Reality Writes
The Reality Writes Podcast stars bestselling mystery author Ellie Alexander and her Tech Guy husband as they reveal the ins and outs of writing. Ellie, who has written for big names like Macmillan and Simon & Schuster, and indie publishers like Storm, shares her journey from story ideas to publishing. Together, they dive into the highs, lows, and funny moments of creating captivating stories. With a blend of humor and honesty, Reality Writes offers a behind-the-scenes look at the writing world. So grab your coffee (or wine) and join Ellie and the Tech Guy for some story-spinning secrets.
Reality Writes
Latest Episodes
Inside A Murder at Midnight—A Spoiler-Free Sneak Peek
This episode opens with an excerpt from A Murder at Midnight, book four in the Novel Detectives, releasing October 13th. Then The Tech Guy and I discuss the book, spoiler-free, of course.When a popular ghost-hunting TV crew takes over t...
How an Audiobook Gets Made—Inside Narration With Victoria Lynn Arbor
Have you ever wondered what actually goes into making an audiobook? If so, you're in luck because this week I'm joined by my friend Victoria Lynn Arbor, a professional audiobook narrator. We talk about all the steps of audiobook narration, how ...
Paths to Publication—Pros, Cons & Life Lessons
"What's the best way to get published?" This is a question I get most from new writers and my answer is always the same: there are several options and it depends.In this episode, The Tech Guy and I map out the three routes open to writer...
Cozy Mystery Sneak Peek—The Pumpkin Vice Cafe
We open this episode with an actual excerpt from The Pumpkin Vice Café, book 23 in my Bakeshop Mystery Series, releasing September 29th. Then The Tech Guy and I give a spoiler-free (of course) overview of this latest installment. We're back in ...
Author Talk—Writing a Book is Only Step One
A Fall to Remember is out this week. YAY! So, it's the perfect time to talk marketing. Are you writing a book? Congrats! However, did you know that the real work begins once you've finished? The Tech Guy and I dive into what marketing an author...
