Reality Writes

About Reality Writes

The Reality Writes Podcast stars bestselling mystery author Ellie Alexander and her Tech Guy husband as they reveal the ins and outs of writing. Ellie, who has written for big names like Macmillan and Simon & Schuster, and indie publishers like Storm, shares her journey from story ideas to publishing. Together, they dive into the highs, lows, and funny moments of creating captivating stories. With a blend of humor and honesty, Reality Writes offers a behind-the-scenes look at the writing world. So grab your coffee (or wine) and join Ellie and the Tech Guy for some story-spinning secrets.

Publisher

Ellie Alexander

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 May 2024

Latest episode

1 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

75 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Oct 2026

   Inside A Murder at Midnight—A Spoiler-Free Sneak Peek

   Send us a message! This episode opens with an excerpt from A Murder at Midnight, book four in the Novel Detectives, releasing October 13th. Then The Tech Guy and I discuss the book, spoiler-free, of course. When a popular ghost-hunting TV crew takes over the Secret Bookcase for an overnight shoot, Annie agrees because the publicity could be a wonderful for an indie bookshop. But when a crew member ends up dead, the haunting turns out to be the least of her worries. I describe this one as a g...

2. 

   24 Sept 2026

   How an Audiobook Gets Made—Inside Narration With Victoria Lynn Arbor

   Send us a message! Have you ever wondered what actually goes into making an audiobook? If so, you're in luck because this week I'm joined by my friend Victoria Lynn Arbor, a professional audiobook narrator. We talk about all the steps of audiobook narration, how authors and narrators find each other, and the incredible amount of work behind a single finished hour of audio. Victoria walks us through her whole process, from prep and casting character voices to punch-and-roll recording and profe...

3. 

   17 Sept 2026

   Paths to Publication—Pros, Cons & Life Lessons

   Send us a message! "What's the best way to get published?" This is a question I get most from new writers and my answer is always the same: there are several options and it depends. In this episode, The Tech Guy and I map out the three routes open to writers today: traditional publishing with the big houses, hybrid presses, and going the indie route. We walk through the honest pros and cons of each, given real-world examples and cover everything from advances and royalty splits, to who actual...

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

371,679

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.7 / 5

14 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

10 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 65 / 100

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Quality

76

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

51

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