Good on Paper

Ever wondered what it's like to write a children's book? Find out in this episode when we sat down to chat with children's book author, Jordan Taylor Nilan, about writing, the sweetest animal friends, and fluffernutter sandwiches! Find Jordan on Instagram: @jordantaylornilan https://www.instagram.com/jordantaylornilan/ Get Jordan's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Marzipans-First-Christmas-Jordan-Taylor/dp/B0B45LGQTC/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=marzipan%27s+first+christmas&sr=8-1 Books & Bindings (co-hosted with author Alissa J. Zavalianos): https://www.youtube.com/@booksbindings3452

✨ How to Write During the Holidays! I Episode 33 ✨It's a struggle to keep up on writing when things aren't busy, let alone during the holidays when they're complete chaos! Today we're talking about some tips and tricks you can use to make sure you're able to tackle your writing goals during the holiday season! Don't forget to subscribe to our channel

What does it take to start your own editing business? And what do cats have to do with fairy princes? Find out in this week's episode of Good On Paper, when we got to sit down and chat with fantasy author and freelance editor, Austin Ryan!

✨ Married By War Buddy Read I Episode 30 ✨ Have you read the novella Married By War by Sara K.L. Wilson? Well we have! And as per usual, we had differing opinions, so no matter what kind of books you're into, we've got you covered with all the thoughts :) About the book: He's a knight bound by honor. She's a sacrificial bride. Their love cannot be. When Sir Oakensen is asked to retrieve the king's illegitimate daughter to be offered in a marriage of peace with the fae, he is hoping for nothing more than a hot meal and to keep his men alive. When Iva is told that her fate is not in the kennels raising the king's dogs, but rather to be the bride of an enemy king, she thinks her life is over. Neither of them expects love. Pursuing it could threaten two nations finally on the verge of peace. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel

This week Jennie got to chat with Lexi Dacy! Lexi is a mama, writer, and maker of cool bookish merch. Lexi shared her top tips for taking bookstagram photos, her five favorite underrated books, and just a few tantalizing teasers about the magical YA novel she's writing!

✨ Where Did Summer Go? I Episode 30 ✨ Does anyone else feel like summer happened without you? Like you just haven't been able to accomplish what you wanted? This week, Jennie and Rachel talk about how this summer affected their writing projects and how they intend to alter their plans to get more done in the fall! (Hopefully

What are the symptoms of burnout, and do we have any of them? Even more importantly…how do we cure it? This week we're diagnosing and prescribing cures for that end of summer burnout that's hitting us hard!  Make sure to follow the podcast so you never miss an episode

This week we got to chat with bookstagrammer Bethany, aka @thebookwormgirl_bethany on Instagram! Bethany is a college student, voracious reader, and personal assistant for romcom author Annah Conwell. We found out more about Bethany's favorite books, her crazy schedule juggling college, bookstagram, and her duties as an author's personal assistant. Of course, it wouldn't be a Good On Paper episode without our usual off-topic rant…so stick around to the end to find out all our thoughts on the dreaded romance trope: love triangles! (Spoiler alert: our thoughts are somewhat unpopular, and might surprise you!)

Why is summer always the busiest season? It's been a minute since we got together to chat! We dive into it all, from our summer adventures, books we've been loving lately, as well as a lot of fangirling over how great Kindle eReaders are (no, we are NOT sponsored by Amazon…but hey, we really should be, right??

This week we got to chat with author Olivia (Livy) Jarmusch! Livy is the author of clean and uplifting Christian fiction. She's best known for The Tales of Tasurella series, but she's branching out into a new princess series for younger girls!  We found out more about Livy's upcoming middle grade series, her VERY unique writing style…and of course, all things princesses! If you've ever wanted to know which princess Livy, Jennie, and Rachel would most want to be…stick around to the end to find out!

What would it be like if Rachel did an episode without Jennie? Awkwardness and sticky notes on Rachel's face. That's what. Jennie is away on vacation this week, so today's episode is a solo one from Rachel. Have mercy on her as you watch--needless to say, she's definitely excited to have Jennie back next week! Make sure to follow the podcast so you never miss an episode

This week we're chatting with fantasy and romance author, V.K. Dixon! We had such a great time picking Victoria's brain as she shared her love of writing relationship-driven stories, her intensive worldbuilding method, and all her best organizational techniques when it comes to managing writing, publishing, and all those pesky life tasks that just seem to get in the way!

What does book release week look like for Rachel? Does fake dating actually exist in real life? And what TV show has Jennie been watching WAY too much of lately as she gets her manuscript ready for beta readers? Join us this week as we catch up with each other, compare summer weather in Oregon vs. Nevada…and basically just chat about a bunch of random things! YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCN--YVJWT6cgXbJLOZ4Zmmw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodonpaper.podcast/ Jennie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennie.in.fairyland/ Rachel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/res_writer_chick/ Jennie's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jennie-Ryan/author/B0BL6H9MYC?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Rachel's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09NGGJXWK/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=b584be56-28cf-4c19-99a7-2aee76ebb3a7&store_ref=ap_rdr&ref_=ap_rdr

What comes first—the plot or the banter? Can a rom com tackle tough subjects? Join us as we chat all things rom com with our very first guest, Drew Taylor!  Drew Taylor is the author of sweet & edgy faith-filled rom coms.

Cozy academia meets hockey romance? Or what about urban fantasy meets rom com? Come find out what shiny new ideas have been keeping us up at night! YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCN--YVJWT6cgXbJLOZ4Zmmw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodonpaper.podcast/ Jennie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennie.in.fairyland/ Rachel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/res_writer_chick/ Jennie's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jennie-Ryan/author/B0BL6H9MYC?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Rachel's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09NGGJXWK/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=b584be56-28cf-4c19-99a7-2aee76ebb3a7&store_ref=ap_rdr&ref_=ap_rdr

Is it better to leave a bad review for a book you didn't like…or not leave one at all? What's the difference between reviewing on Goodreads and reviewing on Amazon? Find out what we think about all things book reviews and book review etiquette—and stick around til the end to hear our hot take on a certain indie author plea…. YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCN--YVJWT6cgXbJLOZ4Zmmw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodonpaper.podcast/ Jennie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennie.in.fairyland/ Rachel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/res_writer_chick/ Jennie's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jennie-Ryan/author/B0BL6H9MYC?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Rachel's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09NGGJXWK/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=b584be56-28cf-4c19-99a7-2aee76ebb3a7&store_ref=ap_rdr&ref_=ap_rdr

If Rachel could only have one meal for the rest of her life, what would it be? Which common farm animal is Jennie's spirit animal? Join in the craziness as we celebrate Rachel's birthday in a special episode! Find out what the schedule for Rachel's LOTR themed birthday week looks like, and stick around for a wacky “interview” in which we (once again!) get wildly off topic! YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCN--YVJWT6cgXbJLOZ4Zmmw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodonpaper.podcast/ Jennie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennie.in.fairyland/ Rachel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/res_writer_chick/ Jennie's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jennie-Ryan/author/B0BL6H9MYC?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Rachel's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09NGGJXWK/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=b584be56-28cf-4c19-99a7-2aee76ebb3a7&store_ref=ap_rdr&ref_=ap_rdr

Which epic fantasy series was Rachel obsessed with back in the day? Was teenage Jennie just as picky about books back then as she is now? Find out which YA classics stole our hearts as teens…and which current books from the genre we're loving now!  YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCN--YVJWT6cgXbJLOZ4Zmmw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodonpaper.podcast/ Jennie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennie.in.fairyland/ Rachel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/res_writer_chick/ Jennie's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jennie-Ryan/author/B0BL6H9MYC?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Rachel's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09NGGJXWK/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=b584be56-28cf-4c19-99a7-2aee76ebb3a7&store_ref=ap_rdr&ref_=ap_rdr

Do we need to have our story fully planned out before we write? Do we fill out character interviews or create a mood board? And most importantly, how do we feel about the miscommunication trope? Find out in this episode of Good on Paper! YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCN--YVJWT6cgXbJLOZ4Zmmw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodonpaper.podcast/ Jennie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennie.in.fairyland/ Rachel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/res_writer_chick/ Jennie's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jennie-Ryan/author/B0BL6H9MYC?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Rachel's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09NGGJXWK/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=b584be56-28cf-4c19-99a7-2aee76ebb3a7&store_ref=ap_rdr&ref_=ap_rdr

Is Anthony Lockwood a bad boy or just good at what he does? Which Pevensie brother is our favorite? Find out which period drama lead makes the top of Jennie's list…and what Marvel character younger Rachel was SO obsessed with that her mom printed her a sweatshirt with his face on it! YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCN--YVJWT6cgXbJLOZ4Zmmw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodonpaper.podcast/ Jennie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennie.in.fairyland/ Rachel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/res_writer_chick/ Jennie's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jennie-Ryan/author/B0BL6H9MYC?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Rachel's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09NGGJXWK/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=b584be56-28cf-4c19-99a7-2aee76ebb3a7&store_ref=ap_rdr&ref_=ap_rdr

✨Is Writing a Talent or a Skill? I Episode 15 ✨ Is writing a talent, or is it a skill that anyone can learn? We don't have all the answers for this tough question, but we had a lot of fun discussing it!  YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCN--YVJWT6cgXbJLOZ4Zmmw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodonpaper.podcast/ Jennie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennie.in.fairyland/ Rachel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/res_writer_chick/ Jennie's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jennie-Ryan/author/B0BL6H9MYC?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Rachel's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09NGGJXWK/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=b584be56-28cf-4c19-99a7-2aee76ebb3a7&store_ref=ap_rdr&ref_=ap_rdr

✨ How to Write a Book Blurb I Episode 14 ✨ Is it possible to write a book blurb without losing your mind? We think it's definitely possible, and in this episode we're going to show you how. Join us as we discuss how to write a good hook, the proper length for a blurb, and why you might want a few different variations of your blurb for different spots on the web!  YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCN--YVJWT6cgXbJLOZ4Zmmw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodonpaper.podcast/ Jennie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennie.in.fairyland/ Rachel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/res_writer_chick/ Jennie's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jennie-Ryan/author/B0BL6H9MYC?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Rachel's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09NGGJXWK/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=b584be56-28cf-4c19-99a7-2aee76ebb3a7&store_ref=ap_rdr&ref_=ap_rdr

✨Writing Rules That You SHOULD Break! I Episode 13 ✨ Should you follow writing rules, or are they made to be broken? Join us as we talk about all the writing rules we think are important…and which ones we think you can toss out the window! YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCN--YVJWT6cgXbJLOZ4Zmmw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodonpaper.podcast/ Jennie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennie.in.fairyland/ Rachel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/res_writer_chick/ Jennie's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jennie-Ryan/author/B0BL6H9MYC?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Rachel's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09NGGJXWK/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=b584be56-28cf-4c19-99a7-2aee76ebb3a7&store_ref=ap_rdr&ref_=ap_rdr

✨We Interrupt This Program for…A Writing Update! Episode 12 ✨ Is Rachel still writing 10k words a day? And what's going on with Jennie's venture into the brand new publishing world of Kindle Vella? Find out what we've been up to on the writing front lately. From fine tuning the perfect writing schedule to figuring out how much to share about your writing online, this week's episode is all about finding your own path as a writer. Make sure to follow the podcast so you never miss an episode

✨Our Favorite Book Villains! Episode 11 ✨ What makes Captain Hook such a compelling villain (and more importantly, would we date him?) Would Wickham and Lydia have had a happy marriage?  This week we're getting into all our favorite bad boys…as well as the ones we're convinced are really just sad boys! Join us as we get in deep psychoanalyzing our favorite Harry Potter villains, musing on the epicness of Tolkien's themes, and wondering just what defines the difference between antagonist and villain, anyway! YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCN--YVJWT6cgXbJLOZ4Zmmw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodonpaper.podcast/ Jennie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennie.in.fairyland/ Rachel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/res_writer_chick/ Jennie's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jennie-Ryan/author/B0BL6H9MYC?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Rachel's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09NGGJXWK/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=b584be56-28cf-4c19-99a7-2aee76ebb3a7&store_ref=ap_rdr&ref_=ap_rdr Books mentioned:  Sinking Sands by Monica Boothe  Voted Most Likely by Nicole Adair

✨ What You Need to Know Before You Self Publish! Episode 10✨ Ever wished someone could tell you what things are worth it and what ones aren't when it comes to self publishing? Then you're in the right place! We're by no means experts, and these are all just our opinions, but hopefully it can help you sort out which things to pursue before you self publish! Make sure to weigh in with your thoughts AND check out the conversation with other writers by commenting here, or on our Instagram. YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCN--YVJWT6cgXbJLOZ4Zmmw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodonpaper.podcast/ Jennie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennie.in.fairyland/ Rachel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/res_writer_chick/ Jennie's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jennie-Ryan/author/B0BL6H9MYC?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Rachel's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09NGGJXWK/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=b584be56-28cf-4c19-99a7-2aee76ebb3a7&store_ref=ap_rdr&ref_=ap_rdr

✨Do our writing environments really make a difference, or are we just making excuses not to write? Find out what we think in this week's episode of Good on Paper! Make sure to weigh in with your thoughts AND check out the conversation with other writers by commenting here, or our Instagram, or YouTube channel...links below!

✨ Our Thoughts on Book Adaptations! Episode 8 ✨ Do you have mixed feelings about book adaptations? Do you read the book first or watch the movie? Are there adaptations you actually liked BETTER than the book? Find out our answers to these questions, and be sure to give us your thoughts in the comments! Follow the podcast so you never miss an episode

✨ Why You Should Share Your Ugly Rough Draft! Episode 7 ✨ Have you been struggling to motivate yourself to write? Struggling to put words to the page? Us too! Which is why we started sharing our--very ugly, very unpolished--rough drafts with each other! And we highly recommend it! Watch the video to see why! Don't forget to subscribe to our channel

✨ What to do When Your Writing Isn't Flowing | Episode 5 ✨ Have you been struggling with writing your draft lately? Or maybe you're not even a writer, but you have a morbid curiosity about the struggles of getting words on paper? Then stick around to hear us discuss the many tactics that have helped us! Although...it's not exactly a ten step plan, and we're sorry about that

✨Episode 5: Current Reads & Medieval Rants✨ Is Jane Eyre actually a Beauty & the Beast retelling? How much kissing is in Pride & Prejudice, anyway? Come find out what we've been reading lately and ALL our hot bookish takes! Oh, and make sure you stick around til the end for a totally impromptu rant on medieval fiction!

✨Update On January Goals! Episode 4 ✨ Today we're talking about how our January goals held up as we get into February, what things we'll continue to work toward, and what goals we can let go of. Join us in the discussion of all the ups and down of goal setting, and how we're holding up under the new year pressure

✨Reader, Writer, Salesman, Cry! Episode 3 ✨ Today we're discussing the process of going from reader, to writer, to salesman as an indie author! Join us in the discussion of all the changes and learning experiences this journey has brought us! 

✨Top 5 Book Boyfriends Episode 2 ✨ Today we're discussing our favorite fictional men & why we love them!

✨New Years Goals: Episode 1 ✨Join us as we discuss our New Years goals for 2023, talking about our writing, reading and personal hopes for the year!Don't forget to follow our podcast so you never miss an episode