Listening In is a series of author interviews, featuring authors whose works have been transformed into audiobooks! John Gwynne is the best-selling author of Norse mythology-inspired epic fantasy series The Bloodsworn Saga, which concludes with the latest book in the series, The Fury of the Gods. The Bloodsworn Saga is narrated by Colin Mace. John […] The post Listening In – John Gwynne talks finishing an epic fantasy series, writing with momentum, and Norse mythology appeared first on Kobo Writing Life ..read more

Welcome to the Kobo ReWriting Life Podcast! Alongside your regularly scheduled Kobo Writing Life podcast episode releases, we will also be featuring some highlights from our backlist. For the fifth episode of this series, we’re happy to share this interview featuring Canadian thriller author Samantha M. Bailey from 2022. Watch Out for Her is a […] The post Kobo ReWriting Life Podcast – 5 – Writing A Domestic Thriller with Samantha M. Bailey appeared first on Kobo Writing Life ..read more

Listening In is a series of author interviews, featuring authors whose works have been transformed into audiobooks! Sandra Chwialkowska is a writer and TV producer, and The Ends of Things is her debut novel. Described as “a propulsive literary debut” and “a thought-provoking suspense and a meditation on female friendship and agency.” The Ends of […] The post Listening In – Sandra Chwialkowska talks solo travel, propulsive storytelling, and writing her debut suspense novel appeared first on Kobo Writing Life ..read more

KWL Live Q&A: The Alliance of Independent Authors with Matty Dalrymple The Kobo Writing Life team invites you to join us on March 20th from 12:00 PM-1:00 PM EST for a new Live Q&A. KWL director Tara and KWL author engagement manager Laura will chat to thriller author and ALLi member Matty Dalrymple. Hello Writers! We’ve got an […] The post KWL Live Q&A: The Alliance of Independent Authors with Matty Dalrymple appeared first on Kobo Writing Life ..read more

In this episode, we are joined by Clare Leslie Hall, author of Broken Country, Clare’s debut novel in the US and Canada. Broken Country is described as “A sweeping love story with the pace and twists of a thriller” and is a novel “of simmering passion, impossible choices, and explosive consequences that toggles between the […] The post Kobo Writing Life Podcast – 364 – Staying Dedicated to Your Story with Clare Leslie Hall appeared first on Kobo Writing Life ..read more

Hello, writers!  Let’s embrace the idea of expansion this month, why don’t we? As we settle into a new(-ish) year, it’s a fine time to let things in, seek new opportunities, and see where an abundance mindset might take us. In this issue, we’ve got a prolific author’s thoughts on publishing wide, tips on spreading […] The post The KWL Quill – February 2025 appeared first on Kobo Writing Life ..read more

Listening In is a series of author interviews, featuring authors whose works have been transformed into audiobooks! Maz Evans is the award-winning author of books for adults and children alike, including her acclaimed debut, Over My Dead Body. Her latest release, That’ll Teach Her, is narrated by a full cast of performers. Maz Evans’ debut […] The post Listening In – Maz Evans talks comedy crime novels, full cast audiobooks, and finding solace in her writing shed appeared first on Kobo Writing Life ..read more

Welcome to the Kobo ReWriting Life Podcast! Alongside your regularly scheduled Kobo Writing Life podcast episode releases, we will also be featuring some highlights from our backlist. For the fourth episode of this series, we’re happy to share this episode featuring Robert Harris from November 2016. Originally hosted at Kobo’s former headquarters in Toronto (don’t […] The post Kobo ReWriting Life Podcast – 4 – Writing Routines and Research with Robert Harris appeared first on Kobo Writing Life ..read more

Hello, writers!  Happy 2025, and happy Year of the Snake! We know the turning over of the calendar can bring on big feelings, and this year, we’re leaning right in. This issue of The KWL Quill includes advice on taking on big topics in your storytelling, writing emotion effectively, and seeking joy in your work. […] The post The KWL Quill – January 2025 appeared first on Kobo Writing Life ..read more

In this episode, we are joined by Sierra Simone, author of dozens of romance novels, such as the beloved Thornchapel, New Camelot, and Lyonesse series. In her own words, Sierra “loves writing the dirtiest things that she can think of, King Arthur, sparkling water, ancient mystery cults, coffee, leggings, and fog.” Sierra’s enthusiasm for erotic […] The post Kobo Writing Life Podcast – 363 – Writing Provocative Romance with Sierra Simone appeared first on Kobo Writing Life ..read more