Five Compelling Questions with Shawn

Hosted by Shawn · Shawn Reilly Simmons

5.0from 8 ratings

57Podcast AuthorityScore out of 100 · How it is scored

314
Episodes: 8
Ratings: Monthly
Cadence: 2020
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About Five Compelling Questions with Shawn

Award-Winning Author and Editor Shawn Reilly Simmons gets to know her guests by asking Five Compelling Questions (plus a few bonus ones) about the writing life. Topics include finding inspiration, staying motivated, writing as a career, staying sane during the creative process, and balancing fictional and real life.

Publisher: Shawn Reilly Simmons
Category: arts
Language: en
Explicit: No
First episode: 4 Dec 2020
Latest episode: 20 Jul 2026

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20 Jul 2026
EP 314: 5CQ for Jackie Thomas-Kennedy, Author of The Other Wife
In this episode, author Jackie Thomas-Kennedy discusses her novel 'The Other Wife,' exploring themes of memory, midlife change, and the power of storytelling. She shares her writing process, character development, and insights into navigating the complexities of contemporary fiction.
17 Jul 2026
EP 313: 5CQ for Gerald R. Patnode, Author of The Sterling Defense
In this episode, author Gerald R. Patnode Jr. shares the fascinating story behind his debut novel, The Stirling Defense, exploring hidden history, the challenges of writing historical fiction, and the importance of confronting uncomfortable truths in history.
15 Jul 2026
EP 312: 5CQ for Laura Moriarty, Author of Sunlight Finds You
In this episode, Laura Moriarty discusses her novel 'Sunlight Finds You,' exploring themes of first love, forgiveness, class, and the power of storytelling. She shares insights into her writing process, character development, and the significance of setting in her work.

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Apple Podcasts (US): 5.0 / 5; 8 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 57 / 100

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Social presence: 0
YouTube: 0
Engagement: 60

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