Loose Leaf Authors

Phyllis Hodges joins us today to talk about her living history books 8 YEARS OF UNFORGETTABLE HISTORY and GIRL POWER. This charismatic and upbeat woman shares how she got into writing and how personal it is for her. Learn more about Phyllis on her website: http://doyouphylme.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Carousel-Fit-4-Life-Wellness-Center-139201436134396/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carouselfit4life Visit https://anchor.fm/charity-bradford/support to support Loose Leaf Authors For questions or topic requests, email me at: charity.bradford@gmail.com Join the Leaf Pile on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/looseleafpodcast We are also on Clubhouse! Join us on Tuesdays for a music writing prompt and Thursdays for writing sprints. And, check out the unedited videos of our recording sessions on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/solstice1974 Intro and Outro music by Kahle von Bose Charity/River's Website: Website: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com Hillary Ann Sperry's Website: https://www.hillarysperry.com Kahle's Soundcloud RSS (get to know a different side of him!) https://soundcloud.com/kahle-von-bose --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charity-bradford/support

Dr. Vanessa Howard, award-winning educator, presenter, and author talks to us about what it was like growing up in the projects of St. Louis. She also shares her journey to getting her PH.D. in spite of having the odds stacked against her. Learn more about Dr. Howard on her website: https://drvanessahoward.com/about-us And find the book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Projects-Ph-D-View-Other-America-ebook/dp/B0971F5X3W Visit https://anchor.fm/charity-bradford/support to support Loose Leaf Authors For questions or topic requests, email me at: charity.bradford@gmail.com Join the Leaf Pile on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/looseleafpodcast We are also on Clubhouse! Join us on Tuesdays for a music writing prompt and Thursdays for writing sprints. And, check out the unedited videos of our recording sessions on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/solstice1974 Intro and Outro music by Kahle von Bose Charity/River's Website: Website: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com Hillary Ann Sperry's Website: https://www.hillarysperry.com Kahle's Soundcloud RSS (get to know a different side of him!) https://soundcloud.com/kahle-von-bose --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charity-bradford/support

We have always been here. Irishman, Damien Larkin, returns to share his next novel, Blood Red Sand coming out July 6th, 2021. We talk about war, the battle between good and evil, serving in the military, and how we all had to adjust to writing during the pandemic. Damien Larkin Links: FB: https://www.facebook.com/DamienLarkinAuthor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Damo_Dangerman IG: https://www.instagram.com/damo_danger_larkin/ Website: https://www.damienlarkinbooks.com Big Red https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NQM7W5S Blood Red Sand https://www.amazon.com/Blood-Red-Sand-Damien-Larkin-ebook/dp/B08NJ1LMC1 Visit https://anchor.fm/charity-bradford/support to support Loose Leaf Authors For questions or topic requests, email me at: charity.bradford@gmail.com Join the Leaf Pile on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/looseleafpodcast We are also on Clubhouse! Join us on Tuesdays for a music writing prompt and Thursdays for writing sprints. And, check out the unedited videos of our recording sessions on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/solstice1974 Intro and Outro music by Kahle von Bose Charity/River's Website: Website: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com Hillary Ann Sperry's Website: https://www.hillarysperry.com Kahle's Soundcloud RSS (get to know a different side of him!) https://soundcloud.com/kahle-von-bose --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charity-bradford/support

Celeste Barclay joins us to talk about writing strong, diverse characters to help us put out the best possible product. Highlights: ~Become your character ~Make sure there is growth on some level from the beginning to the end ~Think of your character as a real human being rather than some object We also talk about being an “Authorpreneure.” You can learn more about Celeste and her historical romance at the following links. www.celestebarclay.com Facebook: celestembarclay Instagram: celestebarclayauthor Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Celeste-Barclay/e/B07C7N2FHQ Visit https://anchor.fm/charity-bradford/support to support Loose Leaf Authors For questions or topic requests, email me at: charity.bradford@gmail.com Join the Leaf Pile on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/looseleafpodcast We are also on Clubhouse! Join us on Tuesdays for a music writing prompt and Thursdays for writing sprints. And, check out the unedited videos of our recording sessions on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/solstice1974 Intro and Outro music by Kahle von Bose Charity/River's Website: Website: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com Hillary Ann Sperry's Website: https://www.hillarysperry.com Kahle's Soundcloud RSS (get to know a different side of him!) https://soundcloud.com/kahle-von-bose --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charity-bradford/support

Charity and Kahle sit for the first time in almost two months to talk writing. What they're up to, their goals, and what's coming in season two of the podcast. Visit https://anchor.fm/charity-bradford/support to support Loose Leaf Authors For questions or topic requests, email me at: charity.bradford@gmail.com Join the Leaf Pile on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/looseleafpodcast We are also on Clubhouse! Loose Leaf Podcast will host writing sprints, music writing prompts/challenges, and other writing related jam sessions. So come find us, join our club, and leave us a message on Facebook about the things you'd like to talk about and what times work well for you. Intro and Outro music by Kahle von Bose Charity/River's Website: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com Hillary Ann Sperry's Website: https://www.hillarysperry.com Kahle's Soundcloud RSS (get to know a different side of him!) https://soundcloud.com/kahle-von-bose --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charity-bradford/support

Originally from NYC, Andrew Davie writes short stories in speculative fiction and hardboiled novellas in the crime genre. He also hosts the podcast "A Fistful of Faceful" which delves into the history, development, and dark heart of heavy metal. Today, he talks with us about writing, overcoming a burst brain aneurism, and why "good writing makes people feel less alone." ~David Foster Wallace Learn more about his upcoming memoir (Land of Allusion, coming June 29th, 2021) and other works on his website at: https://andrew-davie.com You can find the Happy Hour With Heather and Guests on facebook. http://www.facebook.com/groups/255344322315518 Visit https://anchor.fm/charity-bradford/support to support Loose Leaf Authors For questions or topic requests, email me at: charity.bradford@gmail.com Join the Leaf Pile on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/looseleafpodcast Intro and Outro music by Kahle von Bose Charity/River's Website: Website: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com Hillary Ann Sperry's Website: https://www.hillarysperry.com Kahle's Soundcloud RSS (get to know a different side of him!) https://soundcloud.com/kahle-von-bose --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charity-bradford/support

Today we talk with Maria Marotti about her newest detective novel, THE ETRUSCAN PRINCESS. She shares with us her journey as a writer, as well as her love for Italy, scoundrel dogs, and the joy of being able to explore your own emotions through the writing process. Check out her website at: https://www.mariamarotti-author.com You can get the book in print and Free in Kindle Unlimited on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/produckt/B07NKRLQML Visit us at https://anchor.fm/charity-bradford/support to support Loose Leaf Authors For questions or topic requests, email me at: charity.bradford@gmail.com Join the Leaf Pile on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/looseleafpodcast You can find full episode transcripts at: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com/episode-transcripts And, check out the unedited videos of our recording sessions on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/solstice1974 Intro and Outro music by Kahle von Bose Charity/River's Website: Website: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com Hillary Ann Sperry's Website: https://www.hillarysperry.com Kahle's Soundcloud RSS (get to know a different side of him!) https://soundcloud.com/kahle-von-bose --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charity-bradford/support

Jeni Fred is an author in her own right, but today we're talking about how she became a ghost writer. You can learn more about the services she provides at https://ghostwritergirl.com My biggest takeaway from this interview is that it is okay to hate a certain part of being a writer or an author. Find the part that makes you happy and be okay with hiring someone else to do the part you don't like. For questions or topic requests, email me at: charity.bradford@gmail.com Join the Leaf Pile on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/looseleafpodcast You can find full episode transcripts at: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com/episode-transcripts And, check out the unedited videos of our recording sessions on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/solstice1974 Intro and Outro music by Kahle von Bose Charity/River's Website: Website: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com Hillary Ann Sperry's Website: https://www.hillarysperry.com Kahle's Soundcloud RSS (get to know a different side of him!) https://soundcloud.com/kahle-von-bose --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charity-bradford/support

This month we got together (in the same room!) to record our music challenge. We listened to the 1st Movement of Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade, Op.35 - 1. It was played by the Berlin Philharmonic, conducted by Herbert von Karajan. You can find it here, or in our youtube playlist of musical prompts. https://youtu.be/PE6eKvsyx-8 For questions or topic requests, email me at: charity.bradford@gmail.com Join the Leaf Pile on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/looseleafpodcast You can find full episode transcripts at: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com/episode-transcripts And, check out the unedited videos of our recording sessions on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/solstice1974 Intro and Outro music by Kahle von Bose Charity/River's Website: Website: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com Hillary Ann Sperry's Website: https://www.hillarysperry.com Kahle's Soundcloud RSS (get to know a different side of him!) https://soundcloud.com/kahle-von-bose --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charity-bradford/support

Fred Rutter is a memoirist who shares many nuggets of wisdom with us in today's interview. A metaphorical road of sustaining his sobriety along with an epic road trip across the country without a road map include lessons we can all benefit from. Get out and live life. Pause and enjoy that moment. Be okay with being okay because nothing is ever perfect. You can learn more about Fred and his book HITTING THE ROAD WITHOUT A MAP at his website https://www.hittingtheroadwithoutamap.com His book is available on Indie Bound books, Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million, and Amazon. For questions or topic requests, email me at: charity.bradford@gmail.com Join the Leaf Pile on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/looseleafpodcast You can find full episode transcripts at: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com/episode-transcripts And, check out the unedited videos of our recording sessions on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/solstice1974 Intro and Outro music by Kahle von Bose Charity/River's Website: Website: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com Hillary Ann Sperry's Website: https://www.hillarysperry.com Kahle's Soundcloud RSS (get to know a different side of him!) https://soundcloud.com/kahle-von-bose --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charity-bradford/support

We did a writing to music challenge the last weekend in February. It just took a bit to get it posted for you. You can find the song we used in our YouTube music challenge playlist. For questions or topic requests, email me at: charity.bradford@gmail.com Join the Leaf Pile on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/looseleafpodcast You can find full episode transcripts at: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com/episode-transcripts And, check out the unedited videos of our recording sessions on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/solstice1974 Intro and Outro music by Kahle von Bose Charity/River's Website: Website: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com Hillary Ann Sperry's Website: https://www.hillarysperry.com Kahle's Soundcloud RSS (get to know a different side of him!) https://soundcloud.com/kahle-von-bose --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charity-bradford/support

We're excited to introduce you to the ladies from The Writer's Cookbook, another blog for writer's that you need to check out. Kristina and Ellie look at the writing process from the psychological aspects of being a writer. We touch on a couple of the 9 Surprising Reasons You Can't Finish Your WIP (I highly suggest you listen to their podcast to get the full story.) Links for today's episode: The Podcast: https://redcircle.com/shows/the-writers-cookbook Podcast Website: https://www.writerscookbook.com Kristina's Author website: https://www.kristinaadamsauthor.com Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/writingcookbook TedTalk on Flow: https://www.ted.com/talks/mihaly_csikszentmihalyi_flow_the_secret_to_happiness?language=en For questions or topic requests, email me at: charity.bradford@gmail.com Join the Leaf Pile on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/looseleafpodcast You can find full episode transcripts at: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com/episode-transcripts And, check out the unedited videos of our recording sessions on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/solstice1974 Intro and Outro music by Kahle von Bose Charity/River's Website: Website: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com Hillary Ann Sperry's Website: https://www.hillarysperry.com Kahle's Soundcloud RSS (get to know a different side of him!) https://soundcloud.com/kahle-von-bose --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charity-bradford/support

Please welcome Dan the reading dad from One Man Book Club! He talks about his website meant to empower parents and all readers to make informed decisions on what they choose to read. His "Read Happier" campaign is something we can definitely get behind. Links for this episode: Website: https://onemanbookclub.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onemanbookclub/ Let's Talk Books! Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/onemanbookclub Twitter: https://twitter.com/oneman_bookclub Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onemanbookclub/ YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3-ewHp_BGq7pQWwx3TYcqQ/videos Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/6164071-one-man-book-club 6 Tips for Picking Books You'll Love (Instead of Ones You'll Hate): https://onemanbookclub.com/2020/07/17/6-tips-for-picking-books-youll-love-instead-of-ones-youll-hate/ How to have a life AND read a lot of books: 10 tips from a busy dad: https://onemanbookclub.com/2018/04/12/how-to-have-a-life-and-read-a-lot-of-books-10-tips-from-from-a-busy-dad/ For questions or topic requests, email me at: charity.bradford@gmail.com Join the Leaf Pile on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/looseleafpodcast You can find full episode transcripts at: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com/episode-transcripts And, check out the unedited videos of our recording sessions on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/solstice1974 Intro and Outro music by Kahle von Bose Charity/River's Website: Website: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com Hillary Ann Sperry's Website: https://www.hillarysperry.com Kahle's Soundcloud RSS (get to know a different side of him!) https://soundcloud.com/kahle-von-bose --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charity-bradford/support

This is a follow up to "Searching for Authentic," an episode from six months ago where I asked "Why am I doing this?" I'm slowly learning where my boundaries are and when I need to say no, but there's still room to grow. I also forgot to mention it in the podcast, but don't forget to visit, like, and comment on our facebook page in order to win a copy of HOOKED by Les Edgerton. Contest runs all month, February 2021. For questions or topic requests, email me at: charity.bradford@gmail.com Join the Leaf Pile on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/looseleafpodcast You can find full episode transcripts at: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com/episode-transcripts And, check out the unedited videos of our recording sessions on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/solstice1974 Intro and Outro music by Kahle von Bose Charity/River's Website: Website: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com Hillary Ann Sperry's Website: https://www.hillarysperry.com Kahle's Soundcloud RSS (get to know a different side of him!) https://soundcloud.com/kahle-von-bose --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charity-bradford/support

The new year is settling in but what about your writing habits. I've found mine lagging, but I think I've found the reason. This week we look at discovering your story worthy problem. Once you figure this out, it's much easier to find the starting point for your story, among other things. Listen to the end to learn how to win one of two copies of Hooked by Les Edgerton. This giveaway will be open until Feb 28th, 2021. To win, like our facebook page (see link below), and comment on the top pinned giveaway post. You can find full episode transcripts at: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com/episode-transcripts For questions or topic requests, email me at: charity.bradford@gmail.com Join the Leaf Pile on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/looseleafpodcast Check out Hooked by Les Edgerton: https://www.amazon.com/Hooked-Write-Fiction-Grabs-Readers/dp/1582974578 Intro and Outro music by Kahle von Bose Charity/River's Website: Website: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com Hillary Ann Sperry's Website: https://www.hillarysperry.com Kahle's Soundcloud RSS (get to know a different side of him!) https://soundcloud.com/kahle-von-bose --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charity-bradford/support

How do you get into audiobook narrating? Today, Benjamin Fife talks about the relationship between author, narrator, and reader. You can learn more about him as well as the 40+ books he's recorded on his website:https://www.bennyfifeaudio.com You can find full episode transcripts at: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com/episode-transcripts For questions or topic requests, email me at: charity.bradford@gmail.com Intro and Outro music by Kahle von Bose Charity/River's Website: Website: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com Hillary Ann Sperry's Website: https://www.hillarysperry.com Kahle's Soundcloud RSS (get to know a different side of him!) https://soundcloud.com/kahle-von-bose --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charity-bradford/support

Another music challenge in on the record. This time we listened, and then wrote, to Miracles by the Piano Guys (link below). Listen and use it as a prompt to jump start your own writing. Miracles: https://youtu.be/TK8UYejtF2o You can find full episode transcripts at: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com/episode-transcripts For questions or topic requests, email me at: charity.bradford@gmail.com Intro and Outro music by Kahle von Bose Charity/River's Website: Website: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com Hillary Ann Sperry's Website: https://www.hillarysperry.com Kahle's Soundcloud RSS (get to know a different side of him!) https://soundcloud.com/kahle-von-bose --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charity-bradford/support

Happy new year, happy new goals and plans. Today we talk a bit about what makes a story believable through the lens of our genres and in general. We also loved the writing challenge Kahle issued last month so much that we're doing it again. Follow the link to listen to the song and take the writing challenge with us: https://youtu.be/TK8UYejtF2o You can find full episode transcripts at: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com/episode-transcripts Join us on The Leaf Pile Writer Support group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/736317783967728 For questions or topic requests, email me at: charity.bradford@gmail.com Intro and Outro music by Kahle von Bose Charity/River's Website: Website: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com Hillary Ann Sperry's Website: https://www.hillarysperry.com Kahle's Soundcloud RSS (get to know a different side of him!) https://soundcloud.com/kahle-von-bose --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charity-bradford/support

For the last podcast of the year, we have guest podcaster, Adam Bradford, with his first ever podcast. He reads "Instinct", a short story by Charity Bradford from 2015, and gives his commentary on it. This podcast was his final assignment for his first college English class. NOTE: We decided not to do a Patreon at this time, so disregard those comments in the podcast. You can find full episode transcripts at: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com/episode-transcripts For questions or topic requests, email me at: charity.bradford@gmail.com Intro and Outro music by Kahle von Bose Charity/River's Website: Website: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com Hillary Ann Sperry's Website: https://www.hillarysperry.com Kahle's Soundcloud RSS (get to know a different side of him!) https://soundcloud.com/kahle-von-bose --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charity-bradford/support

Join us as we talk to Ryburn Dobbs about his new crime novel, THE COMFORT OF DISTANCE. Ryburn Dobbs taught biological anthropology and forensic anthropology at several colleges throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and spent ten years as a forensic anthropologist, working dozens of death investigations. In addition to his anthropological pursuits, Ryburn also worked as an investigative analyst specializing in homicides and unsolved cases. Learn more about the novel at: https://www.ryburndobbs.com NOTE: The reference to our Patreon is no longer applicable. We decided we don't need one at this time so did not launch it. You can find full episode transcripts at: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com/episode-transcripts For questions or topic requests, email me at: charity.bradford@gmail.com Intro and Outro music by Kahle von Bose Charity/River's Website: Website: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com Hillary Ann Sperry's Website: https://www.hillarysperry.com Kahle's Soundcloud RSS (get to know a different side of him!) https://soundcloud.com/kahle-von-bose --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charity-bradford/support

A couple of weeks ago, Kahle challenged us to listen to a song, ponder it, and then to write a story while listening to is a second time. You had to stop when the music stopped. He chose the music, and today we read the results. Listen to the inspiration song on YouTube. La Cathédrale Engloutie (The Sunken Cathedral) by Debussy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=levGISzDmjs You can find full episode transcripts at: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com/episode-transcripts For questions or topic requests, email me at: charity.bradford@gmail.com Intro and Outro music by Kahle von Bose Charity/River's Website: Website: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com Hillary Ann Sperry's Website: https://www.hillarysperry.com Kahle's Soundcloud RSS (get to know a different side of him!) https://soundcloud.com/kahle-von-bose --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charity-bradford/support

This week we talk with young adult scifi adventure writer, Scott Coon. He's here to talk about he questions of science fiction, his debut novel LOST HELIX, his journey to publication, and what Phineas and Ferb have to do with his process. Transcript available at: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com/scott-coon-interview For questions or topic requests, email me at: charity.bradford@gmail.com Intro and Outro music by Kahle von Bose Charity/River's Website: Website: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com Hillary Ann Sperry's Website: https://www.hillarysperry.com Kahle's Soundcloud RSS (get to know a different side of him!) https://soundcloud.com/kahle-von-bose Scott Coon Website http://www.scottcoonscifi.com Scott Coon YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClTEIEwVV9p8LJAyhgd74nA Lost Helix https://www.amazon.com/Lost-Helix-Scott-Coon-ebook/dp/B082XTSZLQ Emotions Thesaurus and others: https://www.amazon.com/Angela-Ackerman/e/B0081BBQ7Q --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charity-bradford/support

This blog cast was recorded the day before Thanksgiving. We talk about how music plays (or doesn't) a part in our writing, how it might influence our story mood, and then talk goals for the coming week. Transcript available at: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com/how-music-inspires-our-writing For questions or topic requests, email me at: charity.bradford@gmail.com Charity/River's Website: Website: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com Hillary Ann Sperry's Website: https://www.hillarysperry.com Kahle von Bose's Soundcloud RSS (get to know a different side of him!) https://soundcloud.com/kahle-von-bose Original intro and outro music by Kahle von Bose --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charity-bradford/support

Transcript available at: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com/damien-larkin-interview Today's blogcast is an interview with Irish scifi author, Damien Larkin. He talks about how his life experiences influenced his writing as well as shares some great advice for new writers. Make sure to check out his debut novel, BIG RED on amazon. Traumatized by the effects of Compression travel, soldier Darren Loughlin holds the key to the fate of Earth's Martian colonies. With his Battalion decimated, his fractured memory holds the only clues to the colony-wide communications blackout... It's a great ride from page one all the way to the end. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NQM7W5S For questions or topic requests, email me at: charity.bradford@gmail.com Damien Larkin Links: FB: https://www.facebook.com/DamienLarkinAuthor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Damo_Dangerman IG: https://www.instagram.com/damo_danger_larkin/ Website: https://www.damienlarkinbooks.com Other Links mentioned in the podcast: Bard of the Isles (British and Irish Writer's Community): https://www.bardoftheisles.com Insecure Writers Support Group: https://www.insecurewriterssupportgroup.com Alex J Cavanaugh: https://www.alexjcavanaugh.com Dancing Lemur Press: http://www.dancinglemurpressllc.com Charity/River's Website: Website: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com Hillary Ann Sperry's Website: https://www.hillarysperry.com Kahle's Soundcloud RSS (get to know a different side of him!) https://soundcloud.com/kahle-von-bose --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charity-bradford/support

"I hate Nano!" Join us today for our version of the middle of November writing slumps. Everyone has changed their goals. What about you? You can find full episode transcripts at: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com/episode-transcripts If you have any questions or topic suggestions, feel free to email us at charity.bradford@gmail.com or find our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/looseleafpodcast AND...how do you like our new intro/outro music? It's something Kahle made up on the spot. We'll let you know when he gives it a name. Charity/River's Website: Website: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com Hillary Ann Sperry's Website: https://www.hillarysperry.com Kahle's Soundcloud RSS (get to know a different side of him!) https://soundcloud.com/kahle-von-bose --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charity-bradford/support

Today's blog cast is a report of how our first week doing Nanowrimo went. We'd love to hear how you're doing! Comment with your report, or drop us a note on our facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/looseleafpodcast You can find full episode transcripts at: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com/episode-transcripts For questions or topic requests, email me at: charity.bradford@gmail.com Charity/River's Website: Website: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com Hillary Ann Sperry's Website: https://www.hillarysperry.com Kahle's Soundcloud RSS (get to know a different side of him!) https://soundcloud.com/kahle-von-bose Music: Easy Lemon (30 second) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3695-easy-lemon-30-second- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charity-bradford/support

Welcome to the podcast of mush! What does toast, screws, ADHD, and sleep have to do with time management excuses? Listen to find out. As always, stay tuned after the podcast for a few bloopers or extra chit chat. You'll quickly note that we recorded this before Nanowrimo started. We are planning some live videos where you can share what you're doing for Nano or ask us questions on our Facebook group. Come follow and watch for that bonus content. https://www.facebook.com/looseleafpodcast You can find full episode transcripts at: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com/episode-transcripts For questions or topic requests, you can also email me at: charity.bradford@gmail.com Charity/River's Website: Website: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com Hillary Ann Sperry's Website: https://www.hillarysperry.com Kahle's Soundcloud RSS (get to know a different side of him!) https://soundcloud.com/kahle-von-bose Other Links you may find helpful: Jordan Page Productivity Bootcamp: https://productivitybootcamp.com/ How to ADHD video on Productivity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siHBuHdOhCY Highly recommend subscribing to this channel and watching the whole catalog of videos here, or just the ones interesting to you. Jessica has a great personality and is willing to be honest with her followers, to help you understand what life with ADHD is like and how you can navigate that world or help someone you love navigate that world.   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-nPM1_kSZf91ZGkcgy_95Q Art of Manliness Podcast episodes on productivity https://www.artofmanliness.com/articles/podcast-450-how-to-make-time-for-what-really-matters-every-day/ https://www.artofmanliness.com/articles/podcast-196-the-science-of-self-motivation-productivity/ https://www.artofmanliness.com/articles/podcast-257-productivity-project/ https://www.artofmanliness.com/articles/get-1-better-every-day-the-kaizen-way-to-self-improvement/ https://www.artofmanliness.com/articles/digital-minimalism-cal-newport/ -- Music: Easy Lemon (30 second) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3695-easy-lemon-30-second- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charity-bradford/support

We're gearing up for Nanowrimo while trying to deal with Imposter Syndrome. What's that? Well, it doesn't matter if you've published a couple of books. Sometimes you feel like you're doing it all wrong. You can find full episode transcripts at: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com/episode-transcripts For questions or topic requests, email me at: charity.bradford@gmail.com Charity/River's Website: Website: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com Charity Bradford's Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/Charity-Bradford/e/B00FA3QRKO River Ford's Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/River-Ford/e/B071NRRS1T Hillary Ann Sperry's Website: https://www.hillarysperry.com Hillary's Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/Hillary-Ann-Sperry/e/B07FJY2ZCQ Kahle's Soundcloud RSS (get to know a different side of him!) https://soundcloud.com/kahle-von-bose Music: Easy Lemon (30 second) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3695-easy-lemon-30-second- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charity-bradford/support

We've got a real treat for you today! Traci Hunter Abramson joins us to talk about her writing journey and how it has been different because of her previous employment. Does that sound cryptic? Well, you'll just have to listen to learn more. Traci writes a variety of genres (but mostly suspense). Her newest novel ON THE RUN was released on Oct 12, 2020. You can check it out here: https://www.amazon.com/Run-Traci-Hunter-Abramson-ebook/dp/B0881ZPKHD/ You can find full episode transcripts at: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com/episode-transcripts Charity/River's Website: Website: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com Charity Bradford's Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/Charity-Bradford/e/B00FA3QRKO River Ford's Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/River-Ford/e/B071NRRS1T Hillary Ann Sperry's Website: https://www.hillarysperry.com Hillary's Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/Hillary-Ann-Sperry/e/B07FJY2ZCQ Kahle's Soundcloud RSS (get to know a different side of him!) https://soundcloud.com/kahle-von-bose For questions or topic requests, email me at: charity.bradford@gmail.com Music: Easy Lemon (30 second) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3695-easy-lemon-30-second- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charity-bradford/support

Today we truly were three leaves blowing on the wind. We touch on several topics, most of which we've noted to build a podcast around--tropes, more nanowrimo, world building, etc. Mostly, we'd like you to join us for a good writer therapy session. That's right, join our leaf pile. You can find full episode transcripts at: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com/episode-transcripts For questions or topic requests, email me at: charity.bradford@gmail.com Lot's of links! Charity/River's Website: Website: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com Charity Bradford's Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/Charity-Bradford/e/B00FA3QRKO River Ford's Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/River-Ford/e/B071NRRS1T Hillary Ann Sperry's Website: https://www.hillarysperry.com Hillary's Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/Hillary-Ann-Sperry/e/B07FJY2ZCQ Kahle's Soundcloud RSS (get to know a different side of him!) https://soundcloud.com/kahle-von-bose Mentioned in today's podcast: https://nanowrimo.org You can find us as Charity/River, Kahle_vB, and Loose Leaf Nano group page: https://nanowrimo.org/writing-groups/loose-leaf-author-podcast Jami gold Beatsheets for Writers: https://jamigold.com/for-writers/worksheets-for-writers/ Music: Easy Lemon (30 second) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3695-easy-lemon-30-second- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charity-bradford/support

Things are a bit different today as Kahle emailed in his goal report. It also looks like we're all signing up for NANOWRIMO this year! Today we also talk about how to balance our writing and our lives. For questions or topic requests, email me at: charity.bradford@gmail.com Lot's of links! Charity/River's Website: Website: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com Charity Bradford's Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/Charity-Bradford/e/B00FA3QRKO River Ford's Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/River-Ford/e/B071NRRS1T Hillary Ann Sperry's Website: https://www.hillarysperry.com Hillary's Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/Hillary-Ann-Sperry/e/B07FJY2ZCQ Kahle's Soundcloud RSS (get to know a different side of him!) https://soundcloud.com/kahle-von-bose Mentioned in today's podcast Speagsmanatee on soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/speagsmanatee Music: Easy Lemon (30 second) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3695-easy-lemon-30-second- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charity-bradford/support

We're back! This time we're talking about how we plot (or don't) our novels. There are lots of different ways you can approach this task (or not). Check out this link for show notes. You'll see that it is part of a pre-nanowrimo series I blogged about in 2011. https://charitywrites.blogspot.com/2011/10/pre-nano-pantsing-or-plotting.html Website: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/looseleafpodcast Charity Bradford's Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/Charity-Bradford/e/B00FA3QRKO River Ford's Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/River-Ford/e/B071NRRS1T Hillary Ann Sperry's Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/Hillary-Ann-Sperry/e/B07FJY2ZCQ Music: Easy Lemon (30 second) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3695-easy-lemon-30-second- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charity-bradford/support

The podcast is short and sweet today as Hillary and Charity report on last week's goals and set new ones. Laugh with us as we discuss the recurring pitfall of "choosing" not to complete our goals. What is a realistic goal and how does that affect our peace of mind? If you have reading or writing related topics you'd like us to tackle, email me at charity.bradford@gmail.com. And, I apologize for the sound of my dogs coming in and out of the room. :D Website: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/looseleafpodcast Charity Bradford's Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/Charity-Bradford/e/B00FA3QRKO River Ford's Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/River-Ford/e/B071NRRS1T Hillary Ann Sperry's Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/Hillary-Ann-Sperry/e/B07FJY2ZCQ Into and Exit music: Easy Lemon (30 second) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3695-easy-lemon-30-second- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charity-bradford/support

Join us as we talk about the differences between men and women and how that affects the way we write our characters. Can we smash the stereotypes and discover what makes the best realistic heroes and heroines? Questions (From A Lee Martinez below) to ask while developing a character of the opposite gender: IS THIS CHARACTER OBJECTIFIED? IS GENDER BEING SUBSTITUTED FOR PERSONALITY? AM I TRYING TOO HARD TO SUBVERT EXPECTATIONS? DO I CARE ABOUT THIS CHARACTER? Links from the podcast: A Lee Martinez and How to Write from the Opposite Genders POV—https://www.writersdigest.com/write-better-fiction/how-to-write-from-the-opposite-genders-point-of-view The Four Rs of Writing Characters of the Opposite Gender-- https://www.writersdigest.com/write-better-fiction/the-four-rs-of-writing-characters-of-the-opposite-gender Being a better writer: Writing the opposite gender—https://maxonwriting.com/2015/05/18/being-a-better-writer-writing-the-opposite-gender/ Fast and Easy Guide to writing opposite gender--https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/fast-and-easy-guide-to-writing/ Range: How Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PHLNR28 Website: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/looseleafpodcast Charity Bradford's Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/Charity-Bradford/e/B00FA3QRKO River Ford's Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/River-Ford/e/B071NRRS1T Hillary Ann Sperry's Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/Hillary-Ann-Sperry/e/B07FJY2ZCQ Intro Music: Easy Lemon (30 second) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3695-easy-lemon-30-second- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charity-bradford/support

Behind the scenes of Teacher's Crush by River Ford. Learn how a friend's experience with a hoarder mom gave this small-town romance focus. Transcript available at: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com/behind-the-story-teacher-s-crush Website: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/looseleafpodcast Charity Bradford's Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/Charity-Bradford/e/B00FA3QRKO River Ford's Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/River-Ford/e/B071NRRS1T Hillary Ann Sperry's Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/Hillary-Ann-Sperry/e/B07FJY2ZCQ Music: Easy Lemon (30 second) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3695-easy-lemon-30-second- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charity-bradford/support

Hillary is back! This week we keep it short and talk about what we learned about our writing as well as our goals for the coming week. It all boils down to finding your passion and making a plan to bring it to fruition. Website: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/looseleafpodcast Charity Bradford's Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/Charity-Bradford/e/B00FA3QRKO River Ford's Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/River-Ford/e/B071NRRS1T Hillary Ann Sperry's Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/Hillary-Ann-Sperry/e/B07FJY2ZCQ Music: Easy Lemon (30 second) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3695-easy-lemon-30-second- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charity-bradford/support

This podcast is a departure from my earlier releases. It's a little more stream of consciousness while I try to discover what it means to be more authentic. The book mentioned in the podcast is titled: Not Nice by Dr. Aziz Gazipura https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36505071-not-nice Website: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/looseleafpodcast Charity Bradford's Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/Charity-Bradford/e/B00FA3QRKO River Ford's Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/River-Ford/e/B071NRRS1T Music: Easy Lemon (30 second) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3695-easy-lemon-30-second- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charity-bradford/support

Today we visit with author Hillary Ann Sperry about her brand of contemporary small-town romance. Links mentioned in the interview: Hillary Ann Sperry on Amazon—https://www.amazon.com/Hillary-Ann-Sperry/e/B07FJY2ZCQ Missouri Star Block magazine https://www.missouriquiltco.com/shop/magazine StoryMakers and Indie Author Hub Writer's Conference https://www.smiahwritersconference.com Eureka in Love series page—you can find Forgetting You (available now) and pre-order Ghost of Love https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07YNWWS2D Love Under Lockdown Boxed Set (25 short stories by 25 authors)—https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B087QTJY61 Music: Easy Lemon (30 second) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3695-easy-lemon-30-second- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charity-bradford/support

Today we talk with Johan Twiss about his I Am Sleepless series along with some of the things he is passionate about. His books are available in ebook, paperback, hardback, and some in audio. You can find Johan Twiss at his website: www.johantwiss.com Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Johan-Twiss/e/B017ARJI5I Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohanTwiss/ If you are interested in learning more about how to help combat human trafficking, check out the following organizations that are some of Johan's favorites. International Justice Mission— https://www.ijm.org Operation Underground Railroad— https://ourrescue.org Free the Slaves— https://www.freetheslaves.net Don't forget that one way you can support these organizations, or others of your choice, is by making Amazon purchases through smile.amazon.com. Easy Lemon (30 second) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3695-easy-lemon-30-second- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charity-bradford/support

Is it possible to write something that's never been written before? Today we talk about the 7 plots and 6 conflict types available for authors to work with. Full transcript available at: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com/has-it-all-been-done-before Easy Lemon (30 second) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3695-easy-lemon-30-second- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charity-bradford/support

This month's free download for my Patreon subscribers is FADE INTO ME, my young adult modern-day fairytale. This is the behind the story podcast describing how the idea came about and some fun facts about the process of writing it. Below you'll find links to my Patreon, Amazon (it's free in KU), and the full episode notes. Consider supporting me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/charitybradford_riverford FADE INTO ME is available in print, kindle, and audiobook at:https://amzn.to/2Gj7x8r Full episode transcript: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com/behind-the-story-fade-into-me Intro and Outro music: Easy Lemon (30 second) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3695-easy-lemon-30-second- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charity-bradford/support

Most of this is one on one conversations with each of my four children (ages 13-22). The last ten minutes is what it sounds like when all four of them are in the room together. Feel free to turn it off at that point. :D We had a blast making this podcast and hope you enjoy it as well. Thank you to Combined Minds Media for the loan of the microphone. https://www.combinedmindsmedia.com Lead in music: Easy Lemon (30 second) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3695-easy-lemon-30-second- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charity-bradford/support

What's it like for an author when they sit down to write? Is it always easy? I talk about my varied experiences over the last ten years of this journey from writer to published author. Transcript available at: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com/writing-scenarios Intro Music: Easy Lemon (30 second) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3695-easy-lemon-30-second- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Full episode notes available at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SveKJGvrqg0UZNu3WG06bSETbDC8NEEaTwjoMQlt2hA/edit?usp=sharing --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charity-bradford/support

The April podcast for author River Ford/Charity Bradford. This month we look at Landscape Love. How it came to be and all that jazz. You'll also get a glimpse at how my hubby sees my romance writing. Landscape Love is the free download for Patreon subscribers for the month of April. It's also available in print, kindle (free on Ku), and audiobook. https://www.amazon.com/Landscape-Love-Eureka-Book-ebook/dp/B07D81259G Transcript available at: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com/behind-the-story --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charity-bradford/support

Behind the Story: The Magic Wakes Part 2 How does the magic system work in this series? I also read one of my favorite scenes from the book. The Magic Wakes is the free download for Patreon subscribers for the month of March. It's also available in print, kindle (free on Ku), and audiobook. https://amzn.to/2UpXYtk --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charity-bradford/support

Behind the scenes of how The Magic Wakes became my first published novel. The Magic Wakes is the free download for Patreon subscribers for the month of March. It's also available in print, kindle (free on Ku), and audiobook. https://amzn.to/2UpXYtk Consider subscribing to my Patreon--http://www.patreon.com/charitybradford_riverford --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charity-bradford/support

Author podcast of Charity Bradford/River Ford. In this episode we look "Behind the Story" to learn how Charity chose her pen name River Ford, as well as how she came up with the idea for her debut romance novel, Chocolate Kisses. Chocolate Kisses is the free download for Patreon subscribers for the month of February. It's also available in print, kindle (free on Ku), and audiobook. https://www.amazon.com/Chocolate-Kisses-Eureka-Love-Book-ebook/dp/B072F72JBN Consider subscribing to my Patreon--http://www.patreon.com/charitybradford_riverford --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charity-bradford/support