Reality Writes
By Ellie Alexander
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Episodes: 63
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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.
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Reader Confessions—Bookish Hills We'll Die On - Part 2
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Jul 02, 2026 |
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Word Count Goals—How I Built a Process That Actually Works
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Jun 25, 2026 |
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Fall Cozy Energy—A Sneak Peek at Upcoming Books
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Jun 18, 2026 |
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Your Burning Writer Questions Answered—Scene Craft, Querying & More
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Jun 11, 2026 |
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Live From Leavenworth—Sloan Krause Mysteries Q&A
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Jun 04, 2026 |
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From Sprayed Edges to Box Sets—The Book Trends We're Obsessing Over
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May 28, 2026 |
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Fake It Till You Bake It—Answering Your Biggest Mystery Recipe Questions
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May 21, 2026 |
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When the Story Takes Over—What Really Happens When Your Book Changes Mid-Draft
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Apr 30, 2026 |
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Independent Bookstore Day—Why Your Local Shops Matter
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Apr 23, 2026 |
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A Death In The Dark—A New Mystery Plotted on a Road Trip
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Apr 16, 2026 |
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First Draft Pitfalls—5 Things for Writers to Watch for
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Apr 02, 2026 |
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Why Reading Matters—And What We Can Do About It
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Mar 26, 2026 |
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The 4th Annual Ashland Mystery Festival—Author Lineup Revealed
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Mar 19, 2026 |
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Why Setting Matters—Building the World of Your Story
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Mar 12, 2026 |
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Writer and Reader Scams—How to Avoid Them
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Mar 05, 2026 |
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Conferences, Conventions & Festivals…Oh My!—A Mystery Insider’s Guide
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Feb 26, 2026 |
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Book 22 is Here—The Whisking Hour & a Bakeshop Glow-up
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Feb 19, 2026 |
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Writing Romance Across Genre—Cozy Mysteries to Rom-Coms
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Feb 12, 2026 |
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Reader Feedback—When to Listen and When to Let It Go
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Feb 05, 2026 |
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Behind the Scenes—How a Cozy Mystery Series is Built to Last
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Jan 29, 2026 |
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Plotting 2026—New Books, Projects, and Intentions
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Jan 22, 2026 |
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'Tis the Season (Already?)—Seasonal Book Trends in Reading & Publishing
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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Ashland Mystery Fest Recap—Highlights, Behind-the-Scenes & T-Shirt Guns
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Nov 14, 2025 |
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Cozy But Not Deadly—Changing Up Genres
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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Mystery Meets Art—Behind the Color & Sleuth Series
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Sep 18, 2025 |
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Building a Mystery Community—A How-To Discussion
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Sep 11, 2025 |
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What Would You Do?—Author Ethics Dilemmas
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Aug 28, 2025 |
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21 and Counting—The Secret Sauce to Series Writing
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Aug 21, 2025 |
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How a Cozy Becomes a Culinary Mystery—Research, Recipes & Baking Fails
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Aug 07, 2025 |
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Readers Behaving Badly—Seriously, Who Says This Stuff?
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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5 Bookish Hills I'll Die On—Controversial Takes
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Jul 24, 2025 |
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Meg Reed Investigates—The Cozy Mystery Series Returns
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Jul 10, 2025 |
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Ashland Mystery Fest 2025 Preview—with Author Emmeline Duncan
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Jul 03, 2025 |
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Back at it—A Recap & All the Bookish Things Coming Soon
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Jun 26, 2025 |
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Behind the Scents—Crafting Candles and Cozy Mysteries
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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Soufflés and Seasides—Exploring the 20th Bakeshop Mystery
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Feb 27, 2025 |
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Ashland Mystery Festival—3rd Annual Reveal & Details!
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Feb 20, 2025 |
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Celebrating Book Love—New Releases and Creative Inspiration
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Feb 13, 2025 |
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Behind the Blurb—The Truth About Book Endorsements
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Feb 06, 2025 |
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Writer's Toolbox—Harnessing AI for Efficiency
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Jan 30, 2025 |
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Ask the Author—Slide into my DMs
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Jan 23, 2025 |
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Post-Launch Hustle: Marketing Your Book After Launch
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Jan 16, 2025 |
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Road Trip Revelations—Work-Life Balance for Writers
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Jan 09, 2025 |
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Year-End Reflections—Travel, Writing Numbers, and What's to Come in 2025
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Jan 02, 2025 |
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Author Tips–Writing During the Holidays
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Dec 12, 2024 |
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Title Tactics—Baking Up the Best Book Names
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Oct 03, 2024 |
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Author Insights—Balancing Multiple Series
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Sep 26, 2024 |
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Killer Ideas—Crafting Murder in Cozy Mysteries
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Sep 12, 2024 |
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Stirring the Plot—Why Food Writing Matters
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Sep 05, 2024 |
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Getting Organized—Tips and Advice for Writers
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Aug 29, 2024 |
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Letting Go—Things Writers Can’t Control
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Aug 22, 2024 |
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The Bakeshop Mysteries—Series Overview
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Aug 15, 2024 |
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Genre Disrespect—It's Just a Cozy Mystery
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Aug 08, 2024 |
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Dispelling the Myths—Five Writer Excuses
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Aug 01, 2024 |
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Visiting a Real-Life Book Setting—The Ashland Mystery Festival
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Jul 25, 2024 |
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Support Your Favorite Authors—Easy and Impactful Ways
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Jul 18, 2024 |
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Internet Smarts–Tips for Readers and Writers
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Jul 11, 2024 |
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Independent Bookstores–Sharing Some Love
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Jun 27, 2024 |
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Launching a Book–Everything it Takes
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Jun 20, 2024 |
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Taylor Swift vs Star Wars—It's On!
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Jun 13, 2024 |
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Writing is a Real Job—No, Seriously
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Jun 06, 2024 |
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Will it Stick?—Book Marketing
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May 30, 2024 |
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Deleted Scenes—The Plots Left Behind
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May 23, 2024 |