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
A boomer author on the boomer life
Can laughter be the best medicine for aging? Humorist Neil Offen thinks so!
He delivers a hilarious and insightful take on the trials and triumphs of boomer life in his book Building a Better Boomer.…
She helped a murder suspect escape and wrote about it
Toby Dorr, is a former prison librarian who made headlines in 2006 for assisting convicted murderer John Manard in a daring escape from the Lansing Correctional Facility in Kansas.
Toby, who faced leg…
Balancing comedy, writing, and business with Kristen Van Nest
Kristen Van Nest, an author, actor, and comedian, joins us to recount the lessons learned while navigating this tumultuous yet exhilarating journey.
From the conservative confines of her upbringing t…
From nursing to fantasy writing
When a patient's desire for distraction developed into a realm of magic, fantasy author Danielle Orsino, who was working as a nurse, discovered her true passion.
Join us as Danielle recounts her extr…
The rise of audiobooks with CEO of Pro Audio Voices
In this episode, Becky Parker Geist, CEO of Pro Audio Voices, joins us to explore the booming audiobook industry.
We cover the technological advancements that have made audiobooks more accessible, th…
From museum curator to children's author
In this episode, Shireen Sabanegh shares her journey from museum management in Jordan to creating children's stories in the UK.
She reveals the intricate process of traditional publishing, from the e…
From Idea to Bookshelf: The World of Publishing with Dr. Heather Davis
Dr. Heather Davis, an expert book coach and advocate for diversity in literature, joins me to unravel the journey of an idea as it transforms into a compelling narrative.
We discuss the nuances of aut…
Crafting a Voice Within Arab American Fiction
In this episode, we dive into the creative world of Eman Quotah, the Arab American author of the novel Bride of the Sea.
Drawing from the experience of a family friend's real-life ordeal and enriched…
Mastering the self-publishing journey with Mary Carol Moore
With 16 books to her name, author Mary Carol Moore shares her journey from a distinguished food journalist to a fiction writer whose upcoming novel, Last Bets, covers the high-stakes backgammon boa…
Crafting female narratives when you are a male writer
In this episode, I chat with writer and scholar Ciahnan Darrell. We discuss the complexities of creating a feminine experience when you are a male author.
In his novel, a Lifetime of Men, Ciahnan draw…
The sailing author: A Life on the ocean and self-publishing at sea
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Author Paul Trammell lives aboard his sailboat, and has found a profound sense of freedom and self-discovery.
When Paul is not steering his boat "Windflower" through…
From corporate career to children's book advocate with Deema Al Alami
Deema Alalami is an educator-turned-author and reading advocate.
In this episode, we discuss the following:
- Transition to literary luminary: The transformation of Deema Al Alami from corporate life to …
From idea to manuscript with book coach Kathy Otten
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Do you know what a book coach does?
I sit down with Kathy Otten, a certified book coach and published author.
Kathy sheds light on the customized support …
The challenge of writing a culture different from your own with Pauls Toutonghi
Pauls Toutonghi is the Pushcart Prize-winning author of the acclaimed novels Red Weather and Evel Knievel Days. He was born in Seattle, Washington, to an Egyptian father and a Latvian mother.
His lat…
Co-writing, podcasting, and self-publishing a murder mystery
Ever wondered what happens when two authors team up to write a murder mystery? Join us for a thrilling episode with Landis Wade and Sarah Archer, the dynamic duo behind the novella Death by Podcastin…
The triumphs and trials of indie publishing with Douglas Weissman
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Indie author Douglas Weissman shares his journey from penning his first novel to navigating the world of small independent presses.
Listen in as Weissman shares his p…
How writing about her husband's suicide helped this widow heal
Alexandra Wyman transformed her devastating loss into a beacon of hope for others becoming, a mental health advocate and public speaker.
She penned down her experience of losing her husband to suicid…
The power of a platform with TikTok influencer Carrie Berk
Carrie Berk is a social media influencer, author, and blogger with over 3 million followers on TikTok alone.
In her YA book, My Real Life Romcom: How to Build Confidence and Write Your Own Relationsh…
This author told her story through 'easy walks'
After battling a health crisis, Marjorie Turner-Hulman, embarked on a remarkable journey, creating the "Easy Walks" guidebook series.
These aren't just books; they are a beacon of hope and explorati…
This Iraqi Kurdish doctor balances practicing medicine and writing novels
Dr. Zaid Brifkani is an American physician of Iraqi-Kurdish descent. He specializes in dialysis and kidney transplantation with a lifelong passion for writing.
His debut novel, The Mountains We Carry…