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Author Express -Discover the voice behind the pages of your favorite book.

10/01/2025

✨ New on Author Express! ✨

Author Catherine Matthews shares the power of trusting your voice—in writing and in life. 🌊🐾

Inspired by the beauty of the Pacific Northwest, her fiction blends sisterhood, secrets, and second chances. With morning writing sessions alongside her dogs, Delta & Wally, Catherine creates heartfelt stories about strong women finding their way.

🎙️ Tune in to hear how she turns family memories and road trips into unforgettable fiction! https://bit.ly/AuthorExpressPod

09/24/2025

🌲✨ What if the key to feeling united—no matter which way you lean—was as simple as stepping into a national park? 💚🇺🇸

On this episode of Author Express, bestselling author Suzanne Woods Fisher shares how real-life adventures spark unforgettable personalities in her stories—plus how America’s wild, breathtaking parks inspired her newest series.

🎧 Tune in for inspiration from the people closest to us and the places that bring us together. https://bit.ly/AuthorExpressPod or wherever you stream.

09/17/2025

📚 Ever wondered how a secret novelist—writing her very first book without telling a soul—became the award-winning author of nearly 50 novels? ✨

On this week’s Author Express, Suzanne Woods Fisher shares how her bustling family of four inspires unforgettable characters, and how unexpected sparks—like photographing animals or tracking a legendary grizzly in Grand Teton—shaped her new national park series. 🐻

✍️ Hear how family, discipline, and adventure fueled a writing career that almost never happened. If you’re looking for insight on creativity, persistence, and following your calling, this episode is for you!

🎙️ Tap the link to listen now: bit.ly/AuthorExpressPod

09/03/2025

Ever wondered how authors bring their characters to life? This week, Jennifer Jabaley reveals how even the most meticulous outlines can’t stop fictional voices from surprising her—sometimes characters just pop into scenes and take the story in new directions! ✨📚

✨ What you’ll discover in this episode:
Life as Story Inspiration
Multiple Perspectives Adds Depth
Optimism Matters

🎧 Tune in now for a peek behind the curtain of Jennifer’s writing process and her brand-new book! https://bit.ly/AuthorExpressPod

08/20/2025

Ever wonder how characters truly find their voice? On this week’s Author Express, Sara Brunsvold reveals how she draws from personal experience and hidden stories in everyday relationships to shape authentic, unforgettable voices in her novel, "Atlas of Untold Stories".

Explore into the creative process—sometimes, the boldest voices are the ones we wish we had ourselves!

Tune in for inspiration: https://bit.ly/AuthorExpressPod or wherever you stream.

08/06/2025

✨ New Episode Alert! ✨

Meet Lidija Hilje—Croatian novelist, certified book coach, and former courtroom attorney—on this week’s Author Express! 🇭🇷📚 Hear about her journey from legal briefs to literary ones, why the Croatian “pomalo” lifestyle influences her storytelling, and how her innovative, craft-focused book club helps writers grow.

What you’ll love: ✔️ Real talk about writing fiction in your second language ✔️ The surprising inspiration behind her debut novel’s unique relationships ✔️ Insider tips from a thriving book club for writers

Listen now for a fresh, international perspective on the writing life! Tune in at https://bit.ly/AuthorExpressPod or wherever you stream.

07/23/2025

📚 Storytelling that heals. 💬✨

In this week’s episode, NYC teacher and debut author Cathelina Duvert opens up about the inspiration behind her award-winning novel “The Box”—a moving story of depression, hope, and the strength of family.

🎙️ Tune in to hear how:
🖊️ Writing became a lifeline through personal struggles
🌱 Creativity builds confidence in young voices
📖 Fiction can help us feel seen—and less alone

Whether you're a writer, a reader, or someone who believes in the power of story to spark change, this conversation will leave you inspired to create, connect, and heal. 💛

Listen here: https://bit.ly/AuthorExpressPod or wherever you stream.

07/09/2025

Kristi Leonard just caught the latest Author Express episode with Lindsay Marie Morris—an LA-based journalist turned novelist whose Sicilian roots shine through her gorgeous historical fiction. Her new book, Beneath the Sicilian Stars, tracks Sicilian families split between California and Italy during WWII. Lindsay’s personal connection and research-driven storytelling really stand out.

Top Takeaways:
-Hidden Histories: Lindsay sheds light on the little-known WWII internment of Italian immigrants in California.
-From Journalism to Fiction: She skillfully blends factual research with emotional depth by tapping into her family traditions and inner character perspectives.
-Family and Heritage: Personal rituals and heirlooms—like her cornicello necklace—inspire her work and connect past to present.

Curious? Visit bit.ly/AuthorExpressPod and give the episode a listen!

06/25/2025

Ever wonder how characters find their unique voice? In this latest episode of Author Express, Janie Emaus shares how her main character reconnects with her spirited younger self—through hilarious and heartfelt advice from the past. It’s a creative reminder that tapping into our personal history can make characters truly come alive.

Here are 3 quick takeaways:

-Follow your creative instincts: Janie’s success spans both picture books and women’s fiction, proving you don’t have to stick to just one genre.
-Find laughter in daily challenges: She balances caregiving for family with writing, using humor as her daily fuel.
-Embrace advice from your younger self: Her novel’s concept reminds us to honor our past perspectives and stay connected to who we’ve been.

If you need a boost of inspiration and a reminder to smile through it all, check out Janie’s episode! Listen here: https://bit.ly/AuthorExpressPod

06/11/2025

🎙️ New Episode of Author Express! ✨

In Episode 123, author Rosa Kwon Easton explores the heart of storytelling—revealing how characters discover their voice through identity, history, and long-buried family secrets. 📖💫

Her novel "White Mulberry" is a powerful exploration of quiet strength and deep resilience. Don't miss this inspiring conversation about character, self-discovery, and the layers that shape unforgettable fiction.

🎧 Tune in now for a fresh perspective on the voices behind the story!
Listen here: https://bit.ly/AuthorExpressPod or wherever you stream.

05/28/2025

✨ What happens when you grow up just a train ride from Broadway and let those adventures fuel your storytelling? 🚆✨

This week on Author Express, bestselling author Barbara Josselsohn reveals how her NYC upbringing, lifelong love of ballet, and rich family history inspire her novels set between WWII Italy and modern-day New York.

🍝✨ Tune in to hear how she weaves food, resilience, and real emotions into unforgettable stories—plus, the heartwarming story of three sisters separated by war and reunited through love.

Unlock behind-the-scenes insights, creative inspiration, and the magic of turning memories into must-read fiction! 📚💫

🎧 Don’t miss this episode—your next favorite book (and a dose of inspiration) awaits! https://bit.ly/AuthorExpressPod

05/14/2025

✨ Ever wonder what inspires a bestselling author? ✨

On this week’s Author Express, Rochelle Weinstein—author of "We Are Made of Stars"—shares how real-life experiences, emotions, and even communal dinners at a mountain inn shape her unforgettable stories. 🏔️🍷

She opens up about: ➡️ Why perseverance beats accolades every time ➡️ Her secret to crafting eight powerful character arcs ➡️ What success REALLY means as a writer ➡️ Tips and inspiration for both new and seasoned authors

Ready for a boost of creativity and insight? Tune in now to hear the voice behind the pages! 🎧📚 bit.ly/AuthorExpressPod

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