Read And Write With Natasha
This podcast discusses writing life, reviews books, and interviews authors and industry professionals. It's run by author, journalist, and ghostwriter Natasha Tynes, a Jordanian-American.
Episodes
117 episodes
Writing About a Sexless Marriage Without Blame
In this episode, I'm joined by Alisa Kriegel, a Manhattan psychologist with a thriving private practice and the author of
She Turned Her Hardest Years Into a Memoir
Jessica Danel built a thriving preschool business, scaling from a home daycare to a 140-student facility. But when the 2008 recession hit at the same time her newborn faced serious medical challenges, she was forced to make difficult decisions ...
The Real Cost of Writing Full-Time
Quitting a stable job to write full-time sounds bold, until you hear what it actually takes. Author Carla Vergot, a former special education teacher and the voice behind the
Why Learners Write Better Books
In this episode I sit down with author and speaker Douglas Schmidt to discuss his upcoming book,
How A Near Fatal Crash Sparked A Fiction Podcast
A head-on crash took author Laura Van Wormer out of the writing life she knew and forced her to rebuild from scratch, including her voice. What she did, though, was that she didn’t just retu...
Thirty-One Books In Six Months
Thirty-one children's books. Written in a creative sprint. Published within months.When Kelly Anne Manuel tells ...
Self-Publishing With Real Control
He started writing at 16 during lockdown, finishing a massive first draft he’ll never publish, but instead of stopping there, he kept going. That persistence turned into real momentum for
The Story You Keep Repeating, and How to Replace It with Dr. Angela Longo
You've probably been told to "just let it go." Dr. Angela Longo says that's the wrong instruction and offers an alternative: replace it. I'm joined by Dr. Longo, a UC Berkeley–trained biochemist w...
A Working Poet Explains How He Writes, Performs, And Pays The Bills
He calls himself Virus the Poet, and the name is the point: take something with a negative meaning and flip it into art that spreads in a better way. I sat down with
How Crankiness Can Make You a Better Writer
Crankiness might be the most honest creative fuel we all share, and Stephen Joseph has built an entire writing life around it.I sat down with Stephen, a first-generati...
How A Ghostwriter Turns Lived Experience Into A Book People Want To Read
What does it take to turn real life into a book readers can’t put down?In this episode, I talk with Dr. Amanda Edgar, award-winning author, ghostwriter, and founder...
Guest Podcasting For Authors
Want your book and brand to break past your own audience? I sat down with SEO strategist and author Brandon Leibowitz to map the fastest path: guest podcasting. Brandon lays out how stepping o...
Building Books In Colombia; Selling Stories To The World
Richard McColl is a British writer, publisher, and podcaster who built something entirely his own in Colombia, and the lessons he's learned apply wherever you're try...
How This Author Turned a Subway Moment Into a Book That Redesigns Your Day
A single moment on a New York subway platform can flip a life. That’s where author and coach Deborah Mallow decided to stop living by default and design days that actually felt good. We i...
Find Your People Before You Find Your Publisher
A late-night encounter with a fantasy novel lit the fuse, and Richie Billing walked away from law to chase the kind of storytelling that steals your sleep. We sit down with Richie to unpack t...
How A Daily 'Thought Of The Day' Grew Into A Global Humor Book Series
In this episode, W G Williams takes us inside the moment he stopped chasing age...
Inside Christian Fiction’s Rise And Reach With David Gregory
A skeptic sits down to dinner with Jesus at a quiet Italian restaurant, and a half-million readers later,
Writing the Body: Christopher Lee Maher on Publishing and Reclaiming Health
Christopher Lee Maher is the author of
Building Authority and Revenue With Audiobooks
Ready to turn your book into a voice that moves people—and moves your business forward?In this episode, I sit down with audiobook coach and producer Robert Lane to unpack how nonfi...
From Hollywood Sets To Award-Winning Page-Turners
What happens when Hollywood decides smart, fearless women don’t sell? We sit down with Kay A. Oliver, award-winning author and former industry insider, to explore how she turned that “no”...
Does My Story Sound 'Too Foreign'? Writing for a Global Audience
If you’ve ever worried your story sounds “too foreign,” this conversation is for you.I sit down with Brussels-based writer and coach Dr. Anne Randerson (pen name Mickey Brent) to ...
Inside A Steamy Bestseller With Romance Writer Noel Stark
Romance fiction is dominating the chart. It's also redefining how stories are told and sold.In this episode, I sit down with author and industry veteran Noel Stark to tal...
Biblical Stories in Modern Times With Jeanne Blasberg
What happens when ancient biblical narratives collide with Wall Street ambition? Author Jeanne Blasberg takes us on a fascinating journey through her literary trilogy, culminating in
