Show Notes, Episode 26, Marlene Mesot Interview

Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King

Cheryl and Kathy interview author, poet and playwriter, Marlene Mesot about her experience writing mysteries, short stories, plays, and poetry! Moving back and forth across genres, she follows an unusual path as she crafts her work. We cover a wide span of topics with this talented writer. We know this episode will be packed with insights and tips of creativity, crossing genres, new ideas, and more. Your next GREAT idea could be waiting for you here!

Topics in this episode include

• Writing across genres, why and how?
• The reason writers need to read a lot!
• Book distribution in many markets
• Creating genre-defying books
• Writing a book series
• Finding ideas for books
• Exploring poetry versus prose
• Elements and types of poetry
• Much inspiratio

More about Marlene Mesot
Marlene writes across genres; she publishes a mystery series, suspense, short stories, romance, poetry, blog posts, and even a play. She also identifies as a contemporary Christian author.
“The Purging Fire” is the first volume in her mystery series. It deftly weaves together mystery, love interests, and danger in the life of a college student who is blind. Tune in to learn about this book and her other published works!

Marlene has loved writing since an early childhood. From Manchester, New Hampshire, she is legally blind and moderately deaf due to nerve damage when born prematurely.

Contact Details for Marlene Mesot

• Marlene’s website http://www.marlsmenagerie.com
• Books by Marlene include
• Cat Stalker’s Sonnets
• Edgey Poetry
• 4 Elements of Mystery – A four book series
  Purging Fire
  Snowball Effect
  Whirlwind of Fear
  Terra Terror

More Episode Resources

• Links to related publishing and narration resources

• Writers Digest – Robert Lee Brewer’s Guide to poetic forms.
  https://www.writersdigest.com/write-better-poetry/list-of-50-poetic-forms-for-poets

• Creative Writing Now – free writing articles and affordable self paced writing courses.
  https://www.creative-writing-now.com

• Behind Our Eyes Writers Group
  http://www.behindoureyes.or

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