Hot Mess Express (HME) - Pen Names

We're Back!

Hey everyone! After our holiday/winter hiatus, WE'RE BACK! We hope everyone had a great (and hopefully relaxing) break. We're so excited to get back into it and gab about all the bookish things with each other, our new guests, and all of you! Go follow our Instagram at @notwritingadvice and tell us what you're most looking forward to in our upcoming season!

Season 1 Finale and What to Expect Next Year

We have had such an amazing time this year connecting with our guests and listeners alike. Thank you so much for all of the support and we so excited for what's to come! Join us as we discuss our plans for what we have in store in season 2 (coming to you in the new year) and be sure to listen to the end where we announce the winners of both of our giveaways we held over on Instagram!

"The Importance of Self-Care!" with Special Guest Melanie Schubert

Fellow podcaster (co-host of the amazing podcast "Of the Publishing Persuasion") chats with us about the importance of self-care, especially in this creative field we find ourselves in. We talk about everything from magnesium, yoga, to blue barbarians. This episode is full of shared truths, hard-won confidence, and a good amount of laughs. Listen through to the end of the episode for a special announcement!

"How I went from Self-Pub to Trad-Pub!" with Special Guest Analeigh Sbrana

Author of Lore of the Wilds (Feb '24), Analeigh Sbrana tells us all about her WILD ride from querying, to self-publishing, to a major traditional publishing deal, sprinkled with a lot of random tangents and laughing!

Hot Mess Express (HME) - Pen Names

Welcome to our new episodes where we talk about quick writing topics and completely lose sight of any structured discussion!