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Finding the Path to Publishing that Works for You
Hello everyone!
Sandra and I recorded this episode back in March 2026, but for various reasons it took a while for me to actually publish it. I’m delighted to share it with you now.
But first, here’s a little bit about my guest, Sandra Po...
Dive into Amy James’ bestselling queer F1 romances 🏎️
I’m a huge fan of romance author Amy James. In addition to writing romances that I gobble up in one sitting, she’s a lovely person—which I learned in the summer of 2025 when I had the chance to interview her for the Truant Pen Podcast about...
My book is…done?
Welcome to the September 2026 edition of The TP Diaries. Once a month, I share an update of what’s going on with my writing. This is NOT a glowing record of the perfect writing routine to guilt you into writing better. Think of this as the...
Anatomy of a Query
Happy Wednesday, writers!
For today’s podcast, I am joined by the inimitable Julie Artz.
Julie Artz is an author, editor, and book coach who helps writers who are almost there cross the finish line with their novels and memoirs. Over the...
When You Get Conflicting Feedback
I promise this isn’t going to become the “Sam’s Book” channel, but, I do have a couple items of exciting book-related news to share.
First, I can finally unveil my gorgeous cover!
I’m completely in love with this cover art and look for...
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