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Caraval by Stephanie Garber
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Today, we're diving into a hot topic that's been buzzing in the writing community: how to create strong female characters who are compelling, relatable, and, most importantly, not toxic or annoying.
We've all come across those female characters that are meant to be "strong" but end up feeling one-dimensional or worse, downright unlikable. So, what's the secret to getting it right? In this episode, we're breaking down the do's and don'ts of character creation with expert tips, real-world examples, and a bit of storytelling magic.
We’ll cover:
The common pitfalls that make a character feel forced or inauthentic
How to balance strength with vulnerability and complexity
The importance of backstory and motivation in crafting believable characters
Examples of well-written strong female characters in books, movies, and TV shows
Find all the links for my recommended BOOKS here: https://bookshop.org/lists/10-books-you-must-read-in-2024-what-i-m-currently-reading-part-1?
CURRENT READS:
The Otherworld by Abbie Emmons
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B. W. Luby
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Christopher Babcock
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Are first lines really as important as people say?
Well, that’s what my sister Nevi and I will exploring in today’s episode. We'll be blind rating the opening sentences of several popular books, guessing the genres, and discovering why some first lines captivate us instantly while others don’t. Join us for a lively and fun discussion filled with surprises, laughs, and insights, whether you're a book lover or just enjoy a good guessing game.
Tune in and play along with us!
Can you can guess the titles and genres before we do?
We’ll cover:
Our final thoughts on our favorite first lines
What we like in good first lines
The secret to good opening lines
General chatty bookishness
Find all the links for my recommended BOOKS here: https://bookshop.org/lists/10-books-you-must-read-in-2024-what-i-m-currently-reading-part-1?
BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Thieves’ Gambit by Kayvion Lewis
Caravel by Stephanie Garber
We Were Liars by E. Lockhart
Better than the Movies by Lynn Painter
The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
CURRENT READS:
The Otherworld by Abbie Emmons
Far from the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy
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Find all the links for my recommended BOOKS here: https://bookshop.org/lists/10-books-you-must-read-in-2024-what-i-m-currently-reading-part-1?
CURRENT READS:
The Otherworld by Abbie Emmons
Far from the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy
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Why do some first lines instantly hook us while others fall flat?
Well, that’s what my sister Nevi and I will be discovering in today’s episode as we play a blind rating game featuring the first lines of several popular novels. We’ll try to guess the genre based on a novel’s first lines and explore which ones beckon us into the book and which ones…don’t.
Can you can guess the titles and genres before we do?
We’ll cover:
Why some lines fail and others succeed
What we like in good first lines
The secret to good opening lines
General chatty bookishness
Find all the links for my recommended BOOKS here: https://bookshop.org/lists/10-books-you-must-read-in-2024-what-i-m-currently-reading-part-1?
CURRENT READS:
The Otherworld by Abbie Emmons
Far from the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy
Subscribe to the podcast now and never miss an episode that speaks to the heart and soul of bibliophiles and believers alike.📚🎧 #BookLovers #FutureBooks #WritingInspiration #ReadersDesires #PodcastDiscussion
READ THE TRANSCRIPT OF THIS EPISODE AT BIO.SITE/SHIRAJRODRIGUEZ
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What do beta readers critiques, editing careers, and guns have in common?
They're actually all in this episode.
( I know that was a terrible hook. But it is true!)
So if you've ever wondered how to get beta readers for your novel or how to get yourself emotionally ready for critiques, or how to start your own editing career then you absolutely have to listen to this episode because author and editor, Caitlin Miller, is going to be discussing all of these things in today's episode. You don't want to miss it.
We’ll cover:
Whether you should hire an editor or get beta readers first
Where to find beta readers
How to emotionally prep for critiques
How to become an editor
Find all the links for my recommended BOOKS here: https://bookshop.org/lists/10-books-you-must-read-in-2024-what-i-m-currently-reading-part-1?
CURRENT READS:
The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow
Far from the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy
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CONNECT WITH CAITLIN MILLER:
Website: https://caitlinfaithmiller.com/
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Our Yellow Tape Letters: https://a.co/d/0YCPAox
The Memories We Painted: https://a.co/d/iqFmyjX
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What feelings do these words “editing process” conjure up in you?
Terror, distress, dismay?
If it's any of the above, don't worry. We are about to dismantle your fears piece by piece and help you find the joy in editing with today's guest.
Caitlin Miller has long dreamed of spinning words into stories. She draws her storylines and characters from things most familiar to her: her relationship with God, her family and friends, and life lessons she’s learned along the way. She is a part-time college student, part-time English teacher in Japan, and part-time author. Aesthetic, historical fiction, and green tea are just a few of her favorite things.We’ll cover:
The 4 types of editors
#1 type of editing you should invest in
How to ensure your novel is as tight as possible BEFORE bringing it to your editor
How to quickly troubleshoot problems in the drafting stage
Find all the links for my recommended BOOKS here: https://bookshop.org/lists/10-books-you-must-read-in-2024-what-i-m-currently-reading-part-1?
CURRENT READS:
What the River Knows by Isabel Ibanez
The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow
Far from the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy
Subscribe to the podcast now and never miss an episode that speaks to the heart and soul of bibliophiles and believers alike.📚🎧 #BookLovers #FutureBooks #WritingInspiration #ReadersDesires #PodcastDiscussion
READ THE TRANSCRIPT OF THIS EPISODE AT BIO.SITE/SHIRAJRODRIGUEZ
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Were you blessed by today's episode?
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CONNECT WITH CAITLIN MILLER:
Website: https://caitlinfaithmiller.com/
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I am so excited to share some exciting news that I've kept secret from you all for a little while!!
(Hint: it has to do with books, writing, and a dream come true!)
We’ll cover:
The story behind this story
My writing process
Why you should never think of abandoned projects as lost time
How YOU can come on this journey with me!
Find all the links for my recommended BOOKS here: https://bookshop.org/lists/10-books-you-must-read-in-2024-what-i-m-currently-reading-part-1?
CURRENT READS:
The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow
Far from the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy
Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
Subscribe to the podcast now and never miss an episode that speaks to the heart and soul of bibliophiles and believers alike.📚🎧 #BookLovers #FutureBooks #WritingInspiration #ReadersDesires #PodcastDiscussion
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Were you blessed by today's episode?
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How do you access this part of you, your best, most genius ideas and your most poignant writing?
Well, lean in, friend, because in today’s episode, I’ve invited Courtney M. Whitaker, a lovely friend and author of Christian fiction to share her secrets to writing an authentic and realistic story and inviting God into your writing process.
We’ll cover:
Her incredible faith story
How writing and her faith journey intersected
How to write from an authentic place and avoid cheesiness
How to depict faith in a realistic and inspiring way
How to write with the Holy Spirit
How to deal with difficult topics with tact and sensitivity
Subscribe to the podcast now and never miss an episode that speaks to the heart and soul of bibliophiles and believers alike.📚🎧 #BookLovers #FutureBooks #WritingInspiration #ReadersDesires #PodcastDiscussion
Find all the links for my recommended BOOKS here: https://bookshop.org/lists/10-books-you-must-read-in-2024-what-i-m-currently-reading-part-1?
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CONNECT WITH COURTNEY:
https://courtneymariewrites.wordpress.com/
https://www.instagram.com/authorcourtney1
https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09YVRN4JQ
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How do you avoid cheesiness in your own novels? And what makes Christian stories authentic and impactful?
If any of these things perked your ears, you’re in just the right place because in today’s episode, I’ve invited Courtney M. Whitaker, a lovely friend and author of Christian fiction to share her secrets to writing an authentic and impactful story.
We’ll cover:
Her incredible faith story
How writing and her faith journey intersected
How to write from an authentic place and avoid cheesiness
How to depict faith in a realistic and inspiring way
How to embrace your own story when writing
Her favorite books that have inspired her faith journey
Subscribe to the podcast now and never miss an episode that speaks to the heart and soul of bibliophiles and believers alike.📚🎧 #BookLovers #FutureBooks #WritingInspiration #ReadersDesires #PodcastDiscussion
READ THE TRANSCRIPT OF THIS EPISODE AT BIO.SITE/SHIRAJRODRIGUEZ
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Were you blessed by today's episode?
I would be so, so grateful if you would let me know by leaving a review or DMing me on Instagram @shirajrodriguez. I can't tell you what joy it brings me to hear your sweet words and what a huge encouragement they are!
CONNECT WITH COURTNEY:
https://courtneymariewrites.wordpress.com/
https://www.instagram.com/authorcourtney1
https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09YVRN4JQ
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Have you ever wondered how to prep your novel before bringing it to an editor? Or maybe you’d love to find out how to write the gospel in a way that avoids cheesiness? Maybe you’re not sure whether writing is something you’re called to do or something you can pursue as a career?
If any of these things perked your ears, you’re in just the right place because I’m going to be giving you a sneak peek of what we’ll be covering in Season 3 of Her Reading Life Podcast! I’ll also share all about my current reads...some of which may become my #1 book for this year!!
We’ll cover:
* My current #1 books of the year and my thoughts on it
* Perfecting my Instagram strategy
* Authenticity and social media
* A SNEAK PEEK of upcoming episodes
Find all the links for my recommended BOOKS here: https://bookshop.org/shop/herreadinglifepodcast
Links Mentioned in this Episode:
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Rated Reads (for cleanness reviews) ratedreads.com
Guest Group Episodes from Season 3
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5b2krwnM2mgNs8S2unPxJF?si=Tz-y2Na7QROU2jQiMzrn6Q
10+ Books You MUST Read in 2024 + What I'm Currently Reading
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1KgY7eOyRJdElgrLYKSSNS?si=q8nEQmbeSRiwBdsRhDBoog
CURRENT READS:
The House of Seven Gables by Nathaniel Hawthorne
https://bookshop.org/a/99521/9780840714985
Our Yellow Tape Letters by Caitlin Miller https://bookshop.org/a/99521/9781368027496
Subscribe to the podcast now and never miss an episode that speaks to the heart and soul of bibliophiles and believers alike.📚🎧 #BookLovers #FutureBooks #WritingInspiration #ReadersDesires #PodcastDiscussion
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Today is the last episode of season 2! But don’t worry, I’m going to give some sneak peeks of season 3 and some lovely suggestions for new books to look forward to, some of which have been published recently and others you’ll be able to look forward to as they’re releasing soon!! So settle yourself down by me, get that smoking hot cup of tea and snuggle up for a bookish chat as we talk all things podcast and books!
We’ll cover:
The end of Season 2
Sneak peeks and teasers of Season 3
New book releases in 2024
Find all the links for my recommended BOOKS here: https://bookshop.org/lists/10-books-you-must-read-in-2024-what-i-m-currently-reading-part-1?
#1 - Voices of the Future Anthology
https://a.co/d/5DkdSEs
#2 - Of Ashes by Anna Miriam Brown
https://a.co/d/2Cuusf5
#3 - Ignite by Kara Swanson
https://a.co/d/9hc5TVD
#4 - Eye of the Storm by Karynn Heckler
https://a.co/d/fmIVDkq
#5 - Anne Avonlea by Hannah Beth
https://www.hannah-beth.com/blog/vfcozlxbrv3ck8zgyu0f8cl8177oiw
#6 - Lucy Landry by Anna Rose Johnson
Hook
https://bookshop.org/a/99521/9780823453634
CURRENT READS:
Lovely War by Julie Berry (reread)
https://bookshop.org/a/99521/9780840714985
Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson
https://bookshop.org/a/99521/9781250899651
Hello Stranger by Katherine Center (reread )https://bookshop.org/a/99521/9781250283788
Subscribe to the podcast now and never miss an episode that speaks to the heart and soul of bibliophiles and believers alike.📚🎧 #BookLovers #FutureBooks #WritingInspiration #ReadersDesires #PodcastDiscussion
READ THE TRANSCRIPT OF THIS EPISODE AT BIO.SITE/SHIRAJRODRIGUEZ
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Are you assembling your book list for this year? Or maybe you need a little extra motivation to get you back on your reading streak?
Either way, you’re in luck, because in today’s episode, we’ll be chatting all about some of my favorite reads from last year that you must not miss this year! I’ll share all about my current reads and my best recommendations for children's books, clean YA, mystery + thriller, romance, and my top book from last year.
We’ll cover:
My favorite Sherlock Holmes mystery My recommendations for newly discovered romance novels The #1 book you must not miss this year My new bookshop! How to have me read YOUR WRITING!Find all the links for my recommended BOOKS here: https://bookshop.org/lists/10-books-you-must-read-in-2024-what-i-m-currently-reading-part-1?
CURRENT READS:
Authentically, Izzy by Pepper Basham https://bookshop.org/a/99521/9780840714985 (recomended by @karynnhecklerauthor)
10 Blind Dates by Ashley Elston https://bookshop.org/a/99521/9781368027496
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Are you assembling your book list for this year? Or maybe you need a little extra motivation to get you back on your reading streak?
Either way, you’re in luck, because in today’s episode, we’ll be chatting all about some of my favorite reads from last year that you must not miss this year! I’ll share all about my current reads and my best recommendations for children’s books, clean YA, mystery + thriller, romance, and my top book from last year.
We’ll cover:
My current new reads and my thoughts on them
My recommendations for newly discovered children’s books
Clean YA recommendations
And my new bookshop!
Find all the links for my recommended BOOKS here: https://bookshop.org/lists/10-books-you-must-read-in-2024-what-i-m-currently-reading-part-1?
CURRENT READS:
Authentically, Izzy by Pepper Basham https://bookshop.org/a/99521/9780840714985 (recomended by @karynnhecklerauthor)
10 Blind Dates by Ashley Elston https://bookshop.org/a/99521/9781368027496
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Have you ever finished your draft, had your glorious cup of ice cream, and thrown a party to celebrate...only to find that you're not quite sure what to do next with your draft?
Well, friends, today I’ve invited Anna Rose Johnson, journalist and award-winning author of The Star That Always Stays, to share her story and writing secrets and tips with us. She'll chat about everything writing from developing your ideas and finding a story your absolutely in love with to her favorite revision tips and tricks.
We’ll cover:
How Anna discovered her love of storytelling How to personalize your writing process What to look for when revising Key questions to ask yourself when rewriting How to have fun during the editing process How to accept criticism Ways to refill your creative wellWant to preorder the ANTHOLOGY? Click here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLYYTYZV
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CONNECT WITH ANNA ROSE JOHNSON:
https://annarosejohnson.com/
https://instagram.com/annarosewriter
https://www.patreon.com/AnnaRoseJohnson
Read The Star that Always Stays: https://a.co/d/gop6IfC
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Friends, here is a little Thanksgiving gift for you. I hope this blesses and inspires you!!
All my love,
Shira
Moriyah's podcast Faith, Writing, and Coffee Chats: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3UY1jEtgyXyN1wZAfX7leS?si=f290d99f7920493e
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It's the middle of November and NaNoWriMo is in full swing! But if we're completely honest, some of us are discovering that finding time might be the hardest part of NaNoWriMo. How do you create consistent writing habits and make time for writing?
In today’s episode, I'll share my favorite way to stay motivated when you don't feel like writing as well as 3 tips for creating writing habits that will live beyond November.
We’ll cover:
How to stay motivated during NaNoWriMo Easy, practical ways to set up your brain for success How to write faster and better How to avoid dead-end paragraphs How to make writing an enjoyable sensory experience My favorite books on writingWant to preorder the ANTHOLOGY? Click here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLYYTYZV
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What is your biggest challenge when it comes to social media?
In today’s episode, I’ve invited Naomi Sowell, author, bookstagrammer, and social media manager extraordinaire as she talks all things instagram and debunks all your social media myths. She’ll inspire you to share your story with confidence and grace on any social platform.
We’ll cover:
What you should and shouldn't share on social media How to set your audience up for a book launch How to talk about your faith on socials How often should you post? How to achieve consistency How to slow down in a hurry up, fast-paced worldWant to preorder the ANTHOLOGY? Click here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLYYTYZV
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Were you blessed by today's episode?
I would be so, so grateful if you would let me know by leaving a review or DMing me on Instagram @shirajrodriguez. I can't tell you what joy it brings me to hear your sweet words and what a huge encouragement they are!
CONNECT WITH NAOMI SOWELL:
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https://www.facebook.com/naomisowellwrites
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What does it really take to build a platform on Instagram? How do you balance that thin line between being authentic and not having privacy? And most of all…how do you keep your mental health in check while navigating social media?
In today’s episode, I’ve invited Naomi Sowell, author, bookstagrammer, and social media manager extraordinaire as she talks all things instagram and debunks all your social media myths. She’ll inspire you to share your story with confidence and grace on any social platform.
We’ll cover:
How she fell in love with the art of marketing
How art and marketing work together
What is Instagram marketing
Whether you should do trends or not
Mental Health and social media
How to take a successful break that won’t steal your engagement
Want to preorder the ANTHOLOGY? Click here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLYYTYZV
Want to buy the ULTIMATE HANDBOOK FOR BUSY BOOKSTAGRAMMERS at 50% off? Click here: https://educandoencasapodcast.ck.page/products/ultimate-handbook-for-busy-booksta?promo=WELCOME50
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Were you blessed by today's episode?
I would be so, so grateful if you would let me know by leaving a review or DMing me on Instagram @shirajrodriguez. I can't tell you what joy it brings me to hear your sweet words and what a huge encouragement they are!
CONNECT WITH NAOMI SOWELL:
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Today I'm releasing a BONUS episode where I'll give you a little dose of Monday Motivation and share an inspiring G. K. Chesterton quote on gratitude.
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READING FAVORITES:
The Scarlet Pimpernel
https://amzn.to/3N1xGMp
Billy Budd
https://amzn.to/3C2PRev
Little Women
https://amzn.to/3IOadvE
(I also love this version of Little Women!) https://amzn.to/3C7i8Ao
Treasure Island
https://amzn.to/3qpglnF
A Wrinkle in Time
https://amzn.to/43wWl0Q
Black Beauty
https://amzn.to/3oNCITn
The Chronicles of Narnia
https://a.co/d/7m9Sllk
Were you blessed by today's episode?
I would be so, so grateful if you would let me know by leaving a review or DMing me on Instagram @shirajrodriguez. I can't tell you what joy it brings me to hear your sweet words and what a huge encouragement they are!
CONNECT WITH ME:
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