Read and Write with Natasha
This podcast discusses writing life, reviews books, and interviews authors and industry professionals.
Episodes
107 episodes
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...
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Episode 107
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36:36
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...
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Episode 106
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47:17
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...
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Episode 105
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41:24
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...
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Episode 104
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35:01
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...
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Episode 103
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32:43
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...
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Episode 102
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30:51
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,
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Episode 101
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38:08
Writing the Body: Christopher Lee Maher on Publishing and Reclaiming Health
Christopher Lee Maher is the author of
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Episode 100
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38:20
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...
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Episode 99
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33:49
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”...
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Episode 98
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44:50
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 ...
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Episode 97
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37:19
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...
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Episode 96
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41:13
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
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Episode 95
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42:01
Overcoming Writer's Resistance With Nicole Janz
Dr. Nicole Janz, author of The Write Habit planner, brings an honest perspective to the psychological barriers that prevent writers f...
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Episode 94
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33:02
From Writing With James Patterson to Paris: A Writer's Journey
When a creative mind trained in Hollywood's competitive structure ventures into the world of novel writing, the results can be illuminating. Shan Serafin's journey from James ...
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Episode 93
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52:08
Oops! He Dropped the Leftovers, So I Wrote a Book
What happens when a child spills leftovers on the kitchen floor and immediately labels himself "stupid"? For author Brenda Do, this heartbreaking moment sparked the creation of
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Episode 92
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40:26
Write Fast, Publish Often: The Art of Literary Momentum
For Neera Mahajan, a professional critique about her written English didn't derail her career; it sparked an extraordinary second act as an author, book coach, and community builder."The only thin...
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Episode 91
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48:26
The Tables Turn: Natasha Tynes on 25 Years of Writing Without Burning Out
What does it take to build a sustainable career as a writer? In this special episode, the tables turn as I’m interviewed by author Jean Alfieri about my 25-plus years in the writing world....
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Episode 90
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36:13
Book Therapy: Navigating the Emotional Journey of Writing
What if becoming a parent actually made you MORE creative, not less?Writer and "book therapist" Heidi Fiedler discovered something surprising: when life became more demanding after ...
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Episode 89
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41:27
From One-Way Ticket to Book Deal
What if you could design your entire life around freedom and flexibility? That's exactly what Kayla Ihrig did when she bought a one-way ticket to Mexico in 2017, launching herself into t...
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Episode 88
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36:24
Wrongfully Convicted: Deon Patrick Documents 21 Years Behind Bars
Imagine being just 20 years old when police force you to confess to a double murder you didn’t commit. Then imagine spending the next 21 years of your life behind bars, with no hope of release.This isn’t fiction...
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Episode 87
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52:27
Dead Bodies and Dancing Ghosts: A Writer's Island Adventure
▶️ Watch the episode: The Bold Leap: How JD Barker Left a Six-Figure Career to Write Full-TimeWhat would drive someone to leave behind a comfortable s...
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Episode 86
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41:45
When Science Fiction Becomes Reality with Kira Peikoff
What if anyone could have a biological child with anyone, regardless of gender, fertility, or age?That’s the provocative premise behind
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Episode 85
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