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Kobo Writing Life Podcast
Kobo Writing Life Podcast
Kobo Writing Life

The Kobo Writing Life Podcast features exciting interviews with bestselling authors, tips on the craft and business of writing, and advice for... more

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Episodes

#358 – Reaching Romantasy Author Superstardom with Jennifer L. Armentrout

In this episode, we spoke to Jennifer L. Armentrout, best-selling author of over seventy books in multiple genres from... more

10 Dec 2024 · 50 minutes
#357 – Writing a Winning Holiday Novella with Barbara Kellyn and the Kobo Originals Team

In this episode, we are joined by Barbara Kellyn, winner of the Kobo Originals Holiday Rom-Com Writing Contest for... more

26 Nov 2024 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
Crafting Holiday Romance Novels with Holly Cassidy

In this episode, we spoke to Holly Cassidy, also known as Hannah Mary McKinnon, author of holiday... more

12 Nov 2024 · 46 minutes
Writing Paranormal Romance with Michelle M. Pillow

In this episode, we are joined by New York Times and USA Today best-selling author and prolific writer Michelle... more

29 Oct 2024 · 1 hour,
#354 – The Life of a Full-time Indie Author with Golden Angel

In this episode, we spoke to Golden Angel, USA Today best-selling author of “heart-and bottom-warming romance,” whose series include... more

15 Oct 2024 · 59 minutes
Writing Your Debut Novel with Katrina Kwan

In this episode, we spoke to Vancouver-based author and former ghostwriter, Katrina Kwan! Her romance novel debut, the rom-com... more

01 Oct 2024 · 39 minutes
Inspiring Others and Being Inspired as an Author with Anna Gomez

In this episode, we spoke to award-winning women’s fiction and romance author Anna Gomez, whose publications (and accolades) are... more

17 Sep 2024 · 45 minutes
Translating Your Books with Hanna Wheeler

In this episode of the KWL Podcast, we were joined by Hanna Wheeler, translator and copywriter who has worked... more

03 Sep 2024 · 53 minutes
Writing Young Adult Fantasy Novels with Nicki Pau Preto

In this episode, we spoke with science fiction, fantasy, and young adult fiction author Nicki Pau Preto! Nicki... more

20 Aug 2024 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
The Abundance Mindset for Authors with Renee Rose and Lee Savino

In this episode, we are joined by Renee Rose and Lee Savino, best-selling authors who have written over 20... more

06 Aug 2024 · 55 minutes
Promo Stacking and Prioritizing Your Book Marketing with Clayton Noblit

In this episode, we are joined by Clayton Noblit, senior book marketing manager at Written Word Media. Clayton has... more

23 Jul 2024 · 51 minutes
Writing Award-winning Fiction with Nora Decter

In this episode, we are joined by Nora Decter, writing instructor and author of How Far We Go and... more

09 Jul 2024 · 44 minutes
Spicy Romantasy, Podcasting, and Pen Names with Sacha Black

In this episode, we spoke to indie author, writing craft expert, podcaster, and all-around talented rebel author Sacha Black!... more

25 Jun 2024 · 46 minutes
#345 – Maximizing Your Book Marketing with Mal Cooper

In this episode, we are joined by Malorie Cooper, author and co-founder of The Writing Wives, where Malorie and... more

11 Jun 2024 · 45 minutes
#344 – Committing to Your Writing Practice with Jessie Kwak

In this episode, we are joined by author, conference organizer, and ghostwriter Jessie Kwak to discuss all things writing... more

28 May 2024 · 42 minutes
From Romance Reader to Romance Author with Bal Khabra

In this episode, we are joined by Vancouver-based Bal Khabra, debut author of hockey romance novel Collide! Bal... more

14 May 2024 · 36 minutes
Academics and Authorship with Patrick E. Horrigan

In this episode, we spoke with Patrick E. Horrigan, academic and author of American Scholar, published by Lethe Press.... more

30 Apr 2024 · 44 minutes
Accessibility Tips for Indie Authors with Jeff Adams and Michele Lucchini

In this episode, we are joined by Jeff Adams and Michele Lucchini, online and digital accessibility experts who work... more

16 Apr 2024 · 47 minutes
#340 – Writing a Road Trip Romance Novel with Alison Cochrun

In this episode, we are joined by author Alison Cochrun, writer of the best-selling romance novels The Charm Offensive... more

02 Apr 2024 · 44 minutes
Plotting a Dark Romance Novel with J. L. Drake

In this week’s episode, we spoke to Jodi Drake, a bestselling author who writes multiple series under the name... more

19 Mar 2024 · 40 minutes
#338 – Writing Women's Action-Adventure Novels with Bethany Maines

In this episode, we spoke to award-winning author Bethany Maines, whose romance-fuelled action-adventure novels include Eye Contact and Bulletproof... more

05 Mar 2024 · 51 minutes
#337 – Marketing Advice for Indie Authors with Kiki Chatfield

In this episode, we are joined by Kiki Chatfield, CEO and founder of The Next Step PR. Kiki spoke... more

20 Feb 2024 · 44 minutes
#336 – Mental Health, Queer Narratives and More with Emily Austin

In this episode, we are joined by best-selling Canadian author Emily Austin, whose debut novel Everyone In This... more

06 Feb 2024 · 37 minutes
#335 – Writing Best-Selling Hockey Romance with Becka Mack

In this episode, we are joined by best-selling author of the book series that became a TikTok sensation, Playing for... more

23 Jan 2024 · 1 hour,
All About Writing Retreats with Lisa Shaughnessy

In this episode, we are joined by Lisa Shaughnessy, founder of The Writing Retreat Sampler and creator of The... more

09 Jan 2024 · 38 minutes
The Year in Review with the Kobo Writing Life Team

In this episode, we sat down as a team to talk about everything do with Kobo Writing Life that... more

26 Dec 2023 · 37 minutes
Writing a Small-town Sports Romance with Elena Armas

In this episode, we are joined by New York Times and international bestselling author Elena Armas, author of The... more

12 Dec 2023 · 55 minutes
Believing in Your Readers with Bethany Lopez

In this episode, we are joined by Bethany Lopez, a USA Today best-selling, multi-genre author who has written over... more

28 Nov 2023 · 37 minutes
The Realities of Indie Publishing and Writing Romance with J. Sterling

In this episode, we are joined by New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Jenn Sterling, writing as... more

13 Nov 2023 · 53 minutes
#329 – Writing a Thrilling YA Series with Brett Riley

In this episode, we spoke to Brett Riley, author of fiction, screenplays, and creative non-fiction. Based in Las Vegas,... more

31 Oct 2023 · 52 minutes
Wellness, Writing, and Working with Kobo Originals with Elizabeth Barone

In today’s episode, we are joined by Elizabeth Barone, author of over a dozen novels, with one of her... more

17 Oct 2023 · 46 minutes
Creative Advice for Neurodivergent Authors with October K. Santerelli

In this episode, we are joined by fantasy author, LGBTQ+ sensitivity reader, and international speaker and presenter October K.... more

03 Oct 2023 · 46 minutes
Facing Your First Draft with Mary Adkins

In this episode, we are joined by author and book coach Mary Adkins, founder of The Book Incubator, a program... more

19 Sep 2023 · 44 minutes
What Authors Can Learn from the Movies with John Gaspard

In this episode, we spoke with John Gaspard, author of The Popcorn Principles: A Novelist’s Guide to Learning from... more

05 Sep 2023 · 1 hour, 1 minute
Publicity for Indie Authors with Halima Khatun

In this episode, we spoke with Halima Khatun, PR consultant, former broadcast journalist, and author of the new non-fiction... more

22 Aug 2023 · 45 minutes
Important Tools for Indie Authors with Mark Dawson

In today’s episode, we are joined by renowned indie publishing business expert, educator and author, Mark Dawson – who... more

08 Aug 2023 · 39 minutes
Successes and Strengths in Self-publishing with Jasinda and Jack Wilder

In this episode, we spoke to the writing team of Jasinda and Jack Wilder (who we had the chance to... more

25 Jul 2023 · 1 hour, 9 minutes
Writing For Your Narrator with J. R. Ward

In this episode, we are joined by Jessica Ward, also known as J. R. Ward. J. R. Ward is... more

11 Jul 2023 · 1 hour, 4 minutes
Writing Twists and Turns in Thrillers with Catherine McKenzie

In this episode, we spoke with Catherine McKenzie, USA Today best-selling author of “riveting domestic suspense,” I’ll Never Tell,... more

27 Jun 2023 · 51 minutes
Mythology, Fantasy, and LGBTQ+ Representation with Arizona Tape

In this episode, we heard from Arizona Tape, author of dozens of books across multiple series, and collaborative writer... more

13 Jun 2023 · 44 minutes
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In this episode, we spoke with John Gaspard, author of The Popcorn Principles: A Novelist’s Guide to Learning from the Movies,... more