Episode 229 – The Multiple Genres and Publishing Paths of Michelle Rowen/Morgan Rhodes
Mark interview Michelle Rowen/Morgan Rhodes about her different pen names, the genres she writes, her publishing journey, and her latest novel, ECHOES & EMPIRES.
Prior to the main content, Mark shares comments from recent episodes, a personal update that includes devastating news of the loss of a writer friend, along with some good news related to his writing, the results of a recent Chirp audiobook promotion, and a word about this episode’s sponsor.
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In their conversation, Mark and Michelle talk about:
ECHOES AND EMPIRES, Michelle’s new alt-world fantasy under the name Morgan RhodesMichelle’s thoughts on the difference between her Michelle Rowen and Morgan Rhodes pseudonyms and the different genres under eachBeing inspired by Buffy’s drama, action, and humorThe “fallen princess” phase or theme that keeps coming up in her writing latelyThe way the covers properly and effectively highlight the genre similarities and differencesMichelle’s prolific 4 to 5 books a year era when she was writing her paranormal chick-lit style lighter Michelle Rowen books, and how that changed to 1 book a year working on the Fallen Kingdoms titlesThe lead time on trad publishing and how it differs from indie publishingGetting her first starred review from School Library JournalThe challenge of not revealing the many plot twists in her novels when she talks about them with mediaGetting rights back on some of her previously traditionally published titles and the steps and work involved in re-launching them, including having to re-edit them based on updated “sensitivity” perspectivesMichelle’s dreams of being a writer (Romancing the Stone) versus the realityHer discovery of the power of plotting (verses pantsing)Advice Michelle would give to new writersMichelle’s take on “write what you know”And more…After the interview Mark reflects on Michelle’s dedication to her fans and her professionalism.
Links of Interest:
Morgan RhodesFacebookTwitterTumblrInstagramMichelle RowenTwitterFacebookPinterestInstagramBookBubEP 228 – Goals & Achievements Retrospective for 2021EP 227 – Publishing Trends & Reflections for 2022EP 168 – Writing Your Way to Paradise with David FarlandKobo Writing Life Podcast EP 50 – David FarlandFindaway VoicesChirp Listing for Canadian Werewolf seriesKobo Writing Life Indie Cover Contest WINNERTikTok FEAR AND LONGING IN LOS ANGELES Giveaway videoThe Canadian MountedPatreon for Stark ReflectionsThe Relaxed AuthorBuy eBook DirectBuy Audiobook DirectPublishing Pitfalls for AuthorsAn Author’s Guide to Working with Libraries & BookstoresWide for the WinMark’s Canadian Werewolf BooksThis Time Around (Short Story)A Canadian Werewolf in New YorkStowe Away (Novella)Fear and Longing in Los AngelesFright Nights, Big CityLover’s Moon
Morgan Rhodes is the New York Times bestselling author of the YA high fantasy Falling Kingdoms series, and loves to write about the epic adventures of the quirky, interesting characters who inhabit her imagination. She also writes as Michelle Rowen, a bestselling and award-winning author of over two dozen novels. A former graphic designer drawn to sparkly objects and fancy handbags, Morgan lives in Ontario, Canada, where she maintains a very healthy belief in all things magical. Her latest novel is Echoes and Empires, a young adult alt-world fantasy published by Razorbill Books.
The introductory, end, and bumper music for this podcast (“Laser Groove”) was composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of www.incompetech.com and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
