Kobo Writing Life Podcast

About Kobo Writing Life Podcast

The Kobo Writing Life Podcast features exciting interviews with bestselling authors, tips on the craft and business of writing, and advice for a successful self-publishing career. Millions of readers are waiting to discover your book - publish today at www.kobo.com/writinglife.

Publisher

Kobo Writing Life

Category

arts · business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 Jun 2013

Latest episode

20 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

459 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   20 Oct 2026

   Kobo ReWriting Life – #46 – Using True Crime Podcasts for Inspiration with Courtney Summers

   In this episode, we sit down with New York Times best-selling author Courtney Summers (https://www.courtneysummers.ca/). We talk to Courtney about her novel Sadie and her inspiration for including a podcast in her narrative. Courtney also discusses the true crime podcasts that inspired her, as well as offers some great advice to new writers. Ready to start your own publishing career? Publish your book today with Kobo Writing Life.

2. 

   13 Oct 2026

   #406 – Crafting High Stakes Romantic Suspense with Rachel Grant

   Whether she is excavating historic sites or drafting complex, page-turning novels, USA Today bestselling author Rachel Grant knows how to uncover a great story. In this episode of the Kobo Writing Life podcast, we sit down with Rachel to discuss her unique transition from a career in archaeology to a thriving life as an independent author. We dive deep into her writing process, how she balances technical research with intense narrative, and why she remains a steadfast champion of the romantic suspense genre. Ready to start your own publishing career? Publish your book today with Kobo Writing Life.

3. 

   6 Oct 2026

   Kobo ReWriting Life – #45 – How to Write with Tarot with Lisa Kessler

   Best-selling and award-winning paranormal romance author Lisa Kessler (https://www.authorlisakessler.com/) joins us to discuss her writing process and how she uses tarot cards as a tool to help with writer's block and character development. Lisa also talks to us about why she loves writing in the paranormal genre, her career as a hybrid author, and what changes she has seen in the publishing industry throughout her career. Ready to start your own publishing career? Publish your book today with Kobo Writing Life.

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