Amra 's Armchair Anecdotes
de Amra Pajalic
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40-Resilience Isn't Found in a Crisis — It's Built Before One
40-Resilience Isn't Found in a Crisis — It's Built Before One
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Welcome to Amra’s Armchair Anecdotes! I’m Amra Pajalić—
writer, teacher, and storyteller. Pull up a chair, and let’s dive into
stories about writing, life, and lessons learned—sharing wisdom
from my armchair to yours.
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- 40-Resilience Isn't Found in a Crisis — It's Built Before One · 43 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 40Vincent van den Broeck shares his journey of resilience and the importance of building a meaningful life. He emphasizes the value of small daily habits and the impact of…
- 39-What My Father's Alzheimer's Taught Me About Memory (A Novelist on What's Worth Holding On To) · 49 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 39John Infortunio, a lifelong Brooklynite and author, shares his experiences as a teacher and writer, drawing on his upbringing and career in education. The conversation delves…
- 38-Whose Story Got Left Off the Charts? Reclaiming the History of R&B Groups · 40 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 38Amani Roberts, author of 'The Quiet Storm', discusses the untold stories of R&B groups and the impact of media on their disappearance. He shares insights on the decline of…
- 37-Persistence, Patience, Practice, Passion: Elisabeth Storrs on the Writer's Life · 44 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 37Elisabeth Storrs, a former lawyer and acclaimed historical fiction writer, discusses her transition from law to writing, the challenges of balancing writing with family…
- 36-Inspiration Finds Us Working: Forget the Rules, Write the Next Book · 56 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 36Jim Shomos spent twenty years breaking format as a screenwriter and producer—his 2005 series Forget the Rules was the world's first to broadcast every episode across TV, web and…
- 35-When Pre-Orders Drop, So Does the Series · 42 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 35Fiona Tarr discusses her transition from writing fantasy to crime fiction, the process of building a community of readers, and the strategies for exploiting her intellectual…
- 34-Start Messy, Start Anyway (How an Instagram Live Grew Into a Whole Community) · 41 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 34The conversation with Mirela Cufurovic covers her projects, including Tea Time with Mirela and the Australian Muslim Review, as well as the challenges and opportunities in the…
- 33-How One Scary Thing a Week Won a National Award (After a Decade Indoors) · 33 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 33Krystle Herdy, a queer disabled poet and editor, discusses the emotional reality of writing poetry, navigating literary spaces as a queer and disabled writer, and the pressure of…
- 30.5 Season Highlights episodes 21-30 · 14 min · Sezonul 2Season two of Amra's Armchair Anecdotes delves into deep and honest conversations about generational trauma, art therapy, indie publishing, sustainable living, the business of…
- 32-How a Viral Comedy Character Sold Out Her Debut Novel (Without Bookstore Gatekeepers) · 48 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 32The conversation delves into the multifaceted artistic journey of Jelena Curic, exploring her experiences as a writer, comedian, singer, and cultural representative. From the…
- 31-Why Most People Never Tell the Truth About Their Childhood · 52 minWarren Rankine, author of Fifteen Feet Tall, shares his journey from business to authorship, the emotional process of writing, the decision to publish, and the challenges of…
- 30-Publishing Without Gatekeepers: Freedom, Risk and Reinvention · 51 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 30The conversation delves into the role of IngramSpark in indie publishing, the responsibilities of author publishers, bookstore access and discoverability, the significance of…
- 29-Writing Historical Fiction in a Changing Publishing Industry · 52 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 29The conversation delves into the challenges of sustaining a long-term writing career, the transition to indie writing, the financial realities of publishing, the persistence and…
- 28-Writing Through Trauma, Publishing Realities, and Finding Your Voice · 54 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 28Violeta Matijevic-Bagia, author and writing coach, discusses her journey in traditional and independent publishing, the impact of personal trauma on her writing, and the…
- 27-Why Most Writers Aren’t Ready to Publish (According to a Publisher) · 1 h 1 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 27The conversation with Les Zig covers the journey of a writer, editor, and publisher, highlighting the misconceptions about publishing readiness, the realities of the publishing…
- 26-How She Turned Teaching Into a Business Coaching Authors · 1 h 2 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 26The conversation covers the transition from teaching to running a small creative business, the challenges of marketing and pricing as a small business owner, and the experience…
- 25-What It Takes to Go Your Own Way (And Build a Creative Life That Works) · 1 h 0 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 25The conversation with Tor Roxburgh covers her journey as a writer, the transition from traditional publishing to independent publishing, and the use of AI in writing. It delves…
- 24-The Solar Scam No One Talks About (And How It’s Costing You Money) · 54 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 24The conversation delves into the practical aspects of living sustainably, transitioning to an all-electric home, the challenges of electric vehicle ownership, cost and efficiency…
- 23-How She Quit Her Job to Write Full-Time (And What Almost Broke Her) · 53 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 23In this conversation, Paola discusses her journey as an indie author, focusing on her urban fantasy mysteries, multicultural representation in fiction, writing and publishing…
- 22-What Happens When You Change Your Diet—and Your Creativity Follows · 53 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 22The conversation with Vicki explores the themes of unexpected life changes, the dance with the universe, the intersection of art therapy and social events, the therapeutic value…
