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Marissa chats with Julian Winters about his latest YA romance, PRINCE OF THE PALISADES. Also discussed in this episode: how fanfiction is a great way to get started in writing, the sometimes difficult elements of crafting a contemporary royal story, writing romance and the importance of creating moments when characters are vulnerable, how challenging it can be bringing conflict to a contemporary story, creating relatable and lovable secondary characters—including badass female characters, and so much more!
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Saying Farewell after 225 episodes... and Hello to The Happy Writer Book! 47:23

לפני 5 weeks47:23

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In this final (!) episode of the Happy Writer podcast, Marissa and Joanne chat about the past almost five years and 224 episodes of the podcast: favorite moments, what they learned, what they will (and won’t!) miss, how many people tuned in, and more fun facts and stats. Also discussed: THE HAPPY WRITER book – how it came about, what changed thanks to the podcast, what’s inside, what Marissa hopes readers take from it, a giveaway, and more! Show Notes: Happy Writer free downloads: https://www.marissameyer.com/the-happy-writer-book/ Enter the giveaway! https://forms.gle/1sYqAJ4mV6mo55Mp9 The Happy Writer at Bookshop.org Purchasing your books through our webstore at Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Order The Happy Writer: Get More Ideas, Write More Words, and Find More Joy from First Draft to Publication and Beyond https://bookshop.org/a/11756/9781250362377 Find out more and follow The Happy Writer on social media: https://www.marissameyer.com/podcast/…

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Gothic Romances and Ghosts Galore! with J. Ann Thomas - The Spirit Collection of Thorne Hall 59:49

לפני 6 weeks59:49

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Marissa chats with J. Ann Thomas about her new adult gothic ghost novel, THE SPIRIT COLLECTION OF THORNE HALL. Also in this episode: the unpredictability of being a podcaster with children, how publishing can be a roller coaster of a career, creating love interests that are not perfect but are perfect for the character, using a real house and its blueprints and diagrams to keep track of ghosts (!), using real people (alive and dead) to inspire characters, character names, narrating your own audio books, and so much more! Show Notes: Ventfort Hall Museum in Lennox, MA: https://gildedage.org/ MOMA Mourning Clothes exhibit: https://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/listings/2014/death-becomes-her Child Ballads: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Child_Ballads The Happy Writer at Bookshop.org Purchasing your books through our webstore at Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores. Amplify Marketers Our mission is to help your message rise above the noise so it can be heard loud & clear. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Order The Happy Writer: Get More Ideas, Write More Words, and Find More Joy from First Draft to Publication and Beyond https://bookshop.org/a/11756/9781250362377 Find out more and follow The Happy Writer on social media: https://www.marissameyer.com/podcast/…

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Militant Outlines and Author Vulnerability with Trisha Tobias - Honeysuckle and Bone 46:27

לפני 7 weeks46:27

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Marissa chats with Trisha Tobias about her debut gothic YA, HONEYSUCKLE AND BONE. Also discussed: creating author signatures, writing fanfiction across fandoms, writing from a place of grief and vulnerability and using writing to help process, researching a far-off setting through family and the internet, flawed and unreliable characters, militant outlining, fearing the blank page, how becoming a published author can make for a more empathetic editor, and so much more! The Happy Writer at Bookshop.org Purchasing your books through our webstore at Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores. Amplify Marketers Our mission is to help your message rise above the noise so it can be heard loud & clear. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Order The Happy Writer: Get More Ideas, Write More Words, and Find More Joy from First Draft to Publication and Beyond https://bookshop.org/a/11756/9781250362377 Find out more and follow The Happy Writer on social media: https://www.marissameyer.com/podcast/…

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Banter, Love Confessions, and IP Projects with Paul Coccia - Recommended Reading 47:43

לפני 8 weeks47:43

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In this first episode of 2025, Marissa chats with Paul Coccia about his upcoming YA romance, RECOMMENDED READING. Also discussed in this episode: Glitterature, projects taking time to find the perfect home and market, feeling confident enough to follow your own path, intellectual property (IP) projects and the audition process, working to a provided beat sheet, prologues and opening scenes, writing great banter and love confessions, and so much more! The Happy Writer at Bookshop.org Purchasing your books through our webstore at Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores. Amplify Marketers Our mission is to help your message rise above the noise so it can be heard loud & clear. Red Herrings Society Use the code HappyWriter at RedHerringWriters.com to try the first month for free. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Order The Happy Writer: Get More Ideas, Write More Words, and Find More Joy from First Draft to Publication and Beyond https://bookshop.org/a/11756/9781250362377 Find out more and follow The Happy Writer on social media: https://www.marissameyer.com/podcast/…

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Celebrating Accomplishments and Setting Writing Goals for the New Year - with Tamara Moss 1:00:24

לפני 9 weeks1:00:24

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Marissa is joined by repeat podcast guest, author, longtime critique partner, fellow Sailor Moon fanfiction writer and now, cowriter, Tamara Moss. Discussed in this episode: Tamara and Marissa’s writing accomplishments for 2024 and how they celebrated (hint: Tamara shares the kind of ‘celebration’ we don’t recommend), the benefits of cleaning and decluttering, looking forward to what’s ahead for 2025, Parkinson’s Law, goal-setting and breaking down goals to be manageable, being kind to yourself, SMART goals, staying motivated, and more! Show Notes: Tamara’s other episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/950767/episodes/4229966-epic-world-building-advice-with-tamara-moss-lintang-and-the-pirate-queen The Deadbolt Mystery Society: https://deadboltmysterysociety.com/ Getting Things Done: https://bookshop.org/a/11756/9780143126560 The Happy Writer at Bookshop.org Purchasing your books through our webstore at Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores. Amplify Marketers Our mission is to help your message rise above the noise so it can be heard loud & clear. Red Herrings Society Use the code HappyWriter at RedHerringWriters.com to try the first month for free. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Order The Happy Writer: Get More Ideas, Write More Words, and Find More Joy from First Draft to Publication and Beyond https://bookshop.org/a/11756/9781250362377 Find out more and follow The Happy Writer on social media: https://www.marissameyer.com/podcast/…

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Behind the Scenes of Audiobook Narration with Gabi Epstein and Rebecca Soler 1:14:59

לפני 12 weeks1:14:59

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Marissa and Joanne are joined by Rebecca Soler and Gabi Epstein – the narrators for the LET IT GLOW audiobook (You may also recognize Rebecca’s voice from most of Marissa’s other audio books!). Discussed in this deep dive episode all about audio books: the similarities and differences between audiobook narration and stage acting, how much interaction narrators have with authors and co-narrators, the process of recording and editing, what typical recording days look like, narrator voice tips and tricks, narrator pet peeves (hint for writers: read your books out loud!), how song lyrics work in audio (includes a behind the scenes [not] fun fact about the song in LET IT GLOW), how to get started as an audiobook narrator, and so much more! Ahab voice collaboration website: https://www.ahabtalent.com/ Thank You for Listening: https://libro.fm/audiobooks/9780063095588 Mark Thompson’s audio catalog: https://libro.fm/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=Mark+Thompson The Happy Writer at Bookshop.org Purchasing your books through our webstore at Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores. Amplify Marketers Our mission is to help your message rise above the noise so it can be heard loud & clear. Red Herrings Society Use the code HappyWriter at RedHerringWriters.com to try the first month for free. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Order The Happy Writer: Get More Ideas, Write More Words, and Find More Joy from First Draft to Publication and Beyond https://bookshop.org/a/11756/9781250362377 Find out more and follow The Happy Writer on social media: https://www.marissameyer.com/podcast/…

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Perfect Gifts for Readers, Writers, & Book Lovers - The Happy Writer Holiday Gift Guide 1:09:23

לפני 13 weeks1:09:23

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Marissa and Joanne chat all things holiday gifting in this special bonus super-sized episode where they share their favorite presents received and offer their suggestions, along with a few submitted by listeners (thank you!). From free ideas to the lavishly spendy, items to services, you’re sure to find the perfect something for the readers and writers on your list. Pentel Energel Pens: https://www.pentel.com/collections/energel Waterproof notepad: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LID8V54 Writing prompt cards: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004PICKDS Books are Magic Book club (options for adults/kids/teens and across genres) https://app.table22.com/product/books-are-magic-book-club The Book Drop: options for various ages https://www.thebookdrop.com/all-monthly-mailings The Banned Book Box: https://www.bannedbooksbox.com/ Book of the Month (adult popular hardcovers): https://www.bookofthemonth.com/ Libro.fm audiobook gift subscription: https://libro.fm/gift Fairyloot Fantasy Book Box subscriptions (YA, Adult, Romantasy): https://us.fairyloot.com/ Litjoy: https://litjoycrate.com/collections/special-editions-books Bose noise-cancelling headphones: https://www.bose.com/c/headphones/noise-cancelling A cozy reading blanket: Topsy Farms: https://www.topsyfarms.com/collections/wool-blankets-1 Retro keyboard: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C2BJK52J Ergonomic keyboard https://kinesis-ergo.com/products/ Jennifer Nielsen’s Episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/950767/episodes/8094293-nerding-out-over-cryptology-with-jennifer-a-nielsen-rescue Lisa McMann’s Episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/950767/episodes/5299816-school-visits-and-morally-gray-characters-with-lisa-mcmann-the-un The Happy Writer at Bookshop.org Purchasing your books through our webstore at Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores. Amplify Marketers Our mission is to help your message rise above the noise so it can be heard loud & clear. Red Herrings Society Use the code HappyWriter at RedHerringWriters.com to try the first month for free. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Order The Happy Writer: Get More Ideas, Write More Words, and Find More Joy from First Draft to Publication and Beyond https://bookshop.org/a/11756/9781250362377 Find out more and follow The Happy Writer on social media: https://www.marissameyer.com/podcast/…

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Twists, Mysteries, and Filling Your Artistic Well with Marisha Pessl - Darkly 45:17

לפני 14 weeks45:17

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Marissa chats with Marisha Pessl about her new YA thriller, DARKLY. Also discussed in this episode: avoiding the trap of feeling like you have to publish a book a year, how planning and outlining can be essential for writing great twists that fool the reader, keeping a names database, finding inspirations for writing gothic and atmospheric novels, challenging yourself even if you’re not sure you can pull it off, writing both YA and adult and deciding between the two, refilling the artistic well, the benefits of boredom, and so much more! The Happy Writer at Bookshop.org Purchasing your books through our webstore at Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores. Amplify Marketers Our mission is to help your message rise above the noise so it can be heard loud & clear. Red Herrings Society Use the code HappyWriter at RedHerringWriters.com to try the first month for free. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Order The Happy Writer: Get More Ideas, Write More Words, and Find More Joy from First Draft to Publication and Beyond https://bookshop.org/a/11756/9781250362377 Find out more and follow The Happy Writer on social media: https://www.marissameyer.com/podcast/…

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Middle Grade Tips & Tricks with Alyssa Colman - The Gilded Girl 46:40

לפני 16 weeks46:40

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Marissa chats with Alyssa Colman about her Gilded Magic middle grade fantasy duology and her upcoming WHERE ONLY STORMS GROW in this jam-packed middle grade focused episode. Also discussed: the hallmarks of middle grade (themes, tone, voice), word counts, heavy and difficult themes in middle grade books, voice, humor, creating sympathetic characters, how middle grade characters defeat their villains, magic systems, standing out in a crowded market, and so much more! Jennifer Laughran’s post about word counts: https://literaticat.blogspot.com/2011/05/wordcount-dracula.html Lisa Cron’s Story Genius: https://bookshop.org/a/11756/9781607748892 Jessica Brody’s Save the Cat! Writes a Novel: https://bookshop.org/a/11756/9780399579745 Dan Wells on Story Structure: https://youtu.be/KcmiqQ9NpPE?si=jVamtqLH3YPFYBub The Happy Writer at Bookshop.org Purchasing your books through our webstore at Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores. Amplify Marketers Our mission is to help your message rise above the noise so it can be heard loud & clear. Red Herrings Society Use the code HappyWriter at RedHerringWriters.com to try the first month for free. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Order The Happy Writer: Get More Ideas, Write More Words, and Find More Joy from First Draft to Publication and Beyond https://bookshop.org/a/11756/9781250362377 Find out more and follow The Happy Writer on social media: https://www.marissameyer.com/podcast/…

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Let It Glow - Live from Book Tour with Marissa Meyer and Joanne Levy 42:54

לפני 17 weeks42:54

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Marissa and Joanne get together to tape this special episode (less than 24 hours after they met in person for the very first time!) as they embark on their LET IT GLOW tour! They answer listener-submitted questions on topics like their origin stories, the origin story for LET IT GLOW, writing fanfiction, the inside story on their collaboration, what they love about the characters, their favorite scenes and what they loved best about the process, how they started working together, a couple favorite holiday reads, and so much more. For Lunar Chronicles and Renegades questions see Episode 200: Marissa’s AMA episode : https://www.buzzsprout.com/950767/episodes/15212600-ask-me-anything-marissa-meyer-talks-writing-books-life-and-more-for-our-200th-episode-celebration The Latke Who Couldn't Stop Screaming: A Christmas Story https://bookshop.org/a/11756/9781952119613 How the Grinch Stole Christmas! https://bookshop.org/a/11756/9780394800790 The LET IT GLOW playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0putR6JHGHk0dcLwmEutqu The Happy Writer at Bookshop.org Purchasing your books through our webstore at Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores. Amplify Marketers Our mission is to help your message rise above the noise so it can be heard loud & clear. Red Herrings Society Use the code HappyWriter at RedHerringWriters.com to try the first month for free. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Order The Happy Writer: Get More Ideas, Write More Words, and Find More Joy from First Draft to Publication and Beyond https://bookshop.org/a/11756/9781250362377 Find out more and follow The Happy Writer on social media: https://www.marissameyer.com/podcast/…

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Worldbuilding & Romance in Dystopian Sci-Fi with Jill Tew - The Dividing Sky 47:11

לפני 18 weeks47:11

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Marissa chats with Jill Tew about her debut dystopian romance, THE DIVIDING SKY. Also discussed in this episode: making the transition from the corporate world to writing sci-fi inspired by the corporate world, sci-fi worldbuilding, sci-fi as a cautionary tale (“if this goes on”), plotting out romance to make it feel organic, the irony of promoting a book about taking time and not getting caught up in social media—on social media, Jill’s Afronauts podcast, and so much more! The Afronauts Podcast: https://www.afronautspod.com/ The Happy Writer at Bookshop.org Purchasing your books through our webstore at Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores. Melanin in YA Your source for all things Black in traditional Young Adult publishing. Amplify Marketers Our mission is to help your message rise above the noise so it can be heard loud & clear. Red Herrings Society Use the code HappyWriter at RedHerringWriters.com to try the first month for free. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Order The Happy Writer: Get More Ideas, Write More Words, and Find More Joy from First Draft to Publication and Beyond https://bookshop.org/a/11756/9781250362377 Find out more and follow The Happy Writer on social media: https://www.marissameyer.com/podcast/…

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A Jane Austen-Inspired LGBT+ Romance with Hari Conner - I Shall Never Fall in Love 46:45

לפני 19 weeks46:45

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Marissa chats with Hari Conner about their queer regency graphic novel rom-com, I SHALL NEVER FALL IN LOVE. Also discussed in this episode: a non-typical (is there such a thing as typical?) road to finding an agent, mining real world history and Jane Austen texts for influences, using comics to make historical stories feel relatable, historical research for both text and illustration, the process of drafting a graphic novel, being the mastermind behind creating game books, and more! Note: The release date for this book has been pushed back to 11/19. The Happy Writer at Bookshop.org Purchasing your books through our webstore at Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores. Amplify Marketers Our mission is to help your message rise above the noise so it can be heard loud & clear. Red Herrings Society Use the code HappyWriter at RedHerringWriters.com to try the first month for free. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Order The Happy Writer: Get More Ideas, Write More Words, and Find More Joy from First Draft to Publication and Beyond https://bookshop.org/a/11756/9781250362377 Find out more and follow The Happy Writer on social media: https://www.marissameyer.com/podcast/…

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Solving Impossible Plot Problems with Amanda M. Helander - Divine Mortals 45:23

לפני 20 weeks45:23

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Marissa chats with Amanda M. Helander about her debut romantasy, DIVINE MORTALS. Also discussed in this episode: how keeping diaries can be a first step in a writing career, publishing timelines and how there’s no such thing as typical, the frustration of fitting books into age categories and writing books in their margins, worldbuilding, planning for a duology, mining breadcrumbs from book one to create threads in book two, embracing limitations in characters, writing to make yourself happy, and so much more! The Happy Writer at Bookshop.org Purchasing your books through our webstore at Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores. Amplify Marketers Our mission is to help your message rise above the noise so it can be heard loud & clear. Red Herrings Society Use the code HappyWriter at RedHerringWriters.com to try the first month for free. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Order The Happy Writer: Get More Ideas, Write More Words, and Find More Joy from First Draft to Publication and Beyond https://bookshop.org/a/11756/9781250362377 Find out more and follow The Happy Writer on social media: https://www.marissameyer.com/podcast/…

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Pacing and Suspense in Big Fantasies with Sabaa Tahir - Heir 46:53

לפני 23 weeks46:53

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Marissa chats with Sabaa Tahir about the first book in her new YA fantasy duology, HEIR. Also discussed in this episode: Yosemite National Park, using the GMC (Goal, Motivation, Conflict) technique, how the final, typeset draft can be a place where momentum requires deeper revisions (much to publishers’ chagrin), adding unexpected twists midway through a book to surprise the reader, the power of self-bribery, using our world to influence world-building and so much more! Yosemite National Park: https://www.nps.gov/yose/index.htm The Happy Writer at Bookshop.org Purchasing your books through our webstore at Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores. Red Herrings Society Use the code HappyWriter at RedHerringWriters.com to try the first month for free. Amplify Marketers Our mission is to help your message rise above the noise so it can be heard loud & clear. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Order The Happy Writer: Get More Ideas, Write More Words, and Find More Joy from First Draft to Publication and Beyond https://bookshop.org/a/11756/9781250362377 Find out more and follow The Happy Writer on social media: https://www.marissameyer.com/podcast/…

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Vampires Meet Jewish Folklore with A.R. Vishny - Night Owls 45:28

לפני 24 weeks45:28

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Marissa chats with A. R. Vishny about her debut paranormal YA romance, NIGHT OWLS. Also discussed in this episode: the popularity of getting started with fanfiction, how much timing can matter in the submission process, the recent trend (again!) of vampires, the inherent challenges of writing vampire romance, the importance of knowing a character’s bagel order, creating a strong sense of place using real locations for inspiration, and so much more! Cinder winery: https://cinderwines.com/ Village East by Angelika: https://angelikafilmcenter.com/villageeast Sleep No More https://mckittrickhotel.com/events/sleep-no-more/ The Happy Writer at Bookshop.org Purchasing your books through our webstore at Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores. Amplify Marketers Our mission is to help your message rise above the noise so it can be heard loud & clear. Red Herrings Society Use the code HappyWriter at RedHerringWriters.com to try the first month for free. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Order The Happy Writer: Get More Ideas, Write More Words, and Find More Joy from First Draft to Publication and Beyond https://bookshop.org/a/11756/9781250362377 Find out more and follow The Happy Writer on social media: https://www.marissameyer.com/podcast/…

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