This is a podcast for authors by authors! (And also readers who want the scoop on what authors are REALLY thinking.) Join Valerie Biel and T.K. (Tracey) Sheffield as we share topics to help our fellow writers as well as fun tidbits on what we’re reading and where we’re roaming. 2024 will have 10 episodes on topics like agent searching (episode 1), indie vs traditional publishing (episode 4), book launch basics (this episode), helpful writing conferences (episode 2), why we write what we write (episode 3) and more!
ABOUT US—YOUR PODCAST HOSTS:
Valerie Biel is the author of the award-winning Circle of Nine series as well as a publicity professional who aids other authors with their book launches and marketing. You can find her here on Substack at Reading, Writing, & Roaming or at ValerieBiel.com.
Tracey writes stories for readers who want to laugh and escape. She is the author of the award-winning Backyard Model comic culinary cozy mysteries, and other books. She is found at her website, T.K. Sheffield Writes, and her Instagram, The Backyard Model.
ABOUT EPISODE 8:
We reflect on how much being AT a conference in-person helps writers after the first day at the WWA Conference. We then shift gears and talk about mystery writing—why we love the genre and what we find tricky or difficult about writing mysteries, too.
Links mentioned in this podcast.
Wisconsin Writers Association:
https://wiwrite.org/
The Jade Ring Contest (sponsored by WWA)
Upcoming Author Events:
November 2 - Combined event - T.K. & Valerie at Literatus Bookstore, Watertown, WI Learn more.
November 8 - Combined Event - T.K. & Valerie at Daydream Believer Books, Lake Mills, WI. Learn more.
A discussion about mystery writing, coming to you from the Wisconsin Writers Association (WWA) Fall Conference!