Go offline with the Player FM app!
From Childhood Dreams to Becoming a Published Author - The Inspiring Journey with Katie Mettner
Manage episode 477222148 series 2489503
Welcome to another episode of our video book club! We are thrilled to have author Katie Mettner as our special guest tonight. Explore Katie's incredible journey from being a medical transcriptionist and a passionate reader to becoming an amputee and eventually diving into the world of writing and self-publishing. Katie also discusses the importance of accurate representation of disabilities in literature, her shift from writing romantic suspense to thrillers with psychic elements, and her experiences with Harlequin's intrigue series. Stick around till the end for insights into her upcoming releases, and watch how Katie balances her personal life with her writing career. Don't miss this compelling episode filled with inspiration and creativity!
00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Introduction
00:42 Katie's Unique Story and Decorated Prosthetics
03:08 Crafting, Pinterest, and Creative Outlets
04:44 Journey into Writing and Self-Publishing
06:41 Representation of Disabilities in Romance
10:55 Transition to Thrillers and Suspense Writing
14:59 Writing Process and Challenges
20:20 Fresh Fiction Facts: Fun Q&A
28:08 Upcoming Projects and Closing Remarks
DARK ENDINGS: https://freshfiction.com/book.php?id=139534
Katie Mettner: https://freshfiction.com/author.php?id=46190
102 episodes
Manage episode 477222148 series 2489503
Welcome to another episode of our video book club! We are thrilled to have author Katie Mettner as our special guest tonight. Explore Katie's incredible journey from being a medical transcriptionist and a passionate reader to becoming an amputee and eventually diving into the world of writing and self-publishing. Katie also discusses the importance of accurate representation of disabilities in literature, her shift from writing romantic suspense to thrillers with psychic elements, and her experiences with Harlequin's intrigue series. Stick around till the end for insights into her upcoming releases, and watch how Katie balances her personal life with her writing career. Don't miss this compelling episode filled with inspiration and creativity!
00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Introduction
00:42 Katie's Unique Story and Decorated Prosthetics
03:08 Crafting, Pinterest, and Creative Outlets
04:44 Journey into Writing and Self-Publishing
06:41 Representation of Disabilities in Romance
10:55 Transition to Thrillers and Suspense Writing
14:59 Writing Process and Challenges
20:20 Fresh Fiction Facts: Fun Q&A
28:08 Upcoming Projects and Closing Remarks
DARK ENDINGS: https://freshfiction.com/book.php?id=139534
Katie Mettner: https://freshfiction.com/author.php?id=46190
102 episodes
All episodes
×Welcome to Player FM!
Player FM is scanning the web for high-quality podcasts for you to enjoy right now. It's the best podcast app and works on Android, iPhone, and the web. Signup to sync subscriptions across devices.