Posted on

Connections Radio Part 2

What’s better than taking part in a radio show? Taking part in two radio shows. On November 16 and 23, I had the honor of being on the AM 950 Connections Radio show with host Laurie Fitz and author Michael B. Dardis. First check out the November 16 podcast, then come back for the November 23 podcast.

Both shows were fantastic, if I may say, but this second show was especially great. We began with a segment about how I got started in editing. Spoiler alert: it all began with a sixth-hour drama class. (Yep. You read that right. Drama class.)

Once again, I can’t express how wonderful it was to work with Laurie. And it was a pleasure to have this special opportunity to swap stories and insights with Michael. Be sure to listen to the second segment of the November 23 show, when Michael describes how his family history and his own service in Vietnam helped shape his novel The Dark Side of the Sun. It’s quite moving.

radio show
radio show

For anyone who wants to learn more about me, immersion editing, or writing in general, I do hope you check out these podcasts. Together, they’re a two-hour glimpse into what going deeper really means.

Again, many thanks to Rachel and Jamie Anderson of RMA Publicity for the great photos they captured of us in action.

Posted on

Connections Radio Part 1

This past Saturday, I had a blast recording part 1 of a two-part AM 950 Connections Radio show with host Laurie Fitz and author Michael B. Dardis. Check out the podcast in case you missed it live.

Let me tell you, that hour went by in a blink once we were behind the mic and the On Air sign was lit. We talked about writing, editing, whispering, kicking people under the table, bridging, and more.

Laurie is the best—she made Michael and I feel so comfortable during the show. I liken her to an editor, actually. Michael and I came in with a story to tell, and she guided us through the process of sharing it with others.

Many thanks to Rachel and Jamie Anderson of RMA Publicity for the great photos they captured of us in action. I’ll post more next week as well.

If you loved part 1, then be sure to tune back in on Saturday, November 23, for part 2. In true immersion fashion, we will go even deeper with our discussion.

Posted on

Connections Radio on AM 950

Remember “Turn Up the Radio”—that ’80s hair-metal anthem? (Bonus points if you knew it was by Autograph.)

Well, get ready to turn up the radio at 9:00 a.m. on November 16 and 23. I’ll be a guest on the AM 950 Connections Radio show with host Laurie Fitz. I’ll be joining author Michael B. Dardis for a two-part discussion about writing, editing, and the immersion magic that brings it all together.

radio microphone
radio microphone and “on air” sign

Michael and I worked together on his historical novel The Dark Side of the Sun, a sweeping tale that spans World War II and the Vietnam War. For a year, we immersed ourselves in a unique blend of developmental editing, content editing, and copyediting. It was what I call a full immersion edit.

In the true spirit of going deeper, we dove into everything from adding more poignancy to the story’s ending to verifying what album featured Joni Mitchell’s “Both Sides, Now.” (Again, bonus points if you knew it was Clouds.)

The edit was a wonderful experience for both of us, and we’re thrilled with how the book turned out. We’ll be chatting with Laurie about our collaborative process and sharing our insights and advice to other authors and editors.

So grab yourself a cup of coffee, get cozy in your favorite chair, and turn up the radio at 9:00 a.m. on November 16 and 23.

Can’t tune in to catch the shows live? Then stay tuned to my website, as I’ll be sharing the podcast recordings shortly after each show airs.

Rock on.