Podcast - The Wax Quill Podcast with Aster Jowell

The Wax Quill Podcast is dedicated to helping busy writers to keep faith in themselves. Life is full of unexpected twists and turns, like a story, and we often lose track of ourselves and our goals as we turn the pages.

I’ve written several books, but since I haven’t yet pulled any of them to the publishing stage, I do my best to interview authors who have. I think it’s important to gain as much insight from them as possible, and thus far, I have never gone more than a few minutes into an interview with them without learning something new and valuable.

Click any podcast below to learn something new about storytelling.

Meet M. E. Hansen. She is a very logical and competent author who knows her stuff. If you’re having trouble with finding beta readers, then this episode is for you, as she shares her precise and measured method for recruiting them and preparing your work for them so everyone can have the best experience possible. Watch M. E. Hansen Interview

Ashley Farmer. She won a literary award for her first book. She eminates tranquility and grace. Honestly, she reminds me of the elves from Lord of the Rings. In this episode, Ashley shares insights on how to be yourself while writing your book. Watch Ashley Farmer Interview

Judith, a mother, actress, and a childhood friend of mine, discusses her experience as an actress and how acting plays a part in storytelling. Watch Judith’s Part 1 Interview, Watch Judith’s Part 2 Interview

G the Farrier, also my sister, and a unicorn among storytellers. We talk about the struggle of writing while trying to be there for your kids. Watch G’s Interview

Allison Hymas is a middle reader author, traditionally published. She balances raising her kids and writing her stories and has relevant advice to share from that. Let’s be honest, who doesn’t need some advice in that area? Watch Allison Hymas’s Interview

Sean Prentiss is a literary professor, a father, and an adventurer. He keeps these vital parts of his life in a constant balance, and shares a lot of motivational encouragement in this interview. Watch Sean Prentiss’s Interview

Captain Jack is my brother. He’s a police officer, an army officer, a father of 6, and a writer. He’s basically the coolest guy ever. He even helped me to get this website up and running! I’ll be honest, the sound quality on this one is pretty. . . lacking, but the advice and no-nonsense standards that he holds always make me determined to be a more consistent writer. Watch Captain Jack’s Interview