#394 – Indie Author Productivity and Well-being with Carrie Ann Ryan

Kobo ReWriting Life - #36 - Mythology, Fantasy, and LGBTQ+ Representation with Arizona Tape

In this episode, we spoke with Arizona Tape [https://arizonatape.com/], author of dozens of books across multiple series, and collaborative writer on many more! Some of her many ongoing series include Queens of Olympus [https://www.kobo.com/series/queens-of-olympus] (inspired by Greek mythology!), Crescent Lake Shifters [https://www.kobo.com/series/crescent-lake-shifters] (dragon-shifter romance!), and Crescent Lake Bears [https://www.kobo.com/series/crescent-lake-bears] (lumberjack bear-shifter romance!). We learned about Arizona's journey to becoming a full-time writer, heard more about her solo and her collaborative writing processes, asked after her favourite manga and anime series, and got some great advice for emerging writers. We also chatted about LGBTQ+ representation, readers seeing themselves represented in Arizona's books, and why Arizona wanted to write books that her younger self was never able to find. We have a wonderful conversation with Arizona and can't wait to see what she writes next!

#396 – Crafting Memorable Characters with Claire Taylor

In this episode, we spoke with Claire Taylor, author, author coach, and owner of FFS Media. She is the author of over forty mystery and humour novels. She also works as an author coach and is the developer of The Liberated Writer program, wherein she implements the Enneagram framework into her teachings! Her book, Write Iconic Characters [https://www.kobo.com/ebook/write-iconic-characters], teaches authors how to write memorable characters using the Enneagram framework. We had a great conversation about Claire's journey to becoming an author, her Enneagram expertise, her advice for authors looking to write memorable characters, her coaching services, and much more! Visit Claire's website [https://www.hclairetaylor.com/] to learn more.

Kobo ReWriting Life - #35 - My Approach to Writing with Michael Connelly

Welcome to the Kobo ReWriting Life Podcast! Alongside your regularly scheduled Kobo Writing Life podcast [https://kobowritinglife.com/category/kwl-podcast/] episode releases, we will also be featuring some highlights from our backlist. In this episode, Kobo held a special event in downtown Toronto, and part of the event involved this live interview with author Michael Connelly [http://www.michaelconnelly.com/], hosted by Johanna Schneller! Johanna Schneller interviewed Michael about his writing career, his journalism experience, his best-selling mystery series starring detective Harry Bosch, and much more. For more information, visit Michael's website [http://www.michaelconnelly.com/].

#395 – Writing An Epic Romantasy with Sable Sorensen

In this episode, we are joined by best-selling romantasy author duo Sable Sorensen—the pen name of authors Eliza and Annie. Together, they write The Wolves of Ruin [https://www.kobo.com/series/the-wolves-of-ruin-1], a slow burn romantasy series featuring dangerous trials, giant wolves, and strong heroines. We were super excited to discuss their writing career, their love of fantasy and romance, and the second book in The Wolves of Ruin [https://www.kobo.com/series/the-wolves-of-ruin-1] series, Fury Bound [https://www.kobo.com/ebook/fury-bound], the sequel to the hit romantasy Dire Bound [https://www.kobo.com/ebook/dire-bound]. We talked about Eliza and Annie's co-writing skills, how they plot a series, how they world-build for an epic romantasy world, the inspiration behind their stories, what it was like moving from indie publishing to traditional publishing, and so, so much more! Fury Bound [https://www.kobo.com/ebook/fury-bound] is now available on Kobo. Learn more at Sable Sorensen's website [https://sablesorensen.com/].

Kobo ReWriting Life - #34 - Estate Planning for Authors with M.L. Buchman

Welcome to the Kobo ReWriting Life Podcast! Alongside your regularly scheduled Kobo Writing Life podcast [https://kobowritinglife.com/category/kwl-podcast/] episode releases, we will also be featuring some highlights from our backlist. In this episode, former KWL director Mark Lefebvre discussed estate planning for authors with best-selling author M.L. Buchman and addressed questions around author legacies! In this episode of the KWL podcast, former Kobo Writing LIfe director Mark Lefebvre interviews best-selling author M.L. Buchman ("Matt") about his non-fiction title specifically targeted for writers and other creators, Estate Planning for Authors: Your Final Letter (and why you need to write it now) [https://www.kobo.com/ebook/estate-planning-for-authors-1], a step by step guide on how authors can make sure their legacy remains profitable for decades for their heirs after they are gone. Mark also reiterates the importance of thinking about the future and about the long term and reminds authors the importance of putting a plan in place to ensure that their heirs are equipped to properly manage their IP when they are no longer around, and much more.