Jo Whittemore's guest appearances

Jo Whittemore

Supergirl Radio

Chasing Dreams with Aimee J.

Luvvie Ajayi

Tom King

Kelly Resendez

Gail Simone

Jenn Swanson

Kwame Christian

Joel Quass

Freeman Hrabowski

Jason Harris

Melanie Klein

Shannon Miles

Jessie Sheehan

Alison Cardy

Shannon Cason

Chris Krimitsos

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Jo Whittemore is the author of numerous middle-grade humor and fantasy novels. She is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) and is part of the Texas Sweethearts &amp; Scoundrels. She writes from her secret lair in Austin, Texas, which she shares with her husband.“I Can do it----Watch”:Why are you afraid to fail? Jo shares some lessons learned through self-teaching and pushing through early mistakes. She says that trying something you’ve never done before means you don’t know that you can fail. It’s when others tell you that you can’t do it that the fear and uncertainty creep in. YOU must decide whether or not to believe them. Sometimes you just need to say, “I CAN do it—watch!”TWEET: Until someone says you can’t do something, you don’t realize that you may fail. @JoWhittemoreYour Inspiration:Where does your inspiration come from? Jo says that her inspiration for writing comes mostly from the “what-ifs” that she ponders. Observing the world around you will fill you with some curiosity. Your perspective comes from your assumptions, and often the best creativity is born when things don’t happen like you expect. TWEET: Your perspective comes from your assumptions, and often the best #creativity is born when things don’t happen like you expect. @JoWhittemoreDealing with Expectations:Do you fall into the trap of trying to please everyone? You know that it’s not possible, and you drive yourself crazy when you try. Jo explains how, as a writer, she balances her creativity with her expectations and the expectations of others. Have YOUR vision of how you want things to go, and move forward from there. TWEET: Don’t fall into the trap of trying to please everyone. Have your vision of how you want things to go and move forward. @JoWhittemoreGuest Recommendation: ONE action for a dream-chaser to take—“Don’t set limitations for yourself. You are limitless and can do whatever you want.”OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE:[3:41] Jo’s characters and choreography[6:24] Jo’s dreams of writing[9:00] Figuring out the steps to take[14:12] Dealing with rejection as a writer[15:54] Making changes according to the feedback[17:58] Where the inspiration comes from[23:48] How long it takes to write a book[25:54] Balancing expectations from yourself and others[29:34] Overcoming writer’s block[34:39] Jo’s favorite literary character mash-up?[36:52] Jo’s ONE action for a dream chaserRESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:Jo’s WebsiteJo on TwitterJo on FacebookJo on InstagramThe Confidentially Yours seriesThe Silverskin Legacy fantasy trilogyTWEETS YOU CAN USE:TWEET: Don’t set #limitations for yourself because you think you can’t do something. @JoWhittemoreTWEET: Once you’ve been published, you still have problems, but they are better quality problems. @JoWhittemorehttps://youtu.be/OuzcinMjNB4

Jo Whittemore is the author of numerous middle-grade humor and fantasy novels. She is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) and is part of the Texas Sweethearts &amp; Scoundrels. She writes from her secret lair in Austin, Texas, which she shares with her husband.“I Can do it----Watch”:Why are you afraid to fail? Jo shares some lessons learned through self-teaching and pushing through early mistakes. She says that trying something you’ve never done before means you don’t know that you can fail. It’s when others tell you that you can’t do it that the fear and uncertainty creep in. YOU must decide whether or not to believe them. Sometimes you just need to say, “I CAN do it—watch!”TWEET: Until someone says you can’t do something, you don’t realize that you may fail. @JoWhittemoreYour Inspiration:Where does your inspiration come from? Jo says that her inspiration for writing comes mostly from the “what-ifs” that she ponders. Observing the world around you will fill you with some curiosity. Your perspective comes from your assumptions, and often the best creativity is born when things don’t happen like you expect. TWEET: Your perspective comes from your assumptions, and often the best #creativity is born when things don’t happen like you expect. @JoWhittemoreDealing with Expectations:Do you fall into the trap of trying to please everyone? You know that it’s not possible, and you drive yourself crazy when you try. Jo explains how, as a writer, she balances her creativity with her expectations and the expectations of others. Have YOUR vision of how you want things to go, and move forward from there. TWEET: Don’t fall into the trap of trying to please everyone. Have your vision of how you want things to go and move forward. @JoWhittemoreGuest Recommendation: ONE action for a dream-chaser to take—“Don’t set limitations for yourself. You are limitless and can do whatever you want.”OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE:<ul><li>[3:41] Jo’s characters and choreography</li><li>[6:24] Jo’s dreams of writing</li><li>[9:00] Figuring out the steps to take</li><li>[14:12] Dealing with rejection as a writer</li><li>[15:54] Making changes according to the feedback</li><li>[17:58] Where the inspiration comes from</li><li>[23:48] How long it takes to write a book</li><li>[25:54] Balancing expectations from yourself and others</li><li>[29:34] Overcoming writer’s block</li><li>[34:39] Jo’s favorite literary character mash-up?</li><li>[36:52] Jo’s ONE action for a dream chaser</li></ul>RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:Jo’s <a href="http://www.jowhittemore.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a>Jo on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/JoWhittemore" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>Jo on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/AuthorJoWhittemore" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>Jo on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/JoWhittemore" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>The <a href="http://amzn.to/2FDPHLW" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Confidentially Yours</a> seriesThe <a href="http://amzn.to/2Dwj2av" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Silverskin Legacy</a> fantasy trilogyTWEETS YOU CAN USE:TWEET: Don’t set #limitations for yourself because you think you can’t do something. @JoWhittemoreTWEET: Once you’ve been published, you still have problems, but they are better quality problems. @JoWhittemore<a href="https://youtu.be/OuzcinMjNB4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/OuzcinMjNB4</a>

Ep. 125: Jo Whittemore – Writing What’s True To You

In this week’s episode of Supergirl Radio, Rebecca Johnson chats with author, Jo Whittemore, about her new book, Supergirl: Age of Atlantis! Order Supergirl: Age of Atlantis from:   Amazon  Barnes &amp; Noble Powell's  Official Book Description from Abrams Books: "Supergirl (aka Kara Danvers) has been running across average citizens performing amazing feats all over National City. But that's not even the weirdest thing going on. The Department of Extranormal Operations has captured a mysterious humanoid sea creature. Supergirl must find out what has drawn him to National City, and his connection to the super-citizens." You can find Supergirl Radio on: Social Media: Facebook – Twitter – Instagram -  Spotify - DC Fans Subscribe: iTunes – Stitcher Radio – DC TV Podcasts -  Google Play - iHeartRadio Contact: supergirlradio@gmail.com 

In this week’s episode of Supergirl Radio, <a href="https://twitter.com/derbykid/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rebecca Johnson</a> chats with author, <a href="https://twitter.com/JoWhittemore" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jo Whittemore</a>, about her new book, <a href="http://www.abramsbooks.com/product/supergirl_9781419728143/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Supergirl: Age of Atlantis</a>! Order Supergirl: Age of Atlantis from: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Supergirl-Book-1-Abrams-Books/dp/1419728148" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Amazon</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/supergirl-jo-whittemore/1126539538;jsessionid=64F236A70A02C411BB64F64C1C9B4AAB.prodny_store02-atgap09?ean=9781419728143#/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Barnes &amp; Noble</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.powells.com/book/supergirl-9781419728143" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Powell's</a></li> </ul> Official Book Description from <a href="http://www.abramsbooks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Abrams Books</a>: "Supergirl (aka Kara Danvers) has been running across average citizens performing amazing feats all over National City. But that's not even the weirdest thing going on. The Department of Extranormal Operations has captured a mysterious humanoid sea creature. Supergirl must find out what has drawn him to National City, and his connection to the super-citizens." You can find <a href="http://supergirlradio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Supergirl Radio</a> on: Social Media: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SupergirlRadio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> – <a href="https://twitter.com/SupergirlRadio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> – <a href="https://instagram.com/supergirlradio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> - <a href="https://play.spotify.com/user/supergirlradio/playlist/4izUVy7YzyNPjPNp9tMLbZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Spotify</a> - <a href="http://www.dccomics.com/dc-fans" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DC Fans</a> Subscribe: <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/supergirl-radio/id962997969" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> – <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/supergirl-radio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher Radio</a> – <a href="http://www.dctvpodcasts.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DC TV Podcasts</a> - <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Im2yb66euvbzi7ygar3qwb7yxfy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Google Play</a> - <a href="http://www.iheart.com/show/263-Supergirl-Radio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iHeartRadio</a> Contact: <a href="mailto:supergirlradio@gmail.com">supergirlradio@gmail.com</a>

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