Professional Author Liz Alden has written five series and over 19 books since beginning her writing career during the pandemic. She joines yWrite Host Angela Grout to share her process of writing each romance series.Liz Alden discusses why deadlines are important and how apps like Scrivener and Vellum have allowed her to edit, format and publish her novels in rapid fire.Her call to write steamy romance books incorporates her love of travel, sailing, and endorsing healthy relationships. Learn more about her series, the short stories she writes and how her website, new letter, and social media presence helps to connect her readers to her work.Liz Aldens books can be found on Amazon, and on her website www.lizalden.comHer books include:1. The Love & Wanderlust Series2. Aged Like Fine Wine Series3. Farm to Forking Series4. Winter Wanderlust Series5. Buffed & Polished SeriesTo learn more about Liz Alden visit www.lizalden.com

Poet & Author Thomas John Skarzynski shares how he markets his books which is more than just social media. He discusses the process to get his books into local bookstores, and online. Learn how his publisher Metaphysical Fox Press assists him.

Skarzynski also shares with yWrite Host Angela Grout how his poetry inspired his fantasy novella JOURNEY To DRUIDWOOD and its sequel. He shows off the first draft of that novella- which has hand sewn pages!

If you are writing poetry and looking to publish your book, this episode will Learn about the writers that influenced him and how his personal editor and cheerleader helps him with marketing and support. Who is your editor?

Thomas John Skarzynski's books can be found on Amazon, and at local bookshops in Western Massachusetts.

Local Bookstores include:

The Next Chapter in West Springfield MA

Book Lovers Gourmet in Webster, MA

The Wandering Moon in Shelburne Falls, MA

Links to his books on Amazon include:

1. Echoes of Reflection- https://a.co/d/0iQbqaNC

2. Journey to Druidwood- https://a.co/d/08hzD6xAyWrite

Host Angela Grout's novels can be found on Amazon, and at www.angelamgrout.com.

Learn how you can be a guest on yWrite at www.y-write.com

Author Stephen Billias has written and published over 8 books and he shares the differences between self-publishing and getting a publisher. Learn what he pitched to get a publishing contract and what exactly that contract is doing for him and his latest novel THE ZEN TIME TRAVELER.

Billias has co-written plays and other books, which is discusses the process of co-writing also. His plays SLIM & SLAM, and INCIDENT IN HANCE CANYON were co-written with lifelong friend, actor, writer, and Woody Allen's assassin in STARDUST MEMORIES- Philip Lenkiowski. Philip and Stephen wrote the hilarious SLIM & SLAM play by passing files over the internet and over continents.

Co-writing has several ways to work, and Stephen Billias shares how it is a blessing for him to work with his wife on her books as well. Stephen and his wife, Bela co-wrote PILMGRIM MAYA, and THE WU WEI WARRIOR, which he shares they are currently pitching to publishers of that genre. Learn how to select publishers to pitch from Billias on this episode of yWrite with Angela Grout.

THE ZEN TIME TRAVELER has many positive reviews from NY TIMES editors, to the Midwest Book Review. yWrite Host Angela Grout has Author Billias explain how he got those reviews and exactly what they are doing for his Spiritual Fantasy story into the ancient Zen koans.

THE ZEN TIME TRAVELER is being translated into multi-languages, and Billias tells the audience how that came to be.

Another book which Stephen Billias has self- authored is called A BOOK OF FIELDS, which is a short story anthology inspired by towns in the WMASS area.

You can find his books on Amazon and www.billiasbreslauwriters.com

THE ZEN TIME TRAVELER is "a journey, a spiritual exploration, and a mediation on the ways time, perception, and devotion intersect," says booklife.com.

To contact Stephen Billias visit www.billiasbreslauwriters.com

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yWrite Host Angela Grout's books can be found on Amazon, and www.angelamgrout.com

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The link to watch Eleanor Powell's film clip from the Broadway Medley of 1936 is here: https://youtu.be/bBEqK91saw0?si=97d01-sSpDouhaNQAuthor Lisa Royere shares the inspiration and the reason why it took her many years to complete the biography of Celebrity Dancer of the Golden Age Movies. One of the best and fastest tap dancers ever, Eleanor Powell was BORN TO DANCE, and that is what her Biography is called.Author Lisa Royere discusses the process of co-writing this Biography with Paula Broussard, and why even with her personal relationship with Eleanor Powell, they still have a lot of research to do to verify information in this book.Lisa Royere became a biographer for many reasons and she shares that on this episode. She is presenting her work within the book ELEANOR POWELL: BORN TO DANCE at the Columbus Moving Picture Show, as well as has presented at the 2025 TCM Classic Film Festival. On May 28, 2026, she will be in SPRINGFIELD, MA presenting even more behind this story because Eleanor Powell was born in Springfield, took her first dance classes in Springfield, and danced her last dance in Springfield. As the yWrite show is recorded in Agawam, MA, the town across the river from Springfield, yWrite Host Angela Grout is more than excited to present this episode for Eleanor's ties to Springfield and Angela's own love of dance. (FYI, Angela was a dancer for over 31 years, teacher at the MaryAnn Studio of Dance for over 12, and her favorite style of dance is tap...thus making Eleanor Powell a huge role model!)The book ELEANOR POWELL: BORN TO DANCE can be purchased on Amazon or at www.kentuckypress.comFor more information on Author Lisa Royere and Paula Broussard, To learn more about ELEANOR POWELL and follow the story of her Biography, subscribe to the FaceBook page at:www.facebook.com/eleanorpowell.bioand watch more of Eleanor's Amazingly Talented Dances on youtube at:www.youtube.com/@eleanorbowellborntodance.comRead more about this book with G Michael Dobbs at https://medium.com/@gordeonmdobbs/tribute-to-dancer-eleanor-powelll-will-be-presented-may-28-dd744a6ebd61yWrite Host Angela Grout's novels are available on Amazon and at www.angelamgrout.comIf you want to be a guest on yWrite, visit www.y-write.com.

Ideas for stories often come while driving, sleeping, and chatting with a friend, so how does author catch the story and develop it? This episode of yWrite shares that, along with how to create engaging characters, and market your books! Award winning Author Sandra J Howell has developed multiple book series which she balances writing simultaneously with a co-author. The Samantha Steele Mysteries explores challenges that the American Horses face, and Howell shares not only how she developed the character Samantha Steele, but just how marketing these books to audiences within the horse communities has given her the push to release a new book each year!Author Sandra Howell shares with yWrite Host Angela Grout the inspiration behind her stories, and why her ANGEL CLUB SERIES has been well received within the special needs communities. Sandra Howell passion to give children characters which are relatable, keeps her motivated to publish more stories. Learn how she researches, where she jots down her ideas, and why she's starting a new series for the over 55 community. Her funny witty and charming personality is found in all her series!Her series can be found on Amazon, and at www.westridgepublishing.comThe West Ridge Publishing's motto is "Horses heal, inspire and impact lives. Our Books capture that magic."For more information on Sandra's books and to have her at your next event, contact her at info@westridgefarmpublishing.comSandra J Howell & Courtney Vail have co-written over a dozen books. THE ANGEL CLUB SERIES, and the Adventure Series of the SILVER HOURSESHOES are just the beginning of what hopefully one day will be a made for tv story! Discover her books here:https://www.amazon.com/s?k=sandra+j+howell&i=stripbooks&crid=1FD0SNCP29T8C&sprefix=sandra+j+howell%2Cstripbooks%2C163&ref=nb_sb_noss

Author and Prolific Writer Dan Blanchard returns to yWrite to share how he makes and finds time to write. His passion to help other writers and educate audiences on his experiences is noteworthy.The author of over forty books, and working on a trilogy of TRAVEL IN TIME, sharing local landmarks, history, and wisdom within the areas of New England. Dan explains how ideas come to him and how ideas evolve into more. Writing books with illustrations, photographs, QR codes, and more make his books interactive. Learn how he has more time in his day than most and you can too!His series GRANDDADDY's SECRETS includes a book called SELLING MORE BOOKS IN 30 DAYS...he has so many secrets to writing, publishing, and making time to share stories.His TRAVEL IN TIME TRILOGY shares hidden day trips, stories, lessons, and is evolving to do more!Daniel Blanchard's books are available on Amazon and on his website www.granddaddyssecrets.comTo learn more about yWrite Host Angela Grout and her books, visit www.angelamgrout.com

Author, Entrepreneur, and avid sports lover Bruce Oliver has written over 39 books! Writing about life experiences, passions, and preserving history, Bruce Oliver has created book series in an assortment of genres, including: Historical Mystery Novels, Traveling, Recipes, Academia Studies, and more.Bruce Oliver's books are just the stepping stone to reach audiences. Many of his books have evolved into podcasts, Television talks shows, and supplements for home schoolers, classrooms, and curious minds.He discusses with yWrite Host Angela Grout, the process of including QR codes within his books which allows readers to expand off the page to get more information. Bruce Oliver shares how formatting books with inserting photographs, QR codes, quotes, and prose is a labor of love. After over 39 books, he is an expert!His most recent release ONE POT & LIFE HACKS, is his most personal endeavor as it shares his favorite and famous recipes, along with personal memories of his life around those meals. Researching history about the towns he lives near and the places he travels to is his passion. Whether writing fiction or nonfiction, Bruce preserves moments of history within his books. Within his MAYA'S MARVELOUS STORIES OF ADVENTURES, he shares historical facts about his hometown Enfield CT and reincarnates the former mills of CT, and the history of the landscape within the stories. ES CHRISTY is his pen name for those mystery books, influenced by Agatha Christy, Sherlock Holmes, and his family. Picking a pen name has purpose!His SENSATIONAL SERIES shares his journey of taking cruises, written to share his experience and help plan your own. That series even has Scratch & Sniff pages! The same great advice is shared in his DESTINATION SERIES, where he shares not only history, helpful facts, and personal stories in the various countries he has traveled to. As the owner of a soccer team in Ireland, and several ROKU Television channels in the USA, Bruce Oliver is extremely creative, and his diversity is all part of who he is. It is no wonder he was given a Lifetime Achievement Award!His books can all be found on Amazon, and at https://shop.bruceloliver.com/collectionsLearn about his television channels at https://shop.bruceloliver.com/To contact Bruce about his many projects or to have him do a book talk/presentation, contact him at bruce@bruceoliver.comyWrite Host Angela Grout's books are also on AMAZON and available at www.angelamgrout.comLearn how you can be a guest on yWrite at www.y-write.com

Families share stories and when your family shares their experience especially at wartime, it becomes part of your voice too. Author Catharina Coenen knew she carried the voices and stories of her mom, gram, and aunt- how to write them was another story which we explore on this episode of yWrite.Lean how Catharina failed at getting an agent but succeeded at publishing her novel UNEXPLODED ORNANCE. Her book won the Restless Book Publishing Award for New Immigrant Writers and got her a publishing deal!yWrite Host Angela Grout and Author Catharina Coenen discuss the process of writing memoir in another's voice and how important it is to authentically get the voice, the story, and the historic facts proper.Catharina shares the benefit of what a writing group does for an author. As a member of the IWWG- International Women Writers Guild, and several online writers groups and in person, these communities provided her with guidance to complete her book.Purchase her book at www.bookshop.org or on Amazon, Ingram Sparks, or at her website www.catharinacoenen.coAmazon link for UNEXPLODED ORNANCE is https://a.co/d/)eRvptqgAuthor Angela Grout's novels are also available on Amazon and at www.angelamgrout.comTo learn how you can be a guest on yWrite, visit www.y-write.com