Episode 235 / Fantasy romance author Penn Cole shares tips on writing to market in a way that goes beyond the usual analysis of trends and tropes, patience in the writing and publishing process, and translations using an agent. Topics: Penn’s tips on prepping for publication and ARC teams How to research and write to market in a deep way, focusing …

It's not all roses and sunshine - but magnetism is absolutely a woman's birthright. The path to awakening our radiance, our magnetism, our divinity is not a linear one- but in this week's episode, Catherine & Kate illuminate the path to reclaiming it all, starting with owning all the places you've been disconnected from this aspect of you. If you a…

Hold on to Your Butts! The Sistas welcome Star Trek Legend Tim Russ to the Live Show to talk Trek, music and our civic duty. Hold on to your butts! Tim Russ https://timrusswebpage.com/index.html IG: @trvulcan Support the SyFy Sistas podcast on Patreon at:https://www.patreon.com/syfysistas ALL SYFY SISTAS INFO AT YOUR FINGER TIPS: https://linktr.ee/…

Episode 234 / Liz Shipton is a freelance writer, hybrid author, and full-time, off-grid, liveaboard sailor. She shares how changing her lifestyle to become a digital nomad created more time for writing and how she uses Tik Tok to market her books. 💙 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast! Get access to the backlist of exclusive supporter episodes, the…

If you experience toxic relationships you just can't leave or feel like you lose yourself every time you're in a relationship - this episode is for you!! Kate has an important conversation with Dr. Somer Nicole, all about why the state of your nervous system plays such a massive role in what you experience in your dating & relationships. Dr Somer h…

Peter Macon Holds Court The Sistas met Peter Macon at Shore Leave 2023 and we just hit it off and promised to get together for an interview. An Actor’s Strike and a 2024 summer blockbuster later, we finally sat down with our friend. Get ready for a session about being a Blerd in Chicago, House Music mixtapes, flipping “Othello” on it’s ear, The Orv…

Episode 233 / Ever wished you had some writing hacks to make your drafting and editing go more smoothly? (And who hasn’t?) Then this episode with cozy author Barbara Emodi is for you! Barbara is a developmental editor for emerging writers and has great insights. 💙 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast and get access to the backlist of exclusive suppo…

If you are a woman who has struggled with body image issues, if you're hard on yourself or feel super critical of your physical appearance - this episode is for you! Kate illuminates the core of what is keeping women at war within themselves - revealing the 3 most important steps to break free from this toxic, self-abusive relationship within and r…

Episode 232 / Jessie Kwak writes supernatural thrillers and sci-fi crime as well as nonfiction productivity books including, From Chaos to Creativity and From Big Idea to Book. Topics: Trusting your own process, reassessing expectations, and enjoying the writing process How Jessie blends sci-fi and crime genres and found her second series easier to…

This episode is so important for all women to hear. Catherine & Kate interview Dr. Annalisa Derr - who is revolutionizing how women become truly embodied in their sacred feminine nature, in a modern man-made world. They unpack patriarchy and all of the seen & unseen limitations that have been put on women for centuries, and how to break free from t…

A Interview with the Admiral The Sistas were granted an interview with Kate Mulgrew off the heels of her high energy appearance at San Diego Comic Con’s Hall H. Ms. Kate came into our interview full of that energy and a joy that the Sistas were happy to receive. Watch Star Trek Prodigy on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81725736 Find out mor…

Episode 231 / Dr. Nick Courtright of Atmosphere Press, a literary hybrid publisher dedicated to author rights, joins us to discuss different publishing options, letting go of the mindset that you must have an agent, and the importance of a personal brand. 💙 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast! Get access to the backlist of exclusive supporter episo…

If you are fed up with online dating or completely resistant to trying it, this episode is for you. Kate shares with you how to break free from dating struggles and turn your experience with online dating into a growth-based, pleasurable self-awareness practice. About the Hosts: Catherine Danieli is a love and relationship educator helping women he…

Subscriber-only episode In this supporter-exclusive chat, we broke down the Enemies to Lovers trope–and it’s not just for romance novels! From Pride and Prejudice to You've Got Mail, we've got tons of insights and examples that show how friction and chemistry can turn rivalry into romance. Why readers love this trope The need to maintain the core c…

Episode 230 / A.B. Herron blends elements of fantasy and romance in her fiction. She shares about balancing a full-time job while diving headfirst into the world of writing, the joy of connecting with readers at book fairs, and the critical role a supportive community plays in overcoming challenges, especially for authors with dyslexia. 💙 🎙 Become …

In this incredibly potent and powerful conversation, Kate interviews Women's Mentor & Coach Vena Ramphal about how women can finally become liberated from the good girl script, by unlocking their erotic power. When you learn to connect with this innate power that lives inside of every woman, you will be unstoppable in all aspects of your life and r…

Episode 229 / Learn about the four basic types of relationship arcs from freelance developmental editor and writing writing instructor, September C. Fawkes. Discover how mapping arcs can define the direction and evolution of your characters' relationships and create a dynamic, zigzag narrative. 💙 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast! Get access to t…

In this week's episode Kate shares the 3 most important keys to making empowered decisions in your life that are rooted in your own truth - and how to not get swept away by fear. If you are ready for some big changes, but haven't had the courage to leap, this episode is for you. The Reclamation Online Program: 50% off ($497) Discount Code: TRUTH (d…

Rapman's Hard-hitting Black Superhero Ode to Black Love The Sistas are so proud to bring you a review of season 1 of Netflix’s Supacell. The series Creator and Writer Rapman hits home with the story of 5 human Black Superheroes from South London. Watch Supacell on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/ Our Superheroes: Josh Tedeku (Tazer) Eric Kofi-Abre…

Episode 228 / Kemper Donovan is the host of the All About Agatha podcast and author of The Busy Body, a USA Today bestseller on launch earlier this year. Kemper shares tips for querying and how podcasting about Agatha Christie helped him connect with mystery authors and also provided a built-in audience for his book. 💙 🎙 Become a supporter of the p…

In this solo episode, Kate uncovers the top 3 reasons why women can have so much confidence in their lives and careers - but simultaneously hate themselves or never feel good enough, deep down. She shares how to transform the feeling of nothing ever being enough or constantly being hard on yourself - to having a loving, healthy, thriving relationsh…

Episode 227 / Liz Long shares her journey of embracing her own uniqueness, particularly in relation to ADHD and finding peace and growth after personal loss. Quick note: the language in this episode isn’t as family-friendly as our usual G/PG episodes, so just be aware of that. 💙 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast! Get access to the backlist of exc…

In this episode, Catherine & Kate reveal the lie that keeps you from having a healthy, thriving romantic partnership. This lie disempowers women, keeping them hooked on toxic men and constantly questioning their own worth. If you want to feel good in love, this episode is for you. About the Hosts: Catherine Danieli is a love and relationship educat…

Pre-requisite Temporal Mechanics 101 SPOILERS! Star Trek is back on Netflix! The Hageman Brothers are back on the Podcast with a review of Season 2 (we do not spoil the ending). Watch Star Trek Prodigy on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/ Find out more about Dan Hageman: IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1087952/ Twitter: @brothershageman Find out …

Episode 226 / Author, musician, and marketer, Paul Indigo shares insights on seeking validation, embracing our voice, and the unconventional use of an Excel spreadsheet for writing and marketing. If you’ve tried all the writing software and haven’t found one that works for you, perhaps your answer is a spreadsheet! 💙 🎙 Become a supporter of the pod…

In this episode, Catherine & Kate reveal why it may be hard to create aligned and empowered female friendships. Listen to hear how to create meaningful and connected female friendships, and why it matters to have them. About the Hosts: Catherine Danieli is a love and relationship educator helping women heal fear-based relationship patterns so that …

Interview with Bonnie Gordon and Gabrielle Ruiz While at Trek Long Island, Sista Tamia moderated the Drawn Together: Lower Decks and Prodigy Spotlight panel. Star Trek Prodigy’s Bonnie Gordon (voice of the USS Protostar) and Star Trek Lower Decks’ Gabrielle Ruiz (voice of LTJG T’Lyn) joined her for a crowd pleasing good time. Watch Star Trek Lower …

Episode 225 / Megan Vernon, author of over 40 romance novels, joins us to talk about starting over after a difficult experience of being publicly criticized. We talk about the need to give ourselves grace and the importance of a supportive community for navigating the ups and downs of a writing career. Megan shares about her creation of the Mojo Do…

If you are a woman who is riddled with guilt or you constantly worry about how other people might feel when you make decisions, this episode is for you. Kate and Catherine share the reason why so many women suffer from chronic, neurotic guilt & anxiety. They show you how to break free from this old paradigm of self punishment - and how to make choi…

Episode 224 / Kate Johnson is the co-founder of Zory, an interactive reading app that merges the depth found in fiction with the choose-your-path-style plotlines of narrative video games. Kate shares details about Zory and craft tips about GMC as well as the All Is Lost moment. Plus we talk about trends in genre blending, and what Kate sees coming …

If you have a hard time making decisions in your life- or struggle with distinguishing whether it's your intuition or your conditioned mind in charge.. this episode is for you! Catherine & Kate share practices and tools that will support you to choose your own desires, to bravely go against the grain even when it feels scary and to learn to live fr…

It’s been a Hellva Ride This week the Sistas sit down with the Executive Producer Michelle Paradise and Actor Doug Jones for one last set of official Star Trek Discovery interviews. Watch Star Trek Discovery on Paramount+: https://www.paramountplus.com/ Find out more about Michelle Paradise: IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1114909/ Instagram: @mi…

Episode 223 / Do you like to discover the plot as you write? Do you get bored if you know where the story is going? Then a skeleton draft might be what you need. Paranormal and gothic romance author Steffanie Holmes joins us to talk about how discovery writers can use a skeleton draft to get their ideas down on paper and avoid writer’s block. We al…

In this episode, Catherine & Kate unveil the dysfunctional narratives around weddings, marriage and the wedding industry. Listen for a history lesson and permission slip to follow your truth - in choosing to be married or not, how you want your wedding to go and how to truly have an empowered partnership. About the Hosts: Catherine Danieli is a lov…

Subscriber-only episode Ever wondered how to add a twist of mystery to your narrative? Find out exactly what mystery elements are, how to sprinkle them into your narrative, and why they keep readers turning the pages. Whether you're writing romance, sci-fi, or fantasy, a mystery can add layers of intrigue and depth to your story. I'll be sharing so…

Episode 222 / Jessica Renwich, who writes fantasy and horror for kids ages 9-12, joined us to share her experience as an indie middle grade author. She has terrific insights on approaching schools for author visits and the impact of creating whimsical and fun content to appeal to young readers. In addition to discussing how marketing middle grade b…

In this episode Kate and Catherine dissect all of the myths and uncover the dysfunction around being an "independent woman." Listen to discover how "independence" is holding you back in friendships, relationships, self love and fulfillment. They reveal the true goal you should have in relationship dynamics and how to open your heart to your wholene…

Our Fully Pipped Captain The Sistas welcome TV icon, Dawnn Lewis to the show. We geek out about “A Different World” and “Star Trek Lower Decks”. But what we are really excited about is, is Dawnn’s A New Day Foundation and the upcoming Focused N F.I.T. For A Different World Conference, Saturday June 15, 2024. The A New Day Foundation is a non-profit…

Episode 221 / Looking to grow a community around your books? Romance author Amy Pine shares how she and her co-hosts created a podcast and built a vibrant community around Korean dramas. We also dive into craft book recommendations, beat sheets, and combining tropes in unexpected ways. 💜 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast! We can’t wait to give yo…

Following last week's episode - the Keys to Living an Extraordinary Life, Kate shares some essential tools and practices to navigate the resistance that arises when we start to explore our deepest desires. This episode is the 'how to' guide, sharing 3 important keys that will help you unlock your dreams, so you can actually create that extraordinar…

Episode 220 / KimBoo York joins us to share how to embrace flexibility and spontaneity in your writing process through discovery writing. Whether you thrive on outlining or prefer a more free-flowing approach, there are different techniques to suit your writing style. 💜 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast! We can’t wait to give you a shoutout in a …

This is an incredibly potent & powerful conversation that will leave you feeling inspired to do more and see more in your lifetime. In this episode, Kate chats with Elizabeth Loker, the Owner & Founder of the Award Winning Olepangi Farm at the base of Mount Kenya, and former corporate executive with IBM and other large international companies for 3…

Support Your Local Library The Sistas reminiscence on how it all started. Fran, Subrina, Tamia and Yvette share the intimate details of their Geek journey. “A Wrinkle in Time”: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/33574273-a-wrinkle-in-time“The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe”: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/100915.The_Lion_the_Witch_and_the_W…

Episode 219 / Martha Carr is a journalist who now writes escapist fiction in the urban fantasy genre with a lot of magic, some action and adventure, and a little romance. Martha shares about beating health challenges, changing her business model, and dealing with the ups and downs of publishing. We also talk about leaving regret behind, her Kicksta…

The fairytale teaches us that you don't need any skills in love, and certainly none of us were taught how to have healthy relationships. In this powerful conversation Catherine & Kate teach you the skill needed to experience feeling safe, understood and deeply connected in all of your relationships. About the Hosts: Catherine Danieli is a love and …

Episode 218 / Julie Duffy has long been involved in the publishing industry, but she found herself not actually writing fiction due to the demands of school and work. This realization led her to challenge herself with a "story a day" project in order to get back to writing and creating fictional stories. Julia joins us to talk about A Story A Day i…

In this episode Kate and Catherine reveal the truths about love versus attachment and real love versus the fairytale love we are all swept up in. If you are someone who "falls in love quickly" or is chronically disappointed by dating or gets obsessed with someone, listen to the episode to stop the cycle and set yourself free to experience healthy l…

Star Trek Discovery’s Villain Couple The Sistas were granted a short but sweet interview with Star Trek Discovery’s newest villians Eve Harlow (Moll) and Elias Toufexis (L’Ak). Sistas Tamia and Yvette had a ball geeking out with these two. Find out more about Eve Harlow: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2602672/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 IG: @eveharlow Find out m…

Episode 217 / Writing under two pen names, Celeste Barclay has penned over 50 books in historical and mafia romance. She shares insights on the writing process, the challenges of juggling multiple book brands, the importance of flexibility, and why universal themes resonate across genres. 💜 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast! We can’t wait to give…

If you have ever felt the pain of a broken heart - this episode is for you. Catherine & Kate interview author, feminine spirituality teacher and coach Sara Avant Stover about her new book Handbook for the Heartbroken. In this powerful conversation, Sara shares how to turn your grief and pain into gold. Through her personal stories, she's written a …