<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2222113/open_sms">Got something to say? Send us a text! </a>Hey there!  If you haven&apos;t rated and reviewed the podcast yet, why not?  It really helps others discover the show, and we really appreciate your support!  In this episode of Write Out Loud, hosts Christina and Matt interview Sean Vigue, a renowned yoga and Pilates instructor with millions of followers and a prolific author of fitness books. Sean shares his journey performing in musicals, to studying at Viterbo University and pursuing a career in theater. He details his transition from theater to fitness after sustaining an injury during a production, which led him to yoga and Pilates.  Sean talks about his experience writing fitness books, including &apos;Pilates for Athletes&apos; and &apos;Power Yoga for Athletes,&apos; and the differences between novel writing and fitness writing. He also teases his upcoming projects, including a memoir and a book on fitness for kids. Throughout the episode, they discuss how creative pursuits can intertwine to enhance writing and other artistic endeavors. 00:45 Podcast Intro01:15 Guest Introduction: Sean Vigue05:28 Sean’s Transition from Theater to Fitness10:03 The Process of Writing Fitness Books18:52 Writing a Memoir26:38 Stretches and Mobility for Writers38:09 Wrap UpWhere to Find More Sean Vigue Sean&apos;s Website:  <a href='https://seanviguefitness.com'>SeanVigueFitness.com</a> YouTube: <a href='https://youtube.com/SeanVigueFitness'>YouTube.com/SeanVigueFitness</a> Instagram: <a href='https://instagram.com/SeanVigueFitness'>Instagram.com/SeanVigueFitness</a> Online Training: <a href='https://coachvigue.com'>CoachVigue.com</a> Stretches and Mobility for Writers Here are the stretches we mentioned Sean would provide to you in the show. <ul><li><a href='https://youtu.be/IsWviHg2JHs'>Yoga for Hips: 5 BEST Stretches for Hip Mobility &amp; Lower Back Tightness</a></li><li><a href='https://youtu.be/yFCq8MHSelY?si=nW40bCJpT7HI_CFf'>Restorative Yoga for Stress Relief - 10 Min Beginner Full Body Relaxation Yoga Stretch</a></li><li><a href='https://youtu.be/vPlFI83KFP4?si=gkwf2vDfoBv98q0r'>5 Stretches that Saved My Life</a></li></ul> Hey, thanks so much for listening to the podcast. We really hope that you're enjoying every bit of it, but we would love to hear your feedback.&nbsp; Drop us an email either to Matt@writeoutloudpod.com or christina@bookmatchmaker.com. We would love to hear your thoughts. What's working, what's not working. And what do you want to hear more of? Thanks so much. We really appreciate it.<a rel="payment" href="https://patreon.com/WriteOutLoudPod">Support the show</a>Find out more <a href='https://writeoutloudpod.com'>at our website</a>.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2222113/open_sms"&gt;Got something to say? Send us a text! &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hey there!  If you haven&amp;apos;t rated and reviewed the podcast yet, why not?  It really helps others discover the show, and we really appreciate your support! &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;In this episode of Write Out Loud, hosts Christina and Matt interview Sean Vigue, a renowned yoga and Pilates instructor with millions of followers and a prolific author of fitness books. Sean shares his journey performing in musicals, to studying at Viterbo University and pursuing a career in theater. He details his transition from theater to fitness after sustaining an injury during a production, which led him to yoga and Pilates. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Sean talks about his experience writing fitness books, including &amp;apos;Pilates for Athletes&amp;apos; and &amp;apos;Power Yoga for Athletes,&amp;apos; and the differences between novel writing and fitness writing. He also teases his upcoming projects, including a memoir and a book on fitness for kids. Throughout the episode, they discuss how creative pursuits can intertwine to enhance writing and other artistic endeavors.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;00:45 Podcast Intro&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;01:15 Guest Introduction: Sean Vigue&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;05:28 Sean’s Transition from Theater to Fitness&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;10:03 The Process of Writing Fitness Books&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;18:52 Writing a Memoir&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;26:38 Stretches and Mobility for Writers&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;38:09 Wrap Up&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Where to Find More Sean Vigue&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;Sean&amp;apos;s Website:  &lt;a href='https://seanviguefitness.com'&gt;SeanVigueFitness.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;YouTube: &lt;a href='https://youtube.com/SeanVigueFitness'&gt;YouTube.com/SeanVigueFitness&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href='https://instagram.com/SeanVigueFitness'&gt;Instagram.com/SeanVigueFitness&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Online Training: &lt;a href='https://coachvigue.com'&gt;CoachVigue.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Stretches and Mobility for Writers&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;Here are the stretches we mentioned Sean would provide to you in the show.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://youtu.be/IsWviHg2JHs'&gt;Yoga for Hips: 5 BEST Stretches for Hip Mobility &amp;amp; Lower Back Tightness&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://youtu.be/yFCq8MHSelY?si=nW40bCJpT7HI_CFf'&gt;Restorative Yoga for Stress Relief - 10 Min Beginner Full Body Relaxation Yoga Stretch&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://youtu.be/vPlFI83KFP4?si=gkwf2vDfoBv98q0r'&gt;5 Stretches that Saved My Life&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt; Hey, thanks so much for listening to the podcast. We really hope that you're enjoying every bit of it, but we would love to hear your feedback.&amp;nbsp; Drop us an email either to Matt@writeoutloudpod.com or christina@bookmatchmaker.com. We would love to hear your thoughts. What's working, what's not working. And what do you want to hear more of? Thanks so much. We really appreciate it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://patreon.com/WriteOutLoudPod"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Find out more &lt;a href='https://writeoutloudpod.com'&gt;at our website&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Got something to say?  Send us a text! Hey there!  If you haven't rated and reviewed the podcast yet, why not?  It really helps others discover the show, and we really appreciate your support! In this episode of Write Out Loud, hosts Christina and Matt interview Sean Vigue, a renowned yoga and Pilates instructor with millions of followers and a prolific author of fitness books. Sean shares his journey performing in musicals, to studying at Viterbo University and pursuing a care...

Special Guest: Sean Vigue

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2222113/open_sms">Got something to say? Send us a text! </a>DO THIS, PLEASE:  Go rate and review this podcast!  Share it with someone who doesn&apos;t listen!  Please help us get the word out.  It really does make a difference. In this engaging episode of Write Out Loud, hosts Christina and Matt have an enlightening conversation with Erin Galloway, Director of Publicity at Berkeley Publishing, about effective book promotion strategies. The discussion covers leveraging traditional media, social platforms like BookTok and Instagram&apos;s Reels, and the importance of community among authors. The hosts also delve into emerging trends in fiction, including female-centric and cultural horror, and various romance genres like sports romance, monster romance, and the captivating romantasy genre. They highlight notable works and upcoming releases such as Olivia Dade&apos;s &apos;Zom Rom Com&apos;, which is just as amazing as it sounds. This episode offers a wealth of information for both seasoned and new authors looking to navigate the publishing industry creatively and collaboratively. 00:45 Podcast Kickoff01:45 Publicity Basics and Strategies08:08 Building Author Community12:01 Trends in Fiction14:12 Female-Centric and Cultural Horror16:31 <a href='https://www.rachel-harrison.com/'>Rachel Harrison</a>16:33 <a href='https://alexishenderson.com'>Alexis Henderson</a>17:17 <a href='https://www.nickmedina.net'>Nick Medina</a>18:10 <a href='https://www.amandajayatissa.com'>Amanda Jayatissa</a>18:44 <a href='https://www.isabelcanas.com'>Isabel Cañas</a>22:00 The Allure of Hockey Romance22:20 <a href='https://www.instagram.com/authorbalkhabra/?hl=en'>Bal Khabra</a>23:32 Diving into Formula 1 Romance23:34 <a href='https://simonesoltani.com'>Simone Soltani</a>24:25 Exploring Monster Romance24:29 <a href='https://rubydixon.com'>Ruby Dixon</a>26:03 <a href='https://www.lanaferguson.com'>Lana Ferguson</a> and “Lock and Key”27:07 Talking about Romantasy28:10 <a href='https://rebeccayarros.com'>Rebecca Yarros</a> and “Fourth Wing”30:04 Upcoming Romantasy30:08 <a href='https://www.sarahhawleyauthor.com'>Sarah Hawley</a>31:57 <a href='https://www.annebishop.com'>Anne Bishop</a>’s Black Jewels Trilogy33:55 <a href='https://oliviadade.com'>Olivia Dade</a> and “ZomRomCom”35:40 Conclusion and Farewell Here are the authors Erin mentioned: <a href='https://www.rachel-harrison.com'>Rachel Harrison</a> <a href='https://alexishenderson.com'>Alexis Henderson</a> <a href='https://www.nickmedina.net'>Nick Medina</a> <a href='https://www.amandajayatissa.com'>Amanda Jayatissa</a> <a href='https://www.isabelcanas.com'>Isabel Cáñez</a> <a href='https://www.annebishop.com'>Anne Bishop</a> - &quot;Black Jewels Trilogy&quot; <a href='https://rebeccayarros.com'>Rebecca Yarros</a> - &quot;Fourth Wing&quot; <a href='https://www.sarahhawleyauthor.com'>Sara Hawley</a> <a href='https://oliviadade.com'>Olivia Dade</a> - &quot;ZomRomCom&quot; coming next year! <a href='https://rubydixon.com'>Ruby Dixon</a> - &quot;Ice Planet Barbarians&quot; and &quot;Bull Moon Rising&quot; <a href='https://www.lanaferguson.com'>Lana Ferguson</a> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/authorbalkhabra/?hl=en'></a> Hey, thanks so much for listening to the podcast. We really hope that you're enjoying every bit of it, but we would love to hear your feedback.&nbsp; Drop us an email either to Matt@writeoutloudpod.com or christina@bookmatchmaker.com. We would love to hear your thoughts. What's working, what's not working. And what do you want to hear more of? Thanks so much. We really appreciate it.<a rel="payment" href="https://patreon.com/WriteOutLoudPod">Support the show</a>Find out more <a href='https://writeoutloudpod.com'>at our website</a>.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2222113/open_sms"&gt;Got something to say? Send us a text! &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;DO THIS, PLEASE:&lt;/b&gt;  Go rate and review this podcast!  Share it with someone who doesn&amp;apos;t listen!  Please help us get the word out.  It really does make a difference.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;In this engaging episode of Write Out Loud, hosts Christina and Matt have an enlightening conversation with Erin Galloway, Director of Publicity at Berkeley Publishing, about effective book promotion strategies. The discussion covers leveraging traditional media, social platforms like BookTok and Instagram&amp;apos;s Reels, and the importance of community among authors. The hosts also delve into emerging trends in fiction, including female-centric and cultural horror, and various romance genres like sports romance, monster romance, and the captivating romantasy genre. They highlight notable works and upcoming releases such as Olivia Dade&amp;apos;s &amp;apos;Zom Rom Com&amp;apos;, which is just as amazing as it sounds. This episode offers a wealth of information for both seasoned and new authors looking to navigate the publishing industry creatively and collaboratively.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;00:45 Podcast Kickoff&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;01:45 Publicity Basics and Strategies&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;08:08 Building Author Community&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;12:01 Trends in Fiction&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;14:12 Female-Centric and Cultural Horror&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;16:31 &lt;a href='https://www.rachel-harrison.com/'&gt;Rachel Harrison&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;16:33 &lt;a href='https://alexishenderson.com'&gt;Alexis Henderson&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;17:17 &lt;a href='https://www.nickmedina.net'&gt;Nick Medina&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;18:10 &lt;a href='https://www.amandajayatissa.com'&gt;Amanda Jayatissa&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;18:44 &lt;a href='https://www.isabelcanas.com'&gt;Isabel Cañas&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;22:00 The Allure of Hockey Romance&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;22:20 &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/authorbalkhabra/?hl=en'&gt;Bal Khabra&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;23:32 Diving into Formula 1 Romance&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;23:34 &lt;a href='https://simonesoltani.com'&gt;Simone Soltani&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;24:25 Exploring Monster Romance&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;24:29 &lt;a href='https://rubydixon.com'&gt;Ruby Dixon&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;26:03 &lt;a href='https://www.lanaferguson.com'&gt;Lana Ferguson&lt;/a&gt; and “Lock and Key”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;27:07 Talking about Romantasy&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;28:10 &lt;a href='https://rebeccayarros.com'&gt;Rebecca Yarros&lt;/a&gt; and “Fourth Wing”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;30:04 Upcoming Romantasy&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;30:08 &lt;a href='https://www.sarahhawleyauthor.com'&gt;Sarah Hawley&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;31:57 &lt;a href='https://www.annebishop.com'&gt;Anne Bishop&lt;/a&gt;’s Black Jewels Trilogy&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;33:55 &lt;a href='https://oliviadade.com'&gt;Olivia Dade&lt;/a&gt; and “ZomRomCom”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;35:40 Conclusion and Farewell&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Here are the authors Erin mentioned:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.rachel-harrison.com'&gt;Rachel Harrison&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://alexishenderson.com'&gt;Alexis Henderson&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.nickmedina.net'&gt;Nick Medina&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.amandajayatissa.com'&gt;Amanda Jayatissa&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.isabelcanas.com'&gt;Isabel Cáñez&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.annebishop.com'&gt;Anne Bishop&lt;/a&gt; - &amp;quot;Black Jewels Trilogy&amp;quot;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://rebeccayarros.com'&gt;Rebecca Yarros&lt;/a&gt; - &amp;quot;Fourth Wing&amp;quot;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.sarahhawleyauthor.com'&gt;Sara Hawley&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://oliviadade.com'&gt;Olivia Dade&lt;/a&gt; - &amp;quot;ZomRomCom&amp;quot; coming next year! &lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://rubydixon.com'&gt;Ruby Dixon&lt;/a&gt; - &amp;quot;Ice Planet Barbarians&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;Bull Moon Rising&amp;quot;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.lanaferguson.com'&gt;Lana Ferguson&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/authorbalkhabra/?hl=en'&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; Hey, thanks so much for listening to the podcast. We really hope that you're enjoying every bit of it, but we would love to hear your feedback.&amp;nbsp; Drop us an email either to Matt@writeoutloudpod.com or christina@bookmatchmaker.com. We would love to hear your thoughts. What's working, what's not working. And what do you want to hear more of? Thanks so much. We really appreciate it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://patreon.com/WriteOutLoudPod"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Find out more &lt;a href='https://writeoutloudpod.com'&gt;at our website&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Got something to say?  Send us a text! DO THIS, PLEASE:  Go rate and review this podcast!  Share it with someone who doesn't listen!  Please help us get the word out.  It really does make a difference.In this engaging episode of Write Out Loud, hosts Christina and Matt have an enlightening conversation with Erin Galloway, Director of Publicity at Berkeley Publishing, about effective book promotion strategies. The discussion covers leveraging traditional media, social platf...

Special Returning Guest: Erin Galloway

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2222113/open_sms">Got something to say? Send us a text! </a>TAKE ACTION: If you haven&apos;t yet, please take a moment to rate and review our little podcast wherever you get your podcasts but particularly on Apple Podcasts.  It really helps others discover us.  Please also share the podcast with someone who doesn&apos;t listen yet. In this episode of Write Out Loud, we delve into the art of storytelling with author Michael Fedor, discussing his debut political thriller &apos;What it Takes to Kill a Bull Moose,&apos; set in a dystopian future. Michael shares his 20-year journey of writing and revising, balancing his vision with reader expectations, and drawing inspirations from Ray Bradbury and Alan Drury. The conversation spans themes of political reform, history, and democracy, highlighting Michael&apos;s career journey from prospective law student to English teacher to author, and his approach to infusing educational and historical insights into engaging narratives. Additionally, Michael discusses character development, the role of AI in the future, and creating compelling story endings. The episode also touches on his upcoming sequel &apos;Tree of Liberty,&apos; exploring themes of political turmoil and reform. Chapters 00:45 Introduction01:19 Introducing <a href='https://michaelfedorbooks.com'>Michael Fedor</a>02:40 Michael’s Career Journey03:45 How his book <a href='https://www.amazon.com/What-Takes-Kill-Bull-Moose-ebook/dp/B0D48LFW47/?content-id=amzn1.sym.e5c4b41c-5fcc-40aa-ba1a-d4f042d962e8'>“How to Kill a Bull Moose”</a> came to be05:25 Michael’s Most Difficult Thing about Writing07:21 Writing for Michael vs Writing for the Reader12:04 Michael’s Switch from English Teacher to Politics17:13 <a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bull_Moose_Party'>Introducing the Bull Moose Party</a>19:52 Teddy Roosevelt and the Bull Moose Party22:30 AI in the Future in “How to Kill a Bull Moose”23:30 Actors to Play Characters in “How to Kill a Bull Moose”26:32 Crafting the Ending29:44 Secondary Characters and Their Impact32:31 The Protagonist as the Anchor36:39 Awards for Michael41:44 Wrap Up43:09 <a href='https://www.amazon.com/Tree-Liberty-Political-Thriller-Moose-ebook/dp/B0D75VTPKW/?content-id=amzn1.sym.e5c4b41c-5fcc-40aa-ba1a-d4f042d962e8'>Book 2: Tree of Liberty</a>46:02 Sign Off  Hey, thanks so much for listening to the podcast. We really hope that you're enjoying every bit of it, but we would love to hear your feedback.&nbsp; Drop us an email either to Matt@writeoutloudpod.com or christina@bookmatchmaker.com. We would love to hear your thoughts. What's working, what's not working. And what do you want to hear more of? Thanks so much. We really appreciate it.<a rel="payment" href="https://patreon.com/WriteOutLoudPod">Support the show</a>Find out more <a href='https://writeoutloudpod.com'>at our website</a>.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2222113/open_sms"&gt;Got something to say? Send us a text! &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;TAKE ACTION:&lt;/b&gt; If you haven&amp;apos;t yet, please take a moment to rate and review our little podcast wherever you get your podcasts but particularly on Apple Podcasts.  It really helps others discover us.  Please also share the podcast with someone who doesn&amp;apos;t listen yet.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;In this episode of Write Out Loud, we delve into the art of storytelling with author Michael Fedor, discussing his debut political thriller &amp;apos;What it Takes to Kill a Bull Moose,&amp;apos; set in a dystopian future. Michael shares his 20-year journey of writing and revising, balancing his vision with reader expectations, and drawing inspirations from Ray Bradbury and Alan Drury. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The conversation spans themes of political reform, history, and democracy, highlighting Michael&amp;apos;s career journey from prospective law student to English teacher to author, and his approach to infusing educational and historical insights into engaging narratives. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Additionally, Michael discusses character development, the role of AI in the future, and creating compelling story endings. The episode also touches on his upcoming sequel &amp;apos;Tree of Liberty,&amp;apos; exploring themes of political turmoil and reform.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Chapters&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;00:45 Introduction&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;01:19 Introducing &lt;a href='https://michaelfedorbooks.com'&gt;Michael Fedor&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;02:40 Michael’s Career Journey&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;03:45 How his book &lt;a href='https://www.amazon.com/What-Takes-Kill-Bull-Moose-ebook/dp/B0D48LFW47/?content-id=amzn1.sym.e5c4b41c-5fcc-40aa-ba1a-d4f042d962e8'&gt;“How to Kill a Bull Moose”&lt;/a&gt; came to be&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;05:25 Michael’s Most Difficult Thing about Writing&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;07:21 Writing for Michael vs Writing for the Reader&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;12:04 Michael’s Switch from English Teacher to Politics&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;17:13 &lt;a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bull_Moose_Party'&gt;Introducing the Bull Moose Party&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;19:52 Teddy Roosevelt and the Bull Moose Party&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;22:30 AI in the Future in “How to Kill a Bull Moose”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;23:30 Actors to Play Characters in “How to Kill a Bull Moose”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;26:32 Crafting the Ending&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;29:44 Secondary Characters and Their Impact&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;32:31 The Protagonist as the Anchor&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;36:39 Awards for Michael&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;41:44 Wrap Up&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;43:09 &lt;a href='https://www.amazon.com/Tree-Liberty-Political-Thriller-Moose-ebook/dp/B0D75VTPKW/?content-id=amzn1.sym.e5c4b41c-5fcc-40aa-ba1a-d4f042d962e8'&gt;Book 2: Tree of Liberty&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;46:02 Sign Off&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; Hey, thanks so much for listening to the podcast. We really hope that you're enjoying every bit of it, but we would love to hear your feedback.&amp;nbsp; Drop us an email either to Matt@writeoutloudpod.com or christina@bookmatchmaker.com. We would love to hear your thoughts. What's working, what's not working. And what do you want to hear more of? Thanks so much. We really appreciate it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://patreon.com/WriteOutLoudPod"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Find out more &lt;a href='https://writeoutloudpod.com'&gt;at our website&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Got something to say?  Send us a text! TAKE ACTION: If you haven't yet, please take a moment to rate and review our little podcast wherever you get your podcasts but particularly on Apple Podcasts.  It really helps others discover us.  Please also share the podcast with someone who doesn't listen yet.In this episode of Write Out Loud, we delve into the art of storytelling with author Michael Fedor, discussing his debut political thriller 'What it Takes to Kill a Bull Moose,' set in ...

Author Spotlight: Michael Fedor and "How to Kill a Bull Moose"

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2222113/open_sms">Got something to say? Send us a text! </a>DO THIS: Please, please, if you haven&apos;t done so already, please rate the podcast and leave us a review (do a short write up) of the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, and more.  It REALLY helps us out!  In this episode of the Write Out Loud Podcast, hosts Matt Cassem and Christina Trevaskis introduce their guest, Ruby Dixon, a renowned author known for her works in science fiction and fantasy romance or Romantasy, if you will. Ruby discusses her journey into writing, the origins of her popular series Ice Planet Barbarians, and the influences behind her works. She also delves into the creation of her latest standalone novel, Bull Moon Rising, set in a rich fantasy world involving magical artifacts, Minotaurs, and a unique societal structure. Ruby shares insights into her writing process, the freedom of self-publishing, and how she crafts intricate worlds that captivate her readers. The episode emphasizes Ruby&apos;s distinctive storytelling style and highlights the importance of indie bookstores in the literary community. Bull Moon Rising, on shelves and e-readers tomorrow (10/15/24), promises fans another engaging adventure in Ruby&apos;s expansive universe. Where to Find Bull Moon Rising<ul><li><a href='https://bookshop.org/a/2186/9780593817025?prhc=PRHEFFDF5A7F1'>Bookshop.org</a></li><li><a href='https://rubydixon.com/'>Rubydixon.com</a> - see pages for upcoming events starting 10/15</li><li><a href='https://www.therippedbodicela.com/book/9780593817025'>Ripped Bodice</a></li><li><a href='https://www.storyonthesquare.com/bull-moon-rising-preorder'>Story on the Square</a> - comes with book plates and bookmarks*</li><li><a href='https://pantegobooks.com/products/bull-moon-rising-royal-artifactual-guild'>Pantego Books</a> - signed copies*<ul><li>Oct 15 - Dalworthington Gardens, TX - Meet &amp; Greet at 6:30 PM</li></ul></li><li><a href='https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062175902-0'>Barnes &amp; Noble</a> <ul><li>Oct 19 - Hulen, TX - Call ahead to reserve your copy at 817-346-2368</li></ul></li><li><a href='https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-and-greet-book-signing-with-bestselling-author-ruby-dixon-tickets-1007761129667'>Half Price Books</a> <ul><li>Oct 20 - Dallas, TX - Meet &amp; Greet with Ruby - get tickets via link</li></ul></li></ul>* While supplies last. Chapters 00:45 Introduction to the Podcast01:24 Introducing Ruby Dixon04:11 How “Ice Planet Barbarians” and Self Publishing Began09:42 Ruby’s Writing Process20:25 Ruby Branches Out23:14 Benefits and Drawbacks of Self Publishing26:09 Announcing “Bull Moon Rising”32:45 Weaving in Reality41:32 Where to Find “Bull Moon Rising”43:00 Wrap Up Hey, thanks so much for listening to the podcast. We really hope that you're enjoying every bit of it, but we would love to hear your feedback.&nbsp; Drop us an email either to Matt@writeoutloudpod.com or christina@bookmatchmaker.com. We would love to hear your thoughts. What's working, what's not working. And what do you want to hear more of? Thanks so much. We really appreciate it.<a rel="payment" href="https://patreon.com/WriteOutLoudPod">Support the show</a>Find out more <a href='https://writeoutloudpod.com'>at our website</a>.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2222113/open_sms"&gt;Got something to say? Send us a text! &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;DO THIS: &lt;/b&gt;Please, please, if you haven&amp;apos;t done so already, please rate the podcast and leave us a review (do a short write up) of the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, and more.  It &lt;b&gt;REALLY&lt;/b&gt; helps us out!  &lt;b&gt; &lt;/b&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;In this episode of the Write Out Loud Podcast, hosts Matt Cassem and Christina Trevaskis introduce their guest, Ruby Dixon, a renowned author known for her works in science fiction and fantasy romance or Romantasy, if you will. Ruby discusses her journey into writing, the origins of her popular series Ice Planet Barbarians, and the influences behind her works. She also delves into the creation of her latest standalone novel, &lt;em&gt;Bull Moon Rising&lt;/em&gt;, set in a rich fantasy world involving magical artifacts, Minotaurs, and a unique societal structure. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Ruby shares insights into her writing process, the freedom of self-publishing, and how she crafts intricate worlds that captivate her readers. The episode emphasizes Ruby&amp;apos;s distinctive storytelling style and highlights the importance of indie bookstores in the literary community. &lt;em&gt;Bull Moon Rising&lt;/em&gt;, on shelves and e-readers tomorrow (10/15/24), promises fans another engaging adventure in Ruby&amp;apos;s expansive universe.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Where to Find &lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;Bull Moon Rising&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://bookshop.org/a/2186/9780593817025?prhc=PRHEFFDF5A7F1'&gt;Bookshop.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://rubydixon.com/'&gt;Rubydixon.com&lt;/a&gt; - see pages for upcoming events starting 10/15&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.therippedbodicela.com/book/9780593817025'&gt;Ripped Bodice&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.storyonthesquare.com/bull-moon-rising-preorder'&gt;Story on the Square&lt;/a&gt; - comes with book plates and bookmarks*&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://pantegobooks.com/products/bull-moon-rising-royal-artifactual-guild'&gt;Pantego Books&lt;/a&gt; - signed copies*&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Oct 15 - Dalworthington Gardens, TX - Meet &amp;amp; Greet at 6:30 PM&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062175902-0'&gt;Barnes &amp;amp; Noble&lt;/a&gt; &lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Oct 19 - Hulen, TX - Call ahead to reserve your copy at 817-346-2368&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-and-greet-book-signing-with-bestselling-author-ruby-dixon-tickets-1007761129667'&gt;Half Price Books&lt;/a&gt; &lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Oct 20 - Dallas, TX - Meet &amp;amp; Greet with Ruby - get tickets via link&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;* While supplies last.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Chapters&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;00:45 Introduction to the Podcast&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;01:24 Introducing Ruby Dixon&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;04:11 How “Ice Planet Barbarians” and Self Publishing Began&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;09:42 Ruby’s Writing Process&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;20:25 Ruby Branches Out&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;23:14 Benefits and Drawbacks of Self Publishing&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;26:09 Announcing “Bull Moon Rising”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;32:45 Weaving in Reality&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;41:32 Where to Find “Bull Moon Rising”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;43:00 Wrap Up&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; Hey, thanks so much for listening to the podcast. We really hope that you're enjoying every bit of it, but we would love to hear your feedback.&amp;nbsp; Drop us an email either to Matt@writeoutloudpod.com or christina@bookmatchmaker.com. We would love to hear your thoughts. What's working, what's not working. And what do you want to hear more of? Thanks so much. We really appreciate it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://patreon.com/WriteOutLoudPod"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Find out more &lt;a href='https://writeoutloudpod.com'&gt;at our website&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Got something to say?  Send us a text! DO THIS: Please, please, if you haven't done so already, please rate the podcast and leave us a review (do a short write up) of the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, and more.  It REALLY helps us out!    In this episode of the Write Out Loud Podcast, hosts Matt Cassem and Christina Trevaskis introduce their guest, Ruby Dixon, a renowned author known for her works in science fiction and fantasy romance or Romantasy, if you will. Ruby discuss...

Author Spotlight: Ruby Dixon and "Bull Moon Rising"

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2222113/open_sms">Got something to say? Send us a text! </a>In this episode of the Write Out Loud podcast, hosts Matt and Tina engage in a lively discussion with the author Del Sandeen about her debut novel &apos;This Cursed House&apos;. The conversation delves into Del&apos;s background as a reader, her journey to authorship, and her participation in Berkeley&apos;s Open Submissions Program which led to her book being published. The podcast also examines the themes present in her novel, such as colorism, acceptance, and the Southern Gothic ambiance set in the 1960s New Orleans. Del shares insights into her relationship with her editor, her inspirations, and the creative process behind the novel. Listeners are encouraged to experience the twists, turns, and surprises of the book themselves, as it launches TOMORROW! (October 8, 2024, for those listening later) The episode concludes with Del expressing her excitement for her future projects and a reflection on the importance of loving one&apos;s story while also allowing it to find its place in the world with readers. IMPORTANT NOTE: Links to the book contain affiliate links which may result in a small commission if you purchase the book.  Thank you for supporting Del and the podcast at the same time!  00:45 Introduction to the Podcast01:19 <a href='https://www.delsandeen.com/'>Introducing Author Del Sandeen</a>02:13 <a href='https://bookshop.org/a/11019/9780593639528'>Introducing “This Cursed House”</a>03:18 Del’s Journey to Authorship07:05 The Berkley Open Submission Program08:52 Working with <a href='https://www.penguin.com/anne-sowards-executive-editor/'>Anne Sowards at Berkley Publishing</a>13:53 Editors Ask for Changes, but You Can Compromise18:12 Del’s Inspirations21:44 <a href='https://bookshop.org/a/11019/9780593639528'>“This Cursed House”</a>35:08 Del’s Favorite Scene38:29 Del’s Parting Wisdom40:30 Wrap Up Hey, thanks so much for listening to the podcast. We really hope that you're enjoying every bit of it, but we would love to hear your feedback.&nbsp; Drop us an email either to Matt@writeoutloudpod.com or christina@bookmatchmaker.com. We would love to hear your thoughts. What's working, what's not working. And what do you want to hear more of? Thanks so much. We really appreciate it.<a rel="payment" href="https://patreon.com/WriteOutLoudPod">Support the show</a>Find out more <a href='https://writeoutloudpod.com'>at our website</a>.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2222113/open_sms"&gt;Got something to say? Send us a text! &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of the Write Out Loud podcast, hosts Matt and Tina engage in a lively discussion with the author Del Sandeen about her debut novel &amp;apos;This Cursed House&amp;apos;. The conversation delves into Del&amp;apos;s background as a reader, her journey to authorship, and her participation in Berkeley&amp;apos;s Open Submissions Program which led to her book being published. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The podcast also examines the themes present in her novel, such as colorism, acceptance, and the Southern Gothic ambiance set in the 1960s New Orleans. Del shares insights into her relationship with her editor, her inspirations, and the creative process behind the novel. Listeners are encouraged to experience the twists, turns, and surprises of the book themselves, as it launches TOMORROW! (October 8, 2024, for those listening later) The episode concludes with Del expressing her excitement for her future projects and a reflection on the importance of loving one&amp;apos;s story while also allowing it to find its place in the world with readers.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;IMPORTANT NOTE:&lt;/b&gt; Links to the book contain affiliate links which may result in a small commission if you purchase the book.  Thank you for supporting Del and the podcast at the same time! &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;00:45 Introduction to the Podcast&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;01:19 &lt;a href='https://www.delsandeen.com/'&gt;Introducing Author Del Sandeen&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;02:13 &lt;a href='https://bookshop.org/a/11019/9780593639528'&gt;Introducing “This Cursed House”&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;03:18 Del’s Journey to Authorship&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;07:05 The Berkley Open Submission Program&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;08:52 Working with &lt;a href='https://www.penguin.com/anne-sowards-executive-editor/'&gt;Anne Sowards at Berkley Publishing&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;13:53 Editors Ask for Changes, but You Can Compromise&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;18:12 Del’s Inspirations&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;21:44 &lt;a href='https://bookshop.org/a/11019/9780593639528'&gt;“This Cursed House”&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;35:08 Del’s Favorite Scene&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;38:29 Del’s Parting Wisdom&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;40:30 Wrap Up&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; Hey, thanks so much for listening to the podcast. We really hope that you're enjoying every bit of it, but we would love to hear your feedback.&amp;nbsp; Drop us an email either to Matt@writeoutloudpod.com or christina@bookmatchmaker.com. We would love to hear your thoughts. What's working, what's not working. And what do you want to hear more of? Thanks so much. We really appreciate it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://patreon.com/WriteOutLoudPod"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Find out more &lt;a href='https://writeoutloudpod.com'&gt;at our website&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Got something to say?  Send us a text! In this episode of the Write Out Loud podcast, hosts Matt and Tina engage in a lively discussion with the author Del Sandeen about her debut novel 'This Cursed House'. The conversation delves into Del's background as a reader, her journey to authorship, and her participation in Berkeley's Open Submissions Program which led to her book being published. The podcast also examines the themes present in her novel, such as colorism, acceptance, and the Souther...

Author Spotlight: Del Sandeen and "This Cursed House"

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