Laura Thomas, who describes herself as a late bloomer in her writing career, speaks about facing rejection and finding support on the path to publishing 9 books across non-fiction, romantic suspense and teen and children’s fiction.
Gracewriters Podcast #46: Chrissy Garwood on Writing Christian Romantic Suspense and Fantasy
Chrissy Garwood, author of the River Wild Christian Romantic Suspense series and the YA Fantasy River series on being a ‘genre butterfly’ and how she dealt with the idea that someone in Christian ministry doesn’t sit around inventing stories.
Gracewriters Podcast #45: Donita Bundy on Writing Multi-POV Christian Urban Fantasy
Donita Bundy, author of the Armour of Light Christian urban fantasy series, former Somerset Writer in Residence, high school creative writing teacher, blogger and preacher, on writing multiple first-person POV and the challenges of faith-driven creativity.
Gracewriters Podcast #44: Nikki Florence Thompson on Anxiety and Faith in Life and Publishing
Nikki Florence Thompson, writing teacher and author of the memoir Fight, Flight and Faith, shares how an unusual partnership with a good editor helped strengthen and refocus her book, and about God’s tenderness in comforting and encouraging the fearful.
Gracewriters Podcast #43: Children’s Singer/Songwriter Colin Buchanan on Finding Inspiration and Making a Difference
Colin Buchanan, well-known for his hilarious children’s songs and country music, shares his discoveries about navigating the insecurities of a creative career, and how to write fun and kooky material while also being soberminded with God’s truth.
Gracewriters Podcast #42: Kristen Young on Writing Young Adult Christian Fantasy and Non-Fiction
Kristen Young, author of speculative fiction and non-fiction, winner of the 2021 Realm Award, on the writing and traditional publishing process, and how we can make a difference with our words, no matter how we might struggle.
Gracewriters Podcast #41: Author, Speaker, Physician, and Photographer Dr Ernest Crocker
Biographical author, speaker and nuclear medicine physician Dr Ernest Crocker, whose three books include Nine Minutes Past Midnight. Ern discusses his writing process, his path to traditional publication, and the medical event that set him on the path of exploring God’s role in healing today.
Gracewriters Podcast #40: Writing Coach Elaine Fraser on Planning Your New Writing Year
Writing coach, author, speaker and blogger Elaine Fraser on planning for the new writing year. Elaine talks about creating a process, setting priorities, and creating the physical, psychological and spiritual space we need to write.