The Writing Table with Kris Clink

Kris Clink
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The Writing Table is a podcast for writers and book lovers. Whether you're a seasoned writer or curious about the writing life, pull up a chair. Hear from authors from every stage-from New York Times list-makers to debuts. You'll get a behind-the-scenes view of your favorite books-from writing the ugly first drafts to the final editorial processes. Check out interviews with Phillipa Gregory, Jennifer Weiner, Lemony Snicket, Laurie Frankel, and so many others. Come on in-there's always room at the writing table. Hosted by Kris Clink, author of Goodbye, Lark Lovejoy and Sissie Klein is Completely Normal. Kris’s novels are set in middle America where front porches offer the best views, books are treasured, and there’s always room to pull up an extra chair at dinner. A native Texan, she’s now at home in Kansas with her husband, two spoiled pups, and the gorgeous cardinals who visit her back deck.

  1. 3h ago

    Debut Author Sarah Flocken

    Sarah Flocken is an upmarket fiction author. She is also a public relations professional, comedian, improviser, and pun contest host (yes, it’s a thing). Sarah’s poetry, essays, and short stories were published in school literary journals throughout her teen and early adult years. After that, she turned her attention to building a career in public relations, where she’s written millions of words for other people in the form of op-eds, speeches, press releases, whitepapers, sponsored articles, talking points, Senate floor remarks, and more. She is currently the owner and principal of SLH Communications, a PR consultancy in San Diego, California. Outside of her day job, Sarah has written short plays, sketch comedy and stand-up routines for over 10 years, including a run with the Edinburgh Revue at the 2011 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Additionally, she is a member of the Women’s Fiction Writers Association. She currently performs with two improv comedy groups in San Diego, and hosts Pundemonium! San Diego’s Only Pun Competition. Sarah received her bachelor’s degree in English and Comparative Literary Studies from Occidental College in Los Angeles, and a master’s in Literature & Modernity: 1900-Present from the University of Edinburgh in Edinburgh, Scotland. She lives in San Diego with her husband. Her new novel is Be Well.  Learn more at SarahFlocken.com  Intro reel, Writing Table Podcast 2024 Outro Recording Follow the Writing Table: @writingtablepodcast Email questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: writingtablepodcast@gmail.com.

    22 min

  2. Jun 30

    David Ellis: Balancing Character & Plot to Keep Readers Turning Pages

    David Ellis is a judge and an Edgar-award-winning author of ten novels of crime fiction, as well as eight bestselling books co-authored with James Patterson. His novels have been translated into more than ten languages worldwide. In December 2014, Dave was sworn in as the youngest-serving Justice of the Illinois Appellate Court for the First District. He lives outside Chicago with his wife and three children.  Learn more at davidellis.com  Intro reel, Writing Table Podcast 2024 Outro Recording Follow the Writing Table: @writingtablepodcast Email questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: writingtablepodcast@gmail.com.

    29 min

  3. Jun 22

    Amy Archer on Writing Nemesis Mine

    Amy Archer is from Doncaster, South Yorkshire. She has loved writing since becoming her grandad’s pen-pal at the age of six. Growing up on the boundary of various cricket pitches across the north whilst her brother played, she took to carting a laptop around to scribble down stories, poetry and copious amounts of fanfiction. Since then, Amy had graduated from Faber Academy and was longlisted for the Lucy Cavendish Fiction Prize in 2022. She now spends her time writing about all things fantastical. Her debut novel is Nemesis Mine.  Learn more by following Amy on Instagram at amyelizaarcher  Special thanks to NetGalley for previews.  Intro reel, Writing Table Podcast 2024 Outro Recording Follow the Writing Table: @writingtablepodcast Email questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: writingtablepodcast@gmail.com.

    20 min

  4. Jun 19

    Brooke Fast's Debut: To Cage A Wild Bird

    Brooke Fast is a lover of dystopian, fantasy, and all things romance. When she’s not writing new worlds, you can find her curled up on the couch with her husband and their pups in their self-built tiny house in the mountains of Maine. She’ll either be consuming copious amounts of coffee and thumbing through the latest romantasy release or sharing book reviews and writing snippets under her alter-ego, @librarybrookes.  To Cage a Wild Bird is her first novel.  Learn more at authorbrookefast.com  Intro reel, Writing Table Podcast 2024 Outro Recording Follow the Writing Table: @writingtablepodcast Email questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: writingtablepodcast@gmail.com.

    19 min

  5. Jun 17

    Cleo Ballard's This is a Lie

    Writing domestic suspense under the pseudonym Cleo Ballard, Nan Fischer also writes young adult novels, such as When Elephants Fly and The Speed of Falling Objects. Additional author credits include Junior Jedi Knights, a middle grade Star Wars trilogy for LucasFilm, and co-authored sport autobiographies for elite athletes including #1 ranked tennis superstar Monica Seles, Triple Crown race winning jockey Julie Krone, Olympic gold medal speed skater Apolo Anton Ohno, legendary gymnastics coach Bela Karolyi, and Olympic gold medal gymnasts Nadia Comaneci and Shannon Miller. A graduate of Cornell University and former Traveling Writer for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus and Senior Campaign Writer for The University of California, San Francisco, Nan’s articles have appeared in Harper’s Bazaar, Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine, The Huffington Post, Powell’s Book Blog, YA Books Central, Germ Magazine, Hypable, and School Library Journal. She lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband, Henry, and the spirit of their always lovable Vizsla, Boone. When she’s not conjuring a new commercial fiction novel or thrillers or reading, Nan can be found outdoors, biking, kitesurfing, winging, skiing or planning her family’s next adventure.  Learn more at nanfischerauthor.com  Intro reel, Writing Table Podcast 2024 Outro Recording Follow the Writing Table: @writingtablepodcast Email questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: writingtablepodcast@gmail.com.

    21 min

  6. Jun 8

    Stephanie Mack's Twenty Something Else

    Stephanie Mack is an author, speaker, and podcast host with a passion for the art of great storytelling. Her novels blend women’s fiction and romantic elements with meaningful insights for readers navigating the complexities of modern life. Throughout her career, she has been trusted to craft language for individuals, publications, and Fortune 500 companies. As a podcast host, she has interviewed numerous New York Times bestselling authors and literary stars. Stephanie’s work has also appeared on Scary Mommy, Faithit, Coffee + Crumbs, and more. Stephanie lives in Orange County, California, with her husband and three daughters, balancing motherhood, creativity, and community. She invites readers to connect with her on social media and through her newsletter where she shares book recommendations, behind-the-scenes insights, and conversations about life and womanhood. Her latest novel is TWENTY SOMETHING ELSE.  Learn more at stephaniemack.com Intro reel, Writing Table Podcast 2024 Outro Recording Follow the Writing Table: @writingtablepodcast Email questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: writingtablepodcast@gmail.com.

    18 min

  7. Jun 4

    Kate Khavari's Botanist's Guide Mysteries

    Kate Khavari is the USA Today bestselling author of fiction ranging from historical mysteries to high fantasy epics. She has her parents to thank for her fascination for historical mysteries, as she spent the majority of her childhood memorizing Sherlock Holmes’s and Poirot’s greatest quips. A former teacher, Kate has a deep appreciation for research and creativity, not to mention the multitasking ability she now relies on as an author and stay at home mom. She lives in the Dallas-Fort Worth area of Texas with her husband, children, and a lovely garden that contains absolutely no poisonous plants. Her latest novel is A BOTANTIST’S GUIDE TO TRADITION AND TREACHERY.  Learn more at kkhavari.com Special thanks to NetGalley for early previews.  Intro reel, Writing Table Podcast 2024 Outro Recording Follow the Writing Table: @writingtablepodcast Email questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: writingtablepodcast@gmail.com.

    22 min

  8. May 27

    Dr. Cristina LePort: Cardiology to Cryogenic Thrillers

    What does it take to fold a lifelong career in cardiology into one as a successful thriller writer?  Dr. Cristina LePort, accomplished cardiologist and Amazon bestselling author, captivates readers with her medical thrillers, which merge her rich medical background with gripping narratives. Cristina’s novels, including Dissection, Change of Heart, and Defrosted offer a unique blend of suspense, medical insight, and ethical exploration. Her journey from Italy to the U.S. and transition from medicine to writing highlights her resilience, intellectual curiosity, and dedication to storytelling. Cristina’s work stands at the crossroads of medicine and literature, engaging readers with tales that resonate with authenticity and depth. Born in Bologna, Italy, she graduated Summa cum Laude from the University of Bologna, completed her internship and Internal Medicine residency at the Long Island College Hospital in Brooklyn, NY, and her cardiology training at the VA UCLA. She is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Diseases, and Nuclear Cardiology, and is the Chief Medical Officer and co-founder of Genescient, a biotech company devoted to genetic research on aging and longevity. She lives in Corona del Mar, Southern California, with her husband Peter. They have 3 children and 3 grandchildren. Her latest novel is DEFROSTED.  Learn more at cristinaleport.com  Intro reel, Writing Table Podcast 2024 Outro Recording Follow the Writing Table: @writingtablepodcast Email questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: writingtablepodcast@gmail.com.

    18 min
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The Writing Table is a podcast for writers and book lovers. Whether you're a seasoned writer or curious about the writing life, pull up a chair. Hear from authors from every stage-from New York Times list-makers to debuts. You'll get a behind-the-scenes view of your favorite books-from writing the ugly first drafts to the final editorial processes. Check out interviews with Phillipa Gregory, Jennifer Weiner, Lemony Snicket, Laurie Frankel, and so many others. Come on in-there's always room at the writing table. Hosted by Kris Clink, author of Goodbye, Lark Lovejoy and Sissie Klein is Completely Normal. Kris’s novels are set in middle America where front porches offer the best views, books are treasured, and there’s always room to pull up an extra chair at dinner. A native Texan, she’s now at home in Kansas with her husband, two spoiled pups, and the gorgeous cardinals who visit her back deck.

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