Women Writing

Liisa Kovala
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Grab a cup of coffee and settle in for a discussion about all things writerly. I'm a Finnish Canadian author and book coach and I love my coffee, and I love talking about all things writerly. In this podcast, we'll take a coffee break together to chat with authors, publishers, book coaches, marketers, agents, publicists, booksellers, and more. Fun fact: Finns drink the most coffee per capita in the world. Just doing my part for the stats and fueling my writing! liisakovalawomenwriting.substack.com

  1. 1d ago

    Coffee Break with Jennifer Chevalier

    Welcome to Season 3 of the Women Writing podcast. In this episode, I’m taking a coffee break with Jennifer Chevalier. Congratulations to Jennifer on her Giller Prize nomination for The Winter Witch! Jennifer Chevalier’s passion for history was sparked by lazy afternoons at the cottage reading historical fiction, a fantastic high school teacher, and a museum job cosplaying a 19th century servant. She worked for many years at the BBC in London before moving home to Ottawa, where she is currently the senior producer of CBC Radio’s political affairs program, The House. Her debut novel, The Winter Witch, was an instant national bestseller. You can follow her on @jchevalierauthor on TikTok and Instagram or read more about her writing and radio work at jenniferchevalier.ca. 📚 Women Writing Circle The Women Writing Circle meets every Monday from 6:30-8:00 PM ET. This offering is for paid subscribers. You can learn more about the benefits of subscribing here. Join us to get focussed writing done in the company of a supportive group of women writers. Please note we’re running circles from 6:00-8:00 pm ET until the end of October and pausing in November. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit liisakovalawomenwriting.substack.com/subscribe

  2. Sep 8

    Coffee Break with Nicole Fronek

    Welcome to Season 3 of the Women Writing podcast. In this episode, I’m taking a coffee break with author and corporate coach Nicole Fronek. Known as “The Coach,” Nicole Fronek has supported Fortune 100 firms inclusive of CBRE, Chevron, HP, Citigroup, and Marriott International. With two decades of experience in project management and client services, she has built her career on a foundation of helping others achieve their goals. Nicole is based in The Black Hills of South Dakota, holds a BA in Communications from California State University, Fullerton, and an MSc in Project Management from The University of Liverpool. Publications include Corporate Coach Approach – A Systematic Guide to Career Development. To learn more about Nicole and her work, follow @corporatecoachapproach or @twohorseproductions605, or visit www.twohorseproductions.com. 📚 Women Writing Circle The Women Writing Circle meets every Monday from 6:30-8:00 PM EST. This offering is for paid subscribers. You can learn more about the benefits of subscribing here. Join us to get focussed writing done in the company of a supportive group of women writers. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit liisakovalawomenwriting.substack.com/subscribe

  3. Jun 23

    Coffee Break with Shamayne Olivia

    Welcome to the Women Writing podcast. In this episode, I’m taking a coffee break with author Shamayne Olivia. Shamayne Olivia is an author, speaker, and facilitator whose journey of reclaiming her authentic self has defined her life’s work. The eldest of four children, she carried adult responsibilities far too young, navigating the emotional needs of both siblings and parents. Refusing to be defined by these patterns, she chose a path of healing and transformation—breaking the generational cycle and guiding others to do the same with courage, hope, and resilience. She discovered profound insights and revelations that laid the groundwork for her business, Shoes That Fit Her Soul, LLC. The resources designed to help others reclaim their voices, rewrite their stories, and step boldly into lives of purpose include her teaching memoir, Shoes That Fit Her Soul, as well as the Shoes That Fit Her Soul workbook, digital workbook, and workshop. Shamayne lives in the Texas Hill Country, near Austin, with her generously supportive husband, Craig, and their two affectionate cats, Wrigley and Ivy. You can find Shamayne Olivia at Shoes That Fit Her Soul website. * Facebook * LinkedIn * Instagram 📚 Women Writing Circle The Women Writing Circle meets every Monday from 6:30-8:00 PM EST. This offering is for paid subscribers. You can learn more about the benefits of subscribing here. Join us to get focussed writing done in the company of a supportive group of women writers. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit liisakovalawomenwriting.substack.com/subscribe

  4. Jun 16

    Coffee Break with Tammy Euliano

    Welcome to the Women Writing podcast. In this episode, I’m taking a coffee break with author Tammy Euliano. Tammy Euliano’s writing is inspired by her day job as a physician, researcher and educator at University of Florida. She’s received numerous teaching awards, ~100,000 views of her YouTube teaching videos, and was featured in a calendar of women inventors. In addition to short fiction, including a 2025 Derringer award, she writes the Kate Downey medical thriller series including Fatal Intent (2021) and Misfire (2023) published by Oceanview. Kathy Reichs called it, “Medical suspense as sharp as it gets.” 📚 Women Writing Circle The Women Writing Circle meets every Monday from 6:30-8:00 PM EST. This offering is for paid subscribers. You can learn more about the benefits of subscribing here. Join us to get focussed writing done in the company of a supportive group of women writers. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit liisakovalawomenwriting.substack.com/subscribe

  5. Jun 9

    Coffee Break with Stephanie Weaver

    Welcome to the Women Writing podcast. In this episode, I’m taking a coffee break with author Stephanie Weaver. ​Stephanie Weaver, MPH embodies resilience and transformation. With a rich career spanning museum storytelling, public health, and speaker coaching, she has worked across diverse landscapes – from The San Diego Zoo to The White House. A world traveler who embarked on a solo journey through Southeast Asia at 28, Weaver has curated TEDxSanDiego, coached hundreds of speakers, and authored five books that illuminate the power of personal narrative. She lives in Oceanside, CA with her husband and their golden retriever. Bitter, Sweet: How to Heal Yourself When Your Family Is Broken (published on April 7, 2026) 📚 Women Writing Circle The Women Writing Circle meets every Monday from 6:30-8:00 PM EST. This offering is for paid subscribers. You can learn more about the benefits of subscribing here. Join us to get focussed writing done in the company of a supportive group of women writers. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit liisakovalawomenwriting.substack.com/subscribe

  6. Jun 2

    Coffee Break with Samantha Evans Tschritter

    Welcome to the Women Writing podcast. In this episode, I’m taking a coffee break with author Samantha Evans Tschritter. With 20 years of leadership experience and contributions to over 40 books, multi-award-winning author S. E. Tschritter (Shridder) writes content that sticks with readers long after they close the cover. Tschritter grew up in Chicagoland and has also lived in Minnesota and Oregon. She currently resides in Simpsonville, South Carolina with her husband, their three teen and preteen daughters, cats named Pitter and Patter, and their Siberian husky whom she lost the vote to name Onomatopoeia. Find her books and social media links at LoveUnedited.com or Linktr.ee/LoveSamEvans. 📚 Women Writing Circle The Women Writing Circle meets every Monday from 6:30-8:00 PM EST. This offering is for paid subscribers. You can learn more about the benefits of subscribing here. Join us to get focussed writing done in the company of a supportive group of women writers. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit liisakovalawomenwriting.substack.com/subscribe

  7. May 26

    Coffee Break with Emily Andrews

    Welcome to the Women Writing podcast. In this episode, I’m taking a coffee break with author and radio host Emily Andrews. Emily Andrews is a Northern Ontario writer. She has stories in books such as Redwing Speculative Fiction and Painted Voices, as well as full length publications such as Danni Fundy: Occult Babysitter and The Fates of Three. She can be found hiding in her home in rural Sudbury or online at Emily Andrews Author on Facebook. 📚 Women Writing Circle The Women Writing Circle meets every Monday from 6:30-8:00 PM EST. This offering is for paid subscribers. You can learn more about the benefits of subscribing here. Join us to get focussed writing done in the company of a supportive group of women writers. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit liisakovalawomenwriting.substack.com/subscribe

  8. May 19

    S2, Ep. 59: Coffee Break with Kim Lengling

    Welcome to the Women Writing podcast. In this episode, I’m taking a coffee break with author Kim Lengling. If you spot someone walking through a field with a coffee mug in one hand and a dog leash in the other, it’s probably Kim Lengling. A multi-published author, podcast host, and veteran, Kim is the voice behind Let Fear Bounce, sharing stories that prove hope is real and kindness matters. She’s the lead author of six anthologies, including Paw Prints on the Kitchen Floor, and the author of Nuggets of Hope: Cultivate Kindness and 15 Ways Pets Teach Us Kindness. When not writing or podcasting, Kim’s with her dog Dexter, coffee in hand, soaking up nature’s peace. Kim’s online spaces: WebsiteAmazon GoodReads SpotifyYouTube Facebook Facebook LinkedIn Instagram X (Twitter) TikTok Writers of all stripes—fiction, nonfiction, memoir—this one’s for you! Write On 2026 is a free online series hosted by Book Coaches Canada, with sessions designed to help you plan, draft, revise and publish like a pro, with zero stress and max creativity. With lessons from over a dozen experts in all things writing and publishing, you’ll get craft advice that will make your story shine and mindset tips that will keep you going when the words won’t. It’s like a virtual coffee date with the world’s nicest book coaches, who’ve all come together to support your literary aspirations. Come as you are and bring your questions, your half-finished drafts and your dreams of authorship (and your favourite mug!). By the end, you’ll have practical tools to improve your craft and fresh momentum to make real progress on your book. Are you ready to take your story to the next level? Write On! 📚 Women Writing Circle The Women Writing Circle meets every Monday from 6:30-8:00 PM EST. This offering is for paid subscribers. You can learn more about the benefits of subscribing here. Join us to get focussed writing done in the company of a supportive group of women writers. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit liisakovalawomenwriting.substack.com/subscribe

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Grab a cup of coffee and settle in for a discussion about all things writerly. I'm a Finnish Canadian author and book coach and I love my coffee, and I love talking about all things writerly. In this podcast, we'll take a coffee break together to chat with authors, publishers, book coaches, marketers, agents, publicists, booksellers, and more. Fun fact: Finns drink the most coffee per capita in the world. Just doing my part for the stats and fueling my writing! liisakovalawomenwriting.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Liisa Kovala
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    77
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Liisa Kovala Women Writing
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