In this delightful episode of Literary Lines: Interviews with Indie Authors, GiGi Meier sits down for the fourth time with RomCom and contemporary romance author Ivan Scott. Known for his ingenious red-haired heroines and timeless storytelling, Ivan shares insights into his latest release, The Redhead and the Fountain Pen, which debuted on October 29, 2024.

With his Hemingway-esque writing style, Ivan takes us behind the scenes of his creative process, revealing the inspiration behind his new novel and reading an enchanting excerpt. The conversation also dives into the lost art of letter writing, his upcoming projects—including *The Redhead and The Frozen Four*—and the lessons he’s learned since publishing his first book.

Whether you're a fan of heartfelt romance or an aspiring author, this episode is filled with warmth, wisdom, and plenty of inspiration. Tune in to hear from a master of modern romantic storytelling and discover where you can find more of Ivan’s work online!

Find Ivan here:

Website:

https://ivanscottbooks.com/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/author.ivan.scott

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In this inspiring episode of Literary Lines: Interviews with Indie Authors, GiGi Meier chats with sci-fi, fantasy, and paranormal author Stacey LP about her incredible debut novel, Afterglow Rising From the Ashes. Released on November 15—a date carefully chosen to fit with the story, which is packed with clever Easter eggs for readers—this book marks the beginning of the Afterglow Rising Trilogy.

Stacey shares how an unexpected and emotional layoff from her decade-long career became the fuel for her creative journey, allowing her to write her debut novel in just two and a half months. She discusses her writing process, the emotional depth behind her stories, and the exciting projects she has planned for 2025 and beyond, including a dark anthology and a queer anthology she’s co-hosting.

Tune in to hear Stacey’s thoughts on the hardest and easiest parts of being a published author, the role her MFA in Creative Writing plays in her craft, and what readers can expect from book two of the Afterglow Rising Trilogy. This episode is brimming with inspiration and insight into the art of storytelling!

Find Stacey here:

Website:

https://authorstaceylp.com/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/authorstaceylp/

How to find Gigi:

Website:

https://www.gigimeier.com/

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https://www.gigimeier.com/freebies

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Books on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Gigi-Meier/author/B0BCR5KWQ2

In this episode of Literary Lines: Interviews with Indie Authors, GiGi Meier sits down with the incredibly talented and multifaceted Garrett K. Jones—author, podcaster, YouTube creator, and publisher. From epic fantasy and poetry to multi-genre short stories, Garrett’s storytelling journey spans decades, beginning in the third grade and flourishing into a career that includes his five-book fantasy series, The Archives of Icinq-Regn, and his most recent anthology, Midnight Playground.

Garrett also shares his passion for community-building through his projects: The Storytellers Podcast, now in its fifth year, and The Write Way YouTube channel, launching its seventh season in January 2025. Plus, he’s a cohost of The War of the Stars, a deep dive into the themes and lore of Star Wars.

Join us as we explore Garrett’s creative process, the roots of his epic fantasy series, his journey into publishing, and his ambitious plans for 2025. Whether you’re a fan of rich world-building, poetry, or just love geeking out about Star Wars, this episode has something for everyone!

Find Garrett here:

Linktree:

https://linktr.ee/GKJPublishing

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/gkj_publishing

How to find Gigi:

Website:

https://www.gigimeier.com/

Free Bonuses and deleted scenes:

https://www.gigimeier.com/freebies

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/gigimeiermedia/

YouTube:

https://youtube.com/@gigimeier

Books on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Gigi-Meier/author/B0BCR5KWQ2