The Kobo Writing Life Podcast features exciting interviews with bestselling authors, tips on the craft and business of writing, and advice for... more
In this episode, we spoke to Jennifer L. Armentrout, best-selling author of over seventy books in multiple genres from... more
In this episode, we are joined by Barbara Kellyn, winner of the Kobo Originals Holiday Rom-Com Writing Contest for... more
In this episode, we spoke to Holly Cassidy, also known as Hannah Mary McKinnon, author of holiday... more
In this episode, we are joined by New York Times and USA Today best-selling author and prolific writer Michelle... more
In this episode, we spoke to Golden Angel, USA Today best-selling author of “heart-and bottom-warming romance,” whose series include... more
In this episode, we spoke to Vancouver-based author and former ghostwriter, Katrina Kwan! Her romance novel debut, the rom-com... more
In this episode, we spoke to award-winning women’s fiction and romance author Anna Gomez, whose publications (and accolades) are... more
In this episode of the KWL Podcast, we were joined by Hanna Wheeler, translator and copywriter who has worked... more
In this episode, we spoke with science fiction, fantasy, and young adult fiction author Nicki Pau Preto! Nicki... more
In this episode, we are joined by Renee Rose and Lee Savino, best-selling authors who have written over 20... more
In this episode, we are joined by Clayton Noblit, senior book marketing manager at Written Word Media. Clayton has... more
In this episode, we are joined by Nora Decter, writing instructor and author of How Far We Go and... more
In this episode, we spoke to indie author, writing craft expert, podcaster, and all-around talented rebel author Sacha Black!... more
In this episode, we are joined by Malorie Cooper, author and co-founder of The Writing Wives, where Malorie and... more
In this episode, we are joined by author, conference organizer, and ghostwriter Jessie Kwak to discuss all things writing... more
In this episode, we are joined by Vancouver-based Bal Khabra, debut author of hockey romance novel Collide! Bal... more
In this episode, we spoke with Patrick E. Horrigan, academic and author of American Scholar, published by Lethe Press.... more
In this episode, we are joined by Jeff Adams and Michele Lucchini, online and digital accessibility experts who work... more
In this episode, we are joined by author Alison Cochrun, writer of the best-selling romance novels The Charm Offensive... more
In this week’s episode, we spoke to Jodi Drake, a bestselling author who writes multiple series under the name... more
In this episode, we spoke to award-winning author Bethany Maines, whose romance-fuelled action-adventure novels include Eye Contact and Bulletproof... more
In this episode, we are joined by Kiki Chatfield, CEO and founder of The Next Step PR. Kiki spoke... more
In this episode, we are joined by best-selling Canadian author Emily Austin, whose debut novel Everyone In This... more
In this episode, we are joined by best-selling author of the book series that became a TikTok sensation, Playing for... more
In this episode, we are joined by Lisa Shaughnessy, founder of The Writing Retreat Sampler and creator of The... more
In this episode, we sat down as a team to talk about everything do with Kobo Writing Life that... more
In this episode, we are joined by New York Times and international bestselling author Elena Armas, author of The... more
In this episode, we are joined by Bethany Lopez, a USA Today best-selling, multi-genre author who has written over... more
In this episode, we are joined by New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Jenn Sterling, writing as... more
In this episode, we spoke to Brett Riley, author of fiction, screenplays, and creative non-fiction. Based in Las Vegas,... more
In today’s episode, we are joined by Elizabeth Barone, author of over a dozen novels, with one of her... more
In this episode, we are joined by fantasy author, LGBTQ+ sensitivity reader, and international speaker and presenter October K.... more
In this episode, we are joined by author and book coach Mary Adkins, founder of The Book Incubator, a program... more
In this episode, we spoke with John Gaspard, author of The Popcorn Principles: A Novelist’s Guide to Learning from... more
In this episode, we spoke with Halima Khatun, PR consultant, former broadcast journalist, and author of the new non-fiction... more
In today’s episode, we are joined by renowned indie publishing business expert, educator and author, Mark Dawson – who... more
In this episode, we spoke to the writing team of Jasinda and Jack Wilder (who we had the chance to... more
In this episode, we are joined by Jessica Ward, also known as J. R. Ward. J. R. Ward is... more
In this episode, we spoke with Catherine McKenzie, USA Today best-selling author of “riveting domestic suspense,” I’ll Never Tell,... more
In this episode, we heard from Arizona Tape, author of dozens of books across multiple series, and collaborative writer... more
In this episode, we spoke to bestselling author Ruth Ware about her upcoming release, Zero Days, available on June... more
In this week’s episode, we spoke with New York Times, USA Today and #1 internationally bestselling author, Christina Lauren... more
In this episode, we are joined by award-winning true crime writer Kerrie Droban to discuss her latest release, Aurora,... more
In this episode, we talk to author Maren Cooper, writer of literary and contemporary women’s fiction. We spoke to... more
In this episode, we sat down with Grace Callaway, USA Today and international best-selling author of historical romances (that... more
In this episode, we are joined by Citra Tenore, an author who wrote her first book at 11 and... more
In this episode, we spoke to Amy Stuart, author of A Death at the Party, out today – get... more
In this episode, we spoke to Maria Riegger, attorney, self-help writer, and author of fiction and non-fiction titles such... more
In this episode, we spoke to Jackie Lau, author of The Unmatchmakers, The Stand-Up Groomsman, and many more titles,... more
In this episode, we chatted with Alexandra Shapiro, criminal defense lawyer and debut author as of 2021. We asked... more
Happy New Year, writers! In this episode, the Kobo Writing Life team gets together to discuss our indie publishing predictions,... more
In this episode, we’re showcasing a live event that we held earlier this year on the KWL Facebook page and... more
In this episode, we spoke with Meg Smitherman, debut indie author of Destroyer, the first book in a new... more
In this week’s episode, we spoke to Daniel Paisner, ghostwriter of seventeen NYT bestselling books among many, many others.... more
In this episode, we talk to best-selling romance and erotica author, Jade West, about writing very spicy and often... more
In this episode, we spoke to Lisa M. Lilly, author, lawyer, and fellow podcaster! Lisa M. Lilly hosts Buffy... more
In this episode, we spoke with Karen White, an award-winning audiobook narrator who recently began writing and publishing her... more
In this episode, we heard from award-winning author and professional speaker Carol Van Den Hende, whose second book, Orchid Blooming,... more
In this episode, the KWL team celebrates 300 episodes of the Kobo Writing Life podcast! With 300 episodes and 9... more
In this episode, we are joined by Alex de Campi, author of prose novels, graphic novels, screenplays, and more, as... more
In this episode, we are joined by Alison G. Bailey, award-winning author of contemporary romance and new adult novels that... more
In this episode, we are joined by Nana Malone, Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author of sexy, feel-good... more
In this episode we’re showcasing a live event that we held earlier this year on the KWL Facebook and... more
In this episode, we are joined by Samantha M. Bailey, USA Today and #1 nationally bestselling author of Woman on... more
In this episode we’re showcasing a live event that we held earlier this year on the KWL Facebook and YouTube... more
In this episode, we are joined by Swedish author and entrepreneur, Marcus Tallberg. Tune in for a discussion on authentic... more
In this episode, we are joined by USA Today bestselling romance author and trauma therapist Adriana Herrera (author of Finding... more
In this episode, we are joined by psychological fiction author and Ph.D. candidate Sara Foster (author of You Don't Know... more
In this episode, we are joined by Canadian journalist, author, and filmmaker Zarqa Nawaz (creator of Little Mosque on the... more
Tune in to our conversation with Clayton Noblit and Grant Shepherd of Written Word Media. They gave us lots of... more
Our guest this week is Renee Harleston, founder of Writing Diversely, which offers sensitivity reading services that provide authors, writers,... more
This week on the podcast, we're speaking with Lila Dubois and Jayne Rylon all about TikTok, and how they are... more
Happy International Woman's Day to our KWL community! We wanted to celebrate by releasing a bonus episode this week... more
This week on the podcast, we're sitting down with Catherine Spader to chat about her career trajectory from ER nurse... more
We are joined on the podcast by Rachel Krantz who spoke to us about her recent memoir, Open: An Uncensored... more
This week we're featuring author and podcaster, Matty Dalrymple, host of the The Indy Author Podcast. Matty shares insights she... more
Journalism professor and romance author Sara Whitney joins us on the podcast this week to discuss her journey to publishing... more
This week we spoke to author Bruce McCandless III about his latest book, a a biography of his father, legendary... more
Bestselling author and writer of comics and video games Sam Maggs returns to the podcast this week to discuss writing... more
Author, coach, and marketing assistant Mel Jolly joins us on the podcast this week to discuss her career and to... more
On a very special bonus episode of the podcast, Kobo CEO Michael Tamblyn sits down with some of the book... more
Bestselling author Alexis Hall joins us on the podcast this week to discuss his Kobo Original, Murder Most Actual, and... more
Award-winning SFF author Cadwell Turnbull joins us on the podcast this week to discuss his latest novel, No Gods, No... more
Award-winning fantasy author L. Penelope joins us on the podcast this week to discuss her unique journey to becoming a... more
Author Chloe Liese joins us on the podcast this week to discuss her new Kobo Original, The Mistletoe Motive. Chloe... more
Bestselling and award winning paranormal romance author Lisa Kessler joins us on the podcast today to discuss her writing process and how... more
Author Shane Neeley joins us on the podcast this week to talk about his experience using AI and machine learning... more
Bestselling author Marni Mann joins us on the podcast this week to talk about how she built her team of... more
Paranormal romance author and ICU nurse Cassandra Alexander joins us on the podcast this week to discuss her new... more
Internationally bestselling author K.A. Tucker joins us on the podcast this week to discuss her most recent release, A Fate... more
Founder and developer of StoryOrigin Evan Gow joins us on the podcast this week. Evan tells us the how authors... more
Bestselling author Eric Rickstad joins us on the podcast this week to discuss his newest dark, psychological thriller, I Am... more
Bestselling author Patricia McLinn is on the podcast this week to discuss the craft of writing and how to create... more
For this bonus episode of the KWL Podcast, we are honoured to share a conversation between Kobo’s Diversity and Inclusion... more
Bestselling author Katee Robert joins us on the podcast to talk about her writing process and why she’s drawn to... more
Author T.W. Piperbrook joins us on the podcast this week to discuss bringing his Sandstorm series wide for the first... more
We are joined by David Bezmozgis on the podcast this week. David is an award winning author, the host of... more
Book launch coach Sue Campbell joins us on the podcast this week to share her best advice for finding your... more
We are joined by author Michael Polelle on the podcast this week. Michael is a former lawyer and emeritus law... more
Editor Janice Zawerbny sits down with us this week to discuss her career in publishing and to share her advice... more
Bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout joins us on the podcast this week to discuss her writing career and her experiences... more
Authors and co-founders of the The Author Conference club Jenn Falls and Fatima Fayez join us on the podcast this... more
New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh joins us on the podcast this week to talk about her long standing... more
Author Eric Maikranz joins us on the podcast this week to talk to us about his book, The Reincarnationist Papers,... more
Author Sarah Selecky joins us on the podcast this week. Not only is Sarah a Giller nominated author, but she... more
New York Times bestselling author Kristen Ashley joins us on the podcast this week to discuss her journey to publishing,... more
Bestselling author and forensic anthropologist Kathy Reichs joins us on the podcast today to celebrate the release of The Bone... more
Crime fiction author Aime Austin joins us on the podcast this week to talk about her Casey Cort Legal Thrillers... more
Ramesh Mantha, Kobo’s VP of product for devices, joins us on the podcast this week to tell us about Kobo’s... more
Author and writing coach J. Thorn is on the podcast this week to talk about his book, Three Story Method,... more
In our 250th episode, bestselling author Lisa Taddeo joins us on the podcast to discuss her writing career and her... more
Debut author Zakiya Dalila Harris joins us on the podcast this week to discuss her novel, The Other Black Girl.... more
Author and professional stylist Heather Newberger joins us on the podcast this week to discuss her first book, How to... more
Debut author Jessica Hamilton joins us on the podcast this week to discuss her recently released thriller, What You Never... more
We are joined by Kobo’s Siobhan Padgett on the podcast this week. Siobhan is the Senior Vendor Manager for the... more
This week on the podcast we are joined by Lateefah Zawistowski to discuss all things OverDrive. As an account manager... more
This week on the podcast we sit down with Kobo’s Content Sales Lead for North America Deandra Lalonde to talk... more
Productivity strategist and author Sagan Morrow joins us on the podcast this week. Sagan tells us how she got into... more
Nina Grinstead, the founder of Valentine PR, joins us on the podcast this week to share how she creates strategic... more
New York Times bestselling author Skye Warren joins us on the podcast this week. Skye has been an indie author... more
Liv Albert, host of the popular podcast Let’s Talk About Myths, Baby, joins us on the podcast this week to... more
Ricardo Fayet, the head of marketing and one of the founders of Reedsy, joins us on the podcast this week... more
Debut author and certified clinical hypnosis practitioner Shauna Cummins joins us on the podcast this week to discuss her book... more
Kobo Writing Life’s very own Shayna Krishnasamy joins us on the podcast this week to discuss all things promotions.... more
Author and writing teacher Sacha Black returns to the podcast this week to discuss her book The Anatomy of Prose... more
Bestselling paranormal author Steff Green (AKA Steffanie Holmes) joins us on the podcast this week to discuss her writing career... more
We are joined by three editing professionals on the podcast this week: Kristina Stanley, the creator of Fictionary, JoEllen Nordstrom,... more
New York Times bestselling author Courtney Milan joins us on the podcast this week. Courtney’s book The Duke Who Didn’t... more
USA Today bestselling romance author Kelly Jamieson talks to us about her newest series with Penguin Random House, Bears Hockey.... more
New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Zanetti is on the podcast this week to discuss her writing process and what... more
Ricardo Fayet, the head of marketing and one of the founders of Reedsy, joins us on the podcast this week to discuss... more