Aug 5, 2026

Dreaming of writing in a new genre? 

In this episode of the SPA Girls Podcast (EP564), all four SPA Girls answer a listener's question about switching genres as a self-published author, including how Cheryl knew it was the right time to move from contemporary romance to cozy mysteries. Whether your books aren't selling,...

Jul 29, 2026

Most writers don't have a talent problem. They have a fear problem.
In this Classic Replay, internationally bestselling author Rachael Herron joins Trudi, Shar, Cheryl and Wendy to talk about why fear is the real engine behind procrastination, what to actually do about it, and three publishing myths that need...

Jul 22, 2026

Why do some characters feel real enough to root for while others fall flat despite having every "correct" ingredient? In this episode of the SPA Girls Podcast (EP562), we dive into writing fear and emotion with Becca Puglisi, international speaker, writing coach, and bestselling co-author of The Emotion...

Jul 15, 2026

This week we're revisiting a favourite conversation with USA Today bestselling author Brenna Aubrey — and it's a masterclass in both bold business decisions and long-term career survival.

Brenna takes us right back to the beginning: writing sprawling epic fantasy at night while her husband worked the graveyard...

Jul 8, 2026

Germany is the third-biggest book market in the world — and it's still hungry for indie authors. This week we're joined by USA Today bestselling romance author Skye MacKinnon, who returns to update us on everything that's changed in German translations since her first appearance in 2023. Skye has more than 70 novels...