops are and be the first to get exclusive information on my writing retreats. https://katcaldwell.com/writers-newsletter Want more information on my books, author swaps, short stories and what I’m reading? Sign up for my readers' newsletter. https://storylectory.katcaldwell.com/signup You can always ask me writing questions on instagram @author_katcaldwell

Darlene’s favorite activities are writing, speaking and helping people. Luckily, this published authors life combines all these loves. Ms. Corbett is a writer, published author, and therapist. Her writing is inspirational yet down-to-earth. It’s burnished by decades of experience working with individuals, studying, caring. Find her latest book, MESMERIZE, here: https://www.amazon.com/Mesmerize-Darlene-Corbett/dp/1967649413 Want to be on Pencils&Lipstick? https://www.katcaldwell.com/contact Sign up for my writers' newsletter to learn more about the craft of writing, know when my workshops are and be the first to get exclusive information on my writing retreats. https://katcaldwell.com/writers-newsletter Want more information on my books, author swaps, short stories and what I’m reading? Sign up for my readers' newsletter. https://storylectory.katcaldwell.com/signup You can always ask me writing questions on instagram @author_katcaldwell

J.D. Barker (Jonathan Dylan Barker) is a New York Times and international bestselling American author whose work has been broadly described as suspense thrillers, often incorporating elements of horror, crime, mystery, science fiction, and the supernatural. You can find more about him here: https://jdbarker.com/ Order his latest book: https://jdbarker.com/books/something-i-keep-upstairs/ Join Becky Grogan's The Writer's Pulse to get personalized marketing help for your book! https://www.beckythebookcoach.com/marketing-groupcoaching Want to find out about the WorldShift summit and start your author newsletter? Click on my affiliate link: https://worldshift2026.manyworldswriting.com/?ac=qsMLoX5N Want to be on Pencils&Lipstick? https://www.katcaldwell.com/contact Sign up for my writers' newsletter to learn more about the craft of writing, know when my workshops are and be the first to get exclusive information on my writing retreats. https://katcaldwell.com/writers-newsletter Want more information on my books, author swaps, short stories and what I’m reading? Sign up for my readers' newsletter. https://storylectory.katcaldwell.com/signup You can always ask me writing questions on instagram @author_katcaldwell

Liberty Speidel Hardt is a Kansas City-based author who writes urban fantasy mysteries featuring characters so persistent they literally won't shut up until their stories hit the page. With 13 published titles and a voice that's equal parts solid, funny, and quirky, she combines supernatural elements with gritty crime-solving in stories that refuse to look away from darkness but always point toward hope. When she's not crafting plot twists, Liberty is an avid D&D player, knitter, Star Wars nerd, and busy mom who shares her chaotic creative household with her author husband Joshua, a rowdy cat, and an equally rowdy dog. Check out Liberty's website here: https://libertyhardt.substack.com/ Find Liberty's books here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Liberty-Speidel/author/B00HRJRL4U Join Becky Grogan's The Writer's Pulse to get personalized marketing help for your book! https://www.beckythebookcoach.com/marketing-groupcoaching Want to find out about the WorldShift summit and start your author newsletter? Click on my affiliate link: https://worldshift2026.manyworldswriting.com/?ac=qsMLoX5N Want to be on Pencils&Lipstick? https://www.katcaldwell.com/contact Sign up for my writers' newsletter to learn more about the craft of writing, know when my workshops are and be the first to get exclusive information on my writing retreats. https://katcaldwell.com/writers-newsletter Want more information on my books, author swaps, short stories and what I’m reading? Sign up for my readers' newsletter. https://storylectory.katcaldwell.com/signup You can always ask me writing questions on instagram @author_katcaldwell

Your characters should be hurting those they love. That is what makes a great character. Join Becky Grogan's The Writer's Pulse to get personalized marketing help for your book! https://www.beckythebookcoach.com/marketing-groupcoaching Want to find out about the WorldShift summit and start your author newsletter? Click on my affiliate link: https://worldshift2026.manyworldswriting.com/?ac=qsMLoX5N Want to be on Pencils&Lipstick? https://www.katcaldwell.com/contact Sign up for my writers' newsletter to learn more about the craft of writing, know when my workshops are and be the first to get exclusive information on my writing retreats. https://katcaldwell.com/writers-newsletter Want more information on my books, author swaps, short stories and what I’m reading? Sign up for my readers' newsletter. https://storylectory.katcaldwell.com/signup You can always ask me writing questions on instagram @author_katcaldwell

Jane Daly started her career with the memoir of losing her adult son called Because of Grace. The book launched her writing and gave hope to many other mothers experiencing grief. After writing another memoir, The Caregiving Season, Jane launched into Christian romance. Quite the career change! Jane’s novels have won the Cascade Award from the (formerly Oregon Christian Writers) Cascade Christian Writers organization and in 2023 her novel, Broken, was a Carol Award semi-finalist. Find out more about Jane Daly here: https://janesdaly.com/ Find Jane's books here: https://janesdaly.com/all-books/ Want to be on Pencils&Lipstick? https://www.katcaldwell.com/contact Sign up for my writers' newsletter to learn more about the craft of writing, know when my workshops are and be the first to get exclusive information on my writing retreats. https://katcaldwell.com/writers-newsletter Want more information on my books, author swaps, short stories and what I’m reading? Sign up for my readers' newsletter. https://storylectory.katcaldwell.com/signup You can always ask me writing questions on instagram @author_katcaldwell

In this episode I'm chatting with Stacia Lowe about how she built an author career by combining her passions for storytelling, knitting, and financial literacy while raising four sons. She discusses writing middle grade novels inspired by her family, growing a loyal readership through her newsletter, and why embracing the "slow and steady" approach has helped her build a sustainable writing business. The conversation also explores practical marketing strategies for indie authors, the importance of budgeting for publishing expenses, and how Stacia and her husband now help other writers through their publishing company. Find Stacia here: https://staciaraelowe.com/ Pre-order Ezekiel's Path from Amazon.com here: https://amzn.to/4gVXOrm Pre-order Ezekiel's Path from Barnes and Noble here: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/ezekiels-path-adam-alva-lowe/1150449427 Lowe Budget Kid's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@lowebudgetkids/videos Lowe Budget Publishing Author Questionnaire Get on Stacia's newsletter: https://staciaraelowe.com/newsletter-join-save/ And find Stacia's books: https://staciaraelowe.com/home-2/stacia-rae-writes/ Sign up for my writers' newsletter to learn more about the craft of writing, know when my workshops are and be the first to get exclusive information on my writing retreats. https://katcaldwell.com/writers-newsletter Want more information on my books, author swaps, short stories and what I’m reading? Sign up for my readers' newsletter. https://storylectory.katcaldwell.com/signup You can always ask me writing questions on instagram @author_katcaldwell

Neil and Kat discuss Neil's journey from traditionally published author to successful indie novelist, exploring why he writes across mystery and romance without using multiple pen names and how publishing has evolved over the past two decades. They also dive into the ethical use of AI for editing, marketing, cover design, and book translations, sharing practical ways authors can use new technology without replacing the creative process. Find out more about Neil, sign up for his Substack and get his books at www.mahubooks.com

Get ready for Summer! I have a bunch of interviews lined up for you! To start things off, we have Shimrit Hanes. She spent most of her life as a professional musician but has taken to writing now. Check out more about her (and get her books) at https://shimrithanes.com/ Sign up for Becky's newsletter at https://www.beckythebookcoach.com/ Sign up for the Book Finisher's Summit here : http://bit.ly/3QRfcmy Sign up for my writers' newsletter to learn more about the craft of writing, know when my workshops are and be the first to get exclusive information on my writing retreats. https://katcaldwell.com/writers-newsletter Want more information on my books, author swaps, short stories and what I’m reading? Sign up for my readers' newsletter. https://storylectory.katcaldwell.com/signup You can always ask me writing questions on instagram @author_katcaldwell