Today, we’ll be gathering around our metaphorical fireplace for a fireside chat– an honest conversation about our own writing practices that we hope you’ll find helpful for your writing life as well. In this episode, we’ll be talking about our writing lives lately– what’s going well, what’s not, and what we’re learning along the way.

Picks of the Week:

BJ: The Best Science Fiction of Isaac Asimov by Isaac Asimov

H: The Service of the Dead by Candace Robb

Mentioned in the Episode:

Sarah Ruhl Quote on Life Intruding on Writing

We’ll be talking about the unique challenges of publishing a debut novel. Breaking into the literary world should be exciting and celebratory, and it definitely is! Still, there are a few considerations that debut authors should be aware of as they begin their publishing journeys, so we’re going to cover them here today!

Picks of the Week:

BJ: Star Wars: Thrawn by Timothy Zahn

H: We Solve Murders by Richard Osman

Mentioned in the Episode:

Bonnie Garmus Interview

Bonnie Garmus and Felicity Blunt Interview

S5E9 What’s a Commercial Hook and How do I write one?

S6E2 Pacing the First Five Pages

Brandon Sanderson’s BYU Writing Course

Today's episode is all about finding inspiration and support for your writing in places you might not expect. We’re diving into the world of local bookstores and Bookshop.org!

Picks of the Week:

BJ: The Fifth Season by N. K. Jemisin

H: The Snowbirds by Christine Clancy

Mentioned in the Episode:

New York City Mystery Bookstore: The Mysterious Bookshop