Best Truant Podcasts (2025)

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The Truant Officer, Tison's Tisso & Nathan Ake's Dad 1:34:22

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Bry's off the Bench as Callum makes a heroic bid for Playoff footy. No less laughs though as literally travel the world of Rugby League to bring you all this weeks highlights. EnjoyBy looseforwardpodcast

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Episode 294 - Creating Powerful Emotional Moments 1:11:54

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In this episode, Jeff sits down with author Mary Van Everbroeck to work through a short story she's written. They talk about the complexity of writing and "big cast" scene, and creating powerful emotional tension in a scene. For more on the craft of writing, check out https://dialoguedoctor.com/By Jeff Elkins

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Overcoming Procrastination With Colleen M. Story 1:12:27

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Are you truly procrastinating, or are you protecting yourself from uncomfortable emotions? What if the real reason you're not finishing your book has nothing to do with laziness or lack of motivation? Colleen Story explores the types of procrastination that keep writers stuck and how you can move past them into success. In the intro, lessons learne…

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Building a Sustainable Author Career with Russell Nohelty, The BookFunnel Podcast Episode 24 1:38:40

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In this episode of the Book Funnel Podcast, the BookFunnel team welcomes USA Today bestselling author Russell Nohelty. They discuss various aspects of self-publishing, including marketing strategies, the importance of scalability, and the mindset needed for success. Russell shares insights from his own journey, emphasizing the need for authors to e…

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EP 434 - Held Over Passion Projects with John Gaspard 1:07:06

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Mark interviews John Gaspard about his book HELD OVER: HAROLD AND MAUDE AT THE WESTGATE THEATER. Prior to the interview Mark shares a personal update and a word about this episode's sponsor. This episode's sponsor: This episode is sponsored by an affiliate link to Manuscript Report. Use code MARK5 at checkout and save $5.00 off your own personalize…

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SPA Girls Podcast – EP518 – Interview with Sarra Cannon (Classic Replay) 1:01:15

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Feel like a hamster on a wheel trying to get ALL THE THINGS accomplished but never quite managing to do the important stuff? This is your episode! A classic replay from 2023 that’s well worth a relisten! Self-publishing since 2010, Amazon top 100 best-selling Amazon author with 1million books sold, Sarra writes magical contemporary fantasy novels w…

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SPA Girls Podcast EP518 - Sarra Cannon talks organisation for authors 1:01:15

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Feel like a hamster on a wheel trying to get ALL THE THINGS accomplished but never quite managing to do the important stuff? This is your episode! A classic replay from 2023 that's well worth a relisten! Self-publishing since 2010, Amazon top 100 best-selling Amazon author with 1million books sold, Sarra writes magical contemporary fantasy novels w…

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Writing for Passion, Not Platforms with John Gaspard - #305 39:49

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Matty Dalrymple talks with John Gaspard about WRITING FOR PASSION, NOT PLATFORMS, including why he chose to write a passion project instead of a market-driven book, how research into HAROLD AND MAUDE AT THE WESTGATE THEATER turned into a richly visual history, what indie authors can learn about marketing from a cult film’s unlikely success, and why…

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Episode 293 - Writing Child Voices, Making Characters Distinct, & What Makes a Thriller? 59:03

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In this episode, Dialogue Doctor Coach Laura Humm meets with two of the Dialoggers for an "Office Hour." In this session, Laura and the Dialoggers talk about: Writing distinct character voices Making child characters sound like children And what makes a thriller a thriller. For more on the craft of writing, check out, https://dialoguedoctor.com/…

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Writing, Self-Publishing And Marketing Books For Children With Darcy Pattison 1:00:35

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What are the challenges of writing and publishing books for children? How can you publish high-quality books and still make a profit? How can you market books to children effectively in a scalable manner? Darcy Pattison gives her tips. In the intro, Novel Writing November; Business models and ethics for authors [Self-Publishing with ALLi]; AI-Assis…

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EP 433 - Affordable Multi-Voice Audiobook Narration from Spoken with Phil Marshall 1:08:59

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In this episode Mark interviews Phil Marshall, the author of the recently released science fiction novel Taming the Perilous Skies and the founder of Spoken, a platform that removes numerous audiobook production barriers for indie authors and small publishers. Prior to the interview, Mark shares comments, a personal update, and a word about this ep…

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Patrick Stump's Live Band (+ Tribute to Casey Benjamin) 31:12

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This episode is really close to my heart. I’m unpacking Patrick Stump’s Soul Punk live era not just the music, but the risks he took and the brilliant band he built to make it real on stage. This isn’t just about one album cycle, it’s about what it means to create fearlessly, even when the odds are stacked against you.…

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Digital Authors Toolkit with Stu Grant, The BookFunnel Podcast Episode 23 1:11:44

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Learn more about Digital Authors Tookit: https://www.digitalauthorstoolkit.com/ Summary In this episode of the Book Funnel Podcast, host Jack Shilkaitis, co-host Kat, and guest Stu from Digital Authors Toolkit discuss various aspects of being an author in today's digital landscape. They cover tips for writing motivation, creative marketing ideas, t…

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SPA Girls Podcast – EP517 – Interview with Mark Leslie: The Realities Of Being An Author Today 1:02:35

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Mark Leslie (Lefebvre) is an author, professional speaker and bookseller with more than thirty years of experience in the publishing and bookselling business. In this episode, he brings a wealth of experience and reassurance to those of us somewhat battered by the realities of author life! This is more than a “mindset” episode, it’s a reality check…

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SPA Girls Podcast - EP517 - The Reality Of Being An Author Today - with Mark Leslie 1:02:36

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Mark Leslie (Lefebvre) is an author, professional speaker and bookseller with more than thirty years of experience in the publishing and bookselling business. In this episode, he brings a wealth of experience and reassurance to those of us somewhat battered by the realities of author life! This is more than a “mindset” episode, it’s a reality check…

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Vamos, My Handsome Little Boy & Zak From Pontefract 1:30:15

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We go through rivals round this week with some crucial results! Who takes 6th place? Who is winning clubman of the year? and who is Halifax's new signing? Another classic only in rugby league segment! Plus plenty more laughs!By looseforwardpodcast

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From Beta Readers to Better Story with Michael La Ronn - #304 44:38

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Matty Dalrymple talks with Michael La Ronn about FROM BETA READERS TO BETTER STORY, including how authors can use alpha readers, beta readers, and ARC teams to strengthen their manuscripts and connect with their audience. They discuss when to bring in beta readers, how to choose the right people, and the differences between feedback from writers ve…

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Episode 292 - Novel Analysis - My Friends by Fredrik Backman [SPOILERS] 1:10:14

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In this episode, Jeff, Laura, and a few members of the community discuss the book My Friends by Fredrik Backman. [WARNING! SPOILERS] They get into the character arcs, the power of the narrator, nonlinear story telling, and the beauty of Backman's writing. Also, Jeff reveals his super fandom, and Laura and Jeff debate the ending of a character. For …

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Writing Fan Fiction, And Multi-Passionate Creativity With KimBoo York 1:08:47

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What if the key to finding your authentic voice as a writer lies in exploring someone else's fictional world first? How can multi-passionate creators manage multiple brands without losing their sanity? KimBoo York reveals how fanfiction can be a powerful training ground for original fiction, and why being your “weird self” is more valuable than eve…

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EP 432 - Creativity, Connection, and Community with Police Officer and Author A.L. Wahdel 1:08:27

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Mark interviews A.L. Wahdel, a crime thriller writer brings Toronto’s soul to life in his fiction. They talk about his new book TOO DARK FOR THE LIGHT, about his writing, about police work, and about the importance of community, connection, and creativity.\ Prior to the interview, Mark shares a personal update and a word about this episode's sponso…

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SPA Girls Podcast - EP516 - Selling Film Rights with Michele Scott (Classic Replay) 54:06

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Like most of our guests, NYT Bestseller Michele Scott's success didn’t happen overnight and there were huge ups and downs. She shares her journey towards finding the right agent, having books optioned, marketing plans, upskilling yourself and writing in different genres. This is a classic replay, well worth a relisten for Michele's fantastic advice…

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SPA Girls Podcast – EP516 – Interview with NYT Bestseller, Michele Scott (Classic Replay) 54:06

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A classic replay of our interview with the awesome Michele Scott, originally published in August 2022. It was our great pleasure to interview Michele Scott, a NYT, Wall Street Journal and Amazon bestselling author of over forty novels and the CEO/owner of equestrian sports medicine company Professional’s Choice, Inc. Michele has written in various …

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Pod Penalty Points, Bouquet Of Pies & 44 Days In A Box 1:27:20

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The regular season is approaching the end as we have round 25 to get through! Who is giving the least amount of effort in games? Who will take 6th place? And Who's takes the England spots? Another classic segment from only in Rugby League plus plenty more!By looseforwardpodcast

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Midlist Success with Jane Friedman - #303 35:55

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Matty Dalrymple talks with Jane Friedman about MIDLIST SUCCESS, including how traditional publishers are shifting focus to support mid-list authors over a longer timeframe, what indie authors have long done to keep backlist titles selling, why building a sustainable career can be more effective than chasing a breakout bestseller, and practical step…

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Episode 291 - Aligning Plot and Emotional Climax with John Krause 40:39

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In this episode, Jeff sits down with author John Krause to talk about John's work in progress. They look at John's Middle Grade mystry thriller and discuss how to build emotional peaks into the climax of the plot. For more on the craft of writing, check out https://dialoguedoctor.com/By Jeff Elkins

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Writing And Publishing Short Stories And Poetry With J.F. Penn And Orna Ross 1:19:44

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How do you know when an idea should become a poem or a short story instead of a longer work? How can indie authors publish and market poetry and short fiction in today's market? Joanna Penn and Orna Ross explore the creative processes, and the business behind writing short-form work, and discuss why being authentically human matters more than ever …

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EP 431 - An Interview with Writer, Producer, and Celebrity Publicist William J Bruce III 1:00:50

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Mark interviews writer, producer, and celebrity publicist William J Bruce III. Prior to the interview, Mark shares a personal update, comments, and a word about this episode's sponsor. This episode's sponsor: This episode is sponsored by an affiliate link to Manuscript Report. Use code MARK5 at checkout and save $5.00 off your own personalized repo…

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SPA Girls Podcast – EP515 – What’s New In Publishing? 38:58

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It’s conference debrief time! We’re here with all our best writer tips and reflections from the recent Romance Writers of New Zealand annual conference! Links mentioned: Sadie King talks series planning : https://selfpublishingauthorspodcast.com/spa-girls-podcast-ep409-six-figures-with-short-romance-with-sadie-king/ AK Mulford talks TikTok : https:…

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SPA Girls Podcast - EP515 - What's New in Publishing? Our Conference Debrief! 38:58

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It's conference debrief time! We’re here with all our best writer tips and reflections from the recent Romance Writers of New Zealand annual conference! Links mentioned: Sadie King talks series planning : https://selfpublishingauthorspodcast.com/spa-girls-podcast-ep409-six-figures-with-short-romance-with-sadie-king/ AK Mulford talks TikTok : https:…

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Death By 1000 Cuts, Professional Shusher & Have You Seen Fred? 1:27:53

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All the latest action from Super League to get through this week! Who would you least like to get shouted at out of the Super League coaches? Who Least Scares you? A recurring year in the stats, and another excellent section of Only In Rugby League! All this plus plenty more!By looseforwardpodcast

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AI as Business Consultant and Coach with Dale L. Roberts - #302 43:53

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Matty Dalrymple talks with Dale L. Roberts about AI AS BUSINESS CONSULTANT AND COACH, including how he leverages AI tools to enhance his productivity and business operations. The conversation delves into Dale's use of AI, specifically ChatGPT, to manage his ADHD, improve scheduling, and hold himself accountable. He discusses how AI helps him map ou…

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Episode 290 - Do Not Finish Books & More - A Dialogue Doctor Coaches Call 1:20:08

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In this episode, Jeff, JP Rindfleisch IX, and Laura Humm (all the Dialogue Doctor Coaches) come together for a COACHES CALL! They discuss why they stop reading books, the best teachings to come out of the Dialogue Doctor, and places they are finding beauty in the world. For more on the craft of writing, or to hire a coach, come to https://dialogued…

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Writing Short Stories, Publishing Collaboration, And Podcasting, With Clay Vermulm 1:08:00

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What if you could turn a monthly writing challenge into a successful book collaboration—all while recording the entire creative process as a podcast? What if hand-selling locally sells more books than online marketing? Clay Vermulm talks about his creative and business processes. In the intro, Spotify’s new ‘Follow Along’ Feature for some audiobook…

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EP 430 - Rambling Reflections From A Lemons To Lemonade Road Trip 50:42

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This episode features a rambling reflection that Mark recorded on part of an unexpected and unplanned four-day road trip from Calgary, Alberta to Waterloo, Ontario. When Mark was in Calgary, Alberta for the When Words Collide conference, Air Canada went on strike and all flights were canceled. Finding himself unable to get home (without having to p…

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The Ordinary One, Get That Nectar Card Ready & Tongue Twister 1:29:12

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Round 22 to get through on this weeks episode! We try to predict who finishes where in the top 6, Who's stepped up their shopping game? Who is John Hopoate's new friend? And Who would be your short list for coach of the year? Some more classic only in rugby leagues and plenty more!By looseforwardpodcast

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SPA Girls Podcast - EP514 - Interview with Annika Martin (Classic Replay) 1:10:28

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Writing bestselling romance with incredible character chemistry is something that NYT Bestseller Annika Martin excels in. Annika, who also publishes romantic suspense as Carolyn Crane, has seen incredible success writing two books a year (on average) and publishing wide. This is a classic replay episode (originally recorded in 2021) where Annika re…

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SPA Girls Podcast – EP514 – Interview with Annika Martin, Success Writing RomCom (Classic Replay) 1:10:27

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Writing bestselling romance with incredible character chemistry is something that NYT Bestseller Annika Martin excels in. Annika, who also publishes romantic suspense as Carolyn Crane, has seen incredible success writing two books a year (on average) and publishing wide. This is a classic replay episode (originally recorded in 2021) where Annika re…

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The Digital Landscape for Ebooks and Audio with Greg Keogh - #301 49:43

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Matty Dalrymple talks with Greg Keogh about THE DIGITAL LANDSCAPE FOR EBOOKS AND AUDIO, including how independent authors can maintain control over their intellectual property and revenue through direct sales, avoiding subscription fatigue, and leveraging digital content's long lifespan. Greg also discusses how Curios aims to empower authors with t…

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Episode 289 - "Save the Cat Writes a Novel" - A Joint with JP 1:16:04

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In this episode, Jeff and JP Rindfleisch IX dig into the book Save the Cat Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody. They discuss the the major teachings of the book, how the book impacted their early writing, and how they have move away from its teachings over time. Find more on Jessica here: https://www.jessicabrody.com/ Check out JP's work here: https://…

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The Art And Business Of Literary Translation With Dani James 1:05:36

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What happens when you fall in love with a book that deserves a wider audience but has never been translated into English? How do you navigate international copyright law, multiple publishers, and estate permissions when you have no translation experience? Dani James shares her journey from discovering a powerful Flemish memoir in her childhood home…

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EP 429 - A Post-Mortem on Co-Hosting the 2025 Aurora Awards with Liz May Anderson 58:01

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This episode features a campfire chat with Mark's partner Liz Anderson about co-hosting the 2025 Aurora Awards livestream on Sunday August 10, 2025. In the interview, Mark and Liz talk about: The background of co-hosting the Aurora Awards over the years Working on a pandemic parody music video on a whim within about 24 hours as a bit of an escape T…

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SPA Girls Podcast - EP513 - Interview with Anya Mora: Writing Through Tough Times 1:02:20

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When the going gets tough, it can be really hard to get (or keep) going. Today's episode has empathetic and practical advice from the incredible Anya Mora about working through life challenges, recovering from burnout, trusting your instincts and dealing with things that often throw us “off course” from our author life. About Anya Anya Mora is the …

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SPA Girls Podcast – EP513 – Interview with Anya Mora, Writing Through Challenging Times 1:02:20

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When the going gets tough, it can be really hard to get (or keep) going. Today’s episode has empathetic and practical advice from the incredible Anya Mora about working through life challenges, recovering from burnout, trusting your instincts and dealing with things that often throw us “off course” from our author life. About Anya Anya Mora is the …

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Maori BeeGee, Meat And Potato Pie-ella & No Time For Fancy Y's 1:33:32

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Another round of Super League to get through this week some good games some bad! What was Bobby up to on Sunday? How did Salfords new players introduce themselves? and Which Wayne is better? All this and plenty more laughs this week!By looseforwardpodcast