Ep. 55: Interview with Jennifer Schomburg Kanke In this episode, host Gina Hogan Edwards welcomes Jennifer Schomburg Kanke, a poet and writer whose work beautifully intertwines personal history and storytelling. Jennifer shares insights into her creative process,...
Ep. 54: Year 2024 is a WRAP! In this episode we reflect on our creative journeys over 2024, sharing insights and lessons learned (some learned the hard way!). We dive into the importance of community support, discussing how our writing friendships have helped us...
Ep. 53: Interview with Melody, A Scout In this episode, we delve into a heartfelt conversation about creativity, personal growth, and the importance of rest in the writing process. Melody shares insights from her book, Soul of the Seasons, emphasizing the significance...
Ep. 52: Worldbuilding: The Art of Plausibility in Fiction In this episode we dive into the art of worldbuilding, a critical aspect not just for fantasy and sci-fi authors, but for all genres, including historical and contemporary fiction. We explore how worldbuilding...
Ep. 51: Interview with Trish MacEnulty In this episode, Melody dives into the fascinating world of historical fiction with the talented Trish MacEnulty. Join them as they explore her journey from a casual interest in history to becoming an award-winning author. Trish...
Ep. 50: Writing with, around, and through Trauma In this episode of Around the Writers Table, we delve into the complex relationship between trauma and writing. Gina, Melody, and KimBoo, share our insights on how trauma influences our storytelling, emphasizing the...
Ep. 49: Interview with Pat Spears Gina Hogan Edwards interviews Pat Spears, an author of three novels and numerous short stories. Spears discusses her writing journey, influenced by her family’s storytelling tradition and her experiences at Florida State...
Ep. 48: Trusting Your Creative Intuition Explore the power of intuition in this discussion where we examine how intuition blends experience and imagination to fuel the discovery writing process. We share personal stories of characters taking on a life of their own,...
Ep. 47: Interview with Gina Hogan Edwards Join us as we dive into the writing process and creative journey of author Gina Hogan Edwards. We explore how Gina overcame comparison and imposter syndrome at a transformative writing workshop, and learn about the inspiration...
Ep. 46: The Dread Pirate Comparisonitis As writers, your intrepid hosts here at Around the Writer’s Table have all grappled with comparison itis throughout our creative journeys. It’s a common issue that plagues many writers, stemming from imposter...
