In this charmingly upbeat interview series, Meg Oolders hosts fellow authors, entertainers, and industry pros, discussing everything from craft and process to mindset and marketing. <br/><br/><a href="https://megoolders.substack.com/s/talk-fiction?utm_medium=podcast">megoolders.substack.com</a>
Talk Fiction
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In this charmingly upbeat interview series, Meg Oolders hosts fellow authors, entertainers, and industry pros, discussing everything from craft and process to mindset and marketing. <br/><br/><a href="https://megoolders.substack.com/s/talk-fiction?utm_medium=podcast">megoolders.substack.com</a>
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June 29, 2026
17 | Teaching to Learn
<p>Welcome back to <a target="_blank" href="https://megoolders.substack.com/s/talk-fiction"><strong>Talk Fiction</strong></a>, the podcast dedicated to entertainment media’s most overlooked underdogs: Fiction writers.</p><p>In our current self-made-business-focused era of creativity, almost anyone can (and will) call themselves a “teacher”, so long as there are “students” willing to sign up (and pay) for their lessons. But I can tell you from experience that <strong>not all writing teachers are created equal.</strong></p><p>My guest today is a cut so far above the rest, I simply HAD to share her with you. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.joliestekly.com/"><strong>Jolie Stekly</strong></a> is a teacher, consultant, and coach for authors writing books for children of all ages. A children’s book writer herself, she currently leads two certificate courses for <a target="_blank" href="https://www.usfca.edu/arts-sciences/programs/graduate/writing-young-readers-mfa#heading-1-3"><strong>The University of San Francisco’s MFA for Young Readers Program</strong></a> and is also the creator of several online courses for authors looking to start, enrich, or advance their careers in writing and publishing.</p><p>As a successful graduate of two of Jolie’s classes, I can honestly say that I have never been as consistently motivated or inspired to <strong>just</strong><strong> </strong><strong>write books</strong><strong> </strong>as when I was under her wing. She is a treasured friend and mentor in my author story and I cannot recommend her enough.</p><p>I hope you’ll take the time to listen to our discussion, which covers Jolie’s fascinating journey from chalkboard-adoring youngster to beloved teacher of burgeoning storytellers. Whether you write children’s books or not, I’m certain you will be inspired by what she has to share.</p><p>Music: Sub Arbore, written by C Torrey | A Torrey, performed by <a target="_blank" href="https://twodaysfrommonday.bandcamp.com/track/sub-arbore">Two Days From Monday</a>.</p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://megoolders.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2">megoolders.substack.com/subscribe</a>
May 29, 2026
All or Nothing
<p>Welcome back to<a target="_blank" href="https://megoolders.substack.com/s/talk-fiction"> </a><a target="_blank" href="https://megoolders.substack.com/s/talk-fiction"><strong>Talk Fiction</strong></a><strong>, </strong>the podcast dedicated to entertainment media’s most overlooked underdogs: Fiction writers.</p><p>Joining me today is the ray of Ibiza sunshine that is <a target="_blank" href="https://substack.com/profile/133850561-francesca-bossert">Francesca Bossert</a>. Francesca is a poet, novelist, crocheter, horse whisperer, artisan bag maker, and <a target="_blank" href="https://francescabossert.substack.com/p/how-on-earth-a-conversation-with">celebrity talk show host</a>. 😉</p><p>Among the many things I admire about Francesca is her insistence that art remain a source of joy and escape for both creator and receiver during these unsettling times.</p><p>Together we are here to uplift and entertain, and we invite you to join us on the patio for a laughter-filled tête-à-tête about poetry, perseverance, and the many shapes our creative journeys can take.</p><p>While you’re here, I invite you to pick up a copy of Francesca’s poetry book, <a target="_blank" href="https://amzn.eu/d/0f2sekKM"><strong>Illicit Croissants at Dawn</strong></a>, which I gush about it at length during our chat.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/francescabossertauthor/">Follow her on Instagram</a> @francescabossertauthor</p><p>And be sure to subscribe to her newsletter, <a target="_blank" href="https://francescabossert.substack.com/"><strong>For Fun and Then Some</strong></a>, for fun and then some! ❤️</p><p></p><p>Music: Sub Arbore, written by C Torrey | A Torrey, performed by <a target="_blank" href="https://twodaysfrommonday.bandcamp.com/track/sub-arbore">Two Days From Monday</a>.</p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://megoolders.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2">megoolders.substack.com/subscribe</a>
March 27, 2026
15 | The Long Game
<p>Welcome back to <a target="_blank" href="https://megoolders.substack.com/s/talk-fiction"><strong>Talk Fiction</strong></a>, the podcast dedicated to entertainment media’s most overlooked underdogs: Fiction writers.</p><p>Many authors dream of attaining bestseller status. Many more would be happy just to be able to “make a living” as a writer.</p><p>But how many of those authors would be ready (or willing) to wait a quarter of a century to realize those dreams?</p><p>Hopefully, today’s guest will convince a few more creative souls to “hang in there,” because her success story proves that patience, along with flexibility and a willingness to experiment, is an indie author’s most valuable asset.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://mlouisalocke.com/">Mary Louisa Locke</a> is the bestselling author of dozens of independently published books, novellas, and short stories from Historical Mystery and Romance to near-future Science Fiction.</p><p>She is a wealth of information and an inspiring example of how a writer’s childhood dreams can become reality … if only given the time.</p><p>I hope you’ll sit in for this illuminating conversation, and don’t hesitate to drop a follow-up question for Mary Lou in the comments. She’s as brilliant a business woman as she is a storyteller.</p><p></p><p>Music: Sub Arbore, written by C Torrey | A Torrey, performed by <a target="_blank" href="https://twodaysfrommonday.bandcamp.com/track/sub-arbore">Two Days From Monday</a>.</p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://megoolders.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2">megoolders.substack.com/subscribe</a>
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