Episode 97: Kindness Is Sharing The S#!& No One Tells You About Writing

Best-selling author and co-host of the podcast, The Shit No One Tells You About Writing, Bianca Marias, joins Anitha as the two bring November and National Novel Writing Month to a close.

Bianca and her beloved Muggle

Bianca and Anitha chat about all things writing, including Bianca’s journey to becoming a published author. They also talk about Bianca’s podcast, which she co-hosts with literary agents Carly Watters and Cece Lyra. Bianca reveals what inspired her to start the podcast and shares some of her listeners’ success stories. For Bianca, one of the main benefits of her podcast is hearing from listeners who have achieved their dreams of getting published!

Bianca and Anitha pivot from writing when Bianca talks about growing up in South Africa as a white child during the Apartheid and how this experience shapes her views on the many social issues in the world today.

An open and honest conversation!

To learn more about Bianca and her podcast, check out the following links:

Bianca’s Website

Podcast Link TSNTYAW

Website: The Shit About Writing

As a thank you to Bianca for sharing her story, Anitha donated to the Toronto Humane Society.

This charity is dedicated to improving the lives of animals by reducing animal homelessness, ensuring access to care and fighting to preserve the human-animal bond.

To learn more about the Toronto Humane Society, click here: Toronto Humane Society Website

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Episode 96: Kindness Is Charlene Draws

Author-illustrator, Charlene Chua joins Anitha as the podcast continues to feature authors during November and National Novel Writing Month.

In addition to talking about her journey as an artist, Charlene chats about her love for cats and how she used her artistic talents to help a cat named Max.

 She also discusses the pressures creators often feel when they decide to make the BIG move to working as a full-time artist.

A great episode for book lovers and cat lovers alike!

To learn more about Charlene, you can follow her here:

My website: www.charlenechua.com

Bookshop page: https://bookshop.org/shop/charlenedraws

As a thank you to Charlene for sharing her story, Anitha donated to Home At Last Rescue.  Founded in 2020, Home at Last Rescue (HALR) is a Registered Canadian Charity, that is 100% volunteer driven. They rescue cats from substandard living conditions and give them the loving homes they deserve.

To learn more about this rescue, click here: Home At Last Rescue

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Episode 95: Kindness Is Anoosha Draws

Critically acclaimed author-illustrator Anoosha Syed joins Anitha to kick off November and National Novel Writing Month.

Anoosha talks about her journey as an artist, the many books she’s created, including SARI SISTERS, the picture book she illustrated and Anitha authored, and so much more, including why she’s willing to share how much money she earns, on social media.

The two also delve a little into parenting, as Anoosha recently became a mom!

An interesting and fun episode for anyone who loves books and art!

To learn more about Anoohsa, you can follow her here:

https://www.anooshasyed.com/

https://www.instagram.com/anooshadraws

https://anooshasyed.substack.com/

As a thank you to Anoosha for sharing her story, Anitha donated to DALLAS STARS ADAPTIVE SPORTS

Dallas Stars Adaptive Sports provides adaptive ice hockey programs for athletes of all abilities, including those with intellectual, emotional, and physical disabilities.

To learn more about this non-profit, click here:

https://www.nhl.com/stars/starcenters/adaptive-sports/

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