Courtney Peppernell on Pillow Thoughts, Self-Publishing, and Her Debut Novel The Last Poem

Writes4Women host Pamela Cook chats with internationally bestselling author Courtney Peppernell,  about her path from early “lightning writing” and a supportive family to self-publishing novels and then poetry, and now her debut novel.

Courtney describes self-publishing, and creating Pillow Thoughts from blog-style reflections, her poems going viral and landing a deal with a traditional publisher. Her latest release is The Last Poem, a multi-POV small-town Colorado story about grief, friendship and love.

An inspiring episode for writers at all stages of their career.

 

00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro

02:07 Early Writing Spark

03:54 Family Support and Creativity

05:41 Self Publishing Beginnings

08:05 Pillow Thoughts Goes Viral

13:25 Signing with a US Publisher

15:57 Series Strategy and Branding

21:15 Life Changing Success and Tours

25:26 Setting Up Poem Readings

26:18 Reading From Thinking Of You

26:58 Writing Poetry As Characters

29:17 Modern Versus Traditional Poetry

30:50 Why Online Poetry Boomed

31:58 Algorithm Changes And Reach

33:35 Turning To The Last Poem

35:27 Plot And Grief Group Setup

36:34 Crafting Multiple Viewpoints

40:37 Favorite Characters And Libraries

43:58 Why Wren Is A Poet

45:49 Traditional Publishing And Events

48:57 Upcoming Books And Music

 

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This episode produced by Pamela Cook for Writes4Women and recorded on unceded Dharawal land.

 

 

 

 

 

Courtney Peppernell on Pillow Thoughts, Self-Publishing, and Her Debut Novel The Last Poem
Writes4Women host Pamela Cook chats with internationally bestselling author Courtney Peppernell,&nbsp; about her path from early &ldquo;lightning writing&rdquo; and a supportive family to self-publishing novels and then poetry, and now her debut novel.
Courtney describes self-publishing, and creating Pillow Thoughts from blog-style reflections, her poems going viral and landing a deal with a traditional publisher. Her latest release is The Last Poem, a multi-POV small-town Colorado story about grief, friendship and love.
An inspiring episode for writers at all stages of their career.
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00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro
02:07 Early Writing Spark
03:54 Family Support and Creativity
05:41 Self Publishing Beginnings
08:05 Pillow Thoughts Goes Viral
13:25 Signing with a US Publisher
15:57 Series Strategy and Branding
21:15 Life Changing Success and Tours
25:26 Setting Up Poem Readings
26:18 Reading From Thinking Of You
26:58 Writing Poetry As Characters
29:17 Modern Versus Traditional Poetry
30:50 Why Online Poetry Boomed
31:58 Algorithm Changes And Reach
33:35 Turning To The Last Poem
35:27 Plot And Grief Group Setup
36:34 Crafting Multiple Viewpoints
40:37 Favorite Characters And Libraries
43:58 Why Wren Is A Poet
45:49 Traditional Publishing And Events
48:57 Upcoming Books And Music
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SHOWNOTES:
Writes4Women
<a href="http://www.writes4women.com/">www.writes4women.com</a>
Facebook @writes4women
Twitter / Instagram @w4wpodcast
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W4W Substack
Click <a href="https://writes4women.substack.com/">here</a>
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Courtney Peppernell
Website: click <a href="https://www.peppernell.com/about">here</a>
Instagram: click <a href="https://www.instagram.com/courtneypeppernell">here</a>
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Pamela Cook
<a href="http://www.pamelacook.com.au/">www.pamelacook.com.au</a>
Facebook @amelacookauthor
Twitter @PamelaCookAU
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This episode produced by Pamela Cook for Writes4Women and recorded on unceded Dharawal land.
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Writes4Women is all about celebrating women's voices and supporting women writers. It's about writing the voice, reading the voice and being the voice. Every week host Pamela Cook, or a special guest host, interviews an outstanding female, trans or non-binary author about their books, writing process and life. Transcript available via the Writes4Women website. Video of most episodes available on the Writes4Women youtube channel. You can find out more about Writes4Women at www.writes4women.com

Writes4Women is all about celebrating women's voices and supporting women writers. It's about writing the voice, reading the voice and being the voice. Every week host Pamela Cook, or a special guest host, interviews an outstanding female, trans or non-binary author about their books, writing process and life. Transcript available via the Writes4Women website. Video of most episodes available on the Writes4Women youtube channel. You can find out more about Writes4Women at www.writes4women.com

Celebrating Women's Voices and Supporting Women Writers

Writes4Women

Writes4Women is all about celebrating women's voices and supporting women writers. In weekly episodes women's fiction author Pamela Cook and an all-star cast of guest hosts talk to women writers about the craft, business and heart of writing, along with a monthly feature on a new release author. If you're a writer you'll love the writing conversation and tips shared by the talented guests and if you're a reader you'll get a great insight into the writing process. Subscribe to the PamelaCook/Writes4Women mailing list via the website and check out the Patreon bonuses while you're there. And don't forget to follow the podcast on your favourite platform or find the audio and video wt writes4women.com

Writes4Women is all about celebrating women's voices and supporting women writers. In weekly episodes women's fiction author Pamela Cook and an all-star cast of guest hosts talk to women writers about the craft, business and heart of writing, along with a monthly feature on a new release author. If you're a writer you'll love the writing conversation and tips shared by the talented guests and if you're a reader you'll get a great insight into the writing process. Subscribe to the PamelaCook/Writes4Women mailing list via the website and check out the Patreon bonuses while you're there. And don't forget to follow the podcast on your favourite platform or find the audio and video wt writes4women.com