Calling all lovers of paranormal fantasy, sassy heroines, brooding (fang-tastic) love interests, and small-town gothic charm! In this special book club episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Meg from The Candle and Quill bookshop to sink our teeth into Fangs for Nothing by Steffanie Holmes — and trust me, we had thoughts.

😈📚Whether you’re a die-hard fan of supernatural romance or an author curious about what readers really notice (and love), this episode is a fang-filled feast of fun, critique, and bookish banter.✨

In this episode, we chat about:

Our favorite (and most questionable) moments in Fangs for Nothing

The tropes that worked—and the ones that made us snort-laugh

Why the heroine had us cheering... and rolling our eyes

Worldbuilding that howls with potential (and a few plot holes to dodge)

What authors can learn from this book’s pacing, heat level, and voice

📖 About the book:

Fangs for Nothing by Steffanie Holmes, is a paranormal rom-com featuring a reluctant witch, a town full of secrets, and a very undead mystery to solve. If you love cozy magic, slow-burn romance, and a good gothic giggle, this one’s for you.💬

Join the conversation in the comments — did you love this book?

What’s your favorite paranormal romance trope?

And who should we invite to our next book club?

🕯️ Find Meg and more magical reads at The Candle and Quill Bookshop in Montville and at the Sunshine Coast Fiction Festival this November.

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Are you waiting for the perfect moment to start your novel, launch your author brand, or finally share your writing? In this episode, I open up about my own struggles with perfectionism—including how I delayed starting this very podcast for over a year—and why I finally chose to hit record before I felt ready.

We’ll talk about the power of imperfect action, how failure is actually your First Attempt In Learning, and why creative success begins with showing up—messy, uncertain, and real.

Whether you're a first-time writer or a published author stuck in self-doubt, this episode will help you shift your mindset, take that next step, and stop waiting for permission.

You’ll learn:

• Why starting before you’re ready is often the smartest move

• How to take small, imperfect actions that build momentum

• How I turned one book into multiple income streams with translations, audiobooks, and more

• Encouraging examples and practical tips for writers at any stage

Remember: you don’t need to be perfect—you just need to begin.

In this episode of The Write Podcast, host Sarah sits down with bestselling author Catherine Bilson for an inspiring and insightful conversation.

Catherine opens up about her unique path from writing fan fiction to becoming a prolific author with titles published in multiple languages. She discusses the power of storytelling, the evolution of her writing career, and how she’s successfully navigated genres and pen names.

You’ll hear how Catherine uses both traditional and AI-powered translation tools to expand her global reach, along with her strategies for marketing books in diverse international markets—like Brazil.

She also shares the behind-the-scenes realities of self-publishing, co-writing a series, and managing multiple income streams from her writing. Plus, Catherine offers her perspective on the growing role of AI in audiobook narration and translation.

Whether you’re just starting out or already published, this episode is full of practical tips and motivation to help you build a sustainable, wide-reaching author career.

Tune in, get inspired, and keep writing—because your stories matter.