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Read more about the article The ADHD Entrepreneu(Her) Podcast

The ADHD Entrepreneu(Her) Podcast

I appeared on The ADHD Entrepreneu(Her) Podcast last week to discuss my origin story, years as a ghostwriter and what TF book coaching is. Listen to the conversation here.

Read more about the article Episode 347 of the Indy Author Podcast

Episode 347 of the Indy Author Podcast

I joined Matty Dalyrimple to explain "Magpie Mode", my playful name for the creative practice of gathering intriguing facts, quotes, objects, experiences, and fragments before knowing how exactly they will fit together. Listen to the conversation here.

Read more about the article [Radio Interview] Oregon Public Broadcasting’s Think Out Loud

[Radio Interview] Oregon Public Broadcasting’s Think Out Loud

I joined host Dave Miller and fellow Portland author Tracy Hoagland on Oregon Public Broadcasting's Think Out Loud talk show last Friday. We were discussing how creative writers are using AI tools. Listen to the conversation here. Read about it in my newsletter here.

Read more about the article [Speaker] Willamette Writers Conference 2025

[Speaker] Willamette Writers Conference 2025

I spoke at the Willamette Writers Conference on the topic of crafting a long-term author career that's productive without burning yourself out. WWC is a fantastic conference focused on writing craft and community, where writers can hone their skills, pitch their projects, and connect with fellow authors and industry experts.

Read more about the article [Speaker] Cascade Writers Workshop (2024 + 2025)

[Speaker] Cascade Writers Workshop (2024 + 2025)

I was a speaker and critique group instructor at the Cascade Writers Workshop in Bremerton, WA. Fun fact—Cascade Writers was my very first writing workshop, and I was incredibly honored to be asked back over a decade later to be a workshop leader.

Read more about the article [Podcast] Kobo Writing Life Podcast: #344 – Committing to Your Writing Practice with Jessie Kwak

[Podcast] Kobo Writing Life Podcast: #344 – Committing to Your Writing Practice with Jessie Kwak

I recently had the pleasure of joining the Kobo Writing Life Podcast to chat about all things writing and publishing! As an author of over fifteen books, including series like The Nanshe Chronicles and The Bulari Saga, as well as standalone thrillers such as From Earth and Bone, my expansive career has touched on many aspects of the publishing world, and I had lots of amazing advice and insights to share. During our conversation, we covered a wide range of topics, including ghostwriting, writing sci-fi and paranormal thrillers, and time management as an author. I also shared what inspired me…

Read more about the article [Video Interview] Jessie Kwak and the Author Event Network

[Video Interview] Jessie Kwak and the Author Event Network

I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Guy Morris, the founder of Author Event Network, for a recent episode. We dove into my journey as an author and discussed various aspects of my career and experiences as a Portland-based writer.

Read more about the article [Podcast] Creating Your Own Community with Jessie Kwak – The Indy Author Podcast

[Podcast] Creating Your Own Community with Jessie Kwak – The Indy Author Podcast

I recently had a wonderful conversation with Matty Dalrymple on The Indy Author podcast about creating your own community. Our chat was sparked by the fact that I recently hosted the first Author Alchemy Summit, and Matty wanted to dive into what led me to take on such a significant community-building project. Even if organizing your own conference isn't on your bucket list, the best practices I shared can be applied to all sorts of big projects you might be considering. We covered topics like: Testing your commitment to a major undertaking. Engaging a team of helpers and the importance of delegation.…

Read more about the article [Feature] Writer’s Digest Indie Author Podcast

[Feature] Writer’s Digest Indie Author Podcast

I sat down with Amy Jones of Writer's Digest to talk about what I love about indie publishing and why finding a writing community can help you succeed as an author.