Read and Write with Natasha
This podcast discusses writing life, reviews books, and interviews authors and industry professionals.
- Update frequency
- every 12 days
- Average duration
- 45 minutes
- Episodes
- 94
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Overcoming Writer's Resistance With Nicole Jazz
Dr. Nicole Janz, author of The Write Habit planner, brings an honest perspective to the psychological barriers that prevent writers from establishing consistent creative practices.
Drawing from her o…
From Writing With James Patterson to Paris: A Writer's Journey
When a creative mind trained in Hollywood's competitive structure ventures into the world of novel writing, the results can be illuminating.
Shan Serafin's journey from James Patterson collaborator t…
Oops! He Dropped the Leftovers, So I Wrote a Book
What happens when a child spills leftovers on the kitchen floor and immediately labels himself "stupid"?
For author Brenda Do, this heartbreaking moment sparked the creation of It's Okay Not to Know,…
Write Fast, Publish Often: The Art of Literary Momentum
For Neera Mahajan, a professional critique about her written English didn't derail her career; it sparked an extraordinary second act as an author, book coach, and community builder.
"The only thing s…
The Tables Turn: Natasha Tynes on 25 Years of Writing Without Burning Out
What does it take to build a sustainable career as a writer?
In this special episode, the tables turn as I’m interviewed by author Jean Alfieri about my 25-plus years in the writing world.
I talk abou…
Book Therapy: Navigating the Emotional Journey of Writing
What if becoming a parent actually made you MORE creative, not less?
Writer and "book therapist" Heidi Fiedler discovered something surprising: when life became more demanding after she became a mom, …
From One-Way Ticket to Book Deal
What if you could design your entire life around freedom and flexibility?
That's exactly what Kayla Ihrig did when she bought a one-way ticket to Mexico in 2017, launching herself into the world of d…
Wrongfully Convicted: Deon Patrick Documents 21 Years Behind Bars
Imagine being just 20 years old when police force you to confess to a double murder you didn’t commit.
Then imagine spending the next 21 years of your life behind bars, with no hope of release.
This i…
Dead Bodies and Dancing Ghosts: A Writer's Island Adventure
What would drive someone to leave behind a comfortable six-figure corporate career and sell everything they own to pursue writing?
For JD Barker, New York Times bestselling author and collaborator wi…
When Science Fiction Becomes Reality with Kira Peikoff
What if anyone could have a biological child with anyone, regardless of gender, fertility, or age?
That’s the provocative premise behind Baby X, the new novel by author and bioethicist Kira Peikoff.
I…
One Author's Mission to Inspire Teens Through History's Lessons
What happens when a marketing strategist decides history shouldn't be boring? In this captivating conversation, Paul Lloyd Hemphill shares how a simple question to his teenagers about history sparked…
Writing Evil: Inside the Mind of a Thriller Author
What makes a truly unforgettable literary villain?
According to bestselling thriller author Gary Braver, it's not mustache-twirling evil, but rather those "sweet smelling reasons" that justify their …
The Resilient Heart: A Cardiologist's Journey into Writing Thrillers
What does it take to reinvent your life in your 40s, face down hundreds of rejections, and still come out on top?
In this episode, I speak with Dr. Christina LePort, a former cardiologist turned medic…
The Happiness Rewrite: One Writer’s Mission to Make the World Smile
What if it didn’t take a life-altering tragedy to change your life for the better?
In this uplifting episode, I sit down with Scott White, also known as the “Life is Too Short Guy,” who’s on a mission…
Torn Pages: A Mother’s Story of Her Children's Abduction To Saudi Arabia
When Patricia Bonis lost her children to international abduction, she was thrust into every parent’s worst nightmare—fourteen years of silence.
In her memoir Jeddah Bride, Patricia recounts the unimag…
The No-Show Book Reading That Went Viral
When Karen De Bonis arrived at her library book reading to find zero attendees, she didn't crumble—she took a photo. That single photo of empty chairs would go viral on Twitter, reaching over a milli…
The Old-School Secret to Selling Books With Jean Alfieri
What if the secret to publishing success isn't TikTok or Instagram but good old-fashioned hustle and real-world connections?
In this episode, I chat with Jean Alfieri, author of the beloved Zuggy the …
The Power of Community for Writers with Hussein Al-Baiaty
In this episode, I sit down with the marketing strategist and author of The Art of Resilience: The Refugee State of Mind—Hussein Al-Baiaty, to explore the power of writing communities and the evolvin…
Executive Coach Antonia Bowring on Writing and Overcoming ADHD
Renowned executive coach Antonia Bowring joins us to reveal how coaching has evolved in the digital age, especially amidst the challenges brought on by COVID-19.
This shift has increased the accepta…
From Journal to a Book to a Healing Journey
What if the items gathering dust in your attic held the keys to unlocking your deepest healing?
In this heartfelt conversation, I sit down with Ann Mracek, author of Unpacking the Attic: A Path to He…