The Writer's Story

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An in-depth conversation about the path and craft of writing with published authors who dish up insights and revelations about their personal journeys, habits, and quirks. Author hosts Meredith Cole and Kristin Swenson take a look at the writer’s journey from idea to publication – process, challenges, inspiration, risks, and more—with their month guests.

  1. May 27

    Episode 72: Brooke McIntyre

    Meredith and Kristin discuss nonfiction book proposals before bringing in Brooke McIntyre to talk writing for young readers and more. Brooke brings a delightful curiosity and passion for the natural world to her new picture book, If You Went to the Bottom of the Ocean, which earned from Publisher's Weekly a starred review! Whoop-whoop!

    32 min

  2. May 7

    Episode 71: Natasha Joukovsky

    Kristin and Meredith talk with Natasha Joukovsky about her book, Medium Rare, her invention of the recursive estimation algorithm, and how she juggles her writing with a busy corporate career.

    41 min

  3. Mar 28

    Episode 70: Zen in the Art of Writing

    Meredith and Kristin talk about moderating panels at the recent Virginia Festival of the Book, and then discuss Ray Bradbury's entertaining book ZEN IN THE ART OF WRITING as their writing "book club" continues.

    23 min

  4. Feb 27

    Episode 69: Valerie Perreault

    Valerie Perreault, a Florida Keys resident whose visual artwork has appeared in all sorts of illustrious places, shares with Meredith and Kristin her journey of returning to her long-time creative love, poetry. Valerie's first book-length collection, Neon Pastoral has already garnered two awards and much acclaim. How she got there - lots of walking, literally! - captivates the podcast hosts and is sure to inspire listeners as well.

    35 min

  5. Jan 17

    Episode 68: The Artist's Way

    It's a new year, and Kristin and Meredith have decided to use half their episodes in 2026 for a writing "book club". They'll be reading books about writing and sharing their thoughts. This month, they discuss the classic The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron.

    22 min

  6. 10/03/2025

    Episode 67: Susan Munson

    Kristin and Meredith talk about their writing projects and then get inspired by chatting with songwriter Susan Munson about her creative process.

    35 min

  7. 08/03/2025

    Episode 66:  Howl of the Golden Jackal

    Kristin and Meredith get together to celebrate the first novel release of Kristin Swenson's new four book historical series set in Babylon/Persia,  Howl of the Golden Jackal, on Amazon Kindle. Since recording the podcast, A Falcon Takes Flight and Beat the Kettledrum have also been released.

    36 min

  8. 06/21/2025

    Episode 65: Nin Andrews

    Meredith and Kristin talk about mixing genres, and then chat with Charlottesville poet Nin Andrews about her memoir in prose poems, Son of a Bird.

    33 min
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An in-depth conversation about the path and craft of writing with published authors who dish up insights and revelations about their personal journeys, habits, and quirks. Author hosts Meredith Cole and Kristin Swenson take a look at the writer’s journey from idea to publication – process, challenges, inspiration, risks, and more—with their month guests.

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  • Creator
    writersstory
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    74
  • Rating
    Clean
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