Meet the voices behind the stories
Welcome to "Royalty Free: A Writing Podcast," where three friends with diverse writing journeys come together to explore the craft. Get to know Kaitlyn, Ellie, and Melissa, the passionate storytellers and creatives who guide you through the exciting world of writing.
Kaitlyn King: The Queen of Kings
Kaitlyn King brings a wealth of experience to the podcast, having navigated the publishing world through querying, vanity publishing, and now proudly self-publishing Christian YA fantasy. Beyond her writing, Kaitlyn is the proud owner and operator of the Cozy Book Cafe, a popular pop-up bookstore in the greater Idaho Falls region. As an "Architech writer" or "Plotter," Kaitlyn emphasizes the importance of structure and detailed planning in her book creation process, offering invaluable insights for writers who thrive on organization.
Find Kaitlyn @ AuthorKaitlynKing.com
Ellie Lerum: The Swamp Mother
Ellie Lerum is a staunch advocate for self-publishing, creating gritty Christian fantasy for adults where she courageously exposes shadows to the light. Her creative talents extend beyond writing; Ellie is also a skilled leather worker and a professional Storyteller for the game "Tales from Elsewhere: Clockworld," a Weird West horror survival TTRPG. A true "Discovery writer" or "Pantster," Ellie thrives on chaos and spontaneity during her writing process, offering a dynamic and unconventional perspective to our discussions.
Find Ellie @AuthorEllieLerum.com or on Discord as Mrs.Red_Richard
Melissa Rivers: The Goblin
Melissa Rivers, while currently unpublished, brings years of invaluable experience as a bookseller and librarian. Her expertise shines through in her dedication to fostering writing communities, notably running "Write Over Here - Idaho Falls," and facilitating Dungeons & Dragons groups for teens. Melissa also shares her unique "goblin fashion" approach to making the perfect cup of tea, adding a delightful and quirky touch to the podcast. As a "Gardener", or "Plotster", Melissa demonstrates the beauty of organized chaos in writing. Her passion for storytelling and community is truly infectious.
"Their chemistry is amazing. You can tell these three genuinely enjoy each other's company, making every episode a joy to listen to!"
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