A cozy chat with Jack Stilborn, author of The Tyranny of Good Intentions, a humourous book about human nature, politics, and democracy’s smallest battleground. We talk about process, marketing, the economics of being an author, working for the government, how to get endorsements, Monty Python, policy writing vs. fiction writing, and why writing what you know results in a strong manuscript.

Jack Stilborn showed early promise with a comic story that made a cousin laugh so hard she threw up. He was then deflected by life. Careers included part-time academic (political science); intergovernmental affairs advisor (Ontario government) and research analyst (Parliament). Outside work, he has raised three children with spouse Linda and enjoys eclectic reading, volunteer work, cycling, kayaking (no white water please) and cross-country skiing. Following a period of writing about parliamentary government, he has returned to fiction with a short story that received Honorable Mention in the 2024 Alice Munro Short Story Contest, and with his debut novel, The Tyranny of Good Intentions.

Find Jack at jackstilborn.com

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Sitting down with Teri Stevens, author of Makenzie's Ring, a cozy middle-grade summer camp mystery about friendship, family, and the choices we make. We talk about process, writing in community, what it's like to hold your book for the first time, and the unending hustle of marketing.

Teri Stevens devoured s’mores and creepy stories as a child during summer camp at Lake Tahoe, CA. Makenzie’s Ring, a ghostly story of friendship and self-discovery, is her debut novel. When she’s not writing or exploring haunted manors, she’s caring for her three teenagers, husband, backyard chickens and Maxx, their rescue dog. Visit her in Napa Valley, CA or at teristevens.co

Be sure to follow Teri online Instagram @teri_stevens

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This podcast is supported by Scrivener. Typewriter, ring-binder, Scrapbook. Scrivener combines all the tools you need to craft your first draft. Download a free trial today!

This episode is also supported by Publisher Rocket - a powerful companion tool for anyone selling their books on Amazon.

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A weekly podcast series, following the journey of writing the fiction series The Path That Takes Us Home by Alanna Rusnak. In this episode: I share the recording of my launch event, complete with a reading, fun tidbits, and a live music performance!

Excerpts, deep thoughts, rambles, and shares.

In this episode:

Stay Social Water

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WHEN THE TREES ALL BURNED

POCKET ROCHELLE 🎶

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