We're back! This time we're talking about how we plot (or don't) our novels. There are lots of different ways you can approach this task (or not). Check out this link for show notes. You'll see that it is part of a pre-nanowrimo series I blogged about in 2011. https://charitywrites.blogspot.com/2011/10/pre-nano-pantsing-or-plotting.html Website: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/looseleafpodcast Charity Bradford's Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/Charity-Bradford/e/B00FA3QRKO River Ford's Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/River-Ford/e/B071NRRS1T Hillary Ann Sperry’s Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/Hillary-Ann-Sperry/e/B07FJY2ZCQ Music: Easy Lemon (30 second) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3695-easy-lemon-30-second- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The podcast is short and sweet today as Hillary and Charity report on last week's goals and set new ones. Laugh with us as we discuss the recurring pitfall of "choosing" not to complete our goals. What is a realistic goal and how does that affect our peace of mind? If you have reading or writing related topics you'd like us to tackle, email me at [email protected]. And, I apologize for the sound of my dogs coming in and out of the room. :D Website: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/looseleafpodcast Charity Bradford's Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/Charity-Bradford/e/B00FA3QRKO River Ford's Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/River-Ford/e/B071NRRS1T Hillary Ann Sperry’s Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/Hillary-Ann-Sperry/e/B07FJY2ZCQ Into and Exit music: Easy Lemon (30 second) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3695-easy-lemon-30-second- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Join us as we talk about the differences between men and women and how that affects the way we write our characters. Can we smash the stereotypes and discover what makes the best realistic heroes and heroines? Questions (From A Lee Martinez below) to ask while developing a character of the opposite gender: IS THIS CHARACTER OBJECTIFIED? IS GENDER BEING SUBSTITUTED FOR PERSONALITY? AM I TRYING TOO HARD TO SUBVERT EXPECTATIONS? DO I CARE ABOUT THIS CHARACTER? Links from the podcast: A Lee Martinez and How to Write from the Opposite Genders POV—https://www.writersdigest.com/write-better-fiction/how-to-write-from-the-opposite-genders-point-of-view The Four Rs of Writing Characters of the Opposite Gender-- https://www.writersdigest.com/write-better-fiction/the-four-rs-of-writing-characters-of-the-opposite-gender Being a better writer: Writing the opposite gender—https://maxonwriting.com/2015/05/18/being-a-better-writer-writing-the-opposite-gender/ Fast and Easy Guide to writing opposite gender--https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/fast-and-easy-guide-to-writing/ Range: How Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PHLNR28 Website: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/looseleafpodcast Charity Bradford's Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/Charity-Bradford/e/B00FA3QRKO River Ford's Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/River-Ford/e/B071NRRS1T Hillary Ann Sperry’s Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/Hillary-Ann-Sperry/e/B07FJY2ZCQ Intro Music: Easy Lemon (30 second) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3695-easy-lemon-30-second- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Behind the scenes of Teacher's Crush by River Ford. Learn how a friend's experience with a hoarder mom gave this small-town romance focus. Website: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/looseleafpodcast Charity Bradford's Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/Charity-Bradford/e/B00FA3QRKO River Ford's Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/River-Ford/e/B071NRRS1T Hillary Ann Sperry’s Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/Hillary-Ann-Sperry/e/B07FJY2ZCQ Music: Easy Lemon (30 second) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3695-easy-lemon-30-second- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Hillary is back! This week we keep it short and talk about what we learned about our writing as well as our goals for the coming week. It all boils down to finding your passion and making a plan to bring it to fruition. Website: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/looseleafpodcast Charity Bradford's Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/Charity-Bradford/e/B00FA3QRKO River Ford's Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/River-Ford/e/B071NRRS1T Hillary Ann Sperry's Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/Hillary-Ann-Sperry/e/B07FJY2ZCQ Music: Easy Lemon (30 second) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3695-easy-lemon-30-second- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

This podcast is a departure from my earlier releases. It's a little more stream of consciousness while I try to discover what it means to be more authentic. The book mentioned in the podcast is titled: Not Nice by Dr. Aziz Gazipura https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36505071-not-nice Website: https://www.charitybradford-riverford.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/looseleafpodcast Charity Bradford's Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/Charity-Bradford/e/B00FA3QRKO River Ford's Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/River-Ford/e/B071NRRS1T Music: Easy Lemon (30 second) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3695-easy-lemon-30-second- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Today we visit with author Hillary Ann Sperry about her brand of contemporary small-town romance. Links mentioned in the interview: Hillary Ann Sperry on Amazon—https://www.amazon.com/Hillary-Ann-Sperry/e/B07FJY2ZCQ Missouri Star Block magazine https://www.missouriquiltco.com/shop/magazine StoryMakers and Indie Author Hub Writer’s Conference https://www.smiahwritersconference.com Eureka in Love series page—you can find Forgetting You (available now) and pre-order Ghost of Love https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07YNWWS2D Love Under Lockdown Boxed Set (25 short stories by 25 authors)—https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B087QTJY61 Music: Easy Lemon (30 second) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3695-easy-lemon-30-second- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Today we talk with Johan Twiss about his I Am Sleepless series along with some of the things he is passionate about. His books are available in ebook, paperback, hardback, and some in audio. You can find Johan Twiss at his website: www.johantwiss.com Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Johan-Twiss/e/B017ARJI5I Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohanTwiss/ If you are interested in learning more about how to help combat human trafficking, check out the following organizations that are some of Johan’s favorites. International Justice Mission— https://www.ijm.org Operation Underground Railroad— https://ourrescue.org Free the Slaves— https://www.freetheslaves.net Don’t forget that one way you can support these organizations, or others of your choice, is by making Amazon purchases through smile.amazon.com. Easy Lemon (30 second) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3695-easy-lemon-30-second- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Is it possible to write something that's never been written before? Today we talk about the 7 plots and 6 conflict types available for authors to work with. Full notes available at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16A-CgEHTSS3k6cFytzUUmIgUoHC88DrgECIVia9fwiY/edit?usp=sharing Easy Lemon (30 second) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3695-easy-lemon-30-second- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

This month's free download for my Patreon subscribers is FADE INTO ME, my young adult modern-day fairytale. This is the behind the story podcast describing how the idea came about and some fun facts about the process of writing it. Below you'll find links to my Patreon, Amazon (it's free in KU), and the full episode notes. Consider supporting me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/charitybradford_riverford FADE INTO ME is available in print, kindle, and audiobook at:https://amzn.to/2Gj7x8r Full episode notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zmPBwSu8umtQo4vIZ0SRWi_k7GhZji3OlLuR6D-UHwQ/edit?usp=sharing Intro and Outro music: Easy Lemon (30 second) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3695-easy-lemon-30-second- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/