Expert Guide Linda Arms White on Writing From Historical Events
Dec 14th, 2011 | By Jon Bard
Linda shares tips for writing biographies and books based on actual historical events.
Author Interview Podcasts
Laura Interviews Expert Guide Kathryn Lay
Nov 19th, 2011 | By Jon Bard
Kathryn Lay has more than 1,600 — that’s right, 1,600 — publishing credits. Listen in and find out how she’s built such a thriving career!
Maggie Stiefvater’s Writing & Promotion Tips
Aug 3rd, 2011 | By Jon Bard
The wildly popular author of Shiver, Linger and Forever shares some wonderful advice just for Fightin’ Bookworms!
Writing YA for Dummies Author Talks About Her New Book
Jun 27th, 2011 | By Laura Backes
Get the scoop on writing for publishing’s hottest age group in this exclusive podcast.
Victoria Hanley on Writing YA Fantasy
Mar 22nd, 2011 | By Laura Backes
In this podcast, Laura interviews popular Young Adult author Victoria Hanley about the ins and outs of writing YA fantasy novels.
Bestselling Author Lisa McCourt on Inspiration and Creativity
May 21st, 2010 | By Jon Bard
Lisa McCourt’s books have sold more than 5 million copies worldwide, and her picture book I Love You Stinky Face is being made into a major motion picture. She sat down with Laura to discuss her creative approach, and her quest to become “The Next Top Spiritual Author”
YA Author Barbara Shoup on How to Connect with Teens (podcast w/transcript)
Sep 24th, 2009 | By Laura Backes
Listen in as Laura chats with Barbara Shoup, author of Wish You Were Here and Vermeer’s Daughter
Melissa Thomson on Writing Chapter Books (podcast w/transcript)
Jun 24th, 2009 | By Jon Bard
Listen in as the author of “Keena Ford and the Field Trip Mix-Up” tells how to create memorable characters and plots for early chapter books.
Dianne de las Casas on Storytelling and Career Building
May 14th, 2009 | By Jon Bard
Acclaimed author and award-winning storyteller Dianne de las Casas talks with Laura about how authors can become good marketers, how to treat your career as a business and why it’s important to strive for excellence.
Audio Interview with Author Jeff Stone
May 2nd, 2009 | By Jon Bard
Laura goes beyond the interview in May’s CBI in this in-depth discussion with Jeff Stone, bestselling author of "The Five Ancestors" series.
Sherry Henig on Her Experience as a Self Publisher
May 2nd, 2009 | By Jon Bard
Laura interviews an author finding success publishing her own children’s books.
A First Time Author Makes A Huge Splash
Mar 4th, 2009 | By Jon Bard
Jay Asher (13 Reasons Why) discusses how he made the top of the best seller list with his first book.
Audio Interview: J.H. Everett
Feb 2nd, 2009 | By Jon Bard
Author, illustrator and historian J.H. Everett on making books educational (and fun), how to get a children’s writing career off the ground and much, much more!
David Harrison On His Journey To Success
Nov 28th, 2008 | By Laura Backes
Laura chats with David Harrison, author of more than 70 books, about his fascinating career.
Ellen Jackson On Writing Nonfiction
Nov 28th, 2008 | By Laura Backes
Listen in as Laura discusses the craft of writing nonfiction with acclaimed author Ellen Jackson.
