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Join us for conversations with your favorite authors that go behind the scenes in their process. From ideas to software, superstitions and routines to mindset hacks, we'll chat about what works and what doesn't in the current publishing ecosystem. Your host is Nancy Smay, long-time editor and story coach and USA Today bestselling romance author.
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Keeping up with life is a podcast where we empower you with health, business and family life strategies for you to live your best days. In this Episode Pippa Hanson talks with Physiotherapists Lynda Miller and Kat Walker about Perimenopause, Menopause and how to navigate this stage of life. Each episode contains practical tips and insights on how y…
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Keeping up with life is a podcast where we empower you with health, business and family life strategies for you to live your best days. In this Episode Pippa Hanson talks with Physiotherapist Lynda Miller and Exercise Physiologist Jamie Barnes about strength training for children, is it safe?, how to incorporate it safely and effectively. Each epis…
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Keeping up with life is a podcast where we empower you with health, business and family life strategies for you to live your best days. In this Episode Pippa Hanson talks with Physiotherapist Chris Volkov about returning to sport after a serious injury, how to safely do this to reduce the chances of a new injury. Each episode contains practical tip…
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In this engaging conversation, Nancy chats with bestselling author Kristan Higgins, exploring her journey from aspiring writer to successful novelist. Kristan shares her experiences in the publishing industry, her writing process, and the evolution of her work from romance to women's fiction. The discussion also delves into the importance of social…
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Cecelia Mecca, a full-time romance author, shares her journey from being an English teacher to becoming a successful author. She talks about how she transitioned to full-time writing and the challenges she faced along the way. Cecelia also discusses the importance of finding the right genre and niche, and how it has contributed to her success. She …
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Keeping up with life is a podcast where we empower you with health, business and family life strategies for you to live your best days. In this Episode Exercise Physiologist Jamie Barnes talks with Physiotherapist Rick Whitehead about Osgood-Schlatter disease, a common cause of knee pain in adolescents, how it occurs and how to best mange it. Each …
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Julia Jarrett is a Canadian author of spicy romance novels. She started with small-town romance but recently branched out into sports romance, specifically baseball. In this episode, Nancy and Julia talk about where Julia's ideas for her books come from and what goes on in their plot coaching sessions. Julia shares her strategies for launching book…
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In this conversation, authors Nancy Smay and Mona Shroff discuss the process of writing contemporary romance novels, sharing insights into their creative process, inspiration, and the challenges they face. Mona Shroff shares her journey from optometry to becoming a writer, her approach to character development, and the unique way she plots her stor…
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Keeping up with life is a podcast where we empower you with health, business and family life strategies for you to live your best days. In this Episode Pippa Hanson talks with Physiotherapist Lynda Miller about elbow pain, what it is, how it occurs and how to best mange them. Each episode contains practical tips and insights on how you can succeed …
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In this conversation, Ines Johnson discusses her experience as a romance writer and the changes she has observed in the genre. She talks about her journey as an indie author and the challenges she faced in traditional publishing. Ines also shares her insights on the evolving preferences of readers, particularly the TikTok generation, and how she in…
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In this conversation, Nancy Smay interviews Denny S. Bryce, a traditionally published author of historical fiction. They discuss Denny's background as a writer and her passion for craft and research. Denny shares her experience as a fan fiction writer and how it led her to join the Romance Writers of America (RWA) and eventually get an agent. They …
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In this episode, Nancy chats with spicy small town romance writer Lena Hendrix. Lena, who began publishing just a few years ago, has found success in KU writing multiple series and focusing on cozy settings, relatable characters, time-tested tropes, and an edge. They discuss the importance of considering marketing before beginning to write, explore…
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In this conversation, Nancy interviews Kate Nolan about her writing career and process. They discuss topics such as the different genres Kate writes in, her experience with self-publishing and traditional publishing, her decision to use pen names, her approach to wide distribution, and her writing routine. Kate shares that she is a rabid plotter an…
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Summary: Pippa Grant discusses her journey as a writer, from querying agents to self-publishing, and shares insights into her writing process and success. She emphasizes the importance of joining writing organizations, like Romance Writers of America, for learning and support. Pippa also talks about the strategic decision to rebrand under a new pen…
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Nancy and Sylvie Stewart discuss their pen names, their family histories, and their writing careers. They talk about how they got started in writing and the genres they write in. They also discuss their experience co-writing a series with Marika Ray and the process they use. The conversation touches on the challenges of self-publishing and the impo…
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The conversation between Nancy Smay and USA Today bestselling rom-com author Marika Ray delves into the world of writing and publishing, exploring topics such as book production, genre selection, marketing strategies, and writing processes. Marika shares insights into her journey as an author, her approach to writing, and the challenges she faces i…
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In this episode, Nancy and author Kelly Collins delve into Kelly's writing process, book series, and publishing experiences. They also explore the concept of 'steaminess' in romance novels, the challenges of writing, and the importance of backups and market research. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including the creative process, bo…
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We're flipping the script a bit! Listen in as Nancy interviews working authors who run the gamut of genre and renown. First up? A bit of a multiple personality situation - Delancey Stewart! Hear how she gets ideas, plots her books, tools she uses, and how she approaches marketing. Our new focus gives you a look behind the scenes at your favorite au…
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Keeping up with life is a podcast where we empower you with health, business and family life strategies for you to live your best days. In this Episode Pippa Hanson talks with Exercise Physiologist Jamie Barnes about shin splints what are they, how they occur and how to best mange them. Each episode contains practical tips and insights on how you c…
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Keeping up with life is a podcast where we empower you with health, business and family life strategies for you to live your best days. In this Episode Pippa Hanson talks with Physiotherapist Lynda Miller about chronic low back pain and how cognitive functional therapy is proving to be a great treatment option. Each episode contains practical tips …
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Keeping up with life is a podcast where we empower you with health, business and family life strategies for you to live your best days. In this Episode Exercise Physiologist Jamie Barnes talks with our usual host Pippa Hanson about what Leadership means to her. Each episode contains practical tips and insights on how you can succeed in all aspects …
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Keeping up with life is a podcast where we empower you with health, business and family life strategies for you to live your best days. In this Episode Pippa Hanson talks with Ben Farish and Mason De Wit from Speak and Share. Speak and Share is a Not For Profit Mental Health Organisation who encourages the tough conversations and challenges the sti…
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Keeping up with life is a podcast where we empower you with health, business and family life strategies for you to live your best days. In this Episode Pippa Hanson talks with Rachel O'Loughlin, Podiatrist, about cortisone injections in the foot and heel; when and why they are used as a treatment option. Each episode contains practical tips and ins…
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Keeping up with life is a podcast where we empower you with health, business and family life strategies for you to live your best days. In this Episode Pippa Hanson talks with Scott Carson, owner of The Business of Smiles, about what work he is doing to support his local communities around their mental wellbeing. Each episode contains practical tip…
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Keeping up with life is a podcast where we empower you with health, business and family life strategies for you to live your best days. In this Episode Pippa Hanson talks with Sophie and James Jackson, elite athletes, about what it takes to be successful world class sailors. Each episode contains practical tips and insights on how you can succeed i…
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Keeping up with life is a podcast where we empower you with health, business and family life strategies for you to live your best days. In this Episode Pippa Hanson talks with Brad and Taela Sykes from Brad Sykes Sports about their Transformational Athlete Program (TAP) and TAP Elite. Each episode contains practical tips and insights on how you can…
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Keeping up with life is a podcast where we empower you with health, business and family life strategies for you to live your best days. In this Episode Exercise Physiologist Jamie Barnes talks with our usual host Pippa Hanson about the importance of our health. Each episode contains practical tips and insights on how you can succeed in all aspects …
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Keeping up with life is a podcast where we empower you with health, business and family life strategies for you to live your best days. In this Episode Pippa Hanson talks with Hand Therapist (Occupational Therapy trained), Jane Aarons, about Osteoarthritis. How to manage the wear and tear and trauma of the joints in your hands and upper limbs. Each…
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Keeping up with life is a podcast where we empower you with health, business and family life strategies for you to live your best days. In this Episode Pippa Hanson talks with former Police member, Michael Lamb, about the history of his Post Traumatic Stress Disorder(PTSD) and how Exercise Physiology has and continues to have a positive impact on h…
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Keeping up with life is a podcast where we empower you with health, business and family life strategies for you to live your best days. In this Episode Pippa Hanson talks with Occupational Therapist, Sam Jubber, about Volar Plate Injuries, how and why they occur, how to manage them and how they are not just a jarred finger to be ignored. Each episo…
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Keeping up with life is a podcast where we empower you with health, business and family life strategies for you to live your best days. In this Episode Pippa Hanson talks with Physiotherapist Zac Rouse and Exercise Physiologist Jamie Barnes about their experiences in working in Private Practice. Each episode contains practical tips and insights on …
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Keeping up with life is a podcast where we empower you with health, business and family life strategies for you to live your best days. In this Episode Pippa Hanson talks with Myotherapist Liam Staines about the role that Myotherapy plays in managing back pain, neck pain and other ailments that can occur in everyday life. Each episode contains prac…
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Keeping up with life is a podcast where we empower you with health, business and family life strategies for you to live your best days. In this Episode Pippa Hanson talks with Exercise Physiologists Katie Barnes and Georgia Russell about 5 ways to include exercise in your daily life. Each episode contains practical tips and insights on how you can …
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Keeping up with life is a podcast where we empower you with health, business and family life strategies for you to live your best days. In this Episode Pippa Hanson talks with Physiotherapist Lynda Miller about managing back pain, neck pain and other ailments that can occur while enjoying travelling around your country and other countries. Each epi…
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Keeping up with life is a podcast where we empower you with health, business and family life strategies for you to live your best days. In this Episode Pippa Hanson talks with Danielle Martin from Ignited Thinking about how your success in all aspects of your life starts with how you think about yourself. Danielle has worked with a wide range of pe…
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Keeping up with life is a podcast where we empower you with health, business and family life strategies for you to live your best days. In this Episode Pippa Hanson talks with Exercise Physiologist Jamie Barnes and Elite Athlete Paige Elvey about managing performance, life and setbacks. Each episode contains practical tips and insights on how you c…
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Keeping up with life is a podcast where we empower you with health, business and family life strategies for you to live your best days. In this Episode Pippa Hanson talks with Exercise Physiologist Jamie Barnes, James Andrews and Physiotherapist Jerome Lugo for a roundtable discussion on wellness. What is wellness, how can we have complete wellness…
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Keeping up with life is a podcast where we empower you with health, business and family life strategies for you to live your best days. In this Episode Pippa Hanson talks with Physiotherapists Ellie Russo and Sarah Pike discussing the netball knee. What can occur, what signs to look out for and how they can be effectively treated. Each episode cont…
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Keeping up with life is a podcast where we empower you with health, business and family life strategies for you to live your best days. In this Episode Pippa Hanson talks with Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist, Usanee (Cee) Heron, discussing Pelvic Floor conditions in children. What can occur, what signs to look out for and how they can be effectively t…
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Keeping up with life is a podcast where we empower you with health, business and family life strategies for you to live your best days. In this Episode Pippa Hanson talks with Exercise Physiologist, Nutritionist and Continuous Improvement Manager, James Miller, about how to safely master intermittent fasting. Each episode contains practical tips an…
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Keeping up with life is a podcast where we empower you with health, business and family life strategies for you to live your best days. In this Episode Pippa Hanson talks with Exercise Physiologist, Jamie Barnes, about exercising for the prevention and maintenance of Alzheimer's disease. Each episode contains practical tips and insights on how you …
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Keeping up with life is a podcast where we empower you with health, business and family life strategies for you to live your best days. In this Episode Pippa Hanson talks with Physiotherapist, Jerome Lugo, about returning to exercise after recovering from Covid. How to safely return to sport in a safe way and what to expect when you fist return to …
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Clifton Strengths coach, writer, and writing coach to thousands of writers, Becca Syme, joins Dawn and Nancy to discuss common "wisdom" shared in the writing community. Is it critical that you write every day? Should you be rapid releasing to stay on top? Are Facebook ads absolutely necessary for success? Listen as Becca Syme uses data to examine w…
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Keeping up with life is a podcast where we empower you with health, business and family life strategies for you to live your best days. In this Episode Pippa Hanson talks with Podiatrist, Sam Davies, about Severs Disease. How and why it occurs, how long will it last and how to mange the pain. Each episode contains practical tips and insights on how…
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Keeping up with life is a podcast where we empower you with health, business and family life strategies for you to live your best days. In this Episode Pippa Hanson talks with Podiatrist, Rachel O'Loughlin, about heel pain, how and why it occurs, and how to manage it. Each episode contains practical tips and insights on how you can succeed in all a…
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