Writers chatting about writing. If you’ve written a book and are wondering what do I do now, this is the podcast for you. Anywhere you are in your publishing journey from just thinking about writing a book or about to publish your tenth novel, this podcast is full of inspiration, tips and tricks to get you writing and get your book into the world. Host Nicole Barton, an emerging author with a few books under her belt, interviews authors from all parts of the publishing (both self and traditional) journey.
Jess Mey shares her journey of how a late ADHD diagnosis ultimately led to her writing a book. She shares her path from being a marketing copywriter to writing and selling her debut mystery novel Grace and Jo Have Never Solved a Murder. We talk about her writing process, querying, being on sub and what sh’e working on now.
If you want to connect with Jess you can check out her website https://jessmey.com/ (https://jessmey.com/)
Or find her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jessmeywrites/ (https://www.instagram.com/jessmeywrites/)
Or Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/jessmeywrites.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/jessmeywrites.bsky.social)
You can preorder Grace and Jo Have Never Solved a Murder here: https://angryrobotbooks.my.canva.site/datura-books-grace-and-jo-landing-page (https://angryrobotbooks.my.canva.site/datura-books-grace-and-jo-landing-page)
If you’d like to connect with me I’m most likely scrolling when I should be writing on one of these platforms.
IG https://www.instagram.com/ncbartonwrites (https://www.instagram.com/ncbartonwrites)
TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@ncbartonwrites?_r=1&_t=ZT-99VcIJWT2v0 (https://www.tiktok.com/@ncbartonwrites?_r=1&_t=ZT-99VcIJWT2v0)
Website https://ncbartonwrites.com/ (https://ncbartonwrites.com/)
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Jess Mey's background
03:25 Original idea for the book and character agency
06:09 Plotting mysteries: knowing whodunit
07:31 Writing without knowing the killer
08:40 Experimenting with mystery structures
09:25 Querying and selling the debut novel
10:47 The quick sale and publishing experience
12:18 Choosing a publisher and cover design
14:20 Marketing, promotion, and community building
16:51 Balancing multiple projects and genres
18:37 Inspiration from other mystery writers
20:20 Why cozy mysteries appeal to Jess Mey
22:07 Subgenres of cozy mysteries and modern voices
23:50 Favorite cozy mystery series and authors
24:53 Children's exposure to mysteries and play
25:48 Series plans and future books
26:18 Deciding on traditional publishing
28:47 The value of self-editing and free resources
41:17 Jess Mey's advice for new writers
42:21 Upcoming book release and future goals
17 Sept 2026
Katie Jung. Creativity doesn’t thrive in a box.
Author Katie Jung shares her journey from a childhood love of stories to publishing her debut novel, You’re the One That I Haunt. She discusses her writing process, navigating the publishing industry, and balancing creativity with life as a parent. You’re the One That I Haunt comes out September 22nd!
You can connect with Katie on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/katiejungwrites/ (https://www.instagram.com/ChristieCurryWrites/)
Or you can check out her website. https://www.katiejung.com/ (https://www.christiecurrywrites.com/)
If you’d like to connect with me I’m most likely scrolling when I should be writing on one of these platforms.
IG https://www.instagram.com/ncbartonwrites (https://www.instagram.com/ncbartonwrites)
TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@ncbartonwrites?_r=1&_t=ZT-99VcIJWT2v0 (https://www.tiktok.com/@ncbartonwrites?_r=1&_t=ZT-99VcIJWT2v0)
Website https://ncbartonwrites.com/ (https://ncbartonwrites.com/)
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Katie Jung and her writing journey
02:16 Katie's path from hobbyist to published author
03:14 Previous writing experiences and lessons learned
04:23 Deciding between traditional and hybrid publishing
05:44 Managing writing with a busy family life
08:03 Writing routines and finding inspiration
10:08 Outline vs. discovery writing process
11:27 Getting an agent and the submission process
14:37 Working with an editor and revisions
17:29 Book release, marketing, and social media presence
20:07 Cover design and publisher collaboration
21:18 Book deal details and future projects
23:45 Writing with deadlines and creative flow
26:29 Support system: critique partners and community
30:30 Balancing life, work, and writing
35:55 Finding quiet moments and inspiration
41:42 Building tension and stakes in storytelling
45:00 Creating likable yet complex characters
47:00 Final thoughts and upcoming events
10 Sept 2026
Christie Curry. From querying to published author.
Christie Curry shares her journey from deciding to write a book to published author. Her debut novel Love Between the Lectures comes out September 22nd!
In this interview she shares her insights into writing, revising, and navigating the publishing industry, making this a must-listen for aspiring writers.
You can connect with Christie on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ChristieCurryWrites/ (https://www.instagram.com/ChristieCurryWrites/)
And TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@christiecurrywrites (https://www.tiktok.com/@christiecurrywrites)
Or you can check out her website. https://www.christiecurrywrites.com/ (https://www.christiecurrywrites.com/)
If you’d like to connect with me I’m most likely scrolling when I should be writing on one of these platforms.
IG https://www.instagram.com/ncbartonwrites (https://www.instagram.com/ncbartonwrites)
TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@ncbartonwrites?_r=1&_t=ZT-99VcIJWT2v0 (https://www.tiktok.com/@ncbartonwrites?_r=1&_t=ZT-99VcIJWT2v0)
Website https://ncbartonwrites.com/ (https://ncbartonwrites.com/)
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Christie Curry’s background
01:56 From poetry and fan fiction to writing a book
04:04 The challenges of querying and rejection
08:06 The importance of critique partners and feedback
11:59 Revising, rewriting, and finding your voice
15:53 Building the plot and using story structure frameworks
20:09 Outlining backwards and discovery writing
23:54 The journey to publication and agent offers
30:08 Working with mentorship and industry professionals
34:01 Final revisions and preparing for submission
37:58 Writing style, POV choices, and inspiration
43:09 Upcoming projects and social media presence
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Spotify
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Podcast Authority Score: 34 / 100
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