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 […]
Own Your Own ISBN Epi 35 What is an ISBN and why should you, as a self-publishing author own your own ISBN? That is the main “about writing” topic of this week’s The Djuna Shellam Podcast Episode 35. If you publish via Smashwords, or Amazon (KDP), BN, Draft2Digital, Xlibris, or a host of other printer/publishers, they […]
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 […]
