“When it comes to writing, it’s about putting your ‘bum to chair’ and starting. Until you’ve written something, you have nothing to talk about or critique.” said author Melina Lewis, guest of the Writers on Writing Podcast.

ABOUT THIS PODCAST:

This podcast platform interviews authors who openly discuss their books, writing journeys, goals, and accomplishments. It also provides practical tips and motivation for writers at all stages of their writing journey. The diverse number of guest authors will almost certainly provide an educational environment in which all authors will make discoveries about crafting particular genres. Topics discussed on the podcast cover the entire spectrum of writing, self-publishing, indie publishing, marketing, and distribution. Listeners are encouraged to review and share this podcast with other writers.

HOST:

For the past 50 years, Anthony Manna has taught reading, writing, literacy development, drama and language arts in schools and universities in the United States and around the world. His goal is to help kids and teens discover great books and exciting activities and games that’ll get them reading, writing, and thinking.

His website provides parents and educators with information and guides that support the success of their children, tweens, and, teens as readers and writers and encourage them to enjoy discovering books that will inspire them to become life-long readers. You can learn about Anthony’s award-winning books such as Loukas and the Game of Chance, The Orphan: A Cinderella Story from Greece, Mr. Semolina-Semolinus: A Greek Folktale, and Greek Folktales: A Treasury of Delights by visiting his website.

GUEST:

Melina Lewis is a writer, podcaster, and communication specialist. Her first book, “After you died…” is a fictional novel for adults set in the seaside town of Fish Hoek in Cape Town, South Africa, where she resides. Melina’s career began in health sciences but quickly leapfrogged to healthcare advertising, marketing, strategy, and copywriting. 

She has contributed towards Marketing Textbooks for South African colleges, writes a few blogs, and continues to consult to various businesses and agencies delivering marketing and communication solutions. Melina has written the series called Libertalia, a tween trilogy is completing her second adult novel, and is writing a murder mystery series too. Melina has two children, two cats, two dogs, and two ducks (luckily, just one husband), and she loves walking on the beach, hiking the mountain, practicing yoga, and swimming in the sea.” You can read more about her writing and work by visiting her website.