Interviews with fiction writers, teachers, and members of Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers (RMFW).
Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization dedicated to supporting, encouraging, and educating writers seeking publication in commercial fiction.
Writing Without Limits: The Blind Storyteller’s Journey - With Paul Martz
Author Paul Martz shares his experiences and insights on writing science fiction as a blind storyteller, demonstrating that losing eyesight doesn't have to limit creativity in this interview with Mark Stevens.
16 May 2025
Playing the Long Game of Publishing - With Andrea Catalano
Andrea Catalano is a historical novelist who holds a master of philosophy in historical studies degree from University of Cambridge, UK. Originally from the Boston area, she currently lives in Texas with her husband, children, two fluffy cats, and many, many books. Andrea's debut novel, The First Witch of Boston, comes out in September after years and years of honing her craft.
Find her online at www.andreacatalanoauthor.com.
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Host Mark Stevens
www.writermarkstevens.com (https://www.writermarkstevens.com)
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9 May 2025
You're Never Too Late in Your Writing Journey - With Gabriella Batel
Gabriella Batel is a vibrant young Catholic woman with an adrenaline craving and a passion for God, family, acting, movies, fanart, YA, and good food. Of course, she's also a writer and archivist of dark fantasy and thrills, including the highly praised Don’t YA thriller series, the upcoming dark fantasy mystery Ending, and the prize-winning post-apocalyptic fantasy story “Antivenom.”
Batel is the founder of Bonepiercer Media, where she was the fiery audio narrator of Mary Rose Kreger’s award-winning story “Fiona’s Choice”; and she is a mentor at LegendFiction, where she uses her degree in English Writing, Rhetoric, and Technology and experience in the trenches of indie publishing to help new indie authors make their stories shine and sing.
https://www.gabriellabatel.com/
Intro Music by Moby Gratis:
https://mobygratis.com/ (https://mobygratis.com/)
Outro Music by Dan-o-Songs:
https://danosongs.com/ (https://danosongs.com/)
Host Mark Stevens
www.writermarkstevens.com (https://www.writermarkstevens.com)
Watch these interviews on YouTube (and subscribe)!
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBP81nfbKnDRjs-Nar9LNe20138AiPyP8&si=yl_seG5S4soyk216
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