Getting back on our collective feet in North Carolina

What writing software do you use? Do you use software to help with plotting? What's working and what's not? Is Carolyn the only one who can't figure out Scrivener?

Carolyn shares her thoughts on Bouchercon (the world mystery convention) held this year in Nashville. Curious about what happens at these conventions - hear all about the attendees, the swag, the experience of being on a panel, and all the great people she met. Also, check out some authors to read, some merch that you'll LOVE, and maybe get excited about joining one in the future. Find links at Secrets & Lies

Carolyn checks out debut authors at this year's Bouchercon - the World Mystery Convention in Nashville. Get ready to add some newbies to you TBR pile! And stay tuned for more updates from Bouchercon on our Secrets& Lies Facebook page! Secrets & Lies: A Storyteller's Podcast

Carolyn and guest cohost Stephanie talk about writing retreats, the joy of audiobooks, and embracing your inner old lady. We play a terrifying episode of Truth or Fiction and chat about some local favorite discoveries.

Vicki and Carolyn talk about the writer's "voice" in their work and how you might have more than one. Also, local spots to check out, a Weeki Wachee Truth or Fiction, and more tips to help you with your own stories.

Carolyn and Vicki talk with Dan Friedman, audio engineer, voice actor, coach, and author of Zen and the Art of Voiceover and Sound Advice: Voiceover from an Audio Engineer's Perspective about all things audio, including how Carolyn is breathing wrong! We ask listener questions, play some Truth or Fiction and learn the secrets for resting tired vocal cords. Want to learn more? Check out Dan's website and hear about an upcoming class to learn more about voiceover!

Carolyn and Kris chat about surprises after moving to WNC, current reading, projects in progress, haiku, and writing tips before a rousing game of Truth or Fiction!

Vicki and Carolyn talk Holiday traditions and list some of their favorite things - in threes!

It's peak fall season in the mountains! Vicki and Carolyn talk about spooky local stories - past and present, scary scams writers should avoid, and what it's like house hunting with Carolyn. Vicki shares the the resolution of the orphan heirloom Bible. Check out the podcast facebook page for lots of resource links to protect from unscrupulous characters in the writing biz and to catch some creepy local crime stories.

What is that thing you do? Carolyn is heavy into crime fiction, especially when the research raises eyebrows, and Vicki is obsessed with memoir and family histories while still writing the occasional short story.They share the benefits of their MFA program's terrifying workshops, the brutal workload, the reading and writing involved, and a few of their favorite craft books. Vicki describes a story about sex and drugs and Carolyn has to guess if it's Truth or Fiction before a quick tip on co-writing groups.