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DIY MFA Radio Episode 154: Interview with Sarah Dessen — Writing from Your Heart and Soul

In this episode Gabriela Pereira interviews bestselling author Sarah Dessen about her latest contemporary YA novel, Once and For All. Sarah’s novels are known for showing what life as a teenager is really like, and her latest novel is no exception as it shines a light into the darker areas…

Beth WaskoJuly 10, 2017

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DIY MFA Radio Episode 153: Interview with Karen Dionne – From Midlist to Breakout Author

In this episode, Gabriela Pereira interviews author Karen Dionne. They discuss how to craft complex and believable characters in the psychological suspense genre, so that even the villain has their sympathetic moments for readers. Karen takes us behind the scenes of her breakout novel The Marsh King’s Daughter, and how…

BookTribJune 30, 2017

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DIY MFA Radio Episode 152: Interview with Lisa Preziosi — Writing a Modern Day Fairy Tale

In this DIY MFA Radio episode Gabriela Pereira interviews author Lisa Preziosi about her debut novel, The Ice Maiden’s Tale. Lisa’s middle grade novel is a modern day fairy tale, with a nested-story framework and dual point of view. In this interview, Lisa gives us a window into she crafted…

BookTribJune 23, 2017

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DIY MFA Radio Episode 151: Interview with Robin Lovett — Let’s Talk About Sex (in Romance Novels)

In this episode Gabriela Pereira interviews romance author and DIY MFA Romance columnist Robin Lovett. They discuss the steamier side of the romance novel, and how to craft love scenes full of tension that make the reader want more. Robin lets us into the world of her dark stalker romances,…

BookTribJune 16, 2017

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DIY MFA Radio Episode 149: Interview with Mark Gottlieb — How to Pitch Your Book

In this episode Gabriela Pereira interviews literary agent Mark Gottlieb of Trident Media Group. They discuss the exciting and terrifying Pitch Slam, and the best way to craft a query that hooks an agent. Mark gives us a window into an agent’s mind at a Pitch Slam event, the best…

BookTribJune 2, 2017

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DIY MFA Radio Episode 147: Interview with Jenni Walsh and Bess Cozby — The Author/Editor Team

In this episode, Gabriela Pereira does something a little bit different and interviews both a debut author, Jenni Walsh, and the editor who helped bring the book to life, Bess Cozby! This interview gives listeners a window into a side of publishing we rarely get to see: the author-editor team.…

BookTribMay 19, 2017

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DIY MFA Radio Episode 148: Interview with Jay Swanson — Multimedia Storytelling

In this episode, Gabriela Pereira interviews vlogger and author Jay Swanson. They discuss Into the Nanten, the first ever real-time internet novel and talk about the challenges and joys of sharing your creative work across different media. Jay shares different creative strategies, why they worked (or didn’t) and how he…

BookTribMay 26, 2017

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DIY MFA Radio Episode 146: Interview with K.M. Weiland — Create Compelling Character Arcs

This week, Gabriela Pereira interviews author K.M. Weiland about creating strong character arcs. They discuss the three types of character arcs, how to recognize each one, and craft it for maximum effect, plus how to fix a story that has no arc. They also talk about why theme is an…

BookTribMay 12, 2017

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DIY MFA Radio Episode 144: Interview with Herb Freed — Telling a True Story

In this week’s podcast, Gabriela interviews movie director and author Herb Freed about his book, Bashert. They discuss the process of writing a novel based on real-life events, and why he chose to write this book as a novel rather than a memoir. They talk about how to use fiction…

BookTribApril 28, 2017

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DIY MFA Radio Episode 142: Interview with Kathleen Audet — Discover Your Authentic Image

On this week’s DIY MFA episode, Gabriela Pereira hosts image consultant Kathleen Audet on the show. In this information-packed interview, they discuss two different ways that image and appearance play into a writer’s work. On one hand, you can use specific details to bring your characters to life on the…

BookTribApril 14, 2017

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DIY MFA Radio Episode 141: From Short Stories to Novels — Interview with Susan Perabo

In this week's podcast episode, Gabriela Pereira interviews author Susan Perabo about short stories vs. novels, and what writers can learn from both forms. In their conversation, they draw examples from Susan’s new novel, The Fall of Lisa Bellow. ABOUT DIY MFA Here’s a secret no one ever tells you. The…

BookTribApril 7, 2017

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DIY MFA Radio Episode 140: Writing Multiple POV Suspense — Interview with Jessica Strawser

In this week’s DIY MFA Radio episode, Gabriela Pereira interviews Jessica Strawser, editorial director of Writer’s Digest magazine, and author of the stunning debut novel, Almost Missed You. They talk about writing multiple point-of-view suspense and how to craft that crucial first chapter for maximum impact on your readers. They also…

BookTribMarch 31, 2017

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DIY MFA Radio Episode 139: Be the Gateway — Interview with Dan Blank

This week, Gabriela Pereira interviews marketing mentor Dan Blank about his nonfiction debut, BE THE GATEWAY. In this book, Dan offers a fresh approach to marketing for writers, focusing not on hollow metrics or arbitrary numbers, but on forging genuine connections with their readers. Listen in to learn how to…

BookTribMarch 24, 2017

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DIY MFA Radio Episode 136: Adventures in Metafiction — Interview with Dale Wiley

In this week’s podcast episode, Gabriela Pereira interviews author Dale Wiley about the writing process, metafiction, and his latest book: Southern Gothic. Listen in to hear them talk about: how metafiction works, how you can use it to tell your story, and which pitfalls you need to avoid. They also…

BookTribMarch 3, 2017

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DIY MFA Radio Episode 134: Literature as a Reflection of Society – Interview with Dr. Sally Parry

In this week's timely episode on DIY MFA, Gabriela Pereira interviews Dr. Sally Parry, Executive Director of the Sinclair Lewis society. They discuss Lewis’ novel It Can’t Happen Here and talk about the role of literature in activism and how books can be more than simply a reflection of society.

BookTribFebruary 17, 2017

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DIY MFA Radio Episode 132: Capturing Diverse Experiences on the Page — Interview with Shanthi Sekaran

This week Gabriela Pereira interviews Shanthi Sekaran about her new novel: Lucky Boy. This moving story is about two unforgettable women in California: an undocumented Mexican woman and an Indian-American wife, both of whom love the same child but can’t have him. The novel beautifully weaves together the themes of…

BookTribFebruary 3, 2017

DIY MFA Radio Episode 154: Interview with Sarah Dessen — Writing from Your Heart and Soul

DIY MFA Radio Episode 153: Interview with Karen Dionne – From Midlist to Breakout Author

DIY MFA Radio Episode 152: Interview with Lisa Preziosi — Writing a Modern Day Fairy Tale

DIY MFA Radio Episode 151: Interview with Robin Lovett — Let’s Talk About Sex (in Romance Novels)

DIY MFA Radio Episode 149: Interview with Mark Gottlieb — How to Pitch Your Book

DIY MFA Radio Episode 147: Interview with Jenni Walsh and Bess Cozby — The Author/Editor Team

DIY MFA Radio Episode 148: Interview with Jay Swanson — Multimedia Storytelling

DIY MFA Radio Episode 146: Interview with K.M. Weiland — Create Compelling Character Arcs

DIY MFA Radio Episode 144: Interview with Herb Freed — Telling a True Story

DIY MFA Radio Episode 142: Interview with Kathleen Audet — Discover Your Authentic Image

DIY MFA Radio Episode 141: From Short Stories to Novels — Interview with Susan Perabo

DIY MFA Radio Episode 140: Writing Multiple POV Suspense — Interview with Jessica Strawser

DIY MFA Radio Episode 139: Be the Gateway — Interview with Dan Blank

DIY MFA Radio Episode 136: Adventures in Metafiction — Interview with Dale Wiley

DIY MFA Radio Episode 134: Literature as a Reflection of Society – Interview with Dr. Sally Parry

DIY MFA Radio Episode 132: Capturing Diverse Experiences on the Page — Interview with Shanthi Sekaran

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