Pencils&Lipstick podcast

Kat Caldwell
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On the Pencils&Lipstick podcast Kat talks to authors, editors and other professionals in the writing and publishing field to learn more about the craft of writing. If you're a writer or just love listening to author interviews about writing, Pencils&Lipstick is about to be your newest favorite podcast.

  1. 3d ago

    Ep 324 Writing Her Grandparents' Escape with Ann Marie Stewart

    ANN MARIE STEWART is the Christy Award® winning author of STARS IN THE GRASS. As a teacher, singer, actress, and filmmaker, Ann has a unique perspective and is prepared to tell and sell a story. The Remnants, which tells the story of her grandparents escaping Stalin's Russia, comes out October 10, 2026 but you can pre-order it today by clicking here: https://a.co/d/09prmfmm. Read a sample here: https://annmariestewart.com/2166-2/ Get Ready for Craft&Connect Live! We will have a date set by next week. Watch the interview on Substack: https://lessonsinstory.substack.com/ Sign up for my writers' newsletter to learn more about the craft of writing, know when my workshops are and be the first to get exclusive information on my writing retreats. https://katcaldwell.com/writers-newsletter Want more information on my books, author swaps, short stories and what I’m reading? Sign up for my readers' newsletter. https://storylectory.katcaldwell.com/signup You can always ask me writing questions on instagram @author_katcaldwell

  2. Sep 7

    Ep 323 Romance with Glamour and a Twist with Darlene Corbett

    Darlene’s favorite activities are writing, speaking and helping people. Luckily, this published authors life combines all these loves. Ms. Corbett is a writer, published author, and therapist. Her writing is inspirational yet down-to-earth. It’s burnished by decades of experience working with individuals, studying, caring. Find her latest book, MESMERIZE, here: https://www.amazon.com/Mesmerize-Darlene-Corbett/dp/1967649413 Want to be on Pencils&Lipstick? https://www.katcaldwell.com/contact Sign up for my writers' newsletter to learn more about the craft of writing, know when my workshops are and be the first to get exclusive information on my writing retreats. https://katcaldwell.com/writers-newsletter Want more information on my books, author swaps, short stories and what I’m reading? Sign up for my readers' newsletter. https://storylectory.katcaldwell.com/signup You can always ask me writing questions on instagram @author_katcaldwell

  3. Aug 24

    Ep 322 Building an Author Brand that Breaks the Rules with JD Barker

    J.D. Barker (Jonathan Dylan Barker) is a New York Times and international bestselling American author whose work has been broadly described as suspense thrillers, often incorporating elements of horror, crime, mystery, science fiction, and the supernatural. You can find more about him here: https://jdbarker.com/ Order his latest book: https://jdbarker.com/books/something-i-keep-upstairs/ Join Becky Grogan's The Writer's Pulse to get personalized marketing help for your book! https://www.beckythebookcoach.com/marketing-groupcoaching Want to find out about the WorldShift summit and start your author newsletter? Click on my affiliate link: https://worldshift2026.manyworldswriting.com/?ac=qsMLoX5N Want to be on Pencils&Lipstick? https://www.katcaldwell.com/contact Sign up for my writers' newsletter to learn more about the craft of writing, know when my workshops are and be the first to get exclusive information on my writing retreats. https://katcaldwell.com/writers-newsletter Want more information on my books, author swaps, short stories and what I’m reading? Sign up for my readers' newsletter. https://storylectory.katcaldwell.com/signup You can always ask me writing questions on instagram @author_katcaldwell

  4. Aug 17

    Ep 321 The Long Game of Writing with Liberty Speidel

    Liberty Speidel Hardt is a Kansas City-based author who writes urban fantasy mysteries featuring characters so persistent they literally won't shut up until their stories hit the page. With 13 published titles and a voice that's equal parts solid, funny, and quirky, she combines supernatural elements with gritty crime-solving in stories that refuse to look away from darkness but always point toward hope. When she's not crafting plot twists, Liberty is an avid D&D player, knitter, Star Wars nerd, and busy mom who shares her chaotic creative household with her author husband Joshua, a rowdy cat, and an equally rowdy dog. Check out Liberty's website here: https://libertyhardt.substack.com/ Find Liberty's books here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Liberty-Speidel/author/B00HRJRL4U Join Becky Grogan's The Writer's Pulse to get personalized marketing help for your book! https://www.beckythebookcoach.com/marketing-groupcoaching Want to find out about the WorldShift summit and start your author newsletter? Click on my affiliate link: https://worldshift2026.manyworldswriting.com/?ac=qsMLoX5N Want to be on Pencils&Lipstick? https://www.katcaldwell.com/contact Sign up for my writers' newsletter to learn more about the craft of writing, know when my workshops are and be the first to get exclusive information on my writing retreats. https://katcaldwell.com/writers-newsletter Want more information on my books, author swaps, short stories and what I’m reading? Sign up for my readers' newsletter. https://storylectory.katcaldwell.com/signup You can always ask me writing questions on instagram @author_katcaldwell

  5. Aug 10

    Ep 320 Your Character Should Hurt Those They Love

    Your characters should be hurting those they love. That is what makes a great character. Join Becky Grogan's The Writer's Pulse to get personalized marketing help for your book! https://www.beckythebookcoach.com/marketing-groupcoaching Want to find out about the WorldShift summit and start your author newsletter? Click on my affiliate link: https://worldshift2026.manyworldswriting.com/?ac=qsMLoX5N Want to be on Pencils&Lipstick? https://www.katcaldwell.com/contact Sign up for my writers' newsletter to learn more about the craft of writing, know when my workshops are and be the first to get exclusive information on my writing retreats. https://katcaldwell.com/writers-newsletter Want more information on my books, author swaps, short stories and what I’m reading? Sign up for my readers' newsletter. https://storylectory.katcaldwell.com/signup You can always ask me writing questions on instagram @author_katcaldwell

  6. Jul 13

    Ep 319 Coming Back from Burnout with Jane Daly

    Jane Daly started her career with the memoir of losing her adult son called Because of Grace. The book launched her writing and gave hope to many other mothers experiencing grief. After writing another memoir, The Caregiving Season, Jane launched into Christian romance. Quite the career change! Jane’s novels have won the Cascade Award from the (formerly Oregon Christian Writers) Cascade Christian Writers organization and in 2023 her novel, Broken, was a Carol Award semi-finalist. Find out more about Jane Daly here: https://janesdaly.com/ Find Jane's books here: https://janesdaly.com/all-books/ Want to be on Pencils&Lipstick? https://www.katcaldwell.com/contact Sign up for my writers' newsletter to learn more about the craft of writing, know when my workshops are and be the first to get exclusive information on my writing retreats. https://katcaldwell.com/writers-newsletter Want more information on my books, author swaps, short stories and what I’m reading? Sign up for my readers' newsletter. https://storylectory.katcaldwell.com/signup You can always ask me writing questions on instagram @author_katcaldwell

  7. Jul 6

    Ep 318 More Than Books: A Practical Approach to Indie Publishing with Stacia Lowe

    In this episode I'm chatting with Stacia Lowe about how she built an author career by combining her passions for storytelling, knitting, and financial literacy while raising four sons. She discusses writing middle grade novels inspired by her family, growing a loyal readership through her newsletter, and why embracing the "slow and steady" approach has helped her build a sustainable writing business. The conversation also explores practical marketing strategies for indie authors, the importance of budgeting for publishing expenses, and how Stacia and her husband now help other writers through their publishing company. Find Stacia here: https://staciaraelowe.com/ Pre-order Ezekiel's Path from Amazon.com here: https://amzn.to/4gVXOrm Pre-order Ezekiel's Path from Barnes and Noble here: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/ezekiels-path-adam-alva-lowe/1150449427 Lowe Budget Kid's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@lowebudgetkids/videos Lowe Budget Publishing Author Questionnaire Get on Stacia's newsletter: https://staciaraelowe.com/newsletter-join-save/ And find Stacia's books: https://staciaraelowe.com/home-2/stacia-rae-writes/ Sign up for my writers' newsletter to learn more about the craft of writing, know when my workshops are and be the first to get exclusive information on my writing retreats. https://katcaldwell.com/writers-newsletter Want more information on my books, author swaps, short stories and what I’m reading? Sign up for my readers' newsletter. https://storylectory.katcaldwell.com/signup You can always ask me writing questions on instagram @author_katcaldwell

  8. Jun 29

    Ep 317 The Business of Being an Author with Neil Plakcy

    Neil and Kat discuss Neil's journey from traditionally published author to successful indie novelist, exploring why he writes across mystery and romance without using multiple pen names and how publishing has evolved over the past two decades. They also dive into the ethical use of AI for editing, marketing, cover design, and book translations, sharing practical ways authors can use new technology without replacing the creative process. Find out more about Neil, sign up for his Substack and get his books at www.mahubooks.com

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On the Pencils&Lipstick podcast Kat talks to authors, editors and other professionals in the writing and publishing field to learn more about the craft of writing. If you're a writer or just love listening to author interviews about writing, Pencils&Lipstick is about to be your newest favorite podcast.

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  • Creator
    Kat Caldwell
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    258
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Kat Caldwell-Ladwell Publishing Pencils&Lipstick 2019
  • Show Website
    Pencils&Lipstick podcast

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