Author Pep Talk Episode 43 This week’s episode of The Djuna Shellam Podcast Episode 43 is a good, old-fashioned author pep talk. Yes, once again I talk about self-doubt when writing; but, in this episode, rather than dwell on the negative aspects of self-doubt I talk about how one might turn the tables and turn […]
Road Trip & Writing A Novel Episode 42 Happy New Year! This week’s Episode 42 of The Djuna Shellam Podcast revolves around the idea of writing a novel is a bit like taking a road trip. Perhaps I’m feeling confined due to winter weather, but I liked the idea of combining two of my favorite […]
S’Long Anne Rice & Other Topics Episode 41 In this week’s The Djuna Shellam Podcast S’Long Anne Rice & Other Topics Episode 41, I bid adieu to an author who I’ve long thought of as one of my important mentors. I don’t think I’d be the author I am today had I never bought The […]
Critics’ Choice Episode 40 In this week’s Episode 40 (also known as XL) of The Djuna Shellam Podcast, among other things, I discuss the concept of critics’ choice. Making Choices What do I mean? I’m talking about the choices critics have on how they want to address something they don’t like. In today’s abrasive climate, […]
‘Tis the Season & Other Stuff… Episode 39 In Episode 39 of The Djuna Shellam Podcast ‘Tis the Season, I dive into controversial territory. I also talk about the idea of being in the moment and appreciating that moment, even if it seems like the worst moment ever. And, of course, I touch on the […]
Happy Thanksgiving Episode 38 Happy Thanksgiving and welcome to this blog post for The Djuna Shellam Podcast episode 38! I decided to publish this week’s episode a couple of days early so I could give my listeners an option to sneak away from the festivities for a bit if they need to get some downtime. […]
When Self-Doubt Creeps In… Podcast Epi 37 In this week’s episode of The Djuna Shellam Podcast, I talk about the weather—of course—as well as how irked I am about two television series I’m currently watching attempting to use the ongoing ‘Rona situation as entertainment material. I also talk about how I experience self-doubt in my […]
Back in the Saddle Again — Episode 36 In this week’s episode of The Djuna Shellam Podcast Episode 36, I rejoice about being back in the saddle again. What does that mean? I began writing once again on my WIP, A Woman Like Eve—The Em Suite Series—Book Five. So exciting! I also describe a bit […]
I Hate Halloween & Why Details Matter — Episode 34 It’s true. I hate Halloween. This week, after a two-week hiatus, I’m coming back on Halloween Saturday. This year, Halloween falls on a Sunday as it did in 1965. In this week’s podcast, I mentioned the occurrence but wasn’t sure of the year. It was […]
Writing Is Writing & Ted Lasso Epi 33 In this week’s The Djuna Shellam Podcast Episode 33, among random stuff and the weather, I talk about the television show Ted Lasso and how writing is writing. Specifically, in creative writing, in my opinion, writing is writing. Are you creating a play? A novel, a short […]
