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Writing and Editing

Jennia D'Lima

Writing and Editing is a podcast for authors that takes a whole-person approach to everything related to writing and editing. Listen in each Thursday for a new twenty-five-minute episode with an author or industry expert. All episodes are freely available in audio wherever you get podcasts. Hosted by Jennia D'Lima

The podcast was founded by Wayne Jones on January 7, 2022; was co-hosted by Wayne and Jennia D’Lima from October 9 to December 15, 2023; and since then, it has been hosted by Jennia

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#399
Thursday · 31 min
399. Writing About Real Life Adventures, with Tom French
Send us Fan Mail Mountaineer, adventurer, and author Tom French discusses how he transformed his life experiences into a thrilling memoir, giving tips and behind-the-scenes knowledge on how you can do the same. ▬ Learn more about Tom's fascinating adventures on his website: https://tomfrenchauthor.com/ Discover everything with your own copy of The Gap Years: https://tomfrenchauthor.com/books/the-gap-years/ Connect with Tom and subscribe to his newsletter for more updates: https://tomfrenchauthor.com/contact/ https://tomfrenchauthor.com/newsletter-blog/
#398
August 20 · 30 min
398. A Not-So-Distant Future: World Building Advice, with Justin C. Key
Send us Fan Mail Psychiatrist, author, and speaker Justin C. Key stops in to discuss world building for near-future science fiction stories, as well as what the increasing use of AI means for sci-fi novelists and the rest of the world alike. ▬ Find more of Justin's insights on his website: https://www.justinckey.com/ Grab your own copy of his latest gripping collection, The World Wasn't Ready For You: https://www.justinckey.com/my-work Continue your sci-fi deep dive on Justin's socials: https://www.tiktok.com/@justinckey https://x.com/justinkey_md
#397
August 13 · 25 min
397. The Rise of AI . . . and the Problems That Have Been Ignored, with J.A. Merkel
Send us Fan Mail Author J.A. Merkel is on this week to discuss using AI in storytelling, why it has more drawbacks than benefits, and the secret ingredient that AI-generated stories are missing compared to their human-made counterparts. ▬ Learn more about J.A.'s own story on his website: https://jamerkel.com/about-ja-merkel/ Get your copy of The Forth Portal and his other riveting stories here: https://jamerkel.com/ Keep up with all things J.A. on his socials: https://www.instagram.com/jamerkel_author https://www.facebook.com/jamerkelauthor
#396
August 6 · 28 min
396. A Picture's Worth a Thousand Words: Graphic Novels, with Emil Wilson
Send us Fan Mail Artist, illustrator, and art director Emil Wilson is here this week to discuss the beauty of graphic novels, the fickleness of memory, and to pass on wisdom that could help change your perspective to achieve your goals. ▬ Peruse Emil's website and check out his comics: https://emilwilsonart.com/ Check out some of his other illustration work and preorder a copy of The Nightingales: https://emilwilsonart.com/new-page-4-2 https://emilwilsonart.com/new-cover-page-2 Keep up with Emil's talent on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilwilsonart/
#395
July 30 · 29 min
395. The Path Not Taken: Exploring the Past's "What Ifs", with Stephanie Mack
Send us Fan Mail Author and public speaker Stephanie Mack stops by to talk about her latest novel, Twenty Something Else, how she was able to explore her main character's past while also experiencing personal growth in the present, and why weaving together these elements made her story stronger. ▬ Check out Stephanie's website: https://www.stephaniemack.com/ See what the buzz is about with your own copy of Twenty Something Else: https://www.stephaniemack.com/books Read her article in People: https://people.com/stephanie-mack-married-21-now-40-love-essay-exclusive-11991592 Find more of Stephanie's introspective work on her socials: https://www.facebook.com/StephanieNicoleMack/ https://www.instagram.com/stephanienmack/
#394
July 23 · 31 min
394. Writing About Unexpected Heroes in Fiction, with Roseanna White
Send us Fan Mail Historian, author, and returning guest Roseanna White is back to discuss having main characters who don't follow the usual hero archetype while also sharing an intriguing insight into the history of espionage. ▬ Stop by Roseanna's website: https://www.roseannamwhite.com/ Find your next read in her catalogue: https://www.roseannamwhite.com/books Learn all sorts of fascinating history from Roseanna's socials: https://www.facebook.com/RoseannaMWhite/ https://www.instagram.com/RoseannaMWhite/
#393
July 16 · 29 min
393. After the Vows: The Appeal of the Forced Proximity Trope, with Jenelle Hovde
Send us Fan Mail Author Jenelle Hovde returns to discuss her newest book, The Light of Stars, the tropes of forced proximity and arranged marriage, and why these unlikely romances make our hearts flutter. *Giveaway Information!* Win a copy of the freshly released The Light of Stars (paperback for U.S. participants and Kindle format for international entries) as well as some art prints! To enter, message Jennia or Jenelle about the giveaway on your preferred platform within a week of this episode airing! They will choose the winner who will receive these can't-miss prizes! ▬ Check out Jenelle's website: https://jenellehovdeauthor.com/ Get your copy of The Light of Stars and her other books: https://jenellehovdeauthor.com/books/ Learn more of Jenelle's work on her socials: https://www.instagram.com/jenellehovdeauthor/ https://www.facebook.com/people/Jenelle-Hovde-Author/61554089264950/
#392
July 9 · 24 min
392. The Perfect Combination: Speculative Fiction and Real-World Issues, with Liz Shipton
Send us Fan Mail Author, pirate, and return guest Liz Shipton stops by to talk about engaging in real-world issues through speculative fiction with a focus on humor and female rage, and how those aspects impacted the overall message of her story. ▬ Check out Liz's fantastical adventures on her website: https://lizshipton.com/ Grab a copy of her books here: https://shop.lizshipton.com/ Follow Liz's stories further on her socials: https://www.facebook.com/lizshiptonauthor https://www.instagram.com/lizshiptonauthor
#391
July 2 · 30 min
391. The Other Side of Paradise, with Sheila Yasmin Marikar
Send us Fan Mail Author and journalist Sheila Yasmin Marikar swings by to discuss the pros of using vacation as your story setting, how you can create a deeper exploration of characters in unfamiliar places, and why it is the perfect vehicle for tension and drama. ▬ Learn more about Sheila on her website: https://www.sheilayasminmarikar.com/ Grab your own copy of the beach-y and thrilling Incidentals: https://www.amazon.com/Incidentals-Novel-Sheila-Yasmin-Marikar Check out Sheila's other ventures on her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheilaym/
#390
June 25 · 26 min
390. When Past Meets the Present: Writing Dual Timelines, with Melanie Dobson
Send us Fan Mail Writer and teacher Melanie Dobson talks about the nuances of writing dual timelines, why the connections of past and present are important, and gives advice on how to make each time period you include standout while still weaving together. ▬ Find more on Melanie's website: https://melaniedobson.com/ Check out The Lost Story of Via Belle and her other works: https://melaniedobson.com/books/the-lost-story-of-via-belle/ Connect with Melanie further on Facebook or Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/MelanieDobsonFiction https://www.instagram.com/melbdobson/
#389
June 18 · 30 min
389. Stephen King Unlocked: Into the Vault of Infamous Horror Author, with Caroline Bicks
Send us Fan Mail Shakespeare scholar and author Caroline Bicks discusses her book, Monsters in the Archive, the insights she learned searching through Stephen King's archives, and analyzes what makes us so attracted to the horror genre. ▬ Learn more about Caroline on her website: https://carolinebicks.com/bio/ Get your own copy of Monsters in the Archive for a deeper dive into Stephen King's early editions: https://carolinebicks.com/books/ Check out more of Caroline's work on her socials: https://www.instagram.com/carolinebicks/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-bicks-9081a410
#388
June 11 · 26 min
388. Hook, Line, and Sinker: Capturing an Audience, with A.A. Sekhon
Send us Fan Mail Author and educator A.A. Sekhon stops by to discuss writing openings that grab readers' attention, the best way to avoid overwhelming your audience, and how she did this in her own book, Assumptions. ▬ Visit A.A.'s website: https://assumptionsbook.wordpress.com/ Grab the enthralling Assumptions here: https://assumptionsbook.wordpress.com/shop/ Learn more about A.A.'s writing journey and historical knowledge: https://bsky.app/profile/aasekhonauthor.bsky.social https://www.instagram.com/aasekhonauthor/
#387
June 4 · 27 min
387. The Meaning of Justice, with April Reynolds
Send us Fan Mail Author and educator April Reynolds stops by to talk about her book, The Shape of Dreams, how she tackled the nuanced concepts of justice and injustice, and how other writers can also do the same in their own stories. ▬ Find out more about April's story: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/2267230/april-reynolds/ https://www.sarahlawrence.edu/faculty/mosolino-april-reynolds.html Get your own copy of The Shape of Dreams wherever you get your books: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/705380/the-shape-of-dreams-by-april-reynolds/
#386
May 31 · 29 min
386. Reconstruction: A Story of Love Enduring Beyond Life, with Lori Carlson-Hijuelos
Send us Fan Mail Author and educator Lori Carlson-Hijuelos stops by to talk about her new memoir, A Writing Marriage, the impacts of grief on her life and writing, and how she is focusing on a new period of "reconstruction" in this special episode of Writing and Editing. ▬ Learn more about Lori's journey here: https://lorimariecarlson.com/bio.html Grab your copy of A Writing Marriage: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/A-Writing-Marriage https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Marriage
#385
May 28 · 28 min
385. Treasure Hunts and Secret Missions, with Connie Mann
Send us Fan Mail Author and boat captain Connie Mann discusses creating daring adventures on the page, the allure of these treasure hunt narratives, and gives advice on how to keep the story from dragging along in between the action. ▬ Learn more about Connie on her website: https://www.conniemann.com/ Discover all of the exciting secrets within The Liar's Treasure: https://www.conniemann.com/books/ Follow Connie's thrilling adventures on her socials: https://www.instagram.com/captconniemann/ https://www.facebook.com/ConnieMannAuthor/
#384
May 21 · 29 min
384. Blurring the Lines of Fact and Fiction, with Jean Burgess
Send us Fan Mail Returning guest and author Jean Burgess is back to discuss drawing inspiration from real life for novels, when to research for accuracy and when you can fill in the lines, and how this is all blended together in the genre of retro fiction. ▬ Swing by Jean's website and grab a copy of Navigating Her Next Chapter: https://www.jeanburgessauthor.com/ Find more ways to connect with Jean on her socials: https://www.instagram.com/jeanburgessauthor/ https://www.facebook.com/jeanmburgess
#383
May 14 · 28 min
383. Discovering the Adventure of Authorship, with Marilyn McEntyre
Send us Fan Mail Author and writing coach Marilyn McEntyre stops by to discuss the little ways that can kickstart your author journey, what allowing yourself creative writing freedom can do, and how really exploring your style makes all the difference. ▬ Find more advice on Marilyn's website: https://www.marilynmcentyre.com/ Check out her wide selection of books: https://www.marilynmcentyre.com/books Get in touch with Marilyn about her writing workshops: https://www.marilynmcentyre.com/contact
#382
May 7 · 26 min
382. Uncovering Our True Selves, with Christine Hill Suntz
Send us Fan Mail Author Christine Hill Suntz is back to discuss how stakes of survival can reveal our true selves, how this can present in romance-driven plots, and how these layers of being human reflect upon some societal dynamics as a whole. ▬ Give Christine's website a visit: https://www.christinehillsuntz.com/ Pre-order The Heiress and the Woodsman now: https://www.amazon.com/The-Heiress-and-the-Woodsman/ See more of what Christine is up to on her socials: https://www.instagram.com/christinehillsuntz/ https://www.facebook.com/people/Christine-Hill-Suntz
#381
April 30 · 29 min
381. How High Stakes Settings Can Create High Stakes Situations, with Emily Listfield
Send us Fan Mail Author and editor Emily Listfield discusses the cultural obsession with elite private schools, why this is the perfect setting to build tension or expose secrets, and what can set your characters apart from the traditional private school archetypes. ▬ Swing by Emily's website and get your hands on a copy of Reasons to Lie: https://www.emilylistfield.com/ Learn more about Emily on her socials: https://www.instagram.com/emilylistfield/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-listfield-75b7b75/ ▬ The Writing and Editing podcast's very own host, Jennia D'Lima, has published a few children's books that are perfect for kids who love story time, those just starting out, and everyone in-between. Check them out below! https://www.amazon.com/Sunny-Round-Things https://www.amazon.com/House-Without-Ghost
#380
April 23 · 25 min
380. Starting from Rock Bottom: Writing Imperfect Characters, with T.I. Lowe
Send us Fan Mail Returning guest and bestselling author T.I. Lowe discusses having a main character with major flaws, how to make audiences still root for them, and why these kinds of narratives are important to write about. *CW: Discussions of addiction* ▬ Stop by T.I.'s website: https://www.tilowe.com/ Peruse her extensive catalogue: https://www.tilowe.com/books Find more from T.I. on her socials: https://www.instagram.com/tilowe/ https://www.facebook.com/T.I.Lowe/ ▬ The Writing and Editing podcast's very own host, Jennia D'Lima, has published a few children's books that are perfect for kids who love story time, those just starting out, and everyone in-between. Check them out below! https://www.amazon.com/Sunny-Round-Things https://www.amazon.com/House-Without-Ghost

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