Sitting down with Teri Stevens, author of Makenzie's Ring, a cozy middle-grade summer camp mystery about friendship, family, and the choices we make. We talk about process, writing in community, what it's like to hold your book for the first time, and the unending hustle of marketing.

The journey of writing the fiction series The Path That Takes Us Home. In this episode: I share the recording of my launch event, complete with a reading, fun tidbits, and a live music performance!

Sitting down with April Sunshine, author of Sparrow (Into the Grey Book 1), a cozy fantasy about identity, friendship, and the courage to choose your own path. We talk about process, what it's like to release a book when you're out of the country, support systems, what to look forward to in the series, and the trend of smut in fantasy.

Sitting down with Nick Perry, author of Broken Water, the fascinating story of an atheist who wants to become a priest. We talk about the upcoming release of his debut novel, fostering a love of imagination and books in the young, the merits of a library, identity, Canada's role in literacy and so much more!

On Wednesday, December 11, over a live Zoom event, the eight shortlisted writers from the Sticks & Stones anthology contest hosted by Blank Spaces Magazine and Chicken House Press each shared a portion of their selected stories and then learn who was the grand prize winner of the $300+ cash prize.

First Friday is all about telling a personal story from my own life in an effort to allow you to get to know the person behind Chicken House Press a little better. This is a story about how a penpal taught me to be myself.

Sitting down with Crystal Heidel, owner of Byzantium Sky Press and author of Still Life In Blood. We talk about perception, marketing, author expectations, reading for pleasure, capacity, self-doubt, reciprocal partnerships, being loud, the tension between being an author and a publisher, and so much more!

First Friday is all about telling a personal story from my own life in an effort to allow you to get to know the person behind Chicken House Press a little better. This is a story about a mistake I made (for love) and what it cost me.

The journey of writing the fiction series The Path That Takes Us Home. In this episode: where I’ve been, delivering a $100K presentation, crying over Joni Mitchell, beta readers, and taking up space.

First Friday is all about telling a personal story from my own life in an effort to allow you to get to know the person behind Chicken House Press a little better. This is a story about a performance art event I attended and how it changed me.

The journey of writing the fiction series The Path That Takes Us Home. In this episode: backing up your work, beta readers, author websites, imposter syndrome, and a little lullaby.

The journey of writing the fiction series The Path That Takes Us Home. In this episode: progress, accountability partners, projected goals, setting 5 year intentions, and my ideal freedom-based business.

First Friday is all about telling a personal story from my own life in an effort to allow you to get to know the person behind Chicken House Press a little better. This is a quick little tale about a station wagon, a kid on a bike, and the moment those two came together.

The journey of writing the fiction series The Path That Takes Us Home. In this episode: new writing friends, what I'm learning, what is this podcast even for, and my new strategic approaching to this space PLUS a clip from a call with podcasting and vocal coach, Lauren Best.

Sitting down with J.T. Maxwell, author of Red Brick Road, an irreverent, vulgar, hilarious, and moving romp through Oz. We talk about the upcoming release of his debut novel, the process of writing and querying, how to swear well, preparing for reviews, his book tour, and so much more!

The journey of writing the fiction series The Path That Takes Us Home. In this episode: exploring the site of an abandoned Cold War nuclear bunker.

The journey of writing the fiction series The Path That Takes Us Home. In this episode: authors who inspire me, world building, and comp titles.

First Friday is all about telling a personal story from my own life in an effort to allow you to get to know the person behind Chicken House Press a little better. This is a quick little tale about a fifth grade crush.

The journey of writing the fiction series The Path That Takes Us Home. In this episode: figuring out what genre I'm writing in and the power of community writing events

The journey of writing the fiction series The Path That Takes Us Home. In this episode: what I learned on my writing retreat.