Pen Pals
By Kelton Wright and Krisserin Canary
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Episodes: 49
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Join writers and parents Krisserin Canary and Kelton Wright as they navigate the journey of publishing their first novels. From California to Colorado, these friends share their experiences with first drafts, revisions, query letters, and the rollercoaster of rejection. Each episode offers an honest look at balancing creative ambitions with daily life, featuring candid conversations about writing craft, time management, and staying motivated. Whether you're a fellow writer or just love a good behind-the-scenes story, Pen Pals proves that every creative journey is better with a friend.
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Music by Golden Hour Oasis Studios
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The Compulsive Liar at Your Desk: A Conversation About AI and Reading
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May 04, 2026 |
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Rachael Maddux on Self-Publishing a Book You Can't Let Go
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Apr 27, 2026 |
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Who Are We Writing For—And Who Are We Reading?
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Apr 20, 2026 |
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Ramona Ausubel on Getting Unstuck
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Apr 13, 2026 |
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Our First-Draft Summer Pact
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Apr 06, 2026 |
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"No Agent Is Better Than a Bad Agent": Lauren Khan on Finding the Right Fit
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Mar 30, 2026 |
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Art Witch, Money B*tch: Courtney Maum on Writing Across Genres and Getting Paid
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Mar 23, 2026 |
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Bad News at 5AM, Good News from New Mexico, and the Minimum Viable Writing Week
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Mar 16, 2026 |
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The Co-Host Lore Episode
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Mar 09, 2026 |
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From Dramatically Quitting Writing to a Major Two-Book Deal: Rachel Hochhauser on Lady Tremaine
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Mar 02, 2026 |
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Cait Flanders: From Blog Experiment to Bestseller (and Back Again)
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Feb 23, 2026 |
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Bonus Episode: Inside the Debut Author Survey with Emily Zipps
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Feb 21, 2026 |
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What Debut Authors Actually Get Paid (And Why We're Mad About It)
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Feb 16, 2026 |
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Mark Sarvas on Writing Novels That Can't Be Ignored
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Feb 09, 2026 |
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When a Miracle Slides Into Your DMs: On Agents, Advances, and Anxiety
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Feb 02, 2026 |
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Paper Prototypes and Publishing: Vicki Tan's Non-Traditional Book Deal
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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"Never Save the World": JT Ellison on 30 Books, Citrine Magic, and Writing Through the Darkness
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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The Capricorn and the Libra: Our Year in Review
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Dec 23, 2025 |
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Writing Through December Chaos
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Dec 15, 2025 |
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Stop Tap Dancing in Your Query Letter: Ali Gordon's Path to Publication
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Dec 08, 2025 |
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Long-time Readers and Short-Lived Aunties: A Thanksgiving Gratitude Special
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Nov 24, 2025 |
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Emily Halnon's Couch-to-Marathon for Writers: From Proposal to Bestseller
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Nov 17, 2025 |
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Writing Through the Doldrums
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Nov 10, 2025 |
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Olivia Muenter on Book Deals, Big Five Rejections, and Why Success Doesn't Cure Imposter Syndrome
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Nov 03, 2025 |
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Ghost Stories and Good Luck: Lesley Bannatyne on Contests, Craft, and the Spirit of Halloween
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Oct 27, 2025 |
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Chelsea Hodson on Tumblr Fame, Cold Emails, and Writing at 2:30 AM
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Oct 20, 2025 |
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Keep Fishing: How to Build Confidence as a Writer
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Oct 13, 2025 |
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Finding Your Voice (And Other Terrifying Feedback)
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Oct 06, 2025 |
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Speaking Success Into Existence (Plus Actual Magic)
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Sep 29, 2025 |
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Back to Work: The Autumn Novel Theory (And Other Excuses)
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Sep 22, 2025 |
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The Final Chapter: Season One Finale
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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How to Get a Literary Agent (Kind Of, Maybe)
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May 27, 2025 |
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The Fool, the Villain, and the Wedgie: A Guide to Better Characters
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May 20, 2025 |
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AI Is the Devil (And Other Light Topics)
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May 13, 2025 |
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Books That Raised Us (And Broke Us)
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May 06, 2025 |
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Embracing your weird & finding your readers
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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Book Battles: Genres, Trends, and IP Theft
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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Smash or Pass: Literary Edition
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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The Outliner vs. The Pantser
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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Literary Pathways: AWP Bonus Episode
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Apr 03, 2025 |
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Slump City: Population You (And Every Other Writer)
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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The Imposter's Guide to Writing Anyway
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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The Financial Reality of Writing Dreams
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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The Frodo Principle: Why No Writer Makes the Journey Alone
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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Literary Side Quests: When Distractions Derail Your Writing
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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The Assassin at the Dinner Table
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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The Art of Taking a Punch
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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Good Enough to Get Ghosted For a Year
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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Be My Disappointed Dad
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Feb 01, 2025 |