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Featuring authors from the Pacific Northwest regarding their journey to publication. Listeners will hear authors read from their published work.

Authors of the Pacific Northwest Vikki J. Carter; SquishPen Productions

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Featuring authors from the Pacific Northwest regarding their journey to publication. Listeners will hear authors read from their published work.

    Encore Ep. 2: G. G. Kellner; Hoping for a Better Future, Fiction Author

    Encore Ep. 2: G. G. Kellner; Hoping for a Better Future, Fiction Author

    In this encore episode two, I visit with author G. G. Kellner about her amazing story that reaches into the hope for a better future. This episode concludes the production of The Author’s of the Pacific Northwest podcast, for now. I sincerely hope you found joy in listening to the episodes. ~ Vikki J. Carter, The Author’s Librarian, and producer of The Author’s of the Pacific Northwest.
     
    This episode is sponsored by Publisher Rocket.
     
    In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
    (Podcast run time  33 minutes)
     
    •1:16: Introduction to Gigi
    •7:04: Gigi shares about her book Hope, a History of the Future
    •10:11:  Gigi talks about her writing journey
    •13:42: Gigi shares about her publishing journey & her writing process
    •26:43:  Gigi reads from Hope, a History of the Future
    •31:31:  Gigi and Vikki close out the podcast with information about a live event this month that Gigi will be participating in.
     
    Meet the Author: 
    https://hopeahistoryofthefuture.com
     
    Featured Book:
    https://books2read.com/u/47Y12a
     
    💕A Note about the Podcast:  The production of Author of the Pacific Northwest has been put on hold starting the summer of 2022. I do not have a return date. 
    However, I am keeping access to all the podcast episodes, resources, and all I have created as The Author’s Librarian free while I take a much-needed break to write my own books and explore being a grandmother. 
     
    If you are interested in my future work and adventures, please consider joining the mailing list or following me on social media. Those will be the first places I will announce new work.💕
     
    Podcast Music Credits:
    Sweet Relief - Zachariah Hickman. Free licensing is offered by Youtube.
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    💕SUPPORT THIS THIS PODCAST + GET BONUS CONTENT💕
    📚MY BOOK IS OUT: PURCHASE IT HERE.
    👩🏼‍🏫SELFPUBCON: SELF PUBLISHING ADVICE CONFERENCE 
     
    ✏️VISIT MY WEBSITE’S: SQUISHPEN PRODUCTIONS AND  THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN
    🎥CHECK OUT MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR AUTHORS
    🌟F O L L O W 🌟
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     Inquiries: theauthorlibrarian@gmail.com OR vikki@squishpen.com
    💫A B O U T 💫
    I’m Vikki J. Carter,  The Author’s Librarian. I hold a Master’s Degree in Research and Technology and I’m an author with over two decades’ worth of experience. I’ve worked with hundreds of students and authors helping them to find the right tools, techniques, and resources to strengthen the credibility and authority of their voices and improve their stories.
    As a professional librarian and author, I reveal the techniques that librarians use that will help you effectively find valuable sources and resources to give your writing the authority and authenticity readers expect.
    💕THANK YOU FOR LISTENING💕 

    • 34 min
    Encore Ep. 1: Andrew Davie: short story, essay, creative non-fiction, and novella author

    Encore Ep. 1: Andrew Davie: short story, essay, creative non-fiction, and novella author

    As I wrap up the production of the podcast, there are two episodes that I did not want to miss getting out to listeners. In this encore episode one, I visit with author Andrew about his inspiring journey to authorship and his recovery to health after a life-changing medical event. 
     
    This episode is sponsored by Mark Dawson’s Self-Publishing Formula 101.
     
    In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
    (Podcast run time  36 minutes)
     
    •1:53: Introduction to Andrew
    •3:08: Andrew shares about his writing journey
    •11:29: Andrew talks about his publishing journey
    •16:03: Andrew shares about writing through his recovery from an aneurysm
    •27:59:  Andrew reads from “Prolific: The Obituary of Jack O’Brien”
    •36:37: Andrew closes the podcast with advice for authors
     
     
    Meet the Author: 
    https://andrew-davie.com
     
     
    💕A Note about the Podcast:  The production of Author of the Pacific Northwest has been put on hold starting the summer of 2022. I do not have a return date. 
    However, I am keeping access to all the podcast episodes, resources, and all I have created as The Author’s Librarian free while I take a much-needed break to write my books and enjoy being a grandmother. 
     
    If you are interested in my future work and adventures, please consider joining the mailing list or following me on social media. Those will be the first places I will announce new work.💕
     
     
    Podcast Music Credits:
    Sweet Relief - Zachariah Hickman. Free licensing is offered by Youtube.
    🌟🌟V A L U A B L E   R E S O U R C E S🌟🌟
    💕SUPPORT THIS THIS PODCAST + GET BONUS CONTENT💕
    📚MY BOOK IS OUT: PURCHASE IT HERE.
    👩🏼‍🏫SELFPUBCON: SELF PUBLISHING ADVICE CONFERENCE 
     
    ✏️VISIT MY WEBSITE’S: SQUISHPEN PRODUCTIONS AND  THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN
    🎥CHECK OUT MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR AUTHORS
    🌟F O L L O W 🌟
    facebook: VIKKI J. CARTER AND THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN 
    instagram: VIKKI J. CARTER AND THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN
    twitter: VIKKI J. CARTER AND THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN
     Inquiries: theauthorlibrarian@gmail.com OR vikki@squishpen.com
    💫A B O U T 💫
    I’m Vikki J. Carter,  The Author’s Librarian. I hold a Master’s Degree in Research and Technology and I’m an author with over two decades’ worth of experience. I’ve worked with hundreds of students and authors helping them to find the right tools, techniques, and resources to strengthen the credibility and authority of their voices and improve their stories.
    As a professional librarian and author, I reveal the techniques that librarians use that will help you effectively find valuable sources and resources to give your writing the authority and authenticity readers expect.
    💕THANK YOU FOR LISTENING💕 

    • 42 min
    Episode 118: Revisit with Adam Copeland: American Gothic author

    Episode 118: Revisit with Adam Copeland: American Gothic author

    This podcast is sponsored by Squarespace.
     
    In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
    (Podcast run time 28 minutes)
    •2:08: Introduction to Adam Copeland•5:26: Adam introduces his newest book
    •7:56:  Adam recaps the genre he writes
    •12:28: Adam shares his audiobook experience
    •15:38: Adam reads from Midnight in Silerton
    •26:13: Adam closes out the podcast with advice 
     
    Adam’s first episode on the podcast:
    https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-brbd5-917a1b
    Featured Book:
    https://books2read.com/b/4ELzOO
     
     
    Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Echoes-of-Avalon-196323337100482/
    Goodreads:https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/129314.Adam_Copeland
    Amazon Author Profile:https://www.amazon.com/Adam-Copeland/e/B002XIFMZ0/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1520916984&sr=8-1
     
     
     
    Podcast Music Credits:
    Sweet Relief - Zachariah Hickman. Free licensing offered by Youtube.
    🌟🌟V A L U A B L E   R E S O U R C E S🌟🌟
    💕SUPPORT THIS THIS PODCAST + GET BONUS CONTENT💕
    📚MY BOOK IS OUT: PURCHASE IT HERE.
    👩🏼‍🏫SELFPUBCON: SELF PUBLISHING ADVICE CONFERENCE 
     
    ✏️VISIT MY WEBSITE’S : SQUISHPEN PRODUCTIONS AND  THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN
    🎥CHECK OUT MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR AUTHORS
    🌟F O L L O W 🌟
    facebook: VIKKI J. CARTER AND THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN 
    instagram: VIKKI J. CARTER AND THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN
    twitter: VIKKI J. CARTER AND THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN
     Inquiries: theauthorlibrarian@gmail.com OR vikki@squishpen.com
    💫A B O U T 💫
    I’m Vikki J. Carter,  The Author’s Librarian. I hold a Master’s Degree in Research and Technology and I’m an author with over two decades’ worth of experience. I’ve worked with hundreds of students and authors helping them to find the right tools, techniques, and resources to strengthen the credibility and authority of their voice and improve their stories.
    As a professional librarian and author I reveal the techniques that librarians use that will help you effectively find valuable sources and resources to give your writing the authority and authenticity readers expect.
    💕THANK YOU FOR LISTENING💕 
     

    • 28 min
    Episode 117: Dede Montgomery; memoir and short stories author

    Episode 117: Dede Montgomery; memoir and short stories author

    This podcast is sponsored by Mark Dawson’s Self Publishing Formula 101.
     
    Episode 117: Dede Montgomery; memoir and short stories author
     
    In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
    (Podcast run time minutes)
    •1:59: Introduction to Dede.
    •4:27: Vikki discussed the end of the podcast with Dede.
    •5:23:  Dede talks about her publishing journey.
    •8:26: Dede shares her writing journey.
    •19:23: Dede talks about her research process. 
    •37:07: Dede reads from Humanity’s Grace.
    •40:14: Dede closes the podcast with events she will be at this fall. 
     
    Featured Book:
    https://books2read.com/u/4DP8J7
     
    Dede’s website: https://dedemontgomery.com
     
    Podcast Music Credits:
    Sweet Relief - Zachariah Hickman. Free licensing is offered by Youtube.
    🌟🌟V A L U A B L E   R E S O U R C E S🌟🌟
    📔VISIT MY FREE AUTHOR RESEARCH RESOURCES & CHECKLISTS:
    https://www.theauthorslibrarian.com/resources-for-authors
     
    💕SUPPORT THIS THIS PODCAST + GET BONUS CONTENT💕
    📚MY BOOK IS OUT: PURCHASE IT HERE.
    👩🏼‍🏫SELFPUBCON: SELF PUBLISHING ADVICE CONFERENCE :
    https://selfpublishingadviceconference.com/?wpam_id=10298
     
    ✏️VISIT MY WEBSITE’S: SQUISHPEN PRODUCTIONS AND  THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN
    🎥CHECK OUT MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR AUTHORS
    🌟F O L L O W 🌟
    facebook: VIKKI J. CARTER AND THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN 
    instagram: VIKKI J. CARTER AND THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN
    twitter: VIKKI J. CARTER AND THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN
     Inquiries: theauthorlibrarian@gmail.com OR vikki@squishpen.com
    💫A B O U T 💫
    I’m Vikki J. Carter,  The Author’s Librarian. I hold a Master’s Degree in Research and Technology, and I’m an author with over two decades’ worth of experience. I’ve worked with hundreds of students and authors, helping them find the right tools, techniques, and resources to strengthen the credibility and authority of their voices and improve their stories.
    As a professional librarian and author, I reveal the librarians’ techniques to help you effectively find valuable sources and resources to give your writing the authority and authenticity readers expect.
    💕THANK YOU FOR LISTENING💕 

    • 42 min
    Episode 116: Jan Bono; Cozy Mystery & Humorous Short Story Author

    Episode 116: Jan Bono; Cozy Mystery & Humorous Short Story Author

    This podcast is sponsored by Publisher Rocket.
    In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
    (Podcast run time 48: 10 minutes)
    •1:20: Introduction to Jan.
    •4:03: Jan shares her writing journey.
    •8:34: Jan talks about her publishing journey.   
    •20:31: Jan shares about her future work.
    •28:09: Jan talks about her Sylvia Avery Mystery Series.
    •37:07: Jan talks about her new project, Is There Room in the Backyard for One More Dead Body?
    •36:42: Jan reads from the third book in her Sylvia Avery Mystery Series; Crab Bait. 
    45:51: Vikki and Jan close the podcast with how readers can find Jan to purchase books.
     
    Podcast Music Credits:
    Sweet Relief - Zachariah Hickman. Free licensing is offered by Youtube.
    🌟🌟V A L U A B L E   R E S O U R C E S🌟🌟
    📔VISIT MY FREE AUTHOR RESEARCH RESOURCES & CHECKLISTS:
    https://www.theauthorslibrarian.com/resources-for-authors
     
    💕SUPPORT THIS THIS PODCAST + GET BONUS CONTENT💕
    📚MY BOOK IS OUT: PURCHASE IT HERE.
    👩🏼‍🏫SELFPUBCON: SELF PUBLISHING ADVICE CONFERENCE :
    https://selfpublishingadviceconference.com/?wpam_id=10298
     
    ✏️VISIT MY WEBSITE’S: SQUISHPEN PRODUCTIONS AND  THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN
    🎥CHECK OUT MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR AUTHORS
    🌟F O L L O W 🌟
    facebook: VIKKI J. CARTER AND THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN 
    instagram: VIKKI J. CARTER AND THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN
    twitter: VIKKI J. CARTER AND THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN
     Inquiries: theauthorlibrarian@gmail.com OR vikki@squishpen.com
    💫A B O U T 💫
    I’m Vikki J. Carter,  The Author’s Librarian. I hold a Master’s Degree in Research and Technology, and I’m an author with over two decades’ worth of experience. I’ve worked with hundreds of students and authors, helping them find the right tools, techniques, and resources to strengthen the credibility and authority of their voices and improve their stories.
    As a professional librarian and author, I reveal the librarians’ techniques to help you effectively find valuable sources and resources to give your writing the authority and authenticity readers expect.
    💕THANK YOU FOR LISTENING💕 

    • 48 min
    Episode 115: Special Guest, Wolf O’Rourc; YA Thiller

    Episode 115: Special Guest, Wolf O’Rourc; YA Thiller

    This podcast is sponsored by Mark Dawson’s Self Publishing Formula 101.
     
    Episode 115: Special Guest, Wolf O’Rourc; YA Thiller 
    In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
    (Podcast run time  1: 19 minutes)
    •1:58: Introduction to Wolf & how Vikki met Wolf.•6:02: Wolf introduces his book Cyberspiracy.
    •10:17: Wolf and Vikki discuss role models in science for young girls.  
    •21:31: Wolf discusses Cyberspiracy further.
    •23:18: Wolf shares about his self-publishing journey.
    •37:07: Wolf reads from Cyberspiracy. 
    •53:15: Wolf closes the podcast by sharing his other works.
     
    Podcast Music Credits:
    Sweet Relief - Zachariah Hickman. Free licensing is offered by Youtube.
    🌟🌟V A L U A B L E   R E S O U R C E S🌟🌟
    📔VISIT MY FREE AUTHOR RESEARCH RESOURCES & CHECKLISTS:
    https://www.theauthorslibrarian.com/resources-for-authors
     
    💕SUPPORT THIS THIS PODCAST + GET BONUS CONTENT💕
    📚MY BOOK IS OUT: PURCHASE IT HERE.
    👩🏼‍🏫SELFPUBCON: SELF PUBLISHING ADVICE CONFERENCE :
    https://selfpublishingadviceconference.com/?wpam_id=10298
     
    ✏️VISIT MY WEBSITE’S: SQUISHPEN PRODUCTIONS AND  THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN
    🎥CHECK OUT MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR AUTHORS
    🌟F O L L O W 🌟
    facebook: VIKKI J. CARTER AND THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN 
    instagram: VIKKI J. CARTER AND THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN
    twitter: VIKKI J. CARTER AND THE AUTHOR’S LIBRARIAN
     Inquiries: theauthorlibrarian@gmail.com OR vikki@squishpen.com
    💫A B O U T 💫
    I’m Vikki J. Carter,  The Author’s Librarian. I hold a Master’s Degree in Research and Technology, and I’m an author with over two decades’ worth of experience. I’ve worked with hundreds of students and authors, helping them find the right tools, techniques, and resources to strengthen the credibility and authority of their voices and improve their stories.
    As a professional librarian and author, I reveal the librarians’ techniques to help you effectively find valuable sources and resources to give your writing the authority and authenticity readers expect.
    💕THANK YOU FOR LISTENING💕 
     

    • 55 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
9 Ratings

9 Ratings

COTDay ,

Truly Professional

I am one of the authors interviewed and I have to say it was a delightful experience. Vikki J. Carter put me completely at ease. Her questions were insightful, her manner was truly professional, and I’m very happy with the results. I wish her every success with her company.

Bethanyecarter ,

Awesome Podcast!

It’s insightful and interesting. I loved listening to the authors perspectives on self-publishing.

thisxisxderek ,

Best podcast on authors in the PNW.

When it comes to podcasts, this is the best one on PNW authors you’ll ever find.

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