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by Maggie Smith

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If you're an aspiring author and want insights into what's involved in launching a book into the world, this is the podcast for you. Maggie Smith, author and blogger, interviews debut novelists from the Women's Fiction Writers Association discussing not only the inspiration behind their book, but also their insights into the writing process, the best advice they ever got, and the joys and sometimes pitfalls they encountered on their path to publication.

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July 17, 2026

325: Evelyn Ann Casey - Author of Candlewood

<h3 style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal;"> Our guest this week is Evelyn Ann Casey (Candlewood, Three Towers Press, February 2025). Evelyn's debut, set in the 1970's, is considered historical fiction and we commiserate about how old that makes us feel. Then we discuss how Flea Bag's second season with its "hot priest" theme helped her see deeper into her own novel which centers around both a predatory priest and a forbidden love story. Listen to hear her take on Catholic vs. Christian-based small presses and what a bookseller taught her about what shelf her novel actually belonged on (hint: it wasn't romance). </h3> Evelyn Ann Casey writes stories filled with grace and gumption. Her writing asks hard questions yet reflects hope in the darkest hours. A love of language and storytelling grew from her Chicago roots in a multi-ethnic neighborhood filled with Irish brogues, Sicilian music, and the banter of Jewish delis. Evelyn worked in government relations in Milwaukee and Madison before managing outreach programs in healthcare at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. When not exploring locales near and far with her husband, Evelyn attends music and theatre venues as often as possible and volunteers with community reading programs. To learn more about Evelyn, click <a href="https://evelynanncasey.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here.</a>

July 9, 2026

324: Angela Douglas - Author of Every Fall

<h3 style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal;"> This week's podcast guest is Angela Douglas (Every Fall, indie published, January 2025). Initially published by Rising Action, Angela bought her rights back to her debut and is now releasing her second book as well, The Mentor. We discuss having to take mental-health breaks during the writing because of more serious subject matter, and how many of the critiques she got back from beta readers and editors suggested changing different things, making revision tricky. We explore what's different about publishing in Canada, how she advises new authors to not say yes to everything to avoid burnout and she describes her new venture, Eyes on Books, where peers share marketing successes and missteps and learn from each other's experiences.</h3> <h3 style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal;"> </h3> Angela Douglas is an award-winning Canadian author of psychological thrillers, based in the Okanagan. Her debut novel, Every Fall, has been recognized by the Crime Writers of Canada Excellence Awards, the Canadian Book Club Awards, the Pen Craft Awards, and the National Indie Excellence Awards. She is a member of International Thriller Writers, Crime Writers of Canada, the Women's Fiction Writers Association and Sisters in Crime. She is also the founder of <a href= "https://www.eyesonbooks.ca/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Eyes on Books</a>, a Book Marketing Hub. When she isn't working or hanging out with her family, she hides in her studio, writing. Her next psychological thriller, The Mentor, comes out in Fall 2026. To learn more about Angela, click <a href="https://www.angeladouglasbooks.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">here.</a>

July 2, 2026

323: Mary Hansen - Author of The Traveling Archivist Eastern Oregon

<h3 style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal;"> Our guest this week is Mary Hansen (The Traveling Archivist Eastern Oregon, Luminare Press, January 2025). We delve into the differences between a librarian and an archivist, how Mary thinks of archival research as a 'creative act', how a PBS documentary provided the inspiration for her debut, and the positives of working with a book coach who doesn't try to change your story. Then she discusses how she initially used SubStack as a safe, low-profile rehearsal space for testing out her unique voice and how her character's rich back story became her follow-up novel. </h3> <h3 style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal;"> </h3> Mary B. Hansen is a writer and archivist who understands the power of stories and information to transform lives, including her own. As a writer, Mary uses story to facilitate change and deepen emotion. As an archivist, she sees information, archival and current, as a tool for finding our place in the larger world. Mary is a Certified Archivist with a Master's in Library and Information Science. She is currently focused on writing about archives rather than working in them. She lives and writes in Portland, Oregon with her partner, 2 cats and a very smart Australian Shepherd. To learn more about Mary, go to <a href="https://marybhansen.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://marybhansen.com/</a>

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What is Hear us Roar?: If you're an aspiring author and want insights into what's involved in launching a book into the world, this is the podcast for you. Maggie Smith, author and blogger, interviews debut novelists from the Women's Fiction Writers Association discussing not only the inspiration behind their book, but also their insights into the writing process, the best advice they ever got, and the joys and sometimes pitfalls they encountered on their path to publication.
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Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 8 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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