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4 episodes with kj waters
2 episodes with kj waters
2 episodes with kj waters
2 episodes with kj waters
We here at the “Amateur Hour” invite writers to join us to chat about the craft of writing. This week, KJ Waters shares her journey as a writer, detailing her experiences from the initial inspiration sparked by natural disasters to the challenges of marketing her books. She discusses the evolution of her writing process, the importance of planning in a series, and the influence of her favorite authors.She began her writing journey in 2005, spurred by the dramatic backdrop of four major hurricanes striking Florida shortly after she moved there with her young children. This tumultuous period ignited her creativity, leading her to explore the idea of time travel, inspired by her love for Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series. KJ realized that the excitement of hurricanes intertwined with time travel could form the basis of a captivating narrative. She spent ten years crafting what she initially thought would be a single book. However, as she shared her ideas with friends, they encouraged her to expand her story into a series. KJ also reflects on the balance between creativity and the business side of writing, offering insights into the realities of being an independent author. The discussion culminates in a fun segment where KJ answers unique questions about her life and writing philosophy, leaving listeners with valuable takeaways about the writing journey.You can learn more about KJ and access her books at her website: https://www.kjwaters.com/Her books are available at Amazon, and her social media includes Facebook, TikTok, and Twitter/X. +++Cassidy Carson and JT Hume (“CC & JT”) are independent writers, publishers, and co-owners of Two Moore Books, LLC out of Carson City, Nevada, USA. Our human-authored book catalog can be found on our bookstore and the major platforms. Our podcast, “The CC and JT Amateur Hour,” has recorded hundreds of episodes, and our mission is to “help writers write.”Two of our books were “Finalists” in the 2025 Independent Author Network Book of the Year Awards. We received the 2024 Women in Podcasting Award in the “Best Authors and Books Podcast” category from the Women Podcasters Network. We support the Nevada Author Network with the Sierra Arts Foundation out of Reno, Nevada.New and current newsletter subscribers can receive a free epub or PDF of “Finding Salvation Part One” by subscribing to our newsletter! Reach out to us via our Contact Page for more information. You can also read our books for free through your local library.Our Website: www.carsonhume.comWho We are: https://carsonhume.com/about/Our Books: https://carsonhume.com/books-2/Our bookstore: https://carsonhume.square.site/Our Business: https://twomoorebooks.com/For those who listen on their way to work, we are on these fine podcast platforms: Spotify, Apple, Pocket Casts, and Radio Public.Note: Two Moore Books, LLC does not receive financial compensation for promoting third-party businesses and websites. We are speaking to our specific experiences. Your mileage may vary.please buy us coffee!
MEET THE AUTHOR Podcast – Episode 35Aired Wednesday December 1, 2021 at 7 PM ET (US)FEATURING Science Fiction/Time Travel Author KJ WATERS.
In her novel, Stealing Time, KJ Waters takes readers on a wild, adventurous ride of storm survival and time travel. Set in the midst of the relentless 2004 Hurricane Season in the state of Florida, Stealing Time tells the riveting story of Ronnie Andrews and her best friend, Stephanie McKay, as they scramble to prepare for Hurricane Charley, which is bearing down on Orlando. During the peak of the storm Ronnie is hurtled back in time to eighteenth-century London where she is caught in a web of superstition, deception, and lies in a life and death struggle to return to her own time.
In her novel, Stealing Time, KJ Waters takes readers on a wild, adventurous ride of storm survival and time travel. Set in the midst of the relentless 2004 Hurricane Season in the state of Florida, Stealing Time tells the riveting story of Ronnie Andrews and her best friend, Stephanie McKay, as they scramble to prepare for Hurricane Charley, which is bearing down on Orlando. During the peak of the storm Ronnie is hurtled back in time to eighteenth-century London where she is caught in a web of superstition, deception, and lies in a life and death struggle to return to her own time.
In her novel, Stealing Time, KJ Waters takes readers on a wild, adventurous ride of storm survival and time travel. Set in the midst of the relentless 2004 Hurricane Season in the state of Florida, Stealing Time tells the riveting story of Ronnie Andrews and her best friend, Stephanie McKay, as they scramble to prepare for Hurricane Charley, which is bearing down on Orlando. During the peak of the storm Ronnie is hurtled back in time to eighteenth-century London where she is caught in a web of superstition, deception, and lies in a life and death struggle to return to her own time.
K.J. Waters has a Master’s in Business and over 15 years of experience in the marketing field. Before quitting her job to raise a family and work on writing she was the Director of Marketing and communications for a national behavioral healthcare company. The second book in the Stealing Time series, Shattering Time, was just published on June 27, 2017 and the next day reached #6 on the UK Amazon site, and was #2 as a hot new release for one category, seating neatly after Michael Crichton’s Dragon Teeth. In addition to her writing, she is the CEO of Blondie’s Custom Book Covers and the co-host of the popular podcast Blondie and the Brit.
K.J. Waters has a Master’s in Business and over 15 years of experience in the marketing field. Before quitting her job to raise a family and work on writing she was the Director of Marketing and communications for a national behavioral healthcare company. The second book in the Stealing Time series, Shattering Time, was just published on June 27, 2017 and the next day reached #6 on the UK Amazon site, and was #2 as a hot new release for one category, seating neatly after Michael Crichton’s Dragon Teeth. In addition to her writing, she is the CEO of Blondie’s Custom Book Covers and the co-host of the popular podcast Blondie and the Brit.
K.J. Waters has a Master’s in Business and over 15 years of experience in the marketing field. Before quitting her job to raise a family and work on writing she was the Director of Marketing and communications for a national behavioral healthcare company. The second book in the Stealing Time series, Shattering Time, was just published on June 27, 2017 and the next day reached #6 on the UK Amazon site, and was #2 as a hot new release for one category, seating neatly after Michael Crichton’s Dragon Teeth. In addition to her writing, she is the CEO of Blondie’s Custom Book Covers and the co-host of the popular podcast Blondie and the Brit.
Join us for part two of the Blondie and the Brit Author Round Table with seasoned authors Kerry Schafer (A.K.A. Kerry Ann King), Camille Di Maio, Amy Quick Parrish, Kim Hunt Harris, and Melody Robinette along with your hosts Suzanne Kelman and KJ Waters. What an inspiring episode with advice and suggestions as varied as the authors we've gathered from our group launch team. Guaranteed to light a fire under any author no matter what your state of mind. This episode we talk about what rituals we go through to prep for our writing sessions and we offer encouragement and inspiration for our author pals listening to the show.
Ever wonder what makes a great book cover? This week we revisit a very informative podcast where we interview our very own KJ Waters and her business partner, Jody Smyers. Together they have a book cover business called Blondie's Custom Book Covers. In this episode we discuss Suzanne's first book cover, that KJ and Jody designed, as an example of what elements to consider when hiring someone to create a book cover for you. As the very first thing your readers will see, your cover is a crucial part of packaging your book.
KJ Waters, author and podcaster, returns to the show! She talks about surviving hurricanes, her novel [**_Stealing Time_**](http://amzn.to/2d15Fp2), and her first year as co-host of [_ **Blondie and the Brit** _](http://www.blondieandbrit.com/http://www.blondieandbrit.com/).
Martin's guests this week are the hosts of the podcast _**[Blondie and the Brit](http://blondieandbrit.podbean.com/)**_, KJ Waters and Suzanne Kelman. KJ and Suzanne talk with Martin about writing, podcasting, and how they started their collaboration.
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