Between the Lines
Join award-winning and best-selling fiction authors Sarah M. Eden, Traci Hunter Abramson, Esther Hatch, and Sian Ann Bessey as they gather around the figurative kitchen table to talk and laugh about books, writing, and life. Between the Lines: a podcast for readers and writers
Episodes
88 episodes
It's So Hard to Say Goodbye
After three incredible years, the Between the Lines ladies are wrapping things up with a look back on our favorite moments, things we loved, and what comes next. Thank you, listeners, for three great seasons of this podcast!
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Season 3
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Episode 88
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21:20
The Dreaded Writer's Block
How does writer's block impact these authors? And, more importantly, how do they get past it?
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Season 3
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Episode 87
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22:13
What is voice, and do I have it?
One of the most important aspects of writing is "voice" but what is it? On this episode, the hosts will talk about the elusive definition of what voice is in regard to writing and how it can impact an author gaining the attention of agents, pub...
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Season 3
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Episode 86
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21:20
BONUS Game: Let the Storymatic stories continue
In this month's bonus game episode, Sarah takes us back to one of her favorite games: Storymatic. Join along as the hosts have to come up with a story premise on the spot with only three elements to start with.
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Season 3
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Episode 85
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21:34
Am I lovable? A take on characters
We all have characters we love, but what makes them so memorable. On this episode, our hosts will dive into the how they connect with their characters and help readers to do the same.
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Season 3
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Episode 84
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19:16
Audiobooks! with guest Nancy Peterson
Have you ever wondered how audiobooks get made? This episode features audiobook narrator Nancy Peterson, who shares the ins and outs of what it takes to record a book and even shares some of her favorite accents.
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Season 3
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Episode 83
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31:12
I don't know, what do you want to do?
How decisive are you? It took the four of us over two hours to decide what to wear for a recent book signing. We may need help...
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Season 3
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Episode 82
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18:01
Did I write that?
Do authors remember everything they wrote? In this episode, our share how sometimes a simple question from a reader can be much more complex than anticipated.
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Season 3
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Episode 81
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18:09
BONUS Game
It's a fifth-Wednesday game episode, and Sarah has another goofy game up her sleeve. Join in, play along, and see if you're any better at it than the Between the Lines ladies are!
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Season 3
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Episode 80
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15:04
Measuring Success
From publishing a first book to reaching professional milestones, in this episode we discuss how we measure success in this crazy world of publishing.
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Season 3
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Episode 79
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22:50
Romance In Real Life
All the Between the Lines ladies write books with romance, swoony love stories, and ample romantic awkwardness. Are they drawing from real life? In today's episode, Sarah digs into the ladies' real-life love stories!
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Season 3
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Episode 78
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24:17
Oh, The Places We'll Go!
Esther leaves on a trip without her co-hosts, so Sarah, Traci, and Sian spend the podcast talking about some of their most memorable travels--from the unexpectedly wonderful surprises to their hilariously disastrous adventures.
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Season 3
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Episode 77
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31:22
Book Covers! with guest Cover Designer Christina Marcano
If you've always wanted to know what goes into making a book cover, don't miss this episode! Special guest, Christina Marcano, gives us all the inside scoop.
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Season 3
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Episode 76
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20:50
Author Life: Pros & Cons
You do what for a living? Let's talk about the pros and cons of being an author.
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Season 3
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Episode 75
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26:18
Breaking All the Rules
Writing rules are always changing. In this episodes, Traci leads the discussion on what the rules are and when breaking them is not only okay, but it's also a good idea.
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Season 3
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Episode 74
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26:20
Change vs Comfort Zone, with guest author Sarah L McConkie
The only thing we can plan on is change, right? Special guest Sarah L. McConkie joins us today as we talk about embracing the good in change.
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Season 3
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Episode 73
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20:10
Is This a Kissing Episode?
Kissing Scenes: the best part to write or sheer torture? The Between the Lines ladies have very strong and differing feelings about these crucial and tricky scenes. Join us for a hilarious and ridiculous discussion of this listener-favorite top...
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Season 3
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Episode 72
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23:16
BONUS Game: Would You Rather?
Join in as Sarah leads the ladies through laughter-filled game of "Would You Rather? - Author Edition"
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Season 3
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Episode 71
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19:48
Wait? You want us to make a podcast? With special guest Amy Parker
Did you know it was a marketer from our publishing house that decided we needed to make this podcast? Today we invite Amy Parker on to the show to give us some marketing insights and see if she regrets ever coming up with the hare-brained idea ...
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Season 3
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Episode 70
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25:39
That Was Supposed to Be Funny
Everyone enjoys a bit of humor in their reading, but how important is it really?
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Season 3
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Episode 69
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21:23
That's a Wrap! Looking Back on 2023
Join our hosts as they reflect on their highs and lows from 2023, and find out what they have in store for the year to come.
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Season 3
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Episode 68
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21:54
Connecting in the writing world with special guest Dani Pettrey
Making connections in the writing world can be daunting. Dani Pettrey joins us to share ideas on how it can be done.
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Season 3
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Episode 67
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15:18
BONUS Game: I Wrote THAT??
On today's bonus fifth-Wednesday episode, Sarah quotes from various books written by the Between the Lines ladies to see if her co-hosts can recognize each other's writing, or, more challenging still, recognize their own!
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Season 3
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Episode 66
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13:14
We wrote this TOGETHER! with special guest, author Jolene Perry
Today we talk about the ups and downs, pluses and minuses, and the sometimes complicated process of authors writing a book together. Joining the discussion is acclaimed writer Jolene Perry!
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Season 3
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Episode 65
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21:31
A Mini Master Class, with award-winning author Steven James
Award-winning author and writing instructor Steven James joins us for this episode of Between the Lines. Join us to hear about his writing journey and soak up some of his wisdom in how the writing world works.
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Season 3
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Episode 64
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17:41