Legion of Writers

2023 is the year! Or is it? Let's chat about goals, aspirations and how to make those dreams come true. With co-host Gladys Perez, we review the similarities between writing books and screenplays and how writing to market is a necessary evil in order to write what's in your heart.Join us and follow us us down the rabbit holes we will inevitably find. And heck, have some laughs along the way.Support the showBe sure to follow us on the web and support us though our Patreon page. You'll have access to some of the behind the scene shenanigans and get some shout outs from us as well.patreon.com/LegionofWritersPod

Being creative allows you to be the storyteller you need to be. Feed it. Discussion about the storytelling in Encanto and more. Support the show

With a new Star Wars book, The Princess and the Scoundrel, releasing August 16, 2022 we were pleased to have a chance to chat with Rebel Rising author Beth Revis about Star Wars and writing. She is a phenomenal writing coach and her words of wisdom in this podcast will serve all writers in every stage of their process.A bit about Beth:Beth Revis is a NY Times bestselling author with books available in more than 20 languages. Her most recent title, The Princess and the Scoundrel, is a Star Wars adult science fiction novel featuring the marriage and adventure-riddled honeymoon of Leia and Han. Beth's other books include the bestselling science fiction trilogy, Across the Universe, Star Wars: Rebel Rising, the dark fantasty duology Give the Dark My Love and the twisty contemporary A World Without You. She's the author of additional novels as well as numerous short stories and articles. Beth is the co-owner of Wordsmith Workshops and the author of the Paper Hearts series, both of which aid aspiring authors. A native of North Carolina, Beth is currently working on multiple new novels. She lives in rural NC with her son and husband.You can follow her at: https://linktr.ee/bethrevisSupport the show

Let's explore the other sides of our creativity and give ourselves permission to be.Not writing is okay. Being creative in other ways is amazing!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/LegionofWritersPod )

When do we find time to write? Well that's up to you. I figured on my way to my day job (for now) I'd try to give you all some tidbits, some info and maybe the needed kick in the butt for us all. Things don't have to be perfect for us to CREATE. Take advantage of what is all around you.Peace.Thank you for joining us on this ride. Follow our Patreon page and support our podcast https://www.patreon.com/LegionofWritersPodSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/LegionofWritersPod )

Listen in on a fun convo with New York Times and USA Today bestselling author B.J. Daniels.B.J. Daniels is an author of contemporary romantic suspense. She started her writing career as a journalist before selling short stories to Woman's World magazine.  She found her calling when she started writing for Harlequin Intrigue in 1995.Follow her and check out her books athttp://www.bjdaniels.comAs a fan and Harlequin junkie for over 40 years this was a fun talk we hope to do again.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/LegionofWritersPod )

Had the pleasure of meeting Soul Summoner Series author Elicia Hyder @ Space Coast Book Lovers Con in June 2021. Join us as we chat about her books, the writing process and the importance of knowing when to say ENOUGH.About Elicia:In the dawning age of scrunchies and “Hammer Pants,” a small-town musician with big-city talent discovered she was expecting her third child, a staggering eleven years after her second. From that moment on, Susie Waldrop referred to her daughter Elicia as “the blessing,” which is Southern-speak for “the accident,” albeit a pleasant one.In true youngest-sibling fashion, Elicia lived up to the birth-order standard by being fun-loving, outgoing, self-centered, and rebellious throughout her formative years. She excelled academically—a feat her sister attributes to her being the only child who was breastfed—but abandoned her studies to live in a tent in the national forest with her dogs: a Rottweiler named Bodhisattva and a pit bull named Sativa. The ensuing months were very hazy.In the late 90's, during a stint in rehab, Elicia was approached by a prophet who said, “Someday you will write a book.”She was right.Now a firm believer in the prophetic word, Elicia Hyder is a full-time bestselling writer of urban fantasy, romance, and women's fiction. Her novels have been optioned for TV and film, and are available in print, eBook, and audio all over the world.She lives (in a real house) in middle Tennessee with her husband, five children, and two (sensibly named) dogs.Follow her through her website @ www.eliciahyder.comAll of her social media links are there and links to Hydernation and exclusive content.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/LegionofWritersPod )

CL (Cheri) and I talk a bit about everything writing related with some wonderful tips about editing and stepping away from your manuscript. Crutch words? Yes. Adverbs? And much more.Cheri Roman writes fantasy and sci-fi with a paranormal edge. Cheri loves writing and thrives on the constant pursuit of chocolate. She lives happily with her ever-patient husband in the not-so-wilds of North Florida. The couple is kept entertained by their pets: Jack E. Boy the super-Chihuahua, and Pye the invisible rocket cat.Follow her on Amazon @ https://www.amazon.com/C.L.-Roman/e/B00DQZ9I68Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/LegionofWritersPod )

Had the pleasure of talking Indie with author Tracie Roberts.Tracie Roberts is a native Floridian who laughs loudest at her own jokes, ODs quite frequently on 80s nostalgia, and is happiest when she's camping with her family. She has been writing professionally since 2014 and aims to entertain her readers with stories of unconventional love shaded with a little magic and mystery. She is the author of The Destined Series, a paranormal romance and the Lantana Beach series, a sweet romance written under the pen name Macie Collins. You can connect with Tracie and Macie through their Facebook author pages--Tracie Roberts Author or Macie Collins Author--or in their shared Facebook group, the Romance Reader Rebels. Or check out their websites at www.tracieroberts.com or www.maciecollins.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/LegionofWritersPod )

Got to speak with Indie Author Gina Ferguson about erotica writing and indie publishing.In her words:I'm a mother of two and a contemporary romance author. I love to write a romance with passion, drama, a little mystery and a lot of heat. My greatest achievement in writing would be to have one of my books become a movie on the big screen or T.V. I've been inspired by many authors stories but I believe mine are unique, each one derived by my own imagination.You can find and follow her on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00M9C7UUKSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/LegionofWritersPod )

Had the pleasure of interviewing Drew Myers soon to be releasing his Tacos & Chocolate Diet. http://ow.ly/8X2950FwJ1dDrew is an enlivener, radio host, speaker, consultant and mentor (and self-acclaimed badass), who inspires others to live a bold, adventurous and intentional life.From Drew: When I walked away from my last “real” job, I put a pen to paper and realized that I had the embarrassing distinction of having 11 jobs since graduating from college...11 years ago. That's right ...11 jobs in 11 years.Awesome! (insert sarcasm)At first, I looked at this “accomplishment” as a monumental failure. I felt like a bona fide loser, and started asking self-defeating questions. The main one: “What the hell is wrong with you?!?!?!?”Then, the smoke cleared and my confidence started to return. I kept my heart open for my next opportunity and/or adventure. Well, it found me.After a lot of discussion and prayer, I have decided to finally embrace the gift that God gave me and inspire others to look at life a little differently. I started a grassroots blog, Defining Audacity, which was designed to push others to live a bold, adventurous and intentional life. I simply wrote about my life – which included learning to be a dad, giving back and trying to attack life with reckless abandon. That blog has turned into a sydincated radio show and YouTube channel. I'm also a chronic list maker. I currently have a life list that consists of 55 things that I want to accomplish over the next 555 days. I'm using this list as a road map for my #liveonpurpose initiative, which is designed around setting goals and going after them.This powerful platform also revolves around helping others. It's about living with a grateful heart and putting others before ourselves. I love sharing stories of helping other people cross things off their bucket lists, and inspiring them to “pay it forward” and help someone else.Check him out here and be sure to follow his podcast Defining Audacityhttps://www.drewmyers.lifeSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/LegionofWritersPod )

We get to talk to Nebula-award-nominated author of fantasy and science fiction Jose Pablo Iriarte about his writing process, flash fiction and more. Let's learn more about him.José Pablo Iriarte is a Cuban-American writer and teacher who lives in Central Florida. José’s fiction can be found in magazines such as Lightspeed, Strange Horizons, Fireside Fiction, and others, and has been featured in best-of lists compiled by Tangent Online, Featured Futures, iO9, and Quick Sip Reviews, and on the SFWA Nebula Award Recommended Reading List. Jose’s novelette, “The Substance of My Lives, the Accidents of Our Births,” was a Nebula Award Finalist and was long-listed for the James Tiptree, Jr. Literary Award. Learn more at www.labyrinthrat.com, or follow José on Twitter @labyrinthrat. stories have been published in Lightspeed Magazine, Strange Horizons, Fireside Fiction, and many other venues. His novel-length fiction is represented by Cameron McClure of the Donald Maass Literary Agency.You can find, follow  and contact him on:joe@labyrinthrat.comFB: facebook.com/labyrinthratTwitter: @labyrinthratInstagram: @josepabloiriarteInterested in Podcasting?Follow the link https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=815467  it let's Buzzsprout know we sent you, gets you a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan, and helps support our show.Buzzsprout gets your show listed in every major podcast platform.You’ll get a great looking podcast website, audio players that you can drop into other websites, detailed analytics to see how people are listening, tools to promote your episodes, and more.Join over a hundred thousand podcasters already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/LegionofWritersPod )

Author Kerry Evelyn joins me to talk Romance, Storytelling and more. A bit about the author:Kerry Evelyn is the author of the Crane’s Cove series, #sweetresortromance set in Coastal Maine, a Guest Author for the Cat's Paw Cove series, and several short stories that span multiple genres. A native of the Massachusetts SouthCoast, she changed her latitude and now calls the Orlando area home. Kerry loves God, books, cats, traveling, taking selfies, boy bands, sweet drinks, and escaping into her imagination. You can find her on Goodreads, BookBub, Facebook @KerryEvelynAuthor, Instagram @KerryEvelynAuthor, and Twitter @theKerryEvelyn. Visit KerryEvelyn.com to subscribe to her newsletter and learn more!www.KerryEvelyn.comwww.CatsPawCoveRomance.comwww.Facebook.com/KerryEvelynAuthorwww.instagram.com/KerryEvelynAuthorwww.twitter.com/theKerryEvelynInterested in Podcasting?Follow the link https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=815467  it let's Buzzsprout know we sent you, gets you a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan, and helps support our show.Buzzsprout gets your show listed in every major podcast platform.You’ll get a great looking podcast website, audio players that you can drop into other websites, detailed analytics to see how people are listening, tools to promote your episodes, and more.Join over a hundred thousand podcasters already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/LegionofWritersPod )

Had the distinct pleasure of talking with Kandi Steiner about romance, Indie Publishing, social media and more. If you are a writer and plan to go Indie, listen up.Kandi Steiner is a bestselling author and whiskey connoisseur living in Tampa, FL. Best known for writing "emotional rollercoaster" stories, she loves bringing flawed characters to life and writing about real, raw romance -- in all its forms. No two Kandi Steiner books are the same, and if you're a lover of angsty, emotional, and inspirational reads, she's your gal.An alumna of the University of Central Florida, Kandi graduated with a double major in Creative Writing and Advertising/PR with a minor in Women's Studies. She started writing back in the 4th grade after reading the first Harry Potter installment. In 6th grade, she wrote and edited her own newspaper and distributed to her classmates. Eventually, the principal caught on and the newspaper was quickly halted, though Kandi tried fighting for her "freedom of press." She took particular interest in writing romance after college, as she has always been a die hard hopeless romantic, and likes to highlight all the challenges of love as well as the triumphs.When Kandi isn't writing, you can find her reading books of all kinds, talking with her extremely vocal cat, and spending time with her friends and family. She enjoys live music, traveling, anything heavy in carbs, beach days, movie marathons, craft beer and sweet wine -- not necessarily in that order.CONNECT WITH KANDI:➜ NEWSLETTER: bit.ly/NewsletterKS➜ FACEBOOK: facebook.com/kandisteiner➜ FACEBOOK READER GROUP (Kandiland): facebook.com/groups/kandischasers➜ INSTAGRAM: Instagram.com/kandisteiner➜ TWITTER: twitter.com/kandisteiner➜ WEBSITE: www.kandisteiner.comWant to read one of Kandi's books? Start here with her latest release, Make Me Hate You -- an Amazon Top 30 Bestseller! ➔ amzn.to/2yBc1qY

Had the pleasure of chatting with Delilah Dawson back in May. We talked about all things writing. Do you know Delilah?Delilah S. Dawson is the New York Times bestselling writer of Star Wars: PHASMA, plus Galaxy’s Edge: Black Spire, The Secrets of Long Snoot, The Perfect Weapon, and Scorched; the Blud series, Servants of the Storm, the HIT series, Wake of Vultures and the Shadow series (as Lila Bowen), and a variety of short stories in anthologies such as Death & Honey, Robots vs. Fairies, Hellboy: an Assortment of Horrors, Violent Ends, Carniepunk, Three Slices, and Last Night a Superhero Saved My Life. With Kevin Hearne, she is the co-writer of the Tales of Pell series. Her next projects are MINE, a middle grade horror novel with Delacorte in Fall 2021 and THE VIOLENCE, a generational trauma tale set during a pandemic of random outbreaks of violence, out with Del Rey in 2022.Her comics credits include the creator-owned Ladycastle #1-4, Sparrowhawk #1-5, Star Pig #1-4, Firefly: The Sting, The X-Files Case Files: Florida Man #1-2, Adventure Time comics #66-69, Rick and Morty Presents: Pickle Rick, and Jim Henson's Labyrinth 2017 Special from BOOM! Studios, as well as stories in Star Wars Adventures #5, #6, #18, #25, and Star Wars: Forces of Destiny: Rose and Paige for IDW. Her most recent comics project is WELLINGTON, written with Aaron Mahnke of the Lore podcast.https://twitter.com/DelilahSDawsonhttp://instagram.com/delilahsdawson/http://terribleminds.com/ramble/2013/08/13/25-steps-to-being-a-traditionally-published-author-lazy-bastard-edition/

Had the pleasure during Ramadan to interview kHZ & Rez'O nanz of OrthodAkhs Sounds. We talk about writing music, writing inspiration and how loving what you do and who you are matters.OrthodAkhs Sounds combines clever rhymes with real life occurrences that take you on a journey with an itinerary set to open your eyes to the realities of racism, extremism in religion, poverty, and much more. Composed of emcees kHZ and Rez'O nanz. OrthodAkhs stays true to Orthodox Islam by bringing you 100 percent instrument free acapella tracks that will keep you on the edge of your seat.https://www.facebook.com/pg/OrthodAkhsSounds/community/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8KkmEkfG3Q9s_QtH7AE2OAhttps://www.instagram.com/orthodakhs/

Had a great time interviewing Science Fiction Author Malorie Cooper. Mal is all about inclusivity and helping writers as well. So, listen is for some tips, some fun, and where you can get even more info and don't forget to look up those kicks heroines.Malorie Cooper:Hey there, I'm Malorie--though chances are that if you're here, you already know that I'm a transgender woman and a New York Times Bestselling science fiction author. In addition, I write books to help other authors as well as speak with them at conferences about how to improve both their writing and their marketing.As you can see, writing is in my blood. During my transition (which is still ongoing) I realized that there were so any things I had gained new perspective on. Some of them were new revelations about women, some about men, and a lot about all of us.Not everyone has smooth transitions, and mine has had some bumps along the way, but overall it has been a hugely positive experience, and I want to share that with people, both trans and cis!Plus I'll explain all the crazy terms and why we have them and why I look forward to a time when we don't need them. The book is called "How Wearing Leggings Changed My Life" If you want to learn more about my science fiction books, visit: https://www.facebook.com/mdcooperauthor/And if you love fashion or cosplay, check out: https://www.facebook.com/maloriecosplayandcatsuitsSee you around!Malorie Cooper

Had the pleasure a couple of weeks ago of speaking with Saritza Hernandez, VP & Sr Agent with the Corvisiero Agency. She definitely has a way of putting a writer at ease. Listen, learn and reach out. Saritza is the Sr. Literary Agent at the Corvisiero Literary Agency and is known as the first literary agent to represent authors in the digital publishing landscape. She is also a geek with a passion for all things Star Wars, Star Trek, and Harry Potter. But her love of great storytelling is what has driven her work in the publishing industry for the past 15 years. An avid coffee-drinker with a Kindle book and audiobook obsession, she enjoys a steaming cup (or several) of strong Cuban coffee while escaping into worlds and stories from all walks of life. With a passion for romance and a strong advocate of the GLBT community, she enjoys fresh voices in Young Adult and Adult genre fiction. You can connect with her here:Twitter: @epubagentInstagram: @saritzah or @epubagentFB: @ Saritza Hernandezwww.corvisieroagency.com

Got to discuss some space fantasy, immersion research for writing and more. Please forgive the 3 sec of warble (wifi issues). Interview was conducted at the end of March 2020 so her newest release, Patchwork is avail now.So, about Elle:Elle E. Ire writes science fiction and urban fantasy novels featuring kick-ass women who fall in love with each other. Her first novel, VICIOUS CIRCLE, released from Torquere Press in November, 2015, followed by THREADBARE in August, 2019, from Dreamspinner Publications, and her upcoming release, PATCHWORK, in April, 2020. Her work is represented by Naomi Davis at the BookEnds Literary Agency.website-- elleire.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ElleE.IreAuthor/https://twitter.com/ElleEIrebuy links:https://www.amazon.com/Elle-E-Ire/e/B07XYJZQ3B/ref=dp_byline_cont_ebooks_1

Had the pleasure of chatting with Racquel Henry, owner and founder of Writer's Atelier. We talked about craft, romance tropes and so much more. A bit about her.Racquel Henry is a Trinidadian writer and editor with an MFA from Fairleigh Dickinson University. She is also a part-time English Professor and owns the writing center, Writer’s Atelier, in Maitland, FL. In 2010 Racquel co-founded Black Fox Literary Magazine where she still serves as an editor. She is also the Editor-in-Chief at VoYAge Journal and the host of The Write Mindset Podcast. Racquel is the author of Holiday on Park and The Writer’s Atelier Little Book of Writing Affirmations (Writer’s Atelier Books, 2018). Her fiction, poetry, and nonfiction have appeared in Lotus-Eater Magazine, Reaching Beyond the Saguaros: A Collaborative Prosimetric Travelogue (Serving House Books, 2017), We Can’t Help it if We’re From Florida (Burrow Press, 2017), and Moko Caribbean Arts & Letters, among others. When she's not writing, you can find her watching Hallmark Christmas movies.

Had the pleasure of interviewing my friend Jonathan Maberry. Follow him: jonathanmaberry.comOn Twitter https://www.twitter.com/jonathamaberryOn Facebook https://facebook.com/jonathanmaberryNew York Times best-selling and five-time Bram Stoker Award-winning author, anthology editor, comic book writer, magazine feature writer, playwright, content creator, and writing teacher/lecturer. He was named one of the Today’s Top Ten Horror Writers. Jonathan writes in several genres. His young adult fiction includes ROT & RUIN(2011; was named in Booklist’s Ten Best Horror Novels for Young Adults, an American Library Association Top Pick, a Bram Stoker and Pennsylvania Keystone to Reading winner; winner of several state Teen Book Awards including the Cricket, Nutmeg and MASL; winner of the Cybils Award, the Eva Perry Mock Printz medal, Dead Letter Best Novel Award, and four Melinda Awards); DUST & DECAY (winner of the 2011 Bram Stoker Award; FLESH & BONE (winner of the Bram Stoker Award; 2012; and FIRE & ASH (August 2013). BROKEN LANDS, the first of a new spin-off series, debuted in 2018. The last in the series comes out August 2020.Jonathan is the creator, editor, and co-author of V-WARS, a shared-world vampire anthology from IDW, and its sequels, V-WARS: BLOOD AND FIRE, V-WARS: NIGHT TERRORS, and V-WARS: SHOCKWAVES. And he writes a best-selling monthly V-WARS comic. A board game version of V-Wars was released in 2017. A Netflix original series, starring Ian Somerhalder (LOST, VAMPIRE DIARIES) debuted in early 2019.His novels include the Joe Ledger series from St. Martin’s Griffin (PATIENT ZERO, 2009, winner of the Black Quill and a Bram Stoker Award finalist for Best Novel; EXTINCTION MACHINE, (2013; now in development for TV by SONY); PREDATOR ONE, and others. His first middle-grade novel, THE NIGHTSIDERS BOOK 1: THE ORPHAN ARMY (Simon & Schuster) was named one the 100 Best Books for Children 2015. His standalone teen science fiction novel, MARS ONE, is in development for film by Zucker Productions and Lone Tree Entertainment. His upcoming standalone suspense novel, GLIMPSE, is in development for TV with BLACK SWAN screenwriter John McLaughlin as head writer.His horror novels include The Pine Deep Trilogy from Pinnacle Books (GHOST ROAD BLUES, 2006, winner of the Bram Stoker Award for Best First Novel and named one of the 25 Best Horror Novels of the New Millennium; DEAD MAN’S SONG, 2007; and BAD MOON RISING, 2008), as well as DEAD OF NIGHT, 2011 (named one of the 25 Best Horror Novels of the New Millennium) and its sequel, FALL OF NIGHT, 2014. He also wrote the movie novelization, THE WOLFMAN, 2010, winner of the Scribe Award for Best Adaptation; and DEADLANDS: GHOSTWALKERS, an original novel inspired by the million-copy-selling role-playing game. He also wrote the official story of teenage Dana Scully in X-FILES ORIGINS: DEVIL’S ADVOCATE.He is also the editor of the dark fantasy anthology series, OUT OF TUNE(JournalStone); a series of THE X-FILES anthologies which launched in 2015; SCARY OUT THERE, an anthology of horror for teens; and the anthologies ALIENS: BUG HUNT, NIGHTS OF THE LIVING DEAD (with George Romero), JOE LEDGER: UNSTOPPABLE (with Bryan Thomas Schmidt) and two volumes of mysteries: ALTERNATE SHERLOCKS and THE GAME’S AFOOT (with Michael Ventrella). He is also the editor of the highly anticipated middle-grade anthology, NEW SCARY STORIES TO TELL IN THE DARK, a tribute to the beloved series by Alvin Schwartz

I get to speak with Actor Gladys Perez this time around-My little sister.GLADYS PÉREZ: ACTOR & VOICE ARTISTWRITER & PRODUCERGladys has performed in theaters around the United States and Europe in both English and Spanish, including the 40th Anniversary production of Miriam Colón’s Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre, where she was directed by Ms. Colón herself. Television and film work include Ray Donovan, God Friended Me, Kevin Can Wait, and Law & Order: SVU. She is a writer and Executive Producer of Canned and as a co-founder of GLAMSA Productions, LLC, she has co-written The Apartment with Amy Garson and Melissa Capista, with more projects in the works. Proud member of SAG-AFTRA and AEA. www.GladysPerez.comFB: @TheApartmentTVshowIG: @theapartmenttvseriesTwitter: @The_ApartmentTV

I had the pleasure of interviewing Kathleen Lopez via Zoom app thanks to quarantine.From Kathleen: Creative writing and telling stories have always been passions of mine. I often say that my first book, Between the Shades of Light and Dark, initially started as a homework assignment in college that got wildly out of control. My characters are not based on anyone in particular but can exhibit particular personality quirks I've come to experience. I try to make my characters real enough for the reader to care about them; they become so real, in fact, that I become more of a biographer than fiction writer, capturing the stories of their lives. The genres of murder-mystery, crime, thriller, suspense, paranormal, and others that lie in the ‘realm of creepy’ provide such interesting canvases to explore as a writer; opening up vast amounts of possibilities. I strive to make each story a journey to be experienced. Amazon Author page: https://www.amazon.com/Kathleen-LopezWebsite: www.imkathleenlopez.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/imkathleenlopezTwitter: @imkathleenlopezIG: imkathleenlopez

Had the pleasure of interviewing Angelique Bochnak this time around. A.M. Bochnak is an award-winning author for her debut novel Fortitude Rising: Volume One of the Magical Bond Series. She is a dreamer, always looking beyond reality for her next adventure. With her head in the clouds or her eyes turned to the stars, she spends countless hours imagining new adventures and far off worlds for which to travel. When she isn’t dreaming, she writes science fiction and fantasy with her focus on epic fantasies, apocalyptic and dystopian fiction, and Gaslamp/steampunk fantasy romances. She is an American author, born and raised in southern Ohio and now lives in Gainesville, Florida.Follow her below and DM her to be entered to win a copy of one of her ebooks.http://www.facebook.com/ambochnak/http://www.twitter.com/AMKBochnakhttp://www.instagram.com/ambochnak/https://www.pinterest.com/amkbochnak/https://www.youtube.com/c/AngeliqueMKBochnak

This short episode, I get to interview a young author Celeste Kuri. Celeste is a fencer and an entrepreneur whose business Super Soaps, helps with sea turtle research. She has been highlighted for her work by the Orange County Library for Young Entrepreneurs. Plus, she writes some of the creepiest short stories around. I'll let her speak for herself. In addition, we will talk about what it means to be a writer at any age.Follow Celeste on Instagram @Celeste_Kuri

My name is Laura Perez, but most folks know me as L.E. Perez through my published works and workshops. I live in Orlando, Florida and I am an author with Palmas Publishing. My goal is to have fun, feature some writers and get some valuable nuggets of knowledge and inspiration for all of you.This episode is all about figuring out how we can balance our personal lives and our writing lives, with some helpful tips along the way and ways to keep on writing. Future episodes will include author interviews, talking genres, writing tips and more.