Join writers and parents Krisserin Canary and Kelton Wright as they navigate the journey of publishing their first novels. From California to Colorado, these friends share their experiences with first drafts, revisions, query letters, and the rollercoaster of rejection. Each episode offers an honest look at balancing creative ambitions with daily life, featuring candid conversations about writing craft, time management, and staying motivated. Whether you're a fellow writer or just love a good behind-the-scenes story, Pen Pals proves that every creative journey is better with a friend.
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Emily Zipps is the author of Alice Rue Evades the Truth and the forthcoming The Two Lives of Amelia Waxler, both from the Dial Press. She's passionate about telling queer love stories about women, works in higher education focusing on equity, inclusion, and conflict transformation, and is also a disability advocate living with MS. She's based in New Mexico with her wife and their dog Kona, who apparently has the personality of a queen of a small but proud nation.