These Mums Write Jackie Amsden

Ever feel like your writing doesn't matter? Or your dreams, for that matter? Zibby Owens is here to remind all the mom writers that it does. Zibby is an author, publisher, award-winning podcaster, CEO, bookstore owner, and mom of four. The creator and host of the award-winning, daily podcast Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books, and  founder and CEO of Zibby Media, dubbed “the Zibby-verse” by the L.A. Times. which includes a publishing house, magazine, book club, an independent bookstore and so much more.

The one theme running through all of Zibby's businesses and projects is her dedication and appreciation of writing and writers. I know know about you but there are many times as a writer when I feel like the work I do doesn’t matter but this interview is an incredible reminder that writing matters, writers matter, and whatever you do, don’t let the bastards grind you down.

Do you feel burned out? Overwhelmed by the duties of momming and your day job?
Alisha Fernandez Miranda is a mom of twins, a former CEO and the author of a coming-of-middle age memoir, My What If Year, which was released in February 2023.  The books shares her journey trying to find her joy again by walking away from a successful career to fill water bottles on Broadway, clear tables in Scotland and generally embrace the spirit of being the least experienced person in the room again.
In this episode, she shares what inspired her year of unpaid internships, what she learned from putting it on the page and tips for others interested in pursuing traditional publication.
Connect with Alisha via her website at https://www.alishafmiranda.com/ or Instagram at @alishafmiranda.
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Need some indie author marketing inspiration?

Bree Moore is a homeschooling mom of SIX from Iowa and urban fantasy author who has self-published multiple series, including Shadows of Camelot and Lost Souls. 

After publishing her first book with a hybrid or vanity publisher, she turned to indie publishing and hasn't looked back.

In today’s episode, she shares everything she has learned about selling books as an indie author as well as creating the conditions to write them (because, yeah, SIX kids).

Connect with Bree via her website https://www.authorbreemoore.com or via Instagram @breenovels (https://www.instagram.com/breenovels/)

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Are you called to write about a past trauma? 

Odelia Elgarat first learned she was adopted at age 12 and spent the next several decades struggling to come to terms with this fact.

In today's episode she shares how, even after tracking down her biological mother in her 30s, it was writing a memoir about this experience, You are Allowed, which finally allowed her to heal from it, as well as how she navigated this deeply emotional process and what she learned about writing along the way.

Learn more about You are Allowed on Amazon (https://a.co/d/cAJ4Zxt). 

Resource mentioned: Thriving Authors Academy (https://www.dallaswoodburn.com/thriving-authors-academy)

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Being a mom means not just learning how to take care of your small human, but also yourself.

Erin Canning is a writing coach and podcaster who knows what it's like to lose yourself to parenting. 

In this episode, Erin shares her own journey overcoming childhood trauma to become a better mom and happier person, and how she is now helping other moms reclaim themselves through writing, including tips and strategies you can start putting into practice today

Connect with Erin via her podcast Parents Who Write (https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/parents-who-write/id1632632349) or via her website https://lifebeyondparenting.com/.

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Do you want to build up different revenue streams to help you transition into full time writing?

Sara Reilly is a mom who recently left her career as school teacher and is now building up a writing business through ghostwriting and editing.

In this episode, Sarah shares how she is building up her clients and how this new writing life is bringing new joy and purpose to her day-to-day.

Connect with Sarah via her website at https://www.sarahreilley.com/

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