The Wannabe Author
The Wannabe Author
Podcast Description
Ever wonder what it really takes to go from zero to published? Join me, Taryn, as I navigate the messy, exhilarating and often frustrating journey of becoming an author— without any prior experience. Each episode dives into books, breaks down the craft of writing, explores mental health, and shares valuable lessons I’ve learned through trial and (so much) error. With interviews featuring authors, mental health professionals, and readers, The Wannabe Author offers fresh, unfiltered look at the world of storytelling and publishing. Tune in— it’s a damn good time!
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Content Themes
The podcast covers a variety of themes related to writing and publishing, including mental health challenges faced by writers, the self-publishing process, and the journey of traditional publishing, featuring episodes that discuss overcoming burnout with a therapist and exploring the personal stories of fellow authors such as Alissa DeRogatis and Jennifer E. Archer.

Ever wonder what it really takes to go from zero to published? Join me, Taryn, as I navigate the messy, exhilarating and often frustrating journey of becoming an author— without any prior experience. Each episode dives into books, breaks down the craft of writing, explores mental health, and shares valuable lessons I’ve learned through trial and (so much) error. With interviews featuring authors, mental health professionals, and readers, The Wannabe Author offers fresh, unfiltered look at the world of storytelling and publishing. Tune in— it’s a damn good time!
For the first time on The Wannabe Author, not only did we have the privilege from learning from one guest author, but two. Authors Mary Dublin and Anne Kendsley joined me for a great conversation to talk about the ins and outs of a dual authorship. Best known for their Supernatural meets Fern Gully, (Shot In The Dark Series) Mary and Anne explain how their love for telling stories brought them together, how they were led to self-publish and their individual skill sets that benefit their author careers. It was such an intriguing conversation and I can’t wait for y’all to get to know these authors.
Mary’s current read:
Bitter Burn by Sierra Simone
Anne’s current reads:
A Conjuring of Light by VE Schwab
Why Fish Don’t Exist by Lulu Miller
The Invocations by Krystal Sutherland
Where you can find more of Mary and Anne:
Website: https://authorsdublinkendsley.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authors.dublin.kendsley/

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