Parhaat The Novel Podcast Podcastit (2024)

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You Must Honoré de Balzac 20:27

6d ago20:27

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Despite being rooted in 19th-century France, Honoré de Balzac's exploration of universal themes such as love, greed, and ambition makes his work still relevant today. Our guests are Dr. Melanie Conroy from the University of Memphis, who also authored Literary Geographies in Balzac and Proust (2021), and Dr. Julia Titus from Yale University, author …

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Challengers 1:27:51

6d ago1:27:51

1:27:51

This week on Looking for Love in All the Wrong Dust Jackets, we're releasing our episode discussing the new movie Challengers. Tashi, Art, and Patrick are all young tennis players looking to go pro. At least that's part of the storyline. This movie is told in a nonlinear fashion. In the other part of the storyline, we see Tashi, who is now Art's co…

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Release the Pressure 4:34

7d ago4:34

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Not all pressure is good. Whether you're facing deadlines, word counts, or critter feedback, too much of the wrong kind of pressure can mess with your writing mindset. This episode covers why working under pressure is not always the right choice, and ways to release that pressure if you find it building up. Send us a Text Message. What to do next… …

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Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver 1:31:01

13d ago1:31:01

1:31:01

This week on Looking for Love in All the Wrong Dust Jackets, we are discussing the viral book Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver. Sloane and Rowan are both vigilante serial killers. When they run into each other while hunting down the same man, Rowan offers up an opportunity for them to have an annual game. Sloane certainly can't turn down the co…

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Author Entrepreneurship with Dave Moreno 24:07

14d ago24:07

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Business coach and entrepreneur Dave Moreno joins me on the podcast to talk about how and why authors should approach writing (and the results of writing) like a real business. We discuss business mindset for authors, core messages and values, run tasks versus grow tasks, and all sorts of other golden nuggets for authors who really want to understa…

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Bridgerton Season 3 (Episodes 1-4) 1:40:23

20d ago1:40:23

1:40:23

This week on Looking for Love in All the Wrong Dust Jackets! We are discussing the long awaited third season of Bridgerton! This episode covers all four episodes released May 16th! Spoilers ahead! Based on the book "Romancing Mr. Bridgerton" by Julia Quinn, the third season centers around Colin Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington. When Colin retu…

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Who Reviews are Really For 5:58

21d ago5:58

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I apologize for the audio quality! This was recorded live on a hike and my mic was a little too close to my face 😅. Who are reviews actually for? Authors or readers? Both? In this ranty episode I share my thoughts on exactly who reviews are for, and why it's actually a good thing to be getting some negative reviews or low ratings on your books. Sen…

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Even Though I Knew the End by C.L. Polk 1:24:10

27d ago1:24:10

1:24:10

This week on Looking for Love in All the Wrong Dust Jackets, we're reviewing Even Though I Knew the End by C.L. Polk. This novella dives into a beautiful sapphic romance in 1940s Chicago. Noir meets urban fantasy as a warlock detective is hired to find a notorious serial killer. Socials Tiktok- @wrongdustjackets Facebook- WrongDustJackets Instagram…

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What Drives You to Write? 6:19

28d ago6:19

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What drives you as a writer? Internal fulfillment, or external rewards? While neither is wrong or right, it's important to know your primary driver so that when you get into a writing slump, you have a proven way to break free. Listen to this episode for how to identify that primary motivator, the differences between the two, and ways to tap into t…

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Just Stab Me Now by Jill Bearup 1:31:29

1M ago1:31:29

1:31:29

This week on Looking for Love in All the Wrong Dust Jackets, we're releasing our discussion of Just Stab Me Now by Jill Bearup. This book is based on Jill's YouTube series where an author confronts her heroine who just isn't doing what the author wants. In this book, Caroline is our author and Rosamond is the historical FMC who's not fond of the ro…

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From Romance to Domestic Thriller, with Christina Rozeline 17:24

1M ago17:24

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Author Christina Rozeline from Vinton, Louisiana shares how her writing evolved from a cheesy romance to a domestic thriller. But that wasn't her only growth! Christina's confidence skyrocketed from never turning on her camera during Premium calls to pestering her local library into carrying her book... and then actually doing a signing at that lib…

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Warm Bodies 1:23:37

1M ago1:23:37

1:23:37

This week, we're winding the clock back to 2013 with Warm Bodies. Zombies were all the rage. What better way to join the zombie craze than combining them with Shakespeare. Romeo and Juliet specifically. Socials Tiktok- @wrongdustjackets Facebook- WrongDustJackets Instagram & Threads- @WrongDustJackets Pinterest - wrongdustjackets Goodreads - Wrong …

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How to Write Physicalities of Emotion 4:35

1M ago4:35

4:35

Learn what it really means to show, not tell, emotions in your writing! Your characters actions are how they reveal their feelings, but it's not always easy to figure out WHAT those actions or feelings are. This episode includes a practical framework for capturing authentic physicalities of emotion. Send us a Text Message. What to do next… Get the …

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Bride by Ali Hazelwood 1:42:39

2M ago1:42:39

1:42:39

This week we discuss Bride by Ali Hazelwood on Looking for Love in All the Wrong Dust Jackets. Misery, daughter of a power vampyres, agrees to an arranged a marriage with their hated enemies the werewolves. But her motives aren't unselfish. Her best friend is missing, and the only note she left is to find L. Moreland, who just happens to be the alp…

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Have High Expectations and Low Attachment 7:26

2M ago7:26

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In this slightly ranty raw podcast brought to you by a weekend sunrise hike, I talk about how to maintain high expectations but not feel terrible if you don't meet them. Send us a Text Message. What to do next… Get the first 5 days of the challenge + worksheets for FREE (trial challenge) Sign up for The 60-Day Novel Writing Challenge Sign up for th…

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Don’t Fear Failure, with Caleb Palmquist 38:00

2M ago38:00

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Comic book author and serial Kickstarter Caleb Palmquist joins me to talk about what he's learned from running over 20 Kickstarters. He has a lot to say about failure and finding your audience, both of which are important parts of the "successful creator" journey. This was a follow-up episode to Halie's interview with Caleb on the YouTube Channel, …

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Seven Days in June by Tia Williams 1:26:23

2M ago1:26:23

1:26:23

We are beyond excited to announce our 50th episode! This week on Looking for Love in All the Wrong Dust Jackets, we're discussing of Seven Days in June by Tia Williams. This second chance romance is bursting with raw and real emotions! Over seven days in June, Eva and Shane reconnect. But, can Eva trust the man that once broke her heart? There are …

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Procrastiplotting 4:07

2M ago4:07

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What happens when you're in the middle of your draft and the plot has gone out the window, or you have no idea where to go next? The danger is "procrastiplotting" which I think is just a fancy word for writer's block. Learn how I deal with Procrastiplotting and how to identify when it's ACTUALLY a problem. Send us a Text Message. What to do next… G…

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Interview with Yulin Kuang! 1:14:17

2M ago1:14:17

1:14:17

This episode I chat with romance author Yulin Kuang about her debut novel How to End a Love Story, adapting romance novels for film and her writing process! Please Rate, Review and Follow on Apple Podcasts. It helps the podcast grow. MERCH! Go to Tee-Public to get T-Shirts, Totes, Onesies and MORE: http://tee.pub/lic/learningthetropes Patreon Learn…

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Good Luck to You, Leo Grande 1:13:51

2M ago1:13:51

1:13:51

This week on Looking for Love in All the Wrong Dust Jackets we're discussing the movie Good Luck to You, Leo Grande. Nancy is looking to chart a path of self-discovery after a disappointing marriage by hiring a sex working, Leo Grande. This movie explores sexuality at different ages, breaks through purity culture, and dismantles toxic thoughts abou…

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Stop Task Switching While Writing 4:55

2M ago4:55

4:55

Did you know you lose up to 23 minutes of attention every time you get distracted? This is the reality: you can't do two things at once, and if you try, your attention pays for it. Multitasking has been a myth for years, and yet we all believe we're immune to the actual cognitive cost of task switching, which is what really happens when we think we…

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The Plum in the Golden Vase (1610) 20:35

2M ago20:35

20:35

Today, we're unfurling the scrolls of one of the most provocative, scandalous, and riveting novels to ever emerge from China’s Ming dynasty: "Jin Ping Mei," or as it's tantalizingly translated, "The Plum in the Golden Vase." This novel is not just a story; it's a journey into the opulent, and often morally ambiguous, world of 16th-century China. We…

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A Touch of Darkness by Scarlett St. Clair 1:50:41

3M ago1:50:41

1:50:41

This week on Looking for Love in All the Wrong Dust Jackets, we celebrate the changing season with A Touch of Darkness by Scarlett St. Clair. This modern romance is a retelling of Hades and Persephone. Persephone has been hidden away by her mother, until she finally convinces her to let her go to college. Hiding her true self as the Goddess of Spri…

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Writing Tradeoffs 3:59

3M ago3:59

3:59

What are you saying "no" to in order to write? We all make tradeoffs in life, and definitely in writing. If you've ever had the urge to blame something else for "stopping" you from writing, this episode is for you. Send us a Text Message. What to do next… Get the first 5 days of the challenge + worksheets for FREE (trial challenge) Sign up for The …

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Austenland 1:31:21

3M ago1:31:21

1:31:21

This week we watch Austenland, the 2013 movie based on the book by the same name. Would you take a trip to an immersive Jane Austen experience? With a guaranteed romantic storyline. That's exactly what our main character, Jane, does. Only it's not that easy to live the Elizabeth Bennett life or to decipher acting from real connection. Socials Tikto…

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3 Ways to Write Better Relationships 4:39

3M ago4:39

4:39

How would you write a better relationship portrayal? Not necessarily "better" as in "good", but rather, more realistic. We all have good and bad examples of relationships in real life, but I think we all get sucked into the temptation to idealize written relationships. This episode is a prompt to reevaluate the idealizing, and lean into reality a b…

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The Duke Gets Desperate by Diana Quincy 1:40:45

3M ago1:40:45

1:40:45

On this episode of Looking for Love in All the Wrong Dust Jackets, we return to historical romance! We are in the Victorian era with The Duke Gets Desperate by Diana Quincy. In a steamy rivals to lovers romance, the entrepreneurial Arab-American woman, Raya, just inherited her late aunt's castle. Only the Duke of Strickland, Anthony, expected to in…

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What are ARC Readers? 4:05

3M ago4:05

4:05

What's an ARC reader? What do ARC readers even do? And why do you need to know about them before your book is even done? As much as many authors hate to admit it, building a readership before you even release is one of the things successful authors do (both indie and traditional), and ARC readers are a key part of that. Listen to this episode to fi…

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Madame Bovary (1857) 20:49

3M ago20:49

20:49

Madame Bovary scandalized and fascinated nineteenth-century France upon its release, and is a groundbreaking exploration of desire, romantic disillusionment, and the mundane realities of rural life. Joining us are Professors Mary Donaldson-Evans who taught at University of Delaware, Jennifer Yee from Oxford University, Rachel Mesch from Boston Univ…

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Strictly Ballroom 1:27:50

3M ago1:27:50

1:27:50

This week we're discussing one of our favorite movies, Strictly Ballroom. In Baz Luhrmamm's film debut, Scott wants to break convenient and dance his own steps in ballroom competition. When he loses his partner because she can't lose with him dancing his own way, he teaches Fran, a students at his mom's dance studio. They fall in love over their le…

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Sunk Cost Fallacy in Writing 4:40

3M ago4:40

4:40

Sunk cost is the time, effort, money, or energy invested in something that ultimately doesn't work. Sunk cost FALLACY is when we believe that we have to keep doing that thing because if we don't, all that investment is WASTED. But the investments you make into things that ultimately become sunk costs are never wastes, and this episode details why. …

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Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez 1:19:11

3M ago1:19:11

1:19:11

We're super excited for this week's episode discussing Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez. Reading and reviewing an Abby Jimenez book has been on our list for awhile, and Yours Truly did not disappoint. Briana and Jacob find each other at the perfect time. They both are going through a tough time, and their relationship, after a rocky start, pulls them ea…

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How to Recruit Alphas, Betas, & Critters 4:07

3M ago4:07

4:07

Last week's episode may have left you with some questions, primarily this one: How do you recruit alphas, betas, and critters? You can find these magical people in several places, but it can feel like hunting unicorns at times. In this episode, I list a few places you can find ABCs. Send us a Text Message. What to do next… Get the first 5 days of t…

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Lucky with Andie J. Christopher! 1:36:21

4M ago1:36:21

1:36:21

This week I'm joined by author Andie J Christopher to discuss the truly, marvelously bonkers Lucky, by THE Jackie Collins. Is this a romance? debatable. Is it a very fun book to read? most definitely. Want more Jackie Collins? Check out Fates Mates Trailblazer episode with Jackie Collins' daughters, Rory Green and Tiffany Lerman. Please Rate, Revie…

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The Hating Game 1:06:06

4M ago1:06:06

1:06:06

This week, we are discussing the movie based on the viral book, The Hating Game. Lucy and Joshua have to work together, but they hate each other. Or so it seems. It doesn't take long for their rivalry to turn into attraction. The real question is are there feelings here or is this just passion born from their dislike of each other. Socials Tiktok -…

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Alphas and Betas and Critters, Oh My! 4:34

4M ago4:34

4:34

What are alphas, betas, and critters (aka critique partners)? Are they different? The same? What exactly do they do? In this episode, I talk about how I define each of these types of feedback partners, and whether you need any of them at all. Send us a Text Message. What to do next… Get the first 5 days of the challenge + worksheets for FREE (trial…

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Twisted Love by Ana Huang 1:24:58

4M ago1:24:58

1:24:58

On this episode of Looking for Love in All the Wrong Dust Jackets, we discuss the viral book Twisted Love by Ana Huang. Alex is a classic billionaire bad boy, only he's been asked by his best friend, Josh, to take care of his little sister while he's out of the country for a year. Alex decides to take over Josh's lease and move in right next door t…

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Decision Pivots 3:59

4M ago3:59

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Have you ever made a decision, started working on it, and then realized that you probably should have chosen something else? But then you feel like you HAVE to keep going because if you don't, then your integrity is at stake, or you'll feel like a failure if you "quit"? Insert a decision pivot. You don't have to remain beholden to the decisions you…

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Gulliver's Travels (1726) 20:54

4M ago20:54

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Gulliver’s Travels remains one of the finest satires in the English language, delighting in the mockery of everything from government to religion and —despite the passing of nearly three centuries-remaining just as fun, funny and relevant today. Our guest-speakers are chief editors of the 2023 Cambridge Companion to Gulliver’s Travels Dr. Daniel Co…

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Love at First Sight 1:00:56

4M ago1:00:56

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On this episode of Looking for Love in All the Wrong Dust Jackets, we are flying into Love at First Sight, the new Netflix movie. Based on the book The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith, this movie follows Hadley and Oliver from their airport meet cute, to losing each other in London, to their fated reunion at thei…

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The Power of Writing Rituals 3:35

4M ago3:35

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What do you do to prepare yourself for a writing session? Whether it's lighting candles, playing music, or completely secluding yourself in a dark and mysterious library office, those things are probably your writing ritual. Writing rituals can make all the difference with finishing your book. Send us a Text Message. What to do next… Get the first …

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Obsidian Feathers by N. Cáceres 1:29:46

4M ago1:29:46

1:29:46

On this episode of Looking for Love in All the Wrong Dust Jackets, we enter our dark romance era with Obsidian Feathers by N. Cáceres. Obsidian Feathers is a dark fantasy romance following Xochi to El Salvador, where she runs into an old friend who claims they are mates. Sal, Xochi's fated mate, isn't going to let her go now that he has her. Social…

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The 4 Primary Temperaments 4:30

4M ago4:30

4:30

In this follow-up episode to the one on the difference between personality and temperament, I break down the four types of temperament traditionally known by their "Greek Humor" names: Sanguine Choleric Phlegmatic Melancholic We can use the temperaments not only to better know our characters, but to better know ourselves. Resources: https://psychol…

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Two Truths and a Lie with Shanna P. Lowe 26:21

5M ago26:21

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Can you spot the lie in this episode? Our guest has a passion for storytelling, dinosaurs, and inspiring young people to write more. Actually, none of those are lies. You'll have to listen to the episode for the real two truths and a lie! Shanna P. Lowe, author of Candy Sky Tells a Lie, joins me to talk about her experience with The 60 Day Novel Wr…

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Anyone But You 1:34:04

5M ago1:34:04

1:34:04

On this episode of Looking for Love in All the Wrong Dust Jackets, we are discussing the new romcom to hit theaters, Anyone But You. Despite an amazing first date, Bea and Ben's initial attraction quickly turns sour. However, when they unexpectedly find themselves at a destination wedding in Australia, they pretend to be the perfect couple to keep …

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What Are Your Writing Engines? 4:17

5M ago4:17

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There are things in life that propel you forward, much like an engine moves a boat through water. These are the things we turn to when we need a boost of energy or inspiration, including when we write. Do you know what your writing engines are? This episode includes examples of writing engines which might help you galvanize your writing life. Send …

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A Heart of Blood and Ashes with Kelly Noonan! 1:14:36

5M ago1:14:36

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This week I'm joined by colorist and dear friend Kelly Noonan as we read her first romance - Milla Vane's A Heart of Blood and Ashes. We chat about fantasy vs. fantasy romance expectations, matching hair color to book series and more! Check out Kelly's instagram, and if you're in NYC and would like to book with the most talented colorist, you can f…

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Organizing Chaos with Sophie Beal and Gary Dalkin 59:28

5M ago59:28

59:28

Sophie Beal and Gary Dalkin return to discuss novelists' relationship with editors, whether freelance or at a publisher. All four of us have been on one side of that divide or another, and most of us more than one, and we have a grand old time discussing it.Kirjoittanut Matt Bird and James Kennedy

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Half a Soul by Olivia Atwater 1:44:26

5M ago1:44:26

1:44:26

On this episode of Looking for Love in All the Wrong Dust Jackets, we will be a discussion of Half a Soul by Olivia Atwater. Dora was promised to a faerie lord, but when he comes to collect, her cousin Vanessa stabs him with her embroidery scissors. This leaves Dora with half her soul, causing reduced emotions and a difficult time understanding soc…

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How to Make it Past Quitter’s Day 6:52

5M ago6:52

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Quitter's day is that day just a few weeks into the new year when most people who set New Year's Resolutions feel like quitting. Don't let the natural entropy of excitement and motivation keep you from achieving your writing goals this year. You can make it past Quitters Day! Listen to the episode for tips on how to do this. Send us a Text Message.…

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