Author Express
This is your place to hear the voice behind the pages of your favorite books. Here you’ll get a feel for the person who spent hours, weeks, months, and even years to fill the pages and build a world where you can not only use yourself but possibly find yourself as well. Our gift is a glance at the human side of writing; perhaps a morsel from the author’s childhood, insight on the character to which they are most attached, or a little on the passion that fueled the topics in the book. It’s your chance to get to know some of your favorite writers in a new light. We’ll give you a quick glimpse into their latest work and pique your interest in your next read, but we’ll also let you get to know a little about the authors themselves. As you’ll see in our episodes, we end up in some great conversations, whether they are about the historical significance of a topic, a laugh around chasing cows in the mud, or a few moments musing on travel and the best parts about visiting France.
It is our goal to connect you with authors from varying genres and styles of writing and to keep in concert with our title by keeping them “Express” so you can easily work them into your weekly routine.
This show is co-hosted by Kathleen Basi, Kristi Leonard, and Shawna Rodrigues.
Kathleen Basi is a musical composer and songwriter, feature writer, essayist, nonfiction author, and of course, storyteller.
Kristi Leonard is the owner and host of Writers in the Wild Retreats, nonfiction voice over artist, and president of the Women's Fiction Writers Association (WFWA).
Shawna Rodrigues is a Podcast Strategist, Founder of Authentic Connections Podcast Network, Host of The Grit Show www.thegritshow.com, and Internationally Best-Selling Author.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 14 minutes
- Episodes
- 132
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
After Penning 14 Romance & Women's Fiction Stories - Laura Drake Still Has More to Write -50
Laura Drake is a hybrid author of Women's Fiction and Romance. Her debut, The Sweet Spot, won the 2014 Romance Writers of America® RITA® award. She’s since published 14 more books. She is a founding …
Building a Foundation for an Author Career with Z.S. Diamanti -49
Z.S. Diamanti is an author, illustrator, and creator. The Stone & Sky series is an epic fantasy adventure and the result of his great passion for fun and fantastical stories. He went to college forev…
Finding Fiction in Fractured Families for Author Judith Turner-Yamamoto -48
Judith Turner-Yamamoto grew up in rural North Carolina in a small mill town where people either worked the land or left the land to work the mills. As an art historian, she first came to writing thro…
Give Power to Author Voice by Confidently Drawing from Life with Lynne Golodner -47
This week on Author Express we bring you an engaging conversation that touches on how an author's body of work can reach beyond genre to connect with readers in multiple ways. We are excited for you …
Perseverance is really all author Amy Hagstrom knows (lol) -46
On today’s episode, we get to chat with Amy Hagstrom, a Contemporary Fiction author with her debut coming out this fall. Amy began her writing career as a travel writer and editor whose work appeared…
Author Heather B. Moore sets the truth free after interviewing a WWII prison camp survivor -45
“I never thought it was important, best to forget and left alone. The past is the past and who wants to read, hear, and know about war and its atrocities? I certainly did not and neither did anyone e…
Nancy Christie Shares her Thoughts on Living the Writing Life -44
Nancy Christie has been living the writing life for more years than she can remember. Her writing background, like so many other writers, has been a hodgepodge of freelance work (newspaper, magazine,…
Narcissistic Abuse Memoir from the Victim's Perspective with Author Dana S. Diaz -43
Dana S. Diaz made her debut as an author in June 2023, when she released her gripping memoir, GASPING FOR AIR: THE STRANGLEHOLD OF NARCISSISTIC ABUSE. The Best-Selling book invites readers along her …
Meg Calvin Writes Like Her Parents Are Dead (will give credit for this quote to Jason Aaron who originally said it) -42
Meg Calvin is an Amazon Bestselling Author and writing and marketing coach who helps writers do the deep spiritual work to create their Amazon bestselling books (paperback, Kindle, and Audible). Afte…
Assassins, Dragons, and Royal Intrigue with Author E.A. Winters -41
On today's episode, we sit down with YA fantasy author E.A. Winters, a mom, Licensed Professional Counselor, military spouse, and—dragon rider?? Well, dragon writer, anyway!
E.A. Winters has loved rea…
What Historical Fiction Characters Teach You About Contemporary Living with Author Elaine Stock -40
lways the curious and independent (“I can do it myself”) child, Historical Fiction/Women’s Fiction author Elaine Stock was stumped when she asked family members questions about her heritage and disco…
Feminism, Imagination, and Beyond: A Conversation with Anna Quinn -39
In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Anna Quinn, an author, and founder of the Writers’ Workshoppe in Port Townsend, Washington. Her debut novel, THE NIGHT CHILD, published in 2018,…
Writing as Personal Transformation with Author Rachel Stone -38
Today we catch up with Rachel Stone, author of The Blue Iris who writes stories of hope and redemption, often set against vibrant Canadian backdrops.
A former labour relations specialist, Rachel left…
Genealogy Research Prompts A Next Chapter -37
Janis Robinson Daly grew up in Massachusetts and remained there, graduating with a B.A. in Psychology from Wheaton College, at the time, an all-women’s college. At Wheaton, she developed an appreciat…
The Age Gap Summer Beach Read with Author Zachary Downing -36
On today’s episode we speak with author Zachary Downing, a coming-of-age novelist who enjoys writing funny and relatable characters trudging through the everyday, frantic and transformative trials of…
Carla Damron Explores How Fiction can Make a Difference -35
In today’s episode, writer and social worker Carla Damron explores how her two careers are intertwined. Damron worked as a clinical social worker and mental health agency administrator for thirty+ ye…
Foodie Fiction at a Cookie Company with Author Delise Torres -34
Delise Torres grew up in Puerto Rico, watching telenovelas and re-enacting scenes with her Barbies. Once she outgrew her dolls, she turned to daydreaming, and it wasn’t until her late thirties when s…
Rachel Corsini's Hot Mess Millennials and How They Clean it Up -33
After declaring herself a pretty pink princess during her first ballet class, Rachel dreamt of sugarplums and began pirouetting her way through life. While studying to become a ballerina, she compuls…
Change is the Spice of Life -32
Anna E. Collins is a Seattle area author of contemporary romantic comedies and women’s fiction who was a dual debut in 2022 with romcom LOVE AT FIRST SPITE, and women’s fiction novel THESE NUMBERED D…
Publishing and Persistence with Author Gabi Coatsworth -31
Today's guest Gabi Coatsworth was born in Britain but has spent most of her life trying to figure out how America works by living here. She arrived forty years ago to work for six months, but couldn'…