The Writing Apothecary Podcast

Mandi Kontos
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A podcast about tips, tricks and hacks on all things writing with your host Mandi Kontos - a writer, writing mindset coach and self published author. Each month we tackle a different topic to do with writing and follow it up with a chat with a guest who will put things into perspective and finish off the topic. The Writing Apothecary is the podcast to help you understand the different layers of a novel, one topic at a time.

  1. The Writing Process with Abigail Mader

    DEC 11

    The Writing Process with Abigail Mader

    Send us a text Today's Writing Process episode is with Fantasy author Abbigal Madder aka Abbie as I know her. I did this interview long before I really knew Abbie and she is such a hoot to be around and chat to.  Through all of these podcast I ask the same questions and get such different responses from every one of my guests, which is why I love writers so damn much.  Abbie's approach is also chaotic and planster coded. I would love to know what you think about it.  About Abbie: Abigail Mader is an indie author from Australia. She loves the fantasy genre, getting lost in magical worlds since she was little. Her favourite author as a child was Enid Blyton, and today her love of fantasy has grown. When she's am not reading or writing, Abigail loves spending time with her family and days out in the beautiful Australian countryside and beaches, soaking in the natural beauty and finding inspiration for her next story. She also is at the helm of the AUS/NZ Indie Bookclub and apart of the Aussie Indie Hub team.  Abigail's  Links: Website Instagram Threads Tiktok Want exclusive behind the scenes and early access to episodes join up to the mailing list over here. If you're looking for a cheerleader for your writing, then head on over to https://dreamingfullyawake.com/work-with-me/ and let's have a chat about how we can work together to get your writing on track. Follow the podcast on Instragram @thewritingapothecary Follow Mandi on all socials: @mandikont

    20 min

  2. NOV 27

    The Writing Process with KJ Burrage

    Send us a text Today's Writing Process episode is with Fantasy author KJ Burrage and this was the second time we had to record it because my computer lost the original audio, but it was just as fun the second time around.  Through all of these podcast I ask the same questions and get such different responses from every one of my guests, which is why I love writers so damn much.  Kylie's approach is chaotic and planster coded. I would love to know what you think about it.  About Kylie She's an author that currently calls tropical North Queensland, Australia home. She has been developing her craft since she was ten years old. Alas, her original floppy discs from 1995 have disappeared! Kylie currently live with my three young daughters, a fiery red-head and identical twins. As a little girl, she dreamed that she would become just like CS Lewis. When Kylie grew up, she decided she wanted to be JRR Tolkien. Now, she learnt to be content with being myself. KJ Burrage suits me just fine. She have a Bachelor Degree in Primary Education with a major in literacy and worked as a primary school teacher. Along with teaching she have also been a co-owner in her own laser engraving business, designing customised and unique giftware. Life can be unpredictable (and unfair). After the sudden and tragic death of her husband, she returned to her passion of the written word. Kylie first began to write picture books for her girls to help them understand and come to terms with their loss. She continued to write.  Links: Website: https://www.kjburrage.com Social media links: Tiktok, Instagram Want exclusive behind the scenes and early access to episodes join up to the mailing list over here. If you're looking for a cheerleader for your writing, then head on over to https://dreamingfullyawake.com/work-with-me/ and let's have a chat about how we can work together to get your writing on track. Follow the podcast on Instragram @thewritingapothecary Follow Mandi on all socials: @mandikont

    35 min

  3. NOV 13

    The Writing Process with JA Jude

    Send us a text Today's Writing Process episode is with paranormal author JA Jude who is not only a fabulous author but also a talented artist. She draws all of her own art and does her covers, which is absolutely stunning! Through all of these podcast I ask the same questions and get such different responses from every one of my guests, which is why I love writers so damn much.  Jude's approach is chaotic but so poetic. I would love to know what you think about it.  About JA Jude: J.A. Jude is a Melbourne-based indie author and artist who creates for the dreamers out there. Sick of wondering ‘what if’, she began putting her love for writing and creating into writing her own book. A sucker for love and escapism, her stories are centred around romance with strong elements of the supernatural and fantasy worlds that shaped much of her life from a young age.  She loves writing books that have that conversational, best friend tone that feels like they’re spilling all the tea.  Links: https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/LuckorMoxie Amazon Supernova AU - https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/0645818305 Amazon Stargazer AU - https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/0645818321 Amazon Supernova US - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0645818305 Amazon Stargazer US - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0645818321 Follow her on: Tiktoke @authorjajude Instagram: @byjajude Want exclusive behind the scenes and early access to episodes join up to the mailing list over here. If you're looking for a cheerleader for your writing, then head on over to https://dreamingfullyawake.com/work-with-me/ and let's have a chat about how we can work together to get your writing on track. Follow the podcast on Instragram @thewritingapothecary Follow Mandi on all socials: @mandikont

    44 min

  4. OCT 30

    The Writing Process with Mazrine L Amaris

    Send us a text Welcome back to The Writing Apothecary Podcast and back to our writing process section of the show. Today we have the amazing Mazrine L Amaris, who I adore, this episode was recorded a good year or so ago and we are now amazing friends. She is such a wonderful and thoughtful person and author and I can't wait for you guys to hear her chat.  I'm patiently (or not so patiently) awaiting book 3 so make sure you read up on book 1 and 2, and whatever you do? Don't hound her...it makes her do the opposite of write. (I'll be over here pining for it, don't mind me.) Tell me what you think about it. Head on over to https://dreamingfullyawake.com to tell me about it. Or hit us the socials. About Mazrine: Mazrine L Amaris is the Vietnamese-Australian author of the Two Realms series. Based in Melbourne, Australia, she’s just here to have fun. She’s a creative at heart who enjoys writing stories she wants to read and making music she wants to listen to.  The pandemic catapulted her desire to dream up a story worth reading. Woven with her lived experiences, a bit of magic and a pinch of spice, the Two Realms series is a world she hopes is worth escaping to. Her links: Website: https://mazrinelamaris.com/  Social media links: https://www.tiktok.com/@mazrinelamaris https://www.instagram.com/mazrinelamaris/  https://www.facebook.com/mazrinelamaris/  Want exclusive behind the scenes and early access to episodes join up to the mailing list over here. If you're looking for a cheerleader for your writing, then head on over to https://dreamingfullyawake.com/work-with-me/ and let's have a chat about how we can work together to get your writing on track. Follow the podcast on Instragram @thewritingapothecary Follow Mandi on all socials: @mandikont

    33 min
  5. The Writing Process with ML Jewell

    MAY 1

    The Writing Process with ML Jewell

    Send us a text Welcome back to The Writing Apothecary Podcast and another Writing Process Podcast. Today we have the lovely ML Jewell, I met Mel at Supanova in 2023 and she has become a permanent fixture in my life since. This was so insightful and exciting to interview her about her writing process and her books.  Author Bio: M.L Jewell, or as most people call her, Mel, is a local Brisbane Indie Author. October 2023 marked the release of her first novel, Rise of the Witches. A dark adult urban fantasy about a small town plagued with flesh-eating monsters, government-suppressed secrets and magic. Mel enjoys crafting stories that aim to immerse readers in fantastical worlds teeming with magic, mythical beasts, and tales of love. Mel and her husband, Alex, live in Australia along with their two children. When Mel isn’t writing or reading, she’s spending time with her family.  Website: https://www.mljewellauthor.com.au/  Social media links:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mljewell.author/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/author.mljewell/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mljewell.author Want exclusive behind the scenes and early access to episodes join up to the mailing list over here. If you're looking for a cheerleader for your writing, then head on over to https://dreamingfullyawake.com/work-with-me/ and let's have a chat about how we can work together to get your writing on track. Follow the podcast on Instragram @thewritingapothecary Follow Mandi on all socials: @mandikont

    33 min

  6. APR 24

    The Writing Process with Peta Hawker

    Send us a text Welcome back to The Writing Apothecary and to another return guest and my bestie Peta Hawker, she was one of the first guests on the podcast and I love any chance I get to chat to her. Her process has changed dramatically from when we first recorded this so it's fun to revist it all. Peta's Official Bio My daily grind involves content writing and knowledge management for a large organisation. When I’m not attached to my work computer, I like to squeeze our three cats (much to their chagrin), engage in linguistic wrestling matches with my partner or roll around on my yoga mat. A degree in writing and publishing and a diploma in yoga teaching remind me that I chose to quantify my passions with expensive pieces of paper, but I have no regrets about either one.  Fantasy captured my heart when I was young, and it serves as the majority of what I read and write. Let’s throw in a good dash of Gabriel Garcia Marquez, a sprinkle of Jonathan Safran Foer and a pinch of Lewis Carroll and we’ve made a meal fit for my queendom.   Peta's Website: https://www.petahawker.com/  Peta's Social: @author.peta.hawker Want exclusive behind the scenes and early access to episodes join up to the mailing list over here. If you're looking for a cheerleader for your writing, then head on over to https://dreamingfullyawake.com/work-with-me/ and let's have a chat about how we can work together to get your writing on track. Follow the podcast on Instragram @thewritingapothecary Follow Mandi on all socials: @mandikont

    39 min

  7. APR 11

    Brisnova Author Wrap up

    Send us a text Come inside the curtain of Supanova Brisbane - most lovingly knowns as Brisnova - and chat to the plethora of indie authors and a few traditonally published authors there. This was recorded in November 2024. My second supanova and honestly, probably the most chilled and exhausting event I've ever done. It spanned over three days from 10-6, which as a self proclaimed ADHD introvert that was a lot of masking and talking. But so well worth it.  This year, I could have sworn that there were so many more authors than there was last year and we all had a ball, from seeing our names on a t-shirt, to hyping each other up, to helping people move booths mid con and having dinner all together.  It was the start of something amazing and I now call some of these amazing authors close friends. Want exclusive behind the scenes and early access to episodes join up to the mailing list over here. If you're looking for a cheerleader for your writing, then head on over to https://dreamingfullyawake.com/work-with-me/ and let's have a chat about how we can work together to get your writing on track. Follow the podcast on Instragram @thewritingapothecary Follow Mandi on all socials: @mandikont

    39 min

  8. 12/05/2024

    The Writing Process with Sarah L Richhelm

    Send us a text Welcome to Writing Apothecary and the next interview as we chat about the writing process. Today's chat is with a return guest, Sarah L Richhelm, who appeared on our Plot interview. It was great to have her back and chat about her process and how she liked editing... Official Bio: Sarah is a serial cookie-in-tea dunker and Spotify playlist curator and adores writing slow-burn, high-stakes fantasy romance you can giggle kick over. She graduated from the University of Queensland with a degree in Communications and—when she’s not travelling—resides in Brisbane, Australia with her partner, a stack of TBR books she promises she’ll read someday, and a growing array of indoor house plants. They’re still alive. She thinks. Website: www.authorsarahlrichhelm.com Social media links: https://www.instagram.com/sarahlrichhelm/ Want exclusive behind the scenes and early access to episodes join up to the mailing list over here. If you're looking for a cheerleader for your writing, then head on over to https://dreamingfullyawake.com/work-with-me/ and let's have a chat about how we can work together to get your writing on track. Follow the podcast on Instragram @thewritingapothecary Follow Mandi on all socials: @mandikont

    34 min
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A podcast about tips, tricks and hacks on all things writing with your host Mandi Kontos - a writer, writing mindset coach and self published author. Each month we tackle a different topic to do with writing and follow it up with a chat with a guest who will put things into perspective and finish off the topic. The Writing Apothecary is the podcast to help you understand the different layers of a novel, one topic at a time.

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  • Creator
    Mandi Kontos
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    59
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 The Writing Apothecary Podcast
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