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. 5d ago

    Coffee Break with Robin Blackburn McBride

    Welcome to Season 3 of the Women Writing podcast. In this episode, I’m taking a coffee break with author Robin Blackburn McBride. Robin Blackburn McBride is a Canadian novelist, poet, teacher, and coach. Her new novel River of Dreams will be released on October 1, 2026 by Guernica Editions. Robin’s first full-length work of fiction, The Shining Fragments, and a volume of her poetry, In Green, were also published by Guernica. Robin is the author of a self-help book, Birdlight: Freeing Your Authentic Creativity. Her short stories and poems have appeared in a variety of North American literary magazines. For many years, Robin worked as a full-time English and language arts teacher, including two decades at Toronto’s Branksome Hall. Before that, she worked as an actress. Robin holds degrees in English, drama, and education from the University of Toronto. She lives with her husband, Hugh, and their black cat, Poe, in Gatineau, Québec. 📚 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

  2. Sep 29

    Coffee Break with Charlotte Morganti

    Welcome to Season 3 of the Women Writing podcast. In this episode, I’m taking a coffee break with author Charlotte Morganti. Charlotte Morganti is the award-winning mystery author of the Gabrieli Mysteries. Her novel Breaking News: Local Heiress Dead won the inaugural Toby Award for Best Mystery by a Canadian indie author. Charlotte is a former corporate finance lawyer with an MFA in creative writing and writes character-driven crime fiction set in small towns, where sharp humour, buried secrets, and emotionally complex sleuths collide.Charlotte lives and writes in a small town on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia. Her publications include the Gabrieli Mysteries, the Breaking News Mysteries, and the Persimmon Worthing Short Mysteries. You can find out more at charlottemorganti.com. 📚 Women Writing Circle The Women Writing Circle meets every Monday from 6:30-8:00 PM EST. This offering is for paid subscribers. Please note we are writing from 6:00-8:00 pm until the end of October and taking a hiatus in November. 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. Sep 22

    Coffee Break with Mona Tewari

    Welcome to Season 3 of the Women Writing podcast. In this episode, I’m taking a coffee break with fantasy author Mona Tewari. Mona Tewari has long been fascinated by the ways in which the narratives of legends and histories shape our views of the present. A graduate of the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) and UCSF, Tewari practiced as a pediatric dentist for years before turning to writing fiction in her favorite genre: fantasy. As the daughter of two immigrants from India, she didn’t see herself represented in popular media while growing up and became determined to show her daughters they belong in every world. Burn the Sea is her first novel. 📚Word on the Street! Toronto friends, looking forward to meeting you in person on September 26-27 at the Toronto Sisters in Crime/Crime Writers of Canada booth at Word on the Street. We’ll be in the Writers’ Block section of the Exhibitor Marketplace. See you there! 📚 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. Sep 15

    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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

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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
    80
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Liisa Kovala Women Writing
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