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Hear us Roar

Maggie Smith
Women's Fiction Writers Association
Babe In the Woods
Women's Fiction
Grief
Unequal Temperament
Sedona
The Wild Between Us
Secret Of the Sassafras
Los Angeles
Alcoholism
The Wild Rose Press
One Tough Cookie
Woman Of Valor
The Broken Hummingbird
The Advice Columnist
Shadow Runner
At What Cost, Silence?
The Wizard Of Oz
A Deadly Game
Neena Lee Is Seeing Things

If you're an aspiring author and want insights into what's involved in launching a book into the world, this is the podcast for you. Maggie Smith, author and blogger, interviews debut novelists from the Women's Fiction Writers Association discussing not only the inspiration behind their book, but also their insights into the writing process, the best advice they ever got, and the joys and sometime... more

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Our podcast guest this week is Hadley Leggett (All They Ask is Everything, Lake Union, August 2024). We discuss the intensive research Hadley did to learn about the foster system, how she changed from first to third POV and the difference in made in ... more

This week's guest is Melissa Collings (The False Flat, Montlake/Amazon publishing, June 2024). Melissa talks about learning to filter conflicting feedback from an early writing group that stifled her flow, how she edited her debut as though it was so... more

Our guest this week is Kim McCollum (What Happens in Montana, Black Rose Writing, January 2024). Kim discusses how writing was her first love but she was told it wasn't a "practical career", how imposter syndrome interfered with her writing process a... more

This week's guest is Wendy Haller (The Flannigan Girls, Stillwater River Publications, June 2024). Because Wendy's debut centers around sisterhood, we discuss sibling bonds, birth order research, and the experts she turned to both professionally and ... more

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Recent Guests

Sheila Athens
Author of Neena Lee Is Seeing Things
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Episode: 271: Sheila Athens- Author of Neena Lee Is Seeing Things
Gayle Brown
Author of A Deadly Game
Black Rose Press
Episode: 270: Gayle Brown- Author of A Deadly Game
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Episode: 269: Olivia Sparrow- Author of Secrets of the Sassafras
Amy Hagstrom
Author of The Wild Between Us
Lake Union Press
Episode: 268: Amy Hagstrom- Author of The Wild Between Us
Kerry Freeman
Author of Sedona, a modern reimagining of The Wizard of Oz
The Wild Rose Press
Episode: 267: Kerry F Freeman- Author of Sedona: A Novel
Karen Klink
Author of At What Cost, Silence?
SheWritesPress
Episode: 266: Karen Klink- Author of At What Cost, Silence?
KJ Fieler
Author of Shadow Runner
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Episode: 265: K J Fieler- Author of Shadow Runner
Janie Emaus
Author of The Advice Columnist
Episode: 264: Janie Emaus- Author of The Advice Columnist
Cheryl Walsh
Author of Unequal Temperament
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Episode: 263: Cheryl Walsh - Author of Unequal Temperament

Host

Maggie Smith
Author and podcast host, focusing on debut novelists and their publishing journeys.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • Women’s fiction writers, how do you do it?

    If you were ever wondering how debut novelists bring their women’s fiction books to publication, this podcast should be in your regular rotation.

    Maggie Smith is a skilled interviewer, and has a knack for asking just the question I’d like to ask the author myself.

    I especially enjoy hearing about which characters were hardest or easiest to write, what worked (or didn’t) in the promotion phase, and quirky details about the authors themselves.

    As an aspiring novelist, I listen to each new episod... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Discerning Listeners
    United States2 years ago
  • Not that Maggie Smith!

    If it had the right Maggie smith it would be worth listening to, but this one is just an annoying pain in the hoo har!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Minimasony
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • WFWA Founders

    Loved hearing from three of the charter founders of WFWA and celebrating Women's Fiction Day. Thank you, Maggie!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Julia Daily
    United States3 years ago
  • Enjoyable podcast for authors

    Very helpful to hear a range of authors’ paths to publication. Audio quality could be a little better and an outro would make endings less abrupt. Definitely a podcast for aspiring authors to add to their list!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vitality UK
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Intriguing, informative and sticks to the point

    I love this podcast. Author Maggie Smith is a thoughtful reader and a close listener. She lets the interviewees talk and keeps the conversation on track. The focus is appropriately narrow: Women authors who’ve recently published their first novel, with discussion of both the book and the journey to publication. The 28-minute bite-sized segments are both filling and nutritious and I always come away feeling inspired to write, which is my number one gauge for a good podcast about writing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    snowgie
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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The mix of personal narrative and professional advice is seen as inspirational and beneficial for those seeking to navigate the complexities of launching a book.
Maggie Smith is recognized as a skilled interviewer, effectively guiding conversations that resonate with the audience's interests and needs in publishing and writing.
Listeners appreciate the in-depth insights and relatable stories shared by debut novelists, making it a valuable resource for aspiring writers.

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257: Jude Hopkins - Author of Babe in the Woods
Q: What were the remarks that those people made or that person made that improved the book?
The editor suggested changing the order of scenes to introduce the main character better, which helped garner more interest from publishers.
257: Jude Hopkins - Author of Babe in the Woods
Q: Were there other people that were kind of quirky or the wise mentor, like you said, you had in Los Angeles?
Yes, Aunt Winnie, Hadley's high school counselor, and Roxie, her best friend, are based on real-life inspirations.
257: Jude Hopkins - Author of Babe in the Woods
Q: When did you decide to start writing?
Initially it was a self-help book inspired by personal experiences, but after losing confidence, I turned it into a novel.
261: Deborah King- Author of Glory Bishop
Q: How did you learn how to do Facebook ads?
Deborah learned through trial and error and found a helpful video that simplified the process for her.
261: Deborah King- Author of Glory Bishop
Q: What was the impetus to even do it?
Deborah wanted to get the story out of her head, and it began as an intention to write a memoir but transformed into her fiction novels.

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A dedicated platform for aspiring authors, featuring discussions with debut novelists primarily from the Women's Fiction Writers Association. The content revolves around the writing journey, offering practical insights into the publication process, inspiration behind the authors' works, and the challenges faced in the literary world. Each episode provides a glimpse into both the creative and promotional aspects of launching a book, with personal anecdotes and professional advice that resonate with listeners interested in writing and publishing. This podcast stands out by focusing specifically on women's fiction and sharing experiences from new authors navigating the complexities of their craft.

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Recent guests on Hear us Roar include:

1. Sheila Athens
2. Gayle Brown
3. Olivia Sparrow
4. Amy Hagstrom
5. Kerry Freeman
6. Karen Klink
7. KJ Fieler
8. Janie Emaus

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