October 31, 2022
Do you do podcasts? Either as the host or as a guest? How do you prepare for them?
It’s perfect timing for this topic! I didn’t plan it this way, I swear I didn’t!
Check out the link below. It’s to the interview I did with SapphireJBlue a week ago. (The link just dropped today.)
Jeanette SapphireJblue Best Charrette on Instagram: “The Barron’s Cufflinks by Author PJ MacLayne”
It isn’t the first interview I’ve done with Jeanette. We are working our way through the Harmony Duprie Mysteries, and have talked about Wolves’ Pawn. We’ll be chatting again on November 8th, and I suspect we’ll be dissecting The Contessa’s Brooch.
I’ve done other podcasts and have enjoyed all of them. Each host is different and the subjects may vary. Whether it’s talking about one specific book or writing in general, with one host or a panel, I love the exchange of ideas.
Preparation for a podcast can be as simple as re-reading one of my books, or as complicated as researching the difficulties women authors face trying to be published in certain genres. There’s also technical and physical considerations. I always look around my workspace to make sure nothing is in sight that I don’t want to share with the world, and that all of my books are within easy reach. I check to ensure my camera is aimed where I want it. One thing I learned through technical problems is that Instagram only works on my phone-my tablet will allow for audio but not video, no matter what settings I use.
Some people are uncomfortable talking to a camera. Not me. Once the technical aspects are working, I ignore them and focus on the face or faces at the other end of the connection. I gained a lot of experience doing that for my day job through the Covid years.
I’ve considered starting my own podcast. Now that I’ve retired from my day job, I have the time. I’ve also got a comfy writing space I could use without interfering with my family’s daily life. The idea is still on the backburner and I don’t promise it’ll ever happen. I need to figure out an angle to make it stand out. I could start with interviews with the other authors in this hop.
By the way, if anyone reading this hosts a podcast and has an opening, I’d love to connect!
You can find out how the other authors on this hop feel about podcasts by following the links below.
As always, until next time, please stay safe.
October 31, 2022
Do you do podcasts? Either as the host or as a guest? How do you prepare for them?
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So far I think you’re the only author from the group who makes podcasts – well done P.J!
That surprises me. To me, it’s like an extension of meeting folks at book signings at talking with them.
Awesome you create podcasts. Tweeted.
Well, I don’t make them. I participate in other people’s. 🙂 Maybe some day!
I’d love to listen to your podcast if you get one up and running! @samanthabwriter from
Balancing Act
I will keep you in mind!