When Kobo Originals put out the call to romance writers across Canada to craft their next best holiday rom-com novella, we never expected such an overwhelming response. Writers had two months and immediately put their pens to paper and fingers to keys, resulting in an impressive final count of over 150 submissions by the time […] The post Announcing the Winner of the Kobo Originals Holiday Rom-Com Writing Contest 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! Cheryl Isaacs’ debut YA horror novel, The Unfinished, which “pulls the reader into an unsettling tale of monsters, mystery, and secrets that refuse to stay submerged.” The Unfinished is narrated by Julie Lumsden. Cheryl Isaacs can often be […] The post Listening In – Cheryl Isaacs talks writing YA horror, the writing process, and running as writing inspiration appeared first on Kobo Writing Life ..read more

In this episode of the KWL Podcast, we were joined by Hanna Wheeler, translator and copywriter who has worked on translating several Kobo Originals titles (check out Iris Visser’s books)! Hanna grew up in a bilingual family and is fluent in both English and Dutch, and has translated a variety of titles, from biographies to […] The post KWL – 351 – Translating Your Books with Hanna Wheeler 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! NYT best-selling author Tessa Bailey’s latest, The Au Pair Affair, is “an all-new sports rom-com about a burly, surly, single dad who falls head-over-hockey-stick for his quirky live-in nanny.” The Au Pair Affair is narrated by Callie Dalton. […] The post Listening In – Tessa Bailey talks flirty banter, writing romance novels, and romance as hope appeared first on Kobo Writing Life ..read more

In this episode, we spoke with science fiction, fantasy, and young adult fiction author Nicki Pau Preto! Nicki is a Sunday Times best-selling author of six books across these genres in both the middle grade and young adult fiction categories. Her latest YA fantasy release is Ghostsmith, the sequel to Bonesmith! These two books make […] The post KWL – 350 – Writing Young Adult Fantasy Novels with Nicki Pau Preto 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! Riley Sager is the NYT best-selling author of seven novels, and his eighth, Middle of the Night, is described as a “heart-stopping thriller.” Middle of the Night is narrated by Santino Fontana. Riley Sager is the New York […] The post Listening In – Riley Sager talks writing a book a year, finding inspiration in film, and keeping at it appeared first on Kobo Writing Life ..read more

Marketing Magic with Melissa Storm The Kobo Writing Life team invites you to join us on August 29th from 1:00 PM-2:00 PM EST for another amazing Live. KWL director Tara and author engagement manager Laura will chat to New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Melissa Storm. Hello authors! Please join us for a special Live Q&A […] The post KWL Live Q&A – Marketing Magic with Melissa Storm 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! Sophia Gravia is the best-selling author of Hot Girl Summer, a “laugh-out-loud, uplifting standalone novel about three women who realise that when life gets messy, it’s time to turn to your friends.” Hot Girl Summer is narrated by […] The post Listening In – Sophie Gravia talks self-publishing, writing romance, and hot girl summer activities appeared first on Kobo Writing Life ..read more

In this episode, we are joined by Renee Rose and Lee Savino, best-selling authors who have written over 20 titles together! The best-selling Bad Boy Alpha series is the result of their collaborative effort to write spicy wolf-shifter books. Their collaboration goes all the way back to 2015, when they first met at a writing […] The post KWL – 349 – The Abundance Mindset for Authors with Renee Rose and Lee Savino 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! Chris and Jen Sugden are performers, podcasters, and the authors of High Vaultage, “a cozy scifi mystery set in the chaotic metropolis of Even Greater London.” High Vaultage is narrated by Peter Wicks. CHRIS AND JEN SUGDEN are […] The post Listening In – Chris and Jen Sugden talk podcasting, sci-fi comedies, and writing as a team appeared first on Kobo Writing Life ..read more